Chapter 232 The Road to Seeking Dreams

Chapter 232 The Road to Seeking Dreams

There are numerous bars on Sunset Boulevard, which is the center of nightlife in Los Angeles. The most famous bar is the Viper House, because the big star Johnny Depp is the owner here. The exterior walls of the bar are all painted as Depp's favorite The jet black seems to match the name very well. It is full of dark and death atmosphere, and it is also in line with Johnny Depp's decadent and alternative temperament.

This bar is full of stories and is one of the favorite gathering places for young Hollywood stars, where you can find everything you need to party, handsome, beautiful, alcohol, marijuana, coca, and even heroin, although in 1993 At that time, Rui Fan? Phoenix fell on the sidewalk outside the bar because of a drug overdose, and never stood up again. Depp will also launch a special commemorative event every year, but people are forgetful, here is still Hollywood's most famous carnival.

Hi, Duke.

Just as he walked into the bar and was still trying to adjust to the dim lights and boiling music, Duke heard Depp's voice coming from the side. Perhaps it was his usual style. The other party came over and gave him a hug.

Welcome! He patted Duke hard on the back.

Duke was not used to being so close to a man. After hugging, he moved away a little, I haven't said thank you yet, Depp, you provided the best place for the crew to relax.

Looking around, the members of the crew from various positions are scattered in every corner of the bar, men are chasing beautiful women, women are teasing handsome guys, and people in twos and threes are gathering together to smoke clouds.

Didn't you pay?

Walking towards the bar with Duke, Depp looks like a hippie on the street no matter what, Do you want me to thank you for bringing high turnover to the bar?

With that, he and Duke both laughed.

After a few chats at the bar, Sofia Coppola came over and Depp shrugged to Duke. Get up and go somewhere else.

A glass of dark beer, thank you.

Asking for a beer, Sophia sat on the high chair next to her and asked curiously, Where's your girlfriend?

It's temporary! Duke reminded her, holding up the wine glass and touching it with Sophia. I came by myself. I don't think Kate will come tonight. Who knows.

After drinking a big sip of dark beer, Sofia Coppola turned to look at Duke, Don't put too much pressure on yourself, it's you who are the most tired of the crew these months.

You still know me. Duke just smiled.

Sophia continued, With your current wealth. You can afford the investment.

That's $25 million! Duke emphasized.

There is an unwritten rule in Hollywood that directors will never make a movie with their own money. Sophia gestured to Duke, raised the glass, and said before drinking, You break this rule without hesitation. If If you really lose, you can only blame yourself.

Few people would say that to him now except Sophia, Duke nodded. Thank you for the reminder, Sophia.

You got more than 180 million US dollars in Independence Day. Saving Private Ryan can also get more than 120 million US dollars. Sophia still warned, This money is not enough for film production. Say, it doesn't matter, two or three major productions miss. All will be lost.

Reaching out and patted Sophia, Duke smiled and said, With you reminding me, I believe it won't be so bad.

Sofia Coppola suddenly fell into silence, the smile on her face gradually disappeared, and the monotonous nasal voice that had not appeared for a long time sounded again, I'm afraid I won't be able to remind you in the future.

Turning his head, Duke looked at Sophia, her serious expression was obviously not joking, and she could only sigh.

Sofia Coppola has his own directorial dream, and many people in his production team have it. This is a dream that no one can stop, not to mention the strong support of the Coppola family behind Sofia.

Moreover, the two have completely different movie concepts. She and Zach Snyder chose to be independent first, which was actually what he expected.

Find the right project? Duke asked.

Sophia nodded and shook her head again, A novel, I'm still talking about it, it may not be able to be negotiated, but I'm going to make a few experimental films first. The money I made from you in the past two years is enough for me to shoot several films. .

Holding up the glass, Duke gestured to Sophia, I wish you success! Become the best female director in Hollywood.

After drinking, Duke said again, The first two works are very important, Sophia, don't worry, but also pay attention to the type of theme you choose, my suggestion, don't try commercial films lightly, literary-oriented films are the most suitable for your thinking. .

Thank you! Sophia was not polite at all, If you encounter a problem that cannot be solved, I will come to you, and you don't want to stay out of it!

Before she could finish speaking, she laughed, Duke, the past few years of working with you have been the most rewarding and fulfilling period of time for me. Sometimes, when I think about it, I feel that time is always so short... …”

Hey, my dear. Duke gently flicked the glass and interrupted Sophia, You're just working alone, this circle is so big, it's not like we won't see each other in the future, don't make it look like life and death, okay?

Sophia laughed and drank the dark beer in the cup, We will have many opportunities to meet in the future. I'll take a few sips, won't we?

Duke shrugged, not wanting to move, Sophia turned and walked towards the smoky crowd.

Sitting here, Duke's eyes swept across the bar, just like Sophia, these main members of his team also have different ideas, and some people will definitely leave in the future. This is how this circle is. The production team, people are not static, always in and out.

Besides, with Sofia Coppola's thoughts and family background, how could it be possible for him to be his assistant for a long time?

Hi, Duke.

Hearing the greeting, Duke nodded to the side, Long time no see, Keanu.

Then, he looked beside Keanu Reeves, it was a very familiar face, he couldn't help asking, Your girlfriend, don't you introduce me?

Just an ordinary friend. Keanu Reeves quickly introduced, This is the heroine in my new movie Life and Death 2, Miss Sandra Bullock.

Hello, Director Rosenberg.

Without waiting for Reeves to continue to introduce, she reached out her hand, Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you, too. Duke gave her a light shake.

This is a typical American girl with a cheerful personality, and she is also taking the initiative to please Duke. The two sides sat together and said a few words, and then the topic turned to their new movie. Duke had to sigh with emotion, some things developed like this wonderful.

Keanu Reeves became famous earlier and began to sink earlier. In the past few years, he has not produced any works. Duke sold all the copyrights of Speed ​​of Life, so when the sequel was put on the agenda, Li Weiss did not turn down the male lead's invitation, and Sandra Bullock was the final winner of the re-audit due to Uma Thurman no longer playing the female lead.

At the same time, Duke also understands why 20th Century Fox is so embarrassed.

It was 20th Century Fox that took all the copyrights of Speed ​​of Life, of course, they were the investors of the film, and they paid as much as 100 million US dollars for the production of the sequel!

Combined with the Titanic investment and other ongoing projects, it's no surprise that Twentieth Century Fox was in financial trouble at a time when James Cameron was clamoring for additional investment.

After a few random questions, Duke also learned that Keanu Reeves' sequel was paid as much as $12 million!

The remuneration of actors in the sequel is a problem that the production company will never be able to solve.

Gradually, Duke had a plan in his mind. If the sequel to Speed ​​of Life and Death hits the streets as before, Keanu Reeves' salary will definitely plummet, and maybe he can be activated at that time?

After chatting for a long time, Keanu Reeves went to Johnny Depp. Sandra Bullock, who stayed here, seemed to have some ideas, and gave some hints in his words. Duke pretended not to understand, It's just vague, this man is not only famous for liking old cows to eat young grass, but his appearance is seriously inconsistent with his aesthetics.

Besides, another actress who looks much prettier than Sandra Bullock has come over.

Charlize Theron seemed to have inhaled some marijuana, and his eyes were blurred as if water could drip. When he was sitting next to Duke, half of his body was leaning on him.

It's boring here. She looked at Sandra Bullock and put her mouth in Duke's ear. Why don't we change places?

Where?

How many people can refuse Charlize Theron's invitation? This is not the first time for the two, and Duke has no intention of rejecting.

Let's go to my house. She breathed softly into Duke's ear. It's not far from here.

Charlize Theron's new home is indeed not far from here. Ten minutes later, Duke deliberately changed cars with Ben Watts and drove into the courtyard of Charlize's rented villa. The two got out of the car and walked in. The door, because it was contaminated with a lot of alcohol, went directly into the bathroom. A fierce battle broke out in the bathroom. Charlize Theron was panting, shouting and banging in the sound of the water. , constitutes a peculiar movement.

The water sprayed from the shower kept falling, Charlize, who had been leaning against the wall and facing Duke, turned around and slowly knelt down in front of him, the gorgeous face got closer and closer, and the bright eyes looked up, Honey, what do you think of my performance?

Excellent. Duke understood what she meant.

Can you keep more of my footage?

Duke could feel the hot and humid breath she exhaled, and nodded lightly, and Charlize came over.

That part of her performance was originally a win for her appearance, and Duke didn't plan to cut too much in post-production. (To be continued ^)

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