Chapter 693

Haley Berry, the future Black Pearl, was only 26 years old now, and she was in the prime of her life. She was born in a beauty pageant. Thanks to her Caucasian heritage, she was more easily recognized by the mainstream society than other black actresses. Coupled with her good taste, she was able to achieve achievements that other black actresses could not achieve.

Even so, her initial career as an actress was still not easy. In addition to playing some small roles in some TV series, she played some roles in the works of relatively marginalized black directors. Last year's "Mood Stealer" barely sent her to the ranks of second-tier actors, which was her best role so far.

Therefore, if he wanted to make a move, this was the best opportunity. Although Haley Berry was still a distance away from the title of Black Pearl, she was still relatively beautiful, and she was the only black female star that Adriaan currently liked, so why not have a taste of her? Besides, temperament and whatnot could be cultivated later on.

"Your schedule, Eide!" As the folder was placed in front of him, Charlize's voice rang in his ear.

"Thank you, Charley." Adriaan moved his gaze from the window and looked up at Charlize with a smile. Although the bad feeling was well hidden, he still heard it.

"You know, Charley, sometimes I really want to thank God for letting you be my secretary." Adriaan suddenly took Charlize's hand and gently stroked it, his eyes shining with nostalgia. "I really can't imagine how bad my life will be without you by my side."

With that, he reached out and put his arm around the girl's waist and pulled her into his arms. Charlize let out a soft cry and rolled his eyes to look around the cabin. Fortunately, there was no one else around. She immediately reached out and unceremoniously pushed Adriaan's arm away. "Although you have crossed my bottom line again and again, Eide, this does not mean that I will always tolerate it. So, it's better to save these words for your Black Pearl."

"It's not a good habit to eavesdrop on other people's conversations, Charley." Adriaan shook his hand and laughed.

Charlize couldn't help but be stunned, but he immediately recovered and raised his chin. "I just happened to come over at that time."

With that, she turned around and was about to leave, but after two steps, she turned back. "Also, I want to remind you, Eide, that actress, Haley Berry, is already married in January."

Already married? Adriaan raised his eyebrows and watched Charlize return to his seat before continuing to look out of the window. So what? Sooner or later, she would have to get divorced. If memory served him right, Halle Berry had been divorced twice. Besides, wasn't one of the targets in this destination already married?

After leaving Miami, Haley Berry did not immediately return to Los Angeles. Instead, he flew along the coastline to New Orleans, because "Interview with the Vampire" was about to start filming there. Although the director and actors for this movie had only been decided at the beginning of the month, because the rights to the adaptation of the novel were already in their hands, the other parts had already been planned. Once they started, the preparation was quite efficient, so they rushed to start filming at the end of the month. When Adriaan arrived in New Orleans, it had only been two days since filming.

"We've built two sets on this side and one on that side." Jordan stood in the middle of the set outside the woods, pointing east and south to Adriaan. "The one in the east is Louis' villa, rented and refurbished. The one in the south is a small town, next to the river. It was completely built using the set, but it's still a little troublesome. "

"It doesn't matter. We can use the computer to remove it during post-production." Adriaan looked at the New Orleans Bridge and the signal tower in the distance.

"Yes, that's what I plan to do," Jordan agreed.

"By the way, what are those?" Adriaan pointed to the tall, fully enclosed tunnel outside the set, which was obviously specially built.

"Tom requested to build it, in order to … prevent outsiders from discovering the secret of the vampire's makeup effects." Jordan shrugged. Although his tone was calm, Adriaan could still hear the dissatisfaction and helplessness in it.

Yes, the makeup artist had spent a lot of effort to make them look like the pale vampires. It was indeed worth keeping, but there was no need to go to such lengths, right? Oh, of course, while keeping it a secret, it was also a show of power, wasn't it?

Adrian couldn't help but shake his head and chuckle in his heart as he looked at Tom Cruise, who was standing outside the tunnel and chatting with someone. Adrian was completely dressed as Lester. Then he set his eyes on Nicole Kidman, who was standing next to Cruise in simple clothes.

Perhaps it was because his gaze was too unbridled and he wasn't too far away, so the other party quickly noticed it. When she turned her head, she was still frowning. When she found that it was Adriaan, she was a little surprised at first, then she smiled slightly. Then she pulled her husband and spoke in his ear.

Cruise's eyes quickly turned to Adriaan, and then he walked over with his trademark sunny smile. However, he was now wearing the special vampire makeup, and his face was covered with a thick layer of white powder, so he looked quite unnatural.

"Hi, Tommy." Adriaan automatically ignored this and greeted Cruise.

"Hi, Eide, I didn't expect you to come to the set so soon." Cruise smiled and shook hands with him. Although he seemed very enthusiastic, the pride and even a little arrogant feeling was unconsciously revealed.

"I just finished all the scenes in the new movie I directed in New York, and I'm about to return to Los Angeles. I heard that you have already started shooting, so I came to take a look." Since Adriaan ignored his "smile," he naturally would not take it to heart.

The two exchanged a few pleasantries. When Brad Pitt and Kirsten also came out of the tunnel, and Director Jordan began to call them to shoot, they stopped talking.

This scene was the scene of Louis, Lester, and Krau and Diya getting off the boat. Although it was still evening and the sky was not completely dark, it was very easy for the film crew to create a dark night in the camera. Because it was a mid-set shooting, the three leading actors only needed to show their natural emotions. There was no need to show too much of their acting skills, so the only trouble was the extras.

"Let's go over there, Nicole. Leave some space for the extras. They always like to walk around." After watching the set for a few seconds, Adriaan suggested in a low voice to Nicole Kidman who was standing beside him.

"Aren't there other staff standing here?" Nicole glanced at him and asked curiously.

"They know how to cooperate with these guys." Adriaan smiled and did not finish his sentence. However, Nicole quickly understood and nodded with a smile to express her gratitude. The staff knew how to cooperate with the extras, and of course, as the director, he knew it too. He said that just to remind her.

The two then moved to a place further away and continued to watch the performance of the three people on the set.

"Frankly speaking, Tom's acting skills are very good, especially in the performance in 'Born on the Fourth of July.' The latter part of the speech was very shocking," Adriaan quickly said.

Chatting up someone was a technical skill, and it was not limited to just talking. Whether it was when he deliberately held a paper cup and let Haley bump into him in Miami, or now he was using the excuse of giving way as an excuse to change places with Nicole.

"It's a pity that he's too handsome. He can be the lover of the public, but not the critics," Adriaan continued.

"Indeed." Although Nicole looked calm in the middle of the set, a trace of disapproval flashed in her eyes. It did not escape the careful observation of Adriaan.

Adriaan chuckled in his heart and stopped talking. After a few minutes, Nicole finally moved her eyes to his face.

"You planned to ask Tommy to play this role from the beginning, right?" she asked.

"Yes." Adriaan laughed. "I have a specialty. I can easily judge who is suitable for which role, and this specialty often gives me a lot of inspiration because of certain people."

"It sounds incredible. Can inspiration come to you at any time?" Nicole continued to ask. Her curious expression was very natural, and she did not seem to have any other intentions.

"In fact, it is." Adriaan's smile became wider. "Of course, inspiration may not come so quickly, but if it does, it will definitely come. For example …"

He turned his head and stared intently at Nicole for a few minutes. Nicole, who had been letting his eyes wander around, finally could not help but ask, "Do you always look at a woman like this?"

"Ah? Oh! Sorry, Nicole. " Adriaan seemed to come back to his senses and quickly apologized. "I just thought of a good idea, an interesting story."

"You … thought of a good idea? An interesting story? " Nicole's eyes suddenly widened, and her breathing became rapid for a moment. Obviously, she did not expect Adriaan to really have inspiration in such a short time.

"What's a good idea?" A voice came from the side, and Tom Cruise appeared in front of the two with a smile on his face. At the same time, he was accompanied by Peter, Kirsten, Director Jordan, and a few others.

"You came at the right time, Tommy." Adriaan patted him on the shoulder enthusiastically, looked at him, and then looked at Nicole, and then said, "Are you interested in acting in a movie with your wife?"

"Acting in a movie with Nicole?" Cruise was slightly surprised. "What kind of movie?"

"A cool action movie, a story about an ace agent in the CIA." Adriaan said with a smile, "I just thought of it for a moment. Although it is only a general idea, I believe that this role is yours. It would be even better if you and Nicole can act as a husband and wife. Anyway, it's not like you haven't acted together before."

After he said that, everyone had different expressions on their faces. Cruise was even more surprised, Nicole was a little disappointed, Peter and Jordan were deep in thought, and Kirsten stared at Adrian with her eyes wide open, unblinking.