Irma Vep

Ah!

- Ahh. - A-ha!

Oui, oui.

Who is financing the show,

would love to have a word with Mira.

Gautier, how kind of you to visit us.

Such an honor.

- I hope I'm not disturbing. - You would never disturb me.

- Sure? - Yeah.

You don't need to concentrate?

Ah, it's not that kind of scene.

- Mm-hm. - Oh, wow, it's been so long.

- Five years. - No.

- No, it can't be. No. - Mm-hm.

Savage Desire was a huge success in Asia,

thanks to you.

Not just the perfume,

- the whole line. - I'm so glad to hear it.

And now we have a new venture in the works.

Yes! It's all very exciting!

Um, do you mind if we walk to set?

- Yeah, sure. - I don't wanna be late.

Can you hold this?

Please be careful with your head and feet

as we'll be going under the crane.

Would you like any tea, coffee?

- Merci. - I'm good.

Dreamscape is our biggest investment this year.

It's a whole new line.

- Cosmetics, cologne, perfume, of course. - So exciting.

We're planning, uh, you to campaign.

It will be shown in theaters all over the world,

- TV, internet, you name it. - Yeah, of course.

It will be a major event.

- I'm sure. - And, uh, you know what?

- Be no it will do the photo shoot. - Mm... No.

- Yes, yes. - Oh, I absolutely love him.

- He's the best. The best. - He's the best!

You know we are finalizing the deal with your agent.

Great, yeah.

So, I think we should close by the end of the week.

Excellent.

My team tells me they're having a harder time

than usual closing your deal.

Ah, yeah. Well, you know, Zelda,

she, she can be a pain.

- But we love her. - We love her.

Sorry to interrupt,

but we need one last rehearsal with you before shooting.

Are you guys ready?

Uh, yes, we've been. Bonjour.

- We've been ready for a while. - You should've told me.

- I-I mean, obviously, filming comes first. - Yeah, sure.

- You were in the middle... - Would you agree? Yes?

- ...of a conversation, so I didn't want to... - No, it's all good.

Excuse me, sorry.

René?

Oui.

What, what's going on?

Open the door, please! Open the door!

Let us out! I can't open the windows!

- Please, I can't breathe! - Open the door!

The door, please!

Hey, the windows are sealed!

Please, let me out!

It's so desperate.

He wouldn't have got off his ass

and faked interest in our series otherwise.

Gautier actually said the words,

"I love this show," to you?

It didn't sound like he meant it, but...

I can get you two mil over their offer,

but, uh, we gotta make 'em sweat.

Whatever. They're sweating, all right.

Good.

Have you thought about "Silver Surfer"?

They have a director now. Joshua Briggs.

He says he'll do it if you do it.

No fucking way.

Don't use my name like that.

I told 'em we were still discussing.

- I can't believe this. - Listen...

It's a good project with a great director.

You should give it some more thought.

Well, I gave you a straight answer.

Eh, more of a gut reaction.

We're ready for you.

Gottfried... we've got two options.

So, this is the first harness,

and this is the second one, but don't worry.

We're gonna try them and see which one fits you better.

No way I'm wearing your harness.

Uh, but the car will be moving,

and we cannot use a stuntman for this shot.

I do my own stunts. It's in my contract.

I have to keep you safe when you do your own stunts.

If you're not wearing the harness,

I cannot guarantee your safety.

Gottfried... you need the harness.

- Insurance will not cover it. - I'm not wearing a harness.

Harnesses are for sissies.

You are wearing a harness...

or we are not shooting.

Fine with me.

I will fucking sue you. You have no idea.

I was joking. You have no sense of humor.

"I'm Moving On" by Taste playing...

They blocked the windows.

Open them all, fast! Fast!

Let some fresh air in.

Mademoiselle...

Are you all right?

- Where is my necklace? - It's a burglary.

- Where is my bracelet? - Where is my gold pendant?

- My pearls? - I'm sorry, it's the Vampires.

The Baron de Mortesaigues is not who he claims to be.

Welcome, Cynthia!

- Thank you so much for coming. - Hello.

I know the contract was very last minute.

I wish I could have made it a day earlier,

but I was stuck in Hong Kong.

No problem. We are so glad to have you today.

We just need to rush to the studio.

Okay... That's fine by me.

- Hi. I'm Carla, First AD. - Hello.

- Great to meet you, Carla. - Did you sleep on the plane?

- Yes, like a baby. - Aw, great.

- Be careful with this one. - Oh, okay. No problem.

- You're good? - Yeah. Mm-hm. Good.

Because you'll go straight to wardrobe for fittings,

and then we'll drive you to the set.

So, it's a short scene we're doing, right?

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Very short.

- But with René, you never know. - So I've heard.

- You're prepared for the worst then. - We never even met.

- So, I hope he won't be disappointed. - No.

Okay, so here's the scene.

- Oh, okay. - Moreno...

You remember Moreno, right?

- Sure, the Vampires' foe. - Exactly.

So, he was tipped off

that the Vampires are up to something

in a plush hunting lodge

located in Fontainebleau Forest.

And so, he will use his maid

to, uh, spy on the, um, Vampires.

But first, he has to hypnotize her.

- Right. - Yeah.

I actually ran into the actor playing Moreno.

He is super tall.

I don't want him to look like a giant standing next to me.

As long as you feel comfortable wearing them.

I'm perfectly fine.

I can run in these.

Madame... asked for me?

Would you like some cleaning service?

Or you wanna clean my boots?

Please, come in.

- You're looking for me, sir? - Yes, Lily.

I need you for a very special mission.

Of course, sir.

Please... sit down.

Do you trust me?

I do, sir.

Look deep into my eyes.

Please obey.

Yes, sir.

You are now ready... to accomplish your mission.

Aurélien... lead her out.

Be careful.

She's in a trance.

Lily... you will follow Aurélien.

Ah!

Who are you?

We lived together for five years

and you don't recognize me?

- You can't be Jade. - Why is that?

Because, uh... you are not here.

You're not even in France.

You are in Hong Kong, or in London,

or... or god knows where.

Didn't this used to be my flat?

Yes, it was.

How did you get in?

Didn't you use to say... I was a... spirit?

I said a, a free spirit.

Free spirits appear and disappear at will.

How many years... since, uh, we divorced?

- Ten? - No.

More like 12.

I haven't... heard from you since.

You know full well why you didn't.

No.

No, I never got it.

But, uh, I don't want to rehash painful memories.

So, you're remaking "Irma Vep."

No, not really.

Uh, I'm extending it into a series.

And without me?

Uh, you don't act anymore.