Simon listened to Peter Butler with a smile and said, "Peter, this should be enough for you to write a press release about me, right?"

Peter Butler naturally heard Simon's subtext, nodded, and then said: "Of course, but these only increase my curiosity about you."

"Um?"

"First of all, your surname," Peter Butler started to get down to business, saying, "Simon, was my judgment in the original article correct? This is an original word?"

Simon admitted: "That's right."

"I checked a lot of information and even called some professors at my alma mater, but they didn't give an answer," Peter Butler said: "So, does the word 'Westeros' have any special meaning?"

?”

Simon shook his head honestly and said, "Sorry, I can't say."

Peter Butler didn't expect that what should have been the simplest question was rejected by Simon, and he subconsciously asked: "Why?"

"There's no reason, I just can't say it," Simon said, "Besides, I don't want to make up a perfunctory reason for you."

Peter Butler was stunned for a moment, then nodded: "Okay, then, second question, Simon, where are you from? This also makes me very confused. I called your agent, but he was unwilling.

Disclosure. I have not been able to find this information from other channels."

Simon didn't mean to hide anything this time, but he asked first: "Peter, I need to confirm again that the article about me and "Run Lola Run" will definitely be released after next year's Sundance Film Festival.

,Is it right?"

Peter Butler nodded and said, "Of course."

Simon began to tell the truth: "Well, the thing is very simple. I am from San Francisco. I am an orphan and grew up in a child welfare institution in San Jose. Last year I entered Stanford to study computer science. Two months later, I was sent

I was treated in a mental hospital for nine months. After I was discharged, I came to Los Angeles. You know what happened next."

Although he rushed to Watsonville to retrieve his medical records, Simon was not so secretive about his past.

After all, if you remain unknown, it doesn't matter if these things are known to others.

On the other hand, if you become a public figure in the future, rather than being caught off guard by some media digging up his past, you might as well confess to a media reporter you know, which can make the whole thing a little more controllable.

sex.

When Peter Butler heard what Simon said, he was in a daze again.

Although Simon's narrative is very concise, there is no doubt that the amount of information is quite large.

After being stunned for a moment, Peter Butler quickly grasped a small key: "Simon, if I understand correctly, you should be 19 years old this year?"

"To be precise, 18 years old."

At the age of 18, he received a screenwriting contract of up to US$200,000 from Fox Films!

Peter Butler felt that his brain cells were completely exhausted today, so he reluctantly turned around and then asked: "So, does Fox know your age?"

Simon shook his head: "I don't know."

Americans do not have ID cards. This is not because of differences in the national system or state laws and the lack of unified identity. The main reason is to protect privacy. When Roosevelt implemented the social security number system, he assured Congress that social security numbers would not be involved at all.

In the case of personal privacy, it was barely passed.

Simon signed a contract with Fox. Although he provided his social security number, credit card and other information, it was also to ensure that he received the contract remuneration. As for his private information, he is not an actor and does not need to inform the other party.

In fact, even actors often hide their age in Hollywood.

Peter Butler calmed down again.

18 years old.

When I was 18 years old, I had just entered college.

The guy in front of me is 18 years old, but he has already started directing his first movie.

Peter Butler carefully observed the whole afternoon yesterday. The filming of "Run Lola Run" showed no interest in playing, and Simon's deployment and control of the entire crew did not look like an 18-year-old boy at all.

correct.

He also serves as a photographer himself.

This is not a job that an 18-year-old should be able to undertake, but the entire crew had no objections to it, which shows that he has already been recognized in this regard.

Oh, God.

What kind of guy did you meet?

The waiter brought the lunch at this time, and Peter Butler simply paused for a moment.

After the waiter left and the two of them took a few bites of food, Peter Butler spoke again, but did not continue the topic about Simon's past. If necessary, he would prefer to verify this in person.

"Simon, let's talk about the movie. Regarding "The Butterfly Effect", it is indeed a very interesting name. I have also made some guesses about the plot. How accurate is it?"

"One point," Simon said with a smile: "This is indeed a script that is very suitable for director De Palma. In addition, your other guesses in that article are completely incorrect. Moreover, I can't reveal anything more to you.

Many, this is stipulated in the confidentiality clause in the contract."

Peter Butler expressed his understanding and added: "So, what about "Lola Run"?"

Simon thought for a while and said: "'Run Lola Run' is an unconventional anti-genre movie, an exploration of countless possibilities in life. In addition, I made this movie to pay attention to the 'Butterfly Effect'"

This term is annotated. From the beginning, many people have been telling me that the term "Butterfly Effect" is too uncommon, and Fox has also thought about changing the name of the movie. However, if the audience has watched "Lola Quick" in the future,

"Run", they will definitely fully understand the meaning of the 'Butterfly Effect'."

Peter Butler said: "It sounds like this is an art film."

"It depends on your definition of artistic films," Simon said: "If you think that apart from commercial films, all other films are artistic films, then it is indeed. However, "Run Lola Run" will be a

A very interesting movie.”

Peter Butler probed: "Can you reveal a little more details?"

Simon smiled and said: "You should have taken a photo of the heroine yesterday, right? I think that is enough. As for the content, if you are interested, I can leave a movie ticket for you at Sundance.

"

When Peter Butler heard that Simon refused to disclose the details of the film, he stopped asking. Keeping the plot secret before the film is released is what every filmmaker would do. He didn't have high expectations, but just nodded and said: "That's it.

Already."

The two then chatted about some things, had lunch, sent Peter Butler off, and Simon returned to Fox Studios to continue editing.

Thanks to adequate and detailed advance planning, the subsequent two weeks of filming went smoothly.

This continues until November 14th.

Friday.

It was four o'clock in the afternoon outside Roger Griffin's Supermarket on 25th Street in Santa Monica.

After completing the third shooting of the last scene, while everyone on the crew was waiting with bated breath, Simon turned off the camera and made an OK gesture to everyone.

A month and a half of busy work is finally over.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, and along with low cheers, soon, applause began to burst from the surroundings.

Simon handed the camera to the director's assistant beside him and hugged everyone one by one to express his gratitude.

Janet took out a camera from somewhere and motioned for everyone to gather at the entrance of the supermarket. She handed the camera to Roger Griffin, the fat supermarket owner, and also came over, squeezing beside Simon.

Roger Griffin looked for an angle with a smile and pressed the shutter button neatly.

The street was still closed at this time, and the crew couldn't be busy for too long. After taking the group photo, they quickly started to clean up the scene.

After more than half an hour, the street was reopened to traffic.

We also prepared a closing party in the evening, which was arranged at Simon's house. Everyone would go back and simply tidy up before arriving at his house.

Simon stayed until the end as usual, and after most people left, he walked into the supermarket, which had quickly resumed business, and handed a check to Roger Griffin, who was standing behind the cashier as a guest cashier.

Roger didn't do any ink and neatly put away the check. Looking at Simon, the middle-aged fat man was still a little bit embarrassed and said: "It's unbelievable. A few months ago, when I heard that you were going to make a movie, I thought you were just being crazy.

.”

"People have to be a little whimsical sometimes," Simon smiled and said, "There is a party at my house tonight. Roger, are you coming?"

"I don't have time," Roger shook his head melancholy, looking like he was busy with everything, and said, "I still have to look at the store."

The two stood at the cashier and chatted for a while. Simon was about to leave when he unexpectedly saw Courteney Cox walking from the store. The girl was still holding a bunch of things with her bare hands as usual.

Seeing Simon, Courteney's eyes flashed, but she nodded to him with a smile, went directly to the cashier here, and said hello: "Hi, Simon."

Simon responded with a smile: "You still don't like using a stroller?"

"It seems troublesome," Courteney heard Simon mention this, her tone became a little more lively, and said, "I saw you were filming a movie here, how is the progress?"

Simon said: "The mirror has just been closed."

Courteney took out the banknotes from her wallet, handed them to Roger, who glanced between the two of them, and said with a smile: "Oh, congratulations."

"What about you," Simon asked, "I heard you're in, um, a Cannon Pictures movie?"

"'He-Man,'" Courteney said, putting everything into a convenient bag, holding it in her arms and saying, "It should be pretty good, but it won't be released until next summer."

Seeing that Courteney was leaving, Simon greeted Roger and walked out of the supermarket with the girl.

Saying goodbye to Courteney on the street, Simon walked towards the parking lot not far away. Janet and Catherine were already preparing for the evening party at his house. Simon also had to rush to the rental company in person to confirm that all the props had been returned to the warehouse.
Chapter completed!