Chapter 10 is surprisingly about a thief

She should not be lacking in money, right? Why does she need to steal books? Is stealing books not considered theft?

The young people brought them to a makeup trailer, where they handed them over to an effeminate male makeup artist

Time passes quickly, and a few extra actors arrived under the guidance of an agent. They formed a small group, glanced at Matthew, and showed no intention of greeting him

After sitting here for nearly half an hour, the casting director Rubin finally came out of the office, called the young man from last time, and instructed the extra to follow him outside to the studio.

Although he was merely a background character, the production team had quite strict requirements. After Matthew and several other extras completed their styling, an assistant director came over specifically to inspect them. Only after confirming that there were no issues did he lead them into the studio

Matthew nodded eagerly, "Yes! Yes!"

Subsequently, two individuals emerged from that room, and unlike Angelina Jolie, they walked towards Matthew.

Even if he is not particularly familiar with Hollywood, he knows that the film industry here is producer-centric

Isn't this the female thief who stole books from the bookstore? This is precisely the reason that surprised Matthew, that Winona Ryder, Johnny Depp's ex-girlfriend, the producer and leading actress of this film, is actually a thief

Perhaps it is quite advantageous to maneuver within the production team. Dennis Kurlt was in a good mood and, seeing Matthew looking at him in confusion while leaning against the makeup trailer, he quietly explained, "There is a distinction in treatment within the crew. You temporary actors who are not part of the union use the lowest quality cosmetics. Those products can harm the skin, and the longer they remain on the face, the greater the damage."

Matthew looked at Angelina Jolie's back, showing no intention of approaching her at all. In this film crew, both Angelina Jolie and Winona Ryder were legendary figures. As a minor character, he would only be seeking trouble by trying to get close to them

Angelina Jolie seems very angry, showing no regard for Winona Ryder's feelings, "Do you think I don't know what you're thinking? You asked to cancel yesterday's scene because I overshadowed you as the leading actress! You want to cut my scenes because I have performed better than you since the beginning of the shoot!"

Say whatever you like

Don't! Absolutely don't!" Dennis Kurt quickly warned, "You just stand there honestly as a backdrop, and don't do anything else.

Hmm! Matthew nodded again

"Let them go first." Dennis Kurlt stopped Matthew, who was trying to rush into the makeup trailer.

Matthew immediately understood, "Isn't it true that the more famous the actor, the later they do their makeup?"

Despite knowing that this should be for Angelina Jolie's sake, Matthew still said, "Thank you, I will definitely perform well!"

He simply cannot understand why a beautiful woman like Winona Ryder, who is wealthy, has status, and holds a prominent position, would resort to stealing a few worthless books

This sound is getting louder, "What you are doing is merely to worry that I will steal the spotlight from you as the leading lady"

The only thing that brings him solace in this possession is this strong and handsome face

Unlike the furious Angelina Jolie, Winona Ryder's voice remained cold as she stated, "This is within the scope of my producer's authority, you... hm... are merely a supporting actress, with no right to interfere"

Hearing the words of the female assistant, Winona Ryder couldn't help but turn back and glance at Matthew again

Then, Matthew saw Angelina Jolie entering the film set accompanied by her assistant. She greeted the director with familiarity, chatted for a few moments, and sat down on a relatively prominent sofa.

Hmm! Matthew quickly nodded

Clang!

Dennis Kurlt shook his head, "Actors whose faces may be captured by the front camera must be made up"

She walked towards the single sofa in front of Matthew, her beautiful eyes naturally falling on him, and immediately frowned

After waiting for a while, Winona Ryder, with her short hair, appeared

Dennis Kurl nodded slightly and said, "That's about right!" He then added, "Many top-tier celebrities will make the production team wait for them."

Julie! That cold voice also raised its tone

Angelina Jolie saw Matthew, turned her head to take a glance, and Matthew smiled slightly at her. It was as if she did not recognize him, and she turned her head back again

This person... The female assistant seems to know Matthew, "I saw the information at Rubin's, and I heard Rubin say that it was introduced by Vanessa, through the connection of Angelina Jolie"

Matthew recalled that Dennis Kurlt had mentioned that Winona Ryder was not only the lead actress in "Girl, Interrupted" but also credited as a producer

The two women drew closer and closer, and Matthew looked at Winona Ryder with evident surprise in his eyes. Due to his connection with Captain Jack Depp, he knew there was such a woman, but he could not recall what she looked like.

One of the girls, who seemed to be an assistant and was wearing glasses, asked, "Do you want to ... ... "

To familiarize themselves with the venue, the young man specifically led a group of people to walk around the periphery of the shooting area. Matthew, filled with curiosity, looked around. The studio was arranged to resemble a hospital, with long corridors and clearly visible individual rooms. Each room had an opening, seemingly reserved for camera positions.

The room suddenly fell silent, clearly this statement had left Angelina Jolie at a loss for words. After a considerable pause, Angelina Jolie's voice finally broke the silence again

Suddenly, Angelina Jolie's voice rose once again, "Don't think I can't see that you are a worthless person! True worthless individuals love to play innocent! To act pure! Just like you!"

The makeup trailer is quite small, unable to accommodate more than a few people. A middle-aged man was the first to enter, while the others stood outside waiting

The two female protagonists in the film had a conflict? Matthew curiously perked up his ears

The assistant director led them to the central area of the studio, which was set up to resemble a living room. On the smooth floor, there were facilities such as a coffee table, a long sofa, an armchair, and a television. Two cameras were positioned on the same side of the living room, which had no walls, and the magnesium lights frequently turned on and off, seemingly undergoing adjustments

The assistant director went to do other work, while Matthew stood here, patiently beginning to wait. After a few minutes, actresses came out one after another, taking their respective positions as per the director's request

Rubin entered the office, and Dennis Kurt stayed behind to sit next to Matthew. He glanced at a few others and said, "I did my best to secure this for you. Your role is that of a male nurse standing behind the lead actress Winona Ryder. Although there are no lines, you will have some close-up shots."

Although he did not quite understand, Matthew still stopped and gave the opportunity to get made up first to several other extras

Matthew was certain that he had seen her, having just encountered her a few days ago, and he would absolutely not mistake her

A layer of foundation paste on his face made Matthew feel uncomfortable, yet he did not dare to touch it, as it would create a mess with the makeup

He has not seen this film, nor has he read the script; he only knows that it seems to be a story about a patient with a mental illness, but he is not very clear on the specifics

Just as Matthew was thinking this, Winona Ryder and her assistant walked past him. Perhaps it was because he had been staring at them, or maybe it was because he was not bad-looking, but Winona Ryder turned her head and curiously glanced at him.

The assistant director reminded, "Once filming begins, do not smile and do not make any strange movements"

In matters like this, it is wise to heed the advice of the agent

Winona Ryder did not see Matthew at that time, and soon turned back, gradually walking away with her female assistant

Hurry up! the young man urged, Don't waste time!

The roles of these extras are quite simple, so simple that they are hardly worth mentioning, yet the preparation work is anything but simple. After putting on makeup and changing into costumes, Matthew donned a white coat belonging to a caregiver. The production team had prepared many white coats of various sizes, and he speculated that this was also the reason they were not allowed to come in early to try on the costumes.

According to Matthew's perspective, this is a film with an investment of several tens of millions of dollars, and no aspect will be taken lightly

For the agents of these temporary actors, casting directors undoubtedly hold the power of life and death

"For the movie?" Angelina Jolie's angry voice came through again, "Winona Ryder, you really know how to embellish yourself!"

"Can I, as a temporary actor, not wear makeup?" Matthew touched his face

Matthew was like a puppet in the hands of the assistant director, moving exactly as instructed, taking another step to the left

Matthew remained quietly waiting here for a long time. Eventually, the agent Dennis Kurt accompanied the casting director named Rubin into the hallway. Dennis Kurt wore a flattering expression, and Rubin seemed to appreciate it, sporting a radiant smile on his face

Behind the camera, someone made a gesture, and the assistant director said, "Good! Just stand here and don't move."

He has more or less figured it out; this tall and handsome young man can basically be classified as an outsider. If he had not served as a very good stepping stone, he might still have some utility in the future, but he is too lazy to deal with such people

Matthew was sitting on the bench, lost in thought and feeling quite bored

Winona Ryder is wearing a white shirt and light blue jeans, with short black hair that reaches her ears. Her features are exquisite and flawless. From this angle, she appears slender, pure, and beautiful

As soon as they arrived, a middle-aged man with a goatee approached them. Matthew speculated that he was the director, as he personally gave a few instructions to the assistant director, who then began to arrange the positions of several individuals one by one

As she was speaking, she noticed Matthew sitting on the bench in the corridor, staring intently at Winona Ryder, and immediately fell silent

However, this time there was not as much anger, "Don't think that just because you facilitated this project, you can meddle in everything!"

"You, come here." The assistant director called Matthew, who hurried over to stand behind a single sofa directly facing the camera. The assistant director glanced at the camera and then said, "A little to the left."

After this sentence, a loud sound of the door slamming echoed as Angelina Jolie stormed out, walking away coldly

None of these extras will play significant roles; they are merely background figures. The makeup artist cannot focus on them, only applying a basic foundation. However, in just over twenty minutes, everyone, including Matthew, was ready.