Eric smiled and shook Scarlett Johansson's little hand playfully. Judging from the small details just now, it is probably not accidental that he was able to meet Scarlett here.
However, Eric did not pursue these twists and turns. There are too many people in Hollywood trying to get close to him. He just said to the girl with a rather green face in front of him: "I know you, you are in Sean. Connery played his daughter in "Deadly Trap."
It is impossible for a fourteen or fifteen-year-old girl to have any deep thoughts after all. Scarlett Johansson, who was trying to keep calm at first, had a flattered expression on her face when she heard this sentence, and she stuttered a little: "Really, Really, Mr. Williams, how am I doing?"
"Great," Eric smiled approvingly.
In fact, Scarlett Johansson only had a few very simple shots in "Fatal Trap", and she couldn't see any acting skills at all. However, she was able to get the role of Sean Connery's daughter in this movie, but it shows that the girl's family has a deep connection in Hollywood.
"Deadly Trap" is a crime thriller by Warner Bros., with a production cost of 50 million US dollars, it is considered a big production. Needless to say, Sean Connery, the leading actor in this movie, also has a great background as the leading actress, Kate Capshaw, who is Spielberg's wife. Scarlett Johansson was able to play the daughter of Sean Connery and Kate Capshaw when she was just ten years old a few years ago.
When the other girls heard Eric praising Scarlett Johansson, they reacted and immediately introduced themselves.
Eric listened to the girls patiently for a while, then pointed to his watch, and said with a smile, "Okay, girls, since you're back, I'm going home from get off work too."
Amidst a sigh of disappointment, Miranda felt that Miranda was proudly stepping forward to hold his arm and planned to leave together. Eric let go of the girl without a trace, shook his head and said, "Not today, let's go play with your sisters, but remember Go back early, I'll call Sanchez tonight and ask if you're home on time."
Miranda originally wanted to show off her intimate relationship with Eric, but at this time she was rejected by Eric in front of a group of girlfriends, so she pouted, shook his arm and said coquettishly: "Eric, I don't want to Back to Beverly."
"Be obedient, don't make trouble," Eric was unmoved, looking at the girls around him, Eric also realized that he was too indulgent with Miranda, this girl is not as smart as he thought.
After speaking to Miranda Kerr with a slightly heavier tone, Eric smiled at the other girls and boarded the helicopter with his bodyguards.
Looking at the black helicopter whizzing away, Scarlett Johansson felt a little excited. At the time when her mother mysteriously asked her to befriend Miranda more, she still felt very puzzled. Everything she experienced today, especially when she just saw Miranda Eric Williams, let her fully understand her mother's intentions.
What's more, Eric Williams actually knew himself, which was definitely the biggest surprise today.
Since 1988, the films directed by Eric have turned a large number of unknown actors into first-line superstars. Even regardless of Eric's enormous wealth, his recent two consecutive films with a box office of more than one billion yuan have still made his status in Hollywood reach a level that is difficult for everyone to match.
Although Scarlett is not very old, but because she entered the Vanity Fair of Hollywood early, she is much more sophisticated than Miranda in terms of worldly sophistication. She knows very well that Eric only knows her name, which is a very big opportunity for her. opportunity.
Thinking of the film adaptation of Miramax's best-selling novel that I recently auditioned for, if Eric Williams could say a few words for me, then I would definitely be able to easily get the role.
That role is much more important than the small role in "Fatal Trap", equivalent to the second female lead, and her mother's contacts in Hollywood are not enough to help her get it. It's just that after this time, I don't know when I will see Eric Williams again.
Well, maybe, you can ask Miranda for Eric Williams' contact information.
"Miranda, what is it like inside Shell Villa?"
"Is Eric great in bed?"
"When can you take us to the Angle Manor?"
"..."
Another chirping sound came, interrupting Scarlett's thoughts.
Although Eric didn't take Miranda away just now, it didn't affect how the other girls felt about Miranda.
Girls in the West are very precocious, and none of the girls around Miranda are ignorant of the world. They are not sensitive to age and other issues, but they are very envious of Miranda being able to become Eric. Williams' little girlfriend. Therefore, as soon as Eric left, Miranda was immediately surrounded again asking questions.
Surrounded by her sisters, Miranda Kerr's original loss quickly dissipated, and she quickly became proud.
Scarlett made up her mind, and surrounded her with smiles.
"Iron Man" does not have many scenes in Las Vegas, but as one of the hottest hotels in Las Vegas, it is naturally impossible for Caesars Palace to close down to cooperate with the filming of the film. After coordination, the crew will spend three days separately Shoot related scenes.
Eric set off with the crew's convoy early on Monday morning, leaving Los Angeles for Las Vegas. He would rather take his own VH-60 helicopter to fly to Las Vegas, so that even if he departs from Malibu's Pointe Manor, it only takes an hour and a half to reach the destination, but the convoy following the crew needs a whole morning time.
However, Eric believes that the filming of the film crew is just like the army marching and fighting in ancient times. As the core creator of the crew, it is better to share the joys and sorrows with the employees.
The crew has already booked a mid-level suite in the Caesars Palace Hotel for everyone to live in. It is naturally difficult for Eric to choose the villa-style apartment he used to live in, and it is difficult for him to bear living in a hotel now. However, if you live in your own home, then there is no problem. These days, Eric's assistant office has prepared a villa for Eric in Las Vegas as usual.
After arriving in Las Vegas, the crew didn't have any role in the afternoon. They just set up the banquet scene for Colonel Roddy to present the summit award to Tony Stark tomorrow. Although the time of this scene was at night, as an indoor scene, daytime There is nothing wrong with shooting.
The filming of the cave scene in the previous half month was basically Eric and Ed Harris who played Dr. Ethan. This time, Jeff Bridges, Don Cheadle, Natasha Both Henstridge and Larry Ellison, who was cheated by Eric, will join the group.
In a cafeteria in the Caesars Palace, the crew who traveled hundreds of kilometers away were having dinner. After the long journey, although most of them were a little tired, the atmosphere in the restaurant was very lively.
Eric hid at a dining table in the corner of the restaurant, talking with Barry Weiss, president of Firefly Records, who had just returned from Europe, about the acquisition of Viking Records. It has been two months since I contacted EMI Records Group, the parent company of Viking Records.
"Since a week ago, EMI has not made any further concessions. They have killed the price at 1.3 billion US dollars, which is 100 million higher than the upper limit we can afford. I have contacted EMI's senior management several times, and they all There is no result, I can only fly back and let you decide."
After Barry Weiss introduced the current situation in one breath, he looked at the food he had just taken from the buffet table, but it was difficult to develop an appetite. He just picked up the purified water next to him and took a sip, then looked at Eric, Waiting for him to make a decision.
Eric didn't intend to start eating, and tapped his fingers on the table lightly. After a while, he said, "If we give up the acquisition of Viking Records, do you think EMI can still find a buyer who will let go of this burden?"
Barry Weiss hesitated for a moment, but still said matter-of-factly: "If the price exceeds 1 billion US dollars, it is basically impossible. The actual value of Viking Records is currently no more than 800 million US dollars. There will be no other buyers except us. Willing to take over at a high price."
"Then there is no problem. Although Viking Records has declined for a few years, the foundation is still there. This is why we are willing to take over. If it is delayed for a few more years, Viking Records may fundamentally rot. At that time, don't No one will be interested in $1 billion, even if it is halved. Therefore, although Firefly needs Viking very much, as long as EMI's management is a little more rational, it will not miss this good opportunity to get rid of the burden. "Eric shrugged and said: "So, you can call over there later and tell them our highest offer, 1.2 billion US dollars, and let EMI give us an accurate answer tomorrow. If they refuse, the deal will be closed." There is no need to talk any further."
Barry Weiss was a little worried: "Eric, I don't think $1.3 billion is unacceptable."
"1.2 billion US dollars, 1.3 billion US dollars, there is really not much difference for Firefly Group," Eric said: "However, Barry, since we determined the highest asking price of 1.2 billion US dollars, we must stick to it. If we If you make a concession for the first time, there will definitely be concessions in the future. If you retreat step by step, one day you will find that you cannot retreat. Virgin Records is our best choice, but it is definitely not the only choice. If this This deal failed, if you want, I can still give you a budget of 1.2 billion US dollars to expand the Firefly Records department. So, think about it carefully, I will go and chat with Joss and the others for a while."
After Eric finished speaking seriously, he picked up his dinner plate and got up and walked towards Joss Whedon and others, ignoring Barry Weiss who was in a state of worrying about gains and losses. Although Eric admired Barry Weiss very much, if he didn't even have this determination, even if he left the Firefly Group, Eric would not feel sorry.
Walking to the table of Joss Whedon, Jeff Bridges, Larry Ellison and others, Eric happened to hear that Larry Ellison, who had shaved off his beard, was talking to Joss. Whedon asked himself how to play Happy Hogan, looking like he was going to do a job and love a job. Since learning that Eric played Tony Stark in person, Larry Ellison has been holding back his energy and intending to steal Eric's limelight. Eric could also see Larry Ellison's mind, but he was not worried at all, but very happy.
The role of Happy Hogan doesn't even have a few lines, and Larry Ellison doesn't have the natural and powerful aura of Jack Nicholson and other Hollywood veterans in front of the camera. If he wants to steal the limelight from the protagonist, basically impossible. Eric's original scruples were that Larry Ellison would deal with it. If that was the case, he would rather replace him temporarily.
Noticing Eric approaching, Natasha Henstridge, who was seriously listening to the conversation of several big men, immediately patted the empty seat beside her, showing a nice smile: "Eric, sit here. "
Just as Eric nodded, Larry Ellison protested dissatisfiedly: "Hey, Natasha, this is not right. Beautiful women should be reserved and wait for a man to come forward to show their attention, not the other way around."
Natasha Henstridge didn't mind Larry Ellison's teasing at all, and said generously: "Mr. Ellison, I have been waiting for your courtesies just now, but unfortunately you only have Mr. Director in your eyes. "
This joke obviously hates more than Larry Ellison, and everyone couldn't help laughing.
Eric also put down the plate with a smile, sat down next to Natasha Henstridge, felt the pleasant smell of perfume from the girl, and asked, "So, Larry, you were talking to Joss just now. What?"
"Eric, I read the "Iron Man" comics again during this time, and Happy Hogan is a very important character, so don't you think I played too little in this movie? ?”
"Larry, I think that since you are only paid one dollar, you should be stingy and don't think about doing anything other than one dollar."
Larry Ellison didn't wait for Eric to continue, and once again complained with a resentful expression: "To be precise, I posted $4,999,999 upside down."
Eric corrected solemnly: "That's an advertising sponsorship, not a reverse post. We have a contract and it's very formal."
The laughter rang out again.
After lunch, Barry Weiss also made up his mind. After chatting with Eric for a while, he left the Caesars Palace Hotel and planned to return to Los Angeles immediately.
The setting and rehearsal work in the afternoon does not require Eric to participate. He was planning to go back to his lodging in Los Angeles to rest for a while, when Natasha Henstridge approached him: "Eric, you should not have work this afternoon. Okay, can you tell me about our rivalry?"
Everyone gradually left the restaurant, Eric also walked out with Natasha Henstridge, and said with a smile: "Shouldn't it be the director's prerogative to tell a beautiful actress, Joss If you know, you will probably hate me."
Natasha Henstridge gave Eric a blank look, but her expression was quite charming, and she said, "I just want to check my lines with you. I can't control what you men think."
Eric smiled and said, "Then come with me, I bought a villa at the Las Vegas Country Club, and I will live there for a few days."
Natasha Henstridge showed a worried little expression, not sure if it was true or not: "You don't mean to take me out to do something, do you?"
"Will you resist?"
"Do you want me to resist?"
"The harder the better."
"..."
"Okay, don't roll your eyes, my assistant will go with us, as well as bodyguards." (To be continued.)