Chapter 60 The storm is rising
A breaking news, a thunder, the spirit of entertaining oneself to death was brought into full play, and all the parties involved were involved in a storm.
In the first moment, Brad had already clarified the rumors in front of reporters:
It was false.
Brad emphasized that he did not make any requests to cut off other people's job opportunities, nor did he use his connections to try to suppress other actors behind the scenes.
He believed that someone was slandering him, saying, "I'm fine, Jennifer is fine, we're all fine, everything is fine."
Objectively speaking, everyone knows the hidden rules of Hollywood. There are many cases where the crew accommodates big-name actors and fires supporting actors.
But the reason why the invisible rule is "invisible" is because it is disgraceful. Using one's power and status to harm the weak is not good for reputation and image.
Obviously, Brad does not want to be involved in such negative rumors.
At the same time, Jennifer also denounced the absurdity of the rumors in a phone interview:
It's pure rumour.
Jennifer said that she had never known Anson before. During the filming two weeks ago, she, like everyone else, met the young actor for the first time.
Moreover, she and Anson are just ordinary colleagues, "I don't even have his contact information."
Faced with the menacing scandal, Jennifer was full of questions, but more of a sense of absurdity than anger, and she couldn't understand what was going on at all.
However.
Is things really that simple?
These clarifications and explanations have not put the rumors to rest, because this is Hollywood and people firmly believe that there is a reason for everything and it cannot be groundless.
Maybe the scandal is fake and the hype is real, but it makes no difference to the media. What they care about is not the truth, but the highlights and gimmicks. If it is hype, then who is hyping it? Who are the vested interests? Who is adding fuel to the fire? These keys are equally noteworthy.
From Saturday to Sunday to the early morning of Monday, media reporters penetrated into the "Friends" crew to conduct interviews, digging like blood leeches -
About Jennifer and Anson during the filming Sparks, questions about Anson's audition to win the role, questions about Brad's planned visit only to cancel at the last minute.
And so on and so forth.
There are various rumors, but there is no unified statement, but in the interweaving of different versions, through the details, we are trying to piece together the truth of the matter.
A key attitude came from David Klein.
In the interview, David Klein did not respond directly to the rumors, but kept emphasizing that Anson's performance was definitely an unexpected surprise, which also prompted them to develop more stories around Anson and continue to explore Paul The charm of this character and the creative inspiration constantly burst out.
“Of course, we encountered some difficulties, everything was unexpected and sudden.”
"But we still believe this is the right choice. We are moving in the right direction, and we will support each other to continue moving forward and cross the finish line."
From beginning to end, David Klein has always Refusing to make a statement:
Brad Pitt, did you ask the crew to stop Anson's guest appearances?
There is no affirmation, but there is no negation either.
Such an attitude is actually self-explanatory. Some things do not need to be stated so clearly.
At the same time, David Klein’s words also leave room for different interpretations.
To put it simply, it can be interpreted that the crew is worried about the end of the sixth season. They are indeed facing a lot of pressure and need to unite as one.
A bit more complicated, it can be interpreted as Brad using his connections to exert pressure. Even David Klein is tied up and cannot speak freely.
So, how to interpret it?
Everyone responded, but just like "Rashomon", the truth did not reveal its original appearance, but gradually entered the maze.
Things are getting more and more interesting.
Then - Anson. Anson. Anson.
Everything completely revolves around this newcomer.
Last Thursday, the twenty-first episode of "Friends" was broadcast. Anson's debut left a deep impression on people and ushered in a strong recovery in ratings. The name Anson is very important to entertainment reporters. Not unfamiliar.
At the very least, making the headlines in the entertainment section of the Los Angeles Times is enough to separate Anson from the rest of the average rookie actor unknown.
Even those in the industry who have not paid attention to "Friends" or the "Los Angeles Times" for the first time have more or less heard of the appearance of such a character.
But is it really so?
No, in fact, "Anson Wood" is a complete mystery, a completely unfamiliar name.
A new person, a new person who jumped out of the cracks in the stone, not only became a guest on "Friends", but also became the third party in Brad and Jennifer's conversation.
Anson, who is it?
Think about it seriously. So far, people know nothing about this newcomer. Apart from a name, there is no basic information about his height and weight. Whether he has appeared in other works before, who his agency is, and what his current agency is. I don’t know anything about whether he has signed other contracts or not.
Does anyone really know him? Has anyone really come into contact with him?
A blank.
This is not surprising. After all, this is Hollywood. Thousands of new actors emerge every day. A small success as a guest on "Friends" is not enough to make him truly enter the industry. Everyone’s vision.
Until now.
The names of Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston are indeed enough to make him the focus of discussions after dinner.
While there is no background information, this means that everyone can interpret it on their own.
Some people think that Anson is the illegitimate son of the CEO of NBC TV. Some people think that Anson is Jennifer's third party. Some people think that Anson is actually Courteney's lover. Jennifer is just used as a stand-in. Some people think that Anson is a billionaire. The third generation of rich people just come to the entertainment industry to have fun.
All kinds, all kinds.
But no matter what the guesses are, they all come back to the same question:
Why Anson?
To be precise, why does Brad Pitt consider Anson a threat? Who is Anson? In other words, what is the charm of Anson?
You know, he became the "Sexiest Man in the World" selected by "People" twice in 1995 and 2000, and is currently the only actor to receive such an honor. This is Tom Cruise, George - Clooney and other handsome guys are not able to enjoy the treatment, which shows the image of Brad Pitt.
However, Brad warned an eighteen-year-old kid?
This is unreasonable.
Such an unreasonable thing was happening right now. Naturally, all eyes were focused on Anson.
After the shock of Saturday and the hustle and bustle of Sunday, the rush of Monday morning was all heading toward Burbank.
Finally!
People finally realized that the puzzle was missing a very, very important piece. In this triangle relationship, one side’s voice had been ignored——
Anson.
Of course, not only for Anson, the reporters can also interview the other five main actors of "Friends" and observe the atmosphere of today's filming scene to further grasp the context; but the real main task is still close to home. Observe Anson from a distance and look for the window to the truth.
If you think about it seriously, maybe this is the correct answer. After all, a newcomer or a rookie may have his knees trembling when he sees the media.
Buzz, buzz, buzz, the sound of the engine was getting closer from far to near, all eyes were on it, and then an Aston Martin appeared at the end of the field of vision.
Wait a minute, who drives an Aston Martin in "Friends"?
(End of this chapter)