Chapter 197: Ambition

"The craziest event in the film industry and the most unlikely event in Hollywood of this century has turned into a fact - Duke Rosenberg wants to make a small-budget literary film!"

"We all know that Dukr Rosenberg's fame in Hollywood is due to his 'earth-shattering' explosives skills and brilliant camera movement skills. Because he is so good at blasting, he has always been rumored to be 'a man born when the comet hit the earth'! Now, the famous director, who has been dubbed the bomber and the Duke of Miรจ, has officially announced that his new work will be based on the Broadway musical "Chicago......"

In the reception room of the mansion, Tom Cruise flipped through several newspapers, including the three major newspapers, which were full of reports about Duke Rosenberg and his new film, which almost dominated the headlines of most entertainment pages.

"Panikelis and Dukra Rosenberg are as clever as ever."

Pat Kingsley, who had been talking to Nicole Kidman, turned her head and said to Cruise, "They used the preconceived notions of the industry and the public to easily set off a wave of public opinion, and no matter what the future holds, the film "Chicago" will be remembered by quite a few people." โ€

Closing the newspapers and setting them aside, Tom Cruise looked up, "Pat, what's the reaction in the circle?" โ€

"Duke's two collaborators on 'Saving Private Ryan,' Fox and Disney, made it clear that they would not be involved in the project." Kingsley pondered for a moment and then said, "Warners are still in contact with Nancy Josephson, and as expected, Jeff Robinoff will support Duke." โ€

She looked at Cruise, "Tom, it's time to make a decision. โ€

"Will he succeed?" Cruise asked, frowning.

"No one can guarantee the success of a movie." Pat Kingsley shook her head and said some references, "In the past four years, Duke has been producing movies at a rate of one a year, and "Chicago" will not start filming until next year's Oscars, or even longer, which is obviously not Duke's impulsive move, but wants to be more prepared." โ€

Tom Cruise nodded, sufficient preparation is the most basic condition for the success of the film.

"We've all dealt with him a lot, even a few times, but is he the kind of guy who gets so confident and arrogant that he gets carried away? โ€

Tom Cruise on this side was still thinking, and Nicole Kidman on the other side had already shaken her head, "Duke Rosenberg is prepared." โ€

Cruise looked at Nicole Kidman's pale cheeks, and the displeasure in his eyes flickered.

"It's an adventure."

This is one of the reasons why Tom Cruise has never made up his mind, "The subject matter of the film is really pleasing to the college, but ......"

"Tom, don't forget, this is just a low-budget literary film." Pat Kingsley would love to have an Oscar-caliber client to her name, "Even if it fails, it won't hurt your commercial appeal too much, what if it can be as successful as 'Saving Private Ryan'?" โ€

Jin Sili said unceremoniously, "Tom, you have top commercial appeal, but you have been criticized in terms of acting, you want to become the top star in Hollywood, you want to surpass Hanks, become a representative of actors, just business is not enough!" โ€

"He's got two Oscars, what about you?"

These words seem to touch Cruise's heart, his brows are furrowed, and his palms are slowly clenched into fists, now Hollywood talks about the most representative actors, when it comes to the stars with the highest status and salary, and even when it comes to the person named Tom, the first thing that most people think of is Tom Hanks, not him Tom Cruise!

Hanks was able to have such a status, and "Saving Private Ryan" with Duke Rosenberg played a huge role.

As her most important client, Pat Kingsley naturally wants to push Cruise to a higher position, "Tom, I told you before, I want you to be the best actor in Hollywood, to be the No1 in Hollywood, and if you still want to catch up and surpass Hanks, you have to make a difference at the Oscars." โ€

Her eyes flashed, "In my opinion, the reason why Duke Rosenberg chose such a cold subject is also to hit the Oscars, but with what I know about him, he can't just stay at this kind of small-budget movie, and he will inevitably return to the commercial mainstream in the future, if he can have a good relationship with him......"

Looking directly into Cruise's eyes, Kissley said in a solemn tone that she had never seen before, "Don't tell you that you don't know Duke's ability in business!" โ€

Tom Cruise was still thinking silently, but Nicole Kidman's pale blue eyes were rolling, she had read the script that Nancy Josephson had sent her......

On top of that, she has some dancing and singing skills!

"How much do they get paid?" Cruise's words interrupted Nicole Kidman's thoughts, and then Pat Kingsley was heard replying, "Three million dollars!" โ€

It is impossible for this kind of low-budget film to offer a salary that meets the value of the actor, Nicole Kidman is not surprised by this, big stars who appear in this kind of literary and artistic movies will basically reduce their salaries, and some even star for free.

"My bottom line is $5 million!"

Hearing this, Pat Kingsley nodded, Cruise was willing to let go, there was a salary to talk about, what she was most afraid of was that Cruise missed the opportunity because of previous disputes, and working with people she didn't like in Hollywood was nothing.

After discussing some more details, Pat Kingsley said goodbye and left, and Nicole Kidman took the initiative to send her out.

"Pat ......"

Walking out of the villa, Kidman finally didn't hold back, "I read the script ......"

"I'll talk to them!"

Seeing Kinsley nodding, Nicole Kidman breathed a sigh of relief, she has been in Hollywood for so many years, she is still a vase attached to Cruise, and understands that any opportunity is extremely important.

On the outskirts of Beverly Hills, in a small villa, Naomi Watts is hanging her throat in the garden, which is an essential project every day, and the young director, who is gradually estranged from her, gave her the promise of a heroine because of the fire, but with the other party's character, if she is not good enough, she will inevitably be abandoned.

With the news about Chicago boiling around lately, Naomi Watts has received definite information from her agent Nancy Josephson that the film is about to begin formal preparations, and auditions will be placed ahead of all preparations, as Duke has given all the actors four to five months of cabaret rehearsals.

Will I be able to get this role in the end?

On Loxi, she has a natural advantage over others, but Naomi Watts knows very well that if she wants to get this role, she can't solve it with the director, she needs to put more effort into singing, dancing and acting.

has been in Hollywood for so long, and she actually understands very well that if her own conditions are not enough, the heavyweight role in the film is definitely not something that can be obtained by being willing to take off her clothes and sleep with others.

In the theater of London's West End, Catherine Zeta-Jones walked out of the manager's office and returned to the dressing room, ignoring the various eyes that looked around her, silently packing up her belongings, she was no longer an actress in the play.

Last week, after receiving an audition invitation from Los Angeles, she quit her current job in a desperate fit and decided to go to Hollywood again and never return to London if she didn't succeed!

"It's just going to audition, there's a lot of competition in Hollywood, and it's very likely that you won't get a role."

Catching the sound of other people's discussions, Catherine Zeta-Jones turned her eyes slightly, the person who spoke was Rachel, who had torn her face since last year, even if this woman pretended to be calm, she could see from the other party's face that it was full of envy, resentment, jealousy and other negative feelings.

As if noticing Zeta-Jones' gaze, Rachel looked over without hesitation, looked at him, and sneered, "Am I not right?" Even if you climb into a Dukr Rosenberg bed, you won't be able to audition! โ€

Zeta-Jones suddenly laughed, and said in almost the same tone, "Unfortunately, you won't even get a chance to climb into his bed, Miss Rachel Weisz!" โ€

After saying that, she ignored the group of psychologically twisted losers in the dressing room, held a cardboard box, and strode out, until she reached the back door of the theater, and then stopped to get into a car waiting here.

"Done?"

In the driver's seat was a woman not much older than Zeta Jones, seeing her nodding, she started the car and drove towards Kensington, "Kate, are you ready?" โ€

"I've been preparing for this for half a year!"

This is the agent she has just changed from the United States, Zeta Jones looked ahead and said with great firmness, "From the day Duke Rosenberg found me, I was preparing for the audition, I will win the audition for Velma, I have to succeed!" I want to be Hollywood, to be the star of the world! โ€

"There are a few of them," the female agent said duly, "do you want to hear it?" โ€

"Say it, Vivien."

"A lot of people aren't optimistic about Duke Rosenberg's new film, even me." Vivien turned her head to look at Zeta Jones, "I know you're hesitant too, but Kate, for any actor who hasn't made a big hit, working with Duke Rosenberg is a huge opportunity. โ€

Zeta-Jones had been watching Vivien, and she knew there was something else going on underneath the agent.

"I don't dare to say that Duke Rosenberg can compare to Spielberg, but to say that he is a director who stands in the front row of Hollywood, I believe no one will refute, even if he occasionally misses once, it will not affect his status in the industry, and this is not the genre he is good at, as long as he returns to the commercial mainstream, there will be countless production companies that want to pay for his films."

The car stopped at the red light, and the female agent turned her head to stare at Zeta-Jones, "Kate, do you know what this means to you?" โ€

Without waiting for her to answer, Vivien said, "As long as you can build a good relationship with Dukra Rosenberg and please him, you will have countless opportunities in the future." โ€

"I know what to do!"

Compared to getting a certain role, if she can conquer a big Hollywood director, it seems to be more beneficial to her? R1152