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New York, Brooklyn.

As soon as the sky brightened, the crew of The Departed stationed in an old-fashioned hotel began to get busy. Ronan, who had just arrived in New York last night, also came by car, ready to report to the crew.

Martin Scorsese is busy preparing for today's shoot, and an assistant producer is already waiting at the door.

Mr. Anderson. The assistant producer led the way: This way please.

Ronan nodded slightly, followed him to the dressing room, and asked casually, Where are Tom and Will?

The assistant replied respectfully: Mr. Cruise and Mr. Smith went to their respective dressing rooms half an hour ago.

In the dressing room, Ronan took off his coat and sat in front of the makeup mirror.

He looked at the female makeup artist who was about forty years old and asked, What do I need to do?

Please relax. The professionalism of the crew makeup artist is beyond doubt.

Ronan said: You have the final say here, I will cooperate with you.

The makeup artist secretly breathed a sigh of relief. After all, the person sitting here is the boss's boss, a top Hollywood figure, and the master of the crew.

She had been worried before, what if she made a request that was not suitable for shooting?

Now it seems that I think too much.

Ronan Anderson has a great attitude.

The assistant make-up artist was putting the final touches on Ronan's outfit, and the make-up artist was busy around Ronan.

This is also a relatively novel experience for Ronan.

It was the first time for Ronan to appear in the crew shooting as an actor with lines.

It's also his deal with Tom Cruise and Will Smith, and director Martin Scorsese has nothing against it.

While busy, the makeup artist said, Mr. Anderson, your facial contours are clear and your facial features are three-dimensional. As long as you outline them a little, you will look good on camera.

Ronan said in a joking tone: I'm worried about stealing Tom's show.

The makeup artist laughed. This situation is impossible, because the role setting and the camera angle determine that Tom Cruise is the protagonist in the rival scene to be filmed today.

After putting on makeup and changing costumes, Ronan took a look, as if he had become an American street gangster in the 1970s and 1980s.

Estimated to be able to sell washing powder.

Ten minutes later, Ronan followed the assistant producer to the set.

It's an old fashioned bar with very retro decor.

Tom Cruise and Will Smith have arrived, talking to director Martin Scorsese.

Ronan walked over directly.

It was working hours, and the few people didn't say much. Tom Cruise and Will Smith just nodded to Ronan.

Martin Scorsese didn't talk nonsense, and said directly to Ronan: The next thing to shoot is your rivalry with Tom.

Ronan nodded slightly and asked, What do you need me to do?

Martin Scorsese said, Walk with me first.

He came to the door of the bar, pointed to the bar and said, You bring someone in from the outside, and when you see Tom sitting there, go straight over and use the wine bottle on the bar to break Tom's hand.

Understood.

Ronan, under the guidance of Martin Scorsese, walked the location twice in a row to familiarize himself with the filming process.

Martin Scorsese saw that it was almost the same, returned to his position, and began to prepare the crew for shooting.

Tom Cruise and Will Smith came over.

Don't be nervous. Tom Cruise said: Ronan, you are used to filming, it's actually nothing.

Will Smith said: Aren't your acting skills very good?

Ronan said, Is that the same as making a movie?

Will Smith smiled and said, Almost.

Tom Cruise encouraged Ronan: Although it's a long shot, it's not too difficult, and there's no drama, you can do it.

Of course Ronan will not be nervous. Although he has not participated in filming, he is still very familiar with filming after being a producer for so many years.

This game is really not difficult.

Get ready. The assistant director came over to inform.

Ronan's position was very upright, he immediately obeyed the command, came to the bar door, and joined several other young actors.

In this scene, he is the leader of this group of young gangsters who sell laundry detergent on the street. He had conflicts with the actor played by Tom Cruise, and after this encounter, he had a big fight.

A few minutes later, the filming started. After being notified, Ronan took a few steps forward, pushed open the door of the bar, and walked in.

Tom Cruise is sitting in a prominent position at the bar.

Ronan felt something abnormal on the left side, and subconsciously turned his head towards that side.

Stop! Director Martin Scorsese called to stop the shooting, and said directly: Ronan, you are looking at the camera.

Ronan raised his hand and said, Sorry...

Although he has participated in the shooting and production of many film projects and has absolutely rich experience, Ronan has not experienced any professional training related to performance, so he inevitably made mistakes that are more common for novices.

This is also human instinct.

Ronan re-enters the outside of the bar, and filming resumes a few minutes later.

Entering the bar, Ronan came directly to the bar counter, staring at Tom Cruise with bad eyes: Billy, you are hiding here.

Tom Cruise said something that started with an F before cursing: You bastards, get out!

According to the shooting requirements, Ronan didn't say much, just picked up the prop wine bottle on the bar, and threw it at Tom Cruise's head.

Tom Cruise raised his right hand to block it. The wine bottle hit his forearm and shattered instantly. The splashed liquid fell on the heads and bodies of the two of them.

Ah... Tom Cruise cried out in pain.

Ronan kicked Tom Cruise to the ground and said to the people behind: Hit me!

A group of detergent punks surrounded him, and Tom Cruise hugged his head cooperatively.

Stop. Martin Scorsese yelled to stop filming and said, This one is over.

Ronan wiped the alcohol-smelling liquid off his face, and reached out to Tom Cruise on the ground.

Tom Cruise grabbed Ronan's hand, stood up, and said to Ronan at the same time: Stop wiping, and shoot.

This also reminded Ronan that there was still shooting to come.

Are you okay? Ronan pointed to Tom Cruise's arm.

Tom Cruise swung his arm and said, Fortunately, it didn't break. Ronan, are you avenging your own personal revenge? You used too much force.

Ronan plausibly said: I'm worried that the wine bottle won't break.

Tom Cruise said helplessly: Aren't you worried about planning my arm?

Ronan said again: I tried the props when they were first made, and there was no problem.

Filming resumed shortly thereafter, with Tom Cruise on the ground again and Will Smith appearing as a cop who broke into a bar with his partner.

This scene is also not difficult, and the small role played by Ronan will not be allowed to show acting skills.

Will Smith rescued Tom Cruise from the gangsters, then handcuffed Ronan and led him out of the bar, and the scene was done.

Tom Cruise and Will Smith are in very good condition, and Ronan just serves as the background board for the first real meeting of these two characters, and there is no need to play much. Everything is in accordance with the requirements of director Martin Scorsese. Complete step by step on it.

In any case, apart from making a low-level mistake at the beginning, Ronan, with his years of experience as a producer, completed two scenes in only three shots.

After the shooting, Ronan went to Martin Scorsese to check the specific shooting situation.

In the two scenes, the camera is focused on Tom Cruise or Will Smith. His small role who first steps on people and then gets stepped on is very inconspicuous.

Even the face is flashed by.

Ronan also understood why there were only two shots and three shots.

It's not how well he plays, but the camera's requirements for this role are relatively low.

After all, this is a role that is not even a supporting role.

At the end of the two scenes, all of Ronan's scenes were filmed, and then he went back to the dressing room to remove his makeup, and then watched the filming on the set.

Like other crews, during the filming of the crew, Ronan never expressed any opinion on the set, and would maintain the absolute authority of the director during filming.

Even if there is a problem, it can be solved by communicating with the director in private.

What's more, Martin Scorsese's professionalism and ability in directing far surpass him as a producer.

Martin Scorsese is very demanding, Tom Cruise and Will Smith are in very good shape, and most of the shots are one or two takes.

Frankly speaking, on the Oscars, some actors did not get the performance award, not because of their acting skills.

Prejudice often affects the choices of many judges.

Because he had already won the best actor statuette at the last Oscar, and because of their excellent relationship with each other, Will Smith did not compete with Tom Cruise for the first leading actor, but offered to take the slightly lighter second place. Two leading men.

Tom Cruise also worked very hard. He began to prepare for the role before the crew prepared. This extremely vulgar person who appeared in the camera and started with the word F at first glance didn't look like Tom Cruise. Ruth is gone.

In the past, Tom Cruise played too many roles like playing cool and pretending to be handsome. In the eyes of those middle-aged and elderly white people, he is also a representative of the milky school. Even though some films performed well, they still choose to ignore them.

Tom Cruise has always wanted to win an Oscar for Best Actor, even if he can't get it, it won't have much impact on his status in Hollywood.

Before, Tom Cruise and Pat Kingsley fell out, and the fuse was the Oscar rush.

The goal of The Departed is very clear, that is, the future awards season and Oscars. Ronan has set three main goals, namely Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Director.

The focus of Relativity Entertainment this year is Brokeback Mountain, and The Departed Walker will naturally be placed next year.