After reading the script of "Pretty Woman", Jeffrey said with some doubts: "Eric, I still think this story is too perfect, it's like a fairy tale about a prince and Cinderella. What do you think?" Will the audience like a fairy tale about a prostitute? Even famous literary works like "Ball of Fat" and "La Traviata" have tragic endings."
Eric thought that what I wanted to write was a perfect fairy tale.
The original script of "Pretty Woman" is actually a black drama called "3000", which reflects the living conditions of prostitutes in Los Angeles through a sex transaction of $3,000 between the male and female protagonists.
It's just that during the filming process, due to the sufficient budget, it was repeatedly revised by the director and producer, and finally turned into a romantic comedy. The North American box office in US dollars made many male and female stars who refused to act because of the black style of the original script beat their chests. At the same time, it also achieved the glory of Julia Roberts.
The plot of the prostitute at the beginning of the movie was left over from the shooting of the original script, so the audience in the previous life watched the entire movie, and in retrospect, they will find that the plot is incompatible with the romantic style of the whole movie .
"Jeffrey, let's not mention anything else, what do you think of Vivienne's image in the script?"
After all, it is only a text description, and it has not been shown through the screen, so Jeffrey pondered for a while before saying: "The character is straightforward, cheerful, a little rough but natural, even if he is reduced to prostitution, he still has his own little persistence..."
Eric patiently listened to Jeffrey's long list of sentiments before he said: "Jeffrey, maybe you haven't noticed that when you described Vivian just now, the corners of your mouth were upturned, which shows that you have something in your heart. I don't hate this girl who has fallen into prostitution, and even like her a little bit."
Jeffrey just subconsciously expressed his feelings for Vivienne, and didn't pay attention to the details Eric said: "This... Do I have it?"
Eric nodded affirmatively: "Of course, so, since you don't hate Vivienne, the audience will definitely like this girl after the movie is shot."
Jeffrey nodded, and quickly raised his eyebrows in dissatisfaction: "What do you mean you don't even hate me... Am I a very harsh person in your eyes?"
Eric quickly denied: "Of course not, you're just a little bit wordy."
"..."
Eric smiled and patted Jeffrey on the shoulder: "Don't be depressed, older people will be a little bit wordy, so don't take it to heart."
Jeffrey glared at Eric gloomily: "Well, you are the boss, and it turns out that your vision is much stronger than mine. Now that you have made a decision, when will we start preparations?"
"Of course, the sooner the better, it is best to complete the preparations and casting work before Christmas, and start the film immediately after the New Year. This movie is very suitable for release during Valentine's Day."
Jeffrey bowed his head and counted the time: "Valentine's Day schedule is really suitable for this movie, but, Eric, isn't it too rushed? At that time, "Home Alone" hasn't even been released yet?"
Eric shook his head: "Jeffrey, you have also seen the speed at which I produced "Home Alone", so more than a month for "Pretty Woman" is enough, we can negotiate with Fox, post-production It’s time to start the publicity work.”
"So, when do we start casting, do you have a plan?"
Eric said: "I decided to use Richard Gere as the male lead, and Sophie Marceau as the first choice for the female lead. Jeffrey, I need you to help me find Sophie Marceau's contact information. Then send her an invitation. If the other party disagrees, use Julia Roberts. As for the other supporting roles, wait until the brokerage company is acquired. Some supporting roles in the movie are quite brilliant, and we can’t take advantage of outsiders.”
"Eric, Sophie Marceau, sophiemarceau, is that the spelling? Is she the French actor?"
"Of course, it's the one who played "First Kiss". The image of Sophie Marceau fits Vivian very well, but I don't know if the other party will accept the invitation. After all, you should have heard about her."
"Well, I will send out the invitation as soon as possible. If the other party declines, Eric, I think Meg Ryan is also good. As for Julia Roberts, it is the waiter who appeared at your house that night, long A little...isn't it inappropriate?"
In my memory, Meg Ryan belonged to the generation of "American Sweethearts" before Jennifer Aniston. Eric recalled some of her movies, such as the famous "Sleepless in Seattle", and her image was really good. But now that he has decided to make Julia Roberts popular, coupled with the factors of his previous life, Eric will certainly not give up the opportunity to others.
"Jeffrey, believe me, it's decided. I have my own considerations for choosing Julia Roberts. By the way, contact Kapoor Sheed, the owner of this Sid brokerage company, as soon as possible."
Jeffrey took a page of information handed over by Eric, looked at it and said: "Eric, Kapoor Sheed is indeed very capable. I heard that he was responsible for several A-level projects in CAA in the past two years. It was operated. He was kicked out by CAA only because he had a conflict with Michael Ovitz. CAA is very powerful in the entertainment circle now, so it is better for us not to offend Michael Ovitz on purpose."
Eric sneered in his heart, he was always a little upset that CAA signed Stuart Runkel so quickly. Although Michael Ovitz has been called by some media as the most powerful man in Hollywood, CAA can only last another five or six years. When the second half of the 1990s begins, CAA still monopolizes many star resources , but in front of the gradually formed media group, it is no longer as beautiful as before.
Moreover, compared with himself and caa, he is still just a 'little shrimp', so it doesn't matter if he offends or not. Although caa monopolizes many superstars, Eric is confident that he can create superstars.
"Let's decide, Jeffrey, we're just little shrimps now, so caa doesn't bother to pay attention to us."
Jeffrey shrugged helplessly: "Okay, as you wish."
…
After keeping Jeffrey for lunch, Eric was planning to go to the study to write "Resident Evil", when the phone in the living room rang suddenly.
"Hello, this is Williams's home?" Eric picked up the phone, but slightly put the microphone away from his ears. He has received several harassing calls in the past few days, and even a guy answered the phone It was just a swearing, which made Eric's eardrums tingle, and Eric even considered whether to change the number.
The other party was silent for a while, Eric thought it was another harassing call, and when he was about to hang up, a voice came out of the microphone: "Hello, Eric."
Eric heard the familiar voice, and leaned on the sofa holding the phone with some excitement: "Hi, Annie, I've been trying to explain to you what happened that morning. I didn't have anything to do with Drew. I had a drink that night. It's just that little girl Drew messing around."
"This...it has nothing to do with me, we...have we all broken up?"
In an apartment building in Manhattan, New York, Aniston stammered a little while listening to Eric's hasty explanation, apparently having a little struggle in his heart, and at the same time had a little resentment towards the dull guy opposite.
On the third day she came to New York, Drew found her contact information through some channels and explained to her the situation that day.
And that nasty guy on the other side, it's been so many days, he has neither come to look for him nor contacted him. If it wasn't for a particularly important matter today, Aniston swore that she would never take the initiative to contact this bastard for the rest of her life.
If Eric knew what Aniston was thinking, he would definitely yell at him. Since that day, a series of things have happened one after another, and Eric has been exhausted physically and mentally. Until now, he dare not go out casually. Kung fu handles this.
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