Chapter 964: Director's Privilege
Eric smiled playfully and shook Scarlett Johansson's little hand, judging from some of the small details just now, it was probably not an accident that he was able to meet Scarlett here. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info
However, Eric didn't pursue these twists and turns, there were too many people in Hollywood who tried to get close to him, and he just said to the girl in front of him who was still quite young-faced: "I know you, you played his daughter in Sean Connery's "Deadly Trap." ”
After all, the fourteen or fifteen-year-old girl couldn't have any deep thoughts, and Scarlett Johansson, who was still trying to keep her composure, heard this, and her face suddenly showed a flattered expression, and she stammered a little: "Really, really, Mr. Williams, me, how are you acting?"
"Great," Eric said with a smile of approval.
In fact, Scarlett Johansson only has a few very simple shots in "Deadly Trap", and she can't see any acting skills at all. However, the fact that she was able to play the role of Sean Connery's daughter in this movie shows that the girl's family has deep connections in Hollywood.
"Deadly Trap" is a Warner crime thriller with a production cost of $50 million, which is considered a big production. Not to mention the male protagonist Sean Connery in this movie, the female protagonist Kate Capshaw is also very popular, she is Spielberg's wife. Scarlett Johansson was able to play the daughter of Sean Connery and Kate Capshaw a few years ago when she turned 10 years ago, which is enough to make 99% of Hollywood actors look forward to it. Most actors in Hollywood don't necessarily get the opportunity to work with A-list celebrities until the end of their acting careers.
When the other girls heard Eric compliment Scarlett Johansson, they reacted and immediately began to introduce themselves.
Eric patiently listened to the group of girls for a while, then pointed to his watch and said with a smile: "Okay, girls, since you are back, I will also go home from work." ”
In a sigh of loss, Miranda felt very proudly step forward and hold herself to leave together, Eric let go of her without a trace, shook his head and said: "Not today, let's go play with your sisters, but remember to go back early, I will call Sanchez in the evening to ask if you are home on time." ”
Miranda wanted to show off her intimacy with Eric, but at this time, she was rejected by Eric in front of a group of girlfriends, and immediately pouted, shook his arm and said coquettishly: "Eric, I don't want to go back to Beverly." ”
"Be obedient, don't make trouble," Eric was unmoved, looking at the girls around him, Eric realized that he was too permissive with Miranda, and that this Nizi was not as smart as he thought.
After saying this to Miranda Kerr, Eric smiled at the other girls and boarded the helicopter with his bodyguards.
Looking at the black helicopter whizzing away, Scarlett Johansson was a little excited, when her mother mysteriously told her to be more friends with Miranda, she also felt very puzzled, all this experience today, especially when she just met Eric Williams, made her completely understand her mother's intentions.
What's more, Eric Williams actually knew himself, which was definitely the biggest surprise of the day.
Since 1988, Eric's films have turned a large number of unknown young actors into first-line superstars. Even regardless of Eric's huge wealth, his recent two consecutive films that have exceeded one billion at the global box office still make his status in Hollywood reach a point that is difficult for everyone to achieve.
Although Scarlett is not very old, because she entered the vanity fair of Hollywood early, she has a lot of experience than Miranda in terms of human sophistication, and she knows very well that Eric just knows her name, which is a very big opportunity for her.
Thinking of the movie adaptation of Miramax's best-selling novel that he recently auditioned for, if Eric Williams could help him say a few words, he would definitely be able to get the role easily.
That role is much heavier than the small role in "Deadly Trap", equivalent to the second female lead, and her mother's connections in Hollywood are not enough to help her get it. It's just that after this time, I don't know when I'll see Eric Williams again.
Well, perhaps, Miranda can ask for Eric Williams' contact information.
"Miranda, what the hell is inside the Shell Villa?"
"Isn't Eric so good in bed?"
"When will you take us to Sharp Corner Manor?"
“……”
Another chattering voice was heard, interrupting Scarlett's thoughts.
Although Eric didn't take Miranda away just now, it didn't affect how the other girls felt about Miranda.
Western girls are very precocious, and none of the girls around Miranda are ignorant of the world, they are not sensitive to issues such as age, but they are very envious of Miranda to be Eric Williams' little girlfriend. Therefore, as soon as Eric left, Miranda was immediately surrounded again and asked questions.
Miranda Kerr was surrounded by her sisters, and the original loss quickly dissipated, and she soon became arrogant.
Scarlett made up her mind and hugged her face with a smile on her face.
"Iron Man" does not have many scenes in Las Vegas, but as one of the hottest hotels in Las Vegas, it is naturally impossible for Caesars Palace to stop business to cooperate with the filming of the film.
Eric and his convoy set off early Monday morning from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. He wanted to fly to Las Vegas in his VH-60N helicopter, which would take only an hour and a half to reach his destination, even from the Sharp Corner Estate in Malibu, compared to the entire morning with the crew.
However, Eric believes that the filming of the film crew is the same as the march of the army in ancient times, and as the core creator of the crew, it is best to share the ups and downs with the employees.
The crew has already chartered a mid-range suite in the Caesars Palace Hotel for everyone to live in, and Eric naturally has a hard time choosing the villa-style apartment he once lived in, and he can hardly bear to live in a hotel now. However, if you live in your own home, there is no problem. These days, Eric's assistant office has prepared a villa for Eric in Las Vegas in advance.
After arriving in Las Vegas, the crew did not have any scenes in the afternoon, just set up the banquet scene for Colonel Roddy to present the capstone award to Tony Stark tomorrow.
The filming of the cave scene in the previous half month was basically a scene between Eric and Ed Harris, who played Dr. Ethan, and this time, Jeff Bridges, Don Cheadle, Natasha Hensquch, and Larry Ellison, who was tricked by Eric, will all join the group.
In a cafeteria in Caesar's Palace, the crew of the crew who had traveled hundreds of kilometers was having dinner, and after a long journey, although most of the people were a little tired, the atmosphere in the restaurant was very lively.
Instead, Eric hides at a table in the corner of the dining room and talks with Barry Weiss, president of Firefly Records, who has just returned from a long journey from Europe, about negotiating the acquisition of Viking Records. It's been two months since we've been in contact with Virgin Records' parent company, EMI Records.
"Since a week ago, EMMOI has not made any concessions, and they have bitten the price at $1.3 billion, which is 100 million higher than the ceiling we agreed on before. I have been in contact with the senior management of Momoyo a few more times, but nothing has happened, so I can only fly back and let you decide. ”
Barry Weiss explained the current situation in one breath, looked at the food he had just taken from the buffet table, but it was difficult to develop an appetite, just took a sip of the pure water next to him, and then looked at Eric, waiting for him to make a decision.
Eric didn't mean to start eating, his fingers tapped lightly on the table, and after a while, he said, "If we give up on buying Viking Records, do you think Momoyo will still be able to find a buyer who can get rid of this burden?"
Barry Weiss hesitated, but said matter-of-factly: "If the price exceeds $1 billion, it is basically unlikely, the actual value of Viking Records is not more than $800 million at most, and no other buyer will be willing to take it up at a high price except us." ”
"That's fine, Viking Records has been in decline for a few years, but the foundation is still there, and that's why we're willing to take over. If it is delayed for a few more years, I am afraid that Viking records will be fundamentally rotten, and when the time comes, let alone 1 billion dollars, even if it is halved, no one will be interested in it anymore. So, although Firefly needs Vikings very much, as long as the management of Momoyo is a little more sensible, they will not miss this good opportunity to get rid of their burden," Eric shrugged and said, "So, you can call over there and tell them our highest offer, $1.2 billion, and let Momoyo give us an accurate answer tomorrow, if they refuse, there is no need to talk about this deal." ”
Barry Weiss was a little worried: "Eric, I don't think $1.3 billion is unacceptable. ”
"$1.2 billion, $1.3 billion, it's really not much of a difference for the Firefly Group," Eric said, "But, Barry, since we set the maximum price of $1.2 billion, we have to stick with it." If we make a concession this time, there will definitely be a concession in the future, step by step, and one day you will find that you have no way to retreat. Viking Records is our best option, but definitely not the only one, and if this deal falls through, I can still give you a budget of $1.2 billion to expand the Firefly Records division if you want. So, you think about it, and I'll go talk to Joss and them for a while. ”
After Eric finished speaking, he picked up his plate and walked towards Joss Whedon and the others, ignoring Barry Weiss, who was in a state of gain and loss. Eric admires Barry Weiss's talent at managing the record company, but if he doesn't even make that decision, Eric won't feel sorry for him if he leaves the Firefly Group.
Walking to the table of Joss Whedon, Jeff Bridges, Larry Ellison and others, Eric happened to hear Larry Ellison, who had shaved off his stubble, asking Joss Whedon how to play Harpy Hogan well, looking like he was going to do a line of love. Ever since learning that Eric himself played Tony Stark, Larry Ellison has been holding back his energy to steal the limelight from Eric. Eric could also see Larry Ellison's thoughts, but he was not worried in the slightest, but was very happy.
The character of Harpy Hogan doesn't even have a few lines, and Larry Ellison doesn't have the natural strong aura of Jack Nicholson and other old Hollywood actors in front of the camera, and it is basically impossible to steal the limelight of the protagonist. Eric had been afraid that Larry Ellison would take care of it, and if that was the case, he would rather replace him temporarily.
Noticing Eric coming over, Natasha Hensquich, who was listening carefully to the conversation of several big men, immediately patted the empty seat next to her and showed a nice smile: "Eric, sit here." ”
As soon as Eric nodded, Larry Ellison protested dissatisfiedly: "Hey, Natasha, that's not right, a beautiful woman should be reserved and wait for a man to come forward and be courteous, not the other way around." ”
Natasha Hensquich didn't mind Larry Ellison's ridicule at all, and said generously: "Mr. Ellison, I've been waiting for you to be courteous, but unfortunately you only have Mr. Director in your eyes." ”
The joke was obviously much worse than Larry Ellison's, and everyone couldn't help but laugh.
Eric also smiled and put down his plate, sat down next to Natasha Hensquage, felt the good perfume smell coming from the girl, and asked, "So, Larry, what were you talking to Jos?"
"Eric, I've been reading the Iron Man comics again this time, and Harpy Hogan is a very important character, so don't you think I've been playing too little in this movie?"
"Larry, I think you should be stingy since you're only getting paid a dollar, and don't think about doing anything other than a dollar. ”
Larry Ellison didn't wait for Eric to continue, and once again showed a resentful expression and complained: "To be exact, I paid $4,999,999 upside down." ”
Eric corrected seriously: "That's advertising sponsorship, not upside down, we have a contract, it's very formal." ”
The laughter rang out again.
After lunch, Barry Weiss made up his mind, and after a few chats with Eric, he left the Caesars Palace Hotel and planned to return to Los Angeles immediately.
Eric didn't need to be involved in the afternoon set and rehearsals, and he was about to go back to his Las Vegas lodging to rest for a while, when Natasha Hensquich came over: "Eric, you shouldn't have any work in the afternoon, can you tell me about our rivalry?"
Everyone gradually left the restaurant, and Eric also walked out with Natasha Hensquic, and said with a smile: "Shouldn't it be the director's prerogative to talk about such things as a beautiful actress, Jos will probably hate me when he finds out." ”
Natasha Hensquich glanced at Eric, but her expression was quite charming, and said, "I just want to talk to you about the lines, I can't control what you men think." ”
Eric smiled: "Then come with me, I bought a villa at the Las Vegas Country Club and will live there for the next few days." ”
Natasha Hensquich showed a worried little expression, not knowing whether it was true or not: "You don't want to take me out to do something, do you?"
"Will you resist?"
"Do you want me to resist?"
"The harder you push, the better. ”
“……”
"Okay, don't roll your eyes, my assistant will come with us too, along with the bodyguards. (To be continued.) )