Made in Hollywood

After the party started, Duke became the busiest person, constantly walking on the lawn of the garden, entertaining the guests as the host. In addition to the actors and the staff who made up the crew, there were also senior executives of several film companies who also specially appointed them. Representatives are here.

For example, Robert Iger from Walt Disney, Tim Fisher from Fox, Clark Mueller from Warner Bros., etc.

And George Lucas, who came from San Francisco.

"Where's your mother, Duke?"

Hearing George Lucas ask about his mother, Duke hurriedly ended his whisper with Sofia Coppola, saying, "She brought other guests and just called and won't be here until a little later."

"I haven't seen Leah for a long time."

Lucas waved to this side and motioned Duke to go to a quieter place together. Tina Fey, who was behind, stopped those who wanted to come and say hello with a wink.

The two gradually walked to the edge of the lawn, until no one else could be seen around, George Lucas stopped.

"Uncle Lucas..."

"Call me George!" George Lucas corrected again, then looked at Duke, and seemed to feel a little emotional, "When I was your age, I was a student who dreamed of directing all day, and I didn't know where the future was going. , with your mother and father...let's not mention that bastard..."

He patted Duke's shoulder lightly, "Duke, you have stood at the forefront of Hollywood directors, and achieved what most of them can't do in their lifetimes. Hollywood has never seen a director like you. ."

"I'm just lucky." Duke rarely said modestly.

George Lucas smiled, and suddenly said seriously, "Just like me and Steven, in the process of any director's rise, there will always be a violation of the interests of many people, and there will be countless people who want to take you from high places. pull down!"

"Actually a lot of people are doing it!"

Hearing Duke's words, George Lucas nodded, "So, you should see the direction clearly, be firm in your goal, don't stop, keep moving forward! Even if the temptation is too great for you to refuse, you should go to the forward!"

"I see!"

Lucas suddenly laughed again, stroked his beard, and asked, "Are you interested in Star Wars?"

"Star Wars?" Duke didn't understand what Lucas meant.

"Fox and Lucasfilm are planning to restart the "Star Wars" series, and I have finished the first draft of the script." Lucas kept staring at Duke as if he was watching his prey, "It is expected to be in the next two to three years. Entering the preparatory stage for filming, I am getting older, and I always feel a little powerless."

"George..." Duke held back his surprise, "You don't want me to be the director, do you?"

"I think you're a good fit!" George Lucas didn't mean to deny it, ""Independence Day" proved your ability to control sci-fi big productions, in fact, "Star Wars" is also inseparable from the category of popcorn, Isn't that what you do best?"

Just when George Lucas said this, Duke automatically made up the scene of the Star Wars he directed, the fast-changing spaceship chasing the battle, the Obi-Wan who couldn't be blown up no matter what... and the stars. Fighting that soft fight is too incompatible with his aesthetics and appetite, and must be changed to a tough guy fighting style...

The question is, is that Star Wars still Star Wars?

"George, this is your movie..."

Before he finished speaking, Duke was interrupted by George Lucas, "Don't be too busy to refuse, think about it for a while and then give me an answer."

Duke had no choice but to nod and temporarily agree to think about it. At the same time, he also sighed in his heart. In the past, he used the script for zero pay, and no one was willing to invest. After successive successes, even series such as Star Wars were brought to the door. .

It has to be said that Hollywood is such a reality.

"It seems that someone has come to look for you."

George Lucas reminded Duke and walked towards the lawn, "I'll go first."

To be polite to Lucas, Duke turned to look, and Tina Fey was walking towards him and asked, "Is something wrong?"

"Mrs. Leah is here," she said. "There are other guests, Miss Coppola told you to hurry up."

Back at the party, Duke was chatting with people while walking towards the resting place where his mother was. While seeing the familiar figures of his mother and Sophia, he also saw another woman, who seemed to be a guest accompanied by his mother.

It was a woman who was no more than twenty-five years old at most. Her long brown hair was combed to the sides and neatly pulled back at the back of her head. Characteristic, the slightly upturned corners of the mouth, always hung with a light and decent smile.

Compared with Charlize Theron or Sophie Massobi, this woman's appearance is not very beautiful, but there is a little bookish temperament in her elegance, but it is very easy to give people a good impression, and this temperament is from the inside out. Hair, appear real and not contrived.

Especially her pale blue silk grosgrain gown embroidered with delicate ivory white taffeta flowers, and her white evening evening clutch with moonstone, white gold, solid gold and diamond earrings Ornaments and bracelets, while highlighting the temperament, are extraordinarily bright.

If the female star in the circle is a fashionista packaged by public relations and fashion designers, then this woman is completely interpreting fashion and elegance with herself!

She is completely different from Hollywood actresses, even with light makeup, she can be picked out at a glance.

"Mother……"

When walking over, several people sitting at the rest table stood up, and Mrs. Leah nodded and introduced them to both sides.

"This is Duke."

"Duke, this is Miss Lauder, Irene Lauder, from the Estee Lauder Group."

As for Estée Lauder, Duke, no matter how ignorant he is, has heard of it, not to mention that Santa Feia has a lot of business dealings with them. According to the name of the other party, it should be a descendant of the Lauder family.

"Hello, Miss Lauder."

"Hello, Director Rosenberg..."

The two simply shook hands. I don't know if it was an illusion. Duke felt that Irene Lauder's hand was shaking a little, as if he was nervous or excited?

"Call me Duke."

Sitting around the oak table, Duke beckoned to one side, and immediately a waiter brought four glasses of champagne, Erin Lauder took one, continued to show a decent smile, and said, "You can call me Erin, Aunt Leah and I have known each other for a long time."

While Erin Lauder was talking to Mrs. Leah, Sophia leaned into Duke's ear and whispered a few words, "She is Estee Lauder's granddaughter with only one cousin, it seems to be the Lauder family. The third generation to focus on training.”

Santa Fia and the Lauder Group have always cooperated, but what does the other party do for you? Duke is still a little weird.

Sitting on the opposite side are the famous Blast Maniac and Duke Nukem. Irene Lauder is still a little excited. After all, this is a director I like very much. After watching his three movies in a row, there are always so many fans. In the idol's mood, when I shook hands just now, my right hand trembled a little.

But she quickly adjusted her emotions. This time, she came here for commercial purposes, but it was not for fans to see their favorite director!

As an outstanding figure in the third generation of the Lauder Group, Irene understands what to say and what to do when and what to do, and socializing is a must-learn course since childhood.

"You talk about..."

Mrs. Leah stood up and said to Duke, "Sophia and I help you entertain the guests."

Sophia also stood up very tacitly, followed Mrs. Leah's footsteps, and left here.

Looking at all this, Duke understands that this is his mother's attitude and will not interfere with the business affairs that the other party brings up with him next.

Looking at the woman across from him who always had a decent smile and was extremely elegant in every move, Duke didn't mean to go around in circles, "May I know your purpose, Miss Lauder?"

This is North America, and the next thing to talk about is definitely business affairs. Direct contact is the most appropriate and time-saving way.

"I wonder if Director Rosenberg is interested in entering the advertising world?"

Like Duke, Irene Lauder also took the initiative to open up the distance between the two parties, "The Lauder Group intends to invite you to direct the new advertising blockbuster of Youth Chaolu in next year."

"Why me?" Duke didn't say clearly.

"Let's put it this way, Director Rosenberg, I have seen three of your works, and I have seen them more than once." Erin Lauder said seriously, "In my opinion, the three films are gorgeous, saying It's not an exaggeration to say that it is a super long commercial! I have no other meaning, I like this type of film very much, so I recommended you to the group."

"Thank you." Duke raised his glass to her, sipped his champagne lightly, and said, "Actually, in some clips, I'm also using advertising techniques to make the film."

This is the consensus of the Hollywood industry on him, and Duke never felt that this was an unprofessional thing.

"Then..." Irene Lauder asked directly, "Are you interested in this invitation?"

"You can talk to my agent."

If the price is right, Duke will definitely be interested. Shooting luxury commercials is a job where first-line directors often make cameos.

Seeing that Duke did not directly refuse, Irene Lauder was secretly relieved, raised the glass and touched Duke, "I wish us a successful cooperation! I wish your movie a great sale!"

"Thank you!" Duke said politely.

After talking about business, Irene seemed a little more relaxed. She looked at Duke and asked tentatively, "Has "Saving Private Ryan" been completed?"

"It's still in post-production," Duke replied casually.

"I mentioned it to Aunt Lia when I came over." She seemed a little disappointed, "If possible, I really want to see your movie earlier."

Duke couldn't help but be a little stunned. He originally thought that the other party said he liked his movies was just a polite remark. Looking at the current situation, it seems to be true?

The Lauder Group is an important customer of Santa Fe, Duke immediately made the most suitable choice, "Eileen, if you have time, can you come to Los Angeles for the premiere?"

"is it okay?"

Surprise flashed on the face of the woman who had always had a faint smile on her face, Duke nodded, "Of course!"