Hollywood Drawing

Under the leadership of the waiter, the two people walked along the wide gravel road, bypassed the corridor of the main building, and entered the huge backyard.

On the brightly lit backyard lawn, dozens or hundreds of people were divided into different circles to talk to each other. Beautiful and handsome men in cool clothes shuttled among them. The waiters were carrying trays and constantly serving drinks.

Seeing them come in, Nicole Kidman, who had been entertaining guests, came up to them.

"Hi Nami!"

"Good evening, Nicole!"

Naomi Watts let go of Wayne's arm, crossed him and hugged Nicole Kidman. As she said, no matter what happened in private, the two of them really looked like two good friends at this moment.

"Good evening, Director Greenberg!" Nicole Kidman let go of Naomi Watts and extended her hand to Wayne. "Glad you came to the party."

"Good evening, Ms. Kidman." After shaking her hand gently, Wayne observed the woman carefully.

In the early 1990s, Nicole Kidman was simply glowing white. She was very tall, her figure looked very oppressive, and her queenly temperament was undoubtedly revealed.

Putting aside her thoughts, this beauty is indeed one of the most durable among Hollywood actresses in appearance, and she will still be able to rival the new generation of actresses decades later.

"I'll take you in!" Nicole Kidman took them to the swimming pool, waved over two waiters, raised a glass with Wayne and took a sip before returning to the villa to continue entertaining the new couple. Incoming guests.

"A very confident woman, isn't she?" Naomi Watts said in a strange tone when she saw him staring at her fellow Australian.

"Nami, you are not walking on the same path." Wayne looked away. He just sighed that the former goddess was so beautiful when she was young. "Mrs. Cruz is a shortcut, but it also has very big hidden dangers."

"Huh?" Naomi Watts looked at him puzzled.

Wayne picked up the champagne and looked around to make sure no one was paying attention to them before continuing: "This is indeed the fastest shortcut to fame, but it doesn't mean there are no hidden dangers. As long as Tom Cruise is still a superstar, she will She will always be Mrs. Cruise and will never have a second persona, no matter how good she performs!"

If future generations evaluate the women who are least liked by North American movie fans, Nicole Kidman will definitely be at the top. Except for the two years after her divorce from Tom Cruise, this woman was a typical box office poison.

Especially not one of the films she starred in with her husband was a box office hit. This is a teammate that even Tom Cruise can't lead. From "Hard Earth" to "Eyes Wide Shut," almost no film has been successful.

However, as long as Tom Cruise does not partner with his wife, his box office appeal will become extremely strong. This is actually quite embarrassing.

No one is sure how much of this woman's success at the box office was due to North American moviegoers being influenced by her divorced, vulnerable character.

"You know? She is the smartest one." Naomi Watts said with sigh in her tone. "If I hadn't met you, I would have been doing side jobs until I couldn't stand it anymore, and then flew back to Australia in despair. Her choice was the smartest thing to do, and others can't learn from it even if they want to."

Naomi Watts is also a very smart woman. She knows very well why her road to fame is so smooth. If Wayne hadn't used her as the heroine in two consecutive films, all the films would have been successful. Up to now, She still has nothing, she will definitely have to work in a convenience store and keep auditioning for supporting roles.

She knew that this man meant more to her than just being a boyfriend. She was just lucky. She was lucky enough to meet Wayne who was also down and out in that old apartment.

"Ha, Nami, you have to thank yourself for your efforts." Wayne didn't want to mention this. Some people are always special. He was certain that there would never be another woman like Naomi Watts around him in the future.

"The master is here!" Naomi Watts patted his arm lightly and nodded behind him.

Wayne turned around and saw Tom Cruise walking towards him, wearing a crisp suit and holding a glass of champagne.

"Hi, Director Greenberg!"

"Hi, Mr. Cruise."

The two shook hands and were polite to each other.

Tom Cruise looked at Naomi Watts beside him and said, "Looking for a quiet place to chat?"

Wayne shrugged and patted the woman's hand. "You go and play first. I'll go have a chat with Mr. Cruise. I'll call you later."

Tom Cruise nodded to Naomi Watts, led Wayne to the edge of the backyard, and sat on a white chair under the palm tree.

"Director Greenberg..."

"Call me Wayne, Tom."

"Okay, Wayne, there was a little misunderstanding between us, you know." Tom Cruise raised his eyebrows and said with a smile.

Wayne raised his glass and motioned to him. "The matter is over. This is Hollywood. I understand. There is no personal conflict between us."

Tom Cruise also raised his glass and took a long sip. "To be honest, I admire you very much. In one aspect, you are simply a genius. From the time I became famous to now, I have rarely seen a director like you who can make a film like that good-looking and well-received at the box office."

Everyone likes to hear compliments, and Wayne is no exception. He also said: "Hey, you know what I'm most proud of? It's not the damn box office numbers, but I beat Tom Cruise. Si, this is a miracle."

Wayne's tone was self-deprecating, and Tom Cruise laughed when he heard it. In the business exchange between the two people, the strange atmosphere between them disappeared visibly.

Tom Cruise smiled and shook his head, and asked casually: "I heard that you submitted a new project to Warner Bros.? When are you going to start preparations? I have to be careful not to bump into you again this time. "

As expected, there are no secrets in this circle. Wayne sighed inwardly. Two days after he submitted a new project to Warner Bros., the other party received the news.

"The specific time is uncertain. Warner Bros. seems to have doubts about my new project and has not officially entered the review process."

"Don't be ridiculous, Wayne." Tom Cruise felt incredible when he heard this. "When Hollywood reviews a director's project, the most important thing to check is the director's commercial performance within three years. It's impossible for them to block your project. That would push you towards their opponents."

"The investment this time is very high, which is different from the previous low-cost and small productions." Wayne also understands this. The commercial results of the past two films are his biggest reliance, and he believes that Warner Bros. will eventually accept it.

"Your film is very thoughtful. If I hadn't been cast in "Sugar-Coated Trap" directed by Sidney Pollack, I would definitely have auditioned for the male lead in you."

The other party's words reminded him that Tom Cruise did not cooperate with his wife in "Sugar-Coated Trap". He was impressed by this film, including Tom Cruise, Gene Hackman, and Janet Terry. Prihorn's combination seems to be a bomb at the box office of the year.

Even if the filming of your own film is completed, you have to stagger the filming time with the other party. It is not because you are afraid of competition, but when you encounter this kind of film, it can only be a lose-lose ending.

Wayne smiled and said: "Tom, there will be many opportunities to cooperate in the future! To be honest, your style is not suitable for my film, unless you are willing to play a psychopath, which is inconsistent with your positioning in the hearts of movie fans."

"There will be opportunities. Your shooting style is naturally closer to awards. There is always a chance for us to cooperate."

Tom Cruise stood up and the two hugged again, preparing to end the conversation. Their goals have been achieved, especially Tom Cruise's.

No one wants to be friends with a director who continues to be successful, and this director is not the type who is laid off after filming the material. This is a director with real power and talent.

Even as a Hollywood superstar, his status represents scarce resources, and he is no exception to this. Tom Cruise is very proud, but he is not stupid. His mind is clear most of the time.

The two returned to the center of the party, and Tom Cruise pointed at the beautiful girls looking around them. "Enjoy yourself, Wayne. It's safe with me."

Wayne shrugged and prepared to find Naomi Watts. His purpose of coming here today had been completed. Stay with her for a while and then prepare to go back.

At the edge of the swimming pool not far from Wayne, Youdao kept staring at him.

"You see, it's that kid."

"Mel, don't be angry with the kid. Not only did his video win over you, he also had a good chat with Tom just now." Sitting opposite Mel Gibson was a big man with a paralyzed face. It seemed that the two of them had a good relationship.

Mel Gibson is a very contradictory person. He doesn't have many friends in the circle because he is an alcoholic. After drinking too much, he makes many inappropriate remarks, but he can always make some friends.

Sylvester Stallone is not willing to get involved in this kind of topic. He and Wayne are both of Jewish descent, and they are even less willing to talk about this topic.

"Mel, I hope to have the opportunity to work together. I have something else to do." After Stallone said that, he stood up and walked towards the party host Tom Cruise.

Wayne found Naomi Watts, who was chatting with a group of actors from Australia. Even Nicole Kidman was participating. It was obvious that the center of the group was these two women.

"Nami, why don't you introduce Director Greenberg to us?" Amid the cheers of the crowd, Naomi Watts just smiled, held his arm, said sorry, and walked away with He left here.

"This bitxh!!"

"A man's bitch."

"..."

Nicole Kidman was still smiling and listening, but her face turned cold when she heard this. This sentence also applies to her.