Chapter 61 Hard work
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After leaving David Astor's office, Matthew took out his cell phone and dialed Helen Herman's phone number, and it quickly picked up there.
"What's up?"
Hearing Helen Herman's question, Matthew said as he walked, "I just asked the teacher in the performance class and came up with an idea. Do you think it's feasible?"
He has never experienced a fierce situation where dozens of actors compete for a role before, and he lacks relevant experience.
Helen Hermann's slightly curious voice came from the receiver, "Tell me."
Matthew stopped in the school and said, "Since Ronald Spears is a typical iron-blooded soldier, can we hire an active or retired officer to conduct military training for me for a period of time."
There was silence in the telephone receiver, only Helen Hermann's breathing sound.
"That's what I think." Matthew never thought he was a genius in acting. "It's only about a month before the next audition. In such a short time, I can't make any major improvement in my acting skills."
"Yeah." Helen Hermann spoke, "I won't make any significant progress if I give you another two months."
Matthew did not refute and continued, "I want to find an active or retired professional officer to train me in a targeted manner, especially walking, standing and posture that can be easily observed in auditions. If I could have some military style, would I have a greater hope of getting the role?"
Although he has little qualifications and generally speaking, the chance of getting a role is not high, he has to do his best with the least hope.
Seizing opportunities is not based on fantasy, but on practical actions and efforts.
There was no sound on the other side of the phone. Helen Hermann seemed to be thinking about it. After a while, he said, "It is also a solution, and it has certain feasibility."
"Helen." Matthew changed his hand and held the phone. "Do you know professionals in this field?"
"Wait for my news," Helen Herman said quickly, "I'll ask someone to contact you."
After the two finished speaking, Matthew was about to hang up the phone, when Helen Herman suddenly reminded, "Tell me, this may cost a lot."
Matthew frowned and said, "I still have some money in my hand, it should be enough."
When he hung up the phone, he suddenly regretted that he had changed his phone? He could use the phone that leaked sound...
After going out for lunch, Matthew returned to school to continue his afternoon language class. He hadn't seen Rachel McAdams these days. He called and asked, and the other party got a role as a passerby and went to the valley area to film.
Today, the teacher in the language class was changed to a British man, and the content taught was British pronunciation, which is the legendary London accent.
After learning this period of time, Matthew learned that it is very popular to speak authentic British accents in Hollywood, especially in some special films, which are highly praised by film critics. Many outstanding American actors can switch between their original accents and British accents freely.
Several teachers in the language class have said that many Hollywood films deliberately seek out actors who can speak fluently British accents. For example, in films with ancient costumes or magical themes, such actors gather together. Film critics may even think that using American accents in this subject will feel very thrilling and unreliable. There are also many British accent actors who have British backgrounds or film and television works adapted from classic works.
Even modern themes do not matter. Many movies have actors of this type, and it doesn’t matter if they have obvious British accents. They would directly say that this character is British.
Some British and American actors have a very deep line skills and are willing to work hard. They can switch accents freely, not only switch between British and American voices, but also imitate African and European accents.
To reach this level, it also requires a lot of practice. Accent correction and line skills cannot be confused. In the words of the language teacher, good line skills do not mean being able to speak, but being able to say: it can be so exciting between talking, laughing, and sorry. Clicking on movies of this type of actor, listening and doing nothing is very beautiful.
Just like his acting skills are free and easy, Matthew knew that he was also very far away from this realm.
However, after this period of study and practice, the vague Texas accent that Matthew had left behind was almost impossible to hear.
Of course, there is a magical existence like dubbing in this world, but in Hollywood live-action movies, actors will not easily accept it unless they have to.
"Once you are dubbed, you cannot be called an excellent performance, or even a qualified actor."
This is one of the unwritten regulations in the Hollywood film and television industry, and even people like Matthew who are just starting out have heard of it.
The negative example of this aspect is still circulating in the circle. Audrey Hepburn was invited to star in the Hollywood movie "My Fair Lady" adapted from the Broadway musical. Although Audrey Hepburn's acting skills are very familiar, his range does not match the singing requirements of the songs. In desperation, the crew decided to invite professional singers to dubb Audrey Hepburn's singing paragraph later.
So, Audrey Hepburn could only hate the Oscars of that year.
It is precisely because the Hollywood film and television industry is ashamed to be dubbed that accent counselors and language correction classes have survived in large quantities in Hollywood. They have a complete teaching system that specifically corrects the pronunciation of actors and avoids the embarrassment of being dubbed.
Maybe he might have been dubbed back then, but now, accent issues can even kick an actor out directly.
For the sake of star dreams, to make a lot of money, and to the initial dream, Matthew worked hard on these courses without doubt.
The two-hour class ended soon, and Matthew slowly packed up his things. The people in the classroom gradually left, and soon there were only two or three left. Just as he was carrying his backpack and preparing to leave, his cell phone rang.
"Have you found the right person so soon?"
Matthew thought it was Helen Hermann, but he took out his cell phone and saw that it was Britney Spears' number.
After the MV crew was disbanded, although the two did not meet again, they kept in touch. According to his inference, Britney Spears seemed to really regard him as a good friend.
"Hi, Bubu." Matthew answered the phone and walked while walking with his backpack on his back, "Why did he suddenly call?"
The two of them had a few phone calls, but they were all after Britney finished her work in the evening. After all, she was a big star and was still in the promotion period of her first album "The First Confession of Love", and her work was quite heavy.
"Originally, there was a show to participate on the radio station." Britney sounded angry, "A few accidents happened, and my agency and I temporarily canceled it. There will be nothing to do."
Matthew asked with concern, "What's wrong? What happened?"
"It's okay, let's talk about it when we meet." Britney seemed anxious to find someone to talk to, "Where are you? Are you in Ximu District? I'll go find you."
"I'm not in Westwood." Matthew left the classroom and walked towards the school gate. "I'm at the Los Angeles School of Performing Arts in North Hollywood, on Laurel Valley Avenue."
Britney seemed to be talking to someone over there. After a while, she said, "Can you wait for me at the door? The driver knows where, I will arrive soon."
"Okay." Matthew adjusted his backpack, "I'll wait for you at the school gate."
He came outside the school gate, found a conspicuous place on the side of the road, and waited patiently.
After waiting for more than ten minutes, a car that looked very ordinary came from a distance and gradually slowed down when it arrived near the school gate. Matthew turned his head and looked over and saw the rear window glass descending, revealing Britney Spears' slightly green face.
He quickly waved to the other side, and the car drove over and stopped immediately, and the rear door was opened from inside. Britney waved to the other side, "Get in the car, Matthew."
"Here you." Matthew untied his backpack, got into Britney's car, and brought it to the door.
Britney took Matthew's backpack, stuffed it in the back of the seat, and asked, "Where are we going?"
"Do you have something to do tonight?" Matthew asked.
Britney shook her head, "No." She continued to say angrily, "The radio activity I had originally booked was cancelled."
Instead of rushing to ask why, Matthew said, "Long time no see, why don't I invite you to supper?"
"Okay!" Britney responded without thinking, as if she had a lot of words to say to Matthew, "It's just right to find a quiet place to chat."
There is a driver in the car, and it is too inconvenient to speak.
Matthew thought of the restaurant he had been to last time and asked, "Can we go for Chinese food?"
He remembered that in addition to the Eight Immortals Table and the Taishi Chair, the restaurant also built a separate private room like a traditional Chinese restaurant.
Britney nodded directly, "Okay."
Matthew said to the driver quite politely, "Go to Westwood, Rochester Avenue."
North Hollywood is not far from Westwood and the transportation is very convenient. Following Matthew's direction, the driver found the Chinese restaurant in a short while.
As soon as the car was parked, Britney wanted to get out. Matthew pointed to her face, "Bub, do you want to be watched?"
"Ah, I forgot."
Britney smiled embarrassedly and put on a pair of wide sunglasses. Matthew saw a Dodgers baseball cap on the seat and took it over and buckled it on her head.
"Are you okay?" Britney asked.
Matthew tilted his head and looked at her, saying, "Okay, let's get off."
He got off the car first and walked towards the restaurant. Britney followed him. After entering the restaurant, Matthew asked the waiter a few words. It was probably still early and there were not many customers. The waiter led him and Britney into a Chinese-style private room.
Matthew ordered a few dishes casually, and Britney was curiously looking at the furniture in the private room.
"Sit, Bubu." Matthew greeted.
Britney sat on the Grand Master's chair and patted the hardwood armrests, "This chair is so strange."
Matthew didn't explain, but asked, "What's going on? You're so angry all the way."
Chapter completed!