Hollywood Hunter

Simon smiled and heard Peter Butler say, "Peter, these should be enough for you to write a press release about me?"

Peter Butler naturally heard Simon's subtext, nodded, but said: "Of course, but these have increased my curiosity about you."

"Ok?"

"First of all, your surname," Peter Butler began to get to the point, "Simon, was my judgment correct in the original article, is this an original vocabulary?"

Simon admitted: "Yes."

"I checked a lot of information and even called some of my professors at my alma mater. They didn't give an answer," Peter Butler said: "So, does the word "Westero" have any special meaning? ?"

Simon shook his head honestly and said, "Sorry, I can't say."

Peter Butler did not expect the simplest question, but was rejected by Simon, subconsciously asked: "Why?"

"There is no reason, just can't say," Simon said: "And, I don't want to make up a reason to perfunctory you."

Peter Butler froze for a moment, then nodded: "Well, then, the second question, Simon, where do you come from? This also made me very puzzled. I called your agent, but he didn't want to. Disclosure. I have not been able to find this information from other sources."

Simon didn't mean to hide this time, but asked first: "Peter, I need to confirm again. About me, the article about "Laura Run" must be released after the Sundance Film Festival next year. ,right?"

Peter Butler nodded and said, "Of course."

Simon started and asked: "So, the thing is simple, I am from San Francisco, an orphan, grew up in a child welfare home in San Jose. Last year I entered Stanford to study computer science. Two months later, I was sent Psychiatric hospital, where I was treated for nine months. After I was discharged, I came to Los Angeles. The next thing is all you know."

Although originally rushed to Watsonville to get back his case.But Simon is not so secretive about his past.

After all, if you have been obscured, these things do not matter even if they are known.

Conversely, if you become a public figure in the future, instead of being dug up in the past by some media, people are caught off guard. At this time, it is better to confess to a media reporter you know, so that the whole thing can be slightly controlled. Sex.

Peter Butler listened to Simon's words, and he was a little stunned again.

Although Simon's narrative is very concise, there is no doubt that the amount of information is really large.

For such a moment, Peter Butler quickly grasped a small key: "Simon, if I am not mistaken, you should be 19 this year?"

"To be precise, 18 years old."

At the age of 18, he received a $200,000 screenwriter contract from Fox Pictures!

Peter Butler felt that his brain cells were completely out of use today, and he reluctantly turned around before asking: "So, your age, does Fox know?"

Simon shook his head: "I don't know."

Americans do not have identity cards. This is not because the national system or the differences in laws among states cannot achieve a unified identity. The main reason is to protect privacy.At that time, Roosevelt implemented the social security number system, and it was barely passed after assuring Congress that the social security number would not involve private privacy at all.

Simon signed a contract with Fox, and although he provided information such as social security numbers and credit cards, that was also to ensure that he was paid for the contract.As for his personal information, he is not an actor and does not need to inform the other party.

In fact, even the actors often hide their age in Hollywood.

Peter Butler eased his emotions again.

18 years old.

When I was 18 years old, I had just entered college.

The guy in front of him, 18 years old, has already started directing his first movie.

Peter Butler carefully observed the whole afternoon yesterday. The filming of "Roller Run" has no ticketing nature, and Simon's deployment and control of the entire crew is completely unlike an 18-year-old boy.

correct.

He also personally worked as a photographer.

This should not be a job that an 18-year-old can do, but the entire crew has no objections to this, indicating that he has been recognized in this regard.

Oh, God.

What kind of guy did you meet?

The waiter brought the lunch at this time, and Peter Butler paused for a moment.

When the waiter left, the two ate a few bites of food before Peter Butler spoke again, but did not continue to talk about Simon's past. If necessary, he hoped to be able to verify these in person.

"Simon, let's talk about the movie. This is really an interesting name for "Butterfly Effect." I have also made some guesses about the plot. What's right?"

"1 point," Simon said with a smile: "This is indeed a script suitable for the director of De Palma. In addition, your other guesses in that article are completely incorrect. And, I can't tell you more about it. Many, this is stipulated in the confidentiality clause of the contract."

Peter Butler expressed his understanding and said, "So, what about "Rola Run"?"

Simon thought for a while and said: ""Rola Run" is an unconventional anti-genre movie, a kind of infinite possibilities for life. In addition, I made this movie also for the "butterfly effect" This term is annotated. From the beginning, many people have been telling me that the term "butterfly effect" is too uncommon, and Fox has thought about changing the name of the movie. However, if the audience will watch "Laura Express" in the future "Run", they will definitely fully understand the meaning of the "butterfly effect."

Peter Butler said: "It sounds like this is a literary film."

"It depends on what your definition of literary and artistic films is," Simon said: "If you think that all other movies except commercial films are literary and artistic films, then it is indeed. However, "Roller Run" will be a A very interesting movie."

Peter Butler tentatively said: "Can you reveal some details?"

Simon smiled: "You should have taken a photo of the heroine yesterday? I think this is enough. As for the content, if you are interested, when Sundance, I can reserve a movie ticket for you. "

Peter Butler asked Simon to refuse to disclose the details of the film, so he no longer asked. Secrecy of the plot before the film was released is something that every filmmaker would do. He didn’t expect much, and just nodded: "Then be so determined Now."

The two then talked about something else, had lunch, sent Peter Butler away, and Simon returned to Fox Studios to continue editing.

Thanks to full and meticulous planning in advance, the following two weeks of shooting were also smooth.

So until November 14th.

Friday.

It's four o'clock in the afternoon outside Roger Griffin's supermarket on 25th Street in Santa Monica.

After completing the third shot of the last shot, while the crew waited breathlessly, Simon turned off the camera and made an OK gesture to everyone.

One and a half months of busyness finally ended.

Everyone sighed with relief, accompanied by low cheers, and soon, there was a round of applause all around.

Simon gave the camera to the director's assistant next to him, and he thanked everyone for hugging them one by one.

Janet didn't know where to take a camera, and he signaled that everyone gathered together at the entrance of the supermarket. He handed the camera to the fat supermarket owner Roger Griffin, and he also got up and squeezed beside Simon.

Roger Griffin searched for an angle with a smile and pressed the shutter neatly.

The street was still closed at this time, and the crew could not have been lively for too long. After taking a group photo, they quickly started to pack up the scene.

After more than half an hour, the street resumed traffic again.

In the evening, I prepared a killing party and arranged it at Simon's house. Everyone went back to the house to take a quick break and went to his house.

Simon stayed at the end as usual, and waited for most of the people to leave before he walked into the supermarket, which was soon returning to business, and handed a check to Roger Griffin, who came to the cashier behind the cash register.

Roger didn't make any ink either. He collected the check neatly and looked at Simon. The middle-aged fat man was still somewhat sighed and said: "Unbelievable. A few months ago, when I heard that you were going to make a movie, I still thought you were thinking ."

"Sometimes people have to be a little whimsical," Simon said with a smile, "I have a party tonight, Roger, are you coming?"

"I don't have time," Roger shook his head very melancholy, and looked like a wise man. "I still have to look at the shop."

The two stood at the cash register and chatted for a while. Simon was about to say goodbye, but unexpectedly saw Courteney Cox coming from the store, the girl still habitually holding a bunch of things with her bare hands.

Seeing Simon, Courteney's eyes flickered, but he nodded and smiled at him, and went directly to the cash register here, saying hello: "Hi, Simon."

Simon responded with a smile: "Do you still prefer to use a cart?"

"It feels troublesome," Courteney heard Simon mention this, and his tone was a little more active, saying: "I see you are making movies here, how is the progress?"

Simon said: "I just sealed the mirror."

Courteney took out the banknote from the wallet and handed it to Roger, who looked between them, smiling and said, "Oh, congratulations."

"How about you," Simon asked: "I heard you participated in the movie, um, a movie from Canon Pictures?"

""Cosmic Giant Seaman"," Courtney said, putting everything in a convenient bag and holding it in his arms: "It should be pretty good, but it won't be released until next summer."

Seeing that Courtena was leaving, Simon greeted Roger and walked out of the supermarket with the girl.

Say goodbye to Courtenay on the street, Simon walks towards the parking lot not far away, Janet and Catherine are already preparing for the evening party at his house, Simon also has to rush to the rental company personally to make sure all the items are returned to the warehouse .