Rehearsal over, thank you very much!
Back to ones, please.
Rehearsal over, back to ones!
Not bad.
The extras aren't moving.
One was like a zombie.
They can't see my signal.
There's a big gap behind her.
I know, we've got a big hole here.
I've been waiting for 4 hours! Because of your damn rehearsal!
- Robert... I'm so sorry. - No doubt.
Especially after making you wait on that night scene...
- Please, don't mention it! - In the rain...
- Don't mention it. - We'll work quickly.
- Let's go. - I'll fill in the extras.
Your attention, please.
Excuse me. Attention, please.
A little background, then we'll get moving.
This is a birthday party for baron de mortesaigue's niece.
Played by the actor on my left, Robert Danjou.
Thank you, thank you.
He plays the baron.
Who is actually the grand vampire in disguise.
And this young woman is Mira Harberg's stand-in.
Her character is posing as the baron's niece,
but in truth she is his associate, Irma Vep.
Mira's preparing, she'll join us shortly.
Take your positions.
We'll begin as soon as she arrives.
- Okay? - You're all splendid!
- Need a handheld fan? - Handheld fan? No.
Welcome, Gautier!
Everything going smoothly?
So far, so good.
I'm excited to see the party scene.
It's the highlight of the season, right?
The whole main cast is in it.
- Is Mira happy? - We're doing our best.
We're trying to close a deal
for her to be the face of our new perfume line,
Dreamscape.
I'm talking real business, not cinema.
Is that clear?
Monsieur de la Parcheminerie...
Gautier...
There.
Have a seat.
Do you want a snack?
Can we talk for a sec?
I saw the demo for the choreography.
It's great. It's very good.
Is it the final version?
The dancers and I are still finetuning it.
Show me, when you're ready.
Sure.
I saw the demo you filmed at the rehearsal.
Great stuff.
But the camera needs to come down to here.
That's dangerous.
I want you to graze their heads.
We are. Any lower is dangerous.
But it makes the shot thrilling.
Then rethink the shot.
Sorry. Gautier de la Parcheminerie is here.
Hello, delighted.
- Sorry to interrupt. - Not at all.
- How's it going? - We're just prepping the extras.
- Are you happy? - Yes, very.
Thank you for making all this possible.
You're welcome. Let's take a seat.
You know, if you ever need anything at all, just call.
- You have my number. - Thanks.
Please use it. You'll never bother me.
My team admires your work.
They've been very helpful.
Despite your recent film
not getting the recognition it deserved.
Yes, but...
excuse me,
but I did get some great reviews.
Sure, a few.
I didn't see those myself,
but comforting to know they exist.
Yes, it is.
This series will introduce your work
to a much broader audience.
Fingers crossed.
Thanks to Mira!
Will you see me out?
I'm so disappointed we lost Wanda Wang.
She's amazing in Tsui Hark's films.
Such a big star in China.
I hear you want Cynthia Keng now?
She has cross-generational appeal.
She'd better. You promised to cast a Chinese star.
Asia is a huge market for us.
Our people in China are vetting her now.
Anyway, it's essential that Mira stay happy.
We're doing our best.
And she's very dedicated.
I need her to sign the contract for our Dreamscape line.
It would be detrimental if she had any reason
to be unhappy with the show.
Don't forget, I personally greenlit this project
to motivate Mira on this perfume deal.
I need Mira to make this big perfume deal.
You told me you loved the pitch for creative reasons.
It's a fascinating project.
But I'm told it's our viewers won't find it bingeworthy.
It's more of a niche project.
But it is a prestige project.
You never know, it might be a big hit.
With audiences!
Dreamscape is our priority.
Dreamscape, with Mira Harberg.
Are you two friends?
We like each other, we respect each other.
We don't hang out, if that's what you mean.
You need to go down like this.
We've been waiting on that for hours!
We're running really late and still waiting.
Mysterious Films
I can't get my messages, there's no signal.
I put two sim cards in your phone. Let's see.
Thank you.
Good evening. Room service!
Good evening.
Cut! Cut!
The bicycle stuff was great.
But Jérémie,
the camera moved when you got off the jeep,
that's an easy fix in post.
That's the easy way out!
Okay, I'll try harder.
And your end position was better on the last take.
- That take was out of focus. - It was?
- Let's go again. - Sorry, I won't.
Why not?
This is the 12th take, it's hot and I'm exhausted.
- Can we talk? - Yeah, sure.
I need more reaction, on the horse.
You didn't like that take?
Something sounded off.
Something I can improve?
I don't know. I'm not sure how to explain it.
Maybe you can explain something else.
Why is Mazamette the one to spot the rider?
I'm the lead investigator, aren't I?
It's in the script.
It diminishes my character.
Not true!
In the end, your character defeats the vampires!
But your distaste for him is palpable.
What do you mean?
In the next scene,
he finds the treasure everyone's been after.
- Wait! One more question. - Sure.
I hear Cynthia Keng just flew in.
That's right. What about it?
She has a personal assistant.
- She does. - And so does Mira.
- Of course, Regina. - Why don't I?
It wasn't in your contract.
Why do they have better contracts?
I suppose they have better agents!
I'm just messing with you.
You're French. You live in Paris. You go home at night.
You don't need one.
And why not?
Why would you?
To be equal. No assistant signals you're a loser.
The crew and actors see you as a loser.
That's why. Do you see me as a loser?
Uh, no... no...
Cut!