King of Hollywood

The boundary between work and life has never been so obvious. If a person's female secretary and female assistant talk to him like this, it can only show that her heart is messed up. It's a pity that Charlize doesn't understand, but Adrian does.

So after hearing Charlize's words that day, Adrian didn't say anything, but silently patted her hand, and left the amusement park together after she recovered. Not only that, but in the next few days, he didn't talk to Charlize about anything other than work, and even deliberately showed a certain distance.

If you want to capture, of course you have to play hard first. For this move, Adrian couldn't be more skilled, and he can just use this time to deal with some important things.

Michael Bay sat on the sofa outside the office and changed his position, then touched his nose. This was the third time he had done this. He is not as relaxed as the middle-aged man reading the newspaper sitting across from him—he knows the middle-aged man, but the middle-aged man certainly doesn’t know him—the other party at least has works that can be sold, even if these works Mostly it's done in collaboration with other people. But what about himself? What else but a few MTVs and commercials and trophies for those MTVs and commercials?

Thinking of this, he began to become more nervous, and his eyes couldn't help looking at the door of the office again. What exactly did the miracle director want to do with him? Before getting to know Adrian Cowell, Michael Bay didn't really admire anyone, even though he knew many directors and producers through his uncle at the top of Universal, and had a relationship with Spielberg and others , he always kept an arrogance in his heart, thinking that the movies he made would definitely not be much worse than them.

Even if he got to know Adrian later, he didn't take it to heart, he was just an independent director who only made low-cost films. But as Adrian appeared in the public eye again and again, and continued to cause such and other controversies, Michael Bay's eyes were gradually attracted.

His original intention has not changed. He still doesn't like those pretentious literary films, and he still doesn't think that if he makes a film, he will be no worse than any director. But Adrian's long list of achievements is really dazzling. He has been in charge of the director for less than three years, and he has already been nominated for two Oscars for best director, and he paved the way for Pacino and Thompson with two films at the same time. The road to the actor and queen. More importantly, every one of his movies made money and almost never lost money, including those movies he invested in, and those based on scripts written by him.

Michael Bay doesn't need to care about Adrian's nominations, but he can't help but care about his earning power. There are also many kinds of fame, such as the fame that every movie is praised by people, or the fame that every movie can make a lot of money. For Michael Bay, the latter is obviously more attractive to him. Needless to say, Adrian's ability to make money, the most surprising thing is that he has never touched anything related to film production before, which is described in detail in those reports about him, and He himself admits this.

Since the establishment of Hollywood, no director has been able to achieve such a level. I am afraid there is no better word to describe it except genius. It is no wonder that the media now call him a miracle director. Michael Bay, who is well-informed, knows more. For example, Adrian is not only the boss of Bosworth Films, but also the chairman of the media company that has not been established for a long time.

If you can achieve so many achievements in less than three years, you can't be considered a successful person, so what kind of person can be considered a successful person? As an old saying goes, if the other party's ability is only a little higher than yours, you may be jealous of him; but if the other party's ability is much better than yours, then you can only look up to him.

So Michael Bay will sit here worrying about gains and losses. He doesn't understand why Adrian sent the invitation through his uncle, wanting him to direct a movie? There are so many people to choose from, aren't there? Besides, they had never even met face to face. So what will it be? I heard he still has a record company, could it be...

While he was thinking wildly, the female secretary pushed open the office door and came out: "Mr. Michael Bay, Mr. Jerry Bruckheimer, Mr. Adrian, please go in together."

She is so beautiful, what's her name? Charlize Theron, seems to be the name. Looking at the glamorous girl, Michael Bay couldn't help but whistled in his heart, and he was stunned after following him, let's go in together?

The middle-aged man sitting opposite him also showed the same expression, but he realized it after a few seconds. After smiling friendlyly at Michael, he got up and walked to the office first.

Michael immediately got up and followed behind, his mind was all on the upcoming matter at the moment, and he had no time to take care of other things, and the previous worries about gains and losses were also thrown into the clouds.

This is a simple office without too much furniture, but it is comfortably furnished, and all the utensils are neatly placed, as if interpreting the word "order". At this time, the young man sitting at the desk was frowning and talking on the phone. He was wearing a white shirt but no tie, the neckline was untied, and the coat was hanging on the coat rack. He was serious and at the same time It also gives people an uninhibited feeling.

"Please sit down." Adrian behind the desk saw them coming in, and quickly finished explaining to the microphone, then got up and stretched out his hand: "Nice to meet you, Mr. Bei, Mr. Bruckheimer."

"It's nice to meet you too, Mr. Cowell." The two of them who had just touched the chairs immediately stood up again.

"Please sit down, don't be so restrained, please call me Adrian or Ed, I am not here or A, nor the tax bureau, and I am not asking you to assist in the investigation." Adrian said jokingly.

After a few witty words, the two of them immediately relaxed, and then Adrian pressed the contact button on the phone: "Hi, Charlie, I would like to trouble you a little more, please bring us three glasses..."

He suddenly stopped and looked at the two people in front of him.

"Coffee." Michael Bay and Bruckheimer replied unanimously, then looked at each other unexpectedly, and then added in unison: "Whatever the taste."

Adrian couldn't help laughing: "Okay, Charlie, three cups of latte, thank you."

Then he looked at the two of them with a smile: "As expected, I chose a partner out of thousands of choices, and there is such a tacit understanding before the beginning."

Facing the puzzled but clear eyes of Michael and Bruckheimer, he handed the two bound scripts on his desk to them: "Take a few minutes to read the script first."

Michael and Bruckheimer looked at each other, and they both took the script and read it.

Unlike Bruckheimer, who flipped through the page first before reading, Michael read every page carefully and devotedly, even if Charlize delivered coffee, he didn't notice it. Firstly, he wanted to know as much as possible what kind of story it was; secondly, he could take this opportunity to calm down his excitement. He heard Adrian's words very well, and he asked him to direct the movie

It took about 20 minutes for Michael to finish reading the script. He originally planned to spend a longer time reading it more carefully, but Bruckheimer beside him had already finished reading it and was drinking coffee waiting for him, so the next three minutes One of them had to hastily read the matter. Even so, he still feels inspired, this is a good story, hot-blooded and humorous at the same time, he can almost outline some very dynamic pictures in his head.

"This is a good script... Adrian." Michael thought for a while, and decided to call the other party by his full name.

"Thank you, Jerry said the same, I knew you would be good partners." Adrian laughed, "Then, since your opinions are so consistent, you are willing to be the producer and co-author of this movie." Director?"

The two people in front of them looked at each other again, then looked each other up and down, and finally Bruckheimer said, "I can know why I was chosen... shall we, Ed?"

"This is a purely commercial film, and I need a producer with more relevant experience in this area, so Tang recommended you to me, and he said that you are his best partner, and you have been working together very happily. Adrian said with a smile, "I believe what he said."

Then he looked at Michael: "As for Mike, although you have no relevant experience in directing movies, I have seen all your MTV and commercials. It is very dynamic and impactful, and that is what this movie needs. It It’s not about anything else, it just needs to make the audience feel interesting, interesting, and cool.”

Speaking of this, Adrian suddenly laughed again, with a little apology: "Of course, another reason is that the budget of this movie is only about 20 million at most, and most of it will be spent on special effects, so there are not many funds to invite those well-known directors.”

"It's okay." Michael shrugged and said nothing else. Adrian was telling the truth. He was indeed a newcomer who couldn't be newer in directing movies.

"But I believe that Mike will do a good job, just as I believe that Jerry will do a good job." Adrian looked at Michael, then at Bruckheimer, "I don't think working with a new director It’s a bad thing, they probably have more energy and imagination than some of the more established directors and make more compelling films—in fact, I’m sort of a rookie director myself at the moment.”

Bruckheimer, who was still thinking about it, suddenly laughed: "I agree with this, I agree."

"Very good." Adrian said and looked at Michael.

"I have no problem." Michael said quickly, this is an opportunity anyway, and he has no reason to let it go.

"Very good, gentlemen, all that remains is to discuss the signing of the contract and the preparation of the film," Adrian clapped his hands, "I have also prepared the actors for you, the two black actors who have just switched from TV dramas to movies, both Very good, I believe you will be able to work together happily.”

"No problem, you're the boss." Bruckheimer shrugged his shoulders to accept, but Michael suddenly asked: "Is it because of the budget to cast black actors?"

"Hmm..." Adrian thought for a while, then spread his hands, "That's right." ()