Hollywood New Century

"Go up!" the show assistant reminded Simon Pike.

Simon nodded and walked to the studio from the backstage.

"Welcome to The Devil Wears Prada producer Simon Pike!" Ellen DeGeneres greeted.

"Thank you!" Simon hugged Ellen DeGeneres before greeting the three actresses.

"Simon, is this your first time on this kind of show?" Ellen DeGeneres asked with a smile.

"It seems so, I'm not a Hollywood star, it would be better for the show team to invite the stars," Simon said, looking at the three actresses.

"We had a lot of fun talking about filming just now," Ellen DeGeneres said, looking at Simon and asking, "Simon, is there something on my face?"

Because Ellen DeGeneres found Simon staring at her face and head.

"No, Alan, your image is a bit different from my image," Simon said with a serious face, which didn't match his image.

"Oh, what image should that be?"

Not only Ellen DeGeneres, but also Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt all pricked up their ears.

"Hair, it's a little longer, it shouldn't be chi-ear, it should be short like Natalie Portman is doing now," Simon met Natalie Portman at the Golden Globes after starring in "V" last year. "For Vendetta" shaved his head, and now his hair is not long.

"You want me to shave my head?" Ellen DeGeneres shouted exaggeratedly, causing the audience to laugh.

"Listen to me, that kind of release is definitely for you, and you're going to love it," Simon also said with a smile.

"Okay, Simon, the three actresses are all actors in your movie. Let's evaluate it!"

"Well, Ms. Streep, I decided when the script was first written. Needless to say, acting skills, I think I can be a director when I'm shooting Ms. Streep's play," Simon said with a meal. boast.

"As for Annie, she used to be a new generation of American sweethearts and was in a transition period. Her performance in this film also perfectly reflects the growth experience of the protagonist, and she has a great future in the future;"

"Finally, it's Emily, who was discovered during the audition. She is a very creative actor. She is very serious and has solid basic skills," Simon said with a smile again.

"Even Ms. Streep said that Emily's little assistant is full of drama, bringing a jealous and narrow-minded female assistant to life!"

"So, it seems that you are very satisfied with this movie, Simon!"

"Seriously, this movie has any conditions for success, and I can't think of any reason to fail," Simon curled his lips, seemingly casual.

"Tsk tsk, Simon, your self-confidence is really too strong!" Ellen DeGeneres also deliberately raised his forehead with a funny face.

"By the way, the three movies you made, Simon, are all about women. You are a little bit different. You have uncovered such an excellent new-generation actor as Ellen Page. In this regard, I believe that many actresses in Hollywood All will be grateful to you!"

"Well, fortunately, since Charlie's Angels, there have been several female-dominated films that have failed. Many producers and film companies have rarely developed female-dominated films, thinking that female protagonists can't bring in the box office." Simon sat on the sofa,

"However, I think that actresses can still lead, so I won't say much about "Juno". My next film "Little Miss Sunshine" will be released on 3.8, and I am also very confident that it will be a success; "

"The "Queen Wearing Prada" that will be released on 6.30, I am also confident. At that time, I believe that everyone should recognize that movies dominated by women will also have box office!"

Applause broke out, especially the three actresses sitting next to Simon. After all, the status of actresses is too different from that of male actors, and the remuneration and resources are too far behind!

Finally, the news of "Little Miss Sunshine" can be mentioned. Simon sighed in his heart. The reason why actresses are cheap is also the reason why actors' remuneration is much more expensive.

"Look how popular you are with young girls," Ellen DeGeneres smiled, pointing to the beauties in the audience below.

"By the way, Simon, I heard that you were also an actor before, so how did you become a producer?"

"Well, extras, screenwriting is my main major, and college is screenwriting and filmmaking!" Simon laughed.

Ellen DeGeneres smiled and said, "We have a video here, let's take a look first!"

Later, the picture from "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" appeared on the screen. Mrs. Smith, played by Angelina Jolie, was fighting a killer in the supermarket, and then another killer rushed over and was brought down by Angelina Jolie. Then one fell to the ground with an elbow attack, pulled out a knife and inserted it into the chest of the killer on the ground, and the picture paused.

"Everyone must be surprised why I put this movie clip," Ellen DeGeneres shouted, earning enough attention, "because this masked killer who fell to the ground with a knife in his chest is our Simon Parker. !"

"what!"

Facing the doubts of the three actresses and the audience sitting next door, Simon nodded and said, "It's really me. At that time, I applied for the "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" crew as a group performer, and then I was selected to play one of the masked killers. "

"The person who was killed by Angelina Jolie at that time was me, with a hood and no face!"

"It seems, Simon, you were not simple back then, what do you think?" Allen asked.

"The feeling is, if you think it's boring to be an extra, you can learn from me to be a film producer. Maybe the first movie will make $100 million at the North American box office!"

"Oh, very good, very inspiring story!" Ellen DeGeneres said in cooperation, and then laughed together.

After the recording of the program was completed, several people were also ready to leave.

In the parking lot, Meryl Streep smiled before getting in the car: "See you tonight!"

Simon Pike, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt all signaled that the "Queen Wears Prada" crew was of course invited to the yacht party hosted by Nicole Kidman tonight.

"Simon, Emily, are you going home or where?" Anne Hathaway asked with a smile.

"I'm going home, I live in Santa Monica, Anne, are you going to take me home?" Emily Blunt has become good friends with Anne Hathaway.

"I'm going home too, I live in Century City, and I drove here by myself," Simon didn't bring an assistant. It's not too far from the company, so it's okay to go back to Century City, anyway, drive.

Just as she was talking, Anne Hathaway's assistant drove the car over, Emily Blunt smiled and waved, asking Anne to send herself home as a joke.

"Goodbye, Simon, Emily!"

After Anne Hathaway left, Simon asked Emily Blunt, "Is your assistant here yet?"

"No, I came here by myself today, the assistant asked for leave today, and sent me away!" Emily explained.

"Oh, then I'll take you home, I'm alone, Santa Monica is not very far from Century City!"

At just 23 years old, a year younger than Simon, Emily Blunt is an unmistakable newcomer.

"By the way, Emily, have you participated in many stage performances in the UK?" Simon asked in the car.

"Yes, there are two stage plays, British plays, BBC's, and then there is a TV movie, and then it was selected by the "The Devil Wears Prada" crew, but I really want to thank Mr. Pike for giving me this opportunity, this is Hollywood. The difficulty of the side is too great," Emily Blunt made no secret of the importance of the opportunity.

"Just call me Simon. We are of the same age. Your performance is very malleable. This movie should let Hollywood know you, and there will definitely be more opportunities in the future," Simon also encouraged.

"Well, thank you, in fact, I suffered from stuttering when I was a child. Fortunately, I met a mentor. When I was 12 years old, I began to study drama to overcome this problem. After that, I found that I fell in love with acting, which is a good step. It's been until now," Emily Blunt is also pleased that she can come to Hollywood and play with Meryl Streep, which is absolutely excellent.

"Hey, it seems that your story is an inspirational story!" Simon smiled, with strength and luck, and success in the end is an inspirational life. As for failure, I'm sorry, no one will remember those who failed. .

Santa Monica is on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, and the scenery is still good. Emily Blunt's little house is not big and looks petite.

"You can go to the yacht to relax in the evening. Nicole is not short of money now, so it's time for the crew to celebrate in advance," Simon said with a smile. He dared to say things like celebrating in advance, really...

"Well, I see, Simon, do you want to sit at my house, or go to the neighborhood and I'll treat you to a meal," Emily Blunt issued an invitation after getting out of the car. It was noon, and it was time to eat.

"Well, let's eat, let's go, let's find a restaurant nearby to eat," Simon felt a little hungry now.

"By the way, I heard that Simon is still living in a rented house in Century City, is it true?" Emily Blunt was a little unbelievable when she heard it before, after all, this person is now a multi-millionaire.

"Yes, I used to rent. I have less time in the past year or two. I have no time to deal with other things. I will change places in the future. My place is still a little small." Simon doesn't care about these now. The sub-prime mortgage crisis in the United States, How many years are rare to meet, and if you can't catch it, how many years will you waste to get rich?

"Just this one. It's Italian. The dishes in it taste very good, Simon, can you?"

"Okay, let's go in!"