Made in Hollywood

"Eileen would like to introduce a friend of hers as an associate director."

A black sedan was driving through crowded Manhattan, and Mrs. Leah said to Duke, who was sitting next to her, "The other party has been on Broadway and Hollywood for a while. Of course, this is just a suggestion from Erin..."

"As long as she meets my basic requirements."

Duke did not mean to refuse, and sometimes the favor under the rules is unavoidable, "Mom, my team is still on vacation, and I can only use the Santa Fea shooting team."

"No problem." Mrs. Leah nodded.

In addition to the director, Santa Feia was in charge of other advertising matters. Duke had a few words with his mother and said to the female assistant in the co-pilot, "Tina, remember to contact Ms. Lily Fred from Broadway. , to determine the meeting time as soon as possible."

Lily Fred and her team were the song and dance directors ICM found for Duke.

The car quickly stopped in front of the Lauder Group's office building. This time, he flew from Los Angeles to New York. In addition to visiting his mother, Duke had to fulfill the advertising director contract signed with the Lauder Group.

Walking into the Lauder Building, under the leadership of his mother, Duke and the others went directly to the brand image promotion department on the seventh floor. The person in charge of receiving them was Erin Lauder who had met before and the person in charge of this department. people.

There are also male and female protagonists in this ad.

The advertising script Duke was passed on to the Lauder Group as early as last month. According to the setting of the script, the advertisement needs two protagonists, male and female, the heroine will be Lauder's spokesperson Elizabeth Hurley, and the male protagonist will be Santa Feia Found Leonardo DiCaprio.

"I didn't expect us to work together again so soon."

Hearing Leonardo's words, Duke tapped him on the shoulder lightly. Xiao Li benefited a lot from "Saving Private Ryan". Not only did he have a high-box-office movie as capital, his public relations and agent Still in contact with the producer and distributor. Want to win a best supporting actor.

Nodding to Erin Lauder who smiled and nodded at him, Duke asked in a low voice, "Leo, I heard you are negotiating a new project with James Cameron?"

"The agreement has been initialed."

Now Leonardo is very good at being a man, and he has no intention of concealing, "If there is no accident. I will be the hero of Cameron's new film."

Duke said half-jokingly, "It is recommended that you buy a high amount of insurance before you join the crew."

"I planned that too." Leonardo chuckled.

After "True Lies", James Cameron's reputation as a tyrant on the set spread like wildfire. He was not only strict with actors, but also with himself. There is a news widely circulated in Hollywood. When filming the scene of the Miami Bridge, Cameron asked the heroine Jamie Lee Curtis to hang himself under the flying helicopter. When the furious actress asked him what he was doing, Cameron answered him directly. Will hang on the seat belt outside the helicopter and take her own shots.

And finally. These two crazy guys did just that.

It has to be said that successful directors are not lucky and want to achieve results that are difficult for others to achieve. Often it takes effort that others cannot imagine.

People from other relevant departments of the Lauder Group came one after another, and this preparatory meeting on advertising kicked off. After Lauder briefly explained plans such as funds and schedules, Duke also talked about some simple requirements.

"I'm going to use Times Square and a building facing downtown Manhattan." His eyes turned to Elizabeth Hurley, "The heroine's clothing, accessories and styling must meet my requirements. The shooting time will not exceed In three days, I hope the Lauder Group can do the preparatory work."

Looking back from Elizabeth Hurley, Duke was not very satisfied with the spokesperson of the Lauder Group. She was more than sexy but not noble, but the other party was the spokesperson of the Lauder Group, and it was impossible to abandon her.

"And..." Duke looked at the two protagonists, "Leo, Miss Hurley, rehearse the scene before filming, and find the feeling as soon as possible."

The preparatory meeting continued until the closing hours. Just after the meeting ended, Duke was about to meet his mother, but Irene Lauder came over.

"Thank you for your hospitality last time in Los Angeles."

Holding the folder, she stood across from Duke, "Now that you're in New York, don't you know it's an honor to invite you to dinner?"

This is just an ordinary business dinner, Duke has no reason to refuse, "It should be my honor."

Erin Lauder looked at her watch, "In fifteen minutes, we'll meet at Mattia's Restaurant on the first floor, okay?"

After shaking hands with Erin Lauder to say goodbye, Duke found Tina Fey, called his mother, then went down to the first floor, went to the bathroom to sort out his clothes a little, and sat in the lobby for another five minutes. Only then did I pass through the side door and turn into the Mattia restaurant we had agreed upon.

After finding a seat by the window, Duke waited for less than two minutes when I saw Erin Lauder in a professional dress walking over, with a professional and bright smile on her face, stood up at Duke. After helping her pull out the chair, she sat opposite.

"That's all." Duke closed the recipe and handed it to the waiter. "Thanks."

The two didn't order many things. Although they were not actors or models, as a fashionista from a luxury family group, Erin Lauder was also on a diet and only ordered two dishes with vegetables and fruits.

"In the past, when I went to the cinema to watch your movie, I would always come here for a big meal."

The current Erin Lauder can hardly see the kind of crazy infatuation she had for movies a few years ago, "but after I joined the company, I found out that the size of the clothes has changed. I also became No. 2. The figure I was proud of turned out to be synonymous with obesity, so I had to find a way to diet and exercise."

"I think your figure is very standard." Duke put down the teacup in his hand and praised without hesitation, "not inferior to many Hollywood actresses."

He tilted his head slightly and looked at Irene Lauder with admiration. Duke said again, "I guess you are five feet eight inches tall, right? If you are too thin, it will destroy the overall beauty."

From an angle that Duke couldn't see, Irene pouted slightly, this explosion madman knows how to appreciate beauty? It's almost as good as destroying beauty.

Duke had no idea that the brown-haired woman on the opposite side was watching people in a movie, and continued, "Personally, the thinness that is popular in the fashion world is a morbid beauty that destroys the natural beauty that God has given to human beings, and is not good for health. ."

"I don't think so." Eileen Lauder obviously disagreed with Duke's words, "As a saying goes, there are no ugly women in this world, only lazy ones. A lot of beauty comes from artificial modification, such as The work I'm doing now, such as the products produced by the Lauder Group. Duke, if most people are just looking for natural beauty like you said, then Estee Lauder, Chanel and other brands don't need to exist at all."

The waiter brought the meal at this time, Irene gave the tip, looked at Duke, and said, "You don't like it, it's just because it doesn't fit your aesthetic."

"Aesthetics?" Duke picked up the knife and fork and asked in surprise, "Do you understand my aesthetics?"

"certainly."

Erin Lauder laughed, like a beautiful brown-haired fox, "Did you forget? I'm your loyal fan, from the films you make, you can see some of your preferences in women. ."

"Did you even ask my mother?" Duke looked at her vigilantly. He knew that the other party had a good relationship with his mother.

"I just got to know a little bit from Aunt Leah from the side." Irene Lauder put away her smile, as if afraid of Duke's misunderstanding, and said seriously, "I like your movies, but I just want to know how often the directors who can make those movies usually do it. What it looks like, in fact, Aunt Leia didn't say much."

"Then what do you think my aesthetic is about women?"

Hearing Duke's question, Erin Lauder thought for a moment and gave the answer, "Blonde, tall, sexy, um... just like those angel models from Victoria's Secret."

"I didn't find out until now." Duke swallowed the food in his mouth and said slightly exaggeratedly, "Irene, it turns out that you are the one who knows me best."

Erin Lauder's face, I don't know when, put on a sincere smile, "Didn't someone say that fans are the people who know idols best."

"You told me before that you only like my movies." Duke also laughed, "Also, fans are the ones who can't see the true face of idols the most."

As time went by, the strangeness that the two had caused because they had not seen each other for a long time gradually disappeared, and they returned to the distance at the Los Angeles party. Occasionally, they talked about some topics of common interest, and they would chuckle like acquaintances.

"The assistant director I recommend is Anna."

The topic turned to the upcoming commercial, and Erin also talked about the assistant director, "Remember her? I introduced you to the premiere of "Saving Private Ryan"."

Duke nodded, "As long as her level is fine."

If the professional ability of the other party is above the standard line, Duke will definitely sell this favor. If the ability is not enough, even the person introduced by Irene Lauder will not use it.

"You know, Duke," Irene said, putting down her knife and fork, and wiping her mouth with a napkin, "there were originally people who objected to your being the director of an advertising blockbuster, but after seeing your script, especially the advertising words, they The original idea of ​​opposition has been dispelled.”

"Can I be so attractive?" Duke wondered.

"The last advertisement is actually very moving."

After recalling a little, Erin Lauder said in a low and magnetic voice, "This is not a journey, the journey always has an end, but we will continue. The world is turning, and we are changing with it. When the plan disappears, the dream disappears. Be the master, no matter where I go, there is you! My luck, my destiny, Estee Lauder's youth is irreplaceable!"

After dinner, Duke sent Erin Lauder home and returned to his mother's apartment to prepare for the next commercial preparation and shooting. (To be continued ~^~)

PS:  Third shift tomorrow~~The time is the same~~