America: Starting with the acquisition of MGM...

Chapter 25, Section 27: Ryan Reynolds Joins

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At Tel Aviv Airport, a plane soars into the sky; it's a flight bound for Los Angeles.

In about ten hours, it will land at Los Angeles International Airport.

"What? You mean you knew all along that I would choose to go to Los Angeles?"

In first class, in the adjacent seats, Gal Gadot crossed her arms and looked at Judy with a scrutinizing expression.

"Of course, I see a certain quality in you, and people with this quality will become big stars."

"Charlize Theron, Cameron Diaz, Meryl Streep, and others all have this quality."

"And what about me?" Gal Gadot's best friend, Balrefaeli, asked from the side.

The two worked as part-time models at a fashion show, and Judy spent some time in Tel Aviv, where he managed to win her over as well.

To be precise, it was Judy who took a liking to Barrefaeli, attracted by her youthful energy and estrogen.

Barrefaeli had always dreamed of becoming an actress, and the two hit it off immediately, with Judy luring her onto the same path.

"You also have darlings, and you will all become big stars, provided you have the resources. So when you get to Los Angeles, I'll take you to meet Eric, and remember to flatter him."

"What kind of person is your boss, Eric?"

"Young man, just like me, but smarter than me."

The next day at noon, a Boeing landed at Los Angeles International Airport. The two women clicked their tongues as they looked at the people picking them up and the obviously expensive Lincoln sedan in the distance.

"Judy, now I can finally believe you weren't lying to me, you really are an executive at MGM."

"If you doubt me, why did you come along?"

Gal Gadot shook her head and looked at her best friend: "Of course it's an opportunity, Lefari, what about you?"

"I had my doubts, but I didn't want to miss this opportunity. In Tel Aviv, I probably would never become a supermodel, never stand on a higher stage, let alone become an actress."

Judy pinched her nose: "Don't worry, with Eric supporting you, you'll be big stars very soon!"

As the car drove to the MGM Grand, passing Sunset Boulevard, longing couldn't help but shine in the eyes of the two.

As they entered the building and arrived at Eric's office, Chen Xing stopped the three of them.

"Judy, there's someone inside. Let me see. Is this the person you brought back from thousands of miles away? She's indeed very beautiful!"

The two women smiled and shook hands with Chen Xing.

Inside the office, Warren was giving a work report. Sitting next to him was a young man, none other than Ryan Reynolds, the Deadpool.

"Eric, as you suggested, I contacted the Wayans brothers. Kieran Wayans has already read the script for 'Sharknado' and then decisively declined."

Waynes's exact words were: "While I enjoy making parody movies, there's a difference between parody and bad movies."

"And this 'Sharknado' that you guys created, please forgive my bluntness, but it's a pile of shit from every angle, a stinking pile of dog poop. Let whoever wants to film it film it, film it. I'm not filming it."

According to Bermahadi, if the director's fee were increased by $200 million, it would be possible to secure him.

"But Sharknock was a low-budget film to begin with, so it's impossible for it to go over budget by $200 million. Besides, the difference between such a terrible film and the director's skill level is not that great. We think we should save some money."

Eric nodded: "Then you directors can decide for yourselves. Just follow the script."

After saying that, he looked at Deadpool: "You look really young, Mr. Reynolds."

Ryan Reynolds was taken aback. Shouldn't they say something polite like "hello" when they first meet? What the hell is this "you're so young" nonsense!

He stood up and extended his hand: "It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Cooper. I'm Ryan Reynolds."

As Eric sized up the young Deadpool, the other was also observing him.

"It really is that guy from the newspaper. He must be younger than me, and quite handsome. Damn it, what am I thinking!"

Eric gestured for him to sit down: "Please sit down. You insisted on seeing me, is there something you need?"

Ryan Reynolds, after organizing his thoughts for a long time, still somewhat nervously said, "Mr. Cooper, I've read the script for 'Sharknado,' and to be honest..."

Seeing the other person hesitate, Eric spoke for him, "Completely illogical, utter nonsense!"

Ryan Reynolds nodded awkwardly.

"Yes, I am very clear about that. That is the characteristic of Sharkturn, and that is the path we want to take."

"Mr. Cooper, I'm sorry, I don't understand."

"Mr. Reynolds, let me give you an example. In the entertainment industry, if you want to become famous, do you think it's more advantageous to be someone who is mediocrely handsome or someone who is strikingly ugly?"

Ryan Reynolds pondered for a moment: "You mean character actors?"

"That's roughly how it works. Hollywood produces too many movies every year, but very few are like The Godfather, and just as few are like Room."

"Room? What kind of movie is that?"

"A historically terrible movie, no, wait..."

Eric suddenly realized that "Room" had not yet been released.

"To put it another way, movies like 'Outer Space Program' are extremely rare."

Ryan Reynolds nodded: "Ed Wood's movies, although I don't appreciate them, are indeed so bad they've become art. I think I understand what you mean."

"That's right. Good actors shouldn't be afraid to take on bad movies. If you're truly talented, you can still make a name for yourself even in a bad film!"

"Mr. Cooper, you have a point, but I have one last question."

"Speaking."

"Mr. Warren said that if I starred in 'Sharknado,' MGM would consider me for other films. Is that true?"

This is the question that Ryan Reynolds is really concerned about. Although "The King of Repeaters" can only be considered a mediocre work, it is an opportunity that he has waited ten years for. He doesn't know how long he will have to wait to get such an opportunity again.

Since MGM had extended an olive branch, he wanted to seize it, but he was also worried about being tricked by them, and if he was tricked, there was nothing he could do.

"If a suitable role comes along, I'll consider you. You'll at least be the second male lead in a big-budget film in the future, what do you say?"

Upon hearing this, Ryan Reynolds was overjoyed. The second male lead in a blockbuster was far more important than the male lead in a low-budget light comedy like "The King of the Underclassmen." The two were not even in the same league.

"In that case, Mr. Cooper, I see no reason why I should refuse."

"Then it's a pleasure to work with you!"

"It's a pleasure working with you!"

The two walked out of the office, and Chen Xing greeted them. Judy then brought two women in.

Eric already knew the situation over the phone, and looking at the somewhat inexperienced Wonder Woman, he couldn't help but smile.

As for Bar Refaeli, although she is a beautiful model, there are too many beautiful models like her in Hollywood. You can find a lot of them if you just take a walk around Beverly Hills.

Gal Gadot's beauty is distinctive; it is a blend of gentleness and strength, capable of being both sweet and assertive.

Bar Refaeli, on the other hand, didn't have any distinctive features; she was beautiful, but it was a pity.

Eric felt the girl's name sounded familiar, but he couldn't quite place her background.

However, since Judy has taken a liking to this girl, Eric doesn't mind helping her out. Anyway, there are plenty of characters in The Walking Dead, so he might as well give her one first.

After chatting for a while, Eric said, "Let's sign the contract first, a contract for five works, is that okay?"

Now that the two women are here, what is there to disagree with?

"You need to learn and train first, and then I will assign you roles. Whether you can seize the opportunity depends on yourselves."

"Gadot, you need to gain some weight and work out your muscles to make your figure more sexy and voluptuous, so that you can meet the requirements of Transformers."

"Um, can I also play the female lead in a movie?" Barrefaeli asked hurriedly.

Eric hesitated for a moment: "Yes, when a suitable script comes along, but of course we also need to respect the opinions of the rest of the crew."

"You're the boss, this is just a matter of a word. Who can go against your decision?"

Lefari pressed on, unwilling to give up, wanting to get a promise from Eric like Gadot had.

Sensing the slightly awkward atmosphere, Judy quickly put her arm around Lefari's shoulder and said, "These things aren't urgent. Movies aren't something you can just shoot on a whim. It's your first time in Los Angeles, so let me take you shopping first. Gadot, you can come too."

Gal Gadot smiled sweetly: "OK!"

As I always say, please don't hoard books; just read them regularly. Reading them regularly is everything!

(End of this chapter)