Chatty Hollywood

"Hello, Judy!"

As soon as Jodie Foster got into the nanny car, Anna, the life assistant, handed her a cup of black tea.

"Are we going to Vianers Valley today?"

"Yes, it's not too far from Los Angeles, and the crew of "Fatal Turns" is shooting on location there."

Anna obviously had done her homework in advance, and she continued to introduce to Judy fluently,

"Your production company has invested in this film. When their producer Mr. Westwood visited a few days ago, you promised him that you would visit the set today and check the progress of the filming, and decide whether to Additional investment."

"Additional investment..."

Judy frowned unconsciously, which added a melancholy to her perfectly curved nose,

"I remember, this film seems to be introduced to me by old Martin. What is the director's name, Alan McElroy?"

——Different from what Charlotte and Lao Gun conjectured, Allen and Jodie Foster didn’t know each other. He was actually brought under the name of Foster through the help of big-name director Martin Scorsese The investment of the "egg" production company.

In "Taxi Driver" directed by Scorsese, Jodie Foster became famous for the first time, and there is actually a sweet love between the two. However, in private, Judy doesn't like her former director very much. On the one hand, because the old Martin has focused on gangster violence movies and men's dramas for more than 20 years, it really makes Judy, a female movie star with some feminist tendencies, not very good. The cold, on the other hand, was due to the later "Hinckley Incident"  …

"Now the director of "Fatal Turns" is not Alan McElroy!"

Assistant Anna didn't know the entanglement in Jodie Foster's heart, she just dutifully read the information she collected,

"Alan McElroy disappeared for some reason, and now their director has been replaced by a guy named Charlotte Booth, who seems to be an artist from the previous crew."

"Are you in danger?"

On the one hand, Judy felt a little admiration for Charlotte, who dared to take responsibility, but on the other hand, her businessman side coldly reduced the feasibility of additional investment by half——

"Changing coaches just before the battle, the risk of the film failing is much higher!"

Judy muttered to herself,

"And, Booth...is that Booth?"

"This...is not very clear."

As Judy's life assistant, Anna naturally knows what she taboos,

"However, the surname of Booth is rare. If it is not temporarily changed, he may indeed be the descendant of Killer Booth."

—— Killer Booth, the gunman who assassinated Lincoln, the greatest president in American history. Although she is in Hollywood, which always likes to sing against the White House, because she is also an indirect victim of the "Hinckley incident" that assassinated the president, Judy does not like those killers who point their guns at the president. In addition, her impression of Charlotte, the director of "Fatal Turns", whom she has not met, has also deteriorated a lot.

In this regard, her life assistant Anna can only express her helplessness. She could only feel sympathy for Charlotte, whom she had never met, while secretly sighing—no matter how shrewd Judy is, she is still a woman after all!

...

In this slightly weird atmosphere, the nanny car slowly drove to Viers Valley where the crew of "Fatal Turn" is located. When Judy got out of the car, she didn't see the expected tense shooting scene. Instead, what caught her eyes was a party in the mountains—a long table in the center of the venue, filled with burgers and Other kinds of delicious but cheap fast food, the actors and staff held wine glasses, standing or sitting in twos and threes, chatting in a relaxed manner, or simply eating.

"...Did we go to the wrong crew?"

"this,

Probably not..."

Obviously, the assistant Anna who was pondering while looking at the map was not very sure.

"Hello, is this Jodie Foster?"

At this time, a man with black hair who looked about thirty years old came over. He directly asked about Judy's identity, and before waiting for an answer, he said to himself:

"I'm Charlotte Booth, the director of the crew of "Fatal Turns". Anthony told me that you are coming today."

"Anthony? Mr. Anthony Westwood?"

"Yes. He's our producer."

Charlotte nodded affirmatively.

"Then where is he? What are you doing?"

Jodie Foster was obviously dissatisfied with the current chaotic situation.

"Anthony was supposed to arrive before you. But just now, the New Line company called and said that he had some health problems. I'm afraid he won't be able to come today."

Charlotte answered the first question of the law, and then continued,

"As for us, don't you see it? We're having a wrap-up party!!"

"Finished!? So fast!!?"

This was obviously beyond Judy's expectations. Based on her experience, if the director was temporarily replaced before the filming started, it would be good if the filming progress would not be delayed. As for the early completion, how could it be possible?

Now, however, this impossible fact is staring us in the face. At this time, Charlotte spoke again:

"Before, Anthony had already told me the reason for your visit, I know you want to see the sample, but—"

He pointed around,

"The vibe isn't right right now. Why don't you come to our party first, take a break, get something to eat, and we'll talk later?"

"……All right."

Looking at the expectant eyes of the assistant Anna, Judy finally chose to agree.

—It’s nice not to have to go on a diet! Really enviable! !

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Charlotte didn't expect that today's shooting would be so smooth. He had expected that it might take another day, but he didn't expect that the performances of the actors today were like a miracle, and every time they passed. So, at three o'clock in the afternoon, Charlotte was surprised to find that all the planned shots had been shot and could be finished!

Although the crew has already been preparing for the upcoming wrap-up party in advance, it is obvious that they are not ready yet, but after thinking about it, Charlotte decided to hold the wrap-up party immediately—as long as there is food and wine, even if there is no The table can also hold a picnic party!

After all, rather than procrastinating for some strange rituals after work, finishing work early so that employees can go home and rest is what a good boss should do.

…So, when Jodie Foster got out of the nanny van, it was literally just in time for the Wrap Party on Wrong Turn.

Charlotte spotted her from the start.

In fact, he had already been notified by the producer Westwood that although Westwood could not come today due to physical reasons, Jodie Foster's schedule should not be affected.

What's more, he has also watched "The Silence of the Lambs". Although "Doctor Hannibal" Anthony Hopkins left the deepest impression on him, "Agent Clarice" is beautiful, weak and The image of perseverance also remained in his mind.

—So, even though Jodie Foster had disguised himself at first to avoid being caught by reporters, he still recognized each other at a glance.

"Anyway, it's finally here!"

Looking at Jodie Foster who was chatting with Charlize not far away, Charlotte took a deep breath.