[US Entertainment] Actress

Lying on the bed after removing her makeup, Noy silently recalled the impressions of the movie "Gangs of New York" in her previous life, but she knew almost nothing about the details of the movie except for the basic content of the director and starring role.

She desperately wanted to be in Gangs of New York, and this desire spread to almost everyone around her, but the competition was getting better than the other, and Noye was not sure at all.In fact, although "Gangs of New York" was shortlisted for the best picture at the Oscars in 03, it failed to win all awards.

At least Gangs of New York didn't earn Daniel Day-Lewis his second statuette or Leonardo DiCaprio an Oscar nomination.

The second half of 01 to 02 was a relatively deserted period in the American art world. The "911 Incident" not only caused a stir in the political world, but also had a profound impact on the film and art circles.MGM Films is a big example - "Wind Talker" was released just the second year after 911/[-], and the American people have not yet come out of their grief. It is only natural that such a war-themed film should be cold.

Among the films scheduled to be released next year, there are only a few in which Noye can participate.In Noye's impression, blockbuster films including "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets", "Lord of the Rings 2", and "Star Wars Episode 2" have already finalized the original cast, and "Spider-Man" has already been released in January this year. When the filming started, she was still filming "Legally Blonde", even if she wanted to reserve a role in it, it was already too late.

Among the films that hit the awards at the end of the year, the lineup of "The Hours" is not even inferior to "Gangs of New York". This film is almost tailor-made for Nicole Kidman. Not enough to get Meryl Streep and Julianne Moore to play. "Chicago" is a musical, and Noy is not confident enough to use his tone-deaf voice to challenge a musical.

Of course, there are many excellent films in the second half of the year, but compared with the record in 01, it is still a little weaker.

Perhaps Noy's desire is so strong that it infects everyone around him. In recent days, Martin has been in contact with Miramax for Noy's chance to play. Uta also attaches great importance to this cooperation. In addition to passing Noye's relevant information to Martin Scorsese, they even used their contacts to persuade Martin to choose Noye as the heroine.

The movie will start shooting in mid-August, that is to say, success or failure is a matter of the past few days.

Noy said he didn't care, but his heart inevitably became irritated.In addition to dangling around the house in a small vest all day long, she finally remembered her other hobby-fishing.

Martin has been on the go recently, so Noye didn't call him, only Vivienne and Rachel.This time she finally remembered to bring her fishing license, and she specially chose to run out in the evening when the weather was cool, and finally caught a fish successfully.

Noy returned to the apartment with the bucket in hand. As soon as she got downstairs, she saw Martin waving to her with a tired face: "Noy, there is some bad news."

Noy knew that it should be the issue of the failure of "Gangs of New York", but she didn't rush to ask, but asked Martin to go back and rest for a while.

The worst thing is to lose a role.But thinking that he just missed an opportunity to cooperate with Xi Gu Biao Xi and the male god, Nuoyi still felt a little regretful.

Dinner was still served by Rachel.Noy adjusted his mentality for half an hour, and his mentality gradually became balanced, but Martin was still a little upset: "The negotiation with Miramax has reached the final stage, and Martin has read all the materials we sent over. His previous performance to you Very satisfied. But caa stepped in temporarily, and this role became Cameron Diaz's."

Noy understood in his heart that the final player of this role in the previous life was originally Cameron Diaz, and it was expected that she would get it.

However, Noi's mood was a little depressed when she tried her best to fight for a role but failed in the end. But since the role was destined not to belong to her, Noi could only turn the page and continue to prepare for the next stage of work.

"I have already sent you the scripts that I intend to invite you to act in. You can take advantage of this time to take a good look." Martin comforted, "It doesn't matter if there is no suitable script for the time being, Noy, you are not short of work." .”

"Okay, East, I see."

In fact, there are quite a few scripts for Noye to choose from, but they are not as popular or influential as blockbusters like "Spider-Man" or classics like "Gangs of New York".There are several high-quality films scheduled for the end of 02 or even after 03. For an actor with a thriving career, it will undoubtedly be a disaster if he does not appear in the audience's sight for more than a year.

Noye couldn't afford that price.

That's why there are always one or two obscure movies on the credit list of the biggest stars.Hollywood only produces [-] to [-] excellent movies in a year, and even if they are all divided up by big-name movie stars, it is not enough for everyone to play roles in these excellent works.For the sake of exposure and money, big names often accept movies that are not so suitable for them.

After all, not everyone has the right to choose.

After all, Noy's qualifications are somewhat shallow.

Noy didn't step out of the apartment door for the next two or three days, curled up on the bed and flipped through the script over and over again.Although these scripts do not contain famous works that Noye was familiar with in his previous life, at least according to Noye's own standards, there is not a single bad film among them.

Martin's ability to pick scripts is really excellent.There are more or less bright spots in these scripts, and even small productions with a cost of only a few million dollars are enough to attract audiences to buy tickets to watch.

Noye thought for a while and decided to call Martin.

"Which of these scripts is the most sincere?"

Martin didn't know if he was running or what he was doing, but Noy could only hear his heavy breathing: "Noy, what are you talking about? I'm in the gym, wait a minute."

After a while, Martin's call came in: "Who is the most sincere? It should be "Return to Alabama" produced by Disney. The budget of this movie is 3800 million U.S. dollars. They offered you 600 million U.S. dollars. The pay. That’s the highest offer of any movie, and Disney likes your talent and box-office potential for chick romance.”

"Six million dollars, sounds really exciting." Noy smiled softly, "I need to think about it again."

"Come on Noy, I know you, you have no interest in repeating yourself!"

The selection of the script is still in progress, but Noy has already shifted his mind to another matter, which is the Daniel Day Lewis dinner.Daniel Day-Lewis is big enough in himself, and the people attending his dinner party must also be big names. This alone is worthy of Noy's investment.Although the name Daniel Day-Lewis currently only reminds her of a sadly missed opportunity in Gangs of New York.

But in any case, there is nothing but upside and no downside for Noye in getting to know such a British actor at the top of his game.

The dinner was very simple. In fact, it was more like a barbecue party than a dinner party.Daniel Day-Lewis booked the first floor of a medium-sized hotel to hold this barbecue banquet. The hotel provided them with ingredients, drinks and services, which seemed more lively than a dinner party with people coming and going.Noy began to be thankful that she showed up with the mentality of making friends instead of fighting for favor. She only wore a simple trousers, which made it easier to move around, and she didn't have to worry about the smoke from the barbecue ruining her beautiful skirt.

Of course, in such a banquet, the food and the environment are often secondary, and the important thing is the guests attending the banquet.

Daniel Day-Lewis' gala may not be as good as MGM's celebration dinner, but half of the British film industry is included in the corner of the small swimming pool, which cannot be ignored.Of course, the number and influence of British actors developing in Hollywood are not as large as those of American actors, but when they are united, no force in Hollywood dares to ignore them.

Therefore, in addition to British actors, there are also many American film and television elites present at this banquet, such as Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio who are about to cooperate with Daniel Day Lewis .

On the British side, Noy saw James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan, popular lover Hugh Grant, Jude Law, Helen Mirren and others. Among this group of big-name stars, Noy seemed extremely inconspicuous. But because she is also a British actor, she is treated warmly by everyone, and no one despises her because of her fame.

This moved Noi a little.She doesn't belong to the kind of person who is good at dancing, so it is often difficult for her to adapt to the boring greetings and wanton flattery at the banquet, but it feels like Barbecue and drinking like now, listening to the high-ranking big names on TV bragging to each other. Not bad.

"Would you like some rum? I think ladies would like to drink this." While Noy was wandering around, a familiar voice suddenly came from behind her, and she didn't need to guess that the owner of the voice was Keith Lizell, so Noy didn't look back.

She wasn't surprised that Keith Liesel was here, it was a surprise that he wasn't there at a party dominated by British filmmakers.But this does not mean that Noye holds an optimistic attitude towards his arrival. After all kinds of messy things, Keith Lizell has become a symbol of disaster in her eyes.

Nuo Yi couldn't even do nothing.

She didn't respond to Keith Lieser's words, but strangely, Keith Lieser didn't sarcasm her as before, but stood beside Noy and handed her a glass of wine: "This The hotel's rum is privately made and has a unique taste, not inferior to the cider sold at 'John's Bistro'."

Noy took the cup and thanked him softly.Her attitude towards Keith Liesel had always been indifferent. After finding out that Keith Liesel had no intention of leaving, Noy simply turned around and quickly disappeared by the pool.

Keith Liesel stared at the transparent liquid in the glass, his eyes flickering.

☆, 039 The beginning of cooperation

The sky was getting darker and darker, and there were only a few stars shining dimly on the dome.However, the atmosphere of the barbecue party became more and more enthusiastic, and the waiters frequently shuttled among them to bring the most thoughtful service to the guests.The men raised their wine glasses and talked about their work plan for the next stage, while the ladies talked about the fashion and trends of the season.

Noye was chatting with Naomi Watts about the terrible weather in London.Naomi Watts was born in Kent, England, but because she grew up in Australia, she is usually classified as an Australian actor.Unlike Noy, who has just settled in Los Angeles, Naomi has been in Hollywood for eight full years. It was not until she starred in David Fincher's "Mulholland Drive" in 2000 that she really embarked on the road to fame.Although Naomi is over 30 years old, but because she became famous late, she can only be regarded as a pure rookie at such a party, and it will not be awkward to communicate with Noy, who is also a rookie.

"You mean, your next movie plan is Ring, a remake of that Japanese horror movie?"

Naomi nodded with a smile: "My agent thinks it's a very interesting movie, and I happen to be very interested in this type of movie recently."

Noy patted his chest in shock: "I don't even have the courage to talk about that movie. I've always stayed away from this type of movie. Forgive me Naomi, I won't be able to contribute to your box office next year. "

Naomi Watts smiled brighter: "You don't need to go to the cinema in person, you just need to tell the audience that you like this movie is enough."

"Sorry, Naomi, I want to borrow this lady in front of you." Noy raised his head, and saw the host of the banquet, the handsome Daniel Day Lewis, standing in front of them with a smile on his face, "Very Sorry to interrupt your conversation."

Naomi Watts raised her glass: "Daniel, Noy, go over, I'm just looking for the waiter to cut me a piece of fruit."

Noye wondered what was going on, but Daniel Day-Lewis just smiled and walked ahead of her: "I'll show you the way."

Noy suddenly became a little apprehensive.What a great honor it must be to have Daniel Day-Lewis lead the way himself!Except for a short exchange at the beginning of the party, she and Daniel hardly spoke a word for more than an hour, but now Daniel was going to take her somewhere in person, which really made Noy feel flustered.

Noy was taken to a conference room on the second floor of the hotel by Daniel Day-Lewis.

Pushing open the door, Nuoyi walked in uneasy, and the moment she entered, she saw a person waving kindly at her: "Noi!"

Who is this person?

In the next second, Noy's eyes were wide open, her face was flushed, she stared at the kind-hearted person who was almost exactly like the old grandfather in "Up" in her previous life——

Martin Scorsese!

It was the director of "Gangs of New York" that she had been asking for.

It took a while for Noy to realize that the person sitting in this conference room is clearly the creator of "Gangs of New York"!

She doesn't know the Weinstein brothers. Alberto Grimaldi just met once last time. Besides, the guy sitting quietly in the corner of the conference room with his hat covering his face is clearly his male god Lai. Leonardo DiCaprio!

A light flashed in Noy's mind.She knew very well that it was impossible for these people to sit here for no reason, let alone invite Noy, who had nothing to do with the movie itself, to appear here.Then, there is only one reason for this possibility, and that is that something happened to the heroine of "Gangs of New York".

"Nice to meet you, Noy."

Noye gave Martin Scorsese a hug: "Martin, I've been fascinated by you for a long time."

Martin Scorsese, with his familiar square-rimmed glasses and meticulously coiffed hair, looks like a no-nonsense philosopher.Of course, in a way, Martin Scorsese is a philosopher of cinema, never known for flashy special effects or intense emotion, but instead, with each of his films, he speaks for himself. With a unique view on society and human nature, every movie seems to be a thick philosophy book.

This director is recognized as one of the four major Hollywood directors, but compared to Francis Coppola who became a god with the "Godfather" series, Steven S. Pierberg, Martin Scorsese obviously went through a long process to get recognized by the academy.Martin is a typical New Yorker. His movies are always full of violent aesthetics. He digs into New York almost to the bone, but unfortunately, his interpretation in the movie is obviously not approved by the Academy of Coordinates in Los Angeles. Agreed, it wasn't until 2007 that he won an Academy Award for Best Director for The Departed.But obviously, that wasn't his best work.

"Noye, this is Harvey Weinstein, this is Bob Weinstein."

Noy nodded one by one.The Weinstein brothers were obviously very busy. Besides Miramax affairs, they also had very close relationships with other film companies. Therefore, after a short exchange of pleasantries, the Weinstein brothers left separately.

There were only four people left in the meeting room.

Knowing that the heroine should fall on him, Noy cut straight to the point: "Martin, as far as I know, this role already belongs to Cameron Diaz, at least I always thought so before that."

Martin Scorsese smiled kindly: "Cameron resigned from the role because of some things, Noye, I hope you don't mind us coming back to you. In my opinion, you are very suitable for this role."

Noy smiled: "Martin, I think your choice is right!"

By accident, the heroine of "Gangs of New York" who slipped away from Noye returned to Noye.Even though the impact of this movie is not far-reaching, in Noye's view, what this movie can give her is far more than simple fame.

The next day, Noy and Martin went to Miramax Films to sign the contract. "Gangs of New York" cost $8300 million to make, and Noye is expected to make $450 million.Since the success of "Legally Blonde" at the box office, Noy's salary has also increased from US$50 to US$500 million, and she has successfully entered the ranks of quasi-second-tier actresses.

On the way back, Martin sighed: "I can consider changing the car at the end of the year."

Noy said with a smile: "It feels good to earn several million at once! However, I have no plans to buy a car for the time being, but I think I should consider changing places to live."

"Okay, big star. That's pretty dramatic! I thought you were going to lose the part!"

Noy laughed at him: "At that time, the saddest one was obviously not me but you!"

Martin raised his eyebrows: "Of course, this is an account of 50 US dollars. I don't have a character so noble that I can't live with the money. Noy, do you know the reason why Cameron quit?"

"why?"

"The price was not agreed. Cameron is a first-line actress in Hollywood. When she filmed "Charlie's Angels", her salary had reached 1200 million US dollars. It is said that Columbia is already preparing to shoot the second part of "Charlie's Angels". They plan to Give Cameron a salary of 2000 million, excluding dividends, 2000 million. Miramax is just a small company, and "Gangs of New York" is already the most expensive of all the Weinstein brothers' films, although Cameron Long said that he could reduce his salary to appear in the film, but it would cost at least one-tenth of the cost of the film. Leonardo DiCaprio was willing to take the initiative to reduce his salary to appear in the film, but Cameron's agent thought it was a good idea. A movie that didn't help her career in any way, and he didn't agree to a pay cut."

"Noye, I'm glad you got the role. While you won because you were paid far less than Cameron, it's not something to be proud of, but I'm happy for you."

Noye flashed him a smile.Although Martin did not have the tough skills of other agents, no agent could match his sincerity towards Noy.If Noye starred in those high-paying bad movies, Martin could get even more commission than now, but he didn't mean to force Noye at all, but instead focused on planning for her the role she wanted.

Noy secretly decided in her heart that even if Martin was the worst manager in the world, she would not be the first to terminate her cooperation with him.

After the personnel were confirmed, the filming of "Gangs of New York" officially began.The title of the film is "Gangs of New York", and the filming location of the film is naturally in New York.After packing his luggage, Noye took a plane to New York and officially entered the crew of "Gangs of New York".

As a film that gathers Martin Scorsese, Daniel Day Lewis and Leonardo DiCaprio, "Gangs of New York" has attracted countless media attention since the beginning of filming.As the heroine, Noy was not spared, especially when the heroine was changed from Cameron Diaz to her.Of course, Leonardo DiCaprio, who was defeated in the previous movie "The Beach", did not escape the pursuit of the media. He did not forget to compare "Gangs of New York" with "The Beach". Leonardo answered the media's questions with a black face all the way. It was not until the director Martin Scorsese showed up that the media stopped chasing him.

Not long after Noy left New York, when he came back, he had a new understanding of the city of New York.The Fifth Avenue and Rockefeller Plaza she passed by at that time were the brightest and richest side of the city, but the New York shown by Martin Scorsese was dark, full of tears and blood, soul and flesh.

The crew assembled on the evening of the 17th.Noy had just put down her luggage, but at this moment the production manager informed that the filming originally scheduled for tomorrow would be postponed by one day. Noy ​​was feeling a little strange when the assistant director Alex Calonia knocked on the door and called her to a meeting: " Martin has something to say."

Martin's explanation for the delayed shooting is that some scenes of the crew have not been built yet, and final finishing work is needed.The actors naturally have no objection to such an explanation - everyone knows that this is a work that is destined to be successful in the awards season, and only by being more refined can it be worthy of its quality.Of course, Martin's personal prestige is also the reason why he can overwhelm a group of big names. Such a long-established director is enough to convince all the actors.

"Ladies and gentlemen, you can study the script in advance during this time. If anyone is interested, you can go to our studio with me tomorrow." Martin had an unstoppable smile on his face, "I am very much looking forward to the new layout of the scene."