Chapter 7 Audition

Eric followed James to a small temporary studio. Looking at everything he was familiar with, Eric was a little excited and silently said to the movie equipment around him: Wait, babies, this time I have to be the movie legend that everyone looks up to, and I want future generations to remember Hollywood like the Barry Diller biography. When people mention Eric Williams, they say: He is Hollywood!

As the writer of the script, I skipped all questions about understanding the character during the audition and started acting directly.

In the previous life, Eric also worked as an actor in the process of struggle, and showed his face in many movies and TV series. After all, in that circle, when a certain actor in the crew of a friend matches his image, he is often pulled over by a phone call, mixed with a salary of 18,000 yuan, and by the way, expands his network, and maybe he touches it anytime. It's time for a chance.

Penny Marshall randomly selected a few scenes for Eric to perform. The first few scenes were very simple. Eric had been practicing privately for a few days. In addition, he had a clear picture of the original movie in his mind. Performed easily.

This surprised Brooks and Penny Marshall on the sidelines. Eric's performance was not like a novice with no acting experience at all. If it was at this level during the official shooting, then Eric even connected to the short-term training. No need to proceed, just start film preparations.

Next, Eric, try this part. Penny smiled and handed Eric a script. Eric was sure from her expression that he had passed this stage, and he felt relieved for a while. I'm also afraid of doing something wrong.

Looking at the script in his hand, this is the scene where Mike comforts his daughter who broke up with her boyfriend on the school stage stairs. In this scene, Mike's favorite is also the most classic line of the movie.

Ms. Penny, I need an actress to play against me for this scene.

Of course, Penny Marshall said, and said to a female staff member next to her, Teresa, come and play with Eric.

The scene was over two minutes long, so Eric and a girl named Teresa prepared for a few minutes. Teresa only needs to memorize the lines, after all, she is just a 'prop', but Eric is seriously experiencing all the emotions shown in this scene, seeing her daughter's concern when she is crying, hearing that her daughter may have a relationship with him. Stan's madness when going to bed, clumsy and jerky when comforting his daughter, at a loss when his daughter rushes over for love, etc.

When ready, a staff member called Action, and the performance was about to begin.

Maggie sat on a prop box and pretended to cry.

Mike stepped forward with a concerned look on his face.

Hey Maggie, what's the matter.

Go away. Maggie tucked her hands into her sleeves, ignoring Mike and continued to cry.

Hey, what the hell happened? Mike sat down next to Maggie

What do you want to do, touch my head and say 'I told you already'?

No, no, I won't. Mike hurriedly defended: I just want to know what happened.

Stan dumped me.

Stan dumped you! Mike raised his eyebrows slightly, the surprise on his face flickered, then turned into anger and disbelief.

Of course a father would be delighted to find out that his daughter had broken up with her scumbag boyfriend. In response, the man dumped his daughter,

Again out of anger and disbelief. In the father's concept, his daughter is so excellent, it is only natural that the daughter should dump the scumbag, why should the scumbag dump his daughter!

James Brooks and Penny Marshall, who were watching Eric's performance next to him, both showed surprised expressions at the moment. If Eric's performance just now can be regarded as 60 points, just this facial expression change at this time is enough to make a difference. Eric's performance improved to ninety points. James recognizes Eric somewhat, and someone who can achieve his position will definitely not be the kind of paranoid who is hard to change his mind once he has a bad feeling towards others.

The performance of the two people in the field continued.

Hearing that his daughter might have sex with Stan, Mike became mad for a moment. After making sure that nothing bad happened, he hugged his daughter again, scratching his head awkwardly, and organized vocabulary to comfort his daughter.

When you're young, it's like the end of the world, but it's not like that, it's just beginning. Along the way, you may meet a few assholes, but one day, you will meet one The boy who holds you in the palm of your hand, surrounds you like the sun, rising and falling.

Really?

certainly.

You're so sweet. Maggie threw herself into Mike's arms. After Mike found that his daughter was not feeling normal to him, he hurriedly backed away, grabbed his schoolbag and stood up, while inviting his daughter to participate in his Party, while resisting the fall of her daughter.

pop - pop - pop -

Just after the two people finished their performance, James Brooks and Penny Marshall couldn't help applauding. With their professional eyes, of course they could see how excellent Eric's performance was. The staff next to them also applauded when they saw the actions of the director and the producer.

Michael Krause grinned and clapped his palms beside him. Although he also felt that Eric's performance was excellent, he was not a professional after all, but he knew from the actions of James and Penny that Eric passed the audition, This means that the script of Return to Seventeen was successfully sold, and he could get a commission of at least 100,000 US dollars. Although he owns a small publishing house and has good performance, his entire net worth is only four or five million. Most are real estate. A one-time purchase of 100,000 US dollars is also a huge sum for him.

After passing the most critical audition, many things became logical.

Eric sold the script and signed an actor contract for $250,000 and $500,000, respectively. The price of the script was $50,000 more than expected. This was what Michael won. After all, half of it belonged to him. As for the remuneration, although Eric's performance was excellent, he was a newcomer after all. U.S. dollars are okay too.

In a blink of an eye, Eric found that he already had a net worth of more than 600,000 US dollars. Although the actor's remuneration would not be paid until the filming was completed, it still gave him the illusion of a lifetime. If he had so much money in his previous life, he would definitely Make a movie yourself. It is a pity that among so many colleagues who have worked hard and struggled in the past life circle, only a few have truly become directors.

After signing the contract, Eric left Fox's photography base with a check. The rest is the preparatory work for the film. Although he really wanted to get involved and gain some experience, he had just gained the goodwill of the producer and director, and he didn't want to give them the illusion of being too involved in film matters.

As for the originally planned acting class, it was also cancelled. In the words of Penny Marshall, Eric's performance was perfect, and there was no need to waste time on those elementary acting classes. As for some small flaws in the performance , as long as you correct it during shooting.

Going to the bank with Michael Krause, cashing the check and paying Michael for $125,000, Eric is not too distressed for the money. While Michael didn't do much, it was enough to just recommend the script to the right people. If he was just relying on himself, without any connections, he would be able to sell the script without knowing the Year of the Monkey, let alone the conditions attached to it.

Next, after Jeff resigned unexpectedly, after getting along for more than a month, Eric invited his colleagues to hold a small party at home. Jeff and a few older colleagues did not attend.

After a night of carnival, Eric was drunk by his colleagues and fell asleep.