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Sunset Boulevard, Office Building 43.

Just like Virgin Pictures, the production department conference room.

At this time, eight men who did not look like good people were sitting on the oval conference table. They were holding scripts in their hands and were having a pre-play meeting.

The eight people are Quentin Valentino who plays Mr. Brown, Tim Roth who plays Mr. Orange, Michael Madsen who plays Mr. Gold, Harvey Keitel who plays Mr. White, and Steve who plays Mr. Pink.

Jeff Buscemi, Edward Bunker as Mr. Blue.

Chris Penn plays good boy Eddie, and Lawrence Tierney plays Joe Boss.

Mr. Fan: ""Like a Virgin" is not about a slutty girl meeting a man who seduces her. It is the story in "Absolute Melancholy"."

Mr. Orange: "Which song is "Absolutely Melancholy"?"

Eddie: "You don't know "Absolutely Blue"? That's Madonna's most popular song. It was on the hit list."

Mr. Orange: "I don't care about the rankings, but I've heard this song. I didn't say I didn't know it. I just want to know what it's about. I'm sorry that I'm not the most beloved Madonna fan in the world."

Mr. Brown: "I hate Madonna."

Mr. Lan: "I liked her songs when she first debuted, as you know, Lucky Star and Edge. But after she sang "Daddy Don't Preach," I didn't like her anymore."

Mr. Fan: "Hey, you guys interrupted my train of thought. Where did I go?"

Joe: "Oh~ damn, Toby is a Chinese girl."

Mr. Bai: "What is that?"

Joe: "I found an address book in the pocket of the jacket I didn't wear often when I was a kid. What's that name?"

Mr. Fan: "What the hell am I talking about?"

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On the sidelines, Duka held the script and listened to a group of gossips talking about the lines. Several people were talking in different directions, everyone was talking about different topics, and the scene was a mess.

This plot seems to have nothing to do with the theme, but the real purpose is to create a group portrait of several main characters, use black humor to depict the character traits, and make the robbers look like ordinary people, swearing, chasing stars, and complaining about the government...

At the same time, this arrangement can also play a role in setting the tone. When the audience sees the subsequent plot, it will be easier to accept this narrative style, which uses long and chatty lines to explain the context and progress of the story.

"Duka, coffee!"

Laurence Band handed over a latte.

"Thank you! How are you preparing the shooting equipment?"

Duka walked to the floor-to-ceiling window and asked.

"The equipment is all in place and the shooting location is ready. Now we're just waiting for the actors to come on stage."

Laurence Band laughed.

"How long is the shooting expected to take?"

"The plan is to finish shooting within one month and finish post-production within two months. Quentin wants to catch up with the Sundance International Film Festival in January next year. If we can win an award at Sundance, it will be great for us.

Movies are a huge boost."

"sounds good."

The Sundance Film Festival is a film festival specially established for unknown filmmakers and small-budget independent films. The purpose is to promote outstanding independent film works, directors, and actors. Many people regard the Sundance Film Festival as a way to enter the film industry.

The springboard of Hollywood.

If "Reservoir Dogs" wants to be screened in theaters on a large scale, in addition to finding film producers like Harvey Weinstein, the Sundance Film Festival and other film festivals are also good promotion platforms.

"Hahaha~, Duca Lawrence, have you two ever been in jail?"

"Why are you asking?"

Duca looked at Quentin, and they finished chatting about the script and then talked about other things.

"I just talked about how I was imprisoned for fighting when I was 22 years old. It turns out that everyone was in prison when they were about 20 years old, and we all happened to play robbers and bad guys in this drama. Isn't this a coincidence?"

Quentin laughed.

"It's really a coincidence! If you had stated in the casting materials that actors with prison experience would be given priority, I think the casting process would have been smoother."

Duca smiled.

"It's hard to say. Most Hollywood actors have had the experience of being imprisoned, and most of them were wrongly accused, including me."

The speaker is Michael Madsen, who plays Mr. King.

This man is in his 30s, a tall and handsome guy, who has acted in several movies and is a third-tier actor. He was introduced by Harvey Keitel after the two of them finished filming "Thelma and Louise" directed by Ridley Scott.

Michael also has a celebrity sister named Virginia Madsen. In 1986, she was voted one of the most beautiful actresses in Hollywood.

"You're right Mike, I was wrongly accused too. I had a few extra packs of cocaine with me at the time, and they said I was lucky. Originally I didn't have to go to jail, but my cruel brother said I needed to experience it in jail.

."

Chris Penn, who plays Eddie, pouted and said.

This guy is chubby, 25 years old, and the younger brother of the big star Sean Penn.

The Madonna they were discussing just now is Sean Penn's ex-wife and Chris Penn's sister-in-law.

"Your brother is right, prison is definitely a place to train people."

Harvey Keitel, who plays Mr. White, said.

"The premise is to protect your butt."

Steve Buscemi, who plays Mr. Pink, held the orchid and smiled.

"Hey, don't interrupt, where did I just say?"

Quentin asked.

"Who knows what you are talking about? You are more verbose than an old man like me."

Lawrence Tierney, who plays Boss Joe, complained.

"You just asked me and Duka if we had ever been in jail."

Lawrence Band reminded.

"Yes, have you been to jail?"

"I don't!"

Duca shook his head.

"I was sent to a juvenile detention center, and there seemed to be a fight. I forgot why."

Laurence Band spread his hands.

"Juvenile detention does not count. Duca, you have never been to jail? I don't believe it. Mexico is so chaotic and the police are so corrupt. How come you haven't been to jail? This makes no sense."

Quentin didn't believe it.

"I certainly haven't squatted before."

"It's not difficult to understand. Duka, your family must be in a good situation and you have a lawyer to help you with your lawsuit."

Chris Penn shook his legs on the table and said.

"Maybe it's because of his education. Duka is polite and courteous when dealing with people, like a gentleman. It's obvious that he has received a good education since he was a child."

Mr. Edward Bunker, who plays Mr. Blue, said while smoking a cigarette.

"He is not a gentleman. This guy Duka is definitely more violent, bloody, sentimental, and debauched than you think..."

"Hey, do you want to get punched?"

Duca shook his fist at Quentin.

"No, I don't want to. I'm just talking casually. Tell me why you haven't been in jail. I remember you said you made mistakes when you were a special forces soldier. Didn't they arrest you?"

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"No, it's just a small mistake that can be fixed with money."

Duca shrugged.

"What am I talking about? His family must be very rich."

Crispin said.

"I do not believe!"

Quentin shook his head.

"Have you finished discussing the script?"

Duca asked.

"No, it's just begun."

Screenwriter Roger Ivory sat in the corner and said.

"I feel like you're interrupting Duca."

Quentin said.

"It's time for us to discuss the script, time is very tight."

Lawrence Tierney, who plays Big Joe, said.

"Yes, let's get started. I'll invite you all to drink and play cards tonight."

Duca said.

"Haha, this is a great suggestion. I love poker so much."

"I feel like you're interrupting Duca."

Quentin said.

Duca clenched his fist and said, "Okay, okay, the fact is that they really wanted to catch me, but I arrived in Los Angeles early and they couldn't catch me at all. Are you satisfied with this explanation?"

"Haha, that's pretty much it. Anyway, I don't believe there is a good person in our group."

Quentin nodded with satisfaction.

"Why?"

“How can anyone who likes this script be a good person?”

"Nonsense, I am a good person and I was wrongly accused by the police."

"God knows!"

"Stop talking and continue working on the script."

After rambling for a long time, the crew continued rehearsing.

Duca shook his head. Working with this group of criminals, he, a former policeman, often felt itchy hands.

"Mr. Jin, there is a lady named Monica looking for you."

Miss Debra from the company front desk walked in and said.

"I see."

Duca put down the script and walked out.

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