1994: I Became a Literary Master in America

Chapter 79 Let's Change the Cast! Please read on, vote with monthly tickets, and add to your fa

This news was so sudden!

The production team has already started preparations, but the female lead is gone?

Danny Airo fell silent, while Theron and Zhou Wenqiong stared in disbelief.

Edward, sitting next to him, remained silent. Although he had vaguely guessed something, he was still a little stunned when Xu Shengjie uttered those words. Fortunately, he didn't show it and just ate his food in silence.

"How could this happen? Before, she..."

"The past is the past, and now, I estimate that she most likely won't come back."

Actually, she told me a while ago that her father, Jon, introduced her to a project. At the time, they said filming wouldn't start until next year, apparently waiting for the director's availability. But now… maybe the director's availability has changed?

A Columbia Pictures project!

Ladies and gentlemen, if I were in their shoes, I probably would have chosen that side too.

"But what Jon did was really unfair."

Did Julie tell you that?

"No, it's just my guess."

But we must be prepared to lose the female lead and find a suitable replacement who can step in at any time.

Silence fell over the living room.

Is he a substitute?

It's not easy to choose.

Angelina Jolie has a very unique temperament, a wildness mixed with stubbornness, and a kind of crazy sexiness that is fearless and reckless.

Are there any actors of the same type?

Definitely!

This is New York, Broadway is right here, and there are plenty of actors to be found.

But this is so cheap, and the actress has decent acting skills and filming experience...

Ah!

Danny Airo had a headache.

"It's not easy to find a replacement for an actress with Angelina Jolie's qualities."

How's Demi Moore?

Xu Shengjie was amused and annoyed, laughing and scolding, "Danny, are you crazy? That's Demi Moore, the hottest star in Hollywood right now. Putting everything else aside, her salary alone could probably get four or five production teams like ours."

Demi Moore would be a good fit.

but……

Her salary last year reached six million US dollars, making her one of the most expensive actresses in Hollywood.

Danny Airo also laughed.

He raised his hand and said, "Okay, my bad... I was being a bit delusional."

However, Charlize Theron, Zhou Wenqiong, and Edward did not laugh.

Demi Moore? Of course not... Even if Xu Shengjie offered six million, she probably wouldn't even glance at it.

That's a top Hollywood actress.

But where can we find a replacement?

Daniil closed his eyes, pondered for a long time, and then suddenly asked, "Jeffrey, do you remember the movie 'Dazed and Confused' from the end of last year?"

"Dazed and confused?"

Xu Shengjie paused for a moment, then thought for a second, "I vaguely remember, a film directed by Richard Linklater?"

"Yes."

The Chinese title of this movie is "Young and Reckless", and it is also known as "Confused and Chaotic".

So when Dani Airo mentioned the English title of the movie, he didn't immediately recognize it.

It seems to be a comedy film reflecting the lives of American teenagers... I think I've seen it, but to be honest, I don't remember it very well.

The original owner hadn't seen it.

When this movie was released last year, he was busy challenging himself.

"so?"

"Do you remember one of the actresses who had some similar qualities to Angelina Jolie?"

"Who is it!"

Milla Jovovich.

"Who?"

Milla Jovovich is a Russian-American model and actress.

She seems to be around the same age as Angelina Jolie, and has acted in many films, including "The Moon Thief" and "Back to the Blue Lagoon." Adding to that last year's "Dazed and Confused," she's definitely a veteran actress...

Xu Shengjie looked at Danny Airo.

After a long pause, he suddenly asked, "I have a question."

"Um?"

"Danny, how do you know all this so clearly?"

"Well... hahaha... damn it, we're talking serious stuff, what's with this?"

Zhou Wenqiong and Edward both laughed.

But Theron didn't laugh; instead, she looked at Xu Shengjie and opened her mouth.

The words were on the tip of her tongue, but she didn't say them; she just silently lowered her head.

However, Xu Shengjie saw it!

A thought struck my heart.

"The reason I mentioned her is because she does look a bit like Julie."

After filming "Young and Frivolous" last year, this girl suddenly had a brilliant idea: she wanted to become a singer. So she went to Europe alone and even formed a band. By the way, her album was released this May, I think.

Mila is famous enough, even more so than Julie.

Danny said, "Her salary isn't too high, I estimate it would be around $100,000."

The only problem is that she's in Great Britain now. I'm not entirely sure she can come back; I need to contact her first.

Hmm, that sounds kind of similar!

Xu Shengjie didn't speak, but instead lit a cigarette and remained silent in thought.

The wisps of smoke obscured his face.

Although it made his face look a little blurry, for some reason, Danny, Zhou Wenqiong, and Edward, who were initially flustered, suddenly calmed down.

Is this guy really only 19 years old?

Zhou Wenqiong muttered to herself.

In fact, Danny and Edward shared the same thoughts.

Although Xu Shengjie didn't say a word, the impression they got was that this young man, well... you could also call him a youth, had a composure like a veteran who had been in this industry for many years, showing no signs of panic.

"I'll call first and see if I can get in touch with Mira."

"No!"

"what?"

Theron, who had been looking down, raised her head.

She noticed that Xu Shengjie's gaze pierced through the wisps of smoke and seemed to be looking directly at her.

A thought struck me...

She was about to speak when Xu Shengjie spoke up.

"Sally is perfect!"

"what?"

Theron was taken aback, and then realized that the eyes of several people around her were all fixed on her.

Xu Shengjie stood up at this moment and said, "Danny, I remember Mira, the one you mentioned."

Moreover, her style of doing things is indeed somewhat similar to Angelina Jolie's: wild, rebellious, stubborn, and unwilling to give up easily.

Besides, her album has just been released, so she probably doesn't intend to come back.

"That's true..."

"We can't wait; we must resolve this issue as soon as possible."

Sally is wonderful, beautiful, and has a great presence. My only concern is, Sally, will your knees be able to handle it? The lead actress in this movie needs to run constantly… it's going to be an incredibly arduous journey.”

"I can do it. My knee has basically healed over the past two years with jogging and stretching."

When she was a child, Theron aspired to be a dancer and even got accepted into a dance school in New York.

Because of a knee problem, she was forced to give up her dream of dancing.

"Sally..."

Danny shook his head.

"I'm not saying Sally isn't pretty; on the contrary, in my opinion, she's prettier than Julie."

The problem is, Sally's facial features are too cold! Her beauty is a cold, aloof beauty; in comparison, the beauty of Julie and Mila, with its wild yet sexy allure, is more likely to appeal to Americans. Also, Sally looks a bit delicate; she lacks a certain wildness and rebelliousness. I think, Jeffrey, you should reconsider.”

Wildness?

Then you must not have seen her as Commander Ferossa!

However, that was twenty years later... Theron now, as Danny said, is indeed less wild and rebellious.

"Sally, today is the 22nd."

"Um?"

"You have eight days to adjust. On the 31st, Danny and I will inspect you. If you meet the requirements..."

"I can, of course I can!"

Charlize Theron's eyes were a little moist.

She straightened her full, curvaceous chest and declared loudly, "Jeffrey, I can do it!"

Xu Shengjie looked at Danny Airo.

"Want to give it a try?"

Danny shrugged. "Let her give it a try. If she can't meet the requirements by the end of the month, I'll contact Mira, okay?"

"Hoho, Danny, you really like Mira, don't you?"

"I'm not lustful, I just... like things that are pleasing to the eye and make me feel good."

Sally, I'm not saying you're not pretty enough, but you're too cold. While you're pleasing to the eye, your coldness isn't exactly pleasant.

Do you get me?"

Sally chuckled.

"Okay, Danny, I understand."

Xu Shengjie suddenly looked at Edward Norton: "Ed, you won't cause any more problems, will you?"

Edward paused for a moment, then quickly stood up and said, "Of course not, I can sign the contract right now."

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