Chapter 303： interview at hotel

At the beginning of 2001, Dunn Pictures would immediately start shooting for two blockbusters. The specific preparatory work was completed as early as last year. Tim Burton directed "Pirate Alliance: The Curse of the Black Pearl" and Martin Scotia "The New York Times" directed by Seth.

In addition, in addition to the two blockbusters pushed by the owners of Dunn Films, its subsidiaries have also started. "Juno" produced by Rose Pictures and "Resident Evil" jointly produced by Focus Pictures and Rose Pictures have also entered the final casting stage.

Especially for the "Resident Evil" project, all preparations for the script, crew, budget, studio, special effects company, etc. have been completed. No accident, at the end of January, director Zach Snyder will start the first time in his life. Two films were shot.

Because the protagonist of "Resident Evil" is a woman and involves some feminist themes, Rose Pictures participated in the production, and Katherine Kennedy also became a producer.

However, due to the long-term preparation and understanding of this project, Dunn handed over the decision-making power of the actors to Zack Snyder and his fiancee Deborah Johnson.

It's a show of trust.

On this day, Dunn, as a supporting role, participated in an important signing ceremony. After Warner Bros., 20th Century Fox became the second partner company to cooperate with Legendary Pictures to achieve a movie platter investment plan!

However, Dunn did not participate in the subsequent reception. Deborah Johnson asked him to confirm the candidate for the heroine of "Resident Evil".

The $35 million investment in the film is not small, and Dunn has been working hard to build a relationship with the Zack Snyders. Since the other party respects him so much, Dunn can't hold it.

The meeting place was at the Jeremy Hotel in West Hollywood, not at the company, which was a bit strange.

However, Dunn was not suspicious. There are many celebrities here, and it can be regarded as a Hollywood office area.

When they arrived at the hotel lobby, Dunn saw Deborah Johnson walking over quickly from a distance.

Tang En casually smiled and said, "Have you waited for a long time? Hey, what about Zach?"

"He... he's still drawing sub-shots, this is already the fourth version!" Deborah Johnson shook her head helplessly, with a bit of pride in her words.

A man who works hard is attractive!

But Tang En raised his brows and was stunned, "Painting a shot? Where is it?"

"At home!"

"at home?"

Tang En lost his voice, looked at Deborah Johnson blankly, took a deep breath, and felt very strange, very strange, and tried his best to say, "Since it is to confirm the heroine, as the director, why is he not here? ?"

"He chose people, and I agree. It depends on your opinion. It doesn't matter if he is here or not, and..." Deborah Johnson stretched her voice, and the expression on her face was somewhat meaningful and mysterious. , "Besides, for some things, it's not convenient for him to be there, right?"

Tang En was a little flustered, thinking she was playing a trick, with a serious expression on his face, he said solemnly: "Deborah, Zach is my good friend, and you are Zach's fiancee!"

"Yeah, what's wrong?"

"I brought you from the advertising circle to the movie circle, it is indeed an exception, but I am interested in your ability, and I also care about your friendship with Zach. Deborah, if... you have some other ideas, I think it is completely No need, it will affect your relationship and it will affect my relationship with Zach!"

Dunn's words were very serious, Deborah Johnson didn't understand for a while, she was stunned, and finally came to her senses when she heard it, her face flushed red, both angry and funny, "Dangen, my big brother. Boss! I also take you as a friend, where do you want to go? I'm not one of those female stars who are willing to devote themselves to their careers!"

"Ah?" Tang En frowned and looked at her, "You're not..."

"What am I? I'm inviting you over... to interview the heroine, don't get me wrong!"

"But you chose a hotel..."

Tang En also knew that there was a misunderstanding, and his angry expression was a little embarrassing.

Deborah Johnson gave Dunn a big push, "I chose the hotel... because there are some other reasons, in short, come upstairs with me!"

Take the elevator to the top floor.

Dunn looked at Deborah Johnson in amazement.

He has been to the Jeremy Hotel, and the top floor...is the top presidential suite!

If it is just an ordinary audition, there is no need for such a grand and luxurious.

unless……

Tang En's expression was a little complicated, and he coughed, "That... how many candidates are there for the heroine?"

"On a!"

have to!

Dunn is more certain now.

Since after a lot of auditions, only one backup candidate has been selected, and there are no competitors, isn't she the heroine? How to choose?

At this time, the movie is about to start, and it is impossible to change people.

Deborah Johnson invited Dunn over today, where is the interview for the heroine?

It's almost time to meet the heroine!

Obviously, for the sake of the situation, Deborah Johnson also knew that Dunn had seen through everything, and felt a little guilty, but calmly said, "This is what I discussed with Zach, we think... Are you the boss, or Friends, you've helped us so much, and we always have something in return. Of course, if you don't like this way..."

"Okay!" Dunn waved his hand, a little dumbfounded, "Deborah, didn't you just enter Hollywood? Could it be that this is also popular in the advertising circle?"

Deborah Johnson shook her head. "There aren't many commercials, because the commercials are all famous people. But I've also done short films for the fashion world, and I've worked with many models, and there... have had similar experiences."

"No wonder!"

Tang En nodded, "What's the name of the heroine you picked?"

"Milla Jovovich, an American actress of Ukrainian descent."

"It's still her..."

Tang En's pupils tightened and muttered to himself.

Deborah Johnson gave her a strange look, "You know what?"

Tang En was silent for a while, then shook his head and sighed softly, "I don't know, she is the ex-wife of director Luc Besson."

Deborah Johnson thought it was a taboo for him, her face changed suddenly, and she said carefully: "Dawn, is this... inconvenient?"

Tang En waved his hand and laughed: "What's the inconvenience? They're all divorced!"

Deborah Johnson was relieved and relieved, "Yeah, Mila... is the most suitable actor for "Resident Evil", she is beautiful enough, with a hot body, good at action scenes, and has enough acting experience. And After the divorce, the fame has been greatly reduced, and the salary is also low enough."

Tang En said lightly: "Well, this is her character flaw!"

Deborah Johnson heard about it vaguely, and sighed, "No way, Hollywood is too difficult to get along with, who doesn't want to find a strong enough backer? For actresses, the biggest weapon may be the body."

This is indeed true.

Milla Jovovich showed extraordinary beauty as a child, worked as a graphic model, and worked as a TV actress.

But her fame has been tepid. She even changed careers as a singer and released an album, but she also failed to open up the market.

Until she met Luc Besson and filmed "The Fifth Element".

The movie sold well all over the world, and Luc Besson became a veritable world-class director, and Milla Jovovich, the heroine of the movie, also rose.

This year, when she was only 21 years old, she thought she had found a backer and decided to marry this middle-aged uncle who was 16 years older than her. She also entered the film circle in one fell swoop and gained a lot of fame.

However, "Joan of Arc" directed by Luc Besson was a box-office failure!

Not only was it excluded from Hollywood, but it was also heavily criticized in the French industry, so that Milla Jovovich, the heroine of "Joan of Arc", was also implicated.

He lost his credibility in the Hollywood commercial market and was boycotted in the French literary and art market. During that time, it was definitely the biggest difficulty that Luc Besson encountered since he started his career.

Even... he has plans to change careers.

Milla Jovovich is young, she is only 23 years old this year, there is still a lot of time and good years waiting, she can't waste her life on Luc Besson.

Then there is only one choice - divorce!

After the divorce, Luc Besson's career became more and more miserable But he didn't expect... Just last year, he met Hollywood director Dunn Walker at the Cannes Film Festival, and went smoothly with Dunn Films Ye Tan became a cooperation, and got a big project with an investment of 100 million US dollars, "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" starring action superstar Mel Gibson!

Turn around!

At this time, Milla Jovovich, because of being implicated in the box office failure of "Joan of Arc", could no longer get the chance to be the heroine. She could only play some roles with her beautiful face and hot body. A vase character with few scenes.

The acting career hit rock bottom.

Milla Jovovich regretted a little, but she couldn't look back, she could only bury her head in looking for the next backer.

In the previous life, the director of "Resident Evil" was the British Paul Anderson, Milla Jovovich seized the opportunity accurately again, leaned on Paul Anderson, got the position of the heroine, and then launched an offensive, step by step. into marriage.

With the "Resident Evil" series, Milla Jovovich has a second-tier reputation in Hollywood.

In this life, Milla Jovovich wants to rely on Paul Anderson again, which is impossible, because the copyright of "Resident Evil" is in the hands of Dunn.

However, for a movie like "Resident Evil" that relies on visual impact to attract audiences, Milla Jovovich's actions, face, and figure are definitely the biggest selling point.

She passed the audition without a hitch and was approved by director Zach Snyder and producer Deborah Johnson.

As long as she passes the next level, she can become the heroine again!

This person is Dunn Walker!

A great backer who is a hundred times, a thousand times stronger than Luc Besson!

For a young, decisive and self-motivated actress, such an opportunity is rare!

(Sanqi Chinese)