Hollywood Secret Garden

Chapter 739 Also involved in the matter caused by the art director

Angela never thought that Natalie would make such a request, and she actually wanted to play the role of the female criminal leader, and let herself and her act opposite each other in the movie!God, this movie doesn't even have an official title, it doesn't even have a complete script, only a few main characters have established their personalities, and she wants to play against her? !It's just...

Well, the main reason why Angela howled in her heart was because she didn't like to play a role when she was in charge of the director.Yes, she directed and acted in the previous "Father" and won the Best Supporting Actress for the third time, but it was different then and now. The movie "Father" was conceived a long time ago, and it is almost like playing myself, so both directing and acting are very handy.

But even so, during the initial period of filming "Father", progress was still pitifully low.

Although this movie has the original novel that can barely be used as a reference, and Angela is also constantly inspired during the planning and preparation, it does not mean that she can make this movie better than "Father" while acting as a director and actor at the same time. outstanding.Angela has never believed that a director who is also an actor can make an excellent film that balances business and art like Spielberg.

It's just that now Natalie has made it clear that she must act as the supporting actress who plays opposite the heroine, which makes it very difficult for Angela.Frankly speaking, she would also like to try acting opposite Natalie. Her familiarity with these roles can also allow her to play as she pleases, but in this case, she must let someone else direct, which is unacceptable to Angela .

It's really a dilemma. If you agree, what if you mess up the movie because you can't take care of it?If she refused, she was a little unwilling to lose this opportunity to act opposite Natalie.

However, there are still many things to do now, and finding a suitable actor is just one of them, so there is no need to rush to make a decision. Angela chose to put this aside for the time being and continue to work on the script.

In addition, because the script needs to be constantly revised—especially after communicating with Mavis—Angela also took over the work of art direction by the way, and used her spare time to make pictures of various key scenes.

The scene map of the art direction is different from the sub-shots. The sub-shots can be drawn casually, as long as the director can understand it, but the scene map of the art direction must be very detailed. The lighting engineer should use this to light, and the costume designer should design according to this. Costumes, the set designer should build the set based on this and so on.Therefore, it is also very important to have an art director who can describe the director's intentions well with scene maps. Many directors who pursue perfection and have that ability will choose to draw scene maps by themselves, such as James Cameron.

Of course, most of them just participated in the drawing, put forward their opinions and handed over to professionals for modification, instead of making a lot of trouble like Angela.But even if it's a big deal, Angela doesn't want to draw all the scene diagrams in detail. Except for a few very important fragments, most of them just outline an outline to indicate the style, color and focus Just put it aside, and then hand it over to a professional art director to draw when the script is finished.

Even so, it still took up a lot of Angela's free time, and the usual number of appointments was also compressed a lot, which aroused unanimous complaints from the lovers, and they unanimously said: You don't think you spend too much time on this. order?

Some are straightforward and some are tactful, some join in the fun and some ask questions. Basically everyone knows that Angela tailor-made this movie for Natalie.Not only that, but it was also the first time to cooperate with Angela as a director, and Angela may even act opposite her in it!This is too much!

In terms of tailor-made, Kate, Jessica, and Scarlett have all enjoyed such treatment; in terms of acting opposite each other in the movie, Kate and Angela also had it in "The Devil"; The director's Angela cooperated, but several lovers have never had it. How could Natalie get ahead this time without making others unhappy.

Of course, different people have different specific reactions. For example, Kate, her tone is mostly complaining. After all, among Angela’s lovers, she is the first one who has acted opposite Angela. Forget it—not to mention that she still has another first time with Angela... So she complained and just hoped that Angela could spend more time with her.

Jessica, on the other hand, was entirely out of concern for Angela, in order to remind Angela not to be too tired and not to be too anxious. Anyway, Angela also tailored the script for her, and things that require acting skills, such as rival plays, are too far away from her. , so I don't expect anything extravagantly, as long as I stay by Angela's side and watch her, it will be fine.

As for Scarlett, she should be the one who knows the relationship between Angela and Natalie the most among all of them.Although I am not reconciled, I can only express my resentment with small complaints.Liv and Avril Lavigne are purely for fun. Liv has never been very enthusiastic about movies. If there is a suitable one, she will act. If there is no suitable one, she will not act. Anyway, the fashion contract is big, and Avril Lavigne is even more lacking in interest. She only likes to sing .So the two of them, like Kate, just want Angela to spend more time with them.

Keira was the most dissatisfied among the few people. As for the reason... Well, everyone knew it, but they never said it out of their mouths. The relationship between her and Natalie was too delicate.But Kayla has never concealed this, although she will try to avoid those keywords in her words.

"I don't know what to say, Angie, I admit that you are very attractive when you are in the working state, serious, energetic, and passionate, and it is easy to capture my heart. But always in this If you are in a state, no matter how attractive you are, you will be tired. Besides... can you think about my feelings a little bit? I admit that this is strange, but I don't know how to solve it, so can't I think about it a little bit?" Keira said He bit his lip and said to Angela.

Angela understands her feelings. The matter of being used as a stand-in has always been a thorn in Keira's heart. Although it has faded a lot after Angela revealed her heart, and it can be ignored now, it has not completely disappeared—— After all, Natalie was dangling in front of her, still competing with her for Angela.

What's more, she has neither acted opposite Angela nor asked Angela to tailor a role--"Pirates of the Caribbean" doesn't count--and among several lovers, Natalie is Angela's first tailor-made role. The role of the person, so it is completely understandable that Keira feels a little awkward.

It’s just that understanding is understanding, but there is no way to persuade women. Women are unreasonable in this regard. Just like Keira said, she also knows that this is wrong, but she still can’t help but feel annoyed when she thinks about those things and awkward.In fact, even Angela is like this. There is nothing wrong with saying that most women are emotional.

Of course, it's not that Angela has ways to appease her, but... it's better not to say this, anyway, Kyla is quite satisfied with her efforts.

It's just that this method can't be used often. Even if Angela's physical strength is not bad, she can't help tossing continuously, so she chose another method to appease other people, which is to pull them to make a scene map together.

"Anyway, I can't get away for the time being, why don't you help me make a scene map, which will not only cultivate a tacit understanding between us, but also let you learn more about film production." Angela persuaded them in this way .

Seeing her pitiful begging appearance, everyone basically agreed, even Avril Lavigne who lacked interest in film production.But there are many problems that follow. Whether it is drawing, drawing or coloring, as long as it is in their hands, it will be messed up. Fortunately, Angela always has a backup, otherwise, she will definitely cry without tears.

"It can't be my fault. After all, I have never learned these things, and I have almost no connection with drawing and other things in my life." Kate said so, and said it confidently, as if Angela had never sketched for her. of.

"I'm not good at this in the first place, but I warned you before." Avril Lavigne also spoke confidently, completely forgetting how excited she was when Angela persuaded her to take over the matter.

"Since you're not satisfied with this, then don't let me draw it." Although Scarlett's anger was obviously feigned, Angela still had to comfort her with nice words.

"I think this looks very good. The color match has a special taste." Liv acted innocently, and Angela didn't even have the strength to continue to accuse her in the face of the expression that didn't understand why.

The only ones who can help are Natalie and Jessica. Needless to say, Natalie, although she vowed that she will only officially agree to play the leading actress when Angela plays a supporting actress, but after Angela tells the whole story After the storyline, great interest arose, even if Angela did not play the supporting actress, she probably would not give up this role.

Therefore, she is very serious when helping to draw the scene map, and often discusses the relevant content with Angela with these, and also puts forward her own opinions from time to time.It's just that she put all her energy on it, and when she was thinking, Angela occasionally yelled a few times before responding, and she never thought there was any problem with it.

Angela even fell asleep together one night and wanted to make out with Natalie, but because she talked too much about movies before, Natalie fell into the habit of thinking, so Angela, who was sloppy, was caught Kicked off the bed.

Angela, who was burning with anger, naturally cleaned up Natalie, and even played with her until she yelled a lot of embarrassing words.But even so, Natalie didn't make the slightest change, she still went her own way and immersed herself in the analysis role.Angela was very helpless about this, and then felt in her heart that Jesse was the most gentle.

Jessica is probably the best among several people. She does everything carefully and carefully. If there is something she doesn't understand, she will ask Angela or put it aside temporarily and don't make her own decisions.He even took care of all kinds of tea and cleaning work for Angela at the same time, leaving Annie with almost nothing to do.

"Thank you, Jesse, you are so kind." Angela, with her eyes closed, was enjoying Jessica's shoulder massage, humming and chirping, looking very comfortable.

"Because you've worked so hard, and you've been climbing on the lift table. I can't help you with anything else. I can do this little thing." Jessica said softly.

"You have helped a lot, at least your pictures are better than theirs." Angela said, grabbed Jessica's hand on her shoulder, kissed her palm, raised her head and smiled look into her eyes.

"Really?" Jessica asked, with a hint of surprise in her tone.

Angela immediately clicked her tongue twice, and Jessica's face turned red, and she wanted to leave with embarrassment.Angela didn't let go, instead she pulled, pulled Jessica in front of her and wrapped her around her waist, and buried her head on her belly for a while.

"Okay, Angie." Jessica yelled funnyly, her face still red.

"I should be the one who said this, right?" Angela raised her head and raised her eyebrows with a smile.

Jessica bit her lip, twisted her expression and said nothing.

"Actually, it's nothing." Angela simply pulled Jessica into her arms, hugged her and said with relief, "If it were me, I would do the same, so don't take it to heart, I understand, understand ?"

"You won't. In such a situation, you will sneak away to a place where no one is around, and then bury your head in the sand." Jessica snorted softly.

"Hey! Don't expose my shortcomings! That's all in the past tense!" Angela suddenly scratched Jessica's waist in anger. Naturally, Jessica would not sit still, so the two of them squeezed together There was a lot of joking and joking.

"There are still more than 5 months." Jessica suddenly said this after the two of them were close to each other on the chair and thought about it quietly.The hand stroking Jessica's hair paused before continuing.

"I know." Shi Jila replied briefly and didn't say much, but she sighed deeply in her heart.

The reason why everyone can get along like this and tolerate her in every possible way is because of the original agreement. Once the deadline has passed, this situation will definitely not continue, and she is bound to make her own decision.So everyone has a feeling of uncertainty and panic, so Kate will stare at her back for a long time, so Natalie will continue to chat with her about movies in her spare time, so Jessica rarely mentions this They say things like this now, so Keira will still hug her tightly when she is exhausted, so Scarlett, Avril Lavigne, and Liv will use various methods to show their existence.

It's just... Angela still doesn't know who she should be.

"Okay, let's talk about something else." Angela suddenly let go and stood up, then pressed Jessica on the chair and stood behind her, massaging her shoulders.

"Okay, what to say - Angie, your technique is terrible."

"Hey, do you know how many people out there expect me, a genius, a national icon, and a billionaire to massage their shoulders? You should be honored, Jesse!" Angela rolled her eyes, and then used Said triumphantly and exaggeratedly in a provocative tone.

"Okay, okay, I'm very, very honored, Miss Angel of Hollywood, the national idol of the United States, and the third billionaire in the world!" Jessica said with a smirk imitating her tone.

Angela rolled her eyes again, and then changed the subject: "By the way, Jesse, it's your birthday soon, what gift do you want? Can I buy the Statue of Liberty and give it to you?"

Jessica couldn't help laughing: "You have to ask the New York City government about this kind of thing, but I guess they won't sell it."

"That's it, then... how about buying the Kodak Theater? Let the guys from the Film Academy find a place to hold the Oscars in the future." Angela rubbed her chin and said in a pretentious manner.

"Okay, Angie," Jessica grabbed her hand with a smile, and pressed the back of Angela's hand to her face, "Just like you said at the birthday party, having us by your side is enough, It's enough for me to have you by my side."

Angela couldn't help biting her lips. Jessica probably sensed other meanings in the words, and quickly raised her head to change the subject: "Besides, haven't you already prepared a gift?"

"Am I ready?" Angela blinked in confusion.

"Of course," Jessica's eyes curved, "Although it's not finished yet, I can confirm it."

As she opened her mouth and made a mouth shape, Angela was stunned for a moment, and then curled her lips in depression. It was really a miscalculation, and she originally planned to surprise Jessica.

Angela's gift was the long-interrupted "Jessica's Adventure". In fact, this series has not been interrupted. After painting, she would sigh and put away the drawing.And after the reconciliation, because she was so happy, she not only forgot to send out these sketches at Jessica’s 06th birthday party in 25, but also forgot to draw the story of that year. Angela decided to give Jessica this year Draw a story well, and revise the previous stories at the same time, anyway, each series is only about ten pages.

It happened to be time to draw the art direction map of the new movie, and Angela also took advantage of the rest time to draw it, but she didn't expect that Jessica would still find out that she had done it secretly enough.

"Okay, Angie, I just glanced at it, but I didn't fully see it." Seeing Angela's depressed face, Jessica immediately guessed the reason, stuck out her tongue, and shook Angela's arm in relief.

"Okay, okay, don't rummage through my things next time." Angela had no choice but to go down the steps, and at the same time, she didn't forget to wave her fists to make a small threat.

Then she wondered, did Jessica see the sketches of Kate and the body sketches of Natalie put together? !