Chapter 757

However, since it involved homosexuality, it was inevitable that ultra-conservatives would criticize the movie, but this was quickly drowned out by the mainstream's applause. Therefore, "Philadelphia Story" earned more than 14 million dollars in the first week of screening in 1,200 cinemas. It still occupied the tenth place on the North American box office list, which was quite a good start.

"It's a good momentum, we should continue to maintain it, but 'Schindler's List' is not letting up," Adriaan said to Laffern as he leaned against the back of the chair with his legs crossed and flipped through the relevant documents.

"I have contacted several Jewish associations and invited their leaders to watch the test screening, and they have been very positive," Laffern nodded and said.

"Very good, but be aware that there are many factions among the Jewish community," Adriaan reminded him.

"I know. They've helped a lot." Lafferne showed that he understood. He didn't need to know who he was referring to.

Adriaan smiled and was about to say something when Charlize knocked on the door and walked in.

"They are waiting for you, Eide." Although she spoke with an expressionless face, she was wearing a standard office girl uniform, and her slender legs in black transparent stockings were particularly tempting.

Adriaan snickered in his heart, remembering the angry look in Charlize's eyes when he and Sarah came down for breakfast that morning. Because Sarah did not have suitable clothes, she was still dressed like the night before. Although the two did not have a "deeper" conversation, the passion in the bathroom made Sarah's face continue to be flushed. Coupled with the unique innocence of a young girl, she was radiant and seductive at the same time. No wonder Charlize was jealous.

Yes, that was the word. Charlize spent much more time with Adriaan than other women. Adriaan already saw her as his, so how could he not know what she was thinking?

"Okay, I'll be right there." Adriaan stood up and smiled at his female secretary. Unfortunately, the latter looked down, as if she did not see his expression at all. Adriaan shrugged helplessly, then gestured to Laffern, "You too, Laffer."

Although he did not have a "deeper" conversation with Sarah, the passion in the bathroom was quite ecstatic. The girl's soft hands were very tactile, and he almost turned around and had sex with her. Of course, Adriaan held back in the end. It was not a good time now, or else he would have eaten her up last night.

Adrian didn't want a one-night stand. As mentioned before, some women were enough for him to play with, such as Bellimore or Cameron. However, some women were worthy of becoming part of his collection, such as Monica and Julia. Sarah naturally belonged to the latter, so he did not want to be too hasty. Things had already developed to this point, and he only needed to take a small step forward, just like Charlize.

Thinking of this, Adriaan could not help but glance at Charlize. The girl walked beside him with her body straight, looking straight ahead. She was indeed very smart and good at learning. In his previous life, she was a woman who knew what she wanted, and once she made up her mind, she would not look back. Deliberately acting ugly to win the Oscar for Best Actress was the best example.

Although now, because of Adriaan's little flap of wings, she had become his personal assistant and secretary, she still had the necessary abilities. Needless to say, she had always done her job very well, and her observation skills were very sharp. She was very good at finding loopholes and filling in gaps, so Adriaan often joked that he could not imagine what would happen without her.

It was just that she was still very young, so it was inevitable that she would say one thing but mean something else. Adriaan did not take it to heart. Charlize with such a personality was the Charlize he liked. It was just that it was not easy to keep her by his side. After all, she was different from Sarah and Monica.

After a few steps outside the conference room, Adriaan immediately calmed his mind, adjusted his clothes, and pushed the door open.

"Sorry to keep you waiting. Laffern and I were delayed by something." Adriaan smiled and extended his hand to the handsome young man and his beautiful wife in front of him.

"It's okay, we just arrived." Tom Cruise showed his trademark bright smile, but in Adriaan's eyes, it seemed a little fake, not even as good as Nicole Kidman's smile.

"I've always heard that you have the title of a workaholic, but now I have a direct impression of it." After the two sat down on both sides of the long table, Cruise said with a smile, "I just came back from Europe, and you're already starting to prepare for a new movie."

"No, I just want to talk about the specific content. If I disturb your arrangements …"

"It's okay, it's okay." Cruise shook his head and said, "It's okay." His smile didn't seem fake. "I like this script, really. I like it more than Interview with the Vampire. That's why I came after I received a call from my agent."

"Thank you." Adriaan smiled.

This script was, of course, "Mission Impossible." Cruise had a special fondness for this kind of movie that pretended to be cool. Although he was more eager to win an Oscar, after several failures, he knew that his handsome appearance was not liked by the old guys in Film School. So, he temporarily gave up on this plan and found another script that could show his characteristics.

Just then, Adriaan sent an invitation. Although he did not like the so-called "miracle director," he still accepted the role of Lester. To be honest, this adaptation of Anne Rice's novel was not bad, but then Adriaan gave him a huge surprise. The idea of turning "Mission Impossible" into a movie on the set because of his wife, Nicole, aroused his interest, but he did not take it too seriously. This situation continued until the script and several plot drafts of "Mission Impossible" were sent to him.

At that time, Cruise was filming in Paris for Vampyre. After reading it for the first time, he had a feeling that he was Special Agent Ethan Hunter. He could not explain this feeling, but he really wanted the role. Especially after seeing the plot drafts, this desire became stronger. So when his agent told him that Bosworth Pictures wanted to invite him to talk about the movie, he did not hesitate to agree.

"In short, except for the outdoor scenes in Budapest and England, we plan to shoot most of the scenes in the studio, such as the last action scene in the tunnel." Laffern raised his head, indicating that the introduction was over.

"Thank you, Laffern." Cruise smiled and nodded. "I'm also very willing to play this role …"

Speaking of this, he looked at his wife hesitantly. Nicole suddenly gave him a look of request.

"… Nicole is also willing to act with me." After pausing for a few seconds, Cruise finally said this, which made Nicole secretly feel relieved. However, she immediately noticed the subtle expression in her husband's eyes, and she suddenly thought of something. Just as she was about to speak, Cruise spoke first. "But, Eide, can you let me handle this script?"

The atmosphere in the conference room suddenly became stagnant. Laffern immediately looked at Adriaan. Even Charlize, who had been busy taking notes, could not help but raise his head, and Nicole simply covered her forehead.

"You know, I also have a production company." Cruise still had a smile on his face as if he did not notice anything. "I like this script very much, and I want to handle it myself."

Adriaan touched his chin and looked at Cruise noncommittally as if he did not hear what he said. Cruise was not in a hurry. He leaned back in his chair and tapped his fingers on the armrest from time to time.

After a while, Adriaan suddenly smiled. "I can promise you, Tommy. I can let you handle this script. I believe you will be an excellent producer, but the specific terms still need to be discussed."

Cruise could not help but be stunned. He did not expect Adriaan to agree so readily, but after all, he was a man who had seen many things in his life. Soon, he showed a bright smile again. "Really?"

"Of course." Adriaan nodded. "But don't forget that I have something else to say."

"Yes, I heard you." Cruise laughed. "I will immediately have my agent come over to discuss the details with you."

Adriaan also laughed. Laffern maintained his serious expression, and Charlize looked at Adriaan strangely. The same was true for Nicole, who held her forehead.

"Do you know what you are doing, Tommy?" After coming out of the conference room, Nicole asked her husband in a low voice, "Didn't Riley tell you that it's best not to mention this kind of thing!"

"But the problem is that not only did I mention it, but he also agreed." Cruise said a little proudly. He had never liked Adriaan. He did not know why, but it was just a feeling. However, he liked this agent script very much, so he wanted to produce it himself.

But his agent, Riley, told him that it was almost impossible. The script was in the hands of Adriaan. He was the director and producer himself, and he had his own film company, so it was impossible to give it to someone else to produce. Cruise had no right to mention this condition at all. At most, the other party could just change the actor.

Cruise was naturally unwilling, so he still brought it up today. He did not expect that Adriaan would immediately agree to it. He was so excited that he did not care whether there was any problem with it.

"But, Tommy, you have to know …" Nicole frowned and wanted to say something, but Cruise immediately interrupted her impatiently. "Don't make irresponsible remarks about my decision, Nicole!"

Nicole was stunned and could not say anything. Cruise also realized that his tone was not very good, so he immediately smiled and hugged his wife. "Well, don't worry about it so much. Think about where we are going to celebrate. It's rare for us to act in the same movie. It's a pity that you are playing someone else's wife this time."

Nicole, who had wanted to say something, smiled bitterly in her heart. She sighed and shook her head gently at her husband.