Hollywood Domination Chapter 22: Illusion

Although it is only an episode of a TV series, the importance is far less than that of a professional film critic to write a review, but in 2001, the Internet is experiencing its explosive growth, and many netizens have spontaneously A social circle has been formed, and of course there is also a small circle composed of movie fans and drama fans. They often rely on the discussion board of IMDB to seriously rate the performance of TV dramas and movies and start discussions. And CSI, as a relatively high-profile CBS crime drama, has certainly attracted a lot of attention.

After this episode was broadcast, there was a wave of posts on the discussion board, and the number of posts was much higher than usual. Most people gave the new episode an excellent performance of 8 points, but the focus of the discussion still revolved around Juanita Casson and Jennifer Jefferson who played her.

'I think CSI201 is a very good drama series, adhering to the consistent excellent tradition, the technical details are true, and the reasoning is also very solid, but under the performance of Juanita, the plot seems too thin, completely overwhelmed by Jennifer Jay Fossen's performance outweighs his presence. Half an hour after the broadcast, when I look back at the episode, all I can think of is Juanita's stunning performance and the urgency to rewatch every minute of her performance. The plot failed to leave any impression on me, and it was completely reduced to the background of Juanita's beauty. If it is correct to choose Jennifer Jefferson from the viewing point of view, she completely lights up the whole episode, but From the final effect, the producer made a wrong choice. Juanita's beauty and acting skills are at the big screen level. If I see her as the leading actress in this year's big production, I won't be surprised at all. Letting her play a supporting role in a TV series is like putting a Huge monsters crammed into small boxes make the whole episode seem unbalanced. ’

This is currently the second highest-ranked post, and the approval and disapproval is about 50-50. Many loyal fans of CSI are disgusted with Juanita's new crazy fans, and they have listed some confrontation scenes to prove that The other actors are as comfortable as Juanita before, but Jennifer Jefferson's acting skills are too loud and rough. There are also many people who testify that the plot itself is excellent and rigorous, without loopholes, and impressive.

Such a well-founded discussion can only be ranked second. The number one post is very simple and rude, with only one sentence in the title and post content: 'Who the **** is Jennifer Jefferson? Has anyone heard of her? ’

In the thread discussion, some netizens have said that there is no information about her in IMDB, and the actor page that just appeared was created by netizens spontaneously, and it was created just now. Some people also said that they called the TV station, and the TV station didn't know who Jennifer Jefferson was or what works he had before. According to them, the crew was responsible for all guest appearances of this level.

Not everyone can get the phone number of the crew, everyone can only comfort each other, I believe that time will reveal the answer. On Jennifer's actor page, several original loyal fans have left messages to each other, analyzing Jennifer's future development, and they have firm confidence in each other, and believe that they will definitely see her performance again. It even posted the replay time of CSI, so that some new fans who have not recorded the performance can seize the opportunity to revisit it repeatedly in the future.

As for the CSI crew, from George Edes who plays Nick to the producer Richard Lewis, they have received several calls to ask about the details of Juanita Casson, and of course, her contact method. ——In Hollywood, there are many young people who want to be famous, but for the major agencies and even the casting departments, they will not be superior because of this, just waiting for others to come to them. Excellent talents are rare at any time. If Juanita only had beauty, there would not be so many people calling. If she only had acting skills, she might not be so popular. The most important thing is that she has an aura.

"This girl seems to have a spotlight." Manager Greg Blanche talked to Lynch - Dave's friend - on the phone with a touch of excitement, "We must get her, Within five years, I'm sure I'll put her on the lead role. Lynch, don't be shy, get her phone number and tell me. By the way, I think you guys should ask her to make another cameo, oh, but This can be discussed with me after she signs a contract with me."

This is not the first call like this, and Lynch is not the first crew member to be harassed. In fact, the number of calls received by the crew tonight is enough to give them the illusion: tonight, the whole world All looking for Jennifer Jefferson.

However, the replies to these calls are similar: "She has been signed away, don't you know?"

Lynch even added a sentence here, "It was your CAA colleague Cesare Vijay. I thought you already knew that Vijay made an exception and appeared on the set to watch her performance that day. I am not Just kidding, Margo and Qiao Jia (the two leading actresses of CSI) are both so jealous."

"What? Vijay!" A similar exclamation sounded on the other end of many phones, and many managers gritted their teeth, "Why is it him again!"

They all thought that Jennifer did not have an agent, or was not taken seriously by the original agent, because although she played a very important role in this episode and performed very well, she did not appear in the opening credits There is no word SpecialGuest at the end of the credits, but it appears in the end credits cast in a regular manner. If she had an agent, she would definitely fight for the corresponding treatment for her, instead of letting her go like this.

Of course, there are still some casting personnel who have taken a fancy to Jennifer at a glance, but they are all smiles. After hanging up the phone, they turn around and contact Vijay. The way is naturally not difficult to obtain.

In the film and television industry, gossip has always spread quickly. When Cesare came to see Jenny's performance, there were not too many crew members in the studio, and many important characters were absent. But tonight, the entire crew was almost No one does not know that Jenny was signed by Vijay. And tonight, as the phone calls were dialed, some news quickly reached the ears of some people who had a close relationship with Cesare.

Most of Cesare's male clients just laughed it off, or texted Cesare teasingly, congratulating him on finding a new guy who would be a big hit. And many female clients, especially actresses who are similar to Jenny, don't look so good. The first thing they do is to rush to the Internet to find replay time of CSI. ——Although Jennifer Jefferson is just a nobody now, the road to becoming famous for an actress is shorter than that of an actor. The rise of a competitor is just a matter of one or two plays.

"Jennifer Jefferson." After hanging up the phone, a beautiful blonde murmured, "Another Jennifer."

Her bright red nails tapped on the table, and her red lips slowly curled up, "Is Chesa trying to prove something to me?"

"Jane." A shout came from outside, "Where are you? We're leaving."

Jennifer Bell, the new superstar of Hollywood, immediately showed a cheerful smile, got up and walked quickly to the living room. "You should sit down for a while, dear, the wine is not finished yet."

Her residence is actually not far from Lilian's house, right in the center of Beverly Hills. Looking down from the night sky, the whole building looks like a glowing jewel, brightly lit inside and out, and many well-dressed guests are in Shuttle through the mansion, and with the appearance of the hostess, the room immediately burst into laughter again.

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"Too much."

At the same time, Lilian's house, which was supposed to be laughing and laughing, had a weird atmosphere. Lilian was filled with indignation at Cesare changing Jenny's name without authorization, and Jim, who couldn't find a good reason, left early and left. The person who should be angry the most, Jenny, in turn has to appease Lilian's temper.

It was impossible for Jenny to say how comfortable she was when she changed her name without even saying a word, but it was definitely not to the point of being furious. Although she has absorbed Jenny's memory, the overall character is still dominated by Chen Zhen, and she doesn't care about a name. Now that he knew it was Cesare's arrangement, rather than the TV station's negligence, he didn't care so much. On the contrary, Lilian was very dissatisfied with Cesare's arbitrariness, "I will call Cesare tomorrow and ask him to apologize to you."

"I don't think it's necessary," Jenny was taken aback, and quickly said, "Honey, I appreciate your concern, but this is the working relationship between me and Vijay after all—"

There is still a big difference between the cultural customs of the East and the West. In the West, saying 'no' face-to-face will not affect the relationship between the two, and relatively speaking, interpersonal relationships are simpler and less ambiguous. subtext. Although Lilian was speaking for her out of good intentions, she was not angry when she heard Jenny's refusal. Instead, she explained, "No, it's different. If it's a business matter, such as the assignment of a role audition, then I won't speak for you." But this is different, you don't know Chesa, in this case, I think you are implicated by his childishness. Bell's departure is a kind of betrayal for him, so he wants to come back with revenge, to prove his Being able to support the second Jennifer and trample her on the soles of his feet - this is his decision, I won't say anything more, but he can't change your name because of the problem with Bell, it's bad for your personality A great insult. You should not be his tool of vindictiveness."

Oh, Lilian...

If it was said that Jenny started dating her because she was considered her half-wife, then now she also regards Lilian as her friend from the bottom of her heart. Lilian is really the kind of child raised by a good family, good education, and good talent. She is kind, independent, and outstanding. Most importantly, she truly believes that the world should be beautiful and just.

Such a person is like a little sun, full of positive energy, always taking care of his friends without hesitation. While she may not be as pretty as Jenny, Jenny can admit without hesitation that she is more attractive and angelic than she is.

"Honey, it's a done deal." She put her arms around Lilian's shoulders and filled her glass with wine. "Going to Cesare now may not change his decision, but it will make him feel that I am provoking you." Suspicion of a relationship, isn’t it? He paid me to walk the dog, just to give me a decent favor, not to let me come to make friends with you. What if Qi Sare doesn’t allow us to communicate in the future?”

"Who should I make friends with is my business." Lilian said instinctively, but after seeing Jenny's expression, she froze for a moment, then sighed. "Okay, but it's not your decision who you make friends with... I understand, I won't talk to him on the phone. But I still have to express my opinion when I get back, and you can't stop me. "

When we meet, there are many ways for the two sides to communicate, and it is not as easy to cause misunderstanding as on the phone. Jenny had no objection to this, "No problem, but it's just a name change. Isn't it the same thing as Jenny and Jennifer? Maybe Cesare deliberately used my name to stimulate Jennifer Bell, but it doesn't matter to me. It’s not bad for me. Maybe Cesare wants the media to start comparing the two Jennifers, and it will also increase my popularity, won’t it?”

Lilian thought about it, and her expression relaxed a little, but she was still depressed. "Okay, but I'm still very unhappy with this decision, Chesa shouldn't do this, it's a matter of principle."

"You are so kind. Really, you are so kind to me." Jenny couldn't help but give her a shallow hug, and raised her glass again, "Come on, let's forget about these things and celebrate tonight Episode."

Lilian clinked glasses with her and smiled, "Your performance is really great, believe me, you will succeed!"

After the turmoil just now, the relationship between the two girls has become closer. At least Jenny has already regarded Lilian as a best friend in her heart. Opening up slightly under the numbness of alcohol, "Lil, I've actually been wondering why you're so nice to me? I mean, I'm young, pretty, and Vijay's entertainer, and he's been nice to me too. That's right, it's obviously a charity for me to give me this job and drive me a car. Generally speaking, if a boyfriend treats another woman so well, even if he knows it's nothing, the girlfriend will-"

"Oh." Lilian smiled, "It's nothing, of course, not every artist in Chesa is my friend, but I think you are very good, dedicated, serious, friendly, and more importantly It’s because we also hit it off, I didn’t make friends with you because you are an artist from Chesa, he’s just a way for us to know each other.”

"But that's a trait you'll discover after you get to know me, isn't it?" Jenny was really curious, "but you've been friendly to me since the first time we met."

"Yes, because I don't have the worries you think." Lilian admitted frankly, "You are very beautiful, but Chesa won't have anything to do with you."

Jennie nodded and didn't say anything, but Lilian smiled, "Oh! Don't do that, I didn't believe in his love for me, I'm not that naive, and our love didn't reach that level. Look at it It's Hollywood, for God's sake, what love is going to stand all the test? I'm not worried because I know Chessa, he doesn't touch his entertainers, he doesn't make personal connections with them— — that would be unprofessional, and for Chesa, a professional attitude is everything.”

She took a sip of her wine, and said in a relaxed manner, "Otherwise, why do you think Jennifer Bell left him?"

It turns out...!

However, this makes sense, otherwise, with Cesare's connections in the industry, Jennifer Bell, who is far from being on the front line, really has no reason to fall out with him.

There is no woman who does not gossip. Of course, Jenny is also very interested in her future competitors. She wants to continue to gossip, but unfortunately, the phone rang at this time. Lilian handed it to Jenny, "It's so late, whose call is it?"

"He's a good friend." Jenny looked at the phone screen, gestured to Lilian to leave temporarily, then walked to the terrace and answered the phone. "Hi Dave!"

"Congratulations, Jenny." Dave's attitude has returned to the usual enthusiasm, as if the two were just good friends from the beginning. "Congratulations, Lynch came to me just now and said that many people called him..."

Note: Forgive me, I don’t know where the drama fans discussed in 2001... Of course IMDB existed in 2001, and there was also a discussion board, so I just put it on IMDB, haha...