Chapter 517

"I like this script, Eide. The screenwriters are so good. I can almost smell the aroma of those Italian dishes. It's really great. I've also sketched out the image of a workaholic female chef in my mind." Mandy Gale spoke with fervor and assurance as she drank. "I've even found the tone of this movie. It should be …"

"'Scorching Summer'!" Adriaan immediately said.

"Yes! It's the atmosphere and tone of 'Scorching Summer'! " Mandy clapped happily, and then looked at Adriaan in surprise. "Have you seen the movie I directed?"

"Of course, the reason why I asked you to direct this movie is because I saw your movie," Adriaan said with a smile.

"That's great, man. I must direct this movie!" Mandy said excitedly.

"That's settled then. I'll ask the company to discuss the contract and specific matters with you as soon as possible. If everything goes well, I hope to start shooting at the end of April." Adriaan nodded, and then made a gesture to Charlize, who was beside him. But Charlize had already begun to write down the first sentence on the memo.

"No problem, I will do my best." Mandy whistled loudly, and then thought of something and asked, "By the way, Eide, why don't you direct this movie yourself? You know, you are a miracle director now! "

"Because I want to rest. Don't think it's easy to produce three movies a year, Mandy. I won't do anything before I have enough rest. " Adriaan waved his hand, and then stood up. "Well, that's it. I'll go back first."

"Wait, Eide, we have a party tonight. Maybe you can attend." Mandy stopped him with a beaming smile. "There will be an unlimited supply of beer and hot girls. Holly Hunter will also participate."

"Sorry, I have other plans." Adriaan declined his proposal, and then left the bar with Charlize.

"Do you have a driver's license, Charley?" he suddenly asked when he came to the car.

Charlize was slightly stunned, and then replied, "Only a trainee license."

"It doesn't matter. I can sit next to you." Charlize wanted to say something, but Adriaan waved his hand. "I drank a little too much just now, and I don't want the police to bother me. Don't worry, just drive slowly. Unless you have never touched a car since you got your driver's license. "

"Alright." Charlie didn't refuse anymore. He took the car key and sat in the driver's seat.

In the West, Italian and French food were the most famous, and British food had always been despised. As for the United States, they could only focus on Italian and French food. In the West, Italian and French food were the most famous, and British food had always been despised. As for the United States, which was culturally similar, it was simply the representative of fast food. Therefore, if they wanted to make a food movie, they could only work on Italian and French food.

Because Adriaan chose Monica as the heroine, the food in the movie would only be Italian, and it would be better for the director to find someone who also knew Italian food. Between two directors with similar abilities, the one who knew more about Italian cuisine would be able to do better in the details — this was Mandy's advantage. After reading the information and talking with him today, Adrian was even more certain of this point. In addition, Mandy had good abilities and experience, so naturally, he would choose him.

The rest could be left to Laffern. Adriaan made a decision after thinking about it in his mind. He believed that Monica would give him a surprise in this movie. After all, it took him a long time to choose this script.

Since she was his woman, of course, he couldn't let her feel wronged. Recalling Monica's enthusiasm, Adriaan couldn't help but look at Charlize, who was driving with her eyes straight ahead.

"How do you feel?" he suddenly asked.

Charlize turned his head and looked at him. "Is this the norm in Hollywood or something?"

"The norm." Adriaan smiled. "Actually, I thought I would see a smoky scene. It's really surprising that these guys didn't smoke marijuana. Basically, a Hollywood party is no different from a school party, except that it's more extravagant, lively, and unscrupulous. "

"Really?" Charlize replied noncommittally.

Adriaan was a little surprised. After thinking for a while, he asked, "Don't tell me you've never been to such a party in school or when you were dancing."

"Of course not, I've been to a few, but I always feel a little out of place." Although Charlize said it in a relaxed tone, a trace of disgust flashed in her eyes. "I've been to fewer parties in the past two years. I spent all my time studying, and I didn't even have time to date."

Adrian couldn't help but be a little stunned. Compared to the information in his memory, the Charlie in front of him was really … Could it be that his butterfly wings were so powerful that he could turn her into a workaholic with just a few words?

Forget it, don't worry. I'll observe her for a while. With that thought in mind, he looked out the window again.

This year's Oscar nomination list was announced a little ahead of schedule. The official ceremony would be held at the end of March, which was about a month away. Several movies invested and produced by Bosworth Pictures were still in progress. After the company's business came to an end, Adriaan added a visit to the set.

The first to visit was the crew of "Philadelphia Story," directed by Jonathan Daimi. They had just returned from shooting in Philadelphia and were shooting an indoor scene in Studio 93. Naturally, it was the first choice because it was close by. Of course, another reason was that the movie had been on the set for more than a month. As a screenwriter and producer, he had not been to the set even once. It was really inappropriate.

When Daimi saw him, the first thing he said was, "I can't imagine, Eide. If every producer was like you, the Hollywood film industry would have been finished long ago."

Although this sentence was said in a half-joking tone, Adriaan still apologized politely. "I'm sorry, Joe. It's my fault. If you want, I can apologize in front of everyone."

Of course, Daimi wouldn't let him do that. After a few words of complaint, he explained the current situation to Adriaan. More than half of the shooting had been completed. The outdoor scenes in Pennsylvania had been completed, and the remaining scenes were in the studio. It would probably be completed before the Academy Awards ceremony, but the post-production might take at least four months or even longer.

"It's okay, Joe. It doesn't matter if you spend a little more time. Just put in all your energy and focus on the details," said Adriaan. Adrian said. He had seen some of the scenes before he came. Although they had not been processed, he could still see that Dai Mi's control of the rhythm and the way she handled the scenes were outstanding.

"I plan to release the movie at the end of the year. We all know that the Oscars like flawed and unusual characters, don't they?" said Adriaan at the end.

"So, Miracle Director thinks that Tom has a chance of getting a nomination?" Daimi was a little surprised. The movie had not even been produced yet, and they were already talking about winning an award.

"Didn't you say that Tom and Denzel are very good?" Adriaan said calmly.

Daimi liked the two leads of "Philadelphia Story" very much. Previously, when they were talking about the movie, she had praised Adriaan more than once for his foresight. It was very wise to let Hanks and Washington play these two roles.

Indeed, even in those scenes that had not been edited, Adriaan could still see the brilliance of Hanks and Washington's performances. If he had chosen the two of them previously because of inertia from his memory and to serve his reputation and plan, now he really admired them. It was no wonder that both of them could win the Academy Award for Best Actor.

Not only that, both of them were very dedicated. In the upcoming courtroom scene, the AIDS patient played by Hanks was already very weak, so he had to lose at least 30 pounds. It only took him a little more than a week to reach the standard, and at the same time, he did not delay the filming. Washington's character, on the other hand, needed to gain five to seven pounds. As soon as the filming stopped, he would stuff chocolate into his mouth.

As a result, the two of them, who had become friends because of the movie, would put on some interesting scenes from time to time. For example, when Daimi pulled Adriaan to introduce Hanks and Washington to him, Washington was standing in front of Hanks, munching on chocolate. In order to let Hanks see it more clearly, he would often put the chocolate into his mouth in slow motion. After swallowing, he would deliberately put on an intoxicated look, causing Hanks to stare at him.

Even after every piece, Washington would deliberately ask, "Do you want some, Tom? This feels really good. "

"Let's wait and see, Dan. Sooner or later, I will teach you a lesson." Although Hanks did not know whether to laugh or cry at his behavior, he was not angry. He only had a faint smile on his face as he threatened half-jokingly.

Speaking of which, this was Adrian's first time meeting Tom Hanks. The square-faced man had an indescribably simple and honest temperament. Even though he was now very thin due to the needs of the plot, and the makeup artist had applied a thick layer of foundation on his face and dyed his hair white, Adrian couldn't help but sigh. The gentle smile on his face still gave people a sense of trustworthiness. Coupled with the image of the characters, it was no wonder that he was the representative of the American men from the 1990s to the 2000s.

"Nice to meet you, Mr. Hanks, Mr. Washington." Adriaan extended his hand to the two actors who would shine in this movie. He believed in Daimi and their abilities. He had confidence in them.

"Me too, Mr. Kewell." Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington shook hands with him respectively.

"I heard that you were the one who recommended Tom and I for these two roles. Is that true?" Washington was the first to ask. Then, he explained, "I read the script on the plane. When I read the exciting parts, I could not help but dance for joy. The stewardess was shocked. As soon as I got off the plane, I contacted Joe and insisted on playing this role."

"That is indeed the case. I already had an idea for this script. Back then, I thought so …" Adriaan smiled and said unhurriedly.