Hollywood starts with a broker

Night, Montrose Hotel in West Hollywood.

Aaron was invited to a party where director Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Scorsese, and actors Al Pacino, Joe Pesci, Robert De Niro, and others were present!

"Are you sure this isn't a gangster convention?"

Aaron joked with Al Pacino, as these were all regulars in Hollywood gangster films.

Al Pacino smiled, as the film he was currently shooting, "Bugsy," was indeed a gangster film!

At this year's Oscars, Martin Scorsese's "Goodfellas" and Francis Ford Coppola's "The Godfather Part III," both gangster films, lost to Kevin Costner's western "Dances with Wolves."

"Alright, Aaron, you didn't bring a female companion. There are many young ladies here."

Aaron nodded. Jennifer Connelly had returned to school after spring break, and Nicole Kidman was also busy and not in Los Angeles!

"Hey, isn't that Coppola's daughter, Sofia Coppola?"

Aaron gestured with his eyes, "She won the Golden Raspberry Awards for Worst Supporting Actress and Worst New Star for 'The Godfather Part III;'"

"That's quite a blow!"

"The Godfather Part III" grossed $66 million in North America and $130 million worldwide, falling short of expectations. A major criticism of Coppola was the disastrous performance of Sofia Coppola, a case of nepotism.

Al Pacino sighed and said helplessly, "Because of the widespread criticism from the media, Sofia has decided to quit acting!"

Aaron nodded, "That's good. It's best to find a career that suits you."

"Aaron, you're both young people, maybe you have more in common?"

Al Pacino said, patting Aaron on the shoulder and walking away.

"Common ground?" Aaron smiled. Sofia Coppola's appearance was not appealing enough; she held no attraction for him!

"Hmm, Winona Ryder?"

Aaron saw actress Winona Ryder also arrive at the party.

"Hi, Winona, good evening!"

"Aaron, good evening!" Winona Ryder took the initiative to hug Aaron in a cheek kiss, "Thank you last time."

"You're welcome," Aaron shrugged. "You and Coppola?"

Everyone knew that Winona Ryder and Coppola had a disagreement because of the last-minute replacement of the female lead in "The Godfather Part III!"

Winona Ryder smiled, "It's nothing. There's a script based on Bram Stoker's novel 'Dracula.' The original director discussed it with me and then gave it to Coppola, who seems interested in developing it and directing."

"'Dracula'?" Aaron remembered, it was that "Bram Stoker's Dracula"!

The release of "Edward Scissorhands" was not only well-received but also grossed $56 million in North America and $86 million worldwide.

Winona Ryder was definitely a leading young actress.

Was Francis Ford Coppola reconciling with Winona Ryder?

Francis Ford Coppola was looking for Winona Ryder to collaborate again?

"Could it be that you're going to collaborate with Coppola on 'Dracula'?"

Winona Ryder nodded, "Coppola thinks I'm very suitable for the female lead. American Zoetrope is already preparing for the film!"

American Zoetrope was the film production company founded by Francis Ford Coppola. The performance of "The Godfather Part III" was very average and did not greatly improve Francis Ford Coppola's financial situation.

Now he was rushing to develop new projects, which Aaron could understand!

"Have the investors and distributors been decided?"

Coppola's works were definitely not lacking.

Winona Ryder shook her head, "It's not clear yet. Coppola has always had a deep collaboration with Paramount, so it might be Paramount?"

Because it was still just the script stage, Winona really didn't know much, and she was just an actress and didn't need to consider so much.

"Aaron, are you interested?"

Winona Ryder certainly knew that Aaron was also a film producer who had invested in and produced several films.

"Coppola's works are always of some interest, but Dawn Films doesn't have much capital right now;"

"Moreover, I already have two or three projects in preparation!"

Aaron was indeed interested in Coppola's "Dracula," but his own projects had to take precedence.

Besides, Aaron had many plans this year, and there were many places to spend money.

"Really? You're amazing!"

Aaron looked at Winona Ryder, "Actually, I'd like to ask you to make a cameo in my next project, which I'm working on with Mr. Al Pacino;"

"There's a beautiful girl in it who dances the tango with Mr. Al Pacino, and I think you'd be perfect for it."

"Dance the tango with Mr. Al Pacino?"

Aaron nodded, "I'm preparing to adapt the Italian work 'Scent of a Woman,' with Al Pacino playing a retired blind military officer;"

"There's a major scene in it, where the blind military officer dances the tango in the hotel lobby, and it needs a beautiful actress with a good figure;"

"But it's still early, I'll show you the script when the time comes!"

"Okay," Winona Ryder didn't directly agree, but if the role wasn't a big problem, she was willing to help.

"'Dracula'? Interesting," Aaron thought to himself after Winona Ryder left.

Soon after, Aaron left West Hollywood and drove to Sun Valley in North Hollywood, where Salma Hayek's community was located.

"Aaron, you're here," Salma Hayek was very happy to see Aaron, hugging the man tightly.

"Okay, let's go have a drink!"

Aaron patted the woman in his arms, then entered a Mexican grill bar.

Salma Hayek kissed Aaron's face a few times, "A very strong Latin American flavor, doesn't it feel different?"

Aaron smiled, took a sip of beer, and looked at the crowd around him, men rugged, women sexy and glamorous, "Are there many Mexican Americans here in Sun Valley?"

"Yeah, quite a few. There are many Latin American restaurants and bars nearby."

After a while, Salma Hayek leaned into Aaron's ear, "There's a great performance coming up!"

Aaron also stared at the stage. Sure enough, a sexy Latina beauty, with a large golden python around her neck, slowly stepped onto the stage.

"So cool! Good…"

Aaron clapped his hands directly. This was untamed beauty. As the Mexican folk music sounded, the sexy beauty danced with the golden python, beautiful and exciting!

Salma Hayek sat on Aaron's lap, hugging the man's neck, "Actually, I can too."

"Really?"

"Mmm…" As she spoke, Aaron kissed the woman in his arms directly on the lips!