Hollywood starts with a broker

Culver City, located in the southern part of Beverly Hills, in the Westside area of Los Angeles, Aaron drove to the Culver Hotel on Culver Boulevard and found Nicole Kidman waiting in the lobby.

"Aaron, you're here!" Seeing Aaron Anderson, Nicole Kidman seemed to have found her backbone.

Aaron sighed, "You've been in the Australian entertainment industry for several years, don't you know what it means to discuss projects at a hotel?"

"That's why I called you," Nicole Kidman said, pulling Aaron inside, while explaining, "The person who invited me is a production executive from Orion Pictures, named Peter Holman!"

"He saw my performance in 'Dead Calm' and specifically asked to meet me, saying their company has a role that suits me quite well."

Aaron sighed. Although he didn't have much hope, he decided to go and see.

Afterward, he and Nicole Kidman went to Peter's room at the hotel together.

When Peter Holman, the executive from Orion Pictures, opened the door, he saw a man and a woman arriving together.

He recognized the woman as Nicole Kidman, the beautiful new Australian actress. But who was this man?

"Good evening, Mr. Holman. I'm Nicole's agent, Aaron Anderson. I'm here specifically to discuss the script."

Aaron smiled, not caring about the other party's surprised expression.

Peter Holman glanced at Nicole Kidman meaningfully and said, "I thought only Ms. Kidman would be coming!"

"Mr. Holman, why don't we talk about your project first?"

Aaron also knew something about Orion Pictures. The first "Terminator" was distributed by Orion. "RoboCop", produced and distributed two years ago, was also a success.

There are countless small distributors in Hollywood now, but Orion is considered one of the best in the second tier, far better than the likes of Miramax.

The current Orion, along with New Line Cinema, Samuel Goldwyn Films, Columbia's TriStar Pictures, and MGM's United Artists label, are the kings of the second-tier distribution market.

Peter Holman smiled playfully, looking at the two people in front of him, "Aaron, right? I think you should excuse yourself first. After all, when discussing roles, you're not really suitable to be here!"

Then, he looked at Nicole Kidman again, "You're too tall. There are many roles in Hollywood that won't consider you."

"However, we at Orion have many projects in preparation, and there are roles that are suitable for you."

Nicole Kidman was slightly stunned, and then asked, "Can you tell me what the project is?"

"No rush," Peter Holman looked at Aaron on the side again, his meaning was obvious.

Aaron seemed very casual, looked at Nicole Kidman on the side, and stretched, "Let's go!"

Nicole Kidman was anxious now. "Dead Calm" had just been released, why waste time in a place like this?

"Oh," Nicole Kidman was just trying her luck. However, it was obvious that the other party just wanted to take advantage of her.

Seeing that the two were about to leave after only a few words after entering the door, Peter Holman leisurely said, "She's from Australia and doesn't understand the situation. Aaron, you're an agent at CAA, don't you understand Hollywood?"

"Young people, don't be too impulsive!"

Aaron turned his head and sighed, "Hey, if you were Mario Kassar, it would still make some sense."

"When did Orion allow an executive to decide on a project?"

If it was a commercial film, would he even have the right to suggest the female lead? Orion isn't a big company. Mario Kassar is the founder and boss of Orion, he's the one who makes the decisions.

As for Peter Holman, perhaps he could suggest that Nicole Kidman show off her body in some B-movies.

"See, that's how Hollywood is!"

After leaving the Culver Hotel, Aaron prepared to take Nicole Kidman back.

"Take me for a drink?" Nicole Kidman was quite smart, and knew a lot of things, but she was bothered by the sentence that she was too tall and wouldn't get any roles.

"Okay," Aaron had no objections, and then drove her to a bar in West Hollywood!

"Thank you," Nicole Kidman ordered a cocktail at the bar.

"It's nothing, that guy is just a nobody!"

Aaron didn't care, "There are countless film companies in Hollywood. Among the small companies, only the top one or two people have the power."

"The others can only arrange some ordinary roles. These distribution companies are often not responsible for film production. The projects are handled by independent production companies."

"The film's producer, director, or heavyweight lead actors all have certain powers!"

Nicole Kidman looked at Aaron, "Do new actresses have to exchange their bodies for roles?"

"Uh," Aaron was stunned for a moment, "The independent film scene is very chaotic, let's not talk about it. In commercial films, it's not so easy."

"In commercial films, the female lead must fit the film's positioning, only then will there be a premise for exchanging the body for a role!"

There's no way, commercial films have huge investments. Not to mention the production costs, the marketing costs of commercial films are incomparable to those of art films.

Like "Pretty Woman", Disney's shooting budget was only 15 million US dollars, but the marketing costs were also prepared for tens of millions of US dollars.

Commercial films invest tens of millions of US dollars at every turn, who dares to mess around? Of course, while ensuring that the overall situation is not affected, commercial films are much more attractive than art films.

Not to mention the female lead, other supporting roles can sleep with female stars at will!

"Today, I went to Disney's Touchstone Pictures. The casting for that movie 'Pretty Woman' is already underway."

"However, their first choice is experienced Hollywood beautiful actresses, but that role is not very attractive, and they should eventually focus on young actresses!"

Nicole Kidman's eyes lit up, "Do I also have a chance?"

Aaron didn't know what to say, "There will definitely be an audition opportunity. How should I put it, I also have a role in promoting this project."

"As for whether I can get the role, I'm not sure. I don't have any power in the project!"

However, Nicole Kidman, as a foreigner, is indeed unable to compete with local actors.

If there is no one in power to speak up, Nicole Kidman is really struggling. In her previous life, she hooked up with Tom Cruise, otherwise, she really would not have had the opportunity to get those film roles.

"I know, I'm a foreigner after all, and I've already experienced Hollywood's xenophobia."

"I really like the role in that movie 'Ghost'!"

Aaron smiled, "Don't worry, you are one of us now, and I will definitely give you..."

Eh,,,