When they met for the first time, neither of them was in a hurry to talk about serious business, but just chatted casually.
More than ten minutes later, Simon repaired the tire and came back after washing his hands, and then looked at Sandra Bullock in front of him again.
In the past, compared to Hollywood actresses such as Julia Roberts and Nicole Kidman, who had a smooth acting career, Sandra Bullock should be considered a late bloomer.
Sandra Bullock, who was born in 1964, was already 30 years old when she starred in her famous film "Speed".
However, relying on her popular image as the "national silly lady" and her own diligence and productivity, Sandra Bullock has continued to maintain an active period in her acting career for more than 20 years since she became famous. .
In 2013, when established actresses such as Julia Roberts had begun to fade out of the sight of movie fans, Sandra Bullock was still able to earn a record-breaking single film salary of up to 70 million U.S. dollars for "Gravity" and became a Hollywood star. A veritable box office queen.
Sandra Bullock is just 22 years old now.
'Just' indeed.
Simon called Sandra Bullock after returning to Los Angeles on Friday evening, but did not schedule the meeting for yesterday. Because yesterday was July 26, Sandra Bullock’s birthday.
This is what Simon saw on the girl's resume on Thursday.
Simon also saw from his resume that Sandra Bullock graduated from North Carolina State with a major in theater performance, which is why he was basically sure to cast her as the heroine in "Run Lola Run" before even going through an audition.
Due to the ultra-low industry barriers, Hollywood stars always seem to give people the illusion that they can act naturally without learning at all, but this is far from the truth.
In Hollywood, almost all stars need to actively or passively receive various acting training in the process of becoming famous. Take Meryl Streep, the famous Oscar winner, for example. Most people have only seen Aunt May nominated for Oscars again and again, but few people have noticed that Aunt May is a genuine Yale drama. Graduated with a major in acting.
Those ignorant people who want to reach the top of their lives in Hollywood with a good skin are more likely to end up in the "valley".
No movie company in Hollywood would casually let a newcomer with little acting experience participate in a movie that costs millions of dollars. Likewise, "Run Lola Run" was crucial for Simon, who wanted to knock on the door of Hollywood, and he was definitely not as casual as he seemed when it came to choosing his heroine.
Simon had previously sent an invitation to Courteney, and during several chats between the two, Simon learned that Courteney had been in Hollywood for three years and had just starred in a TV series, so her experience and qualifications were sufficient.
Now, the same is true for Sandra Bullock, who has a standard academic background.
After all, it is just an ultra-low-cost production with a budget of only about 100,000 US dollars. Simon also hopes to spend more money on film production. Don't think about professional actors with better qualifications and better looks. The girl in front of him is undoubtedly just right.
Moreover, it is familiar enough.
Under the eaves of the motel, Sandra specially wore a fairly formal women's shirt and casual trousers for this afternoon meeting. At this time, when she saw Simon looking at her unceremoniously, she knew that the 'audition' might have begun. , couldn't help but straighten his posture, and tried to make eye contact with Simon.
but.
The boy actually had beautiful blue eyes.
None myself.
When I had this thought, I couldn't help but think of the scar on the corner of my left eye from an accidental fall when I was a child, so I subconsciously turned my head.
The momentum was completely relieved immediately.
Simon did not notice these details in Sandra's expression. Finally, he lowered his head and glanced at the flat sandals on her feet. Then he walked to his bicycle, patted the handlebar, and said to Sandra: "Let's go." Well, I happen to have some things to do, so I’ll tell you on the way.”
Hearing Simon speak, Sandra Bullock nodded quickly.
Then she felt that her reaction was a bit silly. After a moment of relief, Sandra pointed to Simon's bicycle: "Shall we ride a bicycle?"
Simon nodded and said, "It's near Douglas Park. You can leave your car here for the time being."
Sandra Bullock remembered the distance she had just traveled over there, and no longer objected.
Simon said hello to the old Spanish man who was still watching the excitement, and left the motel with Sandra.
Although it was the weekend, the traffic on the street outside the hotel was still very light. Simon pushed his bicycle off the curb, got on the car, handed his backpack to the girl behind him, then pointed to the back seat and said: "Come up. "
Sandra Bullock subconsciously took Simon's backpack and felt dizzy as she sat on a boy's bicycle.
Sitting sideways on the back seat, holding a gray canvas backpack in her arms, Sandra stared blankly at the grass and trees on the street that began to recede. The chaotic thoughts in her mind were spinning, and it took a while before they came together: Dad, your daughter is going to be abducted by a poor boy on a bicycle!
The little man jumped out of a corner of her heart and shouted, Sandra couldn't help it, and burst out laughing.
What a silly idea.
Simon heard laughter coming from behind and asked, "What's wrong?"
"No, it's nothing," Sandra shook her head quickly, grabbed some of Simon's T-shirt hems, and said proactively: "You can call me Sandy."
Simon responded: "Okay."
"So, Simon, why don't you tell me about the movie?"
"The main thing is that I can't explain it in a sentence or two. I agreed to treat you to dinner. We have one afternoon, don't we?"
"Okay, but there has to be a story?"
"The story is very simple. The little gangster Manny lost 100,000 US dollars. His girlfriend Lola must raise the money for him within 20 minutes, otherwise Manny is likely to be killed by his boss."
"Sounds exciting."
"It will be more exciting to shoot and very tiring, so you have to be mentally prepared."
"I haven't agreed to star in your movie yet, have I?"
"Imagine that many years later, you start to write your memoirs: When Simon Westeros invited me to participate in his first movie, it was like fate, and I immediately agreed. Such a legend, right?"
Sandra couldn't help laughing again and said: "I don't know if it's a legend or not, but I definitely met an arrogant man today."
"Well, don't write this sentence in then."
"hehe."
Since the topic of the movie was brought up, the two of them unknowingly continued to chat about this topic.
As Simon went into more detail about Run Lola Run, Sandra began to realize that, no matter what, it had to be a really cool movie.
For the sake of the girl behind him, Simon didn't ride fast.
About ten minutes later, Simon took Sandra outside a shop called Strong Watch Shop near Douglas Park.
Unlike other watch stores, this store can provide customers with handmade customization services.
Simon got information about this store from Jonathan's assistant Owen Wright. It is said that many Hollywood movies will also customize clock props here.