Hollywood Director 1992.

Chapter 307 PUA on the set, Ben Affleck, have you failed?

"Ben, why are you back? Shouldn't you be filming on the set at this time?"

In the hotel, Ryan Phillippe saw Ben Affleck coming back dejected and asked curiously.

"nothing!"

Ben Affleck fell on the sofa, staring at the ceiling without blinking, his whole body lifeless, like a puddle of mud.

Ryan became even more curious when he saw his condition. This guy ran to the crew excitedly in the morning to act, shouting that he wanted to be Batman.

After just two or three hours of not seeing him, he seemed like a different person. No, to be more precise, he seemed like he was castrated and looked listless.

What happened in the middle?
“Ben, what’s wrong?”

Ryan Phillippe ran over to Ben Affleck to get some watermelon.

"fine."

"Tell me, you don't look okay. Are you sick? Do you want to go to the hospital? No, did you meet some black people when you went to the crew, and they attacked you from behind?"

"Shut up, I said it's okay, it's okay, are you annoying?"

Ben Affleck pushed Ryan away and almost pushed Ryan to the ground.

"fine."

Ryan Phillippe patted his butt, sat on the sofa opposite, picked up the newspaper to cover his face, and after a while, he seemed to hear Ben Affleck speaking.

"what?"

"I don't want to play Batman anymore."

"why?"

Ryan's curiosity was rekindled.

Ben Affleck's expression became very ugly, his fists were clenched tightly, and his arm muscles were shaking. "Link is a bastard. I regard him as a friend, but he treated me like that."

"Link? What did he do to you? Could it be..."

Ryan Phillippe stared at Ben Affleck up and down with a dirty look in his eyes.

"Fuck! It's not what you think. Can you think of something normal?"

Ben Affleck took a few deep breaths and said indignantly, "He was deliberately targeting me. I performed very well this morning, but he said my performance was terrible and he wanted to fire me."

"Is that all?"

Ryan curled his lips in boredom. "You've worked with Link so many times, don't you know him well? He's a tyrant on the crew. He'll scold anyone he doesn't like, even his girlfriends. I remember you were often scolded when filming Final Destination. Aren't you used to it yet?"

"It's different! After filming a scene today, I went to Link to ask about the situation. Link criticized me for my poor acting without any hesitation and said that he would give me a week to adjust. If I couldn't act better, he would kick me out and replace me with someone else."

Ben Affleck said indignantly.

"You're overthinking it. If Link wanted to replace you, he would have done so long ago. He wouldn't have given you a week to prepare. He said that you acted badly, which means there's something wrong with your performance. You should reflect on yourself and try to adjust within a week. Then you can give a better performance and leave Link speechless."

Ryan Phillippe said.

Ben Affleck frowned. "If that's what you said, why didn't he say it in private? He had to accuse me in front of so many people on the set, and his attitude was so cold and heartless. He was not a good friend at all."

"Remember when we were at the script meeting, everyone gave their opinions except you. Link asked you how you were preparing, and you patted your chest and said it was fine. Now that we've started filming, you're acting like a mess. How do you want Link to give you some pointers? You're an adult, a professional actor, not a child. Do you need someone to teach you how to act?"

Ryan said bluntly.

Ben Affleck's face gradually turned red. When the script meeting was held, he really didn't offer any opinions. He just said that he was ready and asked Link not to worry. He suppressed his embarrassment and said, "I acted well, but Link was too picky."

Ryan curled his lips and said, "Lin Ke is a big director who has worked with many veteran actors. How could he not know whether you acted well? If you acted badly and you don't accept criticism, if I were Lin Ke, I would ask you to get out immediately instead of giving you another week to prepare."

"you!"

Ben Affleck glared, but then thought he had a point.

Maybe I didn’t act well this time.

After reading the script, Nicole Kidman was able to describe Batman's character in detail, but I couldn't.

It really did not live up to Link's expectations.

Link gave them a week to prepare, which wasn't too harsh.

Ben Affleck temporarily gave up the idea of giving up and picked up the script again to read it, trying to get a feel for it, but he still had no clue after reading it three times.

He called Matt Damon for help.

Matt gave him two suggestions. The first one was to ask Link for help. Link was the director and screenwriter and had the deepest understanding of the character. Asking Link for advice was the most direct and effective way.
The second is that he should think about it seriously and stop being lazy. As long as he tries his best, he will be able to do it well.

Ben Affleck rejected the first approach.

In the morning on the set, Link pointed at his nose and scolded him, even saying he would fire him.

So cold and callous.

He wasn't ready to face Link yet.

Unable to ask Link for help, he could only figure it out on his own.

I read the script over and over again and thought about how to act it out. I thought about it for several days, but I couldn't think of anything until my head was about to explode.

When Ben Affleck hadn't found his form, Link first filmed the scenes of other characters in the movie. The character with the most scenes in this movie is Batman, and the second is the Riddler played by Jim Carrey.

The Riddler's real name is Edward Nygma. He has been obsessed with all kinds of puzzle games since he was a child. He claims to be the smartest person on earth and can easily fool everyone.

To prove that he is far smarter than Batman.

Before each crime, the Riddler would leave clues for Batman to decipher, hoping to defeat Batman in this way.

But Batman is smarter than him and is able to solve his riddles every time, disrupt his criminal activities and put him in Arkham Prison.

The Riddler's characteristics are that he likes to wear green clothes and a top hat, and he likes to talk a lot and do some exaggerated performances.

This kind of role is not difficult for Jim Carrey.

Sometimes the performance is too much.

Link had to remind him to hold back.

In the morning, when the crew was filming the Riddler doing brain wave research, Ben Affleck came to the set and said he was ready and wanted to try out for the role.

After not seeing him for a few days, Ben Affleck seemed like a different person, with a tightly frowned brow and a gloomy temperament, as if he was under a lot of pressure.

Link agreed and asked him to go on stage with Jim Carrey to perform a meeting scene between the two characters.

The Riddler was originally an employee of the Wayne Group. After developing a device for collecting brain waves, he took the opportunity when Bruce Wayne came to inspect the factory and took the initiative to run to Bruce Wayne to recommend himself, hoping that Bruce Wayne would provide more funds to help him complete this research.

However, when Bruce Wayne heard that the experiment would require living people, he rejected his proposal.

The Riddler turned evil from then on.

"cut!"

Before the two finished their performance, Link called for a pause.

Tell Ben Affleck that it’s not possible, Bruce Wayne is a domineering president with a cold personality, not a frustrated clerk. His performance does not reflect the character traits of Bruce Wayne, and this is not the Batman he wants.

Link asked him to go down and think about it again.

Ben Affleck walked out with a gloomy face and clenched fists, looking lonely and angry. "Link, is this okay? Will Ben give up the role and stop acting?"

Nicole Kidman asked.

"Whatever. If he doesn't act, there are others."

Link said nonchalantly.

Nicole Kidman smiled slightly and sat on the folding chair next to her, "Don't pretend you don't care, you actually care about him a lot, you are using this method to train him and suppress him, so that he can get into the state earlier, right?
After these few days of training, Ben is no longer as jumpy as before, and his performance is no longer so exaggerated. He has made great progress. This is all thanks to you. As long as he can hold on, he may be able to play Batman well. "

Nicole Kidman held her cheek, looked at him quietly, and smiled, "Link, you are really good at training actors. Gary and Kim also said so. You are so good, can you train me more? I also want to improve."

Nicole Kidman is talking about 'training', the master's training of the slave, not instructions.

"no problem."

Link waved his hand and asked all departments of the crew to get ready and continue filming the Riddler's scenes.

"why why why?"

Outside the crew, Ben Affleck clenched his fists and pounded on the wall hard. His voice was full of resentment and his expression became ferocious.

Ryan Phillippe scratched the back of his head, secretly worried, would this guy turn evil?
"Ben, don't be angry. Your performance today is much better than before. If you keep working hard, you will definitely perform better."

"Humph!"

Ben Affleck suddenly turned around and stared at Ryan with red eyes, "Did you tell Link?"

"What snitch?"

"Don't pretend. During the script meeting, I saw Link and Nicole flirting with each other. She teased Link for being a scumbag who even didn't let go of married women. Now Link is suddenly targeting me. Did you tell him about this and he got angry, so he took the opportunity of filming to suppress me?"

"Don't make random guesses. Link's criticism of you is premised on your poor acting. If you acted well, why would Link criticize you? Or do you think your performance just now was fine and better than Jim Carrey's?"

Ryan retorted.

Ben Affleck's mouth twitched, wanting to refute but having no words to say.

Whether he was acting opposite Jim Carrey, Gary Oldman, or Nicole Kidman, he always had a feeling of being suppressed, and this feeling made him very uncomfortable.

He is the protagonist, but he becomes the weakest actor in the crew.

"Ryan, do you think I can still play Batman?"

Ben Affleck asked, frustrated.

"Of course you can. You are the one chosen by Link himself. To question you is to question Link. So far, no one has dared to question Link in the movie."

Ryan said affirmatively.

Ben Affleck felt much better after hearing his words. He knew that he was chosen by Link from hundreds of male actors to play Batman, which meant that he was indeed suitable for the role.

But what can I do now to play this role well?
Ben Affleck grabbed his hair, looking depressed and anxious, and the tremendous pressure almost made him breathless.

"Want to know how to play Batman?"

Just as I was struggling with this, I heard a woman's gentle voice from behind me.

Ben Affleck and Ryan turned around and saw the beautiful Nicole Kidman walk in.

"What do you mean? You know how to play Batman?"

Ben Affleck asked, wiping his eyes.

"Of course!"

Nicole Kidman smiled confidently and said, "If you want to know, promise me one condition."

"What conditions?"

Ben Affleck thought that she spoke very deeply when analyzing the background of the Batman character, so maybe she has some insights.

Nicole Kidman pointed at him and then at Ryan, and said coldly, "Don't discuss the relationship between Link and me on the set in the future. Whether Link and I are lovers or lovers, it has nothing to do with you. You just need to send your blessings instead of making random guesses."

Ben Affleck and Ryan showed awkward expressions.

"Ms. Kidman, I apologize and will never discuss your relationship with Link again."

Ben said.

Ryan nodded quickly.

Nicole Kidman snorted, "It's easy to think of a good Batman. You have a ready-made reference template, Link!"

"Link?"

“Yes, Batman is young, handsome, rich, talented, and has strong self-control. Isn’t that Batman?
He was adopted when he was very young, his parents divorced and his adoptive mother died early. He starred in "Paranormal Activity", which was adapted from his childhood experiences. This shows that he also lacks a sense of security. After he became famous, he often traveled with bodyguards, which also illustrates this point.

There is also the multifaceted nature of his character. When he is on set, he can be cold and ruthless, but outside of the set, he is a gentle, humorous, loving and affectionate playboy, which is exactly the same as Batman. There are other aspects, as long as you observe carefully and study slowly, you will find that Batman is no different from him. "

Hearing Nicole Kidman's description, Ben Affleck's eyes gradually lit up. Link really looks like Batman. Both in external conditions and inner character, there are many similarities.

"Thank you, Ms. Kidman. I know what to do now."

Ben Affleck excitedly said.

After receiving guidance from Nicole Kidman, Ben Affleck no longer pondered how to play Batman. He took a small stool and sat in the crew, observing Link from morning to night.

Even if Link frowned and looked at him with dissatisfaction, he would not back down. Instead, he imitated Link's frown and took out a small mirror to see if he had imitated Link.

"What's wrong with Ben?"

In the director's area, Link asked with a frown.

Nicole Kidman didn't answer, but covered her lips and smiled softly.

"Hey, Link, what's up?"

At this time, a sweet voice came from the side. Nicole Kidman turned around and saw the new American sweetheart Jennifer Aniston followed Link's assistant in, then threw herself into Link's arms and offered her sweet red lips.

Nicole Kidman rolled her eyes and was in a bad mood. Every time she was alone with Link, there would be messy women who would ruin the atmosphere. It was so annoying.

"Ben, what are you doing?"

Suddenly, another roar came from the side.

Nicole Kidman looked over and almost laughed out loud. Ben Affleck was holding Ryan Phillippe next to him and was kissing Ryan, imitating the way Link kissed Aniston.

Ryan screamed in fright, pushed Ben away, and staggered away.

"What's up with him?"

Jennifer Aniston looked at Ben Affleck in surprise from Link's arms.

Link watched for a while and roughly guessed what Ben was thinking, "He's practicing his acting skills. Why don't you go back to the hotel first? I have two more performances this afternoon."

"You continue filming and don't worry about me. I'll wait here for you to get off work."

Jennifer Aniston stood on tiptoe and kissed him, then lifted her skirt and sat down on the sofa next to her, propping her cheek up and looking at Link who was working hard.

"Scene 102, 2st take, begins!"

(End of this chapter)