Nicole Kidman and another stylist, who seemed a bit effeminate, stood in the office.
Simon saw Amy off and then returned to the office to examine the woman in front of him.
Similar to Uma Thurman in the original, Nicole Kidman was also wearing a long-hemmed shirt and black casual pants, but their hairstyles were distinctly different.
Uma Thurman's hairstyle in the film was a blunt bob with bangs, while Nicole Kidman at this moment had black, shoulder-length choppy hair and long bangs that covered her eyebrows—a result of Simon's repeated adjustments.
Nicole Kidman was only 20 years old at the time, and black hair made her appear more mature than blonde hair.
Moreover, it was well-known that Nicole's eyebrow shape gave her an aggressive look, which was absolutely not the temperament Mia should possess.
At this moment, with her sparse, long bangs half-concealing her face, Nicole's inherent aggressiveness vanished, making her look almost like a different person, sultry, wild, and full of allure.
Although her style was completely different from Uma Thurman's, it still aligned with Simon's aesthetic
Regardless of how many meanings audiences had interpreted from it, 'Pulp Fiction' was, in the end, merely an exercise in technique and style.
On these details that didn't affect the overall picture, Simon naturally set them according to his own preferences.
After all, if a director doesn't feel anything for the characters in his own shots, it's bound to be difficult to pour too much emotion into a film.
"Tony, her hair is still a bit long. I want her hair to float freely when she dances, so it absolutely can't touch her shoulders" Simon observed for a moment, then instructed the stylist standing behind Nicole.
After the stylist nodded, he stepped back and told the woman, "Take off your shoes, let me see".
In just a few days, switching jobs, auditioning, signing contracts. Out of nowhere, she had already become the lead actress in one of Hollywood's most anticipated new films.
Nicole Kidman still felt it was somewhat incredible.
Hearing the young man's instruction, Nicole Kidman didn't hesitate, obediently taking off her high heels and stepping barefoot onto the cool floor.
Simon looked down for a few moments and nodded, "Very beautiful".
Although he didn't have Quentin's obvious foot fetish, Simon also found women with beautiful feet very sexy.
Nicole Kidman felt a bit strange inside, but hearing Simon's compliment, she still politely said, "Thank you, Mr. Westeros".
As he spoke, Simon looked towards Nicole's chest, and just as he was about to say something, the phone on his desk rang.
Walking over to pick up the receiver, Simon leaned against his desk and turned around, gesturing to Nicole while responding to the person on the other end.
Nicole Kidman found that she easily understood the meaning of Simon's gesture.
However, seeing his matter-of-fact expression, she felt an urge to make a grimacing face at the man.
Of course, this was only a thought; she still raised her hand and unbuttoned her shirt.
Simon listened as his accountant, Charles Payton, on the other end of the line, informed him that both payments from the sale of 'Run Lola Run' distribution rights had been received.
He chatted with the other party with a smile, casually glancing at Nicole, who was unbuttoning her shirt opposite him.
Based on the plot where Vincent and Lance inject Mia with adrenaline, the female lead definitely needed to have a chest, but Nicole in her natural state was definitely the 'flat princess' type.
At this moment, seeing the good effect of Nicole's pushing and padding, Simon nodded with satisfaction and casually gestured for the woman to put her clothes back on.
Am I really that unattractive?
Nicole saw the young man's nonchalant gesture and thought somewhat dejectedly, re-buttoning her shirt.
Simon chatted briefly with the person on the other end, then hung up the phone and said to Nicole, "Very good, that's all for today. Come back tomorrow, we'll trim your hair a bit more, and then take the costume photos. The film schedule is very tight, and we'll notify you promptly about other matters".
After Simon finished speaking, Nicole glanced sideways at the stylist who was still nearby, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Mr. Westeros, may I treat you to dinner? I haven't thanked you for giving me this role yet".
Simon smiled, looked Nicole up and down, and said, "You can just call me Simon. Dinner is out of the question; things have been a mess lately".
Rumours about Simon and Sandra's romance had been circulating for a full week, and paparazzi were still relentlessly trying to capture photos of them on dates.
Simon didn't want any more messy incidents to arise.
After seeing Nicole Kidman off, it was already approaching five o'clock in the afternoon.
However, Simon wasn't in a hurry to leave work; he returned to his desk and re-examined the preparation progress for Daenerys Pictures' three films.
'Final Destination', 'Pulp Fiction', and 'When Harry Met Sally' were scheduled to begin filming in May, July, and September, respectively, with shooting periods generally lasting about two months each.
'Final Destination' had everything finalized and was just waiting to begin filming next month, with its release date set for October 23rd in the latter half of the year.
After Craftsman Pictures confirmed its participation, and with the funds received, all the main creators for 'When Harry Met Sally' signed official contracts this past week.
The next four months of preparation would definitely be more than enough.
As for 'Pulp Fiction'.
The circle of Black actors was not too large, and after various agencies sent another batch of resumes, Simon successfully found Samuel L. Jackson.
Samuel L. Jackson was born in 1948, making him 39 years old this year.
After earning a degree in dramatic arts in the early 1970s, Samuel L. Jackson performed in Broadway plays in New York for ten years, and began appearing in small roles in Hollywood in the 1980s, but remained largely unknown.
The invitation to play a role in 'Pulp Fiction' was a huge stroke of luck for Samuel L. Jackson, and he accepted without hesitation, officially signing the contract yesterday.
After Samuel L. Jackson, finding the remaining supporting actors was very easy, but Simon still hadn't found a suitable candidate for the role of the female taxi driver.
Simon wondered if he had a soft spot for accents, as he found that among all the female characters in 'Pulp Fiction', the taxi driver was the one he remembered most vividly.
Therefore, he was exceptionally particular about casting this role.
After Simon rejected all the recommended candidates last week, talent agencies indeed sent a list of European actresses.
Simon even held a formal audition on Tuesday.
As a result, he realized he had made a mistake.
Besides appearance and temperament, Simon wanted an actress with an accent, whose English wasn't too standard.
However, all the actresses who auditioned had various strange accents, and Simon couldn't tell who was genuine and who was faking it.
Furthermore, Simon always felt that the auditioning actresses seemed to be missing something, so he simply rejected that batch of names as well.
Now, Simon no longer expected to find a taxi driver with a natural accent; he only hoped for an actress who could perfectly meet his requirements in terms of appearance and temperament.
As for the accent, it could naturally be coached during the filming process.