Despite the elaborate dressing, Simon can still easily find Meg Ryan's obvious bags under the eyes and deep lines. Her skin is not as shiny as a 26 year old woman should be. She looks more like an overworked housewife in her thirties.
Having been in a similar circle for two lives, Simon naturally knows what Meg Ryan's state means at this time.
Josh Lieberman, the CAA agent sitting next to Meg Ryan, noticed Simon's expression and quickly interrupted the silence, saying: "Mr. westlow, MEG and I have studied the script of when Harry meets Sally very carefully. MEG is happy to play the role of Sally. However, as far as we know, the investor of this film has not yet been determined. What is Denise pictures going to do? "
"It's going to start shooting in September," Simon said, closing his eyes on Meg Ryan and looking at Josh Lieberman. "If you can't find a partner, Denise pictures will personally invest in the project."
Hollywood filmmakers have a very common rule: never invest your money in movies.
When Josh Lieberman heard Simon's reply, he couldn't help but label Simon as "dumb head green". On the surface, he nodded and said, "in this case, we don't have any questions."
"Now, let's talk about my problem," Simon turned to Meg Ryan again and said bluntly, "Miss Ryan, are you addicted to drugs?"
Meg Ryan was a little nervous when he was just looked at by Simon.
Originally thought it would be a very easy meeting, but this young man, who is said to be less than 20 years old, unconsciously put more pressure on her than the senior management of those studios.
At this point, Meg Ryan immediately shook his head and said, "of course not."
"In this case, do a drug test," Simon said faintly, "as long as you can pass, no audition, this role is yours."
Meg Ryan looked at the agent next to him with a guilty look.
Josh Lieberman coughed awkwardly and offered to defend his client: "Mr. westero, I can assure you that this problem will never affect the filming."
Simon shook his head and said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Lieberman. Your guarantee is not worth $15 million."
After last year's top gun, Meg Ryan only played a small role in it, but it's not so difficult for her to get another engagement. However, most of them are just supporting roles.
With a budget of 15 million US dollars, the heroine is still far away from her. Therefore, both Josh Lieberman and Meg Ryan attach great importance to this opportunity.
At this time, Josh Lieberman felt Simon's strength, hesitated a little, and suddenly said: "otherwise, Mr. westrow, you can talk to MEG alone."
With that, before Simon could answer, Josh Lieberman got up quickly, gave Meg Ryan a non secret look, and walked out of the office.
Simon watched Josh Lieberman leave. He just laughed and looked at Meg Ryan again. He still asked ruthlessly, "which injections do you use on weekdays?"
"Of course not," said Meg Ryan, glancing sideways at the closed office door and the villain like young man opposite. After a pause, she raised her hand and made a slight smoking gesture. "Only occasionally, Mr. westero. I'm not addicted to drugs."
Simon looked at the opposite woman, still hesitant.
"When Harry meets Sally" has a budget of $15 million, and he may have to invest it himself. Simon will never take such a huge risk.
In my memory, although Meg Ryan was not affected by this aspect and began to be popular two years later, Simon did not guarantee that the appearance of his butterfly would change some things.
Meg Ryan noticed Simon's hesitation, thought of the look in his agent's eyes when he left, looked at the young man opposite, thought about it, and quickly said, "Mr. westrow, maybe we can have dinner together later, and then we can discuss it carefully."
Simon sniffed the words, slightly picked eyebrows, said: "sorry, Miss Ryan, I have an appointment."
Now that she said it, Meg Ryan said, "tomorrow night is fine."
Simon said with a smile: "unfortunately, I have an appointment tomorrow evening."
Meg Ryan felt that the young man was staring at him with bright eyes. He felt a little embarrassed, but the embarrassment soon turned into some kind of rebellion.
Determined, Meg Ryan got up, turned the coffee table, knelt down on the carpet at the man's feet and reached for Simon's belt.
Simon felt the nice smell of women in front of him, raised his hand to stop him, and said, "OK, sit back."
Meg Ryan didn't give up and insisted on reaching over. Simon grabbed the woman's wrist and pushed it down.
Then.Meg Ryan went straight to the ground, curled up, turned his face, and looked at Simon bitterly.
Touch porcelain.
Simon leaned on the sofa, cocked up his legs and didn't bother to help the woman on the ground. He said, "I wanted to talk about the script with you this time. But now, two things: first, do a drug test, I want to make sure you don't touch something. Second, after confirming this, I will arrange an audition for you. As long as you pass, until the movie starts, you have to come to work at danielis film every day, nine to five, no staying up, no going to nightclubs, no touching those things, and regular maintenance. Sally is a very delicate woman. Now you have to rely on regular living environment and regular maintenance to reach the state I need. "
Simon said, see the woman is still on the carpet, simply get up, said: "think well, come back tomorrow."
It wasn't until Simon came to the door that a voice came from behind him: "tomorrow is Saturday."
Simone opened the door without looking back. "Or, you can't come."
Back in the audition room, Simon continued to work until evening, leaving Denise's headquarters and heading straight to a mansion on the hillside of Beverly Hills.
Simon does have a date tonight. Robert Redford's party is for another character in vulgar fiction, boxer Butch Coolidge.
The original Butch Coolidge was played by Bruce Willis, and Simon didn't really feel much about Bruce Willis. This time, he was looking at another guy who had played a boxer.
Of course.
It's not Sylvester Stallone.
With a budget of $8 million, we can't afford Stallone now.
Simon wants to invite Robert De Niro, who has appeared in Godfather, taxi driver, angry bull and other films. Robert Redford happened to have a good relationship with Robert De Niro, so he agreed to help introduce him at the party tonight.