Four Hundred and Fiftieth IX Birth Gap

Paula Wagner flipped through the profile of an Asian in her hand, and said to Nicole who was sitting next to her: "You mean, Mr. Williams wants to use this Mr. John Wu as the producer of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, although His films have been well-received in Southeast Asia, but this is Hollywood, can he adapt to Hollywood's style?"

Nicole drank a few sips of coffee from Secretary Wagner before saying, "Eric said that this Asian director was chosen to be different from Hollywood's style. By the way, I also brought you a few videotapes. Come here, you can take a look. It's all the works of this Mr. John Wu. Eric and I have watched it together many times at the Jiaojiao Manor these days. Although the production quality of these films is a bit rough, the plot is absolutely Brilliant, Eric said, calling it 'violence aesthetics'."

Nicole said, took out four or five boxes of videotapes from the bag and handed them to Paula Wagner.

Paula Wagner took it, but she just put it aside and turned her head to look at Nicole: "Nicole, last time I worked as a producer for "The Hot Hands", Tommy has already criticized it quite a bit."

Nicole showed an unexpected expression and asked strangely, "How could this be?"

Paula Wagner didn't see any flaws in Nicole's expression. Of course, she couldn't guess that the real purpose of Nicole and Eric was to break up her and Cruise, and she also showed a helpless expression at this time. : "Tommy wanted me to focus on Cruise & Wagner Productions, and he was worried that my acceptance of other jobs would affect the operation of the company."

A deeper reason Paula Wagner did not say that Cruise's last film "Thunderbolt" was not satisfactory, which caused Cruise's career to stagnate for a year. Not only did he not appear in a movie last year. It also parted ways with longtime partner Paramount. And Paula as the producer of "Hot Hand Police Flower" cost a mere 20 million. With $200 million at the global box office, Cruise doesn't want Paula Wagner to be a producer for Nicole's films, whether it's out of a man's pride or jealousy that he absolutely won't admit.

"Tom only makes one movie a year at most. With your ability, it can't affect the operation of your company at all, right?"

Paula Wagner smiled unconsciously when she heard this implied compliment, but thinking of Cruise, the smile turned helpless again. Cruise and Paula set up a production company to imitate Eric's original Firefly, but the reality is often too skinny, even if Cruise is one of Hollywood's most box-office stars, there is no guarantee of production. Each of their films will be as successful as Firefly, and their production company certainly can't have the speed of Firefly's development.

Until now, the Cruise & Wagner production company can only strive for more control and dividends in the film starring Cruise, and even has no energy to make other films, and Cruise has a new agent. ,

So many times, Paula Wagner is in an idle state. This is also a torment for a woman with a strong career like her.

"Nicole. I've always wondered, how did you invite me to be the producer of 'The Hot Dog' and this... um, Mr. & Mrs. Smith?"

Nicole was stunned for a moment, then a blush appeared on her face, and she said in a sullen voice: "I, I hope I can be more important by his side, but you are the only person I know, anyway...you understood."

If Eric were here, he would definitely say: This goblin is too capable.

If Drew was here, he would definitely say: This Bichi is too capable.

It's a pity that Paula Wagner, who is completely ignorant of the inside story, heard Nicole's young daughter's faltering answer, Paula quickly made up an infatuation in order to please her lover and try to show her infatuation female figure.

"Hey, Nicole, how are you and Mr. Williams now, since he broke up with Jennifer Aniston, he doesn't seem to have disclosed his girlfriend, right?"

"He will only be 22 years old in a few months, and he is sitting in the top seats in Hollywood. I can't expect too much. I just hope he can settle down when he is tired," Nicole said in a light tone, but this time it was Speaking from the heart.

Paula Wagner has been in Hollywood much longer than Nicole. She has seen many Hollywood playboys who are unwilling to marry until they are in their 40s and 50s. Hearing Nicole's words, he couldn't help but say, "Then you may want to It's been a long wait."

Nicole reached out and touched the necklace on her chest. There was a very special ring hidden in the heart-shaped pendant at the end of the necklace. She was the nine of hearts. She remembered that when Eric was asked to choose for herself, he said the meaning of a series of numbers. When it comes to the nine o'clock of red hearts, he said that nine in the East means forever, so she chose this one decisively.

"Nicole?" Paula Wagner reminded when she saw Nicole's trance.

"Oh," Nicole raised her head, came back to her senses, and quickly put those messed up emotions behind her and said, "Then, Paula, if you really can't pick up on Mr. and Mrs. Smith, I'll let you Eric will contact other people as soon as possible, this film is in a hurry, Columbia hopes to be released in November at the end of the year, it will only take more than eight months, and the pre-production, official shooting and post-production will take at least half a year."

Paula Wagner stared at the information in front of her, and was a little reluctant to give up. "Hot Police Flower" won more than 200 million box office results around the world, and she also received $5 million in salary plus dividends. This is her career since her career. The biggest amount of single income, when serving as Cruise's producer, she can only get 10% of Cruise's salary, and at most, only one or two million annual income, and Cruise & Wagner Productions There is no such good luck as "Mission Impossible" in the first movie of the original time and space.

"Nicole, it would be much easier if Tommy could be cast as the lead actor in Mr & Mrs Smith."

Nicole showed an embarrassed look, reached out and gestured on the tip of her nose: "This, you know."

Paula Wagner smiled and reminded: "Don't do this in front of Tommy, he hates others to mention his height the most."

"Of course I know." Nicole said with a smile.

Although Cruise is a Hollywood niche. But jokes about someone stepping on an apple crate have been circulating in and out of Hollywood circles.

For Mr & Mrs Smith. If this movie were a Columbia project at all, Paula Wagner would be sure that Columbia would drop Nicole for a better Tom Cruise and pick another moderately tall heroine, but now it's happening The possibility is extremely low, because from the chat just now, Paula Wagner knew that this was a movie Eric specially prepared for Nicole.

"Well, Nicole. I'll talk to Tommy and get back to you the day after tomorrow, okay?"

Just as Nicole was about to nod, Paula Wagner's door rang twice before being pushed open. Cruise and Pie Jinsley walked in one after another. Nicole stood up with Paula Wagner.

Cruise was about to speak when he saw Nicole appear here, his eyes flickered a few times, and he politely said hello: "Hello, Miss Kidman."

"Hello. Mr. Cruise," Nicole replied with a smile. Going past Cruise, he walked over to Pie Kingsley and hugged him.

"Nicole, why are you here?" Pie Kingsley asked curiously.

Nicole let go of Pie Jinsley, took each other and sat down on the sofa together, and asked with a smile, "I'm here to discuss something with Paula, how about you, didn't you say you were going to New York the day before yesterday, so soon? came back?"

"Oh, it's to record a talk show for the promotion of "The Prequel", we'll be back after we're done, it's fine to stay in New York anyway. By the way, I brought you a present," Pie Kimsley said, and took out a small box from her handbag, which contained a small but delicate glass bottle: "I met a friend in the fashion industry in New York, and he gave me Dior's latest perfume, and also It's not on the market, it's just a small-scale trial, ah, Paula, and yours." Feeling Paula Wagner's gaze, Pai Jinsley hurriedly took out another small box and handed it over.

Nicole opened the small box, carefully sprinkled a little perfume on the back of her hand and sniffed, and commented excitedly with Paula Wagner who came over.

Immediately feeling ignored, Tom Cruise boredly instructed Secretary Paula Wagner to make coffee for him, sat down on the sofa opposite, and inadvertently caught a glimpse of a stack of documents on the low table, picked it up curiously and flipped through it. , at the top is the information of an Asian director, Cruise is not interested, and quickly turned over, the following is a movie budget table called "Mr. and Mrs. Smith", Cruise glanced at the amount, his eyes flashed , turned over again, and at the bottom is the script of "Mrs. and Mrs. Smith".

"I feel that this flavor is too strong, but Paula's one matches her temperament very well."

"No, Nicole, you should try more of this flavor, it's sure to captivate men."

"Yeah, I chose it for you, how could it be wrong."

The three women were chatting, and Cruise shook the materials in his hand and interjected in a raised voice: "Paula, which company is this script invited from?"

Only then did Paula Wagner realize that she had unknowingly ignored Cruise, put away the perfume in her hand, and said, "Tommy, Nicole brought this script, she wanted me to be the producer, I also Said I'd like to discuss this with you later."

Cruise's originally excited emotions disappeared immediately, and although his face was not gloomy, it was not very good-looking: "Paula, you agreed?"

Paula Wagner felt a little uncomfortable with Cruise's questioning tone, but patiently said: "I think my time should be able to be allocated, anyway, you won't think about it until the release of "Dark War" For the next movie, I don't need to intervene in the promotion of "The Prequel", and there is plenty of time."

"But it's time to pick a script for my next movie, and I didn't tell you..." Cruise said here, stopping, staring at Nicole badly.

Nicole deliberately showed an embarrassed look, stood up and said to Paula Wagner: "Sorry, Paula, I think I should go, no matter what, give me a call."

Paula Wagner hummed and watched Nicole walk out the door. She didn't send them off in person. However, compared to Paula Wagner and Cruise who have worked together for many years, Pie Kingsley and Cruise But Si didn't have too many personal feelings yet, so he also stood up and said, "Then let's talk, I'll leave first."

Cruise stared fiercely at the back of Pie Kingsley. He originally hoped that Pie Kingsley could be his exclusive agent, but after Pi Kingsley signed with him, he soon signed him again. But Kidman, the woman, and, with the success of "The Hot Hands", Cruise clearly felt that Pie Kingsley was giving more energy to Nicole, which made walking there. He has always been the center of attention, and he felt very unhappy. Now that he saw that the other party had followed him out for Nicole, Cruise even had the idea of ​​changing the agent in his heart.

Paula Wagner clearly felt the change in Cruise's mood. In her eyes, Cruise was like a spoiled child, sighed slightly, Paula Wagner said: "Tommy, I think we Still have to have a good talk.”

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Leaving the office of Cruise & Wagner Productions, Nicole heard the clicking of leather shoes behind her, turned her head to look, stopped and waited for Pie Jinsley to come to her side: "Why did you follow me, Tom? Are you alright?"

Pie Kingsley rolled her eyes at Nicole: "I'm just his agent, not a nanny, and I don't have the duty to make him happy."

At this time, it is almost more effective to set it up than to provoke. Nicole smiled and took Pi Jinsili's arm: "Then I will invite you to dinner, the location is up to you."

"Wait a minute, don't feel bad," Pie Jinsley also raised her interest, thinking of Cruise's stinky face just now, Pie Jinsley suddenly felt that if she had to choose between Cruise and Nicole , she will definitely choose Nicole, who is shrewd and friendly, even if her income is a little less.

Although Cruise has always been a perfect public lover in the hearts of movie fans, only her client knows how difficult it is to perfectly maintain Cruise's public image, just take yesterday's blurb For the show, after the recording, Cruise suddenly felt that the way he appeared was not perfect. The camera hit him in the face before he could even smile, so he had to re-record, just a few seconds of footage. It's almost unreasonable, but Cruise's attitude is firm, and as an agent, she has to communicate with the TV station in a hurry, and she owes others a big favor for this. (To be continued..)

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