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Chapter 292 Your Sexual Orientation (Earth)

Surprise and wonder...

The moment Truman took off his wig.

What Aden felt was not the above two emotions, but 'shock'.

That's right, it's frightening.

He masked his feeling of being intimidated by berating his secretary to put away the spilled cup of coffee. As a top manager in the industry, Adam never imagined that one day he would sweat his palms because of a performance, watching horror None of the movies are that scary.

"It can only be said that...it was very unexpected." Adam sat back at the desk and looked at the Chinese actor who was still wearing women's clothing in front of him, "How did you do it?"

Truman has been asked this question many times, but just as he was about to answer, Adam waved his hand again. He said: "Playing a special actor will not help you gain a foothold in Hollywood, if you only imitate Julie Moore , America's Got Talent is more suitable for you."

"I'm an actor." Truman was a little puzzled, but he still explained patiently, "Of course I can play anyone."

Truman communicated with Adam through a translator. Of course, he could understand what Adam said without a translator. After all, human emotions are the same.

"Can they all reach this level?" Adam obviously didn't believe it.

"I played 3 important roles and 7 supporting roles in "The Back Wave." Truman introduced himself, his eyes were clear and sincere, and he seriously felt that this was nothing special. An 'actor' should be able to do it. to this point.

"Sorry, I haven't seen that movie yet." Adam shook his head, "If a Chinese actor wants to gain a foothold in Hollywood, he must know 'Kung Fu'? How about your 'Kung Fu'? Can it be compared with Jackie Chan?"

"Brother can't compare with me at all." Truman said.

The translator faithfully translated this sentence, but Adam continued to show a skeptical expression, because he saw Truman's slender wrist and figure, obviously not the image of a warrior in Adam's imagination.

"In addition, your spoken English is a big problem." Adam said, "Although you can dub later, it's hard to imagine how you communicate with the director and actors on the set..."

Truman was about to speak.

Over there Adam has stood up and stretched out his hand: "Congratulations on becoming an actor of CAA."

Truman also stood up and shook hands with Adam. Adam apologized while shaking hands: "Sorry, my impoliteness is because I was frightened. I am not picky about your nationality and English level."

"It's okay, I know you're afraid." Truman showed a crystal-clear smile, "Don't be afraid, it's okay, I will take care of you."

After Truman's words were translated by the translator, Adam really became a little worried: "What is your gender orientation? This is very important, please tell me the truth."

"The truth..." Truman recalled, "I have a girlfriend in name, another me is becoming a real woman, and another me is living in a man's chest."

"...It doesn't matter, it doesn't affect anything." Adam said, "There are enough gender options in the United States."

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Recalling the first meeting with Truman, Adam was indeed able to taste the surprise, especially after inquiring about everything that happened at the Venice Film Festival through various channels, he became more interested in Truman.

Although "The Waves" was acquired by Time Warner, Adam would still be able to share in the possible Oscar glory as Truman's agent. Once he was nominated or even won an award, Adam's resume would also be added A lot of money.

Just like all the directors and managers who have met Truman, Adam quickly decided to regard Truman as his important value investment, so he naturally devoted himself to Truman's bid for the leading role in the TV version of "Joker".

At this moment, when he heard that Adam became the agent of the Chinese actor because of his acting skills, WMA's senior agent Mike showed a mocking expression.

Is acting important?
Of course it matters.

But there are too many factors that can affect acting skills. Directors, editors, and even a lighting engineer on the scene are all variables.

And acting skills cannot equal audience influence, and audience influence does not equal box office.

Calculated in this way, acting skills are the really important but uncertain element. Unless it is at the Oscars, those academics will ponder the gold content of each performance segment frame by frame.

But you have to be nominated for an Oscar first.

Before that, acting skills didn't matter that much, before you became an A-lister.

This is the habitual prejudice of a veteran broker who has been in the industry for nearly a lifetime.

"You may have a different opinion." Adam looked at Mike's expression, and he said with a smile: "But I will give you a little Chinese shock that you have never seen before."

"I'm looking forward to your shocking China." Mike also said with a smile.

At this time, the actor's audition has already begun.

Before that was the lead actress audition, and while Adam and Mike were chatting, several female actors had entered the room to be interviewed by directors, producers, and Time Warner executives.

Some of them dressed up as Harley Quinn, and some kept making crazy gestures before the audition, trying to find their acting status and gain the approval of the director and the management.

In the eyes of veteran agents like Mike, these actors are worthless. If Hollywood actors have a passing line, they must at least have the approval of the four major brokerage companies, whether it is a junior agent or a senior agent. Without such confidence, there will be no resources above the standard.

However, Mike noticed that among the audition actresses, there was an Asian woman with short black hair. She was sitting there, wearing big thick-rimmed glasses. Just sitting, there was a kind of black calmness and madness bred in her.

That kind of posture, which is very calm, a little dangerous and more mysterious, is really suitable for Harley Quinn.

After Mike had this idea, he wanted to contact her.

Or hand her a business card, and she'll be in my office tomorrow... Mike thought.

Now that the audition is over, all the girls entered and exited the room one by one. The Asian girl with short black hair stayed the longest and must have received the most attention.

"Hello." Mike stopped her, "I'm Mike Donner, a senior agent of WMA. If you are interested in WMA, you can come to my office to chat tomorrow."

The girl took the business card, did not speak, just glanced at Mike through the thick glasses at the bottom of the wine bottle, nodded, and left.

"Great girl. Isn't she? Sitting there like a rose going crazy," Adam said.

"Yes, Hollywood rarely sees good Asian actors these days." Mike said, "Where's your Chinese boy?"

At this time, Carlette's name was already called in the audition room.

Carlette, who had been thinking about the role with his eyes closed, stood up. There was madness in his calm eyes. He straightened his tie, tilted his head and smiled, and walked into the room.

"A Joaquin Phoenix imitation?" Adam said. "Not a bad imitation."

(End of this chapter)