Chapter 143143. Inception

Time always flies fast when you work with a beautiful woman.

Eric felt that he hadn't even started yet, but the clock had already reached the end of the get off work day.

He couldn't help but sigh: "Why is it over so soon? I haven't had enough yet."

At this point, Theron and Wednesday both removed their makeup and changed back into their own clothes.

Without the help of makeup, their good looks instantly returned.

Even in order to better perform the role, Charlize Theron started eating like crazy after receiving the role, gaining dozens of pounds in more than a month.

But as a South African star, her foundation is so good that all that fat still can't change her sexy and beautiful face. She is still a great beauty.

The flesh feels good, it would be uncomfortable if I were too thin.

Theron came over and said, "Eric, are you still going on tomorrow?"

"No, Patty and I only met for one afternoon. If we continue filming, it won't be her style."

"That's a pity. You're an excellent director. You're good-tempered and don't curse. You're also good at inspiring actors. It's very comfortable to work with you."

"Really? Then how about I invite you to a play?"

Charlize Theron pursed her lips and thought for a moment: "That depends on what the movie is. I'm a future Oscar winner, so I'm very picky."

"Hahahaha. I guarantee you'll be satisfied. The movie is expected to be shot next year, with a big investment and big production."

"What's the story about? Is there a script?"

Eric pointed to his temple and said, "There is no script yet, but it is all in here. It is about dreams and reality."

"Like in The Matrix?"

Charlize Theron's eyes lit up and she immediately became interested. Everyone knows how popular "The Matrix" is. Not only did it bring Keanu Reeves to the peak of his career, but the supporting actors were also given a lot of top roles.

Although he has starred in many movies, even partnered with Keanu Reeves twice, the box office of the movies he participated in was only around 200 million at most, and he has never reached the level of a hit.

If you can take part in a big production and it explodes at the box office, perhaps that would be the moment when your career reaches its peak.

“No, it sounds a bit similar, but it’s actually completely different. The Matrix describes virtuality and reality, and its real intention is to reflect humanity’s pursuit of free will.”

"The theme of my film is reality and dreams, and the core is human emotions, growth and redemption. However, this will be a suspense film in the guise of science fiction, with complex plots and twists."

"It sounds interesting. Since my debut, I have never participated in a science fiction movie. It might be a good idea to give it a try. What is the name of the movie?"

Eric smiled slightly: "'The Beginning', or the more popular translation 'Inception'."

In the original time and space, the English name of "Inception" is Inception, which means beginning.

Ever since this movie came out, the word "beginning" has been deeply tied to the movie. Other movies hardly dare to use this word because if they do, people will think of "Inception", and those that are just trying to ride on the popularity will not count.

Similarly, friends reminds people of "Friends"; avatar refers to "Avatar"; and avengers refers to the Avengers.

Many words give people fixed associations, and this is the power of the IPization of excellent film and television works.

"Inception? Hmm. The name gives people a very confusing feeling."

"That's right, it's a suspenseful science fiction film. Are you interested in learning more about it?"

Theron checked the time: "Okay, I don't have anything to do anyway."

"Then let's have dinner together. It's my treat."

"Where are you going?"

"I know a nice private restaurant right on New Walter Street."

"Leonard's restaurant?" Theron asked.

"You know?"

"Of course, I frequent their home."

"How about meeting in an hour? I still have to deal with some things on the set of Blue Is the Warmest Color."

"Okay, see you later."

Back to Studio 4, we were also finishing up work. American crews are very standardized in this regard and generally do not allow overtime, but if they do, they must be paid overtime pay.

Actors, like ordinary office workers, strictly adhere to the concept of time and will not be late unless there are special circumstances.

This system is actually very good because the standardized regulations will make the actors more dedicated.

Seeing Eric coming back, Patty Jenkins pointed to the last two pages of the script and said, "Eric, I left you one last scene. The sense of ceremony belongs to you."

Eric chuckled and said, "How's my crew?"

"Great! How did you do that? The Olsen sisters are really good at acting. I never noticed that before. It seems that those youth idol dramas really limited their development."

Ashley and Mary could only smile and say nothing.

Eric said shamelessly: "I have my own way of training, and I am very good at training actors."

The two sisters nodded secretly: "He really knows how to train people."

"Don't think that it's just one afternoon. I have helped you enrich the characters and plot and changed a scene. I hope you don't mind."

"Which one?" Patty asked warily.

"It's mainly about scene 25, making the character of Irene more complete. I also have a suggestion."

"You're the boss and super producer, go ahead and talk, I'm listening."

Eric coughed a few times and said, "At the beginning of the movie, the script portrayed Irene as a little girl who dreams of becoming a star. I think this setting is too cliché, and she is not like that in reality."

"Biographical films should be more in line with the character's life. Life is unpredictable, and the unbearable things she suffered in her childhood and youth should not be erased."

Patty was silent for a moment: "Actually, I thought about this issue when I was writing the script, but the plot was too dark, and I was worried that the audience would not be able to accept it, and the censorship would also be stuck."

"So do you think the current plot isn't dark enough? Or do you think there aren't enough FUCKs in it?"

"Well, when I was soliciting investment in the market, I was originally targeting independent production companies. I never thought that MGM would be interested."

"You know, big companies like yours, when producing and distributing movies, all they consider are wider acceptance and making money. If they can make a G-rated movie, they don't want to make a PG13, and if they can avoid making an R-rated movie, they don't want to make one."

"And independent production companies are definitely not as good at communicating with the censorship department as you big companies, so I deleted all the dark plots, which can reduce the resistance to the release."

"But if MGM releases it, it should be good to add those rape, incest, abandonment, and drug abuse plots."

Eric nodded: "That's right, if you want to criticize it, just do it to the end. You don't have to worry about the censorship, just go ahead and shoot it!"

"Then listen to you, Eric."

After seeing off Patty Jenkins, Eric patted his butt and prepared to leave.

Seeing that there were no outsiders around, Mary grabbed his hand and said, "Eric, come on, Ashley and I will treat you to dinner."

"It's a bad day today. I've already made arrangements."

"Is this true? Are you dating some woman?"

Eric glared at her and said righteously, "Am I that kind of person? Besides, who could be more attractive than you two?"

Mary grinned. "That's true. How about tomorrow?"

"It depends on the situation. You know I'm very busy."

"Busy, busy, busy! How busy can you be? You're so busy yet you often go to Studio 6. I think you're going there just to see Charlize Theron." Ashley frowned and said angrily.

Eric chuckled and said, "Although we are already very close, I will sue you for defamation if you say that."

"Okay, okay, come over here and give me a hug. If you don't have any plans tomorrow, can't I just accompany you?"

He held the Olsen sisters in his arms, one on the left and one on the right, and the scene was just like the classic scene in The Flying Dagger of Li.

Sorry, I came at the wrong time.

No, you came at the right time.

After sending the Olsen sisters away, Eric arrived at Leonard's restaurant more than ten minutes early. Arriving early is a sign of gentlemanly manners.

After a while, the waiter led Charlize Theron into the box.

Unlike ordinary restaurants, Leonard's restaurant provides private dining services.

There is a big difference between the United States and China in this respect. In China, almost every restaurant has private rooms, even small roadside restaurants.

However, almost all restaurants in the United States do not provide this service, and some restaurants have even been complained of dining discrimination or identity discrimination.

Only a very small number of places, such as salons, clubs, private clubs and private restaurants that are not open to the public, provide private room services.

It can be said that the waiters here are also very happy. Not only is their salary much higher than that of ordinary restaurants, but they can often see celebrities, and the celebrities give them big tips.

Although it sounds like the job is not very decent and cannot compare to office white-collar workers, the actual income is higher than that of ordinary white-collar workers. The only thing you have to do is to keep it confidential.

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After ordering the food, Eric asked, "Want some wine?"

"The wine is ready."

"Two glasses of white wine."

After writing it down in the notebook, the waiter left the box.

"Theron, is this all you're going to eat?"

Theron nodded: "It's enough. I asked a nutritionist to calculate it. It shouldn't be a problem to maintain the calories for a whole night."

"People who can overcome their appetite have great perseverance." Eric sighed.

"There's no other way. Female stars have to pay attention to their figure. Male stars are less demanding in this regard, but if they want to be idols, it's also a painful process."

Eric nodded. He had heard before that Hugh Jackman had been undergoing strict training and diet for more than a decade in order to stay in shape to play Wolverine.

In order to stay active, Ronaldo hardly touches sweets or carbonated drinks, and this habit has also been maintained for more than ten years.

It is really hard to imagine how they persisted and how much temptation they had to endure when they saw others eating.

"Theron, since we are filming Monster now, I don't think there is any need to control the weight. Can't we lose weight after the filming?"

Theron quickly refused: "No, I've gained almost 30 pounds, and now is the best time to play Irene."

"And we've already been filming for more than ten days. If I suddenly gain or lose weight, even if the difference is small, it will affect the audience's perception of the film."

This was indeed reason to consider, and a short while later, the food and wine were served.

Bang! The two of them clinked their glasses lightly and each took a sip.

Charlize Theron picked up a piece of broccoli and put it in her mouth, chewing it slowly. "Tell me about your movie. What's it called?"

“Inception.”

"Yes, Inception. Tell me more about the plot. It sounds interesting."

"Well, Dom Cobb is the protagonist. He is an experienced thief, but unlike ordinary thieves, he is a dream thief."

"He has the ability to sneak into other people's dreams, explore and seize the secrets deep in other people's hearts in their dreams. This secret may be the password of a bank card, the password of a safe, or anything else."

"He led his team to commit crimes continuously, wandering among various powers, and became an international fugitive. This time the story takes place between two consortiums."

Eric briefly outlined the plot, and Theron listened carefully, gradually stopping eating.

After Eric finished speaking, she frowned and asked, "This is a really complicated story. I didn't quite understand it, but I can roughly judge that there should be two relatively important female characters in this play, right?"

"Yes, the dream builder Eredni and the phantom Mel. The former is the helper Cobb found to complete the mission, and the latter is his wife, or to be more precise, his deceased wife."

"So which role are you going to let me play?"

"Phantom Mel, no matter from temperament, appearance, age and other aspects, you are the best candidate for Mel."

"Why not Eredne the Dream Builder? That character sounds cooler," asked Theron.

Eric explained: "Because I am going to look for Christian Bale for the male lead, he was born in 1974, and you were born in 1975, only one year apart."

"He is 188cm tall and you are 177cm tall, the golden ratio is wrong."

"He is handsome, although a little worse than me."

Pfft! Theron chuckled and then quickly wiped her mouth: "Sorry, you shouldn't make me laugh while I'm eating."

"Is this a joke? Do you think Bell is more handsome than me?"

Theron shook her head: "Of course not, you two are different types of handsome. If we have to compare, you are better."

Eric nodded: "That's more like it!"

Theron continued to cover her mouth and laugh.

"Okay, okay, stop laughing. Anyway, Bell and you standing together are a perfect screen couple, so I hope you can play the role of Mel."

"What about Eredni? Has anyone been chosen?"

"Nicole Kidman, Eridni is a more powerful dream builder than Cobb. This role requires a woman with strong aura and charm. I think Nicole Kidman is very suitable."

"We can't have her and Bale play a couple on screen. Just thinking about that scene, it doesn't fit."

Theron pondered this in her mind for a moment, then agreed: "It's really hard to imagine that the two of them didn't have any feelings of being lovers at all."

"Yes, imagine that this year, Nicole Kidman won the Best Actress award at the Oscars, and next year it will be you. Then the two best actresses will come together in one movie. It sounds very attractive."

"Of course, the quality of the film is the most important thing. I won't use such crooked methods to promote it."

"I can see that from the way you changed the script of 'Monster' on the spot, I can tell that you are an aspiring director, Eric."

"Haha. Thank you for the compliment!"

"By the way, have you decided on any other roles?"

"Well, I'm going to use Heath Ledger for Arthur the Sentinel, and for the other characters."

Just as he was about to say that he hadn't decided on other roles yet, Eric suddenly realized that Charlize Theron might be trying to find a role for her young boyfriend.

I have to mention a few actors to fool her.

But on second thought, wouldn’t this be too obvious? It would be better to give the other party a chance to audition first to appear generous and graceful.

Anyway, the filming won’t start until next year, so maybe we can get that guy out this year.

It doesn't matter if I don't get him away. I'll make things difficult for him during the audition and it'll be fine if he gets rejected.

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Thinking of this, he said, "There are no candidates for other roles yet."

"Really? My boyfriend Stuart Townsend might be able to audition for a role. Of course I'm not making a request, just a suggestion." Theron said a little stiffly.

Eric naturally pretended to be generous: "No problem, let him come for the audition when the time comes. If he performs well, he will be given priority for admission."

"Thank you, Eric, for letting me toast you!" Theron smiled and raised her wine.

"You're welcome, really!"

"He won't be used anyway." Eric muttered to himself.

(End of this chapter)