The daughter of a supporting character!

Ryan was slightly stunned, rummaging through the table, and after a while, he found a document, looked at some familiar names on it, and showed a faint smile.

"Scarlett Johansson!"

"I see, it's not even ten years old this year!"

"Congratulations Helen, for finding a very promising young actor. ”

"I can get her to come over for the audition tomorrow, and if nothing else, I don't think there should be any problem. ”

"However, Saw is a horror movie, and I want you to get her parents. ”

For Scarlett Johansson, Ryan couldn't be more familiar.

Scarlett Johansson was born on November 22, 1984 in New York, USA. In 1994, he starred in his film debut "The Prodigal Son's Bodyguard".

It's a pity that this film is not ideal, it only won a lot of Golden Sour Plum Awards, and in the next few years, she participated in two films, "Manny and Luo" and "The Horse Whisperer", and has not been popular.

It wasn't until 2003 that she starred in the feature film "Lost in Translation", became a well-known Hollywood actress, and played Black Widow in "The Avengers", which really began to become popular, and thus became one of Hollywood's first-line actresses.

Oh yes, the director of "Lost in Translation" is none other than Sofia Coppola.

Ryan naturally won't turn down Scarlett Johansson, but there is a premise that her parents must be dealt with.

"Chainsaw" is a horror film, and it is inevitable that there will be some problems during the filming, and it will be very troublesome if the parents of the young actors are difficult to handle.

Even provoked the union.

No Hollywood crew would want to deal with these unions.

Hearing Ryan's words, Helen looked relieved and said, "As for her parents, you can rest assured, I have known her mother for a long time, so there is no need to worry about these things." ”

Helen was a little vague.

The reason is very simple, Scarlett Johansson's mother is a Jewish producer, and her grandfather is a director, editor, and all industry insiders.

Although such a family background is not as good as the Coppola family, it has some connections in Hollywood, so it is natural to know the rules of Hollywood.

Otherwise, Helen would not have called to inquire about it herself.

"As long as her acting skills are competent, I have no problem here. Ryan can agree to this, but only if Scarlett Johansson's acting skills must pass, and at the end of the line, he must be above and below the passing line.

Otherwise, even if she was a famous black widow in her previous life, she would not hesitate to refuse.

"There should be no problem in acting, she just participated in a film, and she has some experience. ”

Helen thought of Scarlett Johansson's film "The Prodigal Son's Bodyguard", which will probably not be released until July, and with Ryan's shooting speed, perhaps the schedules of the two films will be very close.

Ryan hung up the phone, with his relationship with Helen, as long as the acting skills are passable, if nothing else, this role is settled.

Of course, whether there is a fame bonus of Scarlett Johansson in the previous life, I'm afraid only he knows.

"Sophia, Helen will bring someone over for the audition tomorrow, remember to prepare. Ryan said as he looked at Sofia Coppola, who was carefully flipping through the script.

"Yes. ”

Sofia Coppola raised her head, showed a serious look, and said: "I have seen little Scarlett, a very cheerful little girl, so I don't want her to participate in this film." ”

"It's not a good thing for a little girl who is not yet ten years old to appear in such a horror film. ”

She had met Scarlett Johansson, who was in Helen's company, so she was somewhat resistant to Helen's intention to let Scarlett Johansson play a supporting role.

Hearing this, Ryan rolled his eyes helplessly and said, "I think this matter should be decided by Scarlett Johansson herself." ”

After saying that, he instructed Sofia Coppola, got up and walked outside.

Today he's going to the used car market, buy a cheap used car, and if he has enough time, meet a real estate manager to get a new place to live.

"Maybe you're right. ”

Sofia Coppola glanced at Ryan, who was about to go out, and did not continue the topic, but reminded: "You need to have a better car now, preferably a Bentley car, which is cheap and suitable for all kinds of occasions." ”

Bentley!

Ryan couldn't laugh and cry, and waved his hand to her, indicating that he understood.

Although the money for the buyout of the rights to "Blair the Witch", Twentieth Century Fox has paid it as scheduled.

But after deducting the money borrowed from Helen, her agent's share, and the studio's fees, there was only a little more than $600,000 left.

In addition to the filming of "Chainsaw", some funds had to be left to pay for the salaries of studio employees, utilities, rent, and daily expenses.

For example, buy a second-hand car, change to a place to live closer to Hollywood, a few sets of clothes for a banquet, and so on.

It is estimated that it is a large expense.

As for Bentley's extravagance, it is not on his radar for the time being.

Ryan worries that if Twentieth Century Fox pays a little slower than box office share, he'll face a financial crunch, so now is not the time to spend it scruples.

Sofia Coppola in the studio, continues to flip through the scripts and storyboards in her hands, she is from an acting family, and has played many roles, so she has naturally seen many scripts.

Judging from her experience, the script in front of her can only be regarded as neat, far from excellent.

The beginning of the script was very bloody, and she could fully imagine that the screeching sound of the chainsaw, combined with the bloody scenes, was absolutely creepy.

From the point of view of a work of art, it is nothing but blood is blood.

But from a commercial point of view, such a thrilling scene will definitely attract the attention of many audiences.

"This kind of plot!"

She shook her head, muttered to herself in some confusion, and said, "A young commercial film director." ”

Perhaps it was because of his business vision that "Blair the Witch" was a success. ”

Her father, Francis Ford Coppola, is the director of the famous "The Godfather", which is a pinnacle of art film directors.

However, she has understood one thing since she was a child, what Hollywood wants most is always commercialization, and an art film director can never become the mainstream of Hollywood, but a commercial director, who can often be sought after by major film companies.

Now these sub-shots in her hands do not have a trace of artistic atmosphere, and they are completely commercialized, but they can affect the hearts of the audience.

This is by no means what an independent film should be.

It's like the style of Hollywood studios.

However, she looked at the very humble studio in front of her and vaguely understood Ryan's pursuit of the box office.

With a horror theme, a thriller plot, bloody scenes, unexpected endings, and a not very expensive investment budget, all rolled up.

Sofia Coppola is not hard to draw a conclusion.

Once this "Saw Horror" is successful at the box office, it will be a classic with a small and broad history, and it may go down in Hollywood history.

She suddenly had a hint of envy, Ryan, as the sole investor, producer, director, and editor of "Blair the Witch", has long been recorded in Hollywood history.

Now that she has this "Chainsaw", it is also likely to go down in Hollywood history.

Such an honor is enough to make any director envious.

"Once this film is successful, then I, as an assistant director, may surprise old Coppola!"

Sofia Coppola smiled and suddenly found it amused to think of her father's surprise or annoyance.