Chapter 1408： 1 way north

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For the filming of "Wild Survival", Evan Bell found Wayne Westberg, a rancher whom Christopher McCanders met in South Dakota, and Jane Berners, a successful hitchhiker near the Pacific Mountains in California's back. The two were invited to act as advisors to the crew and as truck drivers for road trips.

Christopher McCanders set off from Atlanta, ditched his car and burned his cash in Arizona, arrived in Pacific Mountains, and after a few months in South Dakota, drifted south along the Colorado River past Hoover University. Dam went to Mexico, and after being blocked in Mexico, illegally returned to the United States by train, passed through Los Angeles, and finally arrived at Slate City, a base for homeless travelers near Salton City. After leaving Slate City, he stayed in the Anza Borrego Desert for nearly three months, hitchhiked to Fairbanks in central Alaska, and then entered Denali National Park, where he began a true wilderness life.

From the map of the United States, Christopher McCanders started from the southeast, crossed the United States to the west, then went north for a short distance, changed his itinerary, and headed northeast. After staying in the north of the central United States for several months, all the way to South left the United States. After returning to the United States, he stopped on and off the west coast along the coastline, and finally reached his destination again south.

Christopher McCanders' route has almost no exact direction. He wanders around the south, south and northwest of the United States. This is the real wandering around the world. But Evan Bell couldn't do this when he was filming. He had to film all the scenes in one place before moving to the next place. So, after Evan Bell finished the scene in Alaska, went all the way south, finished the Mexican part, and then went back to California, where at least a third of the movie takes place in the state, which will also It is the place where the "Wild Survival" crew stayed for the longest time.

When Evan Bell arrived in Slate City, he met a very unexpected friend, Leonardo DiCaprio.

Leonardo DiCaprio came to visit the class with a large team, not only invited the entire crew to dinner, but also let the wandering travelers who were originally staying in Slate City also revel in a carnival. As soon as Evan Bell saw Leonardo DiCaprio, he knew that he had something on his mind, but he did not intend to say it, and Evan Bell did not deliberately ask.

"How is it, how does it feel to finally be able to shoot a work of your dreams?" Leonardo DiCaprio and Evan Bell sat side by side on two rocks, watching the crowd singing around the campfire. , Today Evan Bell gave the crew a three-hour vacation to let everyone relax.

Evan Bell took a sip of the beer in his hand, "I couldn't be more satisfied. This should be my happiest experience so far."

Leonardo DiCaprio looked at Evan Bell and laughed, "If you say that, your previous works will be saddened to tears." This joke only earned Evan Bell a big white eyes.

"Aside from the shock of Chris' story and my love for the original novel, the cooperation experience of the crew this time is also very special." Evan Bell bumped Leonardo DiCaprio's shoulder and pointed to Referring to the middle-aged woman in a bohemian dress that swayed to the music, "Know her? Catherine Keener, I'm not talking about her status as an actress, but her status as a producer."

Leonardo DiCaprio was about to roll his eyes and fight back against Evan Bell, but he was stunned when he heard the next half of the explanation, "Then I really don't know much about it."

Kathryn Keena is a legend, a legend of independent filmmakers. As an actress, Catherine Keener has won two Best Supporting Actress nominations for "Being John Malkovich" and "Capote", which is naturally not an unfamiliar name to many people. Leonardo DiCaprio knew her too.

But as a producer, Kathryn Keener's reputation is less prominent, as she is the queen of independent production, her network in the field of independent production is breathtaking, from 1991 with Brad Pitt "Old" She has been working in the field of independent filmmaking for more than ten years. When Spike Jones and Charlie Kaufman were able to film "Being John Malkovich", they received her great help, which is worth mentioning. She's also behind the scenes of "The Adaptation"; she also helped a lot during the filming of Bennett Miller's "Capote."

Kathryn Keener is generous, generous, helpful, and spares no effort to support independent films. Many people joked that if they want to make a successful independent film, Kathryn Keener would be a good top spot. Many times, Catherine Keener is willing to help for free, helping those independent directors and independent producers for free, but without asking for anything in return, and even her name cannot be seen in the producer column.

But she still enjoyed it.

When it comes to love for independent films, Catherine Keener's name is sure to be on the list.

This time Evan Bell was planning to film "Wild Survival". When she found Katherine Keener's help in March this year, she obliged to agree. After Evan Bell looked up the route that Christopher McCanders traveled, the field survey was carried out by Catherine Keener himself; and Wayne Westberg and Jane Berners were also requested by Evan Bell, Catherine Keener found it herself.

Before the filming started, Evan Bell needed help and hoped that Catherine Keener would be able to star in the film, and she nodded boldly and agreed, just for a token salary of one million dollars, which is not enough for a two-Oscar-nominated woman. For actors, it's really the price of cabbage. Catherine Keener will play the role of Jane Berners in the film.

After listening to Evan Bell's explanation, Leonardo DiCaprio sighed involuntarily, "I feel that you are really happy when you are shooting a work. Meet new friends and shoot your favorite works. , researching the stories and characters you like. That's great."

Evan Bell laughed, "The director's position is very tricky. There are endless things every day. The entire crew is watching the director's command. In such a hard position, if you don't find some fun yourself, So why bother? It's better to concentrate on being an actor." Leonardo DiCaprio looked at Evan Bell thoughtfully, "Besides, even if it's just an actor, if the job has been lost If the original fun is gone, why bother yourself?"

This is not the first time Evan Bell has said this to Leonardo DiCaprio. It has been four years since the two met, and Evan Bell has said it at least eight times, not ten times. But every time, Leonardo DiCaprio looked at Evan Bell's wanton face, and his heart of envy was still spontaneous.

"In addition to Keener, this time William Hurt and Marcia Gay Harden are also willing to join, they play my parents in the movie." Evan Bell said triumphantly.

William Hurt, who was crowned Best Actor in 1985 with "Kiss of the Spider Woman," also competed with Jake Gyllenhaal for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar earlier this year; Marcia Gayha Deng, won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in 2000 with "Pollock", and won her another nomination for "Mystic River" in 2003. These two actors can be said to be outstanding seniors.

What Evan Bell didn't say is that there are future stars like Zach Galifianakis and Kristen Stewart in "The Wilderness". Zach Galifianakis has made a name for himself in the future with the comedy "The Hangover" series; Kristen Stewart jumped to the top after the "Twilight" series. However, neither of them had a big part in the movie, Kristen Stewart played the girl Christopher McCanders met in Slate, and the two fell in love, but Chris eventually gave up Love, embark on a journey to Alaska again.

"Survival in the Wilderness" is actually Evan Bell's main play alone But such a strong supporting cast also makes people see Evan Bell's appeal in the Screen Actors Guild.

Leonardo DiCaprio looked at Evan Bell's smug look, and the smile on the corner of his mouth was sketched again, "You are also a big director now, and everyone who hopes to star in your movie is lined up. , so there will be more times when you want to show off in the future."

No, Evan Bell shook his head, "Even if some people want to join my movie, I will refuse, no matter how big it is. I just want the actors I like." Leonardo said this. DiCaprio was stunned for a while, but then he laughed helplessly, as expected, very Evan Bell style. "You think about it, I'm making a movie like 'Mysterious Skin' and starring Tom Cruise. Isn't that ruining my movie."

Only Evan Bell dared to say such arrogant words. Leonardo DiCaprio clapped his knees and laughed.

Leonardo DiCaprio laughed until tears flowed out, wiping the wet corners of his eyes, "Indeed, now an actor wants to join your movie, just to see your face, director and producer, this is absolutely The power of life and death." Leonardo DiCaprio looked at Evan Bell, who was deliberately smug, and said with a smile, "The great director Evan Bell, do you think I will star in your next movie? How about the work? Are you still satisfied?"

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