Hollywood starts with a broker

In a villa bedroom near the Quai Voltaire on the south bank of the Seine in Paris.

Sophie Marceau, panting, threw back the covers and patted Aaron beside her, "Don't you feel hot?"

"Well, a little," Aaron chuckled, rolling out of bed. "It's all your fault for being so tempting, making it impossible to stop!"

Sophie Marceau snuggled into the man's arms, her sexy body rubbing against him. "The development of Dawn's French branch seems to be going well. The marketing plan for 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' was quite good."

"Now, Dawn's international box office is getting higher and higher, which is something to celebrate."

Aaron's lips curled up, and he reached out to stroke the woman's plumpness. "I heard that Gaumont Film Company is supporting Luc Besson to make a film in Hollywood."

"Yes, this project originated from an idea he had a few years ago when he was preparing for the movie 'Nikita.'"

"A French art-house action film shot in the Hollywood style, the script is called 'Léon: The Professional.'"

"It's a collaboration between French Gaumont Film Company and Columbia Pictures. Actually, Luc Besson originally wanted to shoot a large-scale science fiction film, but his budget was too high!"

Luc Besson wanted to develop a French science fiction film, but because of the large investment, he could only seek cooperation from major Hollywood film companies, namely Sony Columbia.

But because of the high investment, he had to focus on the Hollywood market. Columbia's suggestion was to use big-name Hollywood stars.

And the 'Léon: The Professional' project is Luc Besson's test of the waters in Hollywood. The budget for that science fiction film depends largely on the success of this movie!

"'Léon: The Professional'?" Aaron certainly knew this movie. A French art-house action film with high international acclaim.

As for that science fiction film, it must be 'The Fifth Element.'

Luc Besson can be said to be the French director who is best at shooting commercial films…

With 'The Mask of Zorro' opening in 2,500 theaters in North America, it grossed $22 million in its opening weekend.

Kevin Costner's strong appeal is really surprising!

Later, in late May, the cast and crew of 'The Mask of Zorro,' director Ridley Scott, and lead actors Kevin Costner and Catherine Zeta-Jones, attended a grand red carpet event in Madrid, Spain.

After all, it is a story about the Latin American world, so holding the premiere in Spain is very normal. Aaron also traveled from Paris to Madrid.

Aaron had no expectations of meeting members of the Spanish royal family. Of course, if it weren't for the royal family's involvement, Dawn wouldn't have held such a grand premiere in Spain.

Or, they would only have sent an actor or director to Madrid to show their face. At least, a superstar like Kevin Costner probably wouldn't have come!

At the after-movie banquet, Aaron was sitting on the sofa with Catherine Zeta-Jones, resting and smiling as he asked her, "How does it feel now that the movie has been released?"

"Your beauty has been remembered by many viewers."

Catherine Zeta-Jones nodded and kissed Aaron on the cheek. "It's very different. Now there are many media interviews, and the exposure has greatly increased."

"My agent has also received more scripts and GG events. After 'The Darling Buds of May Season 3' aired last year, production stopped, and I haven't had any new projects for a long time."

"If it weren't for 'The Mask of Zorro,' I wouldn't know what to do?"

After all, Catherine Zeta-Jones was just a TV star in the UK. After this, she has jumped to become the heroine of Hollywood blockbusters.

Her status and popularity have soared, and her fame has spread widely. She has also gained fame in Hollywood.

"Edward Zwick is going to shoot a historical romance film adapted from a novel, 'Legends of the Fall.'"

"It needs a female character who will have some horseback riding scenes. Since you can also ride, you should play the heroine!"

'Legends of the Fall' is still in preparation, and filming will definitely start in the second half of the year.

"Edward Zwick, the director of 'Ghost,'" Catherine Zeta-Jones's eyes lit up when she heard this.

"'Legends of the Fall,' has Dawn already prepared it?"

Aaron shook his head, "Not yet, it is estimated that it will not start until the end of the year. Edward Zwick is very serious about adapting the script."

"As for the original novel, you can buy it back and read it first!"

"Okay," Catherine Zeta-Jones kissed Aaron on the lips, affectionately saying,

"I'll keep you company tonight, I have to leave tomorrow…"

Afterwards, Aaron chatted with the film's director Ridley Scott and the male lead Kevin Costner for a while.

After filming the epic flop '1492: Conquest of Paradise,' this wonderful adventure action film 'The Mask of Zorro' allowed Ridley Scott to regain his confidence.

As for Kevin Costner, this year he also has a Western crime drama 'A Perfect World' directed by Clint Eastwood, in which he also stars, waiting to be released.

And currently, Kevin Costner is filming Warner Bros.' biographical film 'Wyatt Earp.'

"Mr. Anderson, do you remember me? I'm Penélope Cruz. We met at the Venice Film Festival last year!"

Suddenly, the sexy Spanish woman Penélope Cruz came to Aaron's front. She also came to attend the premiere of 'The Mask of Zorro.'

"Of course, I remember. You in 'Jamón, Jamón' are very impressive!"

Aaron smiled and hugged the woman.

Penélope Cruz leaned against Aaron's face and smiled, "Really, then, can my performance in the play meet your eyes?"

Aaron leaned to the other's ear, "Unfortunately, when I was appreciating 'Jamón, Jamón,' my eyes were on your figure;"

"Moreover, your other work, 'Belle Époque,' is said to have a higher reputation!"

'Belle Époque' won the Golden Bear Award at this year's Berlin International Film Festival at the beginning of the year.

It also reaped a lot at the Spanish Goya Awards in March this year, making it more successful than 'Jamón, Jamón,' in which she starred.

"No matter how high the reputation is, it can't compare to Dawn's gains at the Cannes Film Festival. 'The Piano' and 'Farewell My Concubine' shared the Palme d'Or. Congratulations!"

Penélope Cruz said, deliberately sticking to Aaron, "My figure on the screen should not be intuitive and clear enough;"

"Mr. Anderson, would you like to see or feel it yourself?"

Aaron raised the other's chin, "You are playing with fire, call me Aaron…"