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497. Chapter 497 Both must be

Sean agreed. Since it was Harvey Weinstein's recommendation, it must be valuable. As a producer who started out as an independent film, he could still discover so many good movies without Sean's ability, and it was impossible for him to have no vision. Moreover, even if he missed the truth, he would still be himself?

Besides, it’s just an audition, not a big deal, and it won’t take long to agree. But I’m busy next time. In addition to this, he also has an audition and participated in the shooting of a movie.

The movie I participated in was called "Thirteen Arhats". Yes, it was the thief drama led by George Clooney. Although "Twelve Arhats" had a bad reputation, the box office was still very good, so "Thirteen Arhats" was naturally put on the agenda.

Now, in addition to Clooney and Brad, Sean is already a superstar-level task, so in order to make his performance well, Clooney called and said a few words, don't worry, you will have a wonderful plot.

In fact, even without this, Sean would not refuse. He has worked together twice and doesn't care about the third time, let alone Clooney's invitation. However, Clooney should also understand this, but he still made a promise. I have to admit that he is indeed very good at being a human being.

This matter was decided, and then we met together and discussed related matters. This time, we will take five or six months to shoot like the second part to match their schedules. In addition, Clooney wants to find Al Pacino to play the villain. OK, a good idea, Pacino doesn't play many villains.

The negotiations went smoothly, and Sean promised to give schedules as much as possible. Then, Brad, who came with Clooney, talked about another thing.

"Did you have a script that you have already taken over recently?" He asked first, hesitating, as if he was worried about something.

"Not yet, but there are a few who are considering it. Is there anything wrong?" In this case, Sean naturally would not speak and say he was dead.

"Well..." Brad grabbed his head and said for several seconds: "Okay, that's it. I'm preparing a movie, a...western film, adapted from real stories. Do you know Jesse? James? One of the most famous gunmen during the pioneering Western era and one of the most famous heroes. The James Gang he led was rampant for a while, but later he was betrayed and shot to death by his subordinates after he retired."

"You want to make his experience into a movie?" Sean asked immediately.

"That's right," Brad nodded, "In 1983, someone published a book about Robert Ford, who betrayed Jesse James's gang member. My production company bought the copyright and then worked with Ridley Scott to produce it. Of course, twists and turns are still indispensable. You also know that Western films are not very popular now. They could start filming in 2005, but accidents are always there, so they are dragged down to the present. Funding is one aspect, and actors are another aspect, and they all have to work hard."

Sean didn't speak out, but just made an listening look. He guessed that what he wanted to say was nothing more than a lack of a supporting role - the protagonist must be Brad himself, and this is beyond words - and he couldn't find a suitable actor, so he wanted to ask if he was interested. However, Sean's current status in Hollywood is no worse than Brad, and Brad has a little more qualifications than him, and he knows more people than him, but he can be said to be a complete defeat in other places, so he can't say such things.

However, Brad is also an expert in observing words and expressions. Although Sean remained calm, he still saw something. After exchanging glances with Clooney, he asked directly: "I play Jesse James in the movie, and the important supporting role Robert Ford has never found a suitable candidate. Among the actors he has found, Casey Affleck is a little more suitable, and then... George thinks you should be very suitable."

"Oh?" Sean responded without comment, then looked at George Clooney.

"I just made a suggestion," Clooney said, "but the script is really good. If I were younger, I might try it."

He was still so slick that he didn't offend either side. Since that was the case, Sean did not refuse: "So, can I read the script first?"

"No problem!" Brad agreed immediately, "I will send someone to your email address as soon as possible."

The above is the previous contact. Then, when Sean went to the appointment that day, he received the script. Because he was busy meeting Weinstein, he just hurriedly read it. Then, because he was considering Anderson's affairs, it took a day and a half to start reading the script.

To be honest, the story can only be considered average, but the characters are portrayed well - but this is good for Robert Ford, whom he needs to play. Although Jesse James is also portrayed well, his image is too perfect, he values ​​loyalty and family, has a sense of decisiveness and calmness in his work, and is somewhat... not like an ordinary person.

On the contrary, Robert Ford is timid, cowardly, full of fantasy, but he can continue to be cruel when he should, and he seems more flesh and blood. So Sean is really a little moved. It is no big deal to be a supporting actor. Although Brad is not without the idea of ​​pulling him over to serve as a foil, but supporting actors are also common in Hollywood, just...

"Westerns are gone, Sean, we should all know this." Frederick said so.

When encountering such a thing, Sean would consult him, Sanders and Galen. Of course, whether to use it or not is his own business.

"Maybe there will be a miracle, but it may not be." Although Sean replied, he was obviously quarreling.

So Sanders joined in: "Basically not. Westerns have indeed fallen. Maybe this role is good, but unless the film is well produced enough to get a little reputation, as for the box office, there is no need to think about it."

As an agent, he is indeed very dedicated and should stand on the same line with Frederick and stop Sean from doing things that may cause sequelae.

"What's more, you have this, don't you?" Sanders said, and took another script and waved it. It was the script of the movie Anderson and Weinstein said that day. The script called "The Blood is Coming" was as good as they said, especially the black atmosphere, the kind of ridiculousness - the taunt of theology and hypocrisy - was sharp intonation.

"Do you like this script?" Sean asked with his eyebrows raised.

"I think it's good, Garen and Neal think it's good, too." Sanders said and looked at Frederick.

"It's really good," the agent hesitated, "but the atmosphere is a little darker, mainstream public opinion won't like it, and there's no need to say more about the box office."

"But at least it won't be much worse in terms of reputation." Sanders then added that he knew what Sean wanted.

Of course, Frederick knew it, so even if he didn't agree, he just spread his hands and had no interface after hearing this.

Sean couldn't help but ponder. To be honest, intuition, he had a considerable reaction to both scripts, but "The Blood is Coming" was bigger. In this way, this script cannot be let go, but Brad's recommended script for "The Death of the Sharpshooter" also felt OK - to be precise, it was for the role of Robert Ford - and he also had some thoughts in his mind to try it.

So, what he really wanted was to get both, but this would be a bit troublesome to assign schedules. Although the schedule of "Thirteen Arhats" is very loose and the shooting time is as long as 6 months, it is just relatively loose. It is no problem to insert a movie that requires 2 to 3 months of shooting, but insert two...

"Sandy, Fred, you can ask Brad and Weinstein for each of them, when will the film start and how long will it take to shoot?" Sean said at the end.

They were all very familiar with people. As soon as he said this, Sanders and Fredrake understood his plans, looked at each other, shrugged helplessly, and agreed to it together. They all knew that what Sean decided would generally not give up unless there was no way to achieve it.

Of course, they are not easy to speak, and there are always people saying: "If you want to shoot three movies at the same time, you may have to put in a considerable amount of energy, Sean."

"I don't have the experience of starting three movies at the same time, Galen." Sean didn't care.

"But that's one after another after one is finished." Garen continued to remind.

"Yes, I know, but "The Twelve Arhats" was also something I drove out between the shooting gaps of other movies," Sean was still not convinced, "It's OK now."

Then he grabbed two scripts and shook them: "Also, both of these stories happened in the West, which means they may have to be filmed on-site, so if we can get the specific shooting date of the movie, we can find a way to adjust it."

"Okay, since you have decided..." Garen could only shruggle and sighed: "If Emma was here, she should be able to persuade you. You should listen to her now."

After pausing, he asked curiously: "Why did you have conflicts? She has never had any good looks to you until now. Recently, she has basically left after coming and not a single word of redundant words."

Sean suddenly collapsed and said, "Okay, Garen, just leave this alone."

As he said that, he got up and left the living room and walked into the garden. The few people present shook their heads together, and then Sanders and Frederick left first.

Looking at Sean's back outside, he kicked the lawn with some disappointment, and didn't know what he was stimulated before.
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