Exploiting Hollywood 1980.

Chapter 394 Actor's Career Planning

"More than [-] million viewers? Oh, that's unimaginable."

"Yeah, the last episode of 'Army Field Hospital' is the all-time TV ratings leader. He surpassed last year's NFL Super Bowl, TV series 'Roots,' and the year before last, 'Gorgeous'. That record may be It's hard to break. CBS is $30 every 45 seconds."

Eddie, Ronald's manager and partner in New York, said beamingly, "The new Burger King commercial, the Sarah Michelle Gellar version, is on the show, and I heard Darcy Maguire say It worked out pretty well."

"Hey, listen Eddie, I'm sorry for not taking on the Burger King ad business, but this would put myself at unnecessary legal risk..."

"No, no, it's okay, it's really okay. I'm not complaining that you didn't take over that business, but I think we should continue to develop in advertising and MV business. You are already a little famous in this industry. When you don't make movies Sometimes, if we have a suitable book, we should make some, in fact, this will not hinder your film business, and maybe it will bring you some unexpected opportunities."

"Do you know? I think you're right." Ronald thought for a while, and felt that Eddie's idea was good. This kind of short, flat and quick project can not only make some quick money, but also train his team. Maybe in the future can come in handy.

After sending Eddie away, Ronald went to see Diane Lane and told her his recommendation.

"Huh? I thought you wanted me to be the rock diva in that untitled movie. I told Burt all about it."

Diane was taken aback when she heard what Ronald said. .

"Why do you think so?" Ronald was also taken aback.

"Don...Of course I was guessing." Diane ended up with two scripts, "Why? Why do you want me to play a mermaid? Does the mermaid end better? Rock stars don't end up with their favorite people walk together?"

"Well, it makes sense for you to say that. Our American audience likes heroes and beauties combined in the end, and doesn't want them to make do with losers. In addition, I think this movie is more about acting. Who is it?"

"Tom Hanks, if I agree, I will go back and audition with him." Diane said.

"I have auditioned for him, and his acting skills are really good. He is really good at shooting comedies and romantic themes." Ronald recalled that the performance of the thin male actor in the dream was far better than that of the unknown female lead. .

"Okay, I called Burt, and I think what you said made sense. The plot of the movie about the female rock singer always feels weird. The director told me on the phone that the plot is not important, but the atmosphere , and dressing up, he has been preparing for a long time."

"Oh yeah?" Ronald thought, I don't know if that idiot said such stupid words, how can there be a movie that doesn't pay attention to the storyline, but puts the atmosphere first?There may be some movies that are not capable enough when shooting, and it seems that the story is not good.

"Ronald, my dad wants to talk to you." Diane handed Burt's phone.

"Hi Bert."

"Ronald, we have to talk. I finally persuaded Diane to take over the untitled project. You can't mess with me."

"Uh, why? Burt, I really think a mermaid is more suitable for her."

"I can't make it clear on the phone. I'll come and talk to you."

"Ronald, I have a comprehensive plan for Diane's career. You know, the most difficult step for a girl star is to turn from a child star to a girl. This step is very difficult, but Diane has acted in two consecutive films. Coppola's feature film has crossed the biggest hurdle.

You saw her performance, too, and it was enough to convince audiences and Hollywood that Diane was a grown teenage girl. "

Bert soon came to Diane's apartment and looked at his daughter lovingly.Picking up the coffee in his hand, he talked with Ronald about his plans for his daughter.He had to convince his daughter with reason, especially Ronald in front of him. If he agreed with his point of view, Diane would be more convinced.

"Undoubtedly." Ronald turned his head to look at Diane, who was wearing a ponytail, dressed like a college student, and was listening carefully to their discussion.

"However, if you want to go further in Hollywood, you can't just rely on this kind of movie from a big director. After the acting skills pass the test, what Hollywood needs is a successful commercial blockbuster, just like Natalie Wood's acting without a reason. After the Rebellion, you need a West Side Story that sells at the box office."

"I don't think Mermaid's business prospects are bad?" Ronald looked at the two scripts on the table, wondering why Burt was so optimistic about that movie.

Bert could see that Ronald was puzzled, "You don't know Walter Hill, do you? He is the producer and director of this project. Last year, his "48 Hours" was sweeping the competition in theaters, and it may eventually exceed 7000 million box office. Also let the actor Eddie Murphy, a black actor, become famous in one fell swoop.

This year Eddie Murphy may star in Stallone's 'Beverly Hills Cop', which he rejected.He is the most sought after director in Hollywood now. "

"Hmm..." Ronald felt a little underestimated in his heart. He is also a director with a box office of 4000 million.

"Did you watch the director come to choose a movie for Diane? But I don't think the box office of this mermaid will be bad."

"You must be joking, hahaha." Bert laughed.

"Ron Howard got his start making Roger Corman's exploitation films, and his films have no drama, no room for acting...well, I don't mean you, Ronald."

When Diane saw Burt tell the truth about the upper class in Hollywood and the New York drama industry towards Ronald, a director who made exploitation films, he quickly stabbed his father in the waist.

"It's okay, I know how they think of me. I just think that the box office of a movie is not only determined by the performance of the actors, but also by conflicts with the drama, and there are other important reasons." Seeing that everyone had spoken, Ronald also Don't be shy, tell your own point of view.

"Ronald, I really don't mean to look down on exploitation films, but to be officially recognized by Hollywood, it must be this kind of blockbuster. Walter Hill is a director who has been proven himself by his previous work. He has sold several films in a row. In fact, you And he's only one or two successful movies away."

"Well, I hope you're right. We all want Diane to be successful. Personally, I prefer another movie."

When Bert saw Ronald saying this, he looked at his daughter and thought about it again. He still felt that he had to use reason to convince Ronald, so he revealed a secret.

"Actually, you are right. The box office of a movie is hard to predict. The reason why I don't recommend Diane to play the mermaid is actually another very important reason. Warren Beatty is preparing a movie that is also about the mermaid. Universal is willing to distribute the movie for him.

You know, Disney is just a small company, and they don't have much achievements in live-action movies. Often producers use them as the last choice, and Disney doesn't pick them. As long as they are willing to cooperate with them, they are willing to give the green light.

You know the horrors of movie subject crashes, and I don't want Diane's first female lead movie to be head-to-head with Warren Beatty. "

"That's right," Ronald stopped arguing, and secretly murmured in his heart that it's a pity that the relationship between himself and Disney's president Ron Miller was very poor because of the instigation of Meg Tilly's husband Kinneyman, otherwise he would finance the filming by himself. How can a movie have so many twists and turns.

"Well, you are Diane's father." Ronald thought for a while and replied, feeling a little puzzled in his heart. The project he dreamed about last night shouldn't be Warren Beatty's project, right?Warren Beatty generally directs and acts in his own right, and his waif reputation…

"Ronald, tell me your secret." After sending Bert away, Diane took Ronald who was going out together, and said that he still had something to ask him.

"What's the secret?"

"It's the secret of the audition. I heard from Donna that you have a secret. After Helen Slater listened to your secret and followed it, she beat so many girls and got the role of Superwoman. You won't favor one over the other, no tell me?"

Diane took Ronald's arm and slapped it a few times, "Quickly, tell me the secret, I really want to play this role. Walter Hill has another candidate, and she is also auditioning for the mermaid Candidate, I must win her."

"Ah..." Ronald didn't know whether to laugh or cry when he heard Donna say that she had an audition secret.This cousin is very smart, but sometimes she often overplays and imagines her cousin too much.If there is a secret, I would have already used it in project financing.

"Actually, there is no secret. I asked Helen to audition in Supergirl's costume. Aunt Karen also changed her cape. I think if an actor dresses up as a character when auditioning, on the one hand, it can give the director a The imagination of the character image in the finished film also shows your determination to get the role.

An actor who would love to play this role, and an actor who treats it as just another ordinary movie.If I were a director, I would also like the former. "

"Oh? What you said makes sense, why didn't I think of it before." Diane said suddenly.

"Then you think it's better for me to imitate that singer's outfit? Huh? Huh?" Diane started to pat Ronald's arm again.

"Hey... I'm not familiar with this one. The one you played in the Stains Band last time is not bad." Ronald pulled his arm back from Diane's hand and touched it.

"Okay, okay, I think so too. Shall I show you what I'm wearing? I've always liked rock music. It's great to be able to play a female rock singer this time." Diane was very happy.

"Didn't I watch it when I re-shooted the ending scene of Stains? I still have to finish editing the MV. When you come to Los Angeles, I will visit your crew." Ronald was about to leave.

"This untitled project of yours is filmed in Hollywood, right?"

"That's right, I heard that they will shoot the streets of Chicago in the studio." Seeing that Ronald was in a hurry to leave, Diane got up to see him off.

"By the way, someone gave me two tickets to Motown's 25th anniversary concert. If you're in Los Angeles, go with me." Ronald heard Diane say that he likes rock and roll, and remembered the two concert tickets MJ gave him. tickets.

"Okay, okay, I'll call you when I go to the Los Angeles premiere of 'The Outer World' and you don't forget to come."

……

A few days later, Walter Hill met Diane Lane, who came to audition, at the hotel.The lower body is fiery red pants, and the upper body is a black jacket.

"Oh, you are very rock and roll."

"How about it, Mr. Hill, do I look like a rock star?"

"Very good, very good, I will ask someone to redesign your costume according to the color and style of this costume."

"Oh yeah? You mean I passed?"

"Of course, I still need you to shoot some audition shots, with the male lead, to see the chemistry. But seeing you in this body, I think that's about it."

In the presence of Diane and Bert, Walter Hill praised the appearance and dedication.

"Yeah, Ronald's secret seems to be very effective." Diane hugged Burt and kept patting his arm.

"Did you decide to use Diane Lane?" producer Joel Silver asked director Walter Hill.

"What the hell, Coppola has already used her as a leading lady twice, we just need to ride on his ride. His 'The Outer World' is coming out soon, isn't our use of Diane equal to free advertising ?” Walter Hill pulled out a package of “good stuff” and shared it with Joel.

"You're right, let's call Daryl Hannah's agent and let her go."

……

"Ah? Okay, okay, I see." Ron Howard was a little disappointed when he learned that Diane Lane had decided to act in another movie on the phone.Diane, as the leading lady in a Coppola film, could have brought some newspaper pages to a mediocre production like "The Mermaid."

"Call Daryl Hannah and tell her to audition with Tom Hanks." There was no choice but to use the second choice.And Darryl Hannah is tall and strong, and playing with Hanks actually can't play the feeling of a weak mermaid.

Fortunately, she herself has long blonde hair, which is more convenient than Diane's short dark red hair.

(End of this chapter)