King of Hollywood

It has to be said that it is a lucky thing to have a friend like Claude. Thinking so, Adrian shrugged, greeted the waiter to refill the coffee, and continued to write and draw in the notebook. What he is drawing is the sub-shot of his first movie. There are many movies with low cost and high box office in his head, but none of them are as low as the cost in his hands.

He could actually go home and paint, but the original plan was to have dinner with Claude after meeting. But what this guy actually said to him: I don't want to go to dinner with a man alone! And before he left, he teased him: I really don't understand why you always like to meet in this small and shabby cafe.

Damn guy, what's so small and broken in this cafe? Not only is it clean and tidy, but the service attitude and the outside scenery are also good. Besides, it's not that I haven't been here before... Adrian thought a little about this cafe. Then he froze for a moment, then shook his head with a smile. The integration is really good, plus I have completely adapted to it after a few months, so that's fine, I don't have to bear too much of the past.

"Is this... your painting?" A voice sounded beside him.

Adrian raised his head, and an angular face appeared in front of him. He was about 18 to 30 years old. He was very handsome and had a feeling of vicissitudes. I believe that this cafe has attracted many women and special people. Hobby male. He stared at the painting in Adrian's hands without blinking, looking attracted.

"Any comments?" Adrian asked curiously.

"Oh, no, it's nothing," the other party responded immediately, filling him with coffee nervously, "I'm sorry, I apologize if I disturb you, please don't... complain to me."

Adrian smiled and shook his head: "I won't, but do you understand my paintings?"

"Yes, sir," the other party nodded, "although the lines are simple, I can see that you are drawing a movie scene."

Unexpectedly, Adrian, who could be seen by the other party, suddenly showed a surprised expression, and the young man immediately explained: "I have played a few small roles in some movies, so I can understand it roughly."

Adrian was even more surprised, and at the same time became interested: "Then what do you see?"

"Sorry, I just remembered some past events because of your sub-shot, not what I saw." The other party said honestly, "I haven't reached the point where I can see the quality of a movie through such a simple sub-shot. ."

"Something from the past? If you don't mind..." Adrian looked at his badge, "Mr. Knight, can you talk about it?"

"Nothing to say, sir, I came to this city four years ago when I was sixteen with a dream of being a star, but four years later I could only work in a cafe for a living." Knight's tone was full of desolation. Feel.

Adrian immediately showed a stunned look. Hollywood, the Vanity Fair, is attracting men and women who are eager to become famous overnight. It's a pity that one of the 100 people is called a contracted actor, and it is very good, but most of them want to work as a part-time job after the dream of this Mr. Dennis Knight has been shattered.

However, with Dennis' quality, it should be easy to gain favor, right? Adrian suddenly narrowed his eyes. Although he directed some small TV dramas before his rebirth, but combined with so many movies he has watched, he still has a vision for people. Dennis is not particularly handsome, but he is angular and has the taste of a niche character; he is very malleable, especially since he is only 20 years old now. If you use a real person to describe it, he is somewhat similar to Brad Pitt.

Looking at his desolate demeanor, it was obvious that he had experienced something. Adrian shook his head secretly, perhaps out of curiosity or just joking, he blurted out and asked: "I'm preparing my first movie, and I need someone with experience in acting to play the role, and I'm interested in trying it out. ?"

Denniston, who was packing his things, stopped, looked at Adrian for a while and then nodded: "No problem."

Adrian raised his eyebrows in surprise: "Aren't you worried that I'm a liar?"

"You don't look like a liar, sir," he said, shrugging his shoulders. "And so what? It can't be worse than it is now, and you're not gay."

This guy... luckily Adrian didn't put the coffee in his mouth, but then he was more interested in Dennis: "That's it, here's my business card. Also, put your phone Give it to me, I'm sure I'll call you soon."

He snapped his fingers as he spoke, showing an unfathomable smile: "You're lucky, kid. From now on, I can make anyone a superstar if I want to!"

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Laverne Meyer hurried into the conference room, sat down in his seat, and glanced at his colleagues. Although most of them were expressionless, the anxiety in his eyes couldn't be more obvious. He couldn't help sighing, and it's no wonder that no one knows how the new boss will treat them after the company has been acquired.

Thinking of this, Laverne is a little sad. He has been the general manager of this film company for almost 7 years, and it is emotionally difficult to accept the company being acquired. Although the Bosworth Film Company is small, it was established in the 1960s, and it has survived several storms. If it wasn't for the boss's son who needed to turn around the company after inheriting the company, how could this highly qualified film be sold?

Following the footsteps, a young man in his twenties or thirties appeared at the door of the conference room with a smile. The angular lines had an indescribable softness, which made his rough face look more Kind of handsome.

"Hello, ladies and gentlemen," said the young man, "I'm the new chairman of Bosworth Films, Adrian Cowell. I know everyone's worried right now, maybe I'll do it. The drastic reform may cause some people to lose their jobs. However, I promise you here that I will not interfere in the company's business for at least half a year, and I will not dismiss any gentleman or lady here easily. "

Although I am not sure how credible this is, and I know that the new boss has something to say next, the people sitting, including Lavern, are slightly relieved in their hearts.

"But in the next six months, I will inspect all of you here. As long as you can get my approval, I don't mind giving everyone a raise. Of course, if you can't, then you can only say sorry." It made several people nervous, and they all looked at the general manager Lavern.

Laverne hesitated for a moment and was about to say a few words according to everyone's meaning, when Adrian's voice rang again: "That's it for today, Mr. Mel stays, others please come back."

Soon, there were only two people left in the conference room, and even if it was not very large, it felt a little empty.

"Mr. Laverne Meyer - can I call you Laver? Thank you." Adrian nodded with a smile, "I have read your profile, you are an excellent general manager, if not for this The board of the company is too short, and you can definitely make a career. If you can, can you tell me why you, who was already the assistant to the president of Paramount 7 years ago, suddenly resigned and left, and then worked in such a small company?"

"This world is not fair, Mr. Adrian." Laverne shrugged and didn't say much, he believed that since the other party had read his materials, he must have understood what happened to him at Paramount, "As for why he came here. Bosworth Films, and stayed there for seven years, because my father had some friendship with old Mr. Bosworth - are you satisfied with that answer?"

"Very satisfied," Adrian laughed, "Okay, Laffer, don't worry, I said that if you don't ask about the company's business within half a year, you will definitely do it."

"Can you tell me your plans if you can, Mr. Adrian?" Laverne asked at this time.

Adrian stared at him for a few seconds, then smiled slightly: "It's very simple, I'm going to the UK to make and direct a small-budget film, and I plan to complete the shooting and post-production within 2 months, and then send it to Venice in August. Film festival, so you have to help me arrange a few people who are familiar with the business."

"Sorry, you mean..." Laverne looked at Adrian in disbelief. He didn't expect the new boss to be someone who likes to make and direct movies by himself.

"You heard that right," Adrian nodded vigorously, "I will direct and produce a B-movie that costs no more than $200,000 within two months, and then send it to Venice for the exhibition. And, although this It's my first time directing and producing, but I'm sure this movie will definitely be hundreds of times more than it cost at the box office."

"Sounds... very good." Laverne rubbed his head and could only say with a wry smile.

"I know it's hard for you to accept empty words, but you will see the truth in two months, Laverne." Adrian smiled and spread his hands, "Let me tell you a little more, and soon I will The first capital injection into the company and the acquisition of Bosworth Films is just the beginning."

Lavern didn't speak, just watched Adrian quietly waiting for his next words.

"You are a smart person, Laverne, I need the help of smart people," Adrian sat up straight, "I hope you can ensure the normal operation of the company within this half year, especially those contacts and connections."

Mr. General Manager doesn't really believe the big words of the new boss. He has been in this industry for more than ten years, and he has never met anyone. But from the last sentence, he could still hear the other party's ambition, and the confidence in the language could not be ignored. So after pondering for a few seconds, Laverne stood up and nodded: "I'm happy to serve you, sir."

"Very good, then that's it." Adrian knocked on the table, and suddenly remembered something, "By the way, you can also make a report for the script submitted to the editing team, list the table of contents and introduction, and submit it every week. Give me a look."

Having said this, he laughed: "Don't worry, I just have some experience in screenwriting. I just bought four scripts, and there are two more up for sale."