Best Actor

"After the new relationship was revealed, Gwyneth Paltrow and Sean Down issued statements the next day denying that they were dating and claiming that they were just friends. But the timing of the statement is so close that one has to wonder how the truth is still in the fog." - Los Angeles Times

"According to reliable sources, Sean Tang was only a TV actor before starring in "The Genius Ripley", and only played a supporting role in "Friends". At the beginning of the year, he participated in "The Genius Ripley" "After the audition, director Anthony Minghella took a fancy to the actor, and it is said that he had a conflict with producer Harvey Weinstein." - "The Hollywood Reporter"

"On the set of "Friends", it was witnessed that Sean Tang and the three heroines entered the trailer together, only to be reminded by the assistant more than ten minutes later. And in the subsequent shooting , he's also extraordinarily close to America's sweethearts, like Gwyneth Paltrow, and we have to say, he's very good at dealing with women." - The New York Post

"Speaking of this I have to mention Gwyneth Paltrow's new boyfriend, you see, she and Affleck broke up only two weeks before going out with other men Dating, so it's normal to like the new and hate the old, the only difference is whether the old is annoying or the new is more attractive. Of course, everyone watching the show, I will definitely not hate you." - ABC's One File talk show.

The statement released by Gwyneth and Sean on October 24th did not seem to be of much use, and the media were more interested in the relationship, rummaging through the cabinets for any clues that might attract attention . Gwyneth's previous emotional experiences, what kind of person is Sean's, where did he come from, or the casting storm of "Genius Ripley" and the conflict between the director and the producer for this, and the filming in Italy. What happened on the outside and so on.

The whole of Hollywood seems to be talking about this, and people are happily discussing how far Gwyneth and Sean have progressed, and how she and Affleck dated Sean flirting, or did you start dating Sean after the breakup? As for the statement of denial, people simply chose to ignore it. They all subconsciously classified it into the category of excuses. Even if Gwyneth and Sean never dated in the future, they will think that they have been under tremendous pressure. Secret break up. Everyone loves gossip, and everyone chooses to believe in gossip. This is the entertainment industry.

So, when some reporters took the opportunity to block Ben Affleck, asked him his thoughts on the matter and published it, it immediately attracted more attention.

"Don't bother me." The boy said so impatiently.

This was originally an expression of unwillingness to respond, but it turned into a reporter who turned out that Affleck was very angry because he was deceived by Gwyneth, thus pouring a spoonful of oil on the fire.

However, those relatively formal newspapers focus on other things, such as why Minghella uses Sean, an actor who is almost no different from a nobody, as the hero of his movie. He What kind of conflict happened with Weinstein, whether the audition at the beginning of the year was the result of this conflict, etc., so some people were both happy and depressed.

"Is that so?" Weinstein, who looked at the folder in front of him and held his chin, asked with a reluctant tone.

"Yes, Paramount thinks this is a good opportunity to draw the media's attention to the movie, and it can cooperate with the first trailer that will be broadcast soon..." An assistant explained.

"I know this!" Weinstein interrupted, with an impatient look on his face, "I want to know if there is a better solution."

The assistant was stunned for a moment, but didn't answer, as if he didn't understand what he was talking about, but he seemed to know but didn't dare to say it.

"Well, let me be more clear, is there a publicity plan that doesn't need that kid." Weinstein didn't embarrass him, but turned to the Paramount representative.

"But he's the hero, Mr. Weinstein." The other shrugged.

"Okay, male lead, damn..." Weinstein scratched his head in annoyance.

The cost is not enough at all. But that idiot Holberg smashed things, forced the other party with small gestures, and finally wrapped himself in, did his head grow on his butt?

Angry outside.

Weinstein had to make a complete compromise in the end. At that time, the shooting was almost halfway through. Even if the replacement was successful, it would cost a lot of money. Although Miramax's income has been very good in recent years, it is not so profligate to have money, so he has to swallow it. But now, just when the movie was about to be promoted, that kid actually got together with Gwyneth, and was filmed by a reporter. Miramax had to wipe his ass, which is really hateful.

But he has no better way, the film "Genius Ripley" is handed over to Paramount for distribution, whoever releases it will be responsible for publicity, and Paramount will not care about that Many, how can you pass up such a good opportunity?

"Okay, that's it, we'll cooperate." Weinstein finally said this, and then cursed a **** in his heart.

In any case, making money is the primary goal, because personal grudges affect the box office of the movie, only the stupidest people will do. What's more, Paramount is responsible for the North American distribution. Miramax can discuss with them but cannot oppose important decisions. Besides, the overseas distribution is responsible for itself. As the representative of the other party said, Sean is the male protagonist.

So, with the passing of this resolution, public opinion began to slowly and indistinctly turn. First, magazines such as "Variety" and "Hollywood Reporter", which are well-known in the industry and slightly biased towards movies, began to extensively report news related to "Genius Ripley", such as this is adapted from the famous female psychological thriller in the 1950s Novelist, Ms. Patricia Highsmith's novel, or director Anthony Minghella, who started working on the film after finishing The English Patient, etc.

There is a report implicitly and implicitly suggesting that the so-called new relationship that was previously revealed was actually hyping the movie.

Then add some filming-related reports, and then part of the novel, focusing on Maggie being Dick's girlfriend and Ripley being bisexual and in love Dick, plus how Sean was picked into the cast through "normal" channels, Minghella's rare report through a spokesman saying he was an excellent actor, etc., the public's attention shifted to the film so unknowingly. .

Perhaps the tabloids are still holding on to scandals, and even wantonly fabricating dog blood stories, but in terms of influence, they are far less powerful than those magazines and newspapers that are well-known and have a relatively good reputation.

It may sound unbelievable, but the fact is that people are always passively receiving information, and they always choose to believe those things they want to believe, so many times just a few words can make people thinking was led astray. The simplest example, when a newspaper—especially a reputable one—says that the previous scandals between the hero and heroine were nothing more than hype for a new movie, people, believe it or not, will leave such an impression in their minds, and then introduce Maggie. After the identity of Ripley and the person of Ripley, people will unconsciously correspond them to Gwyneth and Sean, and then subconsciously have the idea that in this case, they can't really be dating.

Maybe they will verbally say that the male and female protagonists of the scandal are actually dating in secret, but they have already believed this subconsciously. Also just look at it.

With enough communication and transactions, you can basically get the desired results.

Some people may say that there are paparazzi, the omnipotent paparazzi can wait outside the star's house for days, go to their trash cans, and chase all possible clues, They can always dig out the information hidden behind the scenes. However, these words are just words, only those idiots who like to gossip and regard it as the truth, or those who watch movies and watch silly people will believe it.

How many well-known media have officially reported in addition to the tabloids that use news to win attention? Not to mention how much bad news Tom Hanks has been in the news, why don't the paparazzi go through his trash can?

So, as long as the star himself has a decent network in Hollywood, a good agent and public relations team, and he is relatively low-key, the paparazzi have nothing to do.

Therefore, after the first three or four days, this inexplicable scandal reached its peak in the media, and then began to slowly decline, and the news about "Genius Ripley" gradually It began to be continuously exhibited in newspapers and magazines, especially after the trailer was released, many film critics began to comment.

However, Sean is still, because he is not only unable to return to the apartment, but also to the Warners studio is a problem.

"You said that in two or three days, most of the reporters who were guarding me would disperse." Sean complained on the phone.

"Well, I misjudged this, you know, I couldn't have foreseen everything, and who made you lack fame now?" Frederick replied.

Unlucky.