King of Hollywood

No matter what the media said, Adrian didn't care, and everything was settled, unless someone could find out conclusive evidence that the film school was bought by him. Of course, whether he can find it is one problem, and whether he can get it out is another problem. It is fine for media groups to attack each other or even tear down the stage, but that is very targeted. If it may shake the foundation of the film industry, it is courting death.

So after Oscar, he has been leisurely with his wife and daughter. The only thing that made him a little busy was the arrival of his two children. Although the due date is around March 5th, Nicole, who was pregnant first, was admitted to the hospital on March 9th, and then it took another two days to give birth to the baby. Mi gave birth at the same time.

Of course, it is rare for Diva and Juliet to be born with different mothers but a few seconds apart, so even if Adrian is a little bit regretful, it is only a little bit regretful.

The two little ones are both daughters, and without any surprise, the Kewell family's women's football team is officially formed. Naomi's child was named after Alice by Adrian because there was no reference, while Nicole's was named Sandy.

"How can you use 'Sunday' as a child's name." Nicole was quite dissatisfied with this.

Of course, such as another time and space. Adrian said this in his heart, but on the surface he continued to comfort him. Nicole just complained and didn't insist, so in the end the little guy became Santi? Kidman? Cowell is gone.

Kate and the others have long turned a blind eye to this, but Lily has become more and more dissatisfied. You must know that before the age of four, she was the favorite of her father. Even though she had two younger sisters after the age of four, it still cannot change the fact that she is the most favored, but the problem is that the number of younger sisters has continued to increase since then. One or two is okay, three or four can also be connected, but when it reaches more than ten...

Even if Adrian is the same as before, the attention to the little guy will still be shared by other daughters after all. In addition, Lily has already figured out the relationship between her father and mother and other aunts. One can imagine what kind of mentality she will have, not to mention In another six months, the 11-year-old little guy is about to enter puberty.

Adolescent children have always been the most difficult to discipline. On the one hand, their three views have gradually been completed, struggling to escape from the control of their parents and face the world alone; on the other hand, their three views are still very fragile, and they need their parents Continue to guide, whenever they encounter any problems, they will subconsciously seek help from their parents as soon as possible.

Such contradictions also cause adolescent children to be rebellious and sensitive. If their parents do not respond properly, they will easily hurt them, so that they would rather confide in others than communicate with their parents—this is why Adrian is always very It is easy to abduct those young girls.

Well, the topic is off topic. In fact, it is not difficult to solve this problem. As long as the parents are patient enough and willing to listen to the children, instead of pointing fingers at them, they may still stumble in communication, but at least they will not let the children They hate themselves. And Adrian has an advantage in this aspect, not to mention patience, and his insight ability is also very good. In addition, he basically has no job this year, so there is no problem in spending time with his daughter.

Even, in her spare time, she still spends time with flowers and grass. After all, Lily is not yet 11 years old and has not yet fully entered puberty. But he didn't go too far. Apart from continuing to push Natalie to the last moment, he just kept entangled with Taylor.

After being dealt with by Adrian in New York, the young girl who knows the taste can hardly resist his desire. Whenever she has the opportunity, she will always make out. It didn't take long. Katie has done it before, and Adrian came with him once in the exclusive lounge on the record company side. The long legs of Taylor, who has basically matured, are very exciting, especially since she is not very good at giving full play to her due advantages and needs Adrian's guidance. This kind of training feels very good, and by the way, she can also instill something in her .

In addition, Taylor wrote a song in a short time, as she said that morning, called "the first time". As soon as you hear the name, you know what it is. Although the lyrics describe the feeling of a girl seeing a boy for the first time, all kinds of small hints such as "I moaned" and "I screamed" did not make any sense. everywhere.

"This can reflect my talent." After Adrian asked, Taylor said happily, she really loves to play.

Of course, both of them tacitly did not mention Adrian's threatening words that morning. Maybe it's because Taylor thinks the current relationship is good, maybe it's because she hasn't found a way to verify it, and that's okay, Adrian will show her, as long as it is practical.

However, although a leisurely life is good, but as Forrest Gump said, life is like chocolate, you never know what the next one will taste like.

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"...In short, as long as the male lead is finalized, we can start making the movie version of "Iron Man"." In the huge office, Kevin who is in charge of the movie from Marvel Comics? Figo said to several senior executives present.

"Then what are we waiting for?" Dan, who is in charge of the publishing business and is also the COO? Buckley.

"There is no suitable candidate." Chief editor Joe? Quesada sighed, "There are three candidates for the audition, but each has its own problems."

"I think Robert? Downey Jr. is very suitable, all aspects are integrated, and it is also recommended by Mr. Cowell." Tom, who is currently in charge of the "Iron Man" comics? Brewt interjected.

"He's too short," countered Quesada, "and he's got a major role in Two and a Half Men, and he's one of the highest paid TV actors."

"This is indeed a problem," deputy editor Axel? Alonso nodded, "We've been planning for so long, and it's a big series. We must control the pay. I tend to use newcomers and sign as many film contracts as possible. There can't be Toby Maguire anymore." It's a matter of sitting on the ground and raising the price."

"Newcomers?" Figo, who knows the film production process best among the few people, smiled helplessly, "What kind of newcomers do we want to use? Newcomers over 30 years old?"

Several people suddenly fell silent. Among the superheroes in the series confirmed by Marvel Comics, Iron Man Tony? Stark is a successful businessman and wealthy playboy, a role that would never have been possible for a young actor in his twenties. But it is so easy to find an actor who is 30 or 35 years old, has acting skills, is cheap, and is popular enough to be a leader.

"Stan, what do you think?" Barkley suddenly asked at this moment, and several people present immediately looked down at Stan who was sitting there bored? Old man Li almost fell asleep.

"What? Me?" Stan? Li opened his drowsy eyes, adjusted his glasses on the bridge of his nose, and waved his hands slowly: "It's up to you to decide this kind of thing. I don't have any opinions. You can definitely do it well."

This practice of completely shirking responsibility made several people present a little depressed. Barkley sighed and said again: "Anyway, Stan, as the elder and the father of these superheroes, you have the responsibility and the obligation to talk about you. Your opinion, isn't it? Perhaps your opinion can shed light on us."

"...well," the old man smacked his lips, "frankly speaking, I do have a suitable candidate, very suitable."

He said with a cunning smile: "I can guarantee that it is very suitable in all aspects, it depends on whether you can persuade him."

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"...Sorry, can I repeat it again? You mean...me?" Adrian, who was sitting leisurely by the pool in swimming trunks and a bathrobe, took off his sunglasses and looked in front of him with astonishment and disbelief. two people.

"Yes, Mr. Cowell," Dan? Buckley glanced at Stan next to him? Li, then tried to use a calm tone and said, "We think you are the most suitable to play Tony Stark."

Even though he tried his best to control his emotions, in the end, his face still turned slightly red.

"Well... this..." Adrian didn't react until now, until a voice sounded: "Hey, Ed, why are you here?"

Then, a muscular but well-proportioned young girl in a bikini, with dripping hair and body, appeared in front of them, and looked at Buckley and Stan curiously? plum.

"Hi, Maria, I'm so sorry, I'm here as a guest." Adrian smiled immediately, grabbed her hand and brought it to his lips for a kiss, before introducing her.

"This is the COO of Marvel Comics Dan? Buckley, this is Stan Lee, the father of superheroes. The superheroes that belong to Marvel Comics that you see on the screen are basically made by him." Adrian said to the girl first. Speaking, and then looked at Barkley and the others, "This is Maria Sharapova, the most talented and outstanding female tennis player in today's tennis world, the Wimbledon women's singles champion in 2004, I bet , this year's US Open women's singles champion is still hers."

"Thank you!" Sharapova, who was very useful to this sentence, immediately leaned over and kissed him heavily on the face with a smile on her face.

But she obviously has no interest in Marvel comics, just with Buckley and Stan? Li greeted politely, the same, Buckley and Stan? Li also has no interest in tennis, so he responded politely.

"Well, since you have something to do, I won't bother you, but remember I'll wait for you to teach me butterfly strokes." Sharapova said and kissed Adrian's face again, and then walked towards the swimming pool Go to the other end.

"She is really tall, about the same height as you? If she wears high heels, she must be taller than you. When did you become interested in such a woman, Ed?" After Sharapova left, Buckley still Didn't speak, for disrespectful Stan? Li suddenly said something like this, and winked at Adrian.

"Petite women have the taste of petite women, and tall women have the beauty of tall women." Adrian replied casually, and it was too late to react. Obviously, he had a good time last night once or several times, and then, the previous news still made him feel bad.

But Adrian is Adrian after all, and immediately asked while wearing a bathrobe: "You just said that you want me to play Tony in "Iron Man"? Stark? Are you sure you are not joking? April Fool's Day is still a few days away Bar."

At the same time, he sat firmly on the recliner, not going into the house to talk.

For that, Buckley and Stan? Li didn't care, and Barkley immediately said, "No, we just hope you can play, Mr. Kewell."

"I can't imagine anyone better suited than you," Stan? Lee followed up, "Geniuses, billionaires, and—playboys."

He dragged his voice on the last sentence, and the teasing feeling was very obvious. At the same time, as if to explain his words, there was a splash from the pool, and Sharapova in a bikini had already jumped into the water. Although her swimming skills are not very good, she also glides gracefully in the water for a certain distance. Her toned body glistens in the sun with splashes, which has a special taste.

Adrian raised his eyebrows, a little dumbfounded: "Just because of this?"

"Is there anything else you need?" Stan? Li spread his hands as a matter of course. Judging from his previous speeches, it is obvious that the old man is the main lobbyist, and Barkley is more expressing support on behalf of surprise. Of course, this is also because he has the best relationship with Adrian in the entire Marvel Comics. Even Buckley calls Adrian Mr. Cowell, but he can call him Ed.

"I'm a director, a producer, not an actor." Adrian said angrily and funny.

"Really?" Stan? Li smiled slyly, "But "Forrest Gump", "Elizabeth", "Shakespeare in Love", "The Matrix", "Lord of the Rings" and other movies have your name in the cast list."

"That's just..." Adrian rolled his eyes and wanted to refute, but the old man continued without giving him a chance: "It's just a superhero movie, a big-budget commercial movie, and he doesn't need you to have an Oscar. The acting skills of a good actor, even though your acting experience comes from guest appearances, it is enough. Just like the character in "The Matrix", oily and powdery, sharp and exaggerated, don't you also act well?"

"It sounds like you're mocking me?" Adrian gritted his teeth.

"No, I'm complimenting you," Stan? Li didn't change his face, "Anyway, you have won the best director three times in a row. You will definitely not do anything during this time. Even if you have any plans, you will have to wait until the second half of the year. In addition, you used to make two films a year. There is no such thing as Can't handle the situation."

Adrian began to hiss and take a breath: "Your preparations are really good, Stan, but you have to know, this is a commercial production. As a director, I can attract many people to the cinema, But as an actor, I'm not sure how much box office appeal I'll have."

"As a movie favored by the famous Marvel director, I believe "Iron Man" will definitely sell well," said Stan? Li raised his eyebrows proudly.

"Not all the movies I watch will sell well," Adrian continued to refute, grinding his teeth, "For example..."

"Of course, of course, we all know that some movies, TV series, programs, etc. that you mentioned casually, naturally not all of them are likely to sell well, but as long as you accept your advice and modify them according to your opinions, they are basically very good. Welcome," Stan? Li is even more proud, "Besides, just being a genius billionaire and playboy, playing the role of a genius billionaire and playboy in person is already enough gimmicks, as long as the publicity keeps up, people will be willing to go to the cinema Let's see how the super director who can always perform miracles plays superheroes."

It has to be admitted that they are indeed very well prepared.

"The last sentence is your real intention." After a long while, Adrian popped out this sentence from between his teeth.

A genius billionaire and playboy in reality, playing a genius billionaire and playboy in a movie, this has never happened before. This gimmick alone is enough to attract countless people into the cinema, not to mention the continuous influence, which can be seen as a sign that the chairman of AC Media fully supports Marvel Comics.

"And you were the one who encouraged us to prepare this series, shouldn't you shoulder some... small responsibilities?" The old man blushed for a rare moment, "Why don't you let everyone see what else Director Miracle can do? What about unexpected achievements?"

Adrian snorted softly and said nothing.

"You should know, Tony? Who Stark was based on, right?" Stan? Li put away his smile, "Howard? Hughes is really a rare genius, an unyielding fighter and a great engineer, as well as... the super rich and playboy. You also said that you admire him a lot , frankly, over the years, the only one who has been as good as him, who can make the whole world amaze and look sideways, is you Adrian Cowell, and Scorsese's "The Aviator" should invite You're starring, so..."

The old man spread his hands and didn't say any more.

"...I'm not as good as Howard? Hughes." After a long silence, Adrian suddenly said this, slightly lost in thought.

But before the two people on the opposite side asked questions, he immediately changed his smile and looked at Barkley: "Dan, what if I want 20 million yuan?"

"Hmm..." Buckley glanced at Stan? Li seemed to have expected this, "You are the boss, of course you can pay yourself 20 million, even if... you break the rules."

Hearing this sentence, Adrian couldn't help grinding his teeth again. Everyone knows that he pays attention to following the rules the most, so how should he refuse now?

"It's not impossible for me to agree..." Adrian, who thought of something after a while, said slowly, "As long as there is one person who is willing to play the role of Pepper."

He had an inexplicable smile on his face, as if he had already secured the victory, but unfortunately...sometimes it is like this, when some people are too complacent, thinking that certain things will definitely develop according to their own ideas, they will often be reversed by the facts.

"...Sorry, can I repeat it again? You said you...agreed?!" Adrian stared at the person in front of him dumbfounded, his expression of astonishment and disbelief was exactly the same as that at the swimming pool that day.

"Is there any question?" Charlize, who was dressed in formal attire, with her long legs crossed, was leaning on the high-backed chair with one arm resting on the back of the chair, raising her chin and asking in a brisk tone, as if it was a matter of course.