Sitting next to Levi is naturally Theron. During this period of time, the lives of the two male protagonists are getting better and better, and her life as the heroine is naturally just as easy. Even though she didn't participate in too many promotional activities, because she has a good appearance, now she is also famous. If someone promotes her better, she can be very famous.
"This is my fourth magazine cover this month." Seeing that Levi had finished the phone call, Theron waved the latest fashion magazine in her hand, sticking her face to the face in the magazine as if showing off, and then, Theron casually tossed it aside. For her, the only decorative value of this magazine is its cover, "Four covers, this is already the treatment of first-line actresses?"
"Yes, but first-line actresses don't hold four covers. You are here to show off your achievements." Levi glanced at the magazine before saying, "And you should be clear about why there are many people looking for you to shoot for magazines. The reason is mainly that you have a good figure and are very photogenic, not because you are famous. Shouldn't you feel inferior about this?"
"Why should I feel inferior because of my good figure? Fame can be earned, but a good figure is born." Theron replied proudly.
Theron is now a well-known star.
Of course, it's different from people talking about the Oscars after a Kevin Spacey movie came out. Although Theron's acting skills have improved a bit under Levi's supervision, it can only be said to meet the requirements, and there is still some distance from the brilliant level. There is a gap, so she is now only considered a rising star like Jackman. But the difference between her and Jackman is that she is a woman.
The world of female stars is very different from that of male stars. When male stars are shooting, whether they are shooting commercials or TV dramas, most of the time, it is either for fun or because of investment. For an excellent male star, a salary of 5 million dollars for a movie is simply a labor price and a salary of ten million is not too much. The money they get for advertising is nothing compared to that.
But actresses earn much less from movies. Many times they make money through favors from the fashion industry. The top Hollywood actresses have never worried that they will not be able to live without making movies. Fashion magazines, entertainment magazines, movie magazines, and gossip magazines will all be interested in them. Top actresses will have three or four magazine covers available for shooting every month, plus some income from the fashion circle; they also have a lot of extra money. Compared with the high salaries of male stars, their income can be made up from other sources.
In terms of appearance, Theron does not lose to anyone. After becoming famous, she naturally had many invitations.
"I just received the news that Dior wants me to be the endorser of their perfume brand." Theron continued to say that it really involved the fashion industry, and all of a sudden, she was a giant in the fashion industry, "One million U.S. dollars a year, which is more than the salary you give me."
"Without the salary, I gave you, where would you have the chance to make this money? But the money is still a bit low. Don't sign too long a contract; in the future, it won't be convenient to raise the price otherwise."
How low is one million a year? Theron was a little surprised. She knows that even if a top Hollywood actress does not make movies every year, she can still earn tens of millions of dollars relying on the advertising fees of the merchants, but she is not a top actress after all. For an actress in her position, an income of 1 million is already unimaginable, but in Levi's view, it is still an understatement.
But Levi thinks this is normal: the endorsement fee of 1 million is the income standard of a top model, and it is far from a real star actor.
Seeing Theron's expression was different, Levi also understood a little bit. She still hadn't adjusted her mentality. He threw the magazine in his hand aside, "You and I are very busy these days, and I haven't asked you carefully about your future plans: How do you want to plan your career? Can you tell me about it?"
"Originally, my agent's plan was to let me shoot a few more commercial movies to expand my popularity and then find a way to transform. Now it seems that I don't need to shoot commercial movies anymore." Theron knew that in front of men, it's best not to mention some unpleasant words, so she cleverly changed the words, "After changing the agent, I want to see if I can take some feature films... In fact, my new agent said I was being contacted by a few movies, some of which were big-budget ones."
When they came back after the shoot in Germany, Levi put Theron in touch with the Endeavor Talent Agency. Now, Theron's pick-up is also arranged by them. This company has relatively few big-name actors, and it also attaches great importance to actors with potential, which allows Theron to have more opportunities to take on the role.
"It's too early for you to transform into commercialization. If you want to transform into commercialization, at least wait until you get the Oscar." Levi said immediately, "Your temperament and appearance are very superior, but it is this superiority that limits you not to have a wide range of dramas. If an actress wants to go commercial, it's nothing more than a comedy or an action movie. But your temperament is not suitable for a comedy, and an action movie is possible, but do you like them?" Theron
thought about it but still shook her head. Although acting in a vase role in an action movie, being caught by the villain, and waiting for the protagonist to save, this kind of role is simple and has a higher income, but Theron still remembers what she said to Spacey. A good actor depends not on how much money one makes but on what good work one can leave behind.
Action movies are primarily for men. When women appear in action movies, they serve as hostages, trophies, auxiliary tools, and objects of protection in addition to selling skin. In such movies, even men are considered to have no need for acting skills, and female characters have no room to play.
She is a strong person. Since she said that she wants to be a good actor, she must make enough good movies.
Magazine covers, fashion endorsements, blockbuster invitations... These things may be very good for a star, but these things are not so perfect for an actor.
"I have a few movie contracts in my hand, and some of them are really good, but I'm not sure whether I should take it." Theron hesitantly said, "I even have Woody Allen's film contract here. He wants me to play a supporting actress in his movie."
"You want to play a Woody Allen movie?" Hearing this sentence, Levi frowned a little.
"Why? You don't like Woody Allen's movies?" Theron asked, puzzled.
"No, why? Woody Allen is a master-level director. How could I not like his movies? I just don't like this man."
Theron saw Levi's expression and laughed.
She understood what Levi said: Indeed, Woody Allen is a top film master, which is undeniable, but Woody Allen is also a notorious old man, which is also undeniable.
Since he was young, this guy has been synonymous with sex, and he has been in love with many movie heroines in succession. What's more, when this guy was living with Mia Farrow, he had an affair with her adopted daughter, and after being found out, he married his girlfriend's adopted daughter—what Theron doesn't know now is that a few years later, he was still accused by Mia Farrow. Another adopted daughter of Farrow sued for sexual assault—this kind of character can be regarded as scum to a certain extent. His adopted daughter even accused him, saying that he had an affair with many actresses he had worked with: With such a reputation, it is no wonder Levi was not happy to let Theron work with him.
"You also know jealousy..." Theron came over and punched Levi hard on the back.
"Why can't I?" Levi turned around and kissed her hard, "I'm still angry with your attitude toward our relationship." After Theron signed with Endeavor Company, she also reached out to publicity firm SlatePR. The publicity company hopes that Theron will not disclose the relationship for the time being and doesn't consider getting married to avoid being affected in the future when accepting dramas. Especially after the director and the actor fall in love, it will be difficult for the actor to act in another major director's drama. Theron agreed to this, which also made Levi very depressed.
"Nick, don't force me. I told you that I don't believe in marriage at all. Marriage is a lie. We can be together, but there is no need to establish a relationship." Theron's words were a little strange, and Levi, however, is very clear that her parents must influence her, and she has some psychological problems that cannot be solved. "Tell me yourself. Do you want me to act? I can listen to you. I won't go if you don't want me to go. That's it."
"Sign the contract — it's good for you to film with a big director." Levi thought for a while and then said, "I trust you."
Woody Allen is an old man, and Theron is not. Moreover, his own charm is stronger than that old man Woody Allen, right?
Levi's words made Theron laugh. Her eyes narrowed into crescent moons; she wrapped her arms around Levi's neck, pulled him in, and put her head on his head, "Of course, I won't be apologetic to you. I am your muse and only your muse."
Theron nodded and suddenly remembered something, "You want to keep me? It's actually easy. I remember you started preparing a new movie a while ago. Could it be that I can't perform your new movie? Is it?"
"My new movie..." Levi smiled wryly, "I'm preparing for a movie, but there is no role for you in this movie."
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