Chapter 798

"I told you, you're an excellent comedian, Adam. You'll have your own style of comedy." At the celebration party for "50 First Loves," Adriaan said to Adam Sandler.

"Thank you, Eide. That's the best encouragement I've ever heard." Sandler flattered him a little.

There was no need to mention Director Miracle's vision. Not to mention other actors, Jim Carrey was discovered by him to star in "The Grinch," and soon there would be a movie starring Jim Carrey, called "The Truman Show," which was about to be released. According to some people, the movie was interesting and deep. So, even if Adriaan was being polite now, it was enough for Sandler to be proud. What's more, before he acted in "50 First Loves," Adriaan had already asked him to act in a comedy movie, even though he had asked someone else to find him.

Sandler was indeed a good comedian. In a sense, it was more difficult for comedians than other actors. The style and audience of comedians were easy to be fixed, and it was easier to have aesthetic fatigue. At the same time, they were not accepted by the mainstream. Still letting Jim Carrey star in "The Truman Show" was just to let this top comedian realize his dream a little. The Oscars had always been stingy in this aspect. Even with Adriaan's power, he could not change their view. At most, they would delay the release for a year like now, so that Jim Carrey would have a higher chance of being nominated.

As for Sandler, he did perform well. After giving "I'm Crazy for Mary" to Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore also pestered Adriaan, hinting that he wanted one, so he gave "The Wedding Singer" to her and asked Sandler to act with her. Both movies had been released last year and had received a pretty good box office. Of course, both of them had invested in the movie production companies belonging to Drew, Cameron, and Hu Kaili. After Hu Kaili had acted in "Fierce and Charming Dolls", she had a good relationship with them. She had also invested in Drew's movie company, and they had recently been considering producing "Fierce and Charming Dolls 2".

Sandler's performance in the movie was very good, and he even sang a song in it. Before that, he was already somewhat famous in comedy movies, so when considering "50 First Loves," he simply "still" played the lead role. Naturally, the effect was as expected. Many media praised his talent, and at the same time, he became a sharp contrast to Liv. Some people even thought that if Drew, who had worked with Sandler in "The Wedding Singer," played the female lead, she would definitely be better than Liv, so some things happened.

"You guys have a good conversation, Eide, Adam." A voice came into Adriaan's ears, and then a pair of hands hugged his waist from behind, and her head was affectionately placed on his shoulder.

"Hi, Liv," Sandler greeted, turning a blind eye to their intimate actions.

"How do you feel tonight?" Adriaan smiled and turned his head to ask.

"Very good, I like this party." Liv giggled, then kissed Sandler in front of him, quite unscrupulously.

Then she turned her head to look at Sandler. "Sorry, Adam, I need to borrow this guy for a while."

"No problem, go ahead." Sandler immediately made a "please" gesture.

Next, when the music resounded in the living room, in the room separated by a wall, Adriaan and Liv were engaged in an intense hand-to-hand fight. Liv sat on a small table with her back against the wall, her slender legs tightly clamped on Adriaan's waist. With the violent ups and downs, and the creaking sounds of movement, she desperately moaned, as if she couldn't vent the desire in her heart without doing this.

After a few rounds of this, Liv's clothes were finally wet, and they stopped completely.

"How … How was it … I and … I and …" After a moment of warmth in the panting, Liv asked intermittently. Even though she was still in Adriaan's arms, her body was still closely pressed against his. Because her top was rolled up, her firm and soft breasts were slowly rubbing against his chest, as if saying that if it didn't work, she would do it again.

"Don't you always care about these things, Liv?" Adriaan asked jokingly as he hugged the girl.

"Of course I don't care, I just … want to know the result." Liv, who had recovered some strength, said stubbornly.

Adriaan couldn't help but laugh. Sometimes, things were just so funny. Because Sandler and Drew shot the last movie together, and that movie was produced by Adriaan and Bosworth and Drew's film company, she also attended tonight's party. It just so happened that Adrian was also here, and Drew was a woman who liked to have fun in an exciting environment, so it was normal for them to find a place to have some fun.

Although Liv usually looked indifferent, and it wasn't like she hadn't had a threesome with Sarah and Adriaan before, she rarely faced competition. Other than at Denis and Aniston's wedding, she almost never had much interaction with Adriaan's women other than Kate, Charlize, and Sarah. Although she was aware of some things, she rarely took it to heart.

But Drew's appearance was different. Previously, when she was chatting with Adriaan, he forcibly pulled him away from her and flirted with her in a corner. What's more, Liv saw with her own eyes that Drew took Adriaan into the inner room, and she saw Drew's face full of satisfaction, exuding a strong smell of sex. This was enough to make her feel dissatisfied and even angry.

Of course, she had stayed with Adriaan for a long time, and with her own personality flaws, she didn't think that Adriaan was wrong at all. She was just dissatisfied with Drew and worried about herself, so there was this scene now.

"Well, the answer is that each has its own merits." Adriaan pinched her waist and said teasingly.

"What kind of answer is this?" Liv suddenly showed a dissatisfied look. In this kind of situation, women were as competitive as men.

"Don't forget, there are some positions that Sarah can do, but you can't; and there are some positions that you can do, but Sarah can't." Adriaan pinched her chin and said.

Frankly speaking, Liv was indeed not as good as Drew in this aspect. This was not a problem of skill. If Drew was lewd, even Zeta Jones couldn't compete with him. That kind of seemingly endless lewdness was quite seductive. Adriaan generally didn't lie to his woman, but sometimes he couldn't be so straightforward, so he was usually very skillful.

"Don't worry, baby. You're different from her. Wait a little longer, and we have the whole night to discuss," he said immediately.

Liv looked at him for a while, then giggled. She lowered her head and kissed him again, "Well, I'll let you know how powerful I am!"

Although they were clamoring, everyone knew what would actually happen. Moreover, it was a one-on-one, so they didn't mention it.

"50 First Loves" had a higher box office and reputation than "Fate," so the arrangement for Liv wasn't as urgent as Kate's. Although she was once again rated as a vase in the movie, this was originally the position that Adriaan had originally given to Liv. It was just that she was an artistic vase, not a commercial vase. Besides, in the upcoming movie this year, she also had a significant role.

Kate was different. After all, she was the first woman after his rebirth, and the mother of his first child. Her achievements shouldn't lose to Gwyneth and the others. It just so happened that the two scripts "28 Days" and "Agent Beauty" fell into his hands because of the acquisition of Universal. Adriaan had an impression of these two movies. The character of the former was an alcoholic female writer. The box office wasn't high, but the reputation was very good, which was a good opportunity for Kate to hone her acting skills. As for the latter, it was about a female agent who didn't care about her appearance. Because of her mission, she had to participate in a beauty pageant. In the end, after careful grooming, she became a phoenix, and at the same time, she completed the mission perfectly.

Kate had experience in writing and had won a small award. When she was young, she was also a tomboy. After grooming, she had the appearance and temperament, so she was really suitable for these two movies.

Well, this was a matter for the future. Although Adriaan hadn't spent Valentine's Day with any woman, he had done what needed to be done, such as giving 999 roses and a box of exquisite chocolates. In fact, he had wanted to give 9,000 or even 90,000 roses, but that would be too ostentatious, so in the end, he reduced it to 999.

From Julia to Zeta-Jones, from Kirsten to Natalie, and even Ivanka, he didn't miss a single one. Of course, they were all sent anonymously, and in different ways. For example, Sarah, Kirsten, Natalie, and Ivanka were all sent to their doorsteps. As for Kate, Charlize, and the others, they were directly placed in the room. Anyway, those who knew would eventually find out, and those who didn't … would find out sooner or later.

However, although most women expressed their love, there were other ways to deal with it. For example, when Charlize saw the roses piled up in his secretary's office, he directly called someone over and casually instructed, "Throw them all away."

"My secretary and assistant should be different," Adriaan commented after learning about it.

After the Valentine's Day incident, Adriaan specially took a trip to London. The filming of Notting Hill was nearing completion, and the post-production was in full swing. According to the requirements, the film would be released at the end of the year at the latest, and the director, Roger Mitchell, was not Adriaan, who could finish a film in a short period of time.

Julia was currently at the peak of her career. The Runaway Bride had further solidified her position, and the news that the producers of Notting Hill had offered her a salary of 20 million spread far and wide under Adriaan's instructions. The title of the first actress to enter the 20 million club was still on her head, and countless A-list actresses in Hollywood were envious of her.

Among Adriaan's women, she was the highest paid. Although most of them were above the standard of an A-list actress, only Sarah was close to the 10 million mark. So, when they were together, Julia did her best to serve him.

However, although she also liked Notting Hill and was looking forward to the finished production and the Oscars that Adriaan had promised her, there were still things that annoyed her.

"I hate Hugh Grant. He's a glib guy. I definitely don't want to work with him in the future," Julia commented. This was Julia's evaluation of the male lead in the movie. Then she added, "Why can't Dan be the male lead? We worked well together in Four Weddings and a Funeral. He's very suitable for this kind of role. "

"Don't worry. If there's a next time, I'll definitely consider it." Adriaan smiled and comforted Julia.

At first, he had indeed considered Denis, but his schedule clashed with Notting Hill, so he had to find someone else. Unexpectedly, Roger Mitchell had found Hugh Grant to be the male lead. In Adriaan's memory, although this guy was always frowning and had a deep hatred for others, his acting skills were not bad. It was hard to say what his character was like.

However, Adriaan didn't take him seriously. Grant's life path had been blocked, and he was only a B-list actor in England. If Adriaan wanted to kill him, it would be easier than killing an ant. Although he wasn't on the set in London, he knew what was going on here. Moreover, some people in the crew knew about his relationship with Julia. If Grant hadn't done anything out of line, Adriaan wouldn't have comforted Julia like this.

"By the way, the crew originally wanted to invite George to guest star as Anna's boyfriend, Jeff, but he couldn't make it at the last minute. Why don't you give it a try?" Julia was probably dissatisfied with Adriaan's reaction.

"Guest star as Anna's boyfriend?" Adriaan couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.

In the movie, the female lead, Anna, had a boyfriend, but they broke up later. They only appeared once. The original version was supposed to have Alex Baldwin guest star, but now it was George Clooney, who played the male lead in Runaway Bride. Because there were only a few scenes, they were filmed at the end. However, Clooney couldn't make it, and the crew was having a headache about who to replace him. Julia thought of Adriaan.

After the proposal spread, it quickly gained the approval of most of the crew, including director Roger Michele, screenwriter Richard Curtis, and others. They lobbied Adrian again and again, hoping that he would agree.

"Don't you think it's very interesting?" Mitchell said.

"Don't you often make cameos in your own works?" This was Curtis's question.

"You're Auntie's boyfriend, right?" Little Emma said, and she said it confidently.

She often visited her aunt when she was filming. Plus, there was also Little Emma, who was very close to her in London. The two lawless kids often did things that people didn't know whether to laugh or cry. If Kyla was added to the mix, it would be a big headache.

Let's not talk about this for now. He couldn't stand the repeated persuasion, and Julia also used very shameless tricks, such as putting something in her mouth and threatening to leave a deep impression on him if he didn't agree. So, Adriaan had no choice but to give in. Fortunately, it didn't take too much time. There were only a few scenes, and he also had experience in guest starring, so it only took him half a day to finish, and he didn't delay anything else.

Other than visiting the set, there was another important thing that he had to start preparing for in England. He had to discuss with J. K. Rowling about the movie adaptation of the Harry Potter series. After "Chamber of Secrets" was published, the sales of the Harry Potter series took a huge leap. Coupled with the relentless marketing by the publishing company under AC Media, the series was already trending to be popular, especially after the news that "Prisoner of Azkaban" would be released during the summer holidays was announced on the internet, and it attracted a lot of attention.

Thinking about it, it was time to prepare for the auditions. Little Emma was already nine years old, and filming would start early next year. It would be released the year after next.

Rowling didn't have any objections to this. Before this, Adriaan had already revealed to her that he wanted to adapt the series into a movie, and the conditions he offered were quite good. Not to mention the various benefits, she valued the right to suggest and veto the script the most. Even if it was Adriaan's opinion, if she didn't agree with it, it wouldn't count.

This series brought her hope and made her pull back. This was her most important child, and no mother would want her child to be messed around with by others.

Of course, she didn't know that Adriaan didn't care about this little bit of power. As long as the entire economic chain of the Harry Potter series was in his hands, that was enough.

"Who do you think is suitable to be the director? How about Mr. Spielberg? Of course, you're not bad either, Eide. "After discussing the basic conditions, Rowling asked Adriaan with some excitement.

"Don't worry, Joe, this can be done slowly. We have a year to select and adjust." Adriaan said, "Let's build a team first and create some momentum."

He wouldn't invite Spielberg to be the producer and director. Although it was very likely that he would produce a better film than the original, he would still have to recommend a small actor that he thought was suitable. For example, one of his godson who was going to star in his tribute to Kubrick, "Artificial Intelligence."

Besides, didn't Adriaan already have one prepared, even if it was the original one?

Speaking of this, Adriaan couldn't help but worry. Little Emma's growth trajectory had completely changed, so would she still be suitable to play Hermione? Would she be willing to play Hermione?

"Aiya, as long as you think I can do it, then I'll do it." Faced with Adriaan's indirect test, the little one said casually. She even turned her head and asked Little Emma, "Right?"

What a typical Emma answer. Alright, let's talk about it later. Right now, he still had to sign the specific contract with Rowling and organize people to prepare for the auditions. He could ask for Little Emma's opinion halfway through the auditions. Moreover, if he pushed her out then, people wouldn't say that it was predetermined.

However, because Adriaan's attention was all on Little Emma, he forgot about Kyla's matter. It wasn't his fault. Kyla didn't know what was bothering her, but when she played with the two Emmas, she always had a worried and frightened look on her face. However, she never took the initiative to say it. It was only when Adriaan asked that she hesitated and said that she wanted to talk to him.

If it was any other time, Adriaan wouldn't mind talking to her, but now he had other things to deal with, so he could only postpone her question. Then, when he finally remembered, he had to return to Los Angeles because of another matter.

The nominees for the 71st Academy Awards were officially announced.