They chatted about movies, discussing the filming of "Leon: The Professional" and Taylor's future roles.
"Hitchcock told me that a role like Matilda is an exception and very rare. He advised me to start filming movies after I turn 18."
Hardy thought for a moment, "It's not that there aren't suitable roles for you."
"Do you have a new story?" Taylor asked excitedly.
"Not a new story. I thought of a fairy tale. Have you heard the story of 'Beauty and the Beast'?" Hardy asked.
Taylor shook her head.
"Beauty and the Beast" is a 17th century French fairy tale by Madame de Beaumont. It wasn't widely known at the time, so it was normal for Taylor not to have heard of it.
