Chapter 197 ambition
"The craziest film industry in this century, and the most unlikely event in Hollywood will evolve into facts - Duke Rosenberg is going to shoot a small-budget art film!"
"We all know that Duke Rosenberg can become famous in Hollywood because of his 'stone-shocking' ability to explode and his extremely gorgeous mirror-using skills... ≦ Because he is too good at blasting, he has been rumored to be a 'man born when a comet hits the earth'! Now, this famous director, who is titled as the explosion maniac and Duke of Destruction, has officially announced that his new work will be adapted from the Broadway opera "Chicago"..."
In the reception room of the mansion, Tom Cruise flipped through several newspapers, including three major newspapers, all about Duke Rosenberg and his new movies, and almost occupied the headlines of most entertainment pages.
"Pany Kellis and Duke Rosenberg's methods are still as clever as ever."
Pat Kinsley, who had been talking to Nicole Kidman, turned her head and said to Cruise, "They used the inherent thinking of the industry and the public to easily set off a public opinion craze. No matter what the future holds, the film "Chicago" will be remembered by quite a few people."
Close the newspaper and put them aside, Tom Cruise looked up, "Pate, what's the reaction in the circle?"
"Duke's two partners in "Save Private Ryan", Fox and Disney, have made it clear that they will not participate in this project." Jinsley pondered for a moment, and then said, "Warner is still in contact with Nancy Josephson. If not expected, Jeff Robinoff will also support Duke."
She looked at Cruise, "Tom, it's time to make a decision."
"Can he succeed?" Cruise asked with a frown.
"No one can guarantee that a movie will be successful." Pat Kingsley shook his head and expressed some reference opinions. "In the past four years, Duke has been making movies at a rate of one movie a year, and "Chicago" will not start filming even longer after the Oscar next year. This is obviously not Duke's impulsive move, but rather that he wants to prepare more fully."
Tom Cruise nodded. Sufficient preliminary preparations are the most basic conditions for the success of the film.
Jinsli continued, "We have dealt with him many times, and even vaguely confronted him several times. Is he the kind of person who is so confident that he is so arrogant that he is so arrogant?"
Tom Cruise was still thinking, while Nicole Kidman on the other side had already shook his head, "Duke Rosenberg is ready to go."
Cruise looked at Nicole Kidman's pale cheeks, and the displeasure in his eyes flashed.
“It’s an adventure.”
This is one of the reasons why Tom Cruise has never made up his mind, "The subject matter of the film is indeed very favored by the Academy. But..."
"Tom, don't forget, this is just a low-cost art film." Pat Kinsley really hopes that she has an Oscar-level client in her name. "Even if it fails, it won't hurt your commercial appeal. What if it succeeds like "Save Private Ryan"?"
Jinsley said bluntly, "Tom, you have a top business appeal. But you have always been criticized for your acting skills. If you want to become the top star in Hollywood. If you want to surpass Hanks and become a representative of male actors, business alone is not enough!"
"He has two Oscars, what about you?"
These words seemed to hurt Cruise's heart. His brows frowned and his palms slowly clenched into fists. Now when Hollywood talks about the most representative male actors, the stars with the highest status and pay, and even the people named Tom, most people think of Tom Hanks, not him, Tom Cruise!
Hanks has such a status. "Save Private Ryan" in collaboration with Duke Rosenberg played a huge role.
As his most important client, Pat Kingsley naturally wants to push Cruise to a higher position. "Tom, I told you before, I want you to become the best actor in Hollywood and become the no1 among Hollywood actors. If you still want to catch up and surpass Hanks, you must make a difference at the Oscars."
Her eyes were flashing, "In my opinion, Duke Rosenberg chose such an outdated subject because he wanted to win the Oscars, but based on my understanding of him, he could not only stay in such a small-cost movie. He will inevitably return to the mainstream of business in the future. If he can have a good relationship with him..."
Looking directly at Cruise's eyes, Jinslie said in a solemn tone that she had never been before, "Don't tell you that you don't know Duke's ability in business!"
Tom Cruise was still thinking silently, while Nicole Kidman's light blue eyes kept turning. She had read the script sent by Nancy Josephson...
The most important thing is that she has a certain level of dancing and singing skills!
"How much is the pay they offer?" Cruise's words interrupted Nicole Kidman's thoughts, and then heard Pat Kingsley's answer, "3 million US dollars!"
It is impossible to offer a low-cost movie that matches the value of an actor. Nicole Kidman is not surprised by this. Big stars will basically cut their salary when starring in such literary and artistic movies, and some will even be free to star.
“My bottom line is $5 million!”
Hearing this, Pat Kinzley nodded, and Cruzken gave in. She had to talk about pay and other things. What she feared most was that Cruz missed the opportunity because of the previous disputes. Working with people she didn't like in Hollywood was nothing.
After discussing some relevant details, Pat Kinsley said goodbye and left, and Nicole Kidman took the initiative to send her out.
"Pate..."
Walking out of the villa, Kidman finally couldn't help it, "I read the script..."
"I'll talk to them!"
Seeing Jinslie nodding, Nicole Kidman breathed a sigh of relief. She had been in Hollywood for so many years, and she was still a vase that depended on Cruise's existence and understood that any opportunity was extremely important.
On the periphery of Beverly Hills, in a small villa, Naomi Watts was hanging his voice in the garden. This was an indispensable project every day. The young director who gradually alienated her gave her a promise to the heroine because of the fire, but with the other party's personality, if she was not outstanding enough, she would inevitably be given up.
Recently, the media has been in a turbulent news about "Chicago" and Naomi Watts has received the exact news from his agent Nancy Josephson that the film is about to begin formal preparations. The audition will be placed in front of all preparations, as Duke has given all the actors four to five months of singing and dancing rehearsal time.
Can you finally get this role?
In Lockhee, she has a natural advantage over others, but Naomi Watts is very clear that she can’t solve the problem by having sex with the director. She needs to put in more effort in singing, dancing and acting skills.
After staying in Hollywood for so long, she actually understood it very clearly. If her own conditions are not enough, the heavyweight character in the film will definitely not be able to get it by taking off her clothes and sleeping with others.
In the theater in the West End of London, Catherine Zeta Jones walked out of the manager's office and returned to the dressing room. She turned a blind eye to the various eyes that had been seen around her, and silently packed her own belongings. She was no longer an actor in this drama.
Last week, after receiving an audition invitation from Los Angeles, she quit her current job and made up her mind to go to Hollywood again and never return to London if she succeeds!
"It's just going to audition, Hollywood is highly competitive and it's very likely that it won't get a role."
The voices of others being discussed were captured in his ears. Catherine Zeta Jones's eyes turned slightly. The person who spoke was Rachel, who had been tearing her off since last year. Even though this woman pretended to be calm, she could tell from the other person's face that was full of envy, resentment, jealousy and other negative emotions.
It seemed that he had noticed Zeta Jones's eyes, and Rachel looked over without hesitation, looking at him and sarcastically said, "Are I wrong? Even if you climb onto Duke Rosenberg's bed, you may not be able to pass the audition!"
Zeta Jones suddenly laughed and said in almost the same tone, "It's a pity that you don't even have the chance to climb into his bed, Miss Rachel Vizi!"
After saying that, she no longer paid attention to the psychologically distorted losers in the dressing room. She held a cardboard box and strode out, walked to the back door of the theater before stopping to get into a car waiting here.
"Is it done?"
In the driving seat was a woman who was not much older than that. Seeing her nod, she started her car and drove towards Kensington District, "Kate, are you ready?"
"I've been preparing for this for half a year!"
This is her just replaced agent from the United States. Zeta Jones looked ahead and said with great firmness, "From the day when Duke Rosenberg found me, I have been preparing for the audition. I will win the audition for Velma, and I must succeed! I want to become Hollywood and become a star that attracts the world!"
"I have a few suggestions," the female agent said in a timely manner, "Do you want to hear it?"
"Tell me, Vivian."
"Many people are not optimistic about Duke Rosenberg's new movie, even me." Vivian turned to look at Zeta Jones, "I know you have hesitation, but Kate, for any actor who is not very popular, working with Duke Rosenberg is a huge opportunity."
Zeta Jones kept looking at Vivian, she knew there was something else behind the agent.
"I dare not say that Duke Rosenberg is comparable to Spielberg, but I believe no one will refute that he is the director in Hollywood standing at the front row. Even if he fails occasionally, it will not affect his position in the industry. Moreover, this is not the type he is good at. As long as he returns to the mainstream of business, there will be countless production companies that want to pay for his movies."
The car stopped at the red light and the female agent turned to stare at Zeta Jones, "Kate, do you know what this means to you?"
Without waiting for her answer, Vivian said, "As long as you can have a good relationship with Duke Rosenberg and win his favor, you will have countless opportunities in the future."
"I understand what to do!"
Chapter completed!