Matthew was not surprised that the Oscar Organizing Committee sent an invitation to the award presentation guest. No matter what, Warner Bros. is one of the six major Hollywood companies. It is not difficult to promote the male lead of its first-line production to the Oscars, and his fame and appeal are also here.

However, the awards to be awarded at that time are somewhat unexpected.

"Best Picture Awards Guest." Matthew sat in Helen Herman's office, closed the invitation letter from the Oscars organizing committee, and said to Helen Herman, "I suspect they wrote it wrong."

Helen Hermann looked up from behind the computer screen, "With your current status, you will have no problem being a guest of the Best Picture Awards."

Matthew was just a little strange, "Didn't the old man in the academy always dislike me, thinking that I have no ambition and willing to be mediocre and degenerate?"

"They don't like Tom Cruise either," Helen Herman said slowly. "In the past few sessions, he was still invited to be the awards guest for Best Picture."

She temporarily put down the work at hand, "not to mention the operation behind Warner Bros., the academy is not as stubborn as you think. They may not like someone but will not be able to get along with the money."

Hearing this, Matthew nodded slightly, "In the business community, business interests are the truth."

Helen Herman continued, "The choice of Oscars is becoming more and more niche, and the ratings have dropped significantly in the past two years. The college invites you to be the awards guest for Best Picture. The main reason is that you are very popular and can bring attention and ratings to the Oscars."

She had a little disdain in her voice, "They claim to be aloof and look down on pure business stars, but they always bow their heads in the face of commercial interests."

Matthew couldn't help laughing, "Helen, your words hit the nail on the head."

Helen Hermann helped out his glasses, "To put it bluntly, this kind of thing is mutual support. There is no one more noble than anyone else." She paused and said, "Of course, there may be other factors."

"Is it related to my conflict with Spike Lee?" Matthew had some guesses in his mind.

"Maybe there are, I didn't get an Oscar nomination for "The Insider" directed by Spike Lee and "When Happiness Comes Knocks" starring Will Smith, and I can see one or two of them." Helen Herman said while thinking, "There are many leftists in Hollywood, some are real leftists, and some are like me..."

She didn't hide it at all, "There should be a lot of people like me who are disguised as the leftists who follow the social situation and trends. These people probably have long disliked Spike-Lee, the democratic freedom fighter. If you get him done, they should be very happy."

Matthew nodded first, then said, "Helen, I am a real leftist! I like working with Latinos and Chinese."

Hearing these words, Helen Herman remembered the planned "Fast and Furious" series and said, "I have contacted the Israeli actress recommended by Aziva Gossman. She has worked as a model and a soldier, is familiar with firearms and soldiers fighting, and has good appearance conditions. She is a suitable candidate."

"Did you sign an agency contract with her?" Matthew asked.

"It's still talked about." Helen Hermann said directly, "It should be no problem."

Matthew nodded slightly. In addition to the main characters in the previous trilogy, the actors of other roles will basically use the actors of Angel Agency. Angel Agency will provide most of the employees to the crew, which is also an incomplete package service.

In the case of mutual assistance and mutual benefit, as long as it is not too difficult, Matthew will help Helen Herman appropriately.

"By the way, Matthew," Helen Hermann asked, "Does Latino actors not consider Michelle Rodriguez?"

Matthew shook his head directly, "Since Dominic Toreto is done, his girlfriend doesn't have to think about it anymore, just change people."

To be honest, he had never considered any other roles except Paul Walker and Jordanna Brewster. The character played by the actor named Tyres Gibson in the second part was decided to continue using it at the suggestion of Paul Walker.

Anyway, there must be a black character. Let Tyreth Gibson make jokes. If one of the old characters in the past can also inspire the feelings of existing movie fans.

As for Chinese actors...

Matthew asked Helen Herman directly, "Have you found the right person for the Chinese actor I have told you to pay attention to?"

Helen Herman shook his head, "No." She briefly explained, "The number of famous Chinese male stars in the circle is limited, so it is definitely not suitable for Jack Chen, Jet Lee and others. Their pay is too high, and the newcomer's words..."

She shook her head again, "I specially asked the company to collect relevant information, but I haven't found a suitable candidate for the time being."

"This is indeed a problem." Matthew also knew very well that it was not easy to find a suitable Chinese actor in a place like Hollywood.

Helen Herman suddenly suggested, "Why not change the role settings? Change the Chinese character to a woman? Ivey Niwo's girlfriend should not be expensive, and it is said that she is very appealing in the East."

Matthew immediately rejected, "This is not a good idea. Female characters can only be embellishments. I want a tough guy male character."

This is also a consideration for entering the market across the Balcony Ocean in the future. For typical popcorn commercial movies like this, the meanings represented by male characters and female characters are absolutely different. The latter is more of a vase for embellishment, and the former can bring greater influence.

If you want to impress the audience over there, instead of being rejected, and being considered to be insincere enough to fool people, it is more appropriate to have a male Chinese character.

"I understand." Helen Hermann nodded slightly, "I will keep looking for it."

Matthew thought about it and said, "If it really doesn't work, please go to the other side of the Pacific Ocean and invite a suitable actor from there."

Helen Herman agreed, "Yes, I can't find the target after a while. I'll go there myself. Angel Brokerage has business dealings with the two companies there."

With Helen Hermann here, Matthew was more at ease. It was not difficult to find a suitable male actor there. Moreover, traffic stars such as young and handsome guys should not have appeared on a large scale, so there is no need to worry about getting a "girl" back.

He looked at the time, stood up and said goodbye and left, "Is there nothing else? I asked Anna to go see her dress, it's time to leave."

Helen Herman knew who Matthew was talking about and did not express his opinion. He also said, "There is one more thing. Yesterday, "The Three Hundred Warriors of Sparta" was removed from the last 120 theaters and ended the screening in North America."

Matthew asked immediately, "What is the final box office?"

For movie stars of this era, box office is the bottom line.

"$35.66 million." Helen Hermann said directly, "after Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Soul Cave, it is the second highest-grossing film in North America in 26 years."

Matthew smiled happily without hiding his mood, "The films I participated in are among the top two in the annual box office rankings." He looked at Helen Herman, "Don't lower the bargaining chips in negotiations with Warner Bros."

Helen Hermann said lightly, "$350,000, this is the bottom line! Otherwise, the method of guaranteeing negative film compensation of $20,000 in the early stage plus sharing of later stages."

"I'm going to go to the appointment, goodbye."

After saying that, Matthew left the Angel Agency and drove to the north of Burbank. From his previous residence, he picked up Alexandra Dadario and rushed to Armani's store on Rodeo Avenue to select suitable evening gowns for Alexandra Dadario to attend the Oscars.

Before going to New York, he greeted Armani. Armani has prepared a lot of fashion and accessories for the latest season, many of which are available for Alexandra Dadario to choose from, and Armani will only charge rent symbolically.

Matthew was waiting in the VIP room at Armani’s store, waiting for Alexandra Dadario to come out of the locker room, and Donadoni, the person in charge of Armani, was always by his side.

"Miss Dadario has an outstanding figure and can perfectly support the twill evening dress." Donadoni's words are flattering, "This is Armani's latest dress. Not only has it not been launched, it has not appeared at any fashion conference for the time being."

"You're bothering." Matthew said with a smile to Donadoni.

Donadoni also smiled and said, "You are so polite, Matthew. And, the accessories are also unique designs..."

The door of the locker room opened at this time, and the dresser walked out first, and Alexandra Dadario came out.

She was wearing a short black and white dress with the hem of the skirt just landing on her knees. The asymmetrical design on both sides looked very unique. The upper neckline was a more traditional deep V, focusing on Alexandra Dadario's most proud capital.

In addition, earrings, rings and necklaces are a complete set of designs, made of platinum and sapphire. Against the backdrop of sapphire, her ice-blue eyes are even more breathtaking.

Alexandra Dadario came to Matthew and asked, "How is it?"

Matthew nodded, "Perfect! Beautiful clothes, and more beautiful people!"

Alexandra Dadario smiled and went to the front of the dressing mirror again.

Matthew could tell that she was very satisfied with the dress and jewelry and said to Donadoni, "That's all."

As if he heard Matthew's words, Alexandra Dadario turned his head and said, "My card is in the handbag, can I swipe the rent card?"

Matthew could probably guess Alexandra Dadario’s thoughts, and he didn’t force it. He nodded to Donadoni. Donadoni immediately said, “Of course.”

Ordering the rental dresses, shoes and jewelry, Alexandra Dadario asked Matthew to send her to a women's club to do beauty with Amanda.

Unlike a carefree person like Matthew, women prepare more for the red carpet.
Chapter completed!