Chapter 26: little actress

Supporting daughter!

Ryan was slightly taken aback, and rummaged through the table. After a while, he found a piece of information, looked at some familiar names on it, and showed a faint smile.

"Scarlett Johansson!"

"Let's see, this year is less than ten years old!"

"Congratulations Helen, you have found a very promising young actor."

"I can let her come over to audition tomorrow. If there is no accident, I think there should be no problem."

"However, "Chain Saw" is a horror movie, I hope you can get rid of her parents."

Ryan is very familiar with Scarlett Johansson.

Scarlett Johansson was born on November 22, 1984 in New York, USA. In 1994, starred in the movie debut "Prodigal Bodyguard".

It's a pity that this film was not ideal, and it only won a lot of Golden Raspberry Awards. In the next few years, she participated in two films, "Manny and Lo" and "The Horse Whisperer". .

Until 2003, she starred in the feature film "Lost in Translation" and became a well-known Hollywood actress. She also played the role of Black Widow in "The Avengers" and really became popular, thus becoming one of the first-line actresses in Hollywood .

Oh, by the way, the director of "Lost in Translation" is Sofia Coppola.

Ryan will naturally not reject Scarlett Johansson, but there is a premise that her parents must be dealt with.

"Saw" is a horror film, and it is inevitable to encounter some problems during the filming process. If the young actor's parents are difficult to deal with, it will be very troublesome.

Even provoked the trade unions.

No production crew in Hollywood would want to deal with these unions.

Hearing what Ryan said, Helen relaxed, and said: "You can rest assured about her parents, I have known her mother for a long time, so there is no need to worry about these things."

What Helen said was a little cryptic.

The reason is very simple. Scarlett Johansson's mother is a Jewish producer, and her grandfather is a director and editor, both of whom are in the industry.

Although this kind of family background is not comparable to the Coppola family, it can be regarded as somewhat well-connected in Hollywood, and naturally knows the rules of Hollywood.

Otherwise, Helen would not have personally called to inquire about this matter.

"As long as her acting skills are competent, I have no problem here." Ryan can agree to this matter, but the premise is that Scarlett Johansson's acting skills must pass, and at the very least it must be above or below the passing line.

Otherwise, even if she was the famous black widow in her previous life, she would refuse without hesitation.

"There shouldn't be any problem with her acting skills. She just participated in a movie, so she has some experience."

Helen thought of the film "The Prodigal Bodyguard" starring Scarlett Johansson, which probably won't be released until July. With Ryan's shooting speed, the schedules of the two films may be very close.

Ryan hung up the phone. Given his relationship with Helen, as long as his acting skills pass the test, if nothing else happens, the role can be considered settled.

Of course, whether there is the fame bonus of Scarlett Johansson in her previous life, I am afraid only he knows.

"Sofia, tomorrow Helen will bring someone over for an audition, remember to prepare." Ryan said while looking at Sofia Coppola who was carefully reviewing the script.

"Can."

Sofia Coppola raised her head, showing a serious look, and said, "I've seen little Scarlett, a very cheerful little girl, so I don't want her to participate in this film."

"It's not a good thing for a little girl who is less than ten years old to star in such a horror movie."

She had met Scarlett Johansson in Helen's company, so she was somewhat resistant to Helen's intention to let Scarlett Johansson play a supporting role.

Hearing this, Ryan rolled his eyes helplessly, and said, "I think this matter should be decided by Scarlett Johansson herself."

After speaking, he instructed Sofia Coppola, got up and walked outside.

Today he is going to the second-hand car market to buy a cheap second-hand car. If he has enough time, he will also meet a housing manager and change to a new residence.

"Perhaps you are right."

Sofia Coppola glanced at Ryan who was about to go out, and did not continue the topic, but reminded: "You need a better car now, preferably a car like Bentley, which is cheap and suitable attend various occasions."

Bentley!

Ryan was a little dumbfounded, and waved to her to show that he knew.

Although "The Blair Witch" bought out the copyright money, 20th Century Fox has paid as scheduled.

But after deducting the money borrowed from Helen, her agent's share, and studio expenses, there was only a little over 600,000 US dollars left.

In addition to the money used to film "Chain Saw", some funds have to be left to pay studio staff salaries, utilities, rent, plus daily expenses.

Such as buying a second-hand car, changing to a residence closer to Hollywood, a few sets of clothes for attending parties, and so on.

It is estimated to be a small expense.

As for the extravagance of Bentley, it is not in his consideration for the time being.

Ryan is worried that once 20th Century Fox pays the box office share, and if it slows down a little bit, he will face financial constraints, so now is not the time to spend money recklessly.

Sofia Coppola in the studio continued to flip through the scripts and shots in her hand. She came from an acting family and had played many roles, so she had seen many scripts.

From her experience, the script in front of her can only be regarded as neat, far from being excellent.

The beginning of the script was very bloody, and she could fully imagine it. The harsh sound of the chainsaw, coupled with the scene of blood and flesh flying everywhere, was absolutely creepy.

From the point of view of a work of art, there is nothing but gore and gore.

But if you look at it from a commercial perspective, such a horrific scene will definitely attract the attention of many viewers.

"This kind of plot!"

She shook her head, said to herself in a somewhat tangled manner, "A young commercial film director."

"Perhaps it is because of his business vision that UU Reading www.uukanshu.com "The Blair Witch" will be successful."

Her father, Francis Ford Coppola, as the director of the famous "The Godfather", can be regarded as a pinnacle of art film directors.

However, she has understood one thing since she was a child. What Hollywood seeks most is commercialization. An art film director will never become the mainstream of Hollywood. On the contrary, a commercial director will often be favored by major film companies.

Now these sub-shots in her hands do not have the slightest artistic flavor, they are completely commercialized, but they can touch the hearts of the audience.

This is by no means what an independent film should appear in.

It's more like the style of Hollywood film companies.

However, looking at the very simple studio in front of her, she vaguely understood Ryan's pursuit of the box office.

With the theme of horror, thrilling plots, **** scenes, unexpected endings, and a low-cost investment budget, it is summed up together.

It's not hard for Sofia Coppola to come to a conclusion.

Once this "Chain Saw" succeeds at the box office, it will be a classic with a small and big name, and it may be recorded in the annals of Hollywood history.

She suddenly felt envious. Ryan, as the sole investor, producer, director, and editor of "The Blair Witch", has long been recorded in Hollywood history.

The "Chain Saw" in her hand is also likely to be included in the annals of Hollywood history.

Such an honor is enough to make any director envious.

"Once this film is successful, then as an assistant director, I may surprise old Coppola!"

Sofia Coppola smiled, suddenly finding it amusing to think of her father being taken aback or angry.