Exploiting Hollywood 1980.

Chapter 364 Stars and Actors

"Oh, didn't this remove all the parts I changed in the script?" Ronald raised his eyebrows involuntarily.In his hand is a copy of Stallone's revised script.

On the basis of his own script, Stallone modified a lot of places. A large part of the plot was crossed out with a pen, and he wrote "redundant", "protagonist"... and other large-character comments, which made Ronald's blood pressure rise.

The plot has been changed to be a bit illogical. Manero played by Travolta has not broken away from the immaturity of his teenage years six years ago, and his character of being unable to walk when he sees a beautiful woman. In the new version of the script, it has even worsened.

Manello had a girlfriend who absolutely loved him, and then the heroine of a Broadway musical was accosted by him once in the dressing room, and she slept with him.

In the bar where he worked, many women ordered a lot of expensive drinks, just to see his sexy ass when he was walking, and to have sex with him.

In the end, Stallone also added the content that Ronald planned to save for the third part.

Manero also conquered the director and successfully replaced the actor. Both the heroine and girlfriend were reluctant to part with him, and successfully reached the pinnacle of life.

"Is this Stallone's own script?" Ronald complained to his agent Nisita.Stallone was nominated for an Oscar for best original screenplay anyway. Rocky's first film had a very good story and deep characterization. How could he change the script like this?

Could it be that his screenwriting ability has degraded so much?

"Of course he wrote it, and I can recognize his handwriting." Nisita smiled, "How about it, are you willing to continue to help him improve the script's dialogue and description details? Stallone is too busy, he needs someone to carve out the script The characters in the dialogue."

"Didn't he like my story?" Ronald didn't want to waste time on the "Flying and Flying" project.Such a bad story, if I write it myself, it may lower my taste.

A crappy story, and editing the dialogue and action won't save it.

"Who said, your screenwriting ability is very good, Stallone likes your story." Nisita poured a whiskey, passed it on the table, and continued,

"You are also a screenwriter yourself, and you know that the most difficult part of screenwriting is the initial creative and story stages. It is relatively easy to modify on the basis of others, especially a good story.

Stallone's "Rocky", the script, has been revised for two or three years, and was rejected by major studios for several rounds. It was not until the final version that a small production company took a fancy to it. "

It is easier to modify based on others than himself. Ronald felt the same, and took a sip of wine with a smile, "The boxing film written by Stallone is very popular. This script is a bit like dancing as boxing."

"It's true when you say that." Nisita thought about the plot, and it is indeed a bit like boxing. A Broadway director is like Rocky Balboa's boxing coach. He took a fancy to Manero's dancing talent, and then told him After a few words, Manero and his girlfriend practiced for a while, and the level surpassed the original actor.This is very similar to Rocky's plot.

"I don't understand, why Stallone would write Manello like that? If he is still the same as he was six years ago, wouldn't it be great to work in a bar to earn money and have a lot of chicks? Why go to Broadway Look for opportunities?
And the role of the coach is not as great in the dance industry as in boxing.Dance is not a one-on-one challenge, but a coordinated performance.Is it true that the director can dance better than the actor with just a few clicks?Unless this song and dance script is not popular. "

"Hahaha..." Nisita laughed happily, "Sylvester Stallone is a star, and so is Travolta, Ronald."

"Celebrity?" Ronald thought for a while, but still couldn't figure it out, "Why do celebrities write like this?"

"Stars are higher than movies. Humphrey Bogart wears the same trench coat in all his movies. For them, movies are a vehicle to show their personal image."

If Ronald realized something, he opened the script again, and it turned out that the content added by Stallone was all for Travolta's personal image.

A woman can't walk when she sees Manello, and a heroine from a rich family will fall in love with a poor boy as a dancer.As long as you dance casually, you can dance better than other dancers.And no matter what mistakes he made, everyone will forgive him in the end.

"This kind of movie is not a story anymore, it's like a large MV of Travolta." Ronald complained.

"Okay then, I'll decline for you and say that you have your own project to start. By the way, what stage is your film project at?"

"I'm still looking for the last money, and it's expected to start after the new year, but the small production can be finished in about two weeks, and then I will slowly write the script I like."

"Call me anytime if you need my help."

"It's nothing now, I'll come to you if I have any difficulties." Ronald got up and was about to leave, "By the way, when I was changing the script of 'Dancing in the Wind', I interviewed a girl who wanted to audition to see what she could do. Chance."

"What's her name?" Nisita wrote down Cynthia Rhodes' name and phone number, "I will arrange it."

Ronald left the CAA and went to the airport immediately to go to New York to shoot the "Burger King" commercial.

Burger King hoped that the two original actresses, Leigh Thompson and Elizabeth Sue, would continue to appear in the film. In addition, the child actor he found was also from New York. It would be a lot of trouble to go out of state to shoot, so it would cost more to shoot in Los Angeles.

In order to close the deal, Eddie took the lead in finding a studio, contacted two actresses, and found the set and setting team.

Fortunately, the location and manpower for shooting in New York City were also very easy to find, and Eddie quickly completed all preparations.Ronald just needs to be on set to direct the shoot.In order to reward Eddie, Ronald gave him the title of an advertising producer, and Burger King gave Eddie half of the compensation.

Lea Thompson and Elizabeth Sue both spent half a day in New York filming their Christmas version of the "Burger King" ad.

They dressed up as Burger King waiters and Burger King hats and sat in a room with a Christmas set, two beauties in big chairs in the front row, and Lea Thompson had a little girl in her arms.

"Have a merry little Christmas

make your heart bright
from now on

Your troubles will be gone"

Li, Elizabeth and others rehearsed the traditional Christmas song "Have a Happy Little Christmas". The girl was a child star recruited by Burger King, and she sang with a childish voice, very cute.

"I'm going to do a Zoom in and end up with a close shot of Leigh and Elizabeth when they're singing 'Your troubles will be gone'."

Ronald held the storyboard and was explaining the camera crew's shot scheduling, "Then I'll take another picture of the little girl, by the way, what's her full name?"

"Sarah, her name is Sarah Michelle Gellar," Eddie reminded.

"Yes, and then I will take a close-up of Sarah and ask her to say that line." Ronald, who was only familiar with the commercial script on the plane, forgot her name.

"Everyone is ready, let's rehearse." Ronald picked up the electric horn and began to order.

The rehearsal went well, and Ronald asked the lighting team to set up the lighting, and several actors began to touch up their makeup.

Sarah Michelle Gellar still has her teeth, and her mother cares for her.Sara is an acting genius child. When she was four years old last year, she filmed a TV movie for CBS, which happened to be seen by Burger King. They took advantage of the opportunity to invite Sara to shoot the Christmas version of the advertisement.

"Sarah, I'll take a close-up of you when the time comes, just..."

"I know, it's just a very close shot."

"Yeah, you're smart, Sara, remember when you were going to say that?"

"Merry Christmas, McDonald's!"

"very good."

After Burger King complained about the bad taste of McDonald’s beef in the last commercial, this time it seems to be a bit restrained. Their script this time has the lovely Sarah say hello to McDonald’s. I don’t know if they will change the course and stop attacking competition. opponent.

Ronald sat on the director's chair with his eyes closed, and it took a long time to set up the light, so he happened to take a short rest.

"Ronald, can we talk?"

Ronald opened his eyes. It was Lee Thompson.

"Of course, what."

"Is there something wrong with my performance? If what I did did not meet your requirements..."

The experience of dancing ballet made Lee Thompson more independent and courageous in doing things. I felt that Ronald did not give her more acting guidance as he did last time, so I came to ask the reason before the filming started.

"No problem, in fact, I am most satisfied with your performance. So I let you put your arms around Sarah, and the effect is better and more natural."

"That……"

"Actually, I just flew from Los Angeles and I'm tired." Ronald encouraged, "Don't worry, you did a great job. This is just a commercial, take it easy. You just have to act like you did last time." Just a good girl next door."

"Okay. Thank you director." Li Thompson was a little puzzled, and went back to the dressing room to rest.

During the official filming, Lee Thompson performed really well. Her talent lies in the slackness and imagination of the performance, making people feel that she is not acting, but the girl next door who works at Burger King.

"Merry Christmas, McDonald's." Sarah Michelle Gellar wished the competitors a very happy merry, very cute.

"Happy New Year!" Everyone wished a happy New Year together, and then waved.

Lee Thompson also thought this little girl was cute, so she put down her arms ahead of time, put her arms around Sara, and "Ho Ho Ho Ho..." played with her twice like a doll.

"Cut!"

Ronald was very satisfied with Lee Thompson's improvisation and signaled to the cameraman to keep it.

If he had to choose between Lee Thompson and Elizabeth Sue to play the role of an ordinary girl, Ronald would rather choose Lee Thompson.Her acting is natural and convincing.

There's a lot less to directing yourself, and from time to time, Thompson can have an extra good play, which is the benefit of imagination.

"Li..." Seeing Ronald yelling to stop, Dennis Quaid, who was already waiting, walked in and hugged Thompson enthusiastically.

"Dennis, we have another shot. Can you wait by the side?" Ronald greeted Dennis Quaid.

"Of course, Ronald. It's better to hurry up. It's been a long time since Li and I have seen each other." Dennis showed a warm smile, with a broad chin and a strong figure, which really fit the American audience's imagination of a handsome guy.

Quaid yawned and sniffled, "I'll go out for a cigarette first."

Li Thompson watched Ronald's attitude towards Dennis Quaid become more indifferent, and seemed to understand something in her heart.She opened her mouth and said:
"Ronald, I...Dennis helped me a lot. I was able to get a job in the Jaws 3D crew to get the actor's union card."

Ronald smiled, "Dennis' wife PJ and I are old friends, and she was the leading actress in the first movie I participated in. Of course, it's none of my business, you don't have to think about it."

"Dennis said that he has completed the divorce procedures with her, and now he just needs to wait for the procedures to be completed..." Lee Thompson did not expect that Ronald and Dennis' wife still had such a relationship, and she wanted to explain.

"Then there's nothing to worry about, Lie. Isn't it? Pack it up, we'll have another one in a minute."

(End of this chapter)