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 He's made films that have been well-received in Southeast Asia, but this is Hollywood, can he adapt to the Hollywood style?"
Nicole took a few sips of the coffee that Wagner's secretary brought over, and said: "Eric said that this Asian director was used just to distinguish it from the Hollywood style. By the way, I also brought you a few video tapes." Come here, you can take a look. They are all works of this Mr. John Wu. These days, Eric and I have watched them together many times at Pointe Manor. Although the production quality of these movies is a bit rough, the plot is absolutely wonderful , Eric said, calling it the 'aesthetics of violence.'"
As Nicole spoke, she took out four or five video tapes from her satchel and handed them to Paula Wagner.
Paula Wagner took it, but just put it aside, and turned to look at Nicole: "Nicole, last time he served as the producer of "Hot Hands", Tommy has already complained about it."
Nicole showed an unexpected expression, and asked strangely: "How could this be?"
Paula Wagner didn't see any flaws from Nicole's expression, and of course she couldn't guess that the real purpose of getting Nicole and Eric was to break up her partnership with Cruise. Helpless expression: "Tommy hopes that I can concentrate on managing Cruise & Wagner Production Company. He is worried that my acceptance of other jobs will affect the company's operations."
The deeper reason Paula Wagner didn't say is that Cruise's career stagnated for a year because of the unsatisfactory performance of his last movie "Thunderbolt". Not only did I not participate in a movie last year. Also parted ways with longtime collaborator Paramount. However, "Hot Hands" with Paula as the producer has a cost of only 20 million. With a global box office of 200 million US dollars, Cruise does not want Paula Wagner to be the producer of Nicole's film, whether it is out of a man's self-esteem or jealousy that he is absolutely unwilling to 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 when she thought of Cruise, the smile turned into helplessness again. The purpose of Cruise and Paula's production company is to imitate Eric's original Firefly, but the reality is often too skinny. Every movie in the world will be as successful as Firefly, and their production company certainly cannot have the development speed of Firefly.
So far, Cruise & Wagner Productions can only strive for more control and dividends in the films starring Cruise, and they don't even have the energy to make other movies. Cruise has a new agent , so many times, Paula Wagner is in a state of idleness. This is also a torment for a woman with a strong career like her.
"Nicole. I've always wondered why you asked me to be the producer of "Hot Boys" and this... um, "Mr. and Mrs. Smith?"
Nicole was taken aback for a moment, and then a blush appeared on her face, and she said in a somewhat embarrassing manner: "I, I hope that I can be more important around him, but you are the only one I know, anyway...you understand La."
If Eric were here, he would definitely say: This goblin is too good at pretending.
If Drew were here, he would definitely say: This bitch is too good at pretending.
It's a pity that here is Paula Wagner, who is completely ignorant of the inside story. Hearing Nicole's daughter-like answer, Paula quickly imagined an infatuation that was trying to please her lover. female image.
"Hey, Nicole, what are you and Mr. Williams doing now? Since he broke up with Jennifer Aniston, he doesn't seem to have disclosed his girlfriend?"
"He will only be 22 years old in a few months, and he will sit in some of the top seats in Hollywood. I can't expect too much, I just hope that he can settle down after playing tired," Nicole said lightly, but this time it was Speak from the heart.
Paula Wagner has been in Hollywood much longer than Nicole, and she has seen many Hollywood playboys who are unwilling to get married in their 40s and 50s. Hearing what Nicole said, she couldn't help saying: "Then you may have to wait It's been a long time."
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 Nine of Hearts. She remembered asking Eric to choose for her, and he told the meaning of a series of numbers. When talking about the Red Heart Nine, he said that the number nine symbolizes eternal life in the East, so she decisively chose this one.
"Nicole?" Paula Wagner reminded when she saw Nicole's ecstasy.
"Oh," Nicole raised her head, came back to her senses, quickly put those messy emotions behind her, and said, "So, Paula, if you really can't take Mr. and Mrs. Smith, I'll let you Eric contacted other people as soon as possible, this film is in a hurry, Columbia hopes to release it in November at the end of the year, so there are only 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 bit reluctant to give up. "Hot Hands" won a global box office of more than 200 million, and she also received a salary of 5 million US dollars plus bonuses. The largest single income. When she was the producer of Cruise, she could only get 10% of Cruise's salary, and at most it was only one or two million annual income. There is no such good luck as "Mission: Impossible" in the first film of the original time and space.
"Nicole, it would be much easier if Tommy could be cast as the leading actor in Mr. and Mrs. Smith."
Nicole showed a embarrassed look, reached out and gestured on the tip of her nose: "You know this."
Paula Wagner smiled and reminded: "Don't do this in front of Tommy, he hates people mentioning his height the most."
"Of course I know." Nicole also said with a smile.
Although Cruise is a first-line niche in Hollywood. But the joke about someone stepping on an apple crate has been making the rounds in and out of Hollywood circles.
For Mr. and Mrs. Smith. If this movie was entirely a Columbia project, Paula Wagner can be sure that Columbia would have dropped Nicole for a more modest Tom Cruise lead, but that's what's happening now The possibility is extremely low, because from the chat just now, Paula Wagner knew that this was a movie specially prepared by Eric for Nicole.
"Well, Nicole. I'll talk to Tommy and get back to you by the day after tomorrow, okay?"
Just as Nicole was about to nod, Paula Wagner's door rang twice before being pushed open, and Cruise and Pai Kingsley walked in one after another. Nicole stood up with Paula Wagner.
Cruise was about to speak, but when he saw Nicole appearing here, his eyes flickered a few times, and he still greeted politely: "Hello, Miss Kidman."
"Hello, Mr. Cruise," Nicole replied with a smile. Passed Cruise, walked to Pai Kingsley and hugged him.
"Nicole, why are you here?" Pai Kingsley asked curiously.
Nicole let go of Pie Kingsley, sat down on the sofa with her arm in her arms, and asked with a smile, "I'm here to discuss something with Paula. What about you, didn't you say the day before yesterday that you were going to New York? came back?"
"Oh, it's to record a talk show for the promotion of "Dark War Prequel". We rushed back after we finished. Anyway, we have nothing to do in New York. By the way, I brought you a present," Pai said. As Jinsili spoke, she took out a small box from her handbag, which contained a small but exquisite glass bottle: "I met a friend in the fashion industry in New York, and he gave me Dior's latest perfume, as well as It’s not on the market, it’s just a small-scale trial, ah, Paula, and yours.” Sensing Paula Wagner’s gaze, Pai Kingsley quickly 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 it, and excitedly commented with Paula Wagner who came over.
Instantly feeling neglected, Tom Cruise ordered Secretary Paula Wagner to make coffee for him, and sat down on the opposite sofa. , at the top is the profile of an Asian director. Cruise was not interested, so he quickly flipped through it. Below is the budget of a movie called "Mr. and Mrs. Smith". Cruise glanced at the amount, and his eyes flickered. , turned over again, and at the bottom is the script of Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
"I think this one is too strong, but it's Paula's, which matches her temperament very well."
"No, Nicole, you should try more of this flavor, it will definitely fascinate men."
"Yeah, I picked it for you, how could it be wrong."
The three women were chatting, Cruise shook the documents in his hand, raised his voice and interjected: "Paola, which company sent the invitation for this script?"
Only then did Paula Wagner realize that she had unknowingly ignored Cruise, put away the perfume in her hand, and said, "Tommy, this script was brought by Nicole. She wants me to be the producer. Said that I will discuss this matter with you later."
Cruise's original enthusiasm disappeared immediately, and although his face was not gloomy, it was not very good-looking: "Paola, you agreed?"
Paula Wagner felt a little uncomfortable with Cruise's questioning tone, but said patiently: "I think my time should be able to be allocated. Anyway, you won't think about it until "Dark War Prequel" is released. For the next movie, I don’t need to intervene in the promotion of "Dark War Prequel", there is plenty of time."
"But now it's time to pick a script for my next movie, and I didn't tell you..." Cruise said here, pausing, and staring at Nicole unkindly.
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, watched Nicole walk out the door, and did not see her off in person. However, compared to Paula Wagner and Cruise who have worked together for many years, Pai Kingsley and Crewe Si didn't have much personal feelings yet, so he also stood up at this time and said, "Then you guys talk, I'll leave first."
Cruise stared fiercely at Pai Kingsley's back. He originally hoped that Pai Kingsley could be his exclusive manager, but after Pai Kingsley signed a contract with him, he soon signed Ni But that woman Kidman, and, with the success of "Hot Girl", Cruise obviously felt that Pai Kingsley had allocated more energy to Nicole, which made walking there He has always been the focus of everyone, and he feels very upset. Now seeing that the other party has followed out for Nicole, Cruise even has the idea of changing his agent.
Paula Wagner obviously felt Cruise's emotional changes. In her eyes, Cruise was like a spoiled child. With a slight sigh, Paula Wagner said: "Tommy, I think we We still have to talk about it.”
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Leaving the office of Cruise & Wagner Production Company, Nicole heard the sound of leather shoes rattling behind her, turned her head and glanced, stopped and waited for Pai Kingsley to come to her side: "Why did you follow, Tom? Are you all right?"
Pai Kingsley gave Nicole a blank look: "I'm just his manager, not a nanny, and I don't have the duty to make him happy."
At this time, it is almost more effective to play tricks than to provoke, Nicole smiled and put her arm on Pai Kingsley: "Then let me treat you to dinner, the place is up to you to choose."
"Don't feel sorry for you later," Pai Kingsley also raised her interest. Thinking of Cruise's stinky face just now, Pai Kingsley suddenly felt in her heart 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 she, the client, knows how difficult it is to maintain Cruise's public image perfectly. According to the show, after the recording, Cruise suddenly felt that the way he appeared was not perfect. It's a bit unreasonable to make trouble, but Cruise's attitude is firm, and as an agent, she has to communicate with the TV station in a hurry, and owes others a big favor for this. (To be continued..)