"George was my mentor on the film trail, and when I was less than 10 years old, I was in and out of Star Wars sets."

Standing in the banquet hall dedicated to media reporters, Duke looked at George? Lucas, to the reporters around them, said, "It was the magical scenes that George made that sparked all my passion for cinema, and that led me to the California Institute of the Arts......

This was to promote both films, and Duke did not hesitate to praise Lucas, and George? Lucas's subsequent words were equally complimentary.

"Since '95, I've been trying to convince Duke to be the director of the new Star Wars, but without success."

In the amazed eyes of all the reporters, Lucas continued, "Until I read the script of his "The Matrix" and finally understood why Duke would refuse Star Wars, I believe that he is shooting a great science fiction film, he has created his own world, and when the film is released next year, it will inevitably open a new era of science fiction films!" ”

"An epoch-making sci-fi film is being born!"

With that said, George? Lucas and Duke left the ballroom where the media reporters were entertained, leaving the rest of the time to the cast of the two crews.

They bypassed a corridor and entered a smaller ballroom, where the main cast and crew of the cast held their paiduì, as most of them were in the press room for the film. To build momentum for yourself, except for a few behind-the-scenes people, there are actually not many people here.

Sitting at a table, Duke couldn't help but shake his head, right? "You're too much praise," Lucas said. ”

"I'm sure you have that strength." George? Lucas seemed to have more confidence than Duke, "You've never let people down. ”

Duke could only smile and take the initiative to change the subject. With George? Lucas talked about the filming of Star Wars.

"I think the months of waiting are well worth it!"

The topic turned to the heroine Padme? Amidala's body, George? Lucas was clearly pleased with the Jewish girl, "Queen Amidala is only fourteen years old, but she is a successful politician, although there are not many outstanding young actresses in Hollywood. But we all know it, Duke. It is difficult to find a low-age actress who can have an upper-average appearance and can also show the mature and wise temperament of the queen, and Natalie's appearance far exceeded my expectations. ”

"I've seen her in 'Leon' and 'The Wire.'" Duke suddenly thought about it, "I have to admit that she is an acting genius." Still, George, have you thought about Anakin as an adult? Skywalker's candidate? If the young actor she chooses has too poor acting skills, she will be completely suppressed by her. caused an imbalance in the film, which directly affected the audience's senses of the couple. ”

Anakin in the Star Wars prequel? Skywalker and Padmé? Amidala is arguably one of the most recognizable and incongruous couples on the screen, and the Canadian actor in Natalie? Portman's appearance in front of him is described as miserable and praises him.

George? Lucas nodded slightly, "It's not a good thing that the heroine is too good. ”

He frowned, "Male actors are generally late bloomers, even if it's Daniel?" Wear? Lewis is such a recognized acting genius. I didn't open my mind until I was thirty years old, and I wanted to find an actor with excellent acting skills at the same age......"

Duke shrugged. How do you find a suitable actor, that is George? Lucas should be thinking about it.

Even if you can't find it, it doesn't really matter, Star Wars' influence in this land is something he couldn't imagine at all, as long as this is a Star Wars series with a big investment and a big production, there will definitely be no shortage of audiences.

Seeing an actor walk into the ballroom, Duke leaves the table. Walking towards the thin girl, who seemed to be thirsty, he walked directly to the bar and asked for a glass of juice.

"Hi, Nat."

While saying hello. Duke sat in the high chair next to him, Natalie? Portman turned his head and smiled, "Hi, Duke. ”

"A martini, thank you."

After asking for a glass of wine, Duke said to Natalie, "Why did you come back so soon?" ”

Natalie rightly said, "I'm not an adult, I don't want to be harassed too much by the media, and those people are too annoying." ”

Duke gave him an inquiring look, Natalie? Portman continued, "They only asked a few questions about the film and then asked me if I had a boyfriend at school......

She shrugged her shoulders again, "Some reporters even asked me if I was a virgin. Woman! ”

Seemingly a little angry, Natalie picked up the juice, took a big sip, and whispered angrily, "I'm not Drew again?" Barrymore and Kirsten? Dunst! ”

"It's normal, you'll get used to it later." Duke put down his glass, "If they don't ask, they're not entertainment reporters." ”

The sixteen-year-old girl's eyes suddenly rolled, and then she asked tentatively, "Duke, may I ask you a question?" ”

"Huh?"

Duke was puzzled for a moment, then said, "It's my honor to be consulted by a genius girl like you. ”

Natalie frowned and looked at him again, then said, "How did you deal with this when you were asked by reporters?" ”

"I mean...... she did it on purpose, "there are often scandals about you and other female celebrities in media magazines...... I'm sorry...... I don't mean anything else......"

"It's okay."

Since it has been done, there is nothing to admit it, Duke raised his eyebrows, "Just ignore them, because no matter what you say, the last thing that appears in newspapers and magazines will either have nothing to do with your original words, or be exaggerated a hundred times." ”

"Actually, I've always loved your movies."

The girl's mind was very smart, and she deliberately warned Duke from the side, and began to ease the relationship again, "When you were filming "Independence Day" in Central Park, I went to see it. ”

"It's a shame I didn't know you at the time." Duke laughed, "I've always loved the character of Matilda. ”

Duke snapped his fingers at the bartender behind the bar, "Make a drink for a girl." ”

Turning his head, he said to Natalie, "I invite you to have a drink to make up for this regret." ”

Natalie picked up the juice she had only drunk half a glass of. "I'm sorry, I guess that's more for me, I'm not eighteen yet."

"There won't be reporters coming in here......"

After the bartender brought a glass of wine, Duke pushed Natalie's side, "It's just sweet wine, it's not intoxicating." Haven't you ever had a bar yet? ”

Although North America as a whole tends to be conservative. But it is simply inconceivable for a girl to reach the age of sixteen without having drunk alcohol.

"I'm ......," Natalie hesitated, then finally said, "just a taste." ”

She picked up her glass, took a sip that seemed to feel good, and took another sip.

"How does it taste?" Duke asked.

"Better than the Sydney liqueur I've drunk before......"

With that, Natalie suddenly covered her mouth, and her eyes turned to Duke's face again. Said solemnly, "Don't sue anyone else, especially my mother and agent!" ”

Duke nodded hurriedly, "This is our secret." ”

Whether in the East or the West, wine is a good tool to bring people closer.

"Where's your mother?" Duke looked around, "Why didn't you see her?" ”

"I made a lot of promises." Natalie picked up her glass and took another sip. "She stayed in the room, and I'm not a kid who doesn't know anything."

"In the eyes of all mothers." Duke leaned in closer. "Your own children will never grow up."

"Lady Leah thinks of you that way, too?" Natalie asked, raising an eyebrow.

"yes." Duke nodded and said casually, "My mom always said I was naïve in my mind. ”

"Childish?" Natalie looked him up and down, her eyes full of suspicion.

She is not a simple girl who doesn't know anything, and some things in the circle have also been mentioned by the agent, especially the other party and CAA and Mel? Something that happened between Gibson. has been regarded as a typical agent to educate her, if such a person is very simple, then Hollywood is really full of angels.

"My mom always said I love fantasies, and these fantasies are a little unrealistic." Duke knew of course that the other party would not believe such words, and quickly said. "But she's always encouraged me to turn these childish ideas into movies."

"I see." Natalie nodded.

Except for the necessary socializing, Duke spends most of her time sitting here chatting with Natalie, and this girl's style is also a little different from the actresses in the circle, whether it is an agency or her own strategy, she rarely socializes, and looks like an alternative among the actors.

Before the pie was over, the two walked out of the banquet hall on their front and back feet.

"While staying in a hotel." Duke asked, as he walked to the elevator, "But I rarely see you." ”

"I spend most of my time in my room." Natalie kept enough distance from Duke, "I still have school work to finish, and I don't want to give up my studies because of acting. ”

The two walked into the elevator room, just as an elevator came up, someone came out, Duke hurriedly walked into the elevator, and when Natalie also came in, he asked, "What floor is your room on?" ”

"I'll do it myself."

Natalie? Portman walked over, pressed himself, and stepped back, "Duke!" ”

"Huh?"

Duke turned to look at her, and the girl's face was flushed, as if caused by the glass of wine, "Is there something wrong, Nat?" ”

"Why did you come out with me?" She asked sideways, and without waiting for Duke to answer, she said firmly, "I won't let you go to my room, so don't even think about it!" ”

"Hey, dear!"

Duke couldn't help but shake his head, this is Sydney, and Natalie is only sixteen, "I'm just tired and want to go back and rest." ”

"And ......," he said, taking a sudden step over his height, "don't you want to see any difference between me and George?" You can go to my side at any time. ”

When the elevator doors opened, Duke was the first to leave, walking towards his room without looking back. (To be continued......)

ps: This month's monthly pass will soon exceed a thousand, brothers, a few more, let's make up a whole number! R1292