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"Hello, what are you ..." The door opened was a young woman in her early thirties, brown hair, grayish blue eyes. Although she was in a simple dress, she had a temperament that could not be ignored. However, after seeing Adrian holding the child, he obviously stunned, and couldn't say the rest.

"Hello, Ms. Thompson, this is Adrian Cowell, we have an appointment today." Adrian changed Emma from left to right and said with a smile.

"Um ... yes, Mr. Cowell ... hello ..." Ms. Thompson finally returned to God, and curiously looked at him and the little girl in his arms before saying, "You seem to be late. "

"Yes, I'm sorry, something went wrong," Adrian shrugged. "This kid must follow me."

Thompson's curious look became stronger, but she still made a please gesture: "Let's go ahead."

Walking down the traditional English-style aisle, Adrian Thompson immediately came to the living room. The two men sitting in the living room were talking, and stood up when they saw someone coming.

"Introduction, this is Adrian Cowell, the youngest golden palm winner who has received the most media attention during this time." Ms. Thompson first introduced Adrian to the two men, then turned around first A man with a square face, looking to her left, looking to her age: "This is my husband Kenneth Blaine."

Followed to the right, a tall but thin middle-aged man in his forties: "This is my agent, Paul Wilkinson, you're on the phone."

"I'm sorry, I'm late," shook hands with the two, Adrian said, "I hope I didn't keep you waiting."

"It's okay, I think there must be a reason." Kenneth glanced at the little girl in Adrian's arms, and said kindly, "Please sit down, Mr. Cowell."

"Thank you, please call me Adrian or Ed." Adrian nodded, sat down on the couch, and put the little guy in his arms beside him.

"Remember our promise, Emma?" He hung from the little girl's cute nose.

"I see." Emma flattened her mouth, her hands flat, and sat down on the sofa.

"Emma?" Ms. Thompson next to him suddenly looked surprised.

"Oh, yes, Ms. Emma Thompson, the little boy has the same name as you," Adrian smiled at what he thought. "Even the spelling is the same, which is a coincidence."

Today he came to visit the British actress Emma Thompson who "won" won the 65th Academy Award for Best Actress with "Howard Manor", just like the "Smelling Women" with Passino, Adrian Use the "original class" to copy the movie almost perfectly to ensure the quality, and then complete your own plan.

"She is your ... daughter?" Emma Thompson asked tentatively.

"No, she is ... the daughter of a friend of mine." Adrian gestured, then turned back and patted Emma's head with a smile. The little girl raised her head and gave him a sweet smile, followed by leaning towards him, and pressed him closer.

The three people in their eyes exchanged a thoughtful look, then Thompson coughed dryly: "Well, Adrian, let's get down to business, I'm curious, why did you invite me to play Howard Manor?" "

"Because in my opinion, you are the most suitable person." Adrian shrugged. "No matter in temperament or appearance, you are very suitable for the role of Margaret."

"Um ... thanks." Thompson accepted his compliment with a smile, before she realized she was asking the wrong question.

Seeing her a little embarrassed, her agent Wilkinson took over the topic: "Excuse me, Mr. Adrian, why would you want to bring the novel" Howard Manor "to the big screen?"

To translate this, that is: How can you, a director known in the cult style, suddenly make a Victorian British film? Are you sure you can make such a movie? How can you prove that you have the ability to make this film well?

They can't help but think so much. If Adrian's production of "Shawshank's Redemption" is more of a plot-oriented movie, Thompson may have agreed. Looking at his three, oh, now there are four movies, most of which are full of swear words, full of violence and black humor. The movie that won the Golden Palm not long ago brought this form to the extreme. If it weren't for his "Redemption of Shawshank" and a name nominated by the Oscar's youngest and best director, Thompson would probably think it was a joke.

The difference between the two styles is really too big to be imagined, so Thompson is still skeptical in the face of his invitation. After all, she is now a well-known British actor. Only those actors who can't wait to become famous, or whose popularity is low, and who want to transform, will desperately devote themselves to this experimental film.

Of course, even if there are so many questions, they won't ask them outright, otherwise it would be a shame. In this circle that focuses on connections and images, everyone will try to avoid this behavior. But as long as Adrian is not a fool, he won't be able to hear the meaning. If he is sincere, then he will naturally explain.

"What ... what do you say?" Adrian smiled. "Sorry, please give me a few minutes to think."

After a two or three minute pause, he opened his mouth again: "I think you guys should know something. My grandmother was British. I didn't spend a lot of time in London when I was a kid. The cultural atmosphere in England-both upper and lower Yes-in a way that has a great influence on me, so my first work was chosen to be produced in the UK. Of course, at that time I did not understand what these meant, even when I was in high school I have read many novels by Mr. Foster.

Until one day I suddenly woke up-there have been many reports about this in the media, and I will not elaborate. I started to be a director. I wanted to express the countless pictures in my head through the camera. Those things are constantly beating here. Thoughts and feelings I have never had before are so violently sprayed out, making me anxious Desperately to describe. Among them is the work of Mr. Foster. If it wasn't for The Room with a View, it would have been on the screen in a few years. I would definitely choose this novel. Of course, "Howard Manor" is also an excellent novel, especially after I woke up and got a deeper understanding after rereading, so I bought the adaptation right early.

But you also know that as a newcomer, it is not easy to adapt such a well-known novel into a movie, so I choose to make some relatively low-cost movies first, and I can accumulate qualifications while practicing skills. Fortunately, my kung fu has not been in vain and has been recognized by many people, so I think I can now start making Howard Manor. I can definitely control and control this novel. "

In fact, to persuade an actor is very short answer, first praise the other person's most proud and favorite things, such as acting skills or local culture; and then continue to brag about themselves, such as telling some experiences, thoughts and feelings. This is the same as the actors always say that this is their best movie. Of course, this degree must be well grasped, not only to make the other party happy and surprised but not to have an objection.

But more importantly, there must be capital to say so, such as the nomination of an Oscar for best director, or the Golden Palm Awards at the Cannes Film Festival. With these, although the method is very cliché, it definitely works.

"You have to admit, your speech is very tempting, Adrian," Thompson said after a moment of groaning. As a famous British actress, although a little tempted, it does not mean that he will agree, "but I heard here Before, you have already produced a relatively literary film, and you still work with Al Pacino, but you have been refrigerated. Can you know why? "

"This involves a promotion of the film, especially the" Vulgar Fiction "," Adrian replied, avoiding the importance. "Although the media have speculated that I am dissatisfied with this film, I think it is a failure, so It will be refrigerated, but I will tell everyone one day in the second half of the year that they are wrong. I dare not say that this will be my best work, but I can guarantee that this is the best time for Al.

Thompson was silent, neither Bryner nor Wilkinson spoke, and Adrian held up the tea cup and smiled softly at the black tea.

At this time, although she was sitting side by side, Emma, ​​who had been restless looking around, pulled the corner of her clothes: "Ed, I want to go to the bathroom."

"Hmm ..." Adrian looked at the little guy in a little embarrassment ~ www.readwn.com ~ and looked at Thompson and Blaine.

"I'll take her." Blaine stood up immediately.

Although Emma was reluctant, she followed Blaine after Adrian's persuasion.

Thompson in her eyes said suddenly after the little girl left: "She seems to be attached to you."

"I'm trying to get her to reduce this attachment, and it's better to return to normal levels." Adrian sighed softly.

"Oh?" Thompson looked at him with interest.

"Remember a bus accident in London last year?" Adrian no longer concealed, "Emma's parents were killed that day, and I was on the scene ..."

He tried to use short words to tell the whole thing before the little girl returned. Even though it was already simple, Thompson couldn't help but keep his eyes wide. After looking at the little Emma who sat back to Adrian, and looked at Adrian who was joking with Emma, ​​and exchanged a look with her agent, she opened her mouth before Adrian asked. : "It looks like this should be a good choice." ()