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On May 6, on the outskirts of Los Angeles, several European-style villas stood there.

At this moment, outside the building at the very edge, several large trucks with lion head logos were parked there, and Neil Blomkamp was directing the staff to load and unload the filming equipment.

Today is the day when "Blue Is the Warmest Color" starts filming. After several months, the preparations are finally completed.

In fact, the conditions for starting filming had been met long ago. With Eric's order, filming could have been started more than half a month ago.

However, since Eric intends to be a director, one of the important prerequisites for starting filming is to find a reliable assistant director who has solid basic skills, is obedient and has strong execution ability. Otherwise, it will be inconvenient for him to be a hands-off boss.

A week ago, the candidate was finally found. MGM selected Andrea Arnold, a British female director for him.

However, although she is a British female director, she actually studied directing knowledge in the United States, and she changed her career late, jumping from being a host to a director.

He has been in the industry for more than ten years. He started directing his first short film "Milk" in 1998 and completed his second short film "Dog" more than a year ago.

After the interview, Eric felt that Andrea Arnold gave him a very solid feeling, with a moderate personality, good basic skills, and was an excellent executor.

What is commendable is that he has his own understanding of art, but he is not the kind of person who is eager to express himself.

She was able to suppress her desire to express herself, which was better than Patty Jenkins, so the position of assistant director eventually fell to her.

At this moment, she was communicating with the villa owner and his family not far away, telling them the necessary precautions, the most important of which was confidentiality.

Fortunately, the shooting conditions this time were different from those of Transformers, as they were not in the urban area.

The crew only has to deal with a few households. The households themselves have signed confidentiality agreements, and the surrounding households have people on duty to keep an eye on them, so generally there won't be any problems.

"Eric, Elizabeth asked us to tell you that thank you very much for recommending her to audition for the role in A Quiet Place," the Olsen sisters came over and said.

"Nothing, I just chose her because I thought she was suitable. The audition was just a formality."

"By the way, is little Elizabeth registered with the union?"

"She registered as an actress when she was 7 years old, but unfortunately she could only play small supporting roles on the small screen. A Quiet Place was her first big screen role."

"It's already registered. What a pity. Looks like we have to pay another sum of money. I thought we could exploit child labor." Eric joked with a pretended regret.

Mary, who has a lively personality, pushed him and said, "Why do you always have these weird thoughts in your head?"

"In fact, you don't know, but Elizabeth really wanted to be in Spy Kids, but was rejected. The casting director said something she didn't like, which was a big blow to her. Mary and I couldn't help her on the big screen."

"So, now besides being her idol, I have also gained the reputation of being her benefactor?"

Mary nodded: "Yes, in fact, after receiving the notice from the crew a few days ago, our family was very happy. Ashley and I discussed it with my parents for a long time."

"What are you discussing? How are you going to repay me?"

"Yes, the result of our discussion is to let little Elizabeth recognize you as her godfather!"

Poof. Eric sprayed a mouthful of water onto the monitor screen: "Machine, machine, wipe it dry!"

Then, seeing Mary's playful expression, I knew that I had been fooled by this little bitch.

What a joke! I am 22 years old and Elizabeth is 14, less than a generation apart. It would be more like she recognizes her own father as godfather.

"Get out! Get out now! Go to that corner and squat there and recite your lines!"

Eric waved his hand to shoo away the fly, but Mary grabbed it instead. She pressed on him and whispered in Eric's ear, "Isn't being a godfather good? Just imagine, there will be a pretty girl calling you Daddy!"

Eric was startled, but before he could react, Mary was pulled away by Ashley.

"Mary, how can you say such things? It's too much!" Ashley glared at her sister in reproach.

"What's wrong? I was just teasing him. Didn't you see that his expression changed? He looked like an idiot, hahahaha."

"I think you're trying to flirt with him."

"Eric? No! He's not my type. You know I like muscular guys, and he doesn't even have noticeable biceps."

At this time, Eric was still sitting in front of the surveillance screen, thinking about what Mary had just said.

Damn, the European and American circles are really exciting! "Hey, what are you talking about? I think I heard a sensitive word."

Behind the scenes, Judy appeared silently behind Eric like a shark that smelled blood. She was the producer of this show.

She was in charge of keeping an eye on the set while Eric was away.

"nothing."

"No, I think I heard Da~ddy!"

Judy leaned over and whispered in Eric's ear, putting emphasis on the last word.

Eric shuddered again, pointed at the villa and said, "Go inside, go inside and set up the background for me!"

"OH! Is Daddy angry?" Judy asked seductively.

Eric glared at her: "Don't speak in that tone."

"Ah! Daddy you wanna spank me?"

Looking at her frightened expression, Eric's mind conjured up the image of a succubus. If nothing else, that face at least met the criteria of a succubus.

"Fu, why are all women like this!"

"Who does Daddy want to fuck?"

"Stop, or you take this seat and I'll leave!"

“Chuckle, chuckle.”

Judy left with a strange smile. Other girls' smiles seemed cheerful, but it seemed strange when she smiled like that.

"Neil, report the situation!" Eric said into the headset.

"The interior scene has been set."

"Sharon, report the situation!"

"The makeup team has finished applying the makeup."

"Kailfu, are you guys filming?"

"Director, the equipment has been installed and debugged, and we can start shooting at any time!"

"Luna, tell me about the lights."

"The lighting has been adjusted, director."

"Chavez, is the recording ready?"

"Yes, Director."

Andrea came over and nodded: "I have checked all the details, no problem."

Eric stood up, and there was no need for a loud speaker for the indoor scene.

"Blue Is the Warmest Color, Scene 45, action!"

The script supervisor clapped the clapboard and the first shot of the movie officially began shooting.

This scene is not complicated. Emma, ​​one of the heroines played by Mary, invites Adele, another heroine played by Ashley, to her home.

Since Emma's family is harmonious and her parents support their daughter's sexual orientation, they welcomed Adele's arrival and the family had a happy meal together.

The play is not difficult. The key lies in the envy and worry that Adele has to show in addition to her happiness, and there are relatively few emotional ups and downs.

Eric specifically chose this scene with the purpose of checking whether the Olsen sisters were well prepared. If they could pass it within 5 NGs, the filming schedule of the movie could be compressed to within one and a half months.

At this time, Mary's hair has been cut short and dyed indigo blue. After the makeup artist's operation, the hairstyle will make her chin look pointier, making her look more aggressive.

Ashley has an introverted personality. She was required to go without makeup most of the time during the filming of this drama. With the help of the makeup artist, she had to deliberately expose her forehead to make her look no different from an ordinary girl, just like everyone's neighbor in life.

The Olsen sisters in the play are completely different from the ones they usually appear in interviews.

Especially Mary, if you don't look closely, you can hardly find any trace of her former self.

Adjust the lighting to warm tones.

Snap!

The door opened and Mary walked in with Ashley.

The camera zoomed in and the two actors playing the parents stood up immediately, with smiles on their faces that were gentle but not warm.

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These are two very experienced old actors, but they don't have outstanding looks and don't have good luck, but they don't want to leave the industry. Such actors usually end up like this.

"Welcome, welcome to our house, Adele."

Mary turned to look at Ashley and made a winking expression, as if to say, see, I was right, my parents are very friendly.

Ashley looked a little flattered, with an unnatural curve at the corner of her mouth, showing her inner nervousness.

"Very good. Here's another one, Ashley. This time, be a little more restrained."

Ashley gave an OK sign.

"Blue Is the Warmest Color, scene 45, item 2, action!"

This time, the curve at the corner of Ashley's mouth disappeared, replaced by a slight twitch of the muscles in her cheek.

"Very good, Ashley. This time, add a wink. Just a slight wink that makes you feel a little uncomfortable. Still a little subtle."

"Okay, Director!"

After Ashley did it for the third time, Andrea and Eric looked at the monitor together.

Andrea suggested, "Or you can add some movements to Ashley's feet. When people are nervous, they will move subconsciously."

Eric nodded. "Good advice, Ashley. Here's another one!"

A simple shot was shot five times, and Ashley was able to give subtle differences each time. They all seemed to express tension, but in the director's eyes, the feelings presented were different. Which one to use in the end still needs to be carefully considered.

"Ashley, good job, it seems you have done a lot of preparation for this play."

Eric gave encouragement at the right time. He was not like Cameron or Stephen Chow, who were not tyrants on the set. He preferred encouraging ways of stimulation.

"Since you are the director, I dare not neglect you." Ashley said with a smile.

"Haha. See what's going on? Why does it feel like everyone starts complimenting me after I sit on this chair? Wait, you're not worried that my level is too low, so I can only work hard on myself, right?"

The crew suddenly laughed.

Mary spread her hands and said, "Director, if you keep laughing, I'm going to lose all my feelings."

"Okay everyone stop, let's continue!"

The next shot is more exciting. It shows the four of them drinking and chatting. Emma is excited and happy about her parents' teasing, so she hugs Adele and kisses her.

"Blue Is the Warmest Color, Scene 46, action!"

The lighting changed from warm tones to a more lively combination of yellow and blue.

Emma's father took a sip of white wine and described with great excitement the time when his daughter first realized her sexual orientation.

"You know what, Adele, she was terrified and confused, I still remember that very clearly."

"Later she cut her long hair off and dyed it frequently, which is what you see now."

Ashley's eyes revealed envy. Adele longed for this kind of family atmosphere. She still didn't dare to confess her sexual orientation to her parents.

Ashley smiled and lowered her head shyly.

"Card!"

Eric stood up and pointed at Ashley: "Adele is a very sensitive person. Now she envies Emma's family atmosphere. Although it seems very harmonious, she is sensitive and cannot adapt to it yet."

"Ashley, recall the storyboard I drew. Facing Emma's sudden attack, Adele shouldn't be shy. Her subconscious reaction should be that she is a little overwhelmed."

"Imagine that your boyfriend's parents are right next to you and it's the first time you meet each other, how would you react?"

Ashley nodded: "Okay, Director, I understand!"

"Blue Is the Warmest Color, Scene 46, action!"

Ashley leaned back slightly, her pupils dilated, and her expression changed from a smile to a stiff one, and the feeling of being at a loss instantly emerged.

"OK, this one passed!"

Many male staff members around immediately showed disappointed expressions. They should have taken more shots. They were not afraid of being tired.

Especially Judy, her angry face fell instantly.

Looking at these sons of bitches, Eric naturally understood what the LSPs were thinking. How many men don't like this kind of tone?

In fact, deep down, did Eric really want to direct this film for artistic pursuits? Yes, absolutely! But after a few seconds, his mind began to wander.

"Hmm, have they practiced in private? Otherwise, why are they so skilled at kissing? They must have practiced many times."

"Damn, I was thinking something!"

"Art!"

"Daddy?"

“Get out of my head!”

After a busy day, the meal scene was finished and the crew went home.

After checking the missed call on his phone, Eric called back.

"Boss, the viewership for the fourth episode of The Walking Dead is out, 10.5 million subscribers."

"Hmm? Has it gotten lower? Why do I feel like I have less?"

"Yes, the last episode had 11.7 million, mainly because this episode has fewer big scenes."

"Okay, I get it. It's a very good result."

It is normal for ratings to fluctuate. After all, it is impossible to have exciting scenes in every episode, and the budget cannot be spent. As long as it can maintain over 10 million, it is already a great success.

(End of this chapter)