Chapter 66 Actors’ Self-cultivation
The actor community in Los Angeles is extremely large. It is said that there is one actor in five people. Hawke published a recruitment advertisement in the newspaper in the name of Eric.
That afternoon, the studio Eric temporarily rented was overcrowded.
The initial selection is super fast, and appearance is the most basic condition.
The rest of the acting skills, orientation and psychological quality have eliminated a large number of people.
A few days later, four people appeared on Hawk's list.
He selects the most suitable one and gives priority to interviews.
In the afternoon, Kevin Lee came to Eric's studio on time.
He is now 30 years old. He came to Los Angeles to join the industry at the age of 19. He has been an actor part-time and full-time for 11 years. He has played the most roles and has seven lines in a TV movie.
Coming down from the office upstairs, Eric said to Hawke: "During the interview, his acting skills were passable, his image and temperament matched, and he was the one Miller liked."
Hawke said: "I have been a young actor for 11 years and have not given up. I have an obsession in my heart."
The two went downstairs.
Hoke entered an office first and saw Kevin Lee sitting in the conference room next door through the huge one-way lens on the wall.
This man's hair color, face shape and temperament are somewhat similar to Eric.
It is also a customized version he specially prepared for Miller Collins.
Eric entered the conference room, and Kevin Lee subconsciously stood up and said hello: "Good morning, director."
"Please sit down." Eric said directly: "I directed "Dark Night" "Journey" has been approved, and Castle Rock Pictures is participating in the investment. You can check this with the Directors Guild and the Producers Alliance. "I called and asked. "There are too many scammers in Hollywood, Kevin. I have been deceived for many years, defrauding money and sex.
This project, with Castle Rock’s participation in investment, will definitely be screened in theaters.
Eric said: "Okay, let's get down to business. The role you are interviewing for is the supporting actor in the film. His role is second only to the leading actor and actress. The choice of actor for the role is entirely up to me."
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Kevin has already adapted to the rules of Hollywood: "Director, what should I do?"'
Eric looked serious: "Before you get this role, you have to do one more thing for me."
Kevin understood and unbuttoned a button on his shirt: " Now? I can do it anytime."
Eric's stomach churned, he coughed violently, and frowned and said, "Don't say that again, I like women."
Kevin instead. He was dumbfounded. The development of things was completely different from what he expected.
You can’t cut yourself off now, right? It's too late.
Kevin felt uneasy because the director didn't make any unspoken rules for himself.
"Sit down first." Eric took a sip of water and spoke slowly for a while.
Kevin fell into deep thought. After a while, he said: "It's not a problem for me to have a one-night stand or a multiple-night stand. Even if something happens later, I can get away, but the director Sir, one thing I declare in advance is that I don’t take secret photos. The shooting is your business.”
Eric said: “You don’t need to touch the camera or camera, you just need to be with him and choose a suitable venue. .”
After waiting for 11 consecutive years for such an opportunity, Kevin had nothing to lose except his body.
Besides, he has lost his body many times.
Kevin only hesitated for a few seconds and said: "I want to sign a contract with the crew in advance."
Eric said: "Let your agent come over and I will give it to the producer. The manager calls and we can sign the contract today.”
An actor of Kevin’s level does not have an exclusive agent, but it is not difficult to find one temporarily.
The two parties signed an actor contract, and Eric left Kevin's contact information so that he could be on call at any time.
Kevin said that he can live in the studio and go anywhere anytime.
The conditions here are much better than the short-term rental apartment where he temporarily lived.
Eric asked him to go back and pack his things, and then came to see Hawke: "What to do next?"
Hoke said: "Take him to make some preparations and wait for me ”
Eric asked: "What to do?"
Hoke said with a smile: "Let him learn your words, deeds, and temperament. You can make Miller Collins unable to help himself, which shows that in his eyes There's something extraordinary about it."
Eric slumped: "Don't mention it, I have nightmares when I think about it."
Hoke went out and got in the car and called Edward. Got the phone.
Edward said: "Boss, that gay guy has been at home today and has never come out."
Hawke warned: "Keep watching, and notify me immediately if there is any movement."
Unexpectedly, for many days in a row, Miller Collins had a regular schedule, either at home or going to Tracy Gym.
In the meantime, I went back to San Diego with my agent to attend an event of the team.
Edward and Eric were anxious, and the latter was so angry that the corner of his mouth was rotten.
When he met Hawke, he also defended: "Catherine has had a lot of secretions recently."
Edward was very sympathetic: "It turns out that being a director is not easy." "Calm down." Hawke said like a hunter catching a fox: "The savior goes through the Miller family's garbage every day, and all he has seen in the past few days are used ones. Sanitary napkins, athletes have strong hormones, and they won’t be able to bear it for long, and they will soon come out to look for food. ”
Eric said: "Your job is really not easy."
Edward was quite proud: "The efforts we put in are worth every dollar we earn." .”
After staring at it for almost a week, Miller Collins finally made a move.
Edward saw Miller's Mercedes heading east on Wilshere Avenue and immediately notified Hawke.
After the Mercedes-Benz turned several intersections and turned onto Sunset Boulevard, Hawke took over from Edward and followed.
Not long after, the Mercedes-Benz slowed down and the Viper Bar sign appeared in front of it.
The first time Hawke met Miller was at the Viper Bar.
He dialed Eric's phone and said: "Bring someone over right away, the Viper Bar on Sunset Boulevard."
The Mercedes-Benz was parked in front of the Viper Bar. Miller threw the keys to the parking boy and entered the bar door alone.
Hoke parked the car, entered the bar, found an empty table and sat down, and with a quick glance, he spotted Miller.
Just like the last time he came here, Miller was sitting at the bar drinking.
The difference is that this time there is no Beckham.
Hoke sent a message to Eric, who replied that he had arrived.
Kevin walked into the bar alone and, according to Eric, found the target at the bar.
Although he has never played an important role, he has also gone through special tests from some directors or producers, so he is considered to be rich in experience.
Kevin came to the empty seat at the bar, pulled up the high chair and sat down.
The positions on both sides are not too far, but not too close either. You can hear loud voices clearly.
Kevin shouted to the bartender: "Have a Cosmopolitan cocktail."
It's the most popular cocktail in his circle, sometimes a sort of secret code.
The bartender mixes cocktails.
Kevin's voice caught Miller's attention, and the name of the Metropolitan cocktail also made him subconsciously turn his head and glance over there.
At this glance, Miller's eyes seemed to be glued.
The man was thin and tall, with brown hair hanging down his forehead. With his long face, stubble and melancholy eyes, he had an artistic atmosphere.
Miller unconsciously thought of that young director.
Kevin noticed Miller's eyes and nodded slightly at him.
Miller picked up the wine glass and raised it slightly.
Kevin also served his cosmopolitan cocktail.
In the bar, there wasn’t that much talk, Miller got up and walked over.
The two clinked glasses several times, introduced themselves, chatted for a while, and gradually became familiar with each other.
Miller asked: "What do you do?"
Kevin told the truth: "Actor, unfortunately not very successful, the role with the most scenes was just in a TV movie "Small supporting role."
Miller asked the name of the TV movie again and said that he would definitely watch it.
After the two drank a glass of wine, Miller received a call and had to leave early for something.
Hawke and Eric have deduced various situations, including this one.
So, Kevin responds to all changes by remaining unchanged.
Celebrities like Miller are also wary. When he walked to the door of the bar, he turned around and found that the young art lover was still pouring himself a drink. He turned around and came back and asked for Kevin's mobile phone number.
Back home, he put Maria, who was having a tantrum during her period, to sleep, went to the balcony, and called a friend in Hollywood.
“I met an actor today named Kevin Lee, who seemed to have appeared in a TV movie.” Miller said his name: “I had a very good chat with him. Have you heard of him? ”
Friend over there: "I haven't heard of it, but I know an associate producer on that crew. Let me find out for you."
Miller was a little anxious, but patiently waited.
A few minutes later, my friend called back: "Yes, there is such a person. It is said that he is an unsuccessful young actor with pretty good acting skills."
He specifically reminded: "You are leaving. He'd better stay away, my friend said, he's GAY."
"I know," Miller felt secretly happy.
The next morning, Hawke received a call from Eric, and Miller asked Kevin to meet.
Hoke warned: "Tell Kevin, if Miller wants to go further, don't go to the hotel, suggest going to your home."
Places like hotels are actually very troublesome. We meet during the day. No fireworks can be set off.
(End of this chapter)