As soon as Ronald returned to Los Angeles, Tom Cruise came to talk to him about the "sugar-coated trap".
"Who are you thinking of?" Ronald smiled as he watched Diane serve him coffee.
"Ahem, there are two candidates, Gene Hackman, and Robert Duvall. They have acting skills, but they can't... you know..."
"Huh?" Ronald also took a sip. This is the latest model of automatic coffee machine made in Japan. It is equipped with matching coffee. It tastes good. Maybe it was Cruise who blatantly said that he wanted to use it to set off himself.
I feel a bit embarrassed about the names of the two golden supporting actors in the acting.
"Both of the candidates you mentioned are good. Personally, I prefer Robert Duvall." Ronald glanced at Diane, who was smiling. She finally got rid of her reputation as a coffee geek. Robert Duvall and
She had acted in a TV series before and was very friendly to her. When Ronald said this to Diane, he thought it was because of his own reasons.
Of course, this is one of the reasons, but more importantly, Gene Hackman offended Ronald over the "Silence of the Lambs" script. Now that Anthony Hopkins has won the Best Actor, Hackman must
I regret it so much that I might not want to participate in a movie directed by Ronald.
"Of course..." Tom Cruise also glanced at Diane, and he could think of this reason. Paula Wagner said that Ronald would most likely choose Robert Duvall, but Gene Hackman would play a supporting role.
His reputation is more famous. He has acting skills and does not worry about his image being damaged. The image of Luthor, the villain in the Superman series of movies at that time, is also deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Can such a person better set off his extraordinary acting skills?
Moreover, Robert Duvall had previously collaborated with him on the box-office failure "Thunderbolt". Although it was not necessarily his problem, after all... Hollywood is still a bit superstitious.
"I actually have other reasons..." Ronald hugged Diane's waist and kissed her on the face. Then he said seriously to Tom Cruise, "Do you like the movie The Godfather?
"
"Of course..." Tom Cruise made a gesture of praying to his godfather for help.
"Yes, this movie is the bible for American men, especially those who watch movies. Just like The Love Story is the bible for female romance movies. As soon as people see the casting in this movie, they will know who they are.
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This is typical of actors whose characters overflow with charm. The important key to the sugar-coated trap is that your performance must be convincing. I think, in addition to your own acting skills, we need all the power we can draw on, such as using some Godfather movies
The old faces inside borrow their splendor.
In this way, it’s not surprising that your character, Mitchell, made some wrong choices under the pressure of such a gang. It also allows the female audience to identify with the shock and vulnerability you showed, and also allows them to identify with your wife’s reaction to Mitchell in the end.
understanding.
If you use some actors who are not easily reminiscent of gangsters, it will be more difficult to make the audience empathize and understand your performance.
Tom, your acting skills have been honed for so many years, and now it's time to show off. I will not let go of any opportunity to help."
"Huh?" Tom Cruise thought Ronald was trying to show off as the godfather of the younger generation in Hollywood, but he didn't expect that this old friend would actually consider this matter from the perspective of winning an award.
How rare it is. Such a noble person who made his debut and made himself a star of commercial films. When it comes to the most critical moment of winning awards, he would rather put the box office second and show his acting skills first.
One person.
"Diane, do you still remember when we played Francis (Coppola)'s urchin outside the world together? At that time, we didn't expect that today..." Cruise suppressed his inner excitement and deliberately told Diane some old stories.
"Stop talking, I was... ha..." Diane glanced at Ronald, meaning that I didn't expect to marry the director's assistant.
"Okay, then send them an invitation to audition. My casting director Julia Taylor will make the right choice..." Ronald smiled and drank the coffee. Although it was already confirmed, it was normal.
The audition process still has to go through.
"What do you know? I have some internal gold bases in Scientology that process good coffee. Our own people farm it there. There is nothing bad. I will give you some when the time comes..."
"Uh..." I'm sorry that Tom Cruise disliked that his coffee was not certified by Scientology, and used their multimeter to remove the painful trauma and memories left by the criminals sent to the earth by the Emperor of the Universe...
This guy, I have to remind Paula Wagner, is obviously not a good thing if he gets in too deep.
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"I'm very careful about balancing his religious life and professional life. Tom is not an idiot, and Nicole doesn't care much. It's just that sometimes, a star needs some people's blind worship and uncomplaining consideration.
.Neither I nor his wife can do this. Don’t worry, it’s still limited to the weird beliefs that some people in Hollywood often have.”
A few days later, Ronald lowered his head and talked to Paula Wagner on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
"Then I'm relieved." Ronald looked back at the star Tom Hanks who was surrounded by everyone. This Tom didn't have this type of problem.
"Hi……"
Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, sat on the ground on the Walk of Fame, showing very happy expressions. Today is the dedication ceremony of his exclusive star, which was built by the Walk of Fame Committee.
A bronze star with Tom Hanks' name engraved on it and a small movie camera-style icon next to it.
They took a leave of absence from the set of "Sleepless in Seattle" to attend the dedication ceremony of Tom Hanks' star. A brick on the sidewalk was pried out and replaced with a star with Tom Hanks' name.
Then there are interviews and reports from various media and photo sessions.
Of course, in addition to Tom Hanks's own mood and feelings, the most important thing is to promote the movie "Pink League".
Although it is called the Avenue of Stars, it does not mean that you will automatically have your own star if you are a star.
Except for those stars of the older generation who have unfortunately passed away (you need to have a certain celebrity reputation), they will be automatically added by the Avenue of Stars Committee. Other stars must take the initiative to contact the committee in order to have a star of their own.
In addition to taking the initiative to contact, living stars also need to be nominated. This includes film companies and fan groups. Anyone can nominate. As long as they are approved by the nominees, the list of new stars that year will be selected at the committee meeting that year.
In addition to this almost easy nomination, there is also a one-time payment of tens of thousands of dollars for installation and maintenance costs.
It is this high cost that prevents most celebrities from having their stars on the Walk of Fame. Not many celebrities are so narcissistic that they are willing to spend the money to install stars with their own names, and then let fans search for them among thousands of stars.
own name.
Therefore, generally speaking, the cost of this star installation ceremony is based on the marketing expenses spent by celebrities when they launch new movies, new TV series, new albums, etc.
Tom Hanks was no exception. Taking advantage of the weekend when the crew of "Sleepless in Seattle" was off, he came over specially to participate in the promotion activities of "Pink Alliance".
"Tom, Rita, you are comparing the stars together, let us take some pictures..." The photographer called the two celebrity couples and asked them to make moves.
"Is this okay? Hahaha" Tom Hanks showed off his ability as a comedy star again, making exaggerated gestures with his wife, pointing to their own stars, and cooperating with the media's publicity.
"Congratulations..." After taking the photo, Ronald went up and hugged Tom Hanks. Such a dedicated male star should be cherished. Whether on the set or cooperating with publicity, Tom Hanks is very professional.
of.
Not only did he fly back to participate in the promotion during his break in accordance with the contract, but he also brought his wife along to appear on the show. It can be said that it was buy one get one free, which was very cost-effective.
Of course, this was done in the name of Rita Wilson supporting her husband. A small number of questions from various media reporters focused on how they supported each other and helped each other's careers.
"Diane, Diane... put your arms around Ronald and take one..."
The dedication ceremony for Tom Hanks' star has just been completed here. Diane Lane, who also played an important role in "Pink", has also become the focus of the media. Today is also the completion of her star on the Walk of Fame.
ceremony.
"Hey, today is Diane's big day. You should take more photos of her. I am just a director behind the scenes. Walk of Fame, you have to figure out who is the protagonist..."
Ronald smiled and used Diane as a prop for a while, and then half-jokingly asked the photographers he knew well to take more photos with Diane as the center.
"Hahaha..." The photojournalists laughed together. If you hadn't come here, would we have taken so many marketing photos for the sake of face?
"Hehehe..." Diane was extremely happy. Having her own star on the Avenue of Stars is an important symbol that she is on the same level as the stars of the golden age.
She was dressed very casually today, just like an ordinary woman in Los Angeles. She wore a long skirt, a pair of sandals, and a hat that was worn crookedly and covered with her hands. It was a very typical bohemian style.
Anyway, this kind of ceremony cannot be as formal as an awards show. What's important is a playful look that reminds fans of her most popular look in the early 1980s.
Ronald also watched with a smile. His wife was very happy today. This action achieved better results than expected. It still killed two birds with one stone...
Afterwards, both stars went to take turns to be interviewed by reporters, while Ronald and Paula Wagner talked about the "Sugar-coated Trap" project.
"What do you think about the heroine?"
"Now many people are asking for help, and I always reply, saying that I should choose according to the requirements of the plot. But there are three people who recommended it, and I am a little moved."
What Ronald is talking about is the role of Abby, Tom Cruise's wife in the play. Because this is a role with Tom Cruise, it is a shortcut to fame. Many people came to ask for it, and three of them he
Carefully consider both human feelings and suitability.
The first one is Jane Tripplehorn, recommended by Michael Douglas. She played a supporting role in "Basic Instinct" as the psychiatrist and lover of the police detective played by Michael Douglas.
According to Douglas, this Jane Tripplehorn is a Broadway-trained actress with solid acting skills. And she has an advantage: she looks somewhat similar to JFK’s wife Jacqueline. She is a perfect match for the protagonist of the script, who is a Harvard law graduate.
Michael Douglas didn't have a strong recommendation, but he was able to make a phone call and find out the key points of the role. This Jane Tripplehorn still found a very weighty recommender.
The second one was Robin Wright recommended by Bob Reiner. This was the actor he discovered in "The Princess Bride".
Reiner's main recommendation is that Robin White can switch seamlessly between innocence and sexiness, which is very suitable for a role like a housewife who goes to the company to seduce her boss after her husband is threatened.
Reiner's "The Princess Bride" is his favorite director's work, and he has always maintained a good relationship with the actors of that year. According to him, Robin White had already worked on "Robin Hood (Kevin)" two years ago.
· Costner)", she should have become a star. It was only because she got pregnant with Madonna's ex-husband Sean Penn that she gave up this opportunity to become a star.
Reiner felt that an actor with such qualifications should not be wasted, so he strongly recommended his old staff to audition with Ronald, and ensured that Robin White's professionalism and acting skills did not require Ronald to put more thought into it.
As for the third candidate, it was the noble person Ronald met when he was debuting, the niece that Jane Fonda called to recommend, Brigitte Fonda.
The star who agreed to film Ronald's script made him a new star screenwriter. Later, he acquired his leg warmer factory and made his first pot of gold. Now he is married to cable TV tycoon Turner.
Ronald had to take special care of the person she specially recommended. The advantage of Bridget Fonda was that among the three candidates, she had the temperament closest to that of an American housewife.
She was able to give up her life in Boston and work with her husband at an unknown law firm in a small southern town. Later, her husband encountered a gangster business and had to get out. She was also able to seduce her husband's boss. In the end, she forgave her husband for cheating because of love, and the two gave up.
With the money and status at your fingertips, I went back to Boston to find a small law firm and start over.
This plot requires Abby, the wife, to love her husband very much to convince the audience, especially the female audience. Although the husband is played by Tom Cruise, if this Abby's appearance and temperament are not convincing enough,
On the contrary, it is easy to cause the audience to dislike her.
Judging from Bridget Fonda's audition photos, she has inherited the fragility of her grandfather Henry Fonda's appearance very well, as well as the energy that can burst out of fragility.
"Tom has no bias. He said he believes you can choose the most suitable Abby for him..." Paula Wagner conveyed Cruise's idea to Ronald. A movie that would allow him to give up his active influence on casting.
Projects are rare now.
"Ronnie, I'm so happy today. You don't know how excited my father will be when he sees my star..."
Diane ended the interview, came over and hugged Ronald and didn't want to let go. Today, she completed another one of her life ideals.
"When can the laying ceremony of your star be held? There will definitely be many friends who will come to be happy for you."
"Me? I'm still young. Stars for directors are rare." Ronald said with a smile. Unlike celebrities, directors are generally not the focus of marketing activities, so there are not many people who get stars. Most of them are
He is an old director from the golden age.
Now even Spielberg, Lucas, Scorsese, Coppola and others don’t have stars.
Ronald smiled and decided to take advantage of the fact that "400 Years Later" will be released in the second half of the year to let Coppola's star fall.
And then add Roger Corman's star too, there's no way I can get ahead of them.
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"Francis, how have you considered the things I told you about the stars?"
"It always feels inappropriate for a director to be on the Avenue of Stars. Besides, what's the point of showing off having your name trampled on?"
Ronald and Coppola called afterward, and it turned out that Coppola, as a director, didn't have much interest in it.
"Think about the marketing of the movie, and think about the box office this star can bring you, Francis. I know it's a bit contrary to your habits, but for the box office..."
"Hey, what you said makes sense, but I can't help you. Just do what you say..." Coppola thought of the money he still owed to the bank, so he could only cooperate obediently.
"Okay, I'll write a letter myself to nominate you..." Ronald laughed. He still had something to ask Coppola for help with.