"Michael, I believe we will have opportunities to cooperate in the future. ○"

In the reception room, Duke shook hands with Michael Orwitz and said goodbye, "Disney is a very good partner."

Michael Orwitz forced a smile and turned around and walked out. As a former agent, observing words and expressions is the most basic skill. He could see that Duke cares about Disney, not his CEO, and there was no need for both sides to continue to talk.

Looking at Duke sitting down again, Tom Cruise's face was a little stiff. Although he didn't say it clearly, he could tell from Duke's words that he was not interested in the project at all, even if his conditions were well-deserved.

Why does he always have to go against himself?

Thinking of this, Tom Cruise also stood up and prepared to leave.

"Tom..." Duke looked at Pat Kingsley, then at Nicole Kidman, and his eyes finally fell on Cruise, "Can we talk about it alone?"

Tom Cruise thought for a moment and nodded slowly.

Nancy Josephson handed Duke the bag and left the reception room first. Nicole Kidman and Pat Kingsley whispered a few words in Cruise's ear and walked out.

"Please sit." Duke reached out and gestured to the seat next to him. After waiting for Tom Cruise to sit down, he opened his bag, took out the script of "Chicago" and handed it over, "Tom, I want to invite you to star in my new movie."

"New movie?"

After a moment of silence, Tom Cruise opened the script, "Song and Dance Film?"

Although he did not read the specific content, after seeing that it was adapted from a Broadway stage drama, he immediately determined the theme of the film. After all, this musical and dance drama once created incredible glory.

"You want to invite me to play Billy?" he asked tentatively.

"Yes, Tom."

Although he looked sincere, Duke said all lies, "Since a few years ago, I wanted to work with you, but it has been delayed until now due to pay or other factors. I think this is an opportunity..."

Duke didn't notice that Tom Cruise's mouth was shaking slightly, and there was still incredible in his eyes.

From the moment he saw the script, he felt ten thousand thunders blew up above his head. It seemed that the world was abnormal. The Hollywood-famous explosion crazier was going to shoot a song and dance film? He was also invited to play the leading role? How crazy is this?

Will he succeed?

Tom Cruise subconsciously wanted to refuse, but opened his mouth but said nothing.

Sitting there, Duke didn't do anything for the time being, and if Tom Cruise refused, he had no need to continue.

Looking through the script quickly, Tom Cruise also remained silent. Even though he was surprised, he had no intention of saying this surprise.

He opened the script page by page, his eyes slid across lines of letters, and Cruise gradually dissipated his surprise. After all, Hollywood directors wanted to transform, but there were precedents of success such as Spielberg in the past, and Duke was constantly successful. It was easy to give people the feeling that they would continue to succeed.

Hollywood, from film companies to all kinds of jobs in the circle, is following the footsteps of successful people.

Will he succeed?

This is the question that Tom Cruise is most concerned about. Why do first-line stars like to work with big directors? Because their works are often a guarantee of success!

The memories of the past flashed into Cruise's mind. Starting from "The Brave of the Deadly Island", the two had the opportunity to cooperate, but they were not achieved for various reasons. As a result, "The Brave of the Deadly Island" was successful, and "Independence Day" was successful. "Save Private Ryan" was successful. Even people like him who don't like Duke very much have to admit that none of these successes were lucky, and they all came from fierce competition between Caa and other opponents and the summer season.

If Nicholas Cage, Tom Hanks and others were replaced by him, then his current status and value would inevitably be higher!

Until now, no movie has a North American box office of more than $200 million!

Close the script, Tom Cruise turned his head and looked at Duke sitting next to him. Just like he had seen him in the past, Duke was calm and calm, as if he knew he would not refuse.

Duke just doesn't care. In his concept, including himself, there is no one in Hollywood.

"How much is the production cost of the film?" Tom Cruise returned the script and spoke to break the silence, "When will it be planned to start shooting?"

"The shooting will be until next year."

After taking the script, Duke thought for a while and said, "The production cost is about $15 million."

Hearing this number, Tom Cruise immediately frowned, not even his standard pay was enough.

Duke knew very well what he had to say now, "Tom, this is a low-cost song and dance film. To be precise, it would be an independent film I personally invested in..."

He knew Cruise's mental state, in addition to improving his status, he wanted to get recognition in his acting skills the most and directly wrote a blank check. "I plan the film will be released before next year's awards season. The old men in the academy are nostalgic. They have always missed the golden age of Hollywood. Song and dance films are one of the types they miss the most. If we perform well..."

Duke didn't say the following words, but could see Tom Cruise's eyes seem to lit up a little.

"What you said does make sense."

Tom Cruise rarely agreed with Duke's opinion, "Nostalgia is indeed a good way to win awards."

As always, Duke didn't care much about winning awards or something. He said so just to fool Cruise. Seeing that he was a little moved, he continued to tell the lies, "Tom, you are called the actor's 'small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small small s is the time to win several important awards from the academy! It's not about luck and appearance, but strength!"

In order to join this superstar with a low salary, Duke completely threw away his past prejudice. After all, if he succeeded, the other party would create huge benefits for him.

Unfortunately, he doesn't have a brainless aura, otherwise he might have been able to join Cruise at zero pay.

Tom Cruise is still considering that such things that are related to money and honor, even if he is impulsive, he will not just listen to others' words and will respond casually.

Until now, Duke has confirmed that Tom Cruise is half likely and will finally agree to the invitation.

As long as Cruise responds, there may be variables in the starring role of "Mission: Impossible". If you want to be successful in "Chicago", the singing and dancing must appear in person. This is not something that can be achieved overnight. Cruise will have to spend several months or even half a year to practice and rehearse.

Duke is not worried about Cruise's acting skills. Billy, played by Richard Keel, was simply bad, and his acting skills and singing and dancing were even worse. Although the beauties may not be much stronger, they are better than Richard Keel in terms of market appeal and appearance.

The memory from the past tells Duke that Liang Tang is also obsessed with Oscars. If he can be seduced by Oscars, he will become an award-winning maniac and dive into the independent and literary circles...

Only he knew how disliked Oscars, even if Xiao Li was in front of him, he would be reluctant to give in.

Just when Tom Cruise was still thinking, Duke also had countless thoughts in his mind. He even thought that after the film was released, he would find someone to support film critics to praise Feng Tang's acting skills in some hidden ways. It would be best if he could get an Oscar nomination, but he passed by the Little Golden Man. He felt that he had great hope and might win the award next time, and then continue to attack.

In Hollywood, there are many actors and directors who have been brought into the trap by film critics and Oscars.

If the soup becomes a prize soup or a literary soup, it is actually not far from the end. It is hard to say that "Chicago" will become his best singer in the box office market.

Of course, the premise of all this is that "Chicago" can be successfully produced by him, and things will develop like Duke imagined.

Next, Duke and Tom Cruise talked about the production of the film and the future prospects for a while. He could fully feel Cruise's desire for Oscars and academics, and also tried his best to lead him into the pit of literature and art and Oscars in his words.

Tom Cruise is not a fool or a fool either. Even if he leaves in the end, he does not give Duke any clear answer, but just says that he will think about it for a while.

Many people are often involved in any movie when big-name stars appear in it, especially public relations and agent opinions. Duke has heard Nancy say that Pat Kingsley has suggested that Cruise cooperate with him a long time ago, and it doesn't seem to be a particularly big obstacle.

Besides, even Patt Jinsley is smart and capable, she will not be as smart as Duke. She knows that Cruise's chances of winning the Oscar are infinitely zero, otherwise she would not have been so PR operation awards for him. Maybe she will push Cruise behind her. After all, having an Oscar winner in her hands can also strengthen her position in the agent industry.

"How is the talk?"

After walking out of the club, Nancy got into Duke's car and asked, "What's Cruise's intention?"

"It's hard to say now." Duke shook his head and watched Pat Kingsley drive away from the side, saying, "You have more contact with Cruise's agent."

If you want Tom Cruise to play a salary cut, there is still a lot of work to do.

The two discussed a few more things about the film, and Nancy changed the topic, "I just received a call from New York, and ICM contacted a singing and dancing coach for you on Broadway."
Chapter completed!