Chapter 91 Let’s get started
William Morris, in the small conference room.
Everyone gathered together.
Hoke sat at the front of the conference table and said, "Let's summarize our respective situations."
Dani put down her phone: "I just received the news that Paul Walker has signed a contract with Universal The film company signed a contract, and the filming cycle of "Fast and Furious 2" coincides with this film."
Hawke reminded: "You should pay attention to the dynamics of the crew and pay attention to whether any new actors have joined the audition."
He looked at Johnson: "Dawn, where are you?"
Johnson said: "In the past two days, I had lunch with producer Leonard Goldberg and played golf with him once. He has no ill feelings towards me, but he will not let go easily when it comes to the role. , because what I do is also done by others."
Hoke asked directly: "What about Leonard's orientation? Or is it all?"
Since you choose to do this? In one line, Johnson has nothing to be embarrassed about: "He is straight, I can confirm that, and his aesthetics are somewhat similar to mine, and he likes strong women."
Dani added: "Actress Michelle Rodriguez, who went to Leonard's hotel room several nights in a row to discuss the script and the female lead, should get the role."
Audition It’s just the basics, the decisive victory lies outside the audition room.
Hoke looked at Caroline: "What's the situation over there?"
Caroline handed the materials at hand to Hawke and said at the same time: "My assistant Sasha , I contacted Green, the business manager of Firefighter Fund Insurance Company, last night. It can be determined through testing that Green believes that Steve Nutt is a role model among white people and highly appreciates the equal rights of black people that he actively advocates."
Hoke took the material and looked at it. This is Carlo. Lin collected information about competitors and high-ranking people in the production team.
He quickly looked through it, took out the photos he had prepared in advance, and posted them on the whiteboard.
They are Black Braised Egg, Clark Johnson, Spike Lee and insurance manager Green.
Hoke described in detail what he saw yesterday and the subsequent investigation, and came to the conclusion: "Samuel, Clark and Spike are all supporters of the affirmative action in Hollywood. The latter are also leaders, and they are extremely sensitive to the rights of black people in Hollywood."
He added. Said: "Spike Lee never messes with big companies, but when it comes to individual actors and the Academy Oscars, he has hurled swear words countless times."
Caroline kept up with Hawke's rhythm and understood of his intentions: "But neither Colin Farrell nor Josh Hartnett have ever been racist."
Johnson reminded: "Samuel is only a nominal production manager and can influence director Clark at most, but Clark only has the right to make suggestions, and the real decision-making power lies in the hands of Leonard, who is a white man."
Hoke clapped his hand on Green's picture: "So , we want to drag in the third-party insurance manager and add weight to both sides at the same time to influence the crew's decision."
He looked at Caroline: "There is one ability that is particularly important in our work."
Caroline struggled to keep up with Hawke.
Edward looked at Miss Me and shook his head. He felt that her level was average and said, "Create something out of nothing!"
Caroline immediately remembered the previous cooperation with Hawke. The truth disclosed by Steve's son was forcedly created by Hawke.
“Yesterday I had my first concrete plan, let’s create a discrimination incident!” Hawke’s choice is also related to the social background: “The Steve Nutt incident has spread throughout California, especially in the Los Angeles area. , setting off another peak of black equality."
Caroline stared at Hawke blankly, with an inexplicable sense of admiration. The wave she created was turned around and she took advantage of it, even if she was the director of Full Speed Public Relations Company. Rooney Chasen came and it was hard to do that.
Johnson and Dani exchanged glances, and the former asked: "Get rid of them all at once?"
Hawk shook his head: "This method can only be used once on one person. , get rid of the one that threatens the most.”
Danni continued: "Josh Hartnett, he starred in "Pearl Harbor". Although after the film was released, he was criticized by both the media and the audience. Many people even thought that he had no acting skills at all, but It’s also a distinguished qualification, and Josh and Sony Columbia. He also collaborated on "Black Hawk Down""
Johnson added: "Josh and Leonard's associate producers have a good personal relationship, and I suspect that their relationship is not normal."
Hoke understood what this abnormality meant, and was not surprised by it.
If you are not top-notch and play the leading role in a large or medium-sized investment project, you may not have to pay less than the female lead.
The Hollywood scandals that appear in the media today are not even the tip of the iceberg.
Hawke asked the key: "Josh Hartnett's background?"
Dani said in detail: "He comes from an ordinary family, a second-generation non-show business person. He studied acting at the State University of New York and has experienced a lot since his debut. After twists and turns, he has climbed all the way to his current position. In addition to his acting skills, his biggest asset in Hollywood is his body. "
"Our primary target is Josh Hartnett." Hawke among the four. Under the picture, Josh's name was written.
Then, he wrote Colin Farrell next to him: "We still have to find a way to deal with him, otherwise he may have taken advantage of everything we did to Josh."
< br>Caroline said: "The person who is good friends with Kevin Spacey is Colin Farrell. I heard a rumor that the two got together when they were working together on "Ace Crime"."< br>
Hawke nodded slightly: "Tell me about Colin Farrell."
Caroline said in detail: "Irish, his parents are football players. He was also a football player himself, and later transferred to the drama academy. Like many Irish men, he likes to drink and has a bad temper. He is fiery, especially when facing people who are inferior to him, and often gets angry over trivial matters."
Hoke looked at the list of works starring Colin Farrell, and he made his first feature film in 2000. There will be a movie called "Sniper Phone Booth" released this year. Caroline added: "This guy is good-looking, has a good figure, is bold and free-spirited, and dares to participate in all kinds of games. Many producers and directors from both sides like him very much, so the industry is very optimistic about him." 's future."
Hoke posted an artistic photo of Colin Farrell on the whiteboard and said: "If the producers like men, Dawn has no hope of winning. ”
Edward responded: "Thank you Leonard for being a normal person."
Hoke asked a key question: "Kevin Spacey only called Dawn?"
"No." Dani learned specifically: "He called everyone who participated in the last audition, trying to convince the candidates with his fame and influence, and he specifically approached the producer Leonard."
Hoke's conversation turned to Leonard On the body: "What do producers hate most? In life and in work."
"Leonard Goldberg is a senior producer at Columbia Pictures and has been involved in production since the 1970s. "Caroline said: "What I hate most in life is being rejected by actresses. He has produced or participated in the production of more than 30 movies and TV series so far. All the actresses who reject him or let him go are without exception. Abandoned.”
She also talked about work: "At work, I hate people being late. When Cameron Diaz was late for the audition for "Charlie's Angels", Leonard directly rejected her. Drew Barrymore got nearly half of the investment for this film. Even with her efforts to persuade him to reconcile, Cameron Diaz still stayed with Leonard for one night."
Edward said: "It's not Drew Barrymore. Is Cameron reluctant to appear if he continues to be invited? "
"Just look at it for promotion." Caroline said: "I also wrote fake filming highlights for some crews."
Johnson suddenly said: "I am a hero who fights off robbers."
The serious atmosphere was suddenly destroyed, and everyone laughed.
Hawke finished laughing and asked: "Are there any similar situations?"
Caroline said: "Yes, similar situations happened during the auditions for projects such as "Deadly Pursuit" and "The Killer" According to the situation, all the late actors were rejected by him."
Hoke knew it well: "Now we will deal with the one who poses the greatest threat, Josh Hartnett. "
He said: "We haven't launched it yet. The ones who are jumping the most are Colin Farrell and his owner Kevin Spacey, who also made threatening calls. , if we did Josh Hartnett, who would he suspect first?"
Dani laughed: "Colin Farrell"
Hawke added: "Of course, he will doubt us, but that's not important. Let us muddy the water."
Johnson said: "Whatever we need from us, just arrange it."
If you want to succeed, money is the most basic thing. Hawke said directly: "You have to prepare a sum of operating cash, and don't worry about the rest. Don't try to pull people in the audition room. You won't even be able to meet the basic requirements."
Johnson also invested money: "I contacted SWAT in Los Angeles and will join the team tomorrow to experience life."
Hoke said to Dani and Caroline: "You two Each mobilized their own resources to find out Josh Hartnett’s recent itinerary, and I also wanted to know the places he frequented, such as bars, hotels, and gyms.”
Caroline said: "It is not difficult to make the itinerary public. Private itineraries can be tracked through the public itinerary."
Hoke looked at Edward: "You are always on call."
Edward has good driving skills. He is also a native of Los Angeles. He understands the conditions of roads and neighborhoods. He has driven and followed people several times without any problems.
As for how to get Josh Hartnett, it depends on Hawke.
Half an hour later, the meeting ended. Hawke took a sum of cash and left first with Edward.
The two returned to the car, and Hawke said: "Savior, you go find the ugly trio now."
Edward responded: "The three of them have been waiting to make another fortune."< br>
Hoke sent Edward to Fountain Street and asked him to pick up the car to find the ugly trio.
The next day, Caroline provided Hawke with a series of information about Josh Hartnett.
Although this person received a lot of criticism in "Pearl Harbor", he is also famous. Combining information from the media and public relations, it is not difficult to find out where Josh Hartnett often goes.
After careful study, Hawke drove around these places, including the Palomar Bar on the north side of Santa Monica Boulevard, the residence in Sherman Oaks, the gym in North Hollywood, and the Paramount Studios Acting school in the factory, etc.
He also called the Qi Chou trio to the ranch park for temporary training.
Hoke has developed multiple action plans based on different locations.
But the details also depend on the on-the-spot performance of the Qi Chou trio.
Caroline also sent more information. Josh Hartnett has never had a black friend and has a general impression of black people.
Edward was sent out by Hawke to keep an eye on Josh Hartnett in order to pick the best moment.
On an ordinary afternoon, Edward called, and Josh Hartnett disguised himself and went to the Marriott Hotel in Manhattan Beach.
Hoke immediately led the team and set off.
(End of this chapter)