King of Hollywood

"Don't think about it that much, it's just a matter of a few days. Kubrick won't delay it for a long time." Adrian originally wanted to say something, but in the end he just waved his hand. Of course, as always, a soft bang sounded on Charlize's hips. Charlize glared at him immediately, and walked quickly away from the room with Adrian's cheerful laughter.

In the next few days, Adrian did nothing and took Emma to play around. The little guy was very happy about his coming again. He deliberately sang and danced in front of him, which was very cute. In addition, Adrian also made a special trip to Edinburgh and talked with Rowling who is finishing the second part of the Harry Potter series. Although the sales of "Magic Stone" in the UK were not particularly good, But in the United States, it is quite good. It is also in the bottom of the best-seller list of the New York Times. Rowling has completely escaped the dilemma of life and entered the ranks of the middle class.

"No need, Joe, this is what you deserve, isn't it?" Faced with Rowling's repeated thanks, Adrian said so, after thinking about it, he decided to wait until the second "Secret Room" was published. It seems too early to talk to Rowling about film adaptation.

On the fifth day after the on-site visit, Kubrick's eldest daughter, Anya, once again invited Adrian and Clarkson to the small manor. The old man who could neither speak nor move in bed thought for so long and finally agreed. .

"In principle, the father allowed Mr. Adrian to take over, and also allowed Mr. Adrian to make adjustments according to his own requirements. However, after the film production is completed, it must be reviewed by the father. If the father is not satisfied, the film cannot be changed from any Channels are OK. "In the bedroom I visited last time, Anya voiced the condition in front of her father and sister leaning on the bed.

"I think it's okay, right, Pine?" Adrian looked at Clarkson, because he had asked him for it, so Warner took the matter entirely to him.

"Should ... no problem." Clarkson sighed helplessly.

"Suddenly I made a big mistake, so you are so sure to please Stanley? He is a picky guy and I have played with him more than once. Sometimes he is not satisfied with his stuff, let alone. ... This time it was the forefront to let others take over his stuff. "Clarkson said with a grin after he came out of the small manor again.

If Adrian takes over the production and Kubrick is not satisfied, if the box office is not good, you can use video tapes and other means to recover some of the costs, but if it does not work, it is a complete loss.

"It is definitely impossible to be 100% satisfied, but I believe it will not cross the bottom line of his heart." Adrian vowed swearing, and then looked at Clarkson's frowning expression and laughed: "Well, Payne, filming many times It ’s no different from gambling, and you do n’t know what the end will be until the last minute. You all admit that Kubrick's letting someone take over this time is unprecedented, so why not believe that I can create a miracle? ”

"Indeed, you are a miracle director, so hopefully there will be a miracle in the end." Clarkson sighed again and smiled in self-consolation.

Although it takes some time to sign the contract, after all, it is verbal to say "if the father is not satisfied, then the movie cannot be run from any channel". It is not legal and it is easy to get lost, but those are all As for the lawyer, Adrian returned to Los Angeles to start some preliminary work after getting the promise.

For example, after Kubrick moved to the UK, the movies were basically shot in the UK, and soon he went to other places. Although the script of "The Eyes Wide Open" wrote a story born in New York, he still insisted on shooting in the UK. Before that, he had already contacted the studio and planned to set up a street set in New York here. This cost can be quite a lot. It can be said that most of the cost of the entire movie was spent on it.

However, now that Adrian has taken over, the plan for setting up the setting in the UK is only on paper. Naturally, it is better to pull to New York for field shooting.

In addition, I have to meet with the crew members. Many people have worked with Kubrick several times. Although Adrian will bring a few familiar people, most of them still have to be reserved. After all, they Relatively familiar with Kubrick's style, so it is necessary to have a good relationship in advance, but the most important thing is to communicate with the male and female protagonists.

"Paine, I remember when I promised to play because of Stanley's invitation, but why is it now Ed?" In a private club's box, Tom Cruise looked at Payne Clarkson and asked, tone Li Yin faintly questioned, but then he looked at Adrian with a signature smile: "Sorry, Ed, I don't want to offend you, I just want to understand why this happened. "

"I understand." Adrian smiled and didn't say much, focusing entirely on Cruise, as if Nicole Deman beside him didn't exist.

"You know, Tommy, Stanley has had a stroke. It's very serious. He can't even say a word, let alone direct a movie. But he sold the right to adapt the novel more than a decade ago. Now Adrian has indicated in time that he can take over, and impressed him with his ability and sincerity. Why can't we continue? "Clarkson said openly and sincerely.

"Oh, of course, Ed is a well-known miracle director." Cruise smiled, a hint of disapproval flashed in his eyes, followed him and asked in confusion immediately: "But, as far as I know, Stanley's Personality, no one is allowed to get involved in your own movie. How do you convince him, Pine? "

In response, Cruise looked at his agent, and Kingsley immediately took over the topic: "Yeah, Mr. Clarkson, everyone knows that Stanley Spinbridge is shooting" The Shining "and" Space "Wandering 1" had troubles with the original authors Arthur Clark and Stephen King, and the reason was that they did not agree with their view of the script. Arthur chose to give in and Stephen criticized the movie version of "The Shining" more than once. "

Then she took a trip with both hands, and the meaning was obvious. How can you convince this stubborn old man? Or did you Warner want to kick Kubrick unilaterally because of a stroke?

"This starts from two points. Of course, the external cause is that Stanley has been preparing for this film for many years, and he is unwilling to give up now, but the internal cause ..." Clarkson said, looking at Adrian, with some doubts in his heart. As an executive of Warner, of course, he knew that Adrian was working on a movie with Cruise. The relationship between the two should be fine. Why is Cruise showing that expression?

Cruise thought he was secretive, but a few people present could see it clearly.

Although he kept turning his thoughts, Clarkson's mouth did not stop: "As I said just now, Ed impressed Stanley with his sincerity and ability. Before today, we have been to England and Stanley communicated in person, and Ed's idea was approved by him. After all, without his consent, even if someone wants to take over, it is impossible to ask his family to ensure that you will get what you want. Answer. "

Kingsley immediately whispered to Cruise and asked Nicole a few words from time to time. Nicole didn't seem to be opinionated. She simply stopped by saying a few words each time. But as long as Cruise sees a little bit long after she speaks a little bit, she can quickly grab the conversation, and some things can be guessed one or two.

"Tommy, can you tell me, why are you hesitating?" Adrian finally asked out loud after seeing them talk for a long time without results.

"Well ... the point is that it was because I wanted to work with Stanley that Nicole and I agreed." Cruise gestured hard, and then he continued to explain what he said: "I didn't mean not to want Working with you, Ed, I just think, if we want to work together, why not pick a new movie? "

"I understand your mood, Tommy, sometimes making a movie is like gambling. The script looks good and very good, but it may be a mess, especially the work of a director with a unique style." Adrian Qing With a smile, there was a casual feeling in the look, "But when did I miss it, Tommy? Even Stanley admitted that I was qualified to take over his work, why not try it?"

Adrian crossed his hands on the table to support his chin, and looked at Cruz with a lot of provocation in his eyes. Unlike Cruise's self-conceived, secretive approach, no one can tell except face to face. In this respect, Cruise is not Adrian's opponent.

"I believe you can shine in" Mr. Sweetheart ", why can't you believe that I can take control of" Open Eyes and Rings "?" He continued in a leisurely tone.

Cruise squeezed her lips, her smile closed, she took another look at Adrian and took a deep breath before frowning for a moment before looking at her wife.

"What do you think, Nicole?" He put on his signature smile again. Although it was very sunny and charming, he would feel a bit fake when he saw it too much.

"Perhaps ..." Nicole looked unsurely at Adrian, who lowered his head and was holding the coffee in the cup as if he and Cruz weren't at all concerned.

Nicole's hands under the table involuntarily pinched into fists.

"Maybe try," she whispered to her husband.

After hearing the answer, Cruise raised an eyebrow, and after a moment of groaning, directed his smile at Adrian again: "Well, I have no opinion."

"I'm glad to work with you fully, Tommy." A meaningful look crossed Adrian's eyes, then he stood up and stretched out his hand to Cruise.

Now that it was settled, Adrian had no need to stay any longer, and soon shook hands with the Cruise and their agent, Kingsley.

"I remember you seem to be working with Tommy, don't you, Ed?" Clarkson couldn't help asking when he was out of the club.

"What do you want to ask, Payne?" Adrian said casually.

"Don't you think Tommy seems so hostile to you?" Clarkson made it clear.

"Yes, I know, but if you ask me why, I don't know." Adrian shrugged.

He didn't lie. Cruise did not do this once or twice, but he really didn't know why. God knew what Cruise was thinking. However, combining some of Cruise's words and deeds since several contacts, in comparison with some things in memory, Adrian probably guessed a bit, not sure but there should be some relationship, only that the mind is not broad and will not be carried out. A self-regulating person is really ... sad.

However, this also made Adrian do some things to feel more at ease, thinking about the situation when leaving, his mouth could not help but slightly rise. When he said goodbye, he and Nicole gently shook hands and pulled out their hands, as if facing a stranger, and left without looking back.

After basic communication with the cast members and two starring actors, Adrian went to New York again at the end of April. There are not many real-life scenes in New York. Most of the films are still arranged in the Los Angeles studio. Warner Of course, I agree with both hands. If Kubrick wants to set up all the scenery in Britain, it will cost one-half more.

Kubrick's films are definitely not going to make any money, even if they are now taking over the director Miracle. Since Adrian has been recognized by Kubrick, he will definitely not add commercial elements to it. Although Kubrick cannot help but start filming, do not forget that if he is not satisfied, the movie will not work. And Adrian will not joke about his reputation, so save it or save it.

"Well, I admit that this is the right place, you stand, Kiki." Adrian said to the smiling girl while making people look like a few blocks.

"How? I said it would be useful to bring me," Kirsten said. She wore a light-colored long-sleeved T-shirt and a dark short jacket, trousers and sneakers on the outside. Vigor is vividly expressed.

"Yes yes, but can you speak so loudly." Adrian sighed and looked at the few people who were busy. Fortunately, there were not many people brought, and Charlize stayed in Los Angeles.

Kirsten would appear here because when he came to Adrian's office as usual, after hearing that he was about to go to New York on the spot to inspect the setting of the next movie, the girl who was thinking about it came over coquettishly.

"I've lived in New York for a while, and I'm familiar with the neighborhoods, especially Brooklyn. I can find whatever atmosphere you want." Kirsten was riding on Adrian's thigh while he was carrying His neck had just recovered from the "guidance" of his fingers, the flushing of his face had not faded, and the soft voice sounded like red wine before bed, quite comfortable.

She did live in New York, otherwise she would not have participated in the audition of "This Killer Is Not Too Cold", and in this case, Adrian immediately agreed. But he was not dizzy, so Kirsten went to New York with his mother Inez.

She told most of the truth to her mother, and only modified it a little bit. She said that she had moved Adrian on the pretext of "traveling with her mother in New York", so her mother had to help her panic. Inez naturally agreed to her daughter's request. She also knew that her daughter's achievements today were related to Adrian, so she had to maintain a good relationship with the miracle director as much as possible, but she didn't know that her daughter had gone further. far.

"Well, now that I've chosen, I should send you back." Adrian said, after telling the person in charge, he took the girl into the car parked on the street.

"Since it's so early, we might as well go shopping elsewhere. I have been looking for the block you want these days, and it's time to rest." Kirsten said with a smile on the front passenger seat.

"That's not okay. I promised your mother to get you back in the first time." Adrian shook his head, leaned over and tied her safety belt to her, then bounced her round face: " Safety comes first. I rarely drive on the streets of New York. "

"Oh, Ed, don't you do that?" Kirsten took the opportunity to grab his arm and put it on the whole person, saying in a pleading tone.

Feeling the sensation of the newly raised elbow, Adrian sighed: "Let's go, I'll go for two-thirds of the way, and then go back for the remaining third."

"Okay." Kirsten's undisguised disappointment appeared in her eyes, and she knew that what Adrian had decided was basically unchanged.

Seeing her appearance, Adrian chuckled, and then moved the car. How could Kirsten wonder what he might not know, but well, some things should still be appetizing. Anyway, it is still in the shelf life. Isn't it?

As he said, first he drove a few streets and then stopped two streets away from Kirsten and Mom's apartment-Inez had a nice little apartment in New York ~ www. readwn.com ~ so didn't stay at the hotel-followed the two of them on a walk.

Although Kirsten was not very interested, but laughed constantly in Adrian's humorous words, and no one was better at coaxing women, no matter what kind of woman he was.

"Well, that's it, Kiki," Adrian touched her head after sending Kirsten down the steps of the apartment, "don't be so anxious, you know, I like you very much. "

"Yes, I know." Kirsten sighed, then rolled his eyes and looked at Adrian hesitantly: "I don't know if I can tell you something ..."

"Oh?" Adrian then bent down, who knew the girl suddenly wrapped around his neck, and just kissed him firmly on the face in the sight.

"Kiki" Adrian called out in annoyance, and glanced around quickly. It seemed that few people noticed, and there was no one behind the apartment window.

"I just want to remember." Kirsten grinned with a grin, and quickly opened the door and slipped into the room.