Made in Hollywood

"Hey Duke, this way!"

The jumping fire light illuminated Leonardo's face, and he waved to this side, "We have been waiting for you for a long time."

Duke pulled Scarlett Johansson and walked over, and then saw Bar Refaeli next to Leonardo. The other party was chatting and laughing with Leonardo, and seemed to be very familiar with him.

Sitting around this bonfire, there are also James Franco and Charlize Theron. Tom Cruise rushed back to Los Angeles after filming in the afternoon, but his popularity in the crew is like his popularity in Hollywood The industry's reputation is the same, not very good, and few people are willing to sit with him.

Charlize Theron, who has a somewhat arrogant personality, is no better than Tom Cruise. In comparison, James Franco, who is versatile and outgoing, is much more popular in the crew.

Duke and Scarlett sat between him and Leonardo.

Scarlett looked at Bar Refali on the other side of Leonardo, winked at him first, and then showed a teasing smile.

Leonardo ignored her, grabbed two cans of beer and gave them to her and Duke, "The barbecue will be here in a while."

They were still some distance away from the bonfire, and several professional chefs were preparing a barbecue meal for everyone by the bonfire.

"Hello, Scarlett."

Over there, Bar Refaeli took the initiative to say hello to Scarlett, "We met at Ms. Irene Lauder's presentation this fall."

"I remember you." Scarlett nodded to her, "Hi, Bar."

Pulling open the beer can, Duke took a sip, regardless of the two women who exchanged seats and walked together chatting about fashion, looked at Leonardo. He said in a low voice, "It's fast."

Leonardo shrugged his shoulders and said stinkingly, "It means that my charm has not declined."

"Charm?" Duke stared at him for a while, then shook his head, "You've gained at least two laps of weight. And you're getting old before your time."

He deliberately patted Leonardo on the shoulder, "Just to remind you, alcohol and sex are poisons that hollow out a man's body, so pay attention to maintenance."

"I am prematurely old?" Leonardo tilted his head and said, "Duke, speaking of women, I have far fewer contacts than you."

Leonardo looked at Franco who was sitting on the other side. "James, isn't Duke a better playboy name in Hollywood?"

James Franco touched his bald head, thought about it seriously for a while, and then said, "You two are similar."

Duke and Leonardo pointed at him at the same time. James Franco shrugged, picked up a beer and touched the two, looked at Scarlett Johansson and Bar Refaeli, and said in a low voice. "In order to meet more beautiful women in the future."

The three of them smiled and took a big gulp of beer each. While joking, the topic gradually turned to the awards season that has already started.

"I don't know who will be the winner of this Oscar." James Franco said with emotion.

"I don't know who will win the Oscar statuette." Duke hit Leonardo unceremoniously, "but Leo will definitely not win the best actor."

"Hey, dear. Can you be fair?" Leonardo couldn't help but widen his eyes. "I don't have any works to participate in this year's Oscars. How can I win?"

Duke tilted his head and looked at him, "By the way, Leo, I never asked you whether you made yourself like this for Oscar."

Leonardo didn't answer, looking noncommittal.

"Is it worth it?" Duke couldn't help shaking his head, "You are the top star in Hollywood, even if those old men don't approve, you will still be."

He also wanted to persuade Leonardo from the side, he has become an award-winning maniac.

But everyone has their own ideas, and Leonardo is no exception. He touched Duke's beer can, took a swig of beer, and said, "Only when I get the statuette, I will know whether it is worth it or not. "

Everyone has their own aspirations, and Duke didn't say anything more, and instead asked James Franco, "I heard that you plan to develop into comedy?"

It's no secret in Hollywood that James Franco is friendly with Seth Rogen, a member of the 'Bad Boys'.

"Yeah, I think my funny talent is not bad."

Speaking of this, James Franco suddenly remembered that Duke was still a film investor, and couldn't help saying, "Actually, Seth and I have an idea about comedy."

Hearing that it was the other party's and Seth Rogen's thoughts, Duke became a little interested and couldn't help saying, "Tell me."

Although he can't touch comedy, once this type of movie is successful, it is undoubtedly a typical example of small and big.

"That's right." James Franco thought about the wording, and said as simply as possible, "You should know about the Six-Party Talks, right? North Korea has been researching nuclear weapons, and such a dictatorial government is likely to use it because of someone's will Nuclear weapons, Seth and I thought, the CIA must have targeted measures..."

Not only Duke, but even Leonardo pricked up their ears. After all, when North Korea is mentioned, people who are influenced by the mainstream media’s public opinion think that it is a country full of dictatorship and terrorism, and it is not a modern civilization. a member of society.

"The setting of the story is that North Korea possesses nuclear weapons, and the shadow of nuclear war has shrouded the whole world." James Franco continued, "At this time, two reporters are going to interview the leader of North Korea. Out of justice or other reasons, Accepted the recruitment of the CIA, decided to assassinate the tyrant dictator of North Korea, and then there will be a series of accidents in the middle..."

Hollywood and politics are never inseparable. Duke is very aware of this. After thinking about it, he said to Franco, "If you have a script or a detailed plan, you can show it to me."

James Franco scratched his bald head, "It's just an idea at the moment, I will urge Seth Rogen."

"Sounds interesting." Leonardo said casually, then changed the subject, "Duke, I heard you're going to buy the Oakland Raiders?"

"Actually, the transaction is almost completed." Duke said directly without hiding anything, "The conditions are basically negotiated, and the formal signing will be completed before the New Year."

He looked at Leonardo, "Leo, are you interested in investing? You can become one of the shareholders, and the future NFL team will only appreciate in value, which is much more cost-effective than investing in those famous paintings."

"But the Raiders are far away in Oakland..." Leonardo hesitated.

"My people have contacted Los Angeles to purchase a suitable stadium." Of course, Duke will not let his team stay in the San Francisco area. "As long as the transaction is completed, the team can move back to Los Angeles."

Leonardo stretched out his hand directly, "Okay, count me in!"

"That's it!" Duke patted his hand.

"However, the strength of the Raiders..." Leonardo shook his head. "As far as I know, the team's record has not been good in recent years."

"Since I bought this team." Duke said as a matter of course, "The goal must be the Super Bowl."

The amount involved in this deal is as high as 600 million U.S. dollars. He spent such a large amount of money not on a whim, but because he is really interested in the Super Bowl.

In middle school, Duke spent a considerable part of his spare time on the court, and was once the main quarterback of the school. Although the level of the school he was in was very limited, it was also his main amateur interest.

In addition, future NFL teams will only become more and more valuable, and they also have strong profitability, with an average profit margin far exceeding that of leagues such as the NBA.

Don't forget, American football is the largest sport in the United States. When it comes to influence, it completely kills other games. Having such a team can also be said to be a status symbol.

If it weren't for the existence of the economic crisis, Duke would not have been able to reach this deal with the original shareholders of the Oakland Raiders.

Of course, the team will change its name back to the Los Angeles Raiders in the future.

Speaking of American football, Leonardo was very interested, and he asked, "Duke, do you have a specific plan?"

"Of course, don't forget, my goal is the Super Bowl!" Duke said of his series of plans, "It is impossible to make a deal this season, and starting next season, I will let people reorganize this. team, I'm going to hire Bill Belichick as head coach..."

The opponent's annual salary is very high, but the remuneration is precisely the aspect that Duke cares about the least. If it is not for the salary cap system, he can build a team that sweeps the league.

"ICM is marching into the sports industry," Duke said directly, knowing that Leonardo, like him, would not care about the past, "Nancy has got Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady's agent Contract, Tom Brady will be the team's first choice for quarterback, and this deal is not too difficult."

The quarterback is undoubtedly the soul of a team.

Leonardo knew that Duke would not only be eyeing a Tom? Brady, "Any other targets?"

"Buffalo Bills last year's rookie running back Marshawn Lynch, I really like his wild rushing style and strong breakthrough tackle ability, with his presence, Tom Brady will become more terrifying. "

An excellent running back can make Tom Brady's pass more difficult to guard.

Duke continued, "In terms of wide receivers, I think Julian Edelman is very good, and Nancy is currently in contact with him."

Julian Edelman and Marshawn Lynch are not well-known now, and it is relatively easy to get their contracts. The most difficult thing is Tom Brady, who is currently one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL.

Duke's goal is simple: build a team that can compete for back-to-back Super Bowls.

He discussed with Leonardo again, and roughly determined the investment ratio between the two. Although Leonardo's salary and share are expensive, a lot of money has been spent on art investment over the years. Just like the treatment of Magic Johnson in the Los Angeles Dodgers, it is just a symbolic holding. (to be continued ~^~)

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