hollywood melon man

Chapter 84: Get ready (fifth update)

Slightly earlier than "Iron Steel", James Cameron's "True Lies" quickly entered the preparatory and filming stage.

The studio tyrant chose to work with his old partner Arnold Schwarzenegger again, and also invited Jamie Lee and Curtis, a Hollywood A-list actress, to co-star.

The production cost of the film was as high as US$1.15 million, which was definitely a super investment in Hollywood in the s.

Such a project must be a project that attracts the attention of all Hollywood, and any agency wants to get involved.

It is worth mentioning that Tyrant on the Studio was originally planning to film "Spider-Man", but in the end it was replaced by "True Lies" due to technical problems.

At this time, just after the unpleasant meeting between Gilbert Jr. and Martin Bob, the roar of the tyrant on the set came from the preparation meeting for "True Lies".

"I will never accept being a puppet of CAA. As long as I am still in Hollywood, this kind of thing will never happen..."

Afterwards, the tyrant on the set cordially greeted Michael Ovitz, Martin Bob and their families using language mixed with beautiful words such as Falk and Schetter.

Martin Bob, who hit a big snag with James Cameron, returned to CAA with a livid face and scolded James Cameron for his rudeness in Michael Ovitz's office.

"This useless director with no vision has only achieved this much in his lifetime. I think he will go back to being a truck driver in the future."

James Cameron is more difficult to deal with than little Gilbert. No matter what, little Gilbert always maintains a polite attitude and very graceful.

But the truck driver was not that kind of person. He used the most arrogant and rude tone and scolded Martin Bob in front of everyone, making Martin Bob unable to lift his head.

In such a comparison, little Gilbert actually looks a lot cuter.

Michael Ovitz reassured his right-hand man: "Don't be nervous, Martin, "True Lies" won't work. We can also prepare another project."

"What project?" Martin Bob asked curiously.

“How about ‘Interview with the Vampire’?”

"Interview with the Vampire? Wasn't it shelved by Warner Bros.?"

Michael Ovitz explained: "Warner and Universal Pictures have done some resource replacement. Now this project belongs to Universal. Universal has handed over this project to us, and I will hand it over to you."

A sneer appeared on the corner of Martin Bob's mouth: "Don't worry, Michael, I will build a super luxurious lineup for the film."

After discussing with Michael Ovitz, Martin Bob went to Pat Kinliss's office in person. He wanted Tom Cruise to star in "Interview with the Vampire".

For Pat Kinliss, this was also an opportunity to nod and agree to Martin Bob's request.

So the two split up, with Martin Bob going to convince Universal Pictures, while Pat Kinliss went to visit Tom Cruise at the Cruise Manor.

Tom Cruise was of course very interested in the project, and when he heard that the film was intended to thwart Gilbert Jr.'s new film, he readily agreed.

He expressed his willingness to cooperate with little Gilbert, but the little director had no reaction.

Isn’t it exciting for little Gilbert to work with the great Tom Cruise?

Little Gilbert didn't give face, and the great Tom Cruise was very angry.

He decided to let the young director improve his memory and then come to him for cooperation.

After Pat Kinlisi left, he said to his wife Nicole Kidman: "It is obviously wise to use "Interview with the Vampire" to snipe "The Iron Fist".

The original novel "Interview with the Vampire" has a wide range of fans, so it has a greater chance of winning than "Iron Armor", which few people have read. "

Nicole Kidman doesn’t think so. She has a good relationship with Naomi Watts and is in constant contact.

From Naomi Watts's mouth, she also understood little Gilbert's personality and abilities.

This is a talented director full of various ideas and very strong in business ability. They have no conflicts with little Gilbert, so it's better not to offend him rashly. Otherwise, according to little Gilbert's character, he might write it down in his notebook.

But Nicole Kidman also knows her husband's character, which is arrogant and arrogant. At this juncture, she cannot listen to any advice.

So Nicole Kidman decided to check in with her friend Naomi Watts to find out what was going on.

The next day, in a cafe, Nicole Kidman met the radiant Naomi Watts.

"Naomi, you seem to be doing well recently. It's much better than when you first came to Los Angeles." Nicole Kidman and Naomi Watts exchanged greetings.

Naomi Watts said proudly: "It's okay, Mary, thanks to you, I'm doing well now."

The two exchanged brief greetings, and Nicole Kidman began to talk: "Naomi, I heard that Gilbert's latest work is in preparation, will you participate?"

"Yeah," Naomi Watts nodded excitedly, not doubting Nicole Kidman's purpose of asking these questions.

She didn't know much about it, and she didn't even get the script, but she already had little Gilbert's commitment.

"I will play the heroine. Although the role is still not too many, the salary has increased a lot, and I am still the number one female."

Naomi Watts' excited tone made Nicole Kidman feel a little stirred in her heart.

This petite woman who had to rely on her to take care of her when she first came to Los Angeles has now carved out a world of her own with the help of little Gilbert.

As for her, she tried her best to become Tom Cruise's wife, but she could only be treated as a vassal.

This disturbing thought was carefully hidden by Nicole Kidman. She smiled and congratulated: "Naomi, congratulations, I'm very happy for you."

Naomi Watts seemed not to notice Nicole Kidman's little thoughts, and still had that sweet smile: "Thank you, Mary."

After the meeting, Naomi Watts immediately went to see Sheena Boone and told her about the meeting between the two.

Sheena Boone also had acquaintances within CAA and asked someone to inquire about the situation. Although I don’t know the whole story, I know that CAA is prepared.

So Sheena Boone hurried to see little Gilbert, who was busy preparing "Iron Fist", to remind him to pay attention.

"Are you saying that CAA is going to block me with Interview with the Vampire?" Little Gilbert asked.

"That's right," Sheena Boone said, pointing to Naomi Watts who was following next to her: "Naomi discovered it first and told me in time."

"Naomi, you did a good job." Little Gilbert praised.

Little Gilbert's approval made the petite woman very happy: "These are what I should do, little Gilbert."

Nicole Kidman was her good sister, and she turned around and sold her good sister. There was nothing she could do about it, she relied on little Gilbert.

Besides, Nicole Kidman’s intentions were not pure in the first place, so let’s not tell anyone.

Little Gilbert is also quite curious. There are so many directors in Hollywood, why does CAA just bite him and prepare a big move to deal with him.

Didn’t it mean that the tyrant on the set earlier embarrassed Martin Bob in public? Why don't you target the tyrant on the set?
  It's hard to figure it out, but little Gilbert still can't be careless.

After all, it is a combination of CAA and Tom Cruise, and in my mind, there is also Brad Pitt, which poses a great threat.

But little Gilbert was unfazed, having expected something like this from the moment he entered Hollywood.

There is no such thing as smooth sailing. Every first-tier Hollywood director emerges from fierce competition.

Now that the atmosphere is here, why not put on a good show and do it this time...

(End of this chapter)