Chapter 371: Warsaw
After leaving the airport, John Bennet wrapped his coat tightly. Los Angeles in April had become hot, and there was still a hint of cold in the breeze that blew through Warsaw.
Instead of rushing to the set on the outskirts of Warsaw like other colleagues who came with the same plane, he found a restaurant and slowly enjoyed the hot cocoa and freshly grilled steak, and then called a taxi.
Other reporters may not be able to meet Ryan Jenkins when they go. With the relationship between the Los Angeles Times, even if they can't get an exclusive interview, it's still OK to ask a few questions.
Just two days ago, Lucasfilm and Pigkins jointly held a press conference to announce that Ryan Jenkins would join "Star Wars Prequel 2", and the character would be the adult Anakin Skywalker, that is, Padme Amidala's lover.
The Star Wars series and Ryan's influence can be imagined. Almost instantly, the media turned their attention to the distant Warsaw, and then a huge number of reporters drove here.
After getting off the taxi, as expected, all the reporters were stopped outside a street by staff. John Bennett stood on tiptoe and looked towards the end of the street. The crew seemed to be filming a scene of a battle. There were many actors in German uniforms, holding prop guns and walking back and forth. Occasionally, after the sound of the explosion, a small ball of fireballs and smoke rising up were seen.
With the rumbling sound of the engine, an old-fashioned tank painted with an iron cross drove onto the street.
John Bennet searched hard, but did not find Ryan, as if he had not participated in the scene.
Withdrew his gaze, he looked at the staff who stopped the reporters, most of whom were very strange. He was not familiar with Jenkins Film employees, and from the weird English they drank, he speculated that these were probably French or Poles.
He has friendships with many people at Jenkins Pictures, but he has no friendship with these people.
Just as he took out his phone and was about to dial the number, the staff who blocked the road walked past a Chinese face. This man, John Bennet, met and was interviewed by the Los Angeles Times. He was Ryan's classmate and friend.
"Hey, Chen." He shouted, and after attracting the other party's attention, he waved quickly, "Here!"
"Mr. Bennet?" Chen Jiazheng walked over with a little strangeness, "Are you here to interview?"
"Yes." John Bennet nodded and asked, "Can you take me in?"
"Are you going to interview Ryan? Or director Polansky?" Chen Jiazheng asked again.
"Of course it's Ryan."
Although Roman Polansky's scandal is a good subject for hype, how can it compare to Ryan's influence across the United States.
"This..." Chen Jiazheng remembers that the Los Angeles Times is Ryan's partner. "Let's do it, I'll ask Ryan if he refuses to accept..."
He made a gesture you understand.
"Thank you!" John Bennet said politely, "I'll treat you tonight."
Not long after, a Jenkins Film staff member came over and waved to John Bennet. The other reporters couldn't help but look at him enviously.
"Hey John, take us in."
"It's not fair, why can he go in, we can't?"
"You are hindering the freedom of the press."
"Didn't you hear that at the beginning of the year, when the Los Angeles Times raised funds, Ryan had become one of the shareholders..."
Since returning to Warsaw, the shooting progress of the entire crew has increased linearly, and the rhythm seems to have been adjusted from actors to Polansky. Although some minor accidents occur from time to time, the shooting is much smoother than when the filming was just turned on.
Ryan's scene today is over. What is still filming outside is the scenes that Spearman saw as a bystander, the roar of the tank engine and the muffled sound of the explosion. From time to time, it will be transmitted into the rest room.
Because the filming entered the later stage, Ryan no longer needed to maintain a strict diet as before. After eating the dark chocolate that replenished his energy, he looked at the reporter sitting aside.
"John, it's been a long time since we met." Ryan signaled the staff next to him to bring him coffee, "Why do you have time to come to Warsaw?"
"It's not just me, there are at least fifty reporters outside the set." He smiled and added, "This is just on the same plane as me. I guess there will be more people coming from today."
Ryan certainly knows why they came here, definitely not for "The Pianist". After all, the hottest hype period of this movie has passed, and it must be for the Star Wars series and Anakin Skywalker.
Nat! Ryan muttered in his heart.
In order to divert the reporter's attention and peace, the girl from Long Island sold him to George Lucas for her own peace. The bearded man also wanted to completely sensation the topic before the movie was released, so she went to Pie Kinsily.
Sighing, Ryan was still very conscious of being a shield. Of course, Nat had to protect her. If she didn't come to find herself when she had trouble, but to look for others, that would be a tragedy...
Well, Nat, just treat it for your Harvard Dream and the National Scholar Award.
"Can you start, Ryan?"
Perhaps seeing Ryan being in a daze, John Bennet had to ask tentatively.
"Ah, ask, but it's only ten minutes." Ryan looked at his watch and continued, "only ask about movies."
"I understand the old rules." John Bennet smiled, took out the small recorder, and pressed the recording button after Ryan nodded. "Is "The Pianist" going smoothly? When will the shooting be completed? Is the collaboration with director Polansky happy?"
"My scene will end at the latest at the end of the month." Ryan pointed to the coffee on the table and made a gesture to him. "Director Polanski is a very strict director. Just look at my current look. He is also a great director!"
A very formulaic answer, John Bennett didn't expect the other party to say anything shocking. He looked at Ryan. Although he was usually thinner than the Oscar red carpet, he seemed to have improved a lot.
"Is it an invitation to play Anakin? Skywalker to director Lucas?" he asked again.
"I think about it, it was probably in 1996..." Ryan showed a thoughtful look, "I met George at Southern California University, and then he sent me an invitation..."
"At that time, we should be preparing for the ghost threat?"
"Yes, George initially invited me to play Obi Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker was something I tried to win?"
"Why?" John Bennet showed a gossip and tentatively said, "Is it because... Miss Natalie Portman?"
"So that's it."
Before the other party could show an excited look, Ryan said again, "At the time when Natalie and I just became good friends, we agreed to compete in the same movie in the future. Now we have a chance..."
Seeing a shocking gossip scandal turned into a bubble, John Bennet was a little disappointed, "Ryan, you should have watched the shooting on the set, right? Can you evaluate Miss Natalie's performance during the shooting?"
"She will be one of the biggest highlights in the movie."
The entire Star Wars prequel series in the previous life was criticized by film critics for being worthless, only Natalie received unanimous praise.
After accepting a brief interview with John Bennet, Ryan re-emphasized his energy into the role of Spearman. Although there were more and more reporters outside the crew, sometimes even affecting the filming, he did not respond.
It was not until the Los Angeles Times published the content of this interview that the situation improved a lot, and the media and reporters could not have been able to surround him forever. After the end of April, the set in Warsaw returned to peace.
The crew left the set and moved to a separate house rented near the suburbs to film Spearman hiding alone in the ruins of the war.
The actor who played the Nazi officer who helped Spearman also came to the crew at this time.
This is a very young German actor with distinct Germanic characteristics in appearance.
"Hello, Ryan."
After entering the dressing room, the German actor introduced himself first, "I am Michael Fassbender, just call me Michael."
"Hello Michael."
The makeup artist was sticking a black beard to his face. Ryan could only say hello in a vague way, then held it in the other party's hand, and joked a little, "The person who saved me from dire straits is here."
Then he asked curiously, "Are you German?"
"Yes." The other party nodded.
Ryan looked at his appearance again and was sure that he was right. Unexpectedly, he had just dealt with Magneto in his previous life and met the young version of Magneto here.
However, it is normal to think about it. These actors who have not yet become famous will cherish every audition opportunity that appears. It is nothing strange that Michael Fassbender appears here through the audition.
"This is my first movie character."
Due to the limitations of conditions, the two used a dressing room. When Ryan asked, Michael Fabbinsde said, "Since 1994, I have traveled between the UK and Los Angeles many times, and have won some small roles in TV series, but this is the first time I have appeared in movies."
"Get all your strength, Michael."
After putting on makeup, Ryan stood up and patted his shoulder, "As long as you perform well, this movie is enough to open the door to Hollywood for you."
Before he walked out of the dressing room, George, who was guarding outside, suddenly walked in and came to Ryan and whispered, "Someone has come to visit the set."
Visiting the set? Who? Ryan was very curious, but he had not received a call from anyone coming to visit the set.
When he walked out, he saw the pretty girl standing behind the camera. She was wrapped in a gray Armani jacket, wearing a slightly white blue-soled jeans, with sneakers that were simply styled, and even the combed ponytail was nothing surprising.
"Nate, why are you here?" Ryan strode over.
Chapter completed!