My Hollywood System

Chapter 134:

Chapter 134:

“So, you’re telling me that all I need to get this role is to innovate?” Leo asked Robert, who was sitting opposite him, on the red chair, in the Hollywood Boulevard Coffee shop.

“Look, since I started working with Will, I have practically zero regard for the writing in a script, and while his scripts are generally very good, you will notice that they are nothing more than loose guidelines for us, as an actor and artist to bring out their own definitions, their own understanding of their character. Will might have told you this as well, his scripts are meant to give a general guideline for the plot. They aren’t solid, written in stone texts or scriptures. The more you innovate, the more you get in touch with your inner character, the better the result you will achieve.” Robert replied after taking a sip of his coffee.

“But, this is my first big movie. I don’t want to take a big risk and potentially ruin the film.” Leo pointed out.

“Leo, I have been in the exact same situation as you have. During the filming of [Sherlock Holmes], and later [A Bullet to Kill], there were dialogues that I was meant to read and enact, and while I could do them, rote, and go word for word, so could the next guy. Our job is to give life to the character. Taking risks is the name of the game. You miss every single shot that you don’t take. And Will’s job, or the director’s job isn’t to make sure that you have blurted out every line that you have memorized. No, his job is to make sure that you are following the general guideline of the script that he has envisioned and bring out the plot of the overall story.” Robert elaborated, he had become something of a mentor to Leo, recognizing the similar situation that the young actor had found himself in, as to himself.

“Okay, I think I can see what you’re trying to get me to understand. So, now that I have gotten the role of Mario, I need to bring out my own definition of what Mario is to me, and play him on set.” Leo said after pondering a few seconds.

“Exactly, and don’t worry. Both Will as well as I, will be on the set, and we will help you go through with this. You’ve got this in the bag. All you need is to run home with it.” Robert tried to calm his nerves. “You know, my aversion to memorizing the script is something Will told me to nurture, he wanted me to develop my own sense of the character. I initially thought that it would be a problem, then one day Will comes to me and says ‘I have figured out!’ and I was a going through a very rough take before [Sherlock Holmes], then and I was thinking of just memorizing the lines as it is, so I asked him ‘What did you figure out?’ and then he looks me in the eyes and says ‘You, Robert, hate paper. I like that about you, it’s a good thing. I will have to write less, and give you the source material to become the character yourself.’ And that is what I did, I read through a ton of Sherlock books, and I got that shot done at the audition. And I got the role.”

The two of them had fallen into a very easy rapport with each other, and Robert had taken it upon himself to guide Leo, through all the pitfalls and pre-shooting jitters that Will had done for him. The two of them continued talking and discussing their roles for the rest of the day, as Robert gave Leo ideas and set scenarios for him to innovate and build on.

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“Kiss Me, Close Your Eyes” June walked down an abandoned Spanish street, as she held onto a purple wrapped chocolate. The walls of the building beside her were painted blue, red, and light orange, with

“Miss Me, Close Your Eyes” She unwrapped the top portion of the chocolate, and brought it to her lips, while closing her eyes.

Getting out of his new Bentley Continental GT, outside of Mega Works office, Will gave his car keys to the valet that was waiting for him.

“Sir, Miss Baker here, will guide you to the CEO’s office.” The valet said, pointing to the formally dressed woman that was waiting beside him.

“Good evening, Mr. Evans. Mr. Hayes is waiting for you, follow me.” She said, shaking his hand. She turned around and led him inside the building.

Heading up the elevator, up to the eleventh floor, Will wondered what this meeting would be about.

“Right through this door, sir.” She said as she guided him through the lobby to the only room on the top floor.

She knocked once and opened the large wooden door, which had gold engravings on it. Inside was a wood-furnished office, which had an elegant mountainside view of the Hollywood sign that tourists around the world come to visit.

On the large mahogany desk, was a Well Built Albino man, wearing a three-piece tux. He was smoking a cigar. Will knew this man to be the CEO of the last of the Big 6. Abraham Hayes.

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//DreamNote//

Hey guys, today is quite a reminicing day. Years ago, when I was just a kid, my elder cousin introduced me to video games and the first one I played was called Vice City. It’s still one of the only two games I have ever completed, and it holds a special place in my heart, and you must have noticed it too when you read about the [Liberty City].

[Liberty City] is based on Vice City, and it’s one of my favourite arcs. The game’s voice actor is Ray Liotta, but last night I came across a mournful news.

Ray Liotta has passed away and has gone to a better place.

On this note, I want to tell you that I am planning a small tribute to him in this novel, and I hope you guy like it.

Press F for the Legend.