"Wait, wait, man." The middle-aged man who interrupted Argan looked at him with interest, and then showed a funny expression. "You mean you are the boss of the famous Bob Gan Shrimp Company?"
"Yes," Argan said very seriously. "We made a lot of money."
The middle-aged man suddenly laughed. "I've heard a lot of people bragging, but this is the most interesting one I've ever heard."
He stood up as he spoke, took the paper cup, and walked away with a smile. "I'm actually sitting next to a millionaire."
“Wonderful！” Assistant Director Ryan shouted and applauded. Then, a large group of people also clapped.
"Really?" Adriaan, who had returned, looked at Ryan suspiciously. He walked straight to the back of the monitor, frowned, and looked at it carefully before nodding. "Great, it's finally done!"
It was already the second day. Previously, it took a lot of effort to finish shooting the first scene. It was really annoying. After that, Adriaan stopped filming no matter what. If the next scene was still like this, he might not be able to finish it by sunset. Just then, the woman holding the child and the old woman who gave Argan directions had arrived on the set, so he decisively announced that they would film their scenes first.
Of course, this did not mean that Adriaan would not play the role. Since he had agreed, and in front of so many people, of course, he should stick to it. It was not his style to breach the contract because he did not do well.
Because shooting that scene took a little more time, the rest of the scenes were left until now. Adriaan used the whole night to figure it out. He also called Charlize to go over the lines with him, and then went to bed early. Charlize was very surprised. She thought he was going to half-force her to bed again.
Even so, Adriaan still made more than ten NGs, but to his relief, it did not exceed the number of times yesterday.
"So, making a movie and making a TV series are two different things." Adriaan sighed as he removed his makeup.
Strictly speaking, this was not a problem of two different things. The key was that when he was a guest star in Friends, he was acting as himself. He had to show his usual self, but this role was a little frivolous and exaggerated. It required more acting skills, and he was not a professional actor, so it was understandable that there would be problems.
If he had time, it would be interesting to make a cameo appearance often. Adriaan suddenly thought. Many directors would make cameo appearances in their own works. The most famous was Hitchcock, who was called a living prop.
The old man often played some flashing roles in his own movies, such as a passenger who couldn't catch the train, or a passer-by who sat next to the protagonist and read the newspaper with only half his face, and so on. So, why couldn't Adriaan leave his figure in these famous movies?
"Eide, someone is looking for you." Charlize's voice came from behind.
Adriaan was about to answer when he suddenly noticed a trace of strangeness in her tone. After being together for so long, how could he not know what this strangeness meant? So, who was looking for him?
The answer was soon revealed. Although she was standing far away and wearing large sunglasses, her long black and shiny hair had already revealed the identity of the visitor. Even in a brown trench coat, one could still see the good figure hidden under it.
"Oh, Monica, I'm so happy to see you." Adriaan walked forward with a smile. Although he only gave the girl a gentle hug, the surrounding staff automatically turned their backs to them.
Monica had come to visit him once before, and so had Julia. In addition, many of the team members had worked with Adriaan several times, so they were relatively clear about these things, so naturally, they would not get involved.
"Why didn't you call me in advance? That way, I could have picked you up at the airport. "Adriaan asked immediately.
"I didn't want to hear your secretary's voice." Monica took off her sunglasses, not hiding her feelings at all. "Of course, more importantly, I wanted to give you a surprise."
"Surprise?" Adriaan raised an eyebrow and looked Monica up and down. "If I'm not mistaken, this trench coat should be the one you wore when you visited New York last year. Don't tell me you're not wearing anything underneath."
"If you want to." A smile appeared at the corner of Monica's mouth, and her hands tugged on her belt.
"Not now." Adriaan smiled meaningfully, and then he held her hand and stroked it. "I'm working now, and it won't be long before it's over. So, let's talk about it later."
The shooting on the bench was almost over. After his two guest shots were completed, only the old lady had two lines left, and it would only take a few minutes. Other than that, Argan began to run in the direction of Jenny's house, and Jenny and Argan took the child to the park. One afternoon was enough time.
"Okay, let's call it a day. We'll continue tomorrow." As the last scene in the park ended, Adriaan announced loudly, and it immediately attracted a burst of cheers.
"Charley, remember to adjust the schedule later. Of course, don't affect the filming progress," Adriaan said to Charlize after informing the assistant director and several assistants.
"Got it." The girl's answer was very brief, and her face was very calm as if she did not know that Monica was there.
Adriaan smiled and did not say anything. He lifted his legs and walked out.
"Hey, Eide." Hanks's voice sounded again, and then he appeared in front of him with a rare malicious smile. "Richard just proposed to have a drink at the bar. Do you want to come with us?"
"Go to the bar? Aren't you worried … "Adriaan gestured with his hand and said with a faint smile.
"I have Jim by my side. Why should I worry?" Hanks shrugged.
"The problem is that Jim is your brother, not your wife's brother." Adriaan looked at him calmly.
"Okay, okay." Hanks raised his hand immediately. "They asked me to come. It's none of my business."
After that, he walked away from him with a smile. Adriaan looked at Hanks who was leaving, and then looked at the group of guys who were packing their things and pretending to be nonchalant. He shook his head and walked to Monica who was already waiting outside.
Although Montgomery was the second largest city in Alabama and had played many important roles in American history, such as the Civil War, the Civil Rights Movement, and so on — the conflict caused by blacks being allowed to enter a university for the first time, which finally led to the intervention of the National Guard, happened in Alabama. This incident was also mentioned in the movie "The True Story of Argan."
However, in terms of urban characteristics, Montgomery was not much different from ordinary large American cities. Adriaan was not familiar with the city, so after finding an Italian restaurant for dinner, he and Monica strolled down the street.
"About June 11, 1963, George Wallace, then the governor of Alabama, blocked the entrance of the University of Alabama, trying to stop two black students from enrolling, and openly resisting the federal government's dismissal of him. Then Kennedy ordered the National Guard to intervene, and finally forced him out of office." Walking on the streets of Montgomery, Adriaan said to the girl beside him. As the sky darkened, the street lights began to gradually light up.
"Do you feel a little bored?" Adriaan suddenly asked. Monica had not spoken much since they were shopping, and she basically listened to Adriaan.
"No, I just want to hear you talk," Monica said with a smile.
"If that's the case, then why don't we change the topic? What I said before is also because of the filming needs, so I know a little bit about it." Adriaan thought for a moment. "Why don't we talk about how many cities in North America are called Montgomery, and what they have to do with Bernard Law Montgomery?"
"Bernard Law Montgomery?" Monica frowned as she recalled. "He seems to be …"
"The British Field Marshal after World War II." Seeing this, Adriaan immediately reminded her.
"Yes, that's what I want to talk about." Monica, who was thinking hard, suddenly breathed a sigh of relief, but then she sighed softly. "Well, I admit, I don't know much about these things."
"Then I'll talk about something else." Adriaan, who laughed, then put his arm around her waist and pulled her more intimately into his arms. "For example, how have you been recently? I know that many advertisers are looking for you, especially in Italy."
"Nothing, as usual. The party that never ends, and there will never be a lack of flirters." Monica pouted her sexy lips. "It would be great if you were by my side all the time."
Adriaan smiled and did not answer, but his hand on her waist slid back and forth. Monica gave him a charming look and continued, "George doesn't recommend me to take too many advertisements. He said that I should wait for the right price now, and I should take as many roles in independent films as possible, even if the pay is reduced."
"Really? What do you think, Monica? "Adriaan looked at the girl and asked.
Monica did not answer directly. Instead, she looked at Adriaan for a while, and then she said softly, "I will do whatever you want me to do, Eide."
"In fact." Adriaan reached out and pinched Monica's chin. "I asked George to arrange this for you."
He paused for a moment, and when he saw that Monica was listening attentively, he continued, "Do you remember what I told you about your congenital deficiencies?"
"My acting skills are lacking, and I'm Italian." Monica answered without thinking.
"Now you have basically entered the ranks of the A-level stars in Hollywood, so you need to hone your acting skills better." Adriaan nodded and said, "You know, this place is also exclusive, so you have to work harder than others, Monica. But don't worry, I will prepare some good commercial films for you to maintain your current fame, so you can try to play different roles in independent films, and then live like this for a few years … "
He reached out and lifted her chin, his finger moving across her rosy lips, and said with an unquestionable momentum, "When I think you can do it, that is when you will win the throne of Best Actress at the Oscars!"
Looking at Adriaan, Monica was a little stunned at first, and then the corners of her mouth curled up with a little charm and temptation. She opened her mouth and sucked his finger, and then moved her tongue around his finger.
"I got it," she said. After looking around, she moved closer to Adriaan's ear. "Maybe, we can do something more exciting now. For example, the alley behind the restaurant just now is very good …"
If they really wanted to have sex, home was always the best place. It could let couples release themselves unscrupulously. Of course, some people liked to be outside, especially in the wilderness, where there was a feeling of being integrated with nature. The corners of the city were the least recommended, because some places were not so clean, and it required a lot of effort to clean up. Moreover, people passing by might see it at any time, and it would violate the relevant laws.
However, this was also what many people, especially young people, flocked to. The excitement of being discovered, and the sense of freedom of violating the cheapest rules and regulations — unless they went too far, the police generally would not trouble the couple for this kind of thing — would give people a rush of adrenaline, and it was easier to reach orgasm, such as the current Monica.
"Are you satisfied, baby?" Adriaan panted slightly, looking at Monica who was entangled with him.
Monica, who was leaning against the wall, looked at the dim street lamp hanging above her head with blurred eyes. Her chest was constantly moving up and down, and her legs were subconsciously wrapped around Adriaan's waist. It took a long time for her to come back to her senses.
"Oh … Eide … You're so great …" Monica murmured while kissing Adriaan. After a while, she got down from him and packed her clothes.
In fact, the two did not do it for too long, only about ten minutes. This was not a hotel or a bedroom. Besides, it was just a spur of the moment, and they did not do enough foreplay. However, during this time, three groups of people passed by outside the alley, which gave the two a good thrill.
Fortunately, there were no reporters near the set during this time, and no one knew that Monica came to Alabama to visit the set. Otherwise, it would be terrible if they were photographed. Of course, if there was a possibility that there were reporters nearby, Monica would not be so bold as to seduce Adriaan. She was not smart, but she was not stupid either.
"Okay, where are we going next? Whatever you say, "Adriaan said after tidying up.
"No, let's go back to the hotel." Monica took his arm and smiled charmingly. The blush on her face had not dissipated, and there was still a strong sense of love between her eyebrows. "I know, you must …"
Although she did not finish her words, Adriaan was very clear about what she meant. After raising his eyebrows, he leaned over and kissed her again. "Then let's go back to the hotel."
"Eide." Monica suddenly stopped him, and there was a flash of obvious hesitation in her eyes. But after looking at him for a long time, she quickly whispered, "If you want …"
She whispered the last few words in his ear in the lowest voice. Adriaan was a little surprised at first, but then he became excited. After Monica finished speaking, he became calm again.
"Since you've decided, let's do it," he said, stroking Monica's face.
After shooting in Montgomery for about five or six days, the few scenes there were completed. The crew left Montgomery on May 8, and when they returned to Los Angeles, it was already May 12. The reason for this was that the crew drove back to Los Angeles instead of taking a plane, because they had to shoot scenes of Argan running on the way. The scenery of all over the United States, such as canyons, forests, deserts, etc., had to be shot in real scenes.
Although CG could also be made, a real scene would be more amazing. So, since they had the conditions, why couldn't they shoot a real scene? In fact, the four-day trip was indeed very comfortable. Driving all the way down the interstate highway, they had a general view of the scenery of the United States. Especially when driving in the wilderness, the feeling of the sky being high and the land was very infectious. It was no wonder that many people liked to drive across North America.
Hanks also said that this was the best experience he had ever had in a movie. Several times, he was so engrossed in running that he completely forgot the time. Fortunately, his brother Jim was always by his side.
After returning to Los Angeles, Adriaan continued to devote himself to work. Although with his ability, as long as everything went well, it did not mean that he could waste time. Long before the shooting in Montgomery, he had already asked several people to go back to Los Angeles to set up the studio. Most of the scenes in Los Angeles were shot indoors, such as in bars, hotels, military camps, the White House, and … um … the table tennis venue where China and the United States established diplomatic relations.
As for these scenes, Adriaan originally wanted to go to China for on-site shooting. He also planned to modify the script and add a part in which Argan would go to Beijing. But after thinking about it for a long time, he gave up. Not to mention the difficulty of applying for filming, with some people's bureaucratic style, God knows when it would be approved. More importantly, if the film was filmed in a way that violated some people's understanding, even if it could be released in China, it would not be able to escape the fate of being cut. If Mao's head was printed on the racket, it was disrespectful, but if the interview between Argan and John Lennon was also cut, it would be too petty.
With Michelangelo Antonioni's "China" in the 1970s as a precedent, Adriaan gave up this plan. Of course, Mao and John Lennon's sarcasm on the racket were still retained. Since he no longer planned to go to China, even if he encountered difficulties when he went to China because of this film, he could use the excuse that he did not understand it at that time as an excuse.
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