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Chapter 377: The Crew Station

In his previous life, in order to maximize profits, Peter Jackson and the producers once released the production highlights of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. Out of their love for this series, Ryan has watched several times. I still remember some of the revelations about the fat man in New Zealand.

Peter Jackson's favorite Arwen was not the model and actress with long-haired face, but Uma Thurman. It is said that the latter's audition was excellent. Not long before the filming started, Uma Thurman became pregnant, and in the end, the fat director had to use the later spare tire.

Now, the crew chose Charlize Theron. The woman here looks cold and charming at first glance, but she is actually sensitive and delicate. Her biggest problem is her temperament, but this is not particularly difficult for mature actors, and of course it is not easy.

As for appearance, it is the easiest to solve. For current makeup techniques, it is very simple to turn blond and blue eyes into black and gray eyes.

Surrounded by the Southern Alps, Queenstown is a beautiful small town near the sea. It has large snow-covered mountains and green hillside meadows. Lake Wakatipu, which is very close to the city, is a deep and blue mountain lake, which contrasts with the scenery of the small town, like a fairyland.

The crew's car entered the downtown area of ​​Queenstown. Ryan looked through the car window and saw towering white rose trees along the way. The mountains on both sides of the trees could clearly see consisting of schist. After leaving the downtown area, some of the scenery that occasionally caught their eyes had a seemingly familiar feeling.

Sometimes, Ryan even suspected that he had come to Middle-earth.

Now this beautiful town and the surrounding scenery are not famous. If "The Lord of the Rings" can be successful, Queenstown will also enjoy huge benefits.

After turning two hills, the car came to the area where the valley and grassland were combined. After Ryan jumped out of the car, what was revealed before him was a smaller version of Habitun, which looked like a fantasy version.

Not far from Harbion, several huge temporary studios are underway for the final finishing work, which will become the base of the Lord of the Rings crew. Even Peter Jackson's Wita Studio has set up temporary offices here.

"Lord God, open your eyes and see, our boss finally appears."

When Ryan came to the busy Peter Jackson with an assistant, the fat New Zealand man couldn't help but complain, even though he knew that his complaints would not have any effect on the investors of the film, "It's been more than a month since filming started, and King Ilisa is finally willing to take responsibility and save Middle-earth."

"Okay, Peter."

Seeing that the staff around him were a little embarrassed, Ryan simply joked. "From tomorrow, you are the master of Minastiris, and the position of King Gondor belongs to you."

Peter Jackson just complained, and then returned to his true colors, "Ryan, do you need me to take you around? This will become our base in the next year and a half."

"Don't you need to take a picture?" Ryan knew that Peter Jackson gave the trilogy an 18-month shooting time.

"I think you came from Los Angeles and ignored one thing, today is the weekend. The crew is off."

After giving a few instructions to the people around him, Peter Jackson took the lead in walking towards 'Habitun'. After getting closer, he pointed to the green outdoor location and said to Ryan, "Since the location was determined last year, I have commissioned a landscaping expert to preset the scene of Habitun here and plant various trees, flowers, plants and vegetables..."

Although the movie is sure to use CG special effects that are far more than "Titanic", the crew still strives to restore every scene in reality, even if it is a smaller version.

"Oh, that bridge is very quaint. Can you try it?" Ryan asked, pointing at the stone bridge in Charles.

"That's made of polystyrene, if you don't mind falling into the water, you can try it."

A crisp woman's voice came from the other side of the two. Ryan frowned at first, then turned around and greeted with a smile, "Hi, Charlie, when did you come here?"

"Do you mean New Zealand or here?"

Charlize Theron just a little bit of Ryan's embarrassment and used the following words to resolve it, "Director Jackson, can you give me the tour guide's position? When I came here just now, Mr. Alan and Li were looking for you."

Ailan Lee is the concept designer of the crew.

"Okay, it seems I'm about to be busy again." Peter Jackson instructed before leaving, "Ryan, as a director, I hope you can adapt to this place as soon as possible. We have been waiting for you for too long. We will film Rivendell's scenes on Monday."

"No problem, I promise."

Peter Jackson left, and suddenly there was silence between Ryan and Charlize Theron. In fact, the two had hardly contacted each other since that phone call.

“This is the location of Charles.”

South African American Diamond finally broke the silence and walked slowly towards the studio along the entire periphery of "Habitun". "The scenes here have not started yet. There is a grand banquet in the script. Now the number of actors is obviously insufficient. Peter plans to let us and the relatives of the stunt actors come to visit the set. When there are enough people, they will start shooting..."

Speaking of relatives, Charlize Theron's mood, which was not very high, instantly became even more depressed.

After becoming famous, Charlize Theron's past had long been poached by those unscrupulous tabloids, and there was a sensation for a while. Ryan only knew that her experience before adulthood was extremely nervous and full of blackness, but she did not expect that her mother would pay such a great price to protect her.

Seeing her at this moment, Ryan guessed that maybe she remembered those unpleasant past events again, so he quickly changed the topic, "Charlie, I seemed to have heard you say last time that Peter sent you an audition invitation. At that time, you were not very interested, so why did he take on this role again?"

"This character is very good." Charlize Theron's black eyebrows trembled slightly, just like the master's mood now. "In fact, I had never read any literary works about "The Lord of the Rings" before receiving the invitation, and I knew nothing about Arwen Muxing."

"Later, I read the original script and Peter's script and realized that this was a smart and brave elf princess who was willing to give up eternal life for love..."

Listening to Charlize Theron's analysis of the role of Arwen, and seemed to have something else to say, Ryan turned his head calmly and looked at the other side of the studio. From the open gap at the door, he could see that it was covered with blue curtains.

This series will use a large number of CG synthetic shots. Apart from some outdoor locations, the actors have to perform in front of the blue screen most of the time.

"I'm sorry for the last call, Ryan."

Walking to a secluded grassland, Charlize Theron suddenly stopped and faced Ryan, "I was in a bad mood last time and I drank too much..."

"Telephone? Last time?" Ryan pretended to be confused and shook his head, "I've forgotten it a long time ago."

Charlize Theron did not let him go, staring at him and continued, "I know, some things were too much last time, you are willing to help me because we are friends, not to ask for anything in return."

Every friend around him developed unusually smoothly. Charlize Theron also saw the dirty and darkness of Hollywood in the first few years after becoming famous. She knew that Ryan didn't even need special care. As long as she took a little care, her friends could be treated fairly and justly, and getting the same opportunity during the audition would reduce many obstacles in their path.

She herself is the best example. After becoming Ryan's friend, Charlize Theron could clearly feel that there was almost no deliberate difficulties he encountered, his career quickly climbed to the top, and even won the first Golden Globe Award in his life and the Academy Award for Best Actress.

"Okay, Charlie." Ryan waved his hand indifferently, "It is appropriate for friends to help each other."

Seeing that the South African Diamond wanted to speak again, he continued, "I may not be sure that I need your help one day."

Want me help?

Charlize Theron's mouth pulled a smile, looking extremely beautiful, but who can understand the bitterness except her?

At the age of twenty-four, a beautiful and precious age group, she could turn off invitations from several movies and go to New Zealand to play a role that is pure and cannot be more pure. What is it for?

"It's getting late." Ryan yawned a big yawn, as if he was really tired. "It's time for me to go back and make the jet lag."

“Is your trailer ready?”

Charlize Theron followed Ryan and said considerately, "The mosquitoes here in New Zealand are very powerful. Although the temperature is not high now, they are still very rampant. The mosquito killing lamp must be on."

"Well, I'll notice." Ryan nodded.

The climate conditions in Queenstown are very good. They will not be too hot in summer. Although there are occasional snowflakes in winter, they will not be too cold. It can be said that when Peter Jackson chose the outdoor location, he took into account all aspects of the situation.

"Then... let's get here today."

Walking back to the crew's residential area, Charlize Theron showed his signature smile, "I won't disturb you to rest, Ryan, see you when filming."

Seeing the thin and tall man disappearing from sight, Charlize Theron's brow raised higher and higher, and she had been waiting passively for too long.

Arwen and Aragon, the Elf Princess and King Ilisa had many intimate scenes during the filming. There are countless people in this circle who came together because of filming emotional scenes.

In the luxury trailer on the other side, Ryan was lying in the bed but couldn't fall asleep. Nicole and Natalie's faces were circling in his mind, stirring him up and down to peace.

Finally, he simply took out his notebook and pounded the script of "Pirates of the Caribbean". After meeting Miss Kayla Knightley from London, he put the series on the agenda, but there is no need to worry about shooting. After all, Miss Elizabeth Swan is still some time away from growing up. (To be continued...)
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