Hollywood starts with a broker

Coming to mid-September, the filming of "Boyz n the Hood" was finally completed and entered post-production.

"F*ck, am I really so poor that I only have $3 million left?"

Burbank, in the office of Dawn Pictures, Aaron leaned back in his chair and muttered to himself. "Boyz n the Hood" had cost him another $500,000.

The company's account only had $3 million left, which was simply terrifying!

Jack Wills, who was beside him, was stunned for a moment, feeling that something was wrong, and reminded him, "That's not right, you should be $9 million in debt now!"

Aaron's mouth twitched. He didn't understand humor. The money owed to the bank couldn't be considered a debt, could it?

"Has the renovation of the theater started?"

"Not so fast, it's still in the design phase. It's estimated to start next month, and it should be open next year!"

Jack Wills had been paying attention to it. "The name of the theater has also been decided, it will be called the Angel Theater."

"Okay," whether you call it Jesus Theater, God Theater, or Satan Theater, Hell Theater, Aaron didn't care at all.

"After the renovation, the number of seats has been reduced a lot. By then, it is estimated that each of the two halls will only have 110 to 120 seats!"

"That's no problem. Didn't we add some couple seats? We can sell them at a higher price. It's cheaper than renting a room, right? And if we sell more popcorn, hot dogs, and Coke, we'll get it all back."

"Okay, then I'll go first..."

On the other side, in the audition studio of Disney Studios for "Billy Bathgate", Nicole Kidman entered the room.

Robert Benton, the director of the movie "Billy Bathgate", producers Robert Colesberry, and actor Dustin Hoffman were all there, as well as other supporting staff.

With her blonde hair, blue eyes, tall figure, and beautiful appearance, Nicole Kidman fit the role of Dustin Hoffman's mistress in the movie very well.

"After coming to Hollywood, I had a cameo role in the suspense film 'Phone Booth', and I starred in David Lynch's 'Wild at Heart'. This film is currently being screened and won the Palme d'Or at this year's Cannes Film Festival;"

"In addition, I just collaborated with Mr. Kevin Costner on a fantasy romance film 'Ghost'..."

With Nicole Kidman's introduction, the three of them also understood her experience, which was not bad.

"Well, let's start performing according to the script manuscript we just received," director Robert Benton took the lead.

"Okay..."

As Nicole Kidman performed, Robert Colesberry in the seat felt very good and signaled the other two for their opinions.

Director Robert Benton nodded almost imperceptibly. Both her appearance and performance met the requirements.

Dustin Hoffman smiled, "'Billy Bathgate' requires you to show your body, so we want to see you without clothes!"

Director Robert Benton and producer Robert Colesberry didn't have much change in expression after hearing this, and they also turned their attention to Nicole Kidman in front of them.

Even the other staff in the room crossed their arms and looked at Nicole Kidman in the field with great interest.

Nicole Kidman was shocked, "It wasn't said that there would be nude scenes?"

"In the complete script, your character has some nude scenes," Dustin Hoffman said unhurriedly.

Being asked to show her body in front of so many men, the clever Nicole Kidman thought that she was being targeted!

"I, I'm not ready yet, I need to go back and think about it."

"The opportunity only comes once, there are other young girls waiting outside the door, you only have one minute to consider!"

Faced with the aggressive pressure from Dustin Hoffman and others, Nicole Kidman felt like a clown.

Remembering Aaron's reminder in her mind, she immediately left the audition room.

She also understood that leaving the audition room now meant that she had no chance with the role in "Billy Bathgate"!

"Sigh," Nicole Kidman sighed as she walked out of Disney's gate.

Fortunately, she had a movie "Ghost" to be released next year, so she didn't have to worry about exposure. The crew didn't pay much attention to the mistress role in "Billy Bathgate". Hollywood certainly had many sexy and beautiful women.

In the evening, Nicole Kidman invited Aaron Anderson to dinner at a Japanese restaurant in Beverly Hills.

"How is the box office of 'Wild at Heart'?"

Aaron asked while skillfully picking up sushi with chopsticks.

Nicole Kidman shook her head, "It only broke $10 million after three weeks of release. It's not very successful commercially!"

A black humor romance crime film like "Wild at Heart" was indeed not very popular in the market.

You should know that Nicolas Cage's "Phone Booth" had grossed over $30 million.

Aaron smiled, "It's okay, David Lynch's works have never had much commercial value. His works have always been representative of arthouse films!"

Nicole Kidman nodded and looked at Aaron again, "I went to Disney to audition for 'Billy Bathgate' today;"

"It's a mistress role for a gangster boss."

"Is that so? How did it go?"

"It's not very suitable. The play requires me to mainly show my body, and during the audition, the director and producer and Dustin Hoffman wanted me to take off my clothes in front of everyone!"

Aaron put down his chopsticks, "Did you take them off?"

"No, I left!"

Aaron was relieved and said in a calm tone, "Hollywood is a place for exchanging benefits. You don't have much fame now, so what everyone wants is nothing more than your body;"

"It won't be long before I become the person sitting at the table eating the dishes, instead of being a dish placed on the table."

"I understand, I have a movie to be released next year, so I'm not in a hurry!" Nicole Kidman said and took a sip of wine.

Nicole Kidman herself was very clear about her situation. If she came to Hollywood without anyone to support her, she would definitely be eaten clean.

Aaron Anderson was young and handsome, his career was developing rapidly, and his vision was accurate. With such a man to shield her from the wind and rain, she certainly wouldn't choose a pot-bellied, bald old white man!

"Dustin Hoffman," Aaron smiled, having completely remembered this guy.

He jumped out when I had a conflict with Warren Beatty before, and now he's doing this again, he's really damned!

"Aaron, I don't have much to lose now. I should focus on movies. Dawn Pictures has two works in post-production..."

Nicole Kidman couldn't help reminding him.

"Don't worry, he's just a Jewish dwarf, it's nothing big!"

After dinner, the two were ready to drive back to their apartment in West Hollywood.

"Nicole, this is the highway?"

The car was driving on Santa Monica Boulevard. Faced with Nicole Kidman's temptation in the passenger seat, Aaron couldn't help but remind her.

"Honey, let's go to the alley in front!"

Nicole Kidman licked her lips and blew a breath in Aaron's ear.

Aaron smiled, then directly turned into a small alley on the side of the street, turned off the engine, turned off the lights...

It wasn't until more than half an hour later that the car drove through the alley and back to West Hollywood.

"Nicole, you're really getting better and better!"

Aaron couldn't help but praise.

Nicole Kidman casually tidied her messy golden hair, "Well, let's go back first!"