Hollywood Domination Chapter 11: Dave’s loss

Several police detectives rushed in through the door and passed by many staff members. They ignored the loud or small exclamations and pushed the door into the VIP area of ​​the performance hall, where dozens of There was a big round table full of celebrities in the entertainment industry. Obviously, important awards were being presented on the stage, and they all stared at the stage intently.

The CSI team members approached a blonde woman seriously. Nick stepped forward and thoughtfully tried not to block the view of the guests behind him. He tapped the blonde woman's shoulder with his hand. "Juanita Casson?"

The blond woman turned her head slowly. She painted the classic flaming red lips makeup. Her complexion was white, her eyes were deep, and the corners of her lips were slightly hooked. She didn't show the slightest panic, but smiled secretly as if she knew it well, and answered calmly, "Yes?"

The policemen let out a low sigh, Nick swallowed his saliva, he kept his composure, "I-I-uh-"

The smile in Juanita's eyes deepened. She crossed her legs, tilted her head slightly, and waited patiently for Nick's next words. Her blue-green eyes sparkled, and she looked up and down at the young and handsome Nick with great interest. . "Yes?"

"I—I——" Nick suddenly burst into obscenity, "Fuck, I'm sorry, I forgot the words again."

There was a burst of good-natured laughter on the set, and Jenny resisted the urge to roll her eyes, and laughed in response: This is the fourth time Nick has forgotten his words in this scene.

The makeup artist came up to touch up the makeup of the two. George Edes, the actor of Nick, seized the opportunity and quickly recited the lines. The special effects team stepped forward to adjust the green screen without losing the opportunity. After a short break, the director said, "Action!"

While he was speaking, Jenny skillfully opened the performing arts space, called out the character of Marilyn Monroe, and re-immersed herself in the character. She focused on the green screen not far away—— In fact, only her table and two or three tables next to her will be real actors in the entire awards show, and the rest will be produced with special effects in the future, and they will be embedded in the Emmy Awards held earlier this year. One of the gimmicks in the first episode of the second season. Including the live audience in the back, they are all done in this way.

Different from finished films that include soundtracks and background vocals, the shooting scene was very quiet, and Jenny could clearly hear Nick's footsteps, and then his poke, "Juanita Casson? "

She suddenly thought of Marilyn's first appearance under the spotlight, that coquettish frown and smile. For Marilyn, sexiness is her best weapon and the most solid armor. She has beauty, which gives her an edge when and where she wants to be in control.

A confident and mysterious smile naturally appeared on Juanita's lips, and she turned around calmly, "Yes?"

This time, George got stuck and couldn't even continue his lines. The annoyance in the director's voice is already evident, "Cut——Nogood!"

He stepped forward and pulled George straight to the side, "Look man, I know you're crazy about her, Hell, we're all like that, and she's just too beautiful to be in, I'm sure there will be a lot of people tonight Thinking of her flying an airplane."

He pointed to Jenny, without any hesitation that she was on the side and could hear his voice completely. "It's nothing to be ashamed of, you don't have to restrain yourself, what you have to do is get into the character. Nick is also smitten with Juanita, you have a great chemistry, you just remember to say the lines, it's like Nick, you're so obsessed, but you're still struggling to do your part. Do you know what I mean? George, this is a real show, and there's no reason why you can't do it well."

George casts an awkward glance at Jenny, who smiles at him, but George doesn't look fascinated - Jenny has tested the time limits of empathy for this character, and it will be strong enough to affect her completely The time of temperament is actually not long, that is, three to five minutes, the length of a shot.

"OK, let me try." He said, smiling at the director with a good temper, "Don't be angry with me, OK? You said that everyone is fascinated by her. I am the closest to her. Of course, there is no exception."

Jenny smiled and said, "Hey, I'm right there."

The director grinned at her with an expression between annoyance and affection, and he muttered, "God knows where you came from, I mean—"

He shook his head, and rushed back before he finished speaking, "There's not much time to waste, George, let's brew it, and let me know when it's done."

George stood alone on the side, silently lucking out for a while, "I can do it."

This time, they went through the scene without a hitch, followed by a brief intermission, where George would continue to shoot some shots on the same set, and Jenny could go back to rest, and then continue to wait for her next scene. group shot. Of course, the dress cannot be taken off, and her next set of shots changes the set but not the clothes.

Although it did not appear on TV for more than 20 seconds, this set of shots took almost an hour back and forth, and Jenny was a little tired. She went to the snack area in the corner of the studio to get water, and George followed. "Hey, I wanted to say sorry, I might have been a little out this morning."

Jenny grinned, "Isn't this a testament to my charm? Just like what the director said, you are fascinated by Juanita."

George laughed too, and he took a few inquiring looks at Jenny before suddenly saying, "Wow, seriously, you're really like two people, on stage and off—I mean, in front of the camera , when you smiled like that, I was like a kid who just fell in love, and I was completely fascinated by you. But once the show is over, with the sound of Boom, those mysterious charms suddenly disappear, and you are still very happy. Beautiful, but—but—I don’t know how to put it, but it’s like a different person.”

"Are you trying to ask me out or are you trying to compliment my acting?" Jenny jokes, "If it's the former, you're really doing a terrible job."

"What if it's the latter?" George also took a bottle of water, opened it and took two sips.

"That's very good of you," said Jenny.

George laughed, "Thanks - I have to say, I'm glad you're two people on and off the scene, I mean, my God, I have a girlfriend, and I love her, I don't want to let She was disappointed."

Jenny was also amused by him, and the two chatted a little more. George asked her to come to his party to play when she was free, and then went back to the show.

According to the filming schedule, there would be a five-hour break before she could go home after filming the interrogation scene. Jenny looked for it, and soon found that Dave was standing in the corner of the set, and she walked towards him happily, "Is my acting not bad?"

Dave looked at her with complicated eyes, and he smiled after a while, "You are very good."

Since I'm so good, why aren't you happy for me? Jenny wanted to continue, but she still didn't speak. If Jenny was here, maybe she would not understand Dave's current mood, but as Chen Zhen, it was impossible for her not to understand.

The two were silent all the way, and didn't say much in the trailer. This is a public trailer, and there are two or three extras waiting to play.

When the crowd dwindled and it was just the two of them in the trailer, Dave said, "Jenny, you did a great job."

He seemed a little uneasy and guilty, and Jenny made a questioning expression, "Thank you?"

Dave sighed, and finally told the truth, "I'm afraid it will be difficult for you to get that permanent role in Buffy."

"This--" Jenny didn't know what to say, many complicated thoughts flashed through her mind, could it be...but she didn't want to think Dave was so selfish...

"You are so beautiful." Dave said, breaking her doubts, "The acting skills are so good, you are completely two people on and off the scene. I didn't expect you to be so... so... in front of the camera ..."

He stuttered, and finally said it in full, "So radiant, so beautiful, like a born star, I think you just barge into the audition scene of any company, with your beauty and acting skills You can easily get a role."

This is the first time for Jenny to hear so many compliments in one day, even though she herself can feel Jenny Jane's young and beautiful body, coupled with Marilyn Monroe's strength What kind of effect will the aura of the movie be, but I still didn't expect the final result to be so brilliant, from George Edes, who played with her, to the director, and of course the makeup artist, and now Dave again.

"Oh, Dave," she said, and couldn't help smiling.

Dave shook his head, looking more guilty, "But because of this, I can't give you the role of Buffy. Sorry, Jane, it's just a regular role, it shouldn't be too brilliant, And your demeanor will completely overwhelm Sarah. It is a female lead drama, and the female lead must be the most dazzling one in the play."

He seemed to have more than enough to say, and added, "I can't sacrifice her for you—even if I wanted to, and you successfully entered the film crew, Sarah would push you out. There is a serious conflict between your positions and hers. "

Jenny already knew that on the night of their first date, Sarah Michelle Gellar was the one who booked Dave's 'Eat and Clean'. The popular young girl in the school is also a blonde beauty-but she didn't expect that her outstanding performance in CSI would cause her to lose a job.

However, this also shows Dave's professionalism. No matter what, he is still very devoted to his work as an actor and assistant director. At least after she opened fire, he was not fascinated, but immediately thought of his work.

"I understand." Jenny said, trying to put on a smile to comfort him, "I understand, Dave, you mean I'm too good, too much for that role."

Dave seemed slightly relieved, and he nodded. "You should be thankful that you are a guest star in an episode of CSI, and there is no similar female role in the show. Otherwise, she will definitely use all her influence to try to reduce your role, and even threaten the screenwriter to kill you as soon as possible, so that you Disappear. Even if she doesn't, her agent will do it for her."

This is an obvious hint that Dave thinks Sarah will treat her like this if she enters the Buffy crew. Considering that he and Sarah are very familiar, Jenny believes that Dave's idea is very reasonable. And she also understands what Dave didn't say - she was introduced by Dave to join the crew. When Sarah found out that Jenny's acting skills and beauty completely suppressed her in the opponent's scene, there must be a rift in the friendship between Dave and her. .

Compared to the only leading actor, although the actor and assistant director are important, they are not so irreplaceable.

"I see." She breathed out and comforted Dave, "Don't worry, Dave, this is not my goal."

Dave seems to believe her words, he asked curiously, "Then what is your goal?"

"Probably like all girls, my dream is to be the heroine in an A-level production," Jenny shrugged, and said as lightly as possible, "You know, not a regular role in a TV series, so lose this opportunity It's a pity, but it won't disappoint me too much."

She hoped that Dave would laugh at her for being too high-spirited, and warn her that she should eat one bite at a time, and walk step by step on the road, and tell her that Buffy's regular role is a good opportunity for newcomers. — but Dave didn't.

Instead, he looked at her with a very strange look, and said slowly, "For many people, this is a distant dream, Jenny, but it is not for you, believe me, You already have all the conditions to be on the big screen, what you lack is just an opportunity. Many people come to Los Angeles with such a dream, and then struggle on the line of food and clothing-but you are not, some people are born in the fast lane , they rush to the top much faster than others, believe me, Jenny, you are such a person."

Jenny didn't know whether to praise him for his sharp eyesight, or tell him with a wry smile: Of course you are right, you praised Jenny Jane + Marilyn Monroe.

In the end she just laughed it off and said, "Oh, Dave, give me that encouragement when the time comes. Now I just want to get this scene done."

Dave hesitated to speak, and finally he nodded, "Of course, this is the most important...but you have to be careful, Jane."

His expression became serious, "On the set, it's never uncommon to see people who are jealous of their talents."