Chapter 67 Anxious Waiting

(Ask for a recommendation ticket)

Hearing Tom Hanks' question, it was not difficult for Matthew to understand that answering this question would give him extra points. He could see that Tom Hanks seemed satisfied with his performance.

If the answer is not good, it will definitely be deducted.

No matter in the original book or in the memoirs, there are rumors that Ronald Spears killed German prisoners of war, but the rumors are always rumors, and neither of the two materials has ever said that Ronald Spears killed prisoners of war.

Tom Hanks' question, on the other hand, assumes Ronald Spears killed a prisoner of war and asks him to express his opinion on the matter.

From the standpoint of today's peaceful era, killing prisoners of war is simply disgusting, and Wanfu points out.

From the standpoint of humanitarianism, it should be condemned even more, and people and gods are indignant.

But as an actor who auditioned for Ronald Spears, Matthew felt that he could never answer questions from these two positions, let alone from his own perspective, but as a paratrooper who had just been parachuted into France. The identity, to be precise, is the identity of Ronald Spears, who supposedly killed the prisoner of war!

In just a short moment, some descriptions of the battlefield situation in the original novel that Matthew had read seven or eight times appeared in his mind.

This is the role audition, Tom Hanks is still waiting, he doesn't have much time to think about it.

"I think..." Matthew began, "it was the most sensible way to handle the situation at the time."

"Have you read the original?"

Seeing Matthew nodding, Tom Hanks asked again, "Combined with the original book, tell me why."

"At that time, the troops had just stood on French soil, and I didn't know if they would encounter a counterattack and be driven into the sea the next day." Matthew considered it from the perspective of a savage soldier. prisoners of war camps, either release them or execute them on the spot.”

He further said, "But the first step is impossible. They are just paratroopers, and they are paratroopers who go deep behind enemy lines. As for the release of prisoners of war, this option is even worse. Who knows if they will return to the German establishment again? Maybe they will be released. A certain person will kill the brothers around him."

Tom Hanks suddenly thought of Urban and couldn't help nodding again.

The more Matthew said, the clearer his thinking, "According to the description of the original book, the troops were unable to deal with these prisoners of war at the time. They were about to arrive at the assembly point and then throw themselves into the battle to attack the 88 gun position. If the prisoners of war stay behind, it is a hidden danger, so send them away. It needs to consume combat power, so on-the-spot execution is the most rational method."

In fact, in the memoir, it was mentioned more than once that the paratroopers in the early stages of the landing, especially the paratroopers who went deep behind enemy lines, did not need prisoners.

The memoirs Matthew had read came into play at this time.

"Okay," Tom Hanks said to the casting director, "I'm done asking."

The casting director nodded, looked at the others, and saw that no one had commented, and said to Matthew, "Mr. Matthew Horner, you can go. We will notify your agent tomorrow of the audition result."

Matthew said politely, turned around and left the audition room, walked along the corridor, and returned to the door of the modeling room.

Like when he went to the audition, he didn't see Helen Herman and didn't know where she went.

Matthew returned to the styling room. With the assistance of an assistant costumer, he took off his equipment, changed back to his clothes, washed off a little makeup on his face, and walked out directly.

It took less than 20 minutes. Matthew had just left the styling room when he saw Helen Herman, who was walking back and forth near the door.

"Let's go." Helen-Hellman greeted Matthew when she saw him. She walked out of the studio first, and Matthew followed. After the two left the studio, she asked,

"Did the audition go well?"

"It feels okay," Matthew said as he walked and recounted the audition. "Tom Hanks asked me a few questions, and he seemed to have a very good attitude."

Helen Herman nodded slightly, "This is a good phenomenon. I just went to inquire. When the three actors in front of you auditioned, Tom Hanks didn't say a word."

Matthew came to the spirit, "Tom Hanks is not interested in them?"

"It's very possible." Helen Herman took the lead out of Warner Studios, "but what Tom Hanks thinks, only he knows."

Matthew followed out of the studio door, "They said they will notify you of the audition results tomorrow, and when will we get the news at the earliest."

Helen Herman came to the side of the car, opened the driver's door, and said, "Generally, a notification will be given tomorrow morning."

"It's tomorrow morning." Matthew turned to the co-pilot, "It's a tough wait."

For nearly a month, he has done almost nothing, even taking a leave of absence from the acting and language classes at the Los Angeles School of Performing Arts, focusing on preparing for the audition for the role of Ronald Spears, and now After the audition, from the perspective of the scene, it seems to be ideal, but the result cannot be known immediately. For a person who desperately needs this role, the taste is really uncomfortable.

Helen Herman got into the car, saw Matthew getting into the co-pilot unceremoniously, and asked, "Where are you going?"

"Angel Agency." Matthew fastened his seat belt. "Your office. There is someone to chat with, time flies."

Helen Herman started the car and said directly, "I'm busy."

She is not only Matthew's agent, but also represents a large number of other actors' business.

"It's okay," Matthew said casually, "I'll go find Amanda..."

Speaking of which, he suddenly thought that Amanda had already left Los Angeles and returned to New York. If you count the time, she might be at Cambridge University.

"Amanda has arrived in the UK." Helen Herman's voice sounded next to her, "When you get the role and go to the UK to make a film, you can meet her."

She spun around and the car turned into another street, "There is news, maybe you will be interested."

Matthew was a little surprised. When did Helen Herman's toothpaste-squeezing way of speaking change? He asked, "What news?"

Helen Herman said rarely happily, "Sony Columbia Pictures just confirmed a few days ago that "Girls of Souls" will be officially released in North America from December 8th. It is said that they are planning to plan a premiere."

This is Matthew's first film, and it's impressive.

"Don't you have something to do with Angelina Jolie?" Helen Herman said her purpose, "Contact her, go to the premiere and walk the red carpet, and don't let people forget you."

"I'm afraid it will be difficult." Matthew shrugged helplessly, "I've settled with her. I called her and her assistant some time ago, but no one answered."

Helen Herman asked again, "Where's Winona Ryder? I remember you said you knew her too."

"I guess she doesn't want to see me." Matthew would not explain to her, but simply said, "I'll call Angelina Jolie later, maybe I can go to the red carpet for the premiere."

In fact, Helen Herman doesn't need to remind him too much, he also knows that he needs to try his best to increase his popularity.

"It's best to get in touch with her." Helen-Hellman revealed another message, "As far as I know, Sony Columbia Pictures is interested in making a big-budget action-adventure movie with a female as the absolute protagonist, Angelina- Julie is very likely to be the heroine and producer, and if you can get through with Julie, maybe you can get a good supporting role."

Matthew was instantly motivated, "I'll try it, presumably Angelina Jolie still remembers me."

The office building of the Angel Agency is not far from Warner Studios, and the car arrived at the three-story building not long after the meeting.

Now the Angel Agency has a bit of a scale. In addition to Helen Herman, there are four entertainment agencies, but the clients are basically trivial role actors and extras.

Matthew really didn't want to wait all alone, so he simply found someone in the company to chat, so as to pass the boring and anxious waiting time.

Before you know it, the sky is getting dark, and the audition at Warner Studios is coming to an end. Tom Hanks packed up his things, left the audition room through the back door, came to his office, and found another producer Gary on the crew. -Gotzman is waiting for him.

"How are you over there?" Tom Hanks asked.

"It went well," Gary Goldzman said with a smile. "Damian Lewis, who you and Steven recommended, is a perfect fit for the role."

Tom Hanks pulled out his chair and sat down, "That's good."

The actor was recommended by him and Spielberg. In order to avoid suspicion, the audition was specially handed over to Gary Goldzman.

Gary Goldzman asked Tom Hanks, "Where are you?"

Tom Hanks just picked up the water glass with one hand, and the other hand simply pushed the stack of cast information in front of Gary Goldzman, "You see for yourself."

Gary Goldzman flipped through the information and browsed quickly. When he saw one of them, he suddenly stopped and asked with a little surprise, "This person has four stars!"

"A young actor who is very suitable for playing a tough soldier." Tom Hanks put down his water glass and said, "Of all the people who auditioned today, he left the deepest impression on me. You go and see the audition video, if you have no opinion, I'll let him know tomorrow."

Gary Goldzman stood up, returned the document to Tom Hanks, and said, "I'll go check it out right now."

When night fell, Matthew returned to his apartment in Ximu District. After taking a bath, he lay on the bed and continued to look at the information. The phone suddenly rang. He picked it up, took a look, pressed the answer button, and said, "Hi, Boob. "

It was Britney who called, "Hey Matthew, did you audition?"

"I don't know yet, there may be specific news tomorrow."

Over there, Britney paused for a while, and then said, "I don't have work tomorrow. Why don't I go and wait for you tomorrow morning. Let's wait together."