The Sunset Boulevard is home to a plethora of bars and is the epicenter of the entire Los Angeles nightlife, the most famous of which is the Viper House. Depp is the owner here, and the façade of the bar is all painted Depp's favorite pitch black, which seems to match the name very well, full of dark death atmosphere, and it is also very consistent with Johnny? Depp himself has a decadent alternative temperament.

Full of stories, this bar is one of the favorite hangouts of young Hollywood stars, where you can find all the qiē you need for an orge, handsome guys, beautiful women, alcohol, big. Hemp, coca. Alkali and even heroin, although in 1993, Ravan? Phoenix because of sucking. The overdose poured on the sidewalk outside the bar and never got up again, and Depp also launches a special commemoration every year, but people forget it, and this is still Hollywood's most famous carnival venue.

"Hi, Duke."

As soon as he walked into the bar, still trying to get used to the dim lights and boiling music, Duke heard Depp's voice next to him, perhaps in his usual manner, and the other party came over and gave him a hug directly.

"Welcome!" He slapped Duke the back.

Duke was not used to being so intimate with a man, and after the hug, he distanced himself a little, "I haven't said thank you yet, Depp, you provide the crew with the best place to relax." ”

As far as the eye can see, the members of the crew in various positions are scattered in every corner of the bar, the men are chasing beautiful women, the women are teasing handsome guys, and there are people in twos and threes getting together to swallow the clouds.

"Didn't you pay for it?"

Take Duke and walk towards the bar. Depp looks like a hippie on the street, "Do you want me to thank you for bringing high turnover to the bar?" ”

With that, both he and Duke laughed.

I sat at the bar and chatted for a few words. Sofia? Coppola walked over, Depp shrugged at Duke, got up and went somewhere else.

"A glass of stout, thank you."

After asking for a beer, Sophia sat down in the high chair next to her and asked curiously, "What about your girlfriend?" ”

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

Take a big sip of stout, Sophia? Coppola turned his head to look at Duke, "Don't put too much pressure on yourself. The crew has been most tired in the past few months, but you are actually the most tired. ”

"Or do you know me." Duke just smiled.

Sophia continued, "With your current net worth, you can afford to lose this investment. ”

"That's $25 million!" Duke emphasized.

"There's an unwritten rule in Hollywood that directors never take their own money to make a movie." Sophia gestured to Duke, picked up the cup, and said before drinking, "You broke this rule without hesitation, and if you really lose, you can only blame yourself." ”

Nowadays except for Sophia. Few people would say anything like that to him, and Duke nodded, "Thank you for the reminder." Sofia. ”

"You got more than $180 million on Independence Day, and you got more than $120 million for 'Saving Private Ryan.'" Sophia still advised, "This money is nothing for the film production zuò, and if two or three big productions are missed, they will all be lost." ”

Reached over and patted Sophia. Duke smiled and said, "You're on the side." I'm sure it won't be that bad. ”

Sofia? Coppola suddenly fell silent, the smile on his face gradually faded, 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 lowly.

Sofia? Coppola has his own dream of directing, and many people in his production team have it, which is a road that no one can stop from pursuing his dream, not to mention that Sophia has the full support of the Coppola family behind her.

And the two have completely different movie concepts, she first with Zack? Schneider's choice of independence was actually expected by him.

"Found the right project?" Duke asked.

Sophia nodded and shook her head again, "A novel, it's still talking, and it may not be negotiated, but I'm going to make a few real films first, and the money I have earned from you in the past two years is enough for me to shoot several films." ”

Raising his glass, Duke gestured to Sophia, "Good luck!" Become the best female director in Hollywood. ”

After drinking, Duke said, "The first two works are very crucial, Sophia, don't worry, but also pay attention to the type of subject matter you choose, my Jianyì, you don't try commercial films, literary movies are the most suitable for your thinking." ”

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

Before she finished speaking, she laughed, "Duke, the past few years of working with you have been the most rewarding and fulfilling period for me, sometimes I think about it, and I feel that time is always so short......"

"Hey, dear." Duke flicked his glass down and interrupted Sophia, "You're just working alone, this circle is so big, 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 from her glass, "We'll have a lot of opportunities to meet in the future, I'm going to take a few sips, won't we go together?" ”

Duke shrugged his shoulders, not trying to move, and Sophia turned and walked towards the mist-swallowing crowd.

Sitting here, Duke's eyes swept over the bar, just like Sophia, these main members of his team also have their own different ideas, and there will definitely be people leaving in the future, this circle is like this, every big director's production team, people are not static, they are always going in and out.

Besides, to Sophia? Coppola's ideas and family background, how could he serve as an assistant for a long time?

"Hi, Duke."

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

Then, he looked at Keanu? Next to Reeves, there was a very familiar face, and he couldn't help asking, "Your girlfriend, don't you want to introduce me?" ”

"Just ordinary friends." Keanu? Reeves hurriedly introduced, "This is the heroine of my new film "Life and Death 2", Sandra? Miss Bullock. ”

"Hello, Director Rosenberg."

Without waiting for Reeves to continue to introduce, she took the initiative to reach out her hand, "It's a pleasure to meet you." ”

"It's also a pleasure to meet you." Duke shook her hand gently.

This is a typical American girl, with a hearty personality, and she is also taking the initiative to please Duke, and after the two sides sat down and said a few words, the topic turned to their new movie, and Duke had to sigh that the development of some things is so wonderful.

Keanu? Reeves became famous earlier and began to sink earlier, and he has not been able to get his hands on the work in the past few years, Duke sold all the rights to "Life and Death", so when the sequel was put on the agenda, Reeves did not refuse the invitation of the actor, because Uma? Thurman no longer plays the lead actress, and the audition is re-held, Sandra? Bullock emerged as the winner.

At the same time, Duke learns why Twentieth Century Fox is so embarrassed.

It was Twentieth Century Fox who took all the rights to "Life and Death", and they were of course the investors in the film, and they paid a whopping $100 million for the sequel!

Coupled with the investment in Titanic and other ongoing projects, in James? It's no surprise that at a time when Cameron is urging additional investment, Twentieth Century Fox is in financial trouble.

After a few casual questions, Duke learned again, Keanu? Reeves' sequel is paid a whopping $12 million!

The remuneration of the actors of the sequel is a problem that the production company can never solve.

Gradually, Duke had a plan in his heart, if the sequel to "Life and Death" hit the streets as it once did, Keanu? Reeves' salary will definitely plummet, maybe he can be used then?

Didn't talk long, Keanu? Reeves went to Johnny? Depp, Sandra who stayed here? Bullock seemed to have some thoughts, and gave some hints between his words, but Duke pretended not to understand, but only vaguely replied, this man is not only famous for liking old cows to eat young grass, but also looks strict zhòng does not meet his aesthetics.

What's more, the other looks better than Sandra? Brock, a beautiful actress with too many pretty, has come over.

Charlize? Theron seems to be sucking a little bigger. Numb, his eyes were blurry as if he could drip water, and when he sat next to Duke, half of his body leaned on him.

"It's boring here." She looked at Sandra? Brock, his mouth pressed into Duke's ear, "Why don't we change places?" ”

"Where to go?"

Charlize? How many people can refuse this kind of invitation from Theron? It's not the first time for the two, and Duke has no intention of refusing.

"Go to my house." She blew softly into Duke's ear hole, "It's not far from here." ”

Charlize? Theron's new home was indeed not far from here, and ten minutes later, Duke deliberately talked to Ben? Watts changed the car and drove into the courtyard of the small villa rented by Charlize, the two got out of the car and walked into the door, because they were contaminated with a lot of alcohol, and went directly into the bathroom, and a fierce battle broke out in the bathroom. Theron's gasps, shouts, and snapping sounds make for a strange movement.

The water from the shower continued to spill, and Charlize, who had been holding his back to Duke against the wall, turned around and slowly knelt down in front of him, his bright face getting closer and closer, and his bright eyes looked up, "Honey, what do you think of my performance?" ”

"It's outstanding." Duke understood what she was saying.

"Can you keep more of my footage?"

Duke could feel the hot and humid breath coming from her, and nodded slightly, and Charlize leaned over.

Her performance was originally won by her appearance, and Duke didn't plan to cut it too much in the post-production zuò. (To be continued)

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