Hollywood Domination Chapter 25: Cesare’s Showtime

Although she once had high hopes for the audition for "Chicago", Jenny is not yet confident enough to think that she will succeed, and her city and self-esteem do not allow her to change her face immediately after she realizes that she has no role. When Lucy Liu greeted her, Jenny forced herself to smile, "It seems that our bet has come to fruition."

"Yes, but the lunch invitation is still valid." Lucy smiled. "After all, we haven't agreed on a bet yet."

They went to lunch, and of all the social meals Jenny had, this one was the most enjoyable—they all ordered salad, Lucy Liu drank an extra bowl of clear soup, and Jenny only drank water, which was This made the whole dining process less difficult. At least Jenny knew that the companions on the opposite side were also starving, resisting the temptation of delicious food.

As a second-generation immigrant born in Queens, New York, Lucy Liu's personality is actually more American, cheerful and laughing, not as cold and mysterious as the screen image, but because of her parents, she still has some Asian culture in her personality Mark of. Perhaps because of this, the two chatted very speculatively, and Jenny did not shy away from her current financial predicament, "After this audition fell through, I think I can walk a few more dogs with peace of mind."

Liu Yuling also talked to her about her hardships in the 90s, "I have tasted enough poverty since I was a child. When I was 14 years old, my brother and I went to work in an underground black factory. After entering, I was smoked. I was about to cry, that day I swore that I would be successful. But I never thought that day would not come when I was 18 years old, nor would it come after graduating from college, and even ten years later, when I was 24 years old.”

She shrugged, "When I was 22, I started getting acting opportunities, doing soy sauce in movies, and I thought that was my big breakthrough, and then you know what? After seven years, I couldn't rely on Acting to support myself. It wasn't until I was 29 that I landed a role in "Sweetheart" and officially started my career. During this time, I asked myself countless times, 'Can Asians survive in Hollywood? Can I win Anyone else? If there are 2,000 acting opportunities in Hollywood every year, there may be 1,400 roles suitable for white actresses, blacks and Latinos can compete for the remaining 500 roles, and there are less than 100 roles suitable for Asians. Most of them are still small characters', can I stick to it?"

"But you persisted." Of course Jenny knew that she persisted, and it was rare that her acting skills had improved a lot in the past seven years, and she was able to withstand a big production like "Charlie's Angels". Starring, and then-her road has not become wider, of course, but in Hollywood, Lucy Liu has found her place.

"Yes, I persevered," Lucy spread her hands, "it was very difficult, and even now I often find it hard to believe that I have really become famous, and the life of the past thirty years has really passed."

She didn't mention the audition she just passed, but Jenny understood what Lucy meant, she must have had countless failed auditions in those seven years, and Jenny has only been in the industry for a few months, and she already had a good appearance , What's the point of failing an audition once?

"What was the first thing you bought yourself after getting paid?" She asked curiously.

Lucy laughed, "Oh, that's an interesting question, indeed, when I was in my twenties, I thought countless times that if I became famous, I would put Macy's (Macy's) Bought the whole floor but really when I got the check my Asian side came out and as a teenager I hated my mother's thrift and thought it was shabby but when I got the big A check, but her voice sounded in my ears, as if she was talking to me from the opposite side, 'Don't neglect to save, save tens of millions'. So the answer is - I didn't buy anything, I put The money is all saved."

Jenny laughed with her, and they had a very happy meal, and finally negotiated a bet that after Jenny got her first movie role, she would treat Lucy to a meal. They exchanged phone numbers and agreed to keep in touch, which in Hollywood means that they are each other's network.

From the beginning to the end, Lucy did not mention Cesare, which also made Jenny very comfortable, although she clearly knew that the reason why Lucy Liu noticed her and was so friendly to her was probably because Cesare Vigeri, but there is no need to be too serious about being a human being. Lucy behaved decently enough, and that was enough.

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"Seriously, how would you like me to take on some extra dog walking?" Jenny said as soon as the phone was answered.

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the line, and then Cesare replied, "Are you sure that was the opening line of your first call to me? Of course, this may be good material for your biography, but is it too dramatic Some?"

"Why don't you change your style?" Jenny adjusted her tone, pitiful everywhere, and said half-sobbing, "Oh, Chesa, I'm sorry, but everything is messed up, and the film crew clearly decided on Lucy Liu , I'm out of the game—"

She returned to her normal tone, "Do you feel better like this?"

"Determined?" Cesare raised his voice slightly, "Please describe the situation at that time carefully."

After Jenny said it, Cesare only said, "I understand, I will call you back in fifteen minutes."

He called fifteen minutes later, exactly. "I probably figured it out. This is a difference of opinion between the producer and Rob. The producer wants to create an all-star effect. He thinks you are too famous, and he likes Lucy Liu very much and wants to cooperate with her." Of course, Renee Zellweger's agent also expressed some opinions, she is very concerned about casting."

"I didn't know that actors also have the right to speak about the lineup of the film. What's more, I'm still such a small supporting role?" Jenny was a little surprised.

"My dear," although Cesare said 'Honey', his tone was not sweet. "You have a very good line in your screen debut. The most important thing in our business is to be careful enough. You know, Zellweger's father is German with Swiss descent, and his mother is Norwegian. She is just like you. , are all Germanic born in the United States, and you all have blond hair. If it were me, I would also push Lucy Liu instead of you to play this role."

"I get it," Jenny said. "The positioning is the same, isn't it? And I'm younger and better looking than Renee."

"Yes, Renee's acting skills are very good, but not her appearance. Her agent is a friend of the producer. She has starred in 3 comedies in the past 3 years, and each of them has a high box office. She's doing a good job, she's got awards, and Rob is just a first-time director," Cesare said, "And you're a lot better looking than her, all of these factors make up the current situation, the producer. I think playing Liu can enrich the race. We already have white Americans, blacks, and Eastern Europeans. The other leading actor Jones is British. Wouldn’t it be great to have another Asian? ——At least the reason he said is not bad Presentable."

"So you're explaining why I didn't get the part?" Jenny asked.

"No," Cesare replied, "I just want to convince you that I am a very capable agent."

"You mean?" Jenny was a little puzzled, "You don't want to say what I guessed, do you?"

"You already got the role." Cesare said, "At least that's what Rob told me."

"...can you elaborate?" Jenny asked, "how did you—"

Although she knew that Cesare wanted to show off before she could, she was also a little dizzy now.

"I'm assuming you've at least understood the storyline of Chicago," Cesare said. "Your character has to be threatening in every way for Roxy to get pregnant. Scene It’s so short, who can convince the audience more? You, a blond beauty who is exactly the same as Roxy, but more beautiful than her, or Lucy Liu? This role is not about acting, but about appearance and temperament. Rob I also think you are more suitable than Lucy, and he has watched "CSI" on my recommendation, and he thinks that your acting is good enough for those few minutes of performance."

No wonder Jim acted so mysteriously at the time. It turns out that the role was almost in her pocket before the interview. From this point of view, there is another explanation for the director's overall dominance—he has already paid attention to Jenny. , Of course he knows what kind of qualities he wants to find in her, once it is decided that she will pass the test, there is no need to waste any more time.

"But the producer?" Jenny paused, "Oh, I think the director should have been dissatisfied with the dominance of the producer and actors for a long time, right? Of course, the first time he directed a play To be with the two best supporting actresses—"

Thinking that at this time, the two leading actresses have not yet won Oscars, Jenny changed her tone halfway, "Two big-name stars are working together, and the producer is the famous Weinstein. I think Rob should be affected." A lot of gas."

"And he attaches great importance to this drama, and he pays so much attention to the casting of so few roles," Cesare said, "and even participated in it himself-you should easily find that Rob is a very controlling person." people."

"Yes, I see." Jenny turned the hot phone to another ear, "Insisting on picking me is a rebound from Rob, do you think he can succeed?"

"It's not Weinstein who appreciates Lucy Liu, but his executives." Cesare said, "Weinstein admires Rob. I think the result should be very certain."

"Then I'll start preparing for the role now," Jenny said.

"Your acting skills are good enough for that role." Cesare's tone was a bit annoyed, but he didn't target Jenny, as if he was just tired of this positive way of expressing, "Next, I will continue to arrange some courses for you. It's your next audition, you just have to study well."

"Yes—hey, wait, which movie is it!" Knowing that Cesare wanted to hang up the phone, Jenny hurriedly asked.

"You will know when it's time to know." Cesare was really ready to close the line.

Jenny had to shout, "Okay, thank you, goodbye."

"Jefferson?" Cesare didn't hang up the phone, he continued, "I repeat, Rob is a very controlling person."

"I know," Jenny said.

"I like him very much."

"I know."

"So you know how to get along with him on set?" Cesare asked.

Jenny sighed, "Trust me, I know."

"Very good." This time Cesare really planned to hang up the line, "By the way, the next time you call me——"

He elongated his voice, "Please don't use such a Loser opening line, thank you."

With a snap, the phone was hung up.

Jenny stared at the phone for a long time before doing her own thing: she hasn't exercised for a long time, since she got this role, of course fitness is an essential part.

While aerobics, she was thinking about today's twists and turns, and finally came to a few conclusions: 1. The competition in Hollywood is really fierce, and the game is really quite complicated.

2, Cesare Vijri is really outstanding.

Although it is hard to believe, his eloquence may really be quite good. Of course, Rob Marshall may think she is more suitable for this role, but without Cesare's help, he would have for such a small role. In Jenny's view, the possibility of the film crew and the lead actress getting angry is quite slim. Cesare did not mention his specific role, but Jeanne could imagine what work he did.

Fuck, Cesare Vijari is just too good. He was so powerful that Jenny felt for the first time that maybe under his plan, dominating Hollywood might not just be a dream, but a real goal.

Two days later, Lucy Liu sent her a message: It seems that we were all wrong, find me some time, and let me fulfill our bet.

At the end of the message, she attached a smiley face and a hug symbol of XOXO.

The author has something to say: Note: The financial situation of Liu Yuling's family mentioned in the article is true, anyway, it was found in the report. It is also true that she has been in the showbiz for more than 7 years, and she made her debut in 1990, and her first influential TV series was in 1997, and she was a permanent supporting role. In the past 7 years, I have been on and off, very rarely running a trick, and the work density is definitely not enough to support myself.

There will be a second update in a while, and a third update in a while! Happy Mid-Autumn Festival everyone!