Chapter 23

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As night fell, the dining area was brightly lit, and the white light fell on the dining table. Matthew could see that Michael Sheehan was very unhappy. He sighed inwardly, but didn't say anything. He knew that once the balance in people's hearts was broken, It is very difficult to recover, if not impossible.

The phone rang suddenly, and Matthew took out to answer it. It was Helen Herman who called, and he hurried to a trailer on the set to participate in a temporary audition for the role.

It's a small role, and since he's not a member of the Screen Actors Guild, the audition was easy. The casting director and Ridley Scott's assistant looked at Matthew's appearance and made him roar a few times, and he was satisfied. nodded.

After passing the audition, Helen Herman took care of the rest. Matthew walked towards the town alone, returned to the hotel where he stayed, took a simple shower, and fell asleep early. Today was a busy day, and tomorrow To get up early, he has no time to waste.

When did Michael Sheehan come back, Matthew didn't know, he woke up close to three in the morning, went straight to the restaurant after washing, and happened to meet Helen Herman and her assistant Amanda at the door of the restaurant, The three had breakfast together, and Helen Herman handed over the rest of the acting to Amanda and personally accompanied Matthew to the crew.

Ridley-Scott has given the Angels such a role, and she must show appropriate attention to such an opportunity.

If nothing else, this is at least a respect for Ridley Scott.

The crew was about to start work early in the morning, and there were already many people walking out of town on the road. Matthew was always curious about this role. There are only two people now, so he could not help but tentatively ask, "This role is not what you originally planned, right?"

"I got it temporarily." Helen Herman changed into a blue and black professional suit today, probably in a good mood, and said a few words, "In the agreement signed between the actor who originally played this role and the crew, there are clear terms and conditions. No less than five lines."

Her flat leather shoes stepped on the hard road, making a crisp sound, "The actor joined the crew the day before yesterday and found that all five lines were howling like you did yesterday, very dissatisfied, and there was a little friction with the crew, Ridley - Director Scott decided to replace him."

"The actor was fired?" Matthew asked with concern.

After leaving town, the two walked towards the woods studio. Helen Herman continued, "No, he is a union actor. It would be very troublesome to dismiss him, and it would also mean that the crew would breach the contract, and the breach would have to compensate him for one month's salary. He earns $8,000 a day, which is very uneconomical."

Matthew thought of some bad things and asked again, "Is there a way for the crew to treat him coldly without breaking the contract?"

"The crew will let him temporarily act as a barbarian soldier, and then have an assistant director shoot a scene with five lines for him." Helen-Hellman said it easily, "By the time of the post editing, he will have all his scenes. Throw it away and get rid of him for a few hundred dollars."

"Is that so..." Matthew grinned, "Is that okay?"

Helen Herman said lightly, "Just an ordinary British actor."

Matthew nodded. Ordinary young actors, even union members, would not be able to compete with a crew of the size of "Gladiator".

Having said that, the British actor Helen Herman spoke of was probably also an impulsive person, right?

Coming to the woods studio, Matthew followed Helen Herman to the trailer in the daily office of the crew, and signed a new contract with the legal department. The most basic salary guarantee, insurance and work injury compensation in the contract are clearly defined. The law stipulates that in the event of a dispute, Angel Brokerage and Helen-Hellman will come forward to handle it.

After signing the contract, an assistant director handed Matthew a character script,

There are two pages in the script, and there is a detailed description of the role of the barbarian leader. In general, the role of the role is divided into two parts, one is standing alone in front of many barbarians, shouting at the Roman legion, and the other is being surrounded by Roman soldiers. be killed!

Mostly close-ups and close-ups.

So, when Matthew came to a large makeup trailer, he was served by someone.

A seductive-looking male makeup artist and his female assistant did makeup for Matthew together. This time the makeup was very delicate, especially the beard on Matthew's face, which was basically sticking up one by one.

Obviously, actors who are swept away by long shots are treated completely differently than actors who have close-ups.

The make-up was quite troublesome and lasted for a long time, and Matthew even fell asleep in the middle of it, he was woken up by the angry roar outside the make-up trailer.

"Who is that guy? Who is it?" It was the voice of a man with a London accent, "How dare you take my role! I want to give him a good look..."

"Macon..." Someone seemed to be persuading.

The make-up trailer quickly quieted down, and Matthew speculated that it might be the British actor Helen Herman spoke of.

The young female assistant makeup artist glued a beard to Matthew's face and said softly, "That Englishman, because he's been at the Royal College of Art, always looks down with his nostrils, he thinks Ridley- Scott will help him for the sake of being British and forget that this is America!"

"Haha..." Matthew didn't know how to answer, so he simply laughed twice.

The make-up continued until the sky was bright, and Matthew's look was done.

"thanks!"

Ready to go to the costume group and the props group, Matthew was very polite when he left, "You two have worked hard!"

After spending many years at the bottom of the society, he is still very good at being a man.

"You're welcome." The female assistant smiled.

The very seductive male makeup artist suddenly stepped forward, shoved a note into Matthew's hand, and said in a low voice, "Handsome guy, it's my phone number. If you have time, call and make an appointment to play together."

Matthew was stunned for a while, then he came to a realization.

Next, he went to the costume department to change into a thick fur costume, and received a long-handled war hammer inlaid with totems from the props department.

When leaving the props crew, Matthew found Helen Herman standing outside the props crew's trailer, apparently waiting for him.

Seeing Matthew approaching, Helen Herman asked, "Did it go well?"

Matthew nodded, "Fortunately, it just took a long time."

Now that the sun is rising high, it is estimated that it is more than 8:30, and the modeling time is more than four hours. Fortunately, all the scenes of this character can be finished today.

Helen Herman led the way, and Matthew followed, walking towards the location of yesterday's shooting.

Crossing the path between the trees, the two came to the edge of the open field, where hundreds of extras had gathered, waiting for today's scene to start shooting.

Michael Sheehan leaned against a tree and saw Matthew at a glance. Even from a distance, he could still see clearly. The fur on the other side was well made, and the makeup on his face was more realistic, especially the one. The beard is no different from the real thing, and it is very different from the fake one on his face.

"It's only been a few months since he came to Los Angeles?" Michael Sheehan was very unhappy, "I've been in Los Angeles for more than three years!"

Shouldn't a friend pull a hand at a critical moment? He refused to pull himself this one...

Thinking of this, Michael Sheehan strode over, "Hi, Matthew."

Mathieu was chatting with Helen Herman when he heard a familiar voice, he immediately turned his head and said hello, "Come here, Mike."

He behaved the same as before, as if nothing happened yesterday.

"Yesterday..." Michael Sheehan deliberately hesitated, "I was a little hotheaded and said too much."

Matthew shook his head, "What happened yesterday? I forgot."

Michael Sheehan laughed, and it looked like Matthew still considered him a friend.

Helen Herman didn't understand what the two were talking about. He looked at Matthew first and then at Michael Sheehan.

Noticing Helen Herman's eyes turned to him, Michael Sheehan immediately smiled and said, "Hello, Helen. I'm Michael Sheehan, Matthew's good friend and your actor."

"Well." Helen Herman remembered seeing him yesterday. "Hello, I remember you. You used to be a porter."

"yes!"

Hearing her say that, Michael Sheehan smiled brighter and brighter, "I also met Matthew that time, and our common hobbies made us friends. Matthew has acted in..."

He said in a subtle and aggravated tone, as if reminding Helen Herman, "I've played one role, I've played more than 20 roles, and Matthew often asks me for advice when we chat together."

Helen Herman's eyes are hidden behind the glasses, making people look unreal, and there is always a faint professional smile on her face, "Really?"

Matthew also drew a smile, but unfortunately it was covered up by the bushy beard on his mouth.

It's okay to be familiar, Michael Sheehan is really learning and selling.

At this time, Ridley Scott walked into the set accompanied by the bearded man, and Helen Herman said to Matthew, "Director Scott may be directing himself, I will show you. "

Matthew could not ask for it, so he followed Helen Herman.

Michael Sheehan also followed, but within two steps, Helen Herman spotted him and said, "Your scene is about to start, go back and get ready."

Hearing this, Michael Sheehan had to stop and watch Matthew and Helen Herman come to Ridley Scott.

"Uncle Scott." Helen Herman greeted first, "Are you going to film this scene yourself?"

"Well." Ridley-Scott nodded, "Is your actor okay?"

Helen Herman came up to him, pointed at Matthew and said, "This is Matthew Horner. He played a part on 'Girls' last month, alongside Winona Ryder and Angie. Lina-Jolie played together."

Seeing Matthew's tall and strong figure and rough and savage shape, and hearing Helen Herman say so, Ridley Scott was relieved and told the bearded, "Get ready to start shooting!"