This was a deal. Just like the last time with the children's photos, they could be given some benefits, but they were not allowed to play any other tricks. Last time, it was mainly to warn some people in the crew, and this time, it was a response to The Sun. However, in return for a favor, The Sun did not make up any content this time. Although it was comparable to other tabloids, it was already rare. The future was a matter for the future. Director Miracle knew the rules very well.
In fact, this was not a big deal. Adriaan just said a few words, and Charlize just made a few phone calls. Everything else was handled by the people below. This matter did not even alarm the head office of News Corporation, let alone Murdoch.
Therefore, after a few days of silence, when The Sun had made enough money, the crew's spokesman immediately confirmed the news. Although it was very short, just saying "yes" when the media asked, it immediately caused a shock. This was tantamount to a public acknowledgement that the miracle director, Adrian Kewell, was indeed shooting two classic British films of the same era at the same time.
"Well, the most surprising entertainment news of the year has appeared. Thinking back, it seems that there has never been a director who would be so … crazy. Shooting two movies at the same time, this is indeed something that Adriaan can do. The question is to what extent does he intend to do it. We all know that he is good at creating miracles, and he knows that we know that he is good at creating miracles. We also know that he knows that we know that he is good at creating miracles, but after all, this is something that no one has ever done before, and it seems that he does not intend to reduce his efficiency. Then, it is hard to say what kind of situation we will see in a few months. " A BBC host said in his talk show, half-joking. Although there was a hint of mockery, he did not say anything definite. This was similar to the opinion of most of the media.
As mentioned in the previous article, it was not impossible to shoot two movies at the same time, and they were two different stories of the same era. However, there would be many problems. For example, the plot would be mixed up during filming, and the time and energy required would definitely be much more than shooting the two movies separately. At this time, 1 + 1 was often greater than 2.
But at the same time, it was not the first time that Adriaan had created miracles. Not to mention the film he invested in, which was still popular, he had already used Howard Manor to shut up those who thought that he could not make a classic British film a few years ago. So, although it was hard to imagine that he would shoot two movies at the same time, how could they question him?
"Generally speaking, efficiency and quality are inversely proportional. Although there are many people who do things with both efficiency and quality, there is a limit. For example, if he shoots two movies at the same time and does not intend to reduce efficiency, how much quality can he achieve? At least, I can't estimate it. Yes, he is a genius who is good at creating miracles, but once he is too arrogant, it is inevitable that he will encounter failure, "a critic wrote.
It was impossible for a person to be liked by everyone. Everywhere, there would be people who would try their best to hate and be hostile to him, and then try their best to find fault with him. Adriaan was no exception. Previously, these guys did not come out because the crew did not admit it. They were not sure if Adriaan was really doing this. After all, the practice of shooting two movies at the same time was indeed a little strange.
Now that everything was clear, they naturally couldn't wait to jump out and attack without restraint. However, there were people who opposed Adriaan, and there were people who would support him.
"The reason why a miracle director is a miracle director is that he is very good at creating miracles. Whether it is the earliest multi-narrative" Two Smoking Pipes "," Pulp Fiction ", or" Scenting Women ", which describes American society, or" The Shawshank Redemption ", or" Howard Manor ", which shows his understanding of British society, or" Emma ", which shows his understanding of British society, not to mention" The True Story of Argan ", which made him the youngest best director at the Oscars, and Kubrick's posthumous work" Wide Shut ", which is still controversial. If necessary, more examples can be cited. Although it is indeed a little unbelievable to shoot two movies at the same time, is it appropriate to draw a conclusion before he finishes? After all, no one knows if he will give everyone a surprise when the time comes. "This was an article in" The Times ".
The people who supported Adriaan were all unhurried. With so many achievements in front of them, it was more convincing than anything else. However, how could those who opposed him take the bait? Faced with these questions, they either pretended to be deaf and dumb, or turned a blind eye to them, and then pointed to the key points.
In fact, most people's attitude was similar to that of the BBC host. With the mood to watch a good show, some mocked and some ridiculed, but at the same time, they did not say anything definite. Logically speaking, it was almost impossible to shoot two movies at the same time to ensure both efficiency and quality, but Adriaan was a person who liked to break the rules. Many people in Britain protested against his production of "Howard Manor", thinking that he could not make a movie with that kind of British style, but what happened in the end? Many people laughed at him for having too much money and having no place to spend it. Nearly 300 million was spent on a movie, but what happened in the end?
Therefore, many people had learned to be obedient. As long as it involved a miracle director, they could discuss and comment before the final result was out, but they must never make a definite judgment, otherwise they might be slapped in the face.
Compared to the discussion in Britain, when the news spread back to the United States, the public opinion there was almost one-sided support. The media under AC Media had to pretend to be fair and objective, but most of the other media thought that this was Adriaan's challenge to themselves, and he would definitely be able to complete this challenge. Among them, AC Media took a roundabout way to support Adriaan through other channels, and there were also those who really applauded him.
"Who knows, no one can see through his thoughts. He's a very good young man, and he can always do what he wants to do," Spielberg replied when asked by a reporter.
"I'm not surprised at all, he's just like that. He has a lot of ideas in his head, and he can clearly distinguish them, so he can find out what he needs right away. If there is anyone in this world who can shoot two movies with the same background at the same time, and with both efficiency and quality, then it can only be Adriaan. I even suspect that he has a computer installed in his brain, "Hanks, who was given the throne by Adriaan, replied.
Therefore, even though there were a few people in the United States who always opposed miracles, they couldn't cause much of a stir. However, it was not that there were no complaints. For example, on a certain Yahoo message board, a fan was complaining, "Oh, it's a British movie again. Can't he make more American movies? Or is he really a British director? "
It was really funny, but although such a big show was good, it wasn't what people liked to see the most.
"According to people familiar with the matter, on the evening of October 23, Adriaan was seen on Slack Avenue holding Gwyneth Paltrow's arm as they left Wendell's restaurant. The two talked as they walked, and their expressions were very intimate. Finally, they hugged and kissed passionately before getting into the car and leaving." The tabloids, including The Sun, began to report on the gossip again.
Aniston had already left London, and the news about her and Denis had been reported countless times. It was time to change the target. It just so happened that the Miracle Director's crew broke the big news. Needless to say, they knew who to target.
Although it was the same old "according to people familiar with the matter" and "quoting well-informed people," there was never a picture of where Adriaan and Gwyneth appeared, or where the Miracle Director and Blanchett appeared, there was never a picture. But people liked to see this. On one hand, they were envious of Adriaan's hugs, and on the other hand, they wanted to know when his two-timing would fail. As for what the truth was, they would never know.
However, this time, the British reporters, who claimed to be the world's paparazzi, were outdone by their American counterparts. Just as they were still making up rumors about Adriaan and so-and-so, the American tabloids published a blurry photo.
"From this, we can see that she is neither Gwyneth Paltrow, nor Kate Blanchett, nor does she look like Monica Bellucci, Sophie Marceau, or Julia Roberts. So, she shouldn't be one of the Miracle Girls. The two don't seem to be overly intimate, but according to the photographer, the two were smiling when they talked. Obviously, their relationship is not shallow. But because it was too rushed, only two photos were taken, and the two left in a car. It's impossible to confirm who the woman is. "This was a report from the American News of the World.
They did have two photos, but they were very blurry. Adriaan could more or less recognize one of them, but he couldn't recognize the other person's appearance at all. He could only tell that it was a woman. But in any case, gossip with photos received far more attention than gossip without photos. So, people on both sides of the Atlantic began to discuss who the woman was. Excitement or hatred was replaced by curiosity at this moment.
The British paparazzi were very depressed. Adriaan was too guarded against them, and he was different from ordinary directors and celebrities. Some methods could be used on ordinary celebrities, but not him. What's more, they couldn't go to the United States to follow and secretly take photos, and they couldn't get support in an away game.
Yes, this photo was taken by an American paparazzi in Los Angeles. Adriaan took a private plane back to Los Angeles on a weekend. Probably because he let his guard down, he was photographed.
Damn rich people! The British paparazzi vented their dissatisfaction in their hearts.
But no matter how unhappy they were, it had nothing to do with Adriaan. After he got the crew's spokesman to admit that he was shooting two movies at the same time, he had been refusing to respond to anything. Even though all kinds of interviews and invitations to appear on shows came like snowflakes, Adriaan calmly took photos every day, and then privately flirted with Gwyneth and Blanchett with words or actions to convey the wrong message.
He treated all these like this, let alone those unreliable gossip. As for Gwyneth and Blanchett, they naturally didn't comment, because there was no concrete evidence anyway. Adriaan was very guarded against the paparazzi. Unlike ordinary directors and celebrities, it was normal for the paparazzi to be helpless. This was the benefit of power, even though Los Angeles was his home base.
Since it was not the time to "deal with" Gwyneth and Blanchett, Adriaan also took time to see Sophie, who was shooting "Anna Karenina" in France. Although Sophie wanted to go to St. Petersburg for on-site shooting, the current security situation in Russia was really bad. The crew only stayed in Moscow for a few days, and the rest of the scenes were shot in Paris. The indoor scenes were shot in Hollywood studios.
In addition, there was also Monica, who was on vacation in Italy, and Zeta-Jones, who was still in Wales. Anyway, he had a private plane, so it was not difficult for him to return to New York and Los Angeles. This kind of tiredness was really nothing for him, who insisted on working out. The photo with Kate was taken on his way back to Los Angeles.
Of course, with Adriaan's cautiousness, especially since he had been secretly photographed several times in Los Angeles, how could he make the same mistake again? So …
All the distractions were removed from the crew, and the progress naturally continued to move forward. After dressing up as Batman and taking Lily, the two Emmas, and Keira to London's Halloween parade, the shooting of the two movies basically entered the final stage.
In the bright hall, all the nobles and clergymen simultaneously knelt on one knee, paying their respects to the queen who was walking to the throne in a mixture of surprise and respect.
Elizabeth the First, who was walking forward slowly, suddenly stopped. She glanced at the crowd with a blank expression. Her face was covered with a thick layer of white powder, making her look abnormally terrifying. She then turned to look at an old man kneeling beside her and said, "Look, Lord Boley, I married … England!"
“good！” Adriaan, who was personally operating the camera, shouted. He poked his head out from behind the machine and gave Blanchett a thumbs up. Then, he clapped his hands.
Soon, the faint applause became thick, and more and more people joined in. First, it was the staff, then the actors, and even the extras. Everyone knew that after this most important part of the movie was over, there were only a few bits and pieces left. After that, the movie would basically be closed, and they could also escape from this "hellish" place. Of course, this last sentence could only be said in private.
Sitting on the throne, Blanchett immediately breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, she did not have to maintain this expressionless face. The movie was finally over, and there were basically not many scenes left for her.
"Well done, Kate. One more shot is really the right thing to do." Adriaan, who announced the break, walked in front of Blanchett and said with a smile.
"Thank you." Blanchett shrugged, then stood up and gave him a customary smile. Unexpectedly, in the face of her smile, Adriaan involuntarily leaned back, and even grinned slightly.
"Why? Do I look scary now?" Blanchett immediately raised her eyebrows, and there was a trace of dissatisfaction in her tone.
"I can't say that it's scary, but it's really different from your usual look. That special temperament of yours has been completely destroyed." Adriaan smiled and spread out his hands.
"Then, should you regret letting me play the role of Elizabeth I?" Blanchett snorted softly.
"Of course not. This is a role that can let you fully display your acting skills." Adriaan smiled, then looked around, and when no one was paying attention, he gently slapped her perky butt.
Blanchett immediately rolled her eyes, lifted the hem of her costume, and walked out.
"Remove your makeup and come to the temporary office. I have something to talk to you about." Adriaan raised his voice from behind.
"Got it." Blanchett quickly arrived at the personal dressing room without looking back. After sitting down, the makeup artist who had been waiting for a while came over to remove her makeup.
With the help of makeup remover, the thick white powder on her face was quickly dissolved. Then, the makeup artist began to wipe from her eyes. With her dexterous fiddling, Blanchett's face quickly became refreshed.
"I'll do the rest myself." Blanchett said to the makeup artist as she looked at her face in the mirror returning to its original state bit by bit.
The makeup artist nodded and left. Blanchett took the tools to decorate and supplement her face. Soon, she returned to her usual self. She had slender eyebrows, rosy lips, and the lines of her face that were hard yet soft. She also had the temperament that Adrian liked.
"Hmph, I'm dressing up for him again." Blanchett said, but her hands didn't stop.
If she carefully recalled, sometimes it really felt like a dream. She didn't accompany her friends to the party of "The Piano Class", didn't know this man, wasn't attracted to him, didn't go to Hollywood, didn't get captured by him, didn't get nominated for the Best Supporting Actress Oscar, didn't compete with Gwyneth, didn't get involved with her …
"I'm like a little fish that doesn't know anything, easily caught in the middle of the net by a fisherman who has been watching for a long time." Blanchett said again. She was more and more convinced that Adriaan had planned everything after they first met, but she didn't know anything at that time and just ran into it.
But what about it? Blanchett thought of this and put away the tools in her hands one by one. Although life was a little chaotic now … it was quite interesting, wasn't it?
Looking at the time, Blanchett touched the clothes on her body. She didn't know how long it would take to change out of them, so she decided to go over first. She then got up and went out of the dressing room, walking to Adriaan's temporary office.
What does he want to talk to me about? Does he want to break through from me? Blanchett snorted in her heart. Absolutely impossible! She and Gwyneth had already agreed that this time, she would never bow down to Adriaan.
But would Gwyneth … The girl shook her head and showed a confident smile. After persisting for so long, Gwyneth would not betray her.
Oh, her figure is not inferior to mine at all, and she is indeed very similar to me to some extent. No wonder Adriaan likes to sleep with her, but … pure women seem to be quite good.
Blanchett walked while imagining, and the office door was already in front of her.
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