From Flower Vase to Film Emperor in Hollywood

Compared to Charles' somewhat niche work, Nora's work is more "ordinary," not much different from what the general public understands.

Planning theme concepts, formulating budgets and securing funding, contacting artists and selecting artworks, planning exhibitions and writing copy, promoting exhibitions.

That's pretty much it.

There's nothing new or special about it, but Nora's real strength lies in planning and communication, demonstrating the abilities of an elite manager, having successfully held many stunning exhibitions in New York over the past few years.

Even the Metropolitan Museum of Art has collaborated with Nora to plan three exhibitions, establishing her position in the industry, and she is definitely not to be underestimated.

Most amazingly, Charles and Nora both have jobs that require them to travel a lot, but the husband and wife work together, partnering particularly well, always able to ensure time as much as possible, personally taking charge of their two children's education—

With Judy's help, the Woods were even more able to let go and open up the situation. Their careers have developed smoothly in recent years, not falling behind Lucas, whose career is also fully underway. On the contrary, Anson, who is not yet fully an adult, is the most idle—

Always freeloading at home.

It is worth mentioning that Darren Star met the Wood family because of Nora, and their residences used to be only a street apart; later, because his home in New York was helped by Charles, the distance was shortened. Over the years, with the accumulation of friendship, Darren has indeed watched Anson grow up.

But it is not known whether Nora's trip to Paris is to contact artists or to collaborate with other art galleries and museums to plan joint exhibitions, but judging from Julie's few words, the former is more likely.

Artists, after all, have distinct personalities, and Nora can't be sure how long it will take to negotiate things, especially with French artists.

By the way, Nora is French.

Judy looked at Anson, "If it were a little earlier, you could have seen Mrs. Wood. So, how long are you planning to stay? Maybe you can wait for them to come back."

Anson recalled Hayden's experience, and then recalled the ups and downs of the "Spider-Man" preparation stage, and he couldn't give a definite answer, "I don't know. I'm here for an audition this time, and the itinerary needs to be adjusted according to the audition situation. The initiative is not in my hands."

"Audition?" Judy looked him up and down again, revealing a gratified smile, "Now you finally have the feeling of an actor."

Anson met her gaze, his face full of surprise, "What, haven't you guys seen 'Friends'?"

"Your parents didn't watch it, but I did," Judy told the truth, not using lies to make Anson happy.

Anson wasn't surprised. The Woods probably thought Anson's enthusiasm was short-lived, just playing around, and coupled with their own busy work, they didn't take it to heart.

Anson doesn't remember the last time the Woods turned on the TV.

Nevertheless, Anson still deliberately put on a sad expression and shook his head repeatedly.

Judy chuckled, "I thought you didn't care about these things." Even so, she still comforted him, "When the movie is released, we'll go to the cinema together to watch it. The big screen is still different."

"Honestly, watching it on the small TV screen is a little magical and a little unreal. It doesn't feel special. That character is basically you acting in your true colors. Hehe, I'm still looking forward to the future movies."

This is the absolute truth.

Therefore, everyone yearns to be on the big screen.

Anson shrugged slightly, "Then I need to win this audition first."

Judy didn't hesitate at all, "You can do it."

Anson couldn't help but smile, "Judy, you don't even know what the role is."

Judy asked back, "Do I need to know?"

The light in those eyes was full of certainty, unconditional belief and support.

The smile paused slightly at the corner of Anson's mouth, and then bloomed. He nodded to Judy, "I have the same idea as you."

"However, if I want to perform well in the audition, I need to let this gentleman start working properly."

Turning around, Anson signaled to Edgar. He hadn't forgotten this key figure.

"Judy, please take him to the guest room. He might need a network cable, a fax machine, and other tools that I can't list for the time being."

"Captain, are you okay?"

After a simple explanation, Anson finally looked at Edgar.

Edgar finally came back to his senses, digested the huge amount of information and regained his sanity. He also didn't have time to visit the house, and his attention returned to work—

The audition is important.

"No problem," Edgar nodded to Anson and made a gesture.

On that side, Judy took Edgar to the guest room.

On this side, Anson sat down in the living room and took out his mobile phone to edit a text message.

The text message had just been sent, and a reply came in less than fifteen seconds.

"Hey, bro, ready? I'm coming to New York to compete with you head-on."

"Shut up!!!!!"

Seeing the series of exclamation marks in the reply, it seemed that he could vividly see James Franco's expressive and lively expression on his face. The text message evolved into language, with its own emoji, and a smile couldn't help but creep up the corner of his mouth, and a low laugh churned deep in his throat.

Immediately afterwards, James sent a series of text messages in a row.

"Really?"

"Dude, you're not kidding, are you?"

"When are you coming to New York?"

Anson only had time to reply, "The plane just landed."

That was enough, and the phone immediately started vibrating continuously.

"Wow!"

"Wow!!!"

This is Hollywood. Roles have no ownership, and every actor can compete. It is common for good friends to compete for the same role.

That being said, when Edgar told Anson that he was going to audition for "Spider-Man," the first thing that came to Anson's mind was James.

Accurately speaking, this wasn't the first time.

Anson and the others would also share audition information with each other, and there had been several times when several people went to audition for the same role together.

After all, from their current position, any audition opportunity is especially precious. They have no room to be picky, and it is a good thing for anyone to get a performance opportunity.

Of course, this audition opportunity may be slightly different, but the essence is still the same.

When Anson determined that he was ready to accept the challenge, he had already decided to inform James that they would be competing head-on next.

At this time, watching James' text messages, he could perceive his surprise and excitement, and Anson also became eager to try.

"Sorry, bro, the role doesn't belong to you."

James, "Hahaha. Anson, not bad, not bad, that's the funniest joke I've heard this year."

Anson, "Oh, you can still laugh, then I'm relieved. I was worried that you would accidentally lose control when you heard the news."

James, "Grass."

James, "Anson, this was supposed to be highly confidential, but considering that you're about to lose to me, my agent is determined to win this time. I've already met with the producer privately. Don't blame me for not reminding you. When you hear the news of being rejected, remember to look up at the sky and don't let the tears fall."

Anson, "It seems that you have a lot of experience in failing and already know how to deal with sadness, so I'm relieved."

Anson, "May the person who performs better win the role."

James, "Me too."

First update.