Chapter 1034 Do You Think I Should Tell You

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Eric and Bruckheimer chatted. After about half an hour, the crew announced a short break. Tony Scott, the director of the film, brought a group of creators who were on the set today to greet Eric.

Tony Scott is the younger brother of another major Hollywood director, Ridley Scott. He is also a major Hollywood director. In the 1980s, "Top Gun", which made Tom Tom famous, is Tony Scott. Kurt's directorial masterpiece.

It's just that Tony Scott is not as old as his brother, and he is more and more brave. At this time, Tony Scott, who is in his fifties, has passed the peak of his career, and "Public Enemy" should be his last. A masterpiece with global influence.

Eric chatted warmly with Tony Scoo, Will Smith and several other supporting roles for a while, and the next scene seemed to focus on a few supporting roles. Will Smith and Eric greeted, On his own, he walked to his luxury trailer to rest, and several supporting actors also dispersed to prepare for the next scene.

Eric, Bruckheimer, and Tony Scott continued to sit on the simple folding chairs in the lounge area. Eric said, "Tony, how is Ridley recently? Haven't heard about his latest film yet?"

In my memory, "The Devil's Female Soldier" was a work starring Demi Moore, but this time the heroine was replaced by another Hollywood actress, Geena Davis. However, the same thing is that this film showing the details of the life training of American female soldiers still ended in failure at the box office.

While not as close as their Hollywood siblings like the Wachowskis or the Coen brothers, Tony and Ridley Scott have a very good relationship, and the two often play each other's roles Producer of the work.

"He's working on a Roman historical war movie recently, like Braveheart a few years ago," Tony Scott looked at Eric, suddenly realizing that this was a good opportunity, and said: " Speaking of which, Eric, it's a really good story, and I don't think it's much worse than Braveheart, and maybe you'll be interested in this film."

Eric almost immediately thought of Ridley Scott's "Gladiator". Among his more impressive Hollywood epics, "Gladiator" ranked even before "Braveheart". And, while not having Braveheart's Oscar record, "Gladiator" is far higher in memory than "Braveheart."

"Although the box office of "The Devil's Soldier" is not very good, but this is what everyone can expect, after all, it is the reason for the theme," Eric thought to himself, and said calmly on the surface: "Also, Ridley There should be no shortage of investors for the project, right?"

Tony Scott heard Eric say this and mistook him for a refusal.

Because after "Braveheart", several epic films that have followed the trend in Hollywood in recent years have basically ended in failure. Once the craze cools down, if you want Hollywood to be interested in this subject again, unless there is a new epic box office dark horse, and now everyone is aware of the high risk of epic films, the investment in epic films has become more and more cautious.

"It was originally like this. Steven's Amberlin Films has already agreed to invest. However, some time ago, they suddenly told us that Amberlin's cash flow was a little tight and had to cancel this project." Tony Scott said, suddenly smiled again, and said in a joking tone: "Eric, if you can agree to invest, I can agree to Ridley now, we will not be like some ignorant children. Guys are up for grabs like that."

Tony Scott is apparently secretly talking about the recent "Pirates of the Caribbean" script turmoil.

Eric also followed with a smile,

Said: "Then I should at least see the script."

Tony Scott originally thought that Eric was not interested, so he made the joke just now.

What Eric said is actually true. Even if Amberlin repented, it would not be difficult for the two brothers to find investment in Hollywood for their project, it just took a little more time.

However, when he heard Eric mention the script at this time, Tony Scott realized that he had just misunderstood it, and nodded cheerfully: "No problem, if you have time, I can call him now and let him Someone sent me a script."

"There's no need to be so anxious, I don't guarantee that I will invest," Eric waved his hand and smiled: "I think you should work on this movie first, and we will have dinner together at noon."

"Then I'll go to work first," Tony Scott raised his wrist to look at his watch and said, "You and Jerry will chat first, and I'll have someone send a script to Firefly in the afternoon."

After saying this, Tony Scott got up and walked to the street where the preparations were almost done, ready to shoot the next set of shots.

When Tony Scott walked away, Bruckheimer said: "Eric, I actually saw the script Ridley was preparing, the template for "The Prince's Revenge", about a Roman general who was killed in his family. Afterwards, the story of disguising himself as a gladiator and approaching the assassination of the Roman emperor to avenge his relatives."

"The Prince's Revenge" is "Hamlet", one of Shakespeare's four famous tragedies.

"Speaking of "The Prince's Revenge", I think of "The Lion King", and "The Lion King" also uses the template of "The Prince's Revenge". The story template that can become a classic passed down will never be out of date. With Ridley's directing skills, this could be a very good project," Eric and Bruckheimer said, noting a Latino woman wearing a white tank top and a black leather jacket under a pair of skinny patent leather trousers Standing not far away, I looked over with some anticipation and some timidity.

After recalling, Eric probably remembered the other party's somewhat awkward name, so he smiled and waved to the girl.

Fernanda Tavares, who has been standing outside the crowd for quite some time, has been on good terms with Gisele and Alexander since Alexander's birthday party last year, using the two women's connections, plus With his excellent qualifications, he was successfully selected into the Victoria's Secret Angel Legion and will soon participate in the fifth Victoria's Secret show this year.

"Public Enemy" has a plot where the actor Robert Dean chooses underwear for his wife as a Christmas gift. The original script was a brand named Ruby that the screenwriter wrote casually. However, since this project is produced by Firefly Group, the brand has naturally become Victoria's Secret.

This episode requires a female promoter of a lingerie store, and as usual, it is naturally selected from the Victoria's Secret Angels.

Eric also called Giselle on purpose at the beginning, but the two girls were obviously in high spirits now. It's up to you on the ltd side.

Judging from the situation, this role fell on Fernanda Tavares, which should have Gisele's credit. Since last year, Eric can feel that Gisele is building his own small circle. He is not opposed to the girl's behavior, but is very supportive.

I haven't seen each other for more than a year. Fernanda Tavares thought that Eric had forgotten himself, so he didn't dare to come forward to say hello just now. Seeing Eric waving at her, she immediately trotted over.

Coming closer, Fernanda Tavares became cautious again, bowed slightly politely and said, "Mr. Williams, Mr. Bruckheimer, good morning."

On the night of Alexander's birthday last year, everyone wore ordinary clothes. In the end, it even turned into a ridiculous topless party. At that time, Eric only felt that he was surrounded by a group of young and beautiful girls.

But at this time, Fernanda Tavares, who was wearing a black jacket, tight patent leather trousers and hard-soled leather boots, looked like a wild little lioness. She was over 1.8 meters tall and had no greenness at all. , but full of the unique wildness of Latin girls. If you can show more confidence, then the aura will be more perfect.

Eric patted the chair beside him casually and said with a smile, "I almost didn't recognize you. So, you played the role of the promoter in the script?"

Fernanda Tavares sat down next to Eric and said, "Well, I just had the last scene with Mr. Smith."

Eric said: "This role is indeed a little smaller, but it is still very helpful to increase your popularity. Now that the filming is over, are you planning to go back to New York?"

Fernanda Tavares looked at Eric with these hopes in her eyes, and said, "I plan to stay in Los Angeles for a few more days. The agency let me concentrate on this role, and there is nothing planned next. Work, so don't rush back."

"Oh," Eric nodded and glanced at his watch.

He arrived on the set at more than nine o'clock, and at eleven o'clock with Terry Lucio and Ted Elliott, the two writers of "Pirates of the Caribbean", it was past ten fifty-five. Points, the other party should be coming soon.

Fernanda Tavares didn't know why Eric suddenly raised his hand to look at his watch, and just sat quietly beside him.

Eric raised his head, and just wanted to say something, an assistant director of the crew brought three people over from the outer blockade, so he stood up. Jerry Bruckheimer also knew that the writer of "Pirates of the Caribbean" was coming, and stood up curiously, and Fernanda Tavares also quickly stood up.

A few people approached, and Ted Elliott, who was walking in the middle, politely reached out to Eric: "Hello, Mr. Williams, I'm Ted Elliott."

Eric smiled and shook hands with each other: "Hello, Ted."

Terry Lucio and Matt Gilson also introduced themselves. Everyone sat around a simple folding table. Eric said to Fernanda Tavares next to him: "Fel, go to the logistics side to help you prepare some coffee, okay?"

Eric's very natural and affectionate address made Fernanda Tavares feel comfortable, and she knew that Eric was politely stretching herself, not angry at all, and stood up and said, "Of course you can."

After saying that, Fernanda Tavares got up and walked towards a nearby logistics trailer.

Watching the wild and tall Latin girl leave, the atmosphere at the scene was stalemate for a moment.

During the mutual introduction just now, the three of Terry Lucio could feel that Eric was very gentle and decent when greeting them.

However, the more the other party reacted like this, the more guilty the three of them seemed. After all, a few days ago, it was indeed the three of them who played some small tricks to make things so big. It can be said that if Eric hadn't really taken a fancy to the script of "Pirates of the Caribbean", the behavior of the three would have been a malicious fraud.

Eric didn't show any displeasure, not even some vague warnings and threats, which made the three of them realize their weakness and powerlessness in front of the Hollywood tycoon. It's a common sense, like a lion on the grassland doesn't care if the buzzing sound of a few insects flying over it disturbs itself.

Everyone is not familiar with each other, and in addition to the events of the past few days, Eric is not too polite, and quickly goes straight to the theme: "I really value the script of "Pirates of the Caribbean" very much. I also asked Jeffrey to dig the two of you together while Jeffrey was working on it, because the script needs to be overhauled and I'm going to make it a series, but I don't have that much time for myself Come to do this, so I can only leave it to the two of you. Now, my meaning has not changed, I hope you two can join Firefly and take charge of the development of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series script. Of course, if you insist To sell this script for an unrealistically sky-high price, Firefly will bid, but then we may not be able to cooperate any more. By the way, my asking price is $1 million, you think about it.”

The three of Terry Lucio did not expect Eric to be so direct, they looked at each other, Ted Elliott said: "Mr. Williams, we actually hope to cooperate with Firefly. However, at the same time, we I hope you can direct this film yourself.”

"This, I'm really sorry," Eric immediately shook his head and said, "I already have a very perfect idea for the main creative team of this script, and I won't be directing this movie myself, but I just and Jerry It was discussed that he could be a producer on the project himself."

The three of them were a little disappointed when they heard the words.

Matt Gilson hesitated and said, "Mr. Williams, can you tell me who you plan to direct and lead?"

Eric shook his head and smiled, and asked, "Do you think I should tell you?"