Chapter 453 The rivalry between movie kings and movie queens
“Scene 13, shot 4, first shot.
Prepare……
ACTION…”
This scene is the official appearance of Charlie Decker, played by Tom Cruise. Upstairs, Ido and Mary are still having a romantic relationship, so Charlie Decker appears.
Tom Cruise appeared with a slicked back hair and a big boss look. He designed a small detail himself, holding a wine glass in his hand and wearing glasses sponsored by Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Tyrannosaurus glasses sponsored a million dollars, and of course, there were other products, such as the watch on Charlie Decker's wrist at this time, which was a Hamilton.
All the costumes on the set are kindly sponsored by the West Coast Raymond Brothers Costume Company. Transportation, except for a few specific models, is provided by the largest car dealership in Los Angeles.
Others include jewelry, shoes, computers, and so on.
The scattered advertising and sponsorship fees add up to more than 20 million US dollars, which is enough to pay the basic salary of any of the three superstars.
The brand is also very smart. Little Gilbert and any one of the three superstars are already a great combination. What's more, with three superstars in one movie, the solar system exploded when seeing this lineup.
It is conceivable that for such a movie and such a project, regardless of whether the movie will be successful or not, the attention has already been drawn.
So when the crew was looking for investment, those brands wanted to stuff their underwear into the crew, for fear that the crew wouldn't agree.
Tom Cruise has a very good sense of style, he is very good at it, and the character of Charlie Decker is born to show off.
The camera in position 1 gave an oblique angle of view, which just happened to capture Ido Dash and Mary upstairs.
While the two were making love, Charlie Decker appeared.
"I'm really touched. In the 1950s, all the brushwork techniques of the four famous painters appeared on this canvas at the same time."
Charlie Decker's voice not only attracted the attention of Ido Dash and Mary on the second floor, but also attracted the attention of all the guests who were looking at the painting.
Little Gilbert was not satisfied with this shot. He paused and then walked to the set to look at the distance between Tom Cruise and the painting.
"Charlie, I was wondering if you could pause for a moment when you enter the painting and walk over directly. I feel like you are not up to par."
Tom Cruise immediately understood: "Just saying that I was really moved, and then I stood here for a moment, pointing at the painting with the wine glass in my hand?"
"That's right," little Gilbert said, looking at the second floor: "At this time, your attention will be attracted to Charlie.
After a while, shoot again from the perspective of camera No. 2 and pay attention to the reaction. "
Tom Hanks and Charlize Theron expressed their understanding that this strip would be reshot.
The senses will be much better when I do it again. Tom Cruise is probably one of the best in Hollywood in terms of his ability to act cool.
A few scenes later, it’s time for Mary, played by Charlize Theron, to rush over, grab a glass of wine and spill it all over Charlie Decker’s face.
However, during filming, due to the wrong positioning, Crahan Ross, played by Dustin Hoffman, was spilled all over.
Dustin Hoffman improvised: "Ma'am, I know you're angry, but please be more precise.
He is the one who deserves to be splashed..."
Tom Cruise, who was on the side, spread his hands very cooperatively. It felt a bit like going back to the time when the two collaborated on "Rain Man" and they were in perfect harmony.
Charlize Theron couldn't hold back her laughter, and several actors also laughed.
According to the arrangement, it was Tom Cruise's character who was originally splashed here. But little Gilbert suddenly felt that this arrangement seemed good.
Mary Caesar stood up for Ido Dash and was so angry that she even threw a tantrum on the wrong person.
In this way, the contrast between Ido Dash taking the initiative to leave Mary and going to make counterfeit money with Charlie Deck for the sake of Mary's career and future as a painter will be even more intense.
So Little Gilbert communicated his thoughts with the starring actors, and Dustin Hoffman said: "Charlie, I ask for a salary increase. After all, I took it for you."
Tom Cruise played a dry humor: "The rules are the rules..."
A few people finished laughing, readjusted, and then started filming.
Here, Charlie Decker, played by Tom Cruise, is still showing off: “This painting makes me see that the world is just a house of scraps.
I have become a degenerate human being, and I have to face this filth every day, which makes me sick..."
Before she could finish her sentence, Mary Caesar, played by Charlie Theron, rushed out.
She took the wine glass from the waiter's tray, and with a beautiful forward motion, she poured the entire glass of wine onto Charlie Decker...and Crahan Ross next to her.
Crahan Ross was innocent; "Madam, you are..."
Before he finished speaking, Mary Caesar pointed at the door angrily and shouted to Charlie Decker: "Get out, you are not welcome here."
Ido Dash hurried over and stopped Mary: "Mary, calm down..." Charlie Decker always had a smile on his face, after all, he was not the one who was splashed. He put his glass down and walked out the door.
Crahan Ross, who was on the side, looked at the people on both sides and felt that he was very, very innocent. That expression is particularly dramatic, and it doesn't overwhelm the show. He is worthy of being an Oscar winner.
Ido Dash gives Mary to Mr. Lane, the patron of Mary's exhibition.
He himself went to find Charlie Decker outside the door and apologized for Mary's rudeness.
This scene was filmed consecutively with the next scene, and the latter scene was the battle between the two Toms.
In fact, after entering the filming day, the crew said that they had seen such scenes too many times.
What's strange is that although Ido Dash is obviously weaker than Charlie Decker in terms of character setting, Tom Hanks can always achieve a balance when playing opposite Tom Cruise.
Charlize Theron was also very curious about this, and she said to little Gilbert during a break: "Your casting is really great, letting two Toms appear in one movie.
Spielberg may not be able to do it, right? "
Little Gilbert is not so proud: "That's because Uncle Steven doesn't have the script for "Wushuang". With the setting of two male protagonists, once a superstar is hired, the other must be matched by a superstar.
Throughout Hollywood, there are no bigger stars than the two Toms. "
Objectively speaking, Keanu Reeves and Johnny Depp, who have experienced "The Matrix" and "Pirates of the Caribbean", have this qualification.
But in terms of breadth, the two still cannot compare with the two Toms who have been famous for many years.
Charlize Theron feels that she is very lucky: "I told you that this project was good, and I got it early. By the way, who were you planning to cast in the beginning?"
"How's Angelina?"
"She?" Charlize Theron objected: "She is no better than me."
"That's right," little Gilbert played with Charlize Theron's slender fingers: "You've already acted, why do you care about that?
But Sally, I think there's a project that would be a good fit for you? "
"What project?" Charlize Theron was curious.
"Well, George Miller recently planned to shoot a post-apocalyptic road movie, which can be regarded as a sequel to "Mad Max", and the script has been handed over to Warner.
Warner looked at the script with some hesitation and felt that there was no future worth investing in.
But I think this project is good, and I have already suggested that Warner start the project. If you are willing, I will recommend you to play the heroine. "Little Gilbert told the whole story.
""Mad Max"?" Charlize Theron said that she had never seen it, but she trusted little Gilbert's vision: "Since you think it's good, then I'll take it!
When?"
"Let's see. It may be next year or the year after that. George Miller is not in good health and will need to rest for a while." Little Gilbert said.
"Okay, I'll listen to you." Charlize Theron happily rested her head on little Gilbert's shoulder: "It's great to have you. I don't need to go out to fight for projects."
This is true. The women around little Gilbert have so many projects that they would be the envy of other Hollywood actresses.
You know, roles in big-budget movies are usually hotly contested. Especially the competition between female stars will be very, very fierce.
For example, Charlize Theron's role as Mary would make A-list actresses beat their heads to pieces. The opportunity to work with two Toms and little Gilbert doesn't come around every day.
But this role was decided on Charlize Theron early on, and no other actresses were given a chance.
The same goes for the role of the female police officer. First-tier actresses don't like it, but those second-tier and third-tier actresses are bound to win this role.
In the end, Vera Farmiga got the role. Although the film was not released, the career of this actress who has been working hard in Hollywood for many years has ushered in a soaring career.
So in Hollywood, everyone has an idea of what kind of project and what kind of lineup is guaranteed to be a hit.
It is also because of this that little Gilbert was able to bring the two Toms together.
Otherwise you let Michael Bay try it? It is estimated that with Tom Cruise's character, he would not be able to laugh at him.
Let's talk about the sequel to "Mad Max". Little Gilbert actually watched this movie in his previous life. After all, it is a very special movie by Charlize Theron.
How can I put it this way? It is a very enjoyable movie that is full of energy and hearty throughout the whole process.
It’s just that this movie appeared relatively late, seven or eight years later.
Based on Warner's reaction, it was probably George Miller's script that gave Warner some hesitation, so it was stashed away for more than ten years. In addition, George Miller was in poor health for a period of time and was unable to complete the project.
But after Gilbert Jr. intervened, he felt that the project was good, so he prompted Warner to approve the script and enter the project discussion stage.
But George Miller's health is indeed not very good. According to the current situation, it will not be officially launched until next year at the earliest.
Of course, there's no rush, little Gilbert has already taken advantage of Charlize Theron's trap.
(End of chapter)