Chapter 17 End of Shooting

How do you get closer to someone you just met? There may be many ways, but having common interests and talking about topics that interest her is undoubtedly a good idea.

Yes, I have been learning dance since I was three years old, and I still perform in the troupe. Even now, I often participate in community troupe performances, and I often participate in drama camps during the holidays. Under Ryan's unmarked guidance, The topic of the two quickly shifted to the performance. When they talked about the experience in the performance, Natalie's eyes sparkled and she inadvertently raised her chin.

Which dance or performance do you prefer? Ryan asked.

Acting! Natalie gave the answer without thinking, and then asked back, Ryan, are you also interested in acting?

The boy shrugged, but didn't answer immediately. He and Natalie were in the corner of the living room, and on the other side of the sofa, Nicole was chatting with the Hershlers and saw these people who had not met in their previous lives. It's actually quite fun to put together.

Hey, Ryan, what should I ask you? Natalie wrinkled her nose in dissatisfaction.

Speaking of which, this guy who is only one year older than her is quite interesting. He is much better than those little brats at school and neighbors. Not only is he not naive, but he is mature like a little adult, especially when the two of them talk about it. He was always able to get to the point of the topic, and most of the things that were provoked were of interest to her.

It's just a little bad, he seems to have a hard time concentrating, and his mind wanders frequently.

Huh? Ryan scratched his head, What?

Are you also interested in acting? Natalie gritted her teeth and raised her pointed chin proudly, Looking like you, you have no experience in acting.

Can you see this too? The boy rolled his eyes deliberately.

Of course? Natalie seemed to be at odds with him.

Actually, I'm participating in the shooting of a movie, otherwise how can I come to the East Coast from Los Angeles! Ryan said lightly, as if it was no big deal.

Film? Shooting? Natalie's eyes gradually widened, followed by a suspicious look, Come on, Ryan, I'm not stupid, you can't lie to me.

It's true, if you don't believe me, you can ask Nicole. Ryan pointed to the center of the living room, Do you know? Miss Nicole Kidman, a famous Australian movie star, is starring in Across the Horizon being shown in North America. Yes, you just need to make a phone call and ask the theater to know if it's true or not.

Natalie is naturally not so boring, but after hearing the boy say this, she gradually believed 70% in her heart, but she was still unconvinced. After all, everyone who watched her performance said she was a genius, and she was compared by a peer of the same age. What's the matter, Isn't it because of Nicole's relationship, you played a small character who didn't even have a line in it?

Oh, Nat, what you said is too shocking. Ryan put on a look of injury.

Humph~

Ryan and Nicole didn't stay for too long, and they said goodbye before dinner. Although he and Natalie had a lot of verbal confrontation, they had a good time talking, especially without knowing it, Natalie Li was told a lot by him. This girl was just like what he had seen in his previous life. Because she was too smart and precocious, she was not popular among her peers and had few friends.

With just a little effort, the boy asked for her phone number and mailing address, and stated clearly that there was no winner or loser on the topic of art today.

I'll write to her when I get back to Los Angeles, be sure to refute her.

Children of this age are the most competitive, and Natalie is naturally not convinced, and also said that she will show him in the letter.

It was the first time that Nicole saw someone of her age who could talk to the boy. Nicole was a little happy. You know, although she never mentioned it, she was always a little worried. Ryan didn't interact with his peers, and he would not be able to grow up with him. Very unfavorable, and this girl named Natalie, she has also observed, is indeed very smart.

Does it mean that smart kids only associate with smart kids? It was an idea that came to Nicole inadvertently after returning to Philadelphia.

The trip to New York made Ryan keep hidden in the bottom of his heart, and some things that emerged because of this shooting, re-pressed into the darkest and deepest part of his heart.

After meeting Natalie and talking to her on the phone before leaving New York, Ryan began to work hard to get rid of the bad state where he often couldn't distinguish between fantasy and reality. Since he already exists in this world, why bother. Everything in the previous life, if it continues like this, maybe one day he will split his personality and become a mental patient.

After entering into mid-November, the film began to wrap up. Ryan followed the crew, and sometimes went to the streets, sometimes entered the church, sometimes became a problem student, and even performed on the stage in the movie. King Arthur and the Sword in the Stone.

Probably after more than a month of experience, the boy's state has stabilized a lot, and the problem of difficulty in acting has also been solved to a considerable extent. At least there will be no more situations where Nicole can't get out of the scene and let Nicole come to help. , and his perfect interpretation has almost been unanimously praised by David Fincher and Al Pacino.

David, now you won't complain about the actors I picked.

During the filming interval, Harvey Weinstein and David Fincher had some exchanges. Mr. Fatty still remembers the complaints of David Fincher. The actress is too beautiful and looks like a vase, and he has never seen the little boy. , could be a disaster for the movie.

But now I'm going to say, Miss Nicole Kidman is too pretty, of course, she's just as good at acting as she looks, and as for Ryan, I'd love to ask you, Harvey, where did you get it? With such a pervert, I'm sure everyone will compare him to Jodie Foster after this movie is released!

David Fincher let out a sigh of relief, he suddenly felt that this film could become his debut, it must be the favor of Goddess of Luck.

Patting David Fincher's arm, Harvey Weinstein walked to the other side. During this time, he has carefully read all the books published by the boy, although they are full of childishness. The stories, but there is no doubt that they are very exciting, to be precise, these should be classified as all-age novels, and most importantly, these stories are extremely suitable for adaptation into movies.

He even felt that when the boy was writing these stories, he had already thought about what to do in the future!

This is a gold mine! No, it is clearly a treasure island with countless treasures!

Ryan stretched a long, lazy waist. If it was an ordinary child, after such a boring filming and work, he would have been exhausted and yawned all day long.

Similarly, the boy was also a little tired, but he clearly felt that his seemingly thin body was much stronger than expected.

There were several night shots, all of which exceeded twelve o'clock, but after a night's rest, he would be refreshed and full of energy the next day.

In fact, this situation has emerged in recent years. Otherwise, where would he have had so much energy to plagiarize so many works.

...She asked me to tell you that she went to see you dancing! The mother in the driver's seat turned her head in disbelief, but the boy's emotional and slightly hoarse voice did not stop, Grandma said you When I was little, I had a fight with her, just before the dance...

As the boy spoke, the mother slowly covered her mouth, and at some point tears filled her eyes, and she finally couldn't help crying.

The boy looked at her, Grandma's answer is...every day!

Looking at the crying mother, the boy asked, What did you ask her?

The sobbing mother tried her best to suppress her excitement, and put her hands on her chest unconsciously, I... Did I make her proud!

The boy's lips twitched, as if he was talking about his mother, and it seemed he was talking about Nicole. The two in the car couldn't hold back their excitement anymore, and hugged tightly together, full of deep affection. every corner of the car.

great! David Fincher clenched his fists hard, and then subconsciously touched his pantothenic nose. Suddenly, he felt that after today's filming was over, he should call his parents.

Others are not much better than Mr. Director. A few emotional people are even quietly wiping their tears. This group of shots is so perfect and so touching, but no one applauds because the siblings are still close. hug tightly together.

Nicole! Ryan used all his strength to hold the woman who cared for him with all his heart, I love you! You are the best person in the world for me!

I love you too, Ryan! Nicole rubbed the back of the boy's head vigorously until her light brown hair became a bird's nest, still reluctant to let go.

This is the last shot of Ryan and Nicole, and although the film is still a short distance away from filming, after that, they can leave Philadelphia and head back to Los Angeles.

It’s impossible not to go back. St. John’s Primary School has called several times, saying that the boy’s time off is too long. If he can’t go back to school before December, he can only repeat the grade in the new school year. There is a quiz waiting for him.

Of course, none of these will be placed in the boy's eyes. The test at this age is just child's play for him.

That night, the crew held a small party as a farewell to the two. Compared with the somewhat glamorous and arrogant Nicole Kidman, the boy was more popular in the crew, although he would occasionally make trouble. , also loves to tease people, but almost everyone recognizes him.

Especially Al Pacino, who was teased the most by the boy, but had the best relationship with the boy. When the boy left, he specially gave him an amethyst lucky stone.