Heads Up Hollywood

"You're welcome, sit down."

Tang En pressed his hand casually, and then pulled out a chair for Charlize Theron in a very gentlemanly manner.

After Tang En and Charlize Theron sat down, Kent Richards and David Anthony sat down respectfully.

They are members of the crew of the "Rush Hour" series, but not the main creative staff, and have little to do with the interests of this series of films.

In contrast, Twain's invitation was more in line with their career plans!

Even if he is also a production assistant or casting director, working under Tang En will definitely have a better future than following New Line Pictures.

"I mean, you should understand, right?"

After being seated, Tang En first ordered a glass of juice for Charlize Theron, and then took the initiative straight to the point.

Kent Richards asked tentatively, "Is it because of... Director Ratner?"

Tang En smiled and said peacefully: "I think his existence will seriously tarnish Hollywood's image, what do you think?"

"Damn Hollywood's image?"

Kent Richards and David Anthony looked at each other and immediately understood what Tang En meant.

Working in this circle, especially in positions like production assistant and casting director, one doesn't have enough dexterity to play well at all.

David Anthony hurriedly said: "Yes, Mr. Walker, I agree with you 100%! In fact, it was okay when filming "Rush Hour 1". At that time, Ratner was still a newcomer, and he was serious and cautious enough. But shooting With Rush Hour 2, when he became famous, his jerk side came out."

At this time, the waiter had already brought a cup of coffee and juice. Tang En took a sip without haste, and then said slowly: "Tell me about the specific situation."

David Anthony was a little embarrassed, "It was complicated in the crew at the time. I can't remember the specific situation clearly, but I clearly remember that there were at least three extras, who were actresses, and they complained to me, Lat Na used work as a threat to invite them on a 'date'."

Charlize Theron's face suddenly changed. It seems that this Brett Ratner really has a lot of criminal records!

Bullying a low-level actress with a dream is far more excessive than bullying a female star!

The unspoken rules of transactions with female stars are more often to get what they need, with the guarantee of the contract. But this kind of deal with the low-level female group is not equal at all!

Charlize Theron has never experienced being an extra in Hollywood, but she has been in the modeling circle before, and many colleagues have such experiences.

Many girls with dreams joined the film crew and accompanied casting directors, director assistants, assistant directors, production assistants, assistant producers, etc... But it was only after the movie was released that they found out that they were deceived. No footage of them!

This is the status quo of extras.

Those women who have dreams and have no roots are usually low-level staff in the crew, but this Brett Ratner, as the director of "Rush Hour", actually used the power of a director to attack the bottom. Shameless The extent is beyond imagination!

Tang En's expression was relatively flat.

The entertainment circles all over the world are the same. The unequal supply and demand relationship is bound to lead to unequal transactions.

The female stars who have climbed up from the bottom of the group... are not the majority, but all of them, all of them have unbearable growth paths, very inspirational, but also very ugly!

"Can I get in touch?"

Tang En was very interested in this information.

Well-known directors in Hollywood play unspoken rules with female stars. This is the industry's default status quo. Both men and women will definitely protect this secret and maintain their respective images.

But abusing power and oppressing extras is a different concept.

Most of the extras are outsiders, and they don't care about the decency of Hollywood. Once a scandal breaks out if it is not handled properly, it will deal a big blow to Hollywood's image. That's why many big directors and big producers would rather go to the trouble of getting famous actors than to deal with low-level actors.

Brett Ratner's insatiable behavior obviously broke the rules of Hollywood.

David Anthony thought for a while, and said, "It should be possible! I'll go back and check the list, and I can contact them."

"Okay, I want detailed information, it's a written document confirmed by them!" Tang En paused, and added, "You can be blunt and tell them not to be afraid, just say that I, Tang En, is fighting for them and wants to take down Rat Na, let them cooperate!"

"Okay, I see." David Anthony nodded immediately.

Tang En gave a soft "hmm" and looked at Kent Richards, "What about you? You are a production assistant, and you are usually in charge of the actors' life assistance and interpersonal communication. You should have heard something about it, right?" ?”

Kent Richards lowered his head and said in a deep voice: "If I remember correctly, there were at least five female extras who accused me of Ratner's inappropriate behavior."

"Oh? Do you remember who it was?"

"There is a Japanese actor named Sasaki Eri. At that time, she was shooting a scene, wearing very revealing clothes, showing her upper abdomen. While waiting for the camera to start, Ratner walked up to her, pointed at her belly, and asked her if she would like to She was willing to go to the bathroom with him, but she refused. In the next few days, Ratner continued to seduce her, and said that she could be promoted as a female star, and she could provide her with a line, etc. At that time, she kept talking to me Complained for days, so I remember it well."

Kent Richards paused for a moment, and then said: "There is also a female ensemble named Georgina King, I remember her because she has now established her own ensemble agency and became the boss. At that time , Ratner stopped her in a group of female extras, and said he wanted to talk about lines. But after going to his nanny car, Ratner asked her to take off her clothes and wanted to see her breasts. She refused. Yes, and the next day, she was fired."

"This bastard!"

Charlize Theron couldn't bear to listen anymore, and couldn't help cursing in a low voice.

Kent Richards shrugged. "He feels entitled, and that's what he wants, and that's what happens. It's like normal business for him."

Tang En waved his hand, "Well, it's fine. These stories are good...I mean, they are enough weight. Remember, what I want is written documents, the testimonies of these victims."

Kent Richards immediately said: "Mr. Walker, don't worry, give me three days, I promise to investigate this matter thoroughly and give you a sufficiently detailed document."

"Very good." Tang En patted Charlize Theron's thigh underneath, and looked at the two opposite people with a smile. To have the opportunity to work on a project as big as Spider-Man."

Kent Richards and David Anthony were overjoyed.

Isn't that the reason why they accepted Tang En's invitation?

In Hollywood, it is well known that Tang En Pictures is a paradise for low-level wage earners. Many entrepreneurial teams of Tang En Pictures are from the bottom, such as Andrew O'Hare, Glenn Fierro and others, who are already executives of Tang En Pictures.

At this time, Tang En was at the peak of his power.

Whether it's a female star, a male star, a grassroots class, or a professional, climbing up the big tree of Twain means gaining a foothold in Hollywood.

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"Thinking of Ratner's disgusting look makes me want to throw up!"

Charlize Theron, being a woman, is clearly furious at what Brett Ratner has done.

Tang En rubbed his nose, feeling rather embarrassed, "That... isn't that an insinuation at me?"

"Ah?" Charlize Theron was slightly taken aback, then gave a "puchi" smile, and gave him a coquettish look, "You are you, he is him, can it be the same? You have made so many female stars famous, this is Emboldened. What is Ratner? A real jerk, liar, villain!"

Tang En smiled and said, "Okay, thank you for your compliment."

Charlize Theron shook her head, "It's not a compliment, it's a fact. Harvey Weinstein is a hundred times worse than Brett Ratner, but actresses are still willing to work with him, don't they just want to be a star? A Can't slap. I guarantee every actress in Hollywood would dream of climbing into your bed."

Tang En was funny and angry, "Forget it, don't compare me with them, I am a feminist, and I am actively promoting the development and progress of women's rights! This year, I have released "Juno", "Resident Evil" , "The Hours" and "Chicago" are four feminist films, and "Gone Girl" is also building a project, which is also a feminist film."

""Gone Girl"?" Charlize Theron's eyes lit up, "Is it going to be made into a movie? Tang En, you know, I have no film contract now, and my agent has canceled the "Red Dragon" Cooperation."

Tang En looked at her intently, "Do you want to play the lead actress?"

"Can't you?"

"You are too young, "Gone Girl" needs a relatively mature actress."

In comparison, Tang En preferred Nicole Kidman more. Regardless of acting skills or age, she is in the golden age of an actress' life.

And she had a marriage that was not happy, and she was struggling in that marriage, which fits the character setting of the heroine in "The Gone Girl".

Charlize Theron's face darkened, and she complained softly, "It seems that the old lover is more important."

Tang En shook his head amusedly, "Okay, if there is a suitable opportunity, I will look for you. Don't think about "The Lost Lover", it's not suitable for you."

Let Nicole Kidman play the heroine of "Gone Girl", there is another reason.

Last year, Tang En intended to direct "Chicago" himself, and the planned male and female protagonists at that time were Mel Gibson and Nicole Kidman.

It's a pity that due to various reasons, Tang En went to film "A Beautiful Mind".

Mel Gibson needs to break out of his tough-guy image, and now, Gone Girl might be his chance...