Chapter 17 End of Shooting

 How do you get closer to someone you just met? There may be many ways, but having common interests and hobbies and talking about some topics that interest her is undoubtedly a good idea.

  "Yes, I have been learning dance since I was three years old, and I also performed in theater troupes. Even now I often participate in community theater troupe performances, and often participate in drama camps during holidays." Under Ryan's guidance without leaving a trace, The conversation between the two people quickly turned to the performance. When talking about the performance experience, Natalie's eyes sparkled and she inadvertently raised her chin.

  "Which do you prefer, dancing or performing?" Ryan asked.

  "Performing!" Natalie gave the answer without thinking, and then asked, "Ryan, are you also interested in acting?"

  Ryan shrugged, but did not answer immediately. He and Natalie were In the corner of the living room, and on the sofa on the other side, Nicole was chatting with the Hershlers. It was actually quite interesting to see these people who had never met each other in their previous lives together.

  "Hey, Ryan, what can I ask you?" Natalie wrinkled her nose in dissatisfaction.

  Speaking of which, this guy who is only one year older than her is quite interesting. He is much better than the little brats at school and neighbors. Not only is he not childish, but he is as mature as a little adult, especially when the two of them talk about it. He could always get to the point of any topic, and most of the conversations he started were about things she was interested in.

  The only drawback is that he seems to have difficulty concentrating and often loses focus.

  "Ah?" Ryan scratched his head, "What?"

  "Are you also interested in acting?" Natalie gritted her teeth and proudly raised her pointed chin, "You look like this and you have no experience in acting. "

  Can you also see this?" Ryan rolled his eyes deliberately.

  "Of course?" Natalie seemed to be at odds with him.

  "Actually, I'm participating in the filming of a movie. Otherwise, why would I come to the East Coast from Los Angeles!" Ryan said calmly, as if it was no big deal.

  "Movie? Filming?" Natalie's eyes gradually widened, and then she showed a suspicious look, "Come on, Ryan, I'm not an idiot, you can't lie to me." "

  It's true, just ask if you don't believe me. Nicole is ready." Ryan pointed to the center of the living room, "Do you know her? Ms. Nicole Kidman, a famous Australian movie star, she stars in "Over the Horizon" currently being released in North America. You just need to make a call. Just ask the theater to find out if it's true or not."

  Naturally, Natalie wouldn't be so boring. However, after hearing what Ryan said, she gradually believed 70% of it, but she was still unconvinced. After all, everyone who had seen her performance said She is a genius, so what does it mean to be compared to someone of the same age? "Isn't it because of Nicole that you played a small role with no lines**?" "

  Oh, Nat, what do you mean? It's so shocking." Ryan looked hurt.

  "Humph~"

  Ryan and Nicole didn't stay too long and said goodbye before dinner. Although he and Natalie had a lot of verbal exchanges, they still had a lot of fun talking, especially when they unknowingly During this time, Natalie was tricked into saying many things by him. This girl was just like what he had seen in his previous life. Because she was too smart and precocious, she was not popular among her peers and had few friends.

  With just a little show of skill, Ryan got her home phone number and mailing address, and made it clear that there was no winner in today's art topic and that he would write to her when he returned to Los Angeles. , she must be refuted.

  Children of this age are the most competitive, so Natalie was naturally not convinced and also said she would look good on him in the letter.

  For the first time, Nicole was a little happy to see someone of the same age who could get along with Ryan. You know, although she had never mentioned it, she had always been worried about what Ryan would do to him if he didn't associate with people of his own age. Growing up was very difficult, and this girl named Natalie, she had also observed, was indeed very smart.

  Could it be said that smart children only associate with smart children? This was an idea that came to Nicole inadvertently after returning to Philadelphia.

  The trip to New York allowed Ryan to repress into the darkest and deepest place in his heart something that had been hidden in his heart and that came to the fore because of this shooting.

  After meeting Natalie and talking to her on the phone before leaving New York, Ryan began to work hard to get rid of the bad state where he often couldn't distinguish between dreams and reality. Since he already existed in this world, why bother anymore? As for everything in the previous life, if you continue like this, you may one day have a split personality and become a mental patient.

  After entering mid-November, the film began to wrap up. Ryan followed the crew, sometimes fighting on the streets, sometimes entering churches, sometimes becoming a problem student, and even performed a scene on the stage in the movie. King Arthur and the Sword in the Stone.

  Probably because of the experience of more than a month, Ryan's condition has become much more stable, and the problem of difficulty in filming has also been solved to a certain extent. At least there will no longer be a situation where Nicole comes to help because he cannot escape from the scene. , and his perfect performance was almost unanimously praised by David Fincher and Al Pacino.

  "David, now you won't complain about the actors I chose."

  During the break between filming, Harvey Weinstein and David Fincher had some exchanges. Mr. Fatty still remembers David Fincher. Those who complained that the actress was too beautiful like a vase and that he had never seen a little boy might become a disaster for the movie.

  "But now I still have to say that Miss Nicole Kidman is too beautiful. Of course, her acting skills are as good as her appearance. As for Ryan, I would like to ask you, Harvey, where did you find it? With such a ** coming out, I believe that after this movie is released, everyone will compare him with Jodie Foster!"

  David Fincher let out a sigh of relief, and he suddenly felt that this movie could become a Your own masterpiece must be favored by the goddess of luck.

  Patting David Fincher's arm, Harvey Weinstein walked to the other side. During this time, he had carefully read all the books published by Ryan, even though they were all full of children's stories. Interesting stories, but undoubtedly very exciting. To be more precise, these should be classified as novels for all ages. The most important thing is that these stories are extremely suitable for adaptation into movies.

  He even felt that the boy had already thought about what he wanted to do in the future when he wrote these stories!

  This is a gold mine! No, it's clearly a Treasure Island that contains countless treasures!

  Ryan stretched a long way. If he were an ordinary child, after experiencing such boring shooting and work, he would be exhausted and yawning all day long.

  Similarly, Ryan was also a little tired, but he clearly felt that his seemingly thin body was far stronger than imagined.

  There were several times when he shot night scenes after twelve o'clock, but as long as he had a night's rest, he would be refreshed and full of energy the next day.

  In fact, this situation has become apparent in recent years. Otherwise, how could he have had so much energy to plagiarize so many works.

  "...She wanted me to tell you that she went to see you dance!" The mother, who was sitting in the driver's seat, turned her head in disbelief. The boy's emotional and slightly hoarse voice did not stop, "Grandma said you When I was young, I had a fight with her, just before the dance performance..."

  As the boy told her, the mother slowly covered her mouth. Tears welled up in her eyes at some point, and she finally couldn't help crying. got up.

  The boy looked at her, "Grandma's answer is... every day!"

  Looking at his mother who was covering her face and crying, the boy asked, "What did you ask her then?" The

  sobbing mother tried hard to suppress her excitement, and her hands unconsciously He placed it on his chest, "I...did I make her proud!"

  The boy's lips murmured, as if he was talking about his mother, and he seemed to be talking about Nicole. The two people in the car could no longer feel depressed. Unable to hold back their excitement, they hugged each other tightly, and the deep affection filled every corner of the car.

  "Great!" David Fincher clenched his fist vigorously, and then subconsciously touched his sore nose. He suddenly felt that after today's shooting, he should make a call to his parents.

  Others were no better than the director. A few emotional people were even quietly wiping away tears. This set of shots was so perfect and so touching, but no one applauded because the siblings were still close. Hug each other tightly.

  "Nicole!" Ryan used all his strength to hold this woman who loved him wholeheartedly, "I love you! You are the best person to me in the world!"

  "I love you too, Ryan! "Nicole rubbed the back of the boy's head hard until the light brown hair was twisted into a bird's nest, still reluctant to let go.

  This is the last scene of Ryan and Nicole, and although the film is still a short distance away from being shot, they can leave Philadelphia and return to Los Angeles.

  It's no longer possible to go back. St. John's Primary School has called several times, saying that Ryan's leave time is too long. If he can't return to school before December, he will have to repeat the grade in the new school year. Even if he goes back now, There is another test waiting for him.

  Of course, none of this would be in Ryan's eyes. Tests at this age are just child's play to him.

  That night, the crew held a small party to say goodbye to the two of them. Compared to the somewhat cold and arrogant Nicole Kidman, Ryan was more popular among the crew, although he would make trouble from time to time. Although he loves to tease people, almost everyone recognizes him.

  Especially Al Pacino, who was teased by boys the most, but had the best relationship with Ryan. When he left, he specially gave him an amethyst lucky stone. ;