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The negotiations were completely deadlocked, Twentieth Century Fox's attitude was extremely clear, Duke did not want to make concessions for the time being, and while the Fox side continued to negotiate, Nancy was also in contact with other film companies, but unfortunately there was no good news for a while.

Duke wasn't idle, either, as the agency had already done the business of registering his studio in Delaware, renting two offices in North Hollywood, outsourcing the studio's finances to his team of accountants, and hiring the only regular employee — a Latino woman in her forties — to clean up and make phone calls.

As for the registered name of the studio, Duke directly used his own name, which was called 'Duke'.

In addition, Duke also had many exchanges with John Schwartzman, a photographer recommended by Sophia Coppola, and Zack Schneider, who came to Los Angeles, and also went to the Golden Gate Bridge to shoot some real scenes.

The Duke's studio location also made it easy for Duke to communicate with the two writers he hired, and every once in a while, the three would meet in North Hollywood, where Duke would review their plots and exchange ideas, and Duke promised them that if a studio would use a script, he would sign their names on it.

It's not just a signature, as long as the name is written in the screenwriter column, they can share the screenwriter's salary of the film.

It is also a means of generating their enthusiasm and motivation.

"Let's put it that way, Duke."

In the office, Sophia, who was sitting across from the small simple desk, put down the script in her hand and finished half of it, "This new script, you can only see your endless desire to ruin miè, it is simply a collection of all the vulgar elements of the summer file." ”

"You're right." Duke didn't look up, "But the audience likes it." ”

"Except for commercial and box office ......" Sophia couldn't hold back and said what she had been trying to say lately, "Don't you want to pursue something in art?" ”

"Of course."

Putting down the pen, Duke raised his head and looked at Sophia's dark eyes, "I also want to become an art master worshiped all over the world, but I can't do it now, my filming method is still very immature, you can also see from "Life and Death", narrative ability and emotional conflict are my weaknesses, if I give up the commercial system I am best at at this time and throw myself into the field of literary films, there is only one way to fail." ”

The black eyes are also looking at Duke, Sophia naturally understands that Duke is telling the truth, the story and structure of "Speed of Life and Death" are relatively simple, and the most attractive thing is that it is thrilling, she and Duke have experienced more than two months of filming together, and it can also be seen that compared with the popular action scenes, his literary skills are obviously worse.

"No one in this world is born with everything, and not everything is supposed to be acquired by me." Duke smiled at her, "I need to continue to hone my various skills in directing......"

"You can turn to independent films." Sophia said deliberately.

"Then I'll soon be forgotten by the mainstream film industry." Duke put his hands on the table and took the conversation as a break, "I don't have enough capital yet, and if I fail to transform now, I will inevitably be eliminated by the fierce competition in Hollywood." But when I have three or four blockbuster films, I can continue to come back as a commercial film director even if the transformation fails in the future. ”

In fact, this is also his true idea, with enough capital, even if the transformation fails in the future, it is a big deal to come back and be a Michael Bay.

"That's a long way off." Sophia simply hit him, "You haven't found a suitable investor for your second work yet, and if this continues, the $500,000 you just borrowed will soon run out." ”

"Maybe I should give up investing in films...... "Duke was also a little helpless, "accept Twentieth Century Fox's terms?" ”

"I can't give you any advice."

Hearing Sophia's nasal words, Duke could only sigh, when he didn't take the first step, he felt that the first step was the hardest, and when he had a little capital and wanted to pursue more, he found that things were far from being as easy as he thought, even if he had enough expectations for the difficulties and complexities of Hollywood, the truth was more difficult than expected.

It's not surprising to think about it, James Cameron, who has "Alien 2", "Terminator 2" and "True Lies" as his capital, wasn't he almost forced to 'commit suicide' by Twentieth Century Fox and Paramount when he made the big ship?

A few days ago, Nancy sent a grapevine that Warner Bros. was said to be very interested in "Death Island", but he has not been contacted until now, thinking that it is either real gossip, or Warner Bros. is really interested but wants to wait and see.

Nancy also specifically told Duke to calm down, and it is the most normal situation in Hollywood for a film project to wait for a year or more.

There was a knock on the door, Sophia walked over and opened the door, and it was Naomi Watts who walked in, she greeted Sophia with a smile, and walked over to this side, obviously looking for Duke.

"Hi, Nami. Feel free to sit. ”

"I heard from Nancy that your studio was set up." She was also not polite, and sat directly in Sophia's position just now, "So come and take a look, and congratulate you by the way." ”

"Duke ......" Sophia on the other side had already packed her bags, "I still have something to do, go first." ”

Waving his hand over there, Duke turned his gaze to Naomi Watts as Sophia closed the door.

Her curly blond hair had clearly just been done, her face was painted with elaborate makeup, and she was wearing a more formal dress, not a gown, as if she was going to a party.

"Is it pretty?"

The two already have substantial meat. Naomi simply moved closer, and Duke leaned forward, pinching her tiny chin and hooking it towards him.

Just when Duke wanted to print those two red lips, Naomi ducked aside, "I spent half an afternoon putting on makeup, do you want to ruin it?" ”

"You look extraordinarily attractive today."

As he spoke, Duke suddenly felt a smooth and delicate foot under the desk reach over and pick up the leg of his trousers, and two soft toes were gently rubbing the protruding knuckles on his ankles.

"In a confined room." Duke tilted his head, looking at Naomi with a hint of aggression in his eyes, "It's very dangerous for a beautiful woman to tease a man. ”

"So you think I'm pretty?" She turned her head slightly and squinted at Duke, "You seem to be the first time you've said I'm pretty." ”

"Except that you're too skinny...... Duke said with a shrug as he felt the foot retract, "you're in the most beautiful category of Hollywood actresses I've ever seen." ”

Makeup is a magical technique, enough to turn an ordinary face into a glamorous star face, just like most of the later Hollywood actresses who have good looks and acting skills, Naomi's capital is not bad, and she is also extremely thin, especially when Duke once pressed her under her body, and it definitely doesn't feel as enjoyable as her beautiful appearance looks.

After a few casual remarks about the studio, Duke could tell that Naomi was definitely not here because of men and women.

"Something?" Duke simply asked.

"Do you have time for the night?"

Under the desk, Naomi poked Duke with her foot again, saw him nod, and said, "Can you accompany me to Beaver Hills to participate in the pie?" ”

Her voice was soft and soft, and her foot slipped down Duke's pants.

Although Duke hasn't touched a woman since he had sex with Naomi Watts, he won't be seduced by this level of teasing. Confused, he asked, "Where to go?" ”

"You're boring." Naomi Watts couldn't help but pout, "Don't you need to relax besides work?" ”

"Okay." Duke nodded, but still asked, "Where to go?" ”

"Beverly Hills......" Naomi Watts stood up, walked around her desk, grabbed Duke by the sleeve and pulled him up, "Tom Cruise's mansion!" ”

When she walked out of the studio with Duke in her arms, Naomi Watts couldn't help but think of the only night the two were together, Duke's body was great, his strength was great, and his technique was great, and those two times were simply the greatest physical enjoyment, but the communication between the two afterwards was definitely not pleasant, especially after the second excitement, lying together and chatting, the topic he said was never far from the movie, it seemed that he only had the movie in his heart.

There was a moment when Naomi was also moved, and very tempted, if she used some means to develop into a lover, it might be good for her future.

But she quickly gave up on the idea, firstly because her paper brokerage contract did not allow it, and secondly, the other party was obviously a sober-minded and extremely egoistic person.

Naomi is not an innocent girl with no experience in love, and she understands that if she wants such a person to nod and admit that she is his girlfriend, she has to pay several times more than the other party, which takes a lot of time and energy, and will strictly affect the road to stardom that she has just started.

Even, she may have to sacrifice her acting career completely.

Is it worth giving up a potentially glamorous future for the sake of a relationship with an uncertain future? She didn't think it was worth it.

No one can see through other people's hearts, Duke is also out of proportion, he is a guy who is full of movies, he is too lazy to guess what women think, they feel okay with each other, then come together temporarily, and when they don't feel good, then goodbye.

In this regard, like the cheerleader who was thrown away by him and picked up by Rick Solomon after only two nights together, Duke's thoughts and actions have always been simple and straightforward. (My novel "Made in Hollywood" will have more fresh content on the official WeChat platform, and there will also be a 100% lucky draw gift for everyone!) Open WeChat now, click on the "+" sign in the upper right corner to "add friends", search for the official account "qdread" and follow, hurry up! )