Contract signing will be held at the end of May. There he met with his director Spielberg and his new crewmate.
Having a nice talk with Steven Spielberg also made Al's heart float. Not only Spielberg, but he also met the composer of this film, John Williams. Al also can be said second-grade musician, not only guitar, drum, piano, bass, also trumpet he can play it. If he wants to make a media empire, he also needs to build a record company and unlike other businessmen who don't understand music at all, he wanted to master it. So learn from John Williams also a plus for him, John also like this kind of curious child and have a nice talk about composing music with him.
The contract signing is successful, Al was paid $100,000 for newcomers it was a big amount of money. But because of the post of LA Times a few weeks ago, Al's life began drastically changed from nobody into a celebrity.
Now every kid knew and wanted to be like him. A good storyteller, inspirational life, and handsome little face become an idol to kids and parents. Many interview requests were made for him but Mary and Ari reject them all with the reason live under paparazzi brings a negative influence to his growth. Luckily, the Hope Institute Orphanage location is disclosed by media and there is still no internet, even PC use is dominated by office although only a few.
Not only that, he meets the other actors/actress, Dee Wallace who will act as his mother, Peter Coyote, Robert MacNaughton as his brother. But what made Al very happy was he meets Drew Barrymore that came with her mother.
The kid celebrity, the girl who kissed E.T., Spielberg's future Goddaughter, and also the problem child. Because of the bad influence of fame, lack of care of her parents so she engaged in drugs and alcoholism at age 12. Failed marriage also almost destroyed her life, despite that she still able to fix and made up of it.
Alas, the damage of the drugs and alcohol is irreversible but despite that, she still able to becomes one of the most beautiful actresses in Hollywood.
When he met her, she acted so cold and arrogant seemed to look down on him. It's fair, she has more experience in Hollywood than him and her mother also acted like those except in front of Spielberg.
And this is where Al's magic comes to work. With some teasing and a few candies he brought. The fly caught in the trap. Why he brought candies, well Annie and Melissa were the hardest to pleased so he always brought a lot of candies to entertain them.
Soon Drew and Alphonse have become a dynamic duo, telling her fairy tale and joke, teasing her, and also pranking others. Their interaction just looked like long lost siblings who finally met, the crews who see them are entertained by their quirks. Even Spielberg himself was laughing and smiling when he saw their antics.
The one who has a sour face was only her mother. She hates to see Drew did not interact more with Spielberg or other producer but playing with country bumpkin.
Finally, the meeting was over so everyone has to leave and prepare the set, their work will begin in September so they must hurry set the property for filming.
Al and Drew reluctant to separate but they must do so. Drew has another advertisement to shoot so she won't meet with Al until September.
"Don't worry Drew, you'll meet me soon, and if we do, we'll having ice cream okay?"
"Yes big bro, promise?" She pulled out her pinky finger.
"Promise." He also replied to her pinky promise. 'Oh my God, how can there be such a cute creature!! Look at her chubby cheeks, it's so cute. Don't worry Drewie, as long as I'm here, I won't let you take those poisons!!'
"Drew come here, NOW!!" Her mother said. " Bye big brother Al!" She shouted while waved her tiny hands.
They leave and only a few people were left here. Spielberg came to him and said, "Nice conversation you got there Al, never seen someone so fast coaxing children, although you both just met, feels like you are already her real siblings."
"Haha, I got my way, Mr. Spielberg. Living with 6 other children makes me have to learn how to coax them." He said while showing off a little bit.
"Please just call me Steven okay, by the way, I really love your story that you made. It was made for kids but even I was fascinated by those stories."
Heard Steven said, Al blushed and lost for word but he still replied, "T...Thank you, Mr. Spie...I mean Steven, I really appreciate that. I only made those stories to gain pocket money but who knew it was a success." Of course, Al couldn't say that he knew it would succeed, that would make him arrogant in front of Steven.
"Oh right, here you got 2 tickets for the premiere. Although only small scale premiere, a lot of celebrity will come. This is also your first premiere, right? So make sure not to embarrass me." He said while teased him.
"I won't promise that," He said cheekily. " Thank you, Steven, I don't know what to do except expressing my gratitude."
"Just make sure don't let me down in E.T. okay, see you in the premiere kid."
Nothing left to do, Al left Universal Pictures to headquarter and go back to the orphanage.
1st June 1981, H.I. Orphanage
Today is a very special day, because today, Al will be 11 years old. Because Al has no friends outside the orphanage, so they only celebrate it themselves.
Mrs. K baked the cake herself and the party was done in the backyard. After singing a birthday song, and blew the candle, Al spoke out his wish.
"I wish Mrs. K, Mary, Toby, Laura, Jon, Annie, Melissa, and Alice always have a happy life. Also Bella and Lola" "Woof" The dogs who thought they were left out was waving their tail.
"And I wish my dream will be realized as a filmmaker will be realized." After saying his wish, they continued their party.
But after all, who make Al is here at this party. Soon the birthday party turned into a food fight warzone and while Mary tried to stop them, Mrs. K smiled and said: "Just let them be, it's only once a year hahaha."
Mary who was stunned heard that want to retort her but find out that she was hit by a cake.
Saw the one who did this was Al, she immediately take the cake and join the war.
After this party was over, Al also needed to attend another party.
11th June 1981, Village Theatre, Westwood
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Al who came to the red carpet for the first time feels overwhelmed. He came with Ari Emanuel, well he can't invite woman because of his age, but he tried to invite Mrs. K or Mary to the premiere but politely rejected. Mrs. K because she already old and tired easily and Mary said, "Wait for you to turn 18, then take me to premiere." But Al replied, "But you already became so old by that time!" And that gave Al another smack in his head.
He meets a lot of known and unknown celebrities at this premiere. He saw Al Pacino, Robert Redfort, Melanie Griffith, Jack Nicholson, Anthony Hopkins. There are a lot of big names actors and actresses in this premiere, firstly they want to make a connection with Spielberg or Lucas that known for their films and connection, or just enjoy the ecstasy of vanity fair.
Al was ignored by reporters, he was still unknown in this Hollywood. But when he came and greet Spielberg, people began to whisper and inquire about his origin. Spielberg also introduced him to George Lucas, Francis Ford Coppola, and Martin Scorcese.
The cloud nine Al becomes ecstatic. He never knew the four legendary directors will appear at the same time. Well, this is their agreement of 4 great directors to come to each premiere every time they have a premiere.
He became talkative and communicate with the other fours, and four of them apparently like Al very much. Not only does he praised their films, but also knew very much about directorship. Director is a unique existence in Hollywood, they don't find much joy in fame and rich as long as they make movies.
Four of them see Al as a different kind of movie enthusiast, so they hold Al in high regard. The most unique case was when other celebrities or Hollywood executives greet them, they just say a polite word and continue their discussion about the film.
But then the premiere time has come so they must finish their discussion. "Ah looks like the premiere will begin, I'm sorry kid we must end our talk. It's really nice to talk with you." Coppola's family head said.
The other three also go to the theatre after patting Al's shoulder. Celebrity, executives, and reporters only agape seeing their behavior.
'Oh, the premiere will begin' But he realized something 'Fvk, I forgot to meet the lead actor Harrison Ford!' Al said in his heart.
To Be Continued...