Chapter 3 NO

Murphy Stanton," Murphy replied

Sitting in the chair, Murphy was still doing his utmost to seize this rare opportunity, "This is a profession where I can learn and develop. I work hard, have lofty goals, and those around me believe that I possess perseverance and a penchant for honesty."

Chris Miller took the scroll, opened it, and took a look. The artist's skill in painting is not particularly impressive, but the style is striking. This is a typical example of dark cyberpunk, where both the background and the characters emphasize one word—cool

Hearing the young applicant say this, he couldn't help but glance over there. This young man possessed a tall and strong physique, and even while sitting here, one could almost sense the hidden toughness within him. Especially on his sharply defined face, there were a few faint scars, and coupled with his short brown hair, he appeared to be someone who might not be a good person

It is difficult to succeed in Hollywood; if one does not even dare to set goals and lacks the most basic confidence, it would be better to quickly seek other employment.

Whether he is a good person or not, Bruce Berman does not care at all; Hollywood is not a place where good people can thrive.

Recalling the things done by his predecessor, Murphy felt a twinge of guilt, though this guilt was minimal. After all, he had invested a precious year of his life in it, and the guilt was far overshadowed by feelings of frustration and resentment

Warner Studios is located behind the Warner Building. Turning to look at the building, Murphy let out a sigh, believing that he would surely be welcomed by all production companies in the future

This young man is polite, confident, and understands the importance of appropriate humility, and Chris Miller is willing to give him a chance

Since he has appeared here, Murphy is filled with confidence, after all, he possesses the unequaled resources of this era

As a traditional producer, Bruce Berman has extremely stringent requirements for all pre-production work. Even when it comes to the recruitment of the crew, he will involve himself in the process whenever he has the time

In the previous two days, a considerable amount of work was accomplished. Murphy presented his meticulously prepared personal resume, sharing a few noteworthy experiences from his past with a touch of embellishment. "Mr. Miller, although I was previously a freelancer, I have self-studied film art design..."

Sitting on the electric cart with several others, Murphy realized that he was the youngest among them. It was to be expected; when he entered prison last year, he was only twenty years old, and now he was merely a true adult in the legal sense.

He only uttered this one word to Murphy

Chris Miller nodded slightly; if it were not for the other party's significantly poor qualifications, they could have easily progressed to the subsequent, more rigorous evaluations through this initial test

Murphy Stanton?" Bruce Berman repeated softly, a strange smile suddenly curling at the corners of his mouth. "I remember now, you are the reporter who broke into Summer Ray's home last year, injuring a British director, amidst all the media frenzy, right?

"As a freelance journalist, I mainly focus on capturing news related to social current events," he stated

I am Murphy Stanton, a resident of Los Angeles

The other two individuals were unaware that Murphy had been subtly observing Chris Miller's expressions. When the opportunity arose, he aptly remarked, "I personally believe that philosophical speculation is the core of this series, while the extremely cool visual style is its selling point"

Why did "The Matrix" achieve success? ... Bruce Berman is well aware that it has little to do with the philosophical reflections highly praised by film critics; the biggest factor is that this film is incredibly cool, to the point of being off the charts

This side

It is said that the director has experienced some issues with his brain due to an injury, and it is very likely that he will no longer be able to make films in the future

Sitting in the conference room, Murphy had no interest in conversing with others; he merely clutched his briefcase, his mind racing with the potential questions he might face in the interview and how he should demonstrate his advantages

The electric vehicle was parked in front of the office area of the film set. Nowadays, Hollywood film crews are experiencing significant outflow, making the vast film set appear somewhat empty and desolate. It is here that a few people can still be seen, including Murphy, who, like others, was guided by the staff to a large conference room to wait.

It seems to be a routine procedure. After this middle-aged man introduced himself, he politely gestured towards the back and said, "This is Mr. Bruce Berman, the producer of the crew"

A black Chevrolet sedan drove into Burbank. The most valuable asset left by Murphy was his familiarity with the Greater Los Angeles area. Murphy quickly found Warner Studios, parked the car, picked up the meticulously prepared document bag from the passenger seat, registered at the entrance of the film set, and took a shuttle into the studio lot

Hello, Mr. Miller," Murphy greeted politely. "Hello, Mr. Berman.

No

This is an indescribable feeling, a sense of helplessness in hating Summer Raistone, yet knowing that there is nothing one can do about it

Bruce Berman's gaze has been fixed on Murphy, not only because Murphy's words align closely with the production philosophy of the upcoming two films, but also because he feels that Murphy looks somewhat familiar, as if he had seen him in some media a long time ago

The two individuals merely nodded, and Chris Miller said, "Let us begin now; please start with a brief introduction of yourself."

I am Chris Miller, the production manager responsible for art and props in the crew

This is a super project with a total investment exceeding 300 million US dollars

Seeing the expression on the other person's face, Murphy's heart sank, and he discerned, "I apologize, sir, but I believe it is necessary to correct one point: that was an accidental injury"

At this point, Murphy opened his file bag and placed a stack of drawings on the desk in front of him, "These are some sketches I created inspired by 'The Matrix'"

Bruce Berman seemed to recall something and then looked over here, asking, "What did you say your name was just now?"

Bruce Berman from Village Roadshow Pictures has become one of the producers of this project. Due to the enormous investment in the project, even a seasoned producer like him is under significant pressure. Since the establishment of the crew, he has occasionally been seen losing his temper at Warner Bros. Studios.

Projects like the sequels to "The Matrix" will inevitably assemble a large crew, requiring countless behind-the-scenes roles. In addition to recommendations from major industry associations and talent agencies in Hollywood, there will also be public recruitment.

There are not many people in the office, only two. One is a middle-aged man with short chestnut hair, who, judging by his voice, is the one who just spoke; the other is a stout man with graying hair, sitting behind the middle-aged man, whose small eyes appear quite spirited.

These words came from Murphy's mouth without even a blink of an eye, "I have been influenced by the self-esteem movement since childhood, and I was a favorite in school. I used to only focus on my own needs being met, but I know that the workplace culture today is no longer like that of the previous generation, which catered to loyalty to work..."

Although the goal seems distant and somewhat unrealistic, Murphy continuously hypnotizes himself in his heart— I am the most special one!

Before the morning interview work began, Bruce Berman gathered several leaders together for a brief address, stating, "You must ensure that every individual we hire is a top-notch expert with extensive experience in the industry"

Murphy gently shook hands, took a deep breath, this is the best opportunity available at the moment, he did not want to leave just like that, to give up like this

I believe I need this job

It is interesting that someone who dares to take action against a film director actually wants to join the film industry

Just as he was about to speak, the voice of Bruce Berman rang out from behind, "Young man, you were a freelancer before; what type of work did you do?"

Just think, having the experience of working on a super project like the two sequels of "The Matrix" will surely make the future path much smoother

He believes that as long as there are suitable opportunities, he will definitely be able to shine

Murphy could tell that the interviewer had a very good impression of him, but the person behind him could definitely change the interviewer's opinion. At this moment, there was not a trace of hesitation; those things could not be hidden from people.

After speaking, he inadvertently glanced behind the middle-aged man, where a portly man with graying hair clearly held a position superior to that of the middle-aged man

Bruce Berman is not a person who merely talks without taking action. After the regular meeting, he followed a production manager into an office, preparing to personally participate in the recruitment interview

As they were among the earliest arrivals, it was not long before a staff member came over to inform them. Murphy picked up his document bag and followed the staff member to the door of an office. He gently knocked on the door, and after hearing a voice from inside saying "Yes," he pushed the door open and entered.

One year ago, "The Matrix" caused a sensation worldwide, and the Wachowski brothers transformed from newcomers into highly sought-after directors in Hollywood. Warner Bros. and their partner, Village Roadshow Pictures, raised substantial funds to prioritize the sequel to this film

The middle-aged man pointed to the chair opposite him, and Murphy responded with a polite smile. After sitting down, he courteously said, "Thank you"

Prisons are also a complex environment, and a purely hardline approach will not yield good results. A year is sufficient for Murphy to understand when to say what. "My creed is that as long as I work hard, I will receive good rewards"

He is interviewing for the art position in the production team and has been preparing for several days. Thanks to his studies at the film academy, Murphy has also created several sketches filled with dark Gothic style, which he hopes will enhance his impression.

He looked at the interviewer and said very seriously, "A person like you, someone who is so successful in their career, definitely did not achieve this by chance; it must have been earned through hard work"

Although Summer Redstone has never directly responded to this matter, who in Hollywood does not know that he personally exerted pressure on the Los Angeles police? Even if this project has little to do with Viacom, Bruce Berman does not want to work with someone who dares to physically confront film directors, as that would become a laughingstock for the entire industry