039 city of angels
The all-night carnival on St. Patrick's Day made Renly's brain aching. The party last night was around four o'clock, and all kinds of alcohol were mixed together. The atmosphere of the party was intoxicating, and there was not much feeling at all. But in the morning As soon as I got up, it started to be painful..
However, Renly had no time to sleep in. He got up at nine o'clock in the morning and rushed to the airport to take the noon flight to Los Angeles. The day after tomorrow, that is, March 20, "Pacific War" will be held at the Chinese Theater in Los Angeles. A grand premiere where all the cast and crew will reunite.
After getting on the plane, Renly fell asleep in a daze. It wasn't until the flight attendant woke him up that he packed up his luggage and got off the plane. The three-hour flight finally relieved his headache a little..
After collecting his luggage, he quickly walked out of the lobby door and stood by the street, looking left and right. However, his vision couldn't help but be a little confused, and he couldn't find the focus at all. Within the field of vision, there was a vast plain, golden sunshine, blue sky, wide open space. Streets, dark blue waves... every scene reveals a casual and spacious atmosphere, showing a completely different style from New York. It seems that even the oxygen factor is permeated with vitality, and the headache seems to be better..
Renly was now thinking about whether he should choose a taxi or rent a car.
As expected, despite starring in "The War in the Pacific" and earning the highest salary for a newcomer, Renly is still completely poor. The first and second payments of his salary have been successfully received, after deducting taxes. , which is about fifty-five thousand US dollars. This is really a large amount of money. It can even be said to be the highest income Renly has personally earned in his two lifetimes. But in the entertainment industry, it is nothing at all..
“After the official screening of "War in the Pacific", Renly's days of living under the spotlight have officially begun, which also means that he must start to deal with facing the ubiquitous cameras. Even if this is just a rainy day, it is very likely that after the TV series is released, Renly still hasn't received any attention, but this investment is a long-term plan and cannot be left to chance..
Renly didn't have an agent, nor did he hire a professional stylist. He took care of everything by himself. For the upcoming premiere and related publicity, he first purchased several sets of clothing, including suits for formal occasions and private suits for casual occasions. , of course, there are matching shoes, ties, socks, etc. This costs nearly 25,000, and this is when men do not need to consider jewelry..
After that, he paid two months' rent, went to a high-end beauty salon to get his hair trimmed, purchased a round-trip air ticket to Los Angeles, and related expenses for holiday parties... This does not include the detailed calculation of Renly's expenses in Australia during the past period—— There are incomes and expenses, so it’s troublesome to calculate, but in the blink of an eye, the income is back to less than 20,000..
Renly originally planned to buy a new car, but considering that there might be unexpected expenses on the upcoming promotional trip, he had to give it up temporarily; moreover, after the "Pacific War", he had to be prepared not to be able to find one for a long time. When he is ready to work, this reserve fund will give him more confidence to continue to persevere in New York..
For a big-name actor, HBO might just send a special car to pick him up at the airport, but Renly, an unknown actor, can only save money for the fifty-dollar taxi fare..
“Renly! Hey Renly！”
During the hesitation, there was a voice not far away from the outer lane accompanied by the wind. At the same time, another person stood up through the sunroof of the car and waved his hands vigorously. It was not Rami Malek, but The driver was clearly James Badge Dale, who was also waving his left hand excitedly through the driver's seat window..
“What are you still staring at? Come here quickly! "James shouted at the top of his lungs..
Renly picked up the suitcase next to him - in order to avoid wrinkles in his suit, he could only travel with the suitcase. He reached out to warn the vehicles in the inner lane, and then quickly crossed the zebra crossing. Lamy had already opened the door of the back seat. , first threw the suitcase up, and then Renly quickly got into the car, closed the door, and set off, all in one go..
“Guys, why are you here? "Renly's eyes showed surprise. It had been two months since they had seen each other in the blink of an eye, but their familiarity with each other had no impact at all. Just like a "band of brothers", this kind of friendship was accumulated through enduring hardships and fighting side by side. of.
“Lamy said, this is your first time coming to Los Angeles, so I, a landowner, decided to show you the City of Angels! James turned the steering wheel skillfully and left the bustling airport pick-up gate at Los Angeles International Airport. "To be honest, a place like New York, which is cold, humid, distant and deviated, is really not suitable for the long-term development of actors.".”
“The mayor of Los Angeles invited you to be a city spokesperson? "Renly's answer made Lamy laugh heartily. The two cities of Los Angeles and New York also had an interesting relationship of mocking and ridiculing each other. "Why don't you pick me up at the airport? Just outside like this? What if I just get in a taxi and leave?？”
“Lamy is about to call you." James raised his chin and gestured, "It's too troublesome to park here, and the parking lot is blocked. It's better to go around Airport Avenue, which is faster." James looked back. He looked at the cars behind him and said, "You must thank me for my wisdom, otherwise we would still be in a traffic jam.".”
“It seems that there is no difference between Los Angeles and New York." The traffic was terrible. Renly's words made James speechless. Renly ignored James with a smile and turned to look at Lamy beside him, "You When did you come to Los Angeles?？”
“It's been two weeks." Lamy took over the topic, "It's awards season, and there are always more opportunities in Los Angeles. How about you, Australia? The Gold Coast seems to have become your second home？”
Renly began to share interesting things that happened in the past period with his friends, and they also chatted about their respective recent situations. What the three of them have in common is: there has been no change. After the "Pacific War" was completed, they did not get many opportunities. , now let’s see what opportunities it will bring after the TV series is launched..
“With the names of Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg, it is still different after all." Rami said with great expectation..
HBO actually held a grand premiere for "War in the Pacific" just like "Brothers". This is a treatment that only movies can enjoy. This alone is enough to make people excited, even Renly is no exception. I didn’t expect that the opportunity to attend the premiere would come so soon..
“Which hotel are you staying at? James glanced at the road sign next to him, "This afternoon's magazine interview has been arranged at the Sunset Tower Hotel. If you are in the same direction, we will go to the hotel to drop off our luggage. Otherwise, we will go directly there. Three o'clock in the afternoon It’s time to gather.”
“Isn't it an interview at six o'clock? "Renly was stunned. It was only a quarter past two. He thought he had left enough rest time to avoid unexpected situations, but why did he have to gather at three o'clock? Now time is extremely tight..
Lamy and James both looked at Renly in surprise. A smile appeared on James's lips. Lamy met Renly's puzzled eyes and explained, "Renly, you should know that before we accept the interview, we need to Dressing up, right?" Looking at Renly's dumbfounded expression, Lamy knew the answer, "Besides, the main cast will be taking photos and being interviewed. We need to take turns. Starting at six o'clock, this is just an estimated time. It is estimated that at five o'clock, the magazine's staff will be on site to prepare..”
Renly had to admit that he had not thought of this at all - no matter how much he saw in the movies, the actual situation was still different after all..
“This once again proves that Renly is indeed a newcomer, a newcomer with no experience at all." James said gloatingly, making Lamy couldn't help but laugh..
After laughing, Renly took out the address and scanned it, "I live in... uh, Midtown.？”
“Ah, near Koreatown? "James reacted immediately, "Lami also lives in that area. The security is not very good at night, so you'd better pay attention." As a landowner, James is very familiar with it. "Then we will go directly to the Sunset Tower Hotel. , these two directions are inconsistent. It’s better to arrive a little early. The crew should have already arrived. We can prepare in advance, so that we have time to prepare for the interview..”
For Renly, everything is new. Different from filming, premieres, magazine interviews and other promotional schedules are part of the film industry, but are not directly related to acting. Although Renly's interest is not It’s very big, but after experiencing it for the first time, I’m still a little curious – it’s like being surrounded by a city. I’ve been standing on the outside all the time, and now I can finally get a glimpse of the scenery inside the wall. Even if I’m not interested, I’m bound to take a closer look..
When he arrived at the Sunset Tower Hotel, Renly was a little surprised. The entrance, which seemed to only be able to park two cars, was a bit petty. It was hidden behind a simple and plain flower bed. It was neither grand nor gorgeous, even compared to many four-star hotels. For hotels, they are all slightly inferior. So, why is the Oscar night held here every year by Vanity Fair?？
James parked the car at the door, and a waiter in a black suit came up to him. He opened the door and saw the suitcase in the rear compartment. The waiter turned around and called, and the luggage boy followed. Renly He walked straight forward out of habit. After taking a few steps, he realized what he was doing and paused. In the previous twenty years of life, he had already become accustomed to leaving all trivial matters to the concierge when entering and exiting such occasions, so that he I have forgotten that, firstly, he is a poor man now, and secondly, he is not here to stay in a hotel today..
Looking back, Renly saw the baggage boy carrying his luggage and following him with a smile on his face. Since they have already provided services, let it be. So, Renly took steps again, Walking into this shabby-looking Sunset Tower Hotel, I walked into the heart of Hollywood for the first time..
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