Chapter 964 The Director's Privilege

Eric shook Scarlett Johansson's little hand with a smile. Judging from the small details just now, it was probably not accidental that he met Scarlett here.

However, Eric did not pursue these twists and turns. There are too many people in Hollywood trying to get close to him. He just said to the girl who was still quite young in front of him: "I know you, you are in Sean. Connery played his daughter in Fatal Trap."

After all, a little girl of fourteen or fifteen years old can't have any deep thoughts. Scarlett Johansson, who was trying her best to remain calm, heard this sentence, her face suddenly flattered, and she stammered: "Really, Really, Mr. Williams, how am I doing?"

"Excellent," Eric said with a smile.

In fact, Scarlett Johansson has only a few very simple scenes in "Fatal Trap", and there is no acting ability at all. However, she was able to get the role of Sean Connery's daughter in this movie, but it shows that the girl's family has deep connections in Hollywood.

Deadly Trap is a crime thriller from Warner Bros. It cost $50 million to make, making it a big deal. The actor Sean Connery in this movie needless to say, the heroine Kate Capshaw also has a great background, she is Spielberg's wife. Scarlett Johansson was only ten years old when she was able to play the daughter of Sean Connery and Kate Capshaw a few years ago, a starting point that would have been enough for 99 percent of Hollywood actors to sigh. Most Hollywood actors do not necessarily get the opportunity to work with A-list celebrities until the end of their acting careers.

When the other girls heard Eric praise Scarlett Johansson, they reacted and immediately introduced themselves.

Eric listened patiently to the group of girls for a while, then pointed to his watch and smiled: "Okay, girls, since you are back, I have to go home after get off work."

With a sigh of loss, Miranda felt proud to step forward to hold her and plan to leave together, Eric let go of her without a trace, shook his head and said, "Not today, go play with your sisters, but remember Go back early and I'll call Sanchez in the evening to ask if you're coming home on time."

Miranda wanted to show off her close relationship with Eric, but she was rejected by Eric in front of a group of best friends, and she immediately pouted and shook his arm coquettishly: "Eric, I don't want to. Back to Beverly."

"Be obedient, don't make trouble," Eric was unmoved, looking at the girls around him, Eric realized that he was too indulgent to Miranda, and this girl was not as smart as he thought.

After saying this with Miranda Kerr in a slightly aggravated tone, Eric smiled at the other girls and boarded the helicopter with his bodyguard.

Looking at the black helicopter whizzing away, Scarlett Johansson was a little excited. When her mother mysteriously told her to befriend Miranda more, she was still very puzzled. What she experienced today, especially when she just saw Eric Williams, let her fully understand her mother's intentions.

What's more, Eric Williams actually knew himself, which is definitely the biggest surprise today.

Beginning in 1988, Eric's films have turned a large number of unknown actors into first-line superstars. Even regardless of Eric's enormous wealth, his two recent films that have exceeded one billion at the global box office still make his status in Hollywood reach a level that no one can match.

Although Scarlett is young, but because she entered the Hollywood Vanity Fair early, she is much more sophisticated than Miranda in terms of human sophistication. She knows very well that Eric only knows her name, which is a very big one for her. opportunity.

Thinking of the movie adaptation of Miramax's best-selling novel that I recently auditioned for, if Eric Williams could say a few words for me, I would definitely be able to get the role easily.

That role is much heavier than the small role in "Fatal Trap", equivalent to the second female lead, and her mother's connections in Hollywood are not enough to help her get it. It's just that after this time, I don't know when I will see Eric Williams again.

Well, maybe, ask Miranda for Eric Williams' contact details.

"Miranda, what is it like inside the Shell Villa?"

"Is Eric great in bed?"

"When can you take us to Sharphorn Manor?"

"..."

Another chattering voice interrupted Scarlett's thoughts.

Although Eric just didn't take Miranda away, it didn't affect how the other girls felt about Miranda.

The girls in the West are very precocious, and none of the girls around Miranda are ignorant little chicks. They are not sensitive to issues such as age, but they are very envious of Miranda being able to become Eric. Williams' little girlfriend. Therefore, as soon as Eric left, Miranda was immediately surrounded again for questioning.

Miranda Kerr was surrounded by her sisters, and her original loss quickly dissipated, and she quickly became arrogant.

Scarlett made up her mind, and clung to her with a smile on her face.

"Iron Man" does not have many scenes in Las Vegas, but as one of the hottest hotels in Las Vegas, it is naturally impossible for Caesars Palace to stop business to cooperate with the filming of the film. After coordination, the crew will use three days to separate Filming related scenes.

Eric set off with the crew's motorcade early Monday morning, leaving Los Angeles for Las Vegas. He wanted to fly to Las Vegas by his own vh-60n helicopter, so even if he started from Malibu's Sharp Manor, it would only take an hour and a half to reach the destination, but the convoy following the crew would take a whole morning time.

However, Eric believes that the film crew is the same as the army marching and fighting in ancient times. As the core creator of the film crew, it is best to share weal and woe with the employees.

The crew has already packed a floor of mid-range suites at the Caesars Palace Hotel for everyone to live in. Eric naturally can't choose the villa-style apartment he once lived in, and it is difficult for him to live in the hotel now. However, if you live in your own home, that's fine. These days, Eric's assistant office has prepared a villa for Eric in Las Vegas as usual.

After arriving in Las Vegas, the crew didn't have any part in the afternoon, but arranged for the banquet scene where Colonel Roddy presented Tony Stark with the summit award tomorrow. Although the time of this scene was at night, as an indoor scene, during the day Shooting is no problem.

The filming of the cave scene in the previous half month was basically Eric and Ed Harris, who played Dr. Ethan. This time, Jeff Bridges, Don Cheadle, Natasha Henstridge and Larry Ellison, who was trapped by Eric, will enter the group.

In a cafeteria in Caesar's Palace, the crew that had traveled hundreds of kilometers was having a dinner together. After the long journey, although most of the people were a little tired, the atmosphere in the restaurant was very lively.

Eric was hiding at a table in the corner of the restaurant, talking with Barry Weiss, the president of Firefly Records, who had just returned from a long journey from Europe, about the negotiation of acquiring Virgin Records. It has been two months since the contact with EMI Group, the parent company of Virgin Records.

"Since a week ago, EMI has not made any concessions. They have killed the price at 1.3 billion US dollars, which is 100 million higher than the upper limit we agreed before. There is no result, I can only fly back and let you decide."

Barry Weiss introduced the current situation in one breath, looked at the food he just took from the buffet table, but it was difficult to have an appetite, he just took a sip of pure water next to him, and then looked at Eric, Wait for him to make a decision.

Eric didn't even want to start eating, and tapped his fingers lightly on the table. After a while, he said, "If we give up on acquiring Virgin Records, do you think EMI will still be able to find a buyer who will let go of this burden?"

Barry Weiss hesitated, but said truthfully: "If the price exceeds 1 billion US dollars, it is basically impossible. The actual value of Virgin Records is now no more than 800 million US dollars at most, and there will be no other buyers except us. Willing to take over at a high price.”

"Then there is no problem. Although Virgin Records has been declining for a few years, the foundation is still there. This is why we are willing to take over. If we delay for a few more years, Virgin Records may fundamentally rot. Speaking of $1 billion, even if it is halved, no one will be interested anymore. Therefore, although Firefly needs Viking very much, as long as the management of EMI is a little more rational, they will not miss this good opportunity to get rid of the burden. "Eric shrugged and said: "So, wait and call over there and tell them our highest offer, 1.2 billion US dollars, and let EMI give us an accurate answer tomorrow. If they refuse, the business will also be There's no need to talk any more."

Barry Weiss was a little worried: "Eric, I don't think $1.3 billion is unacceptable."

"$1.2 billion, $1.3 billion, it really doesn't make much difference for Firefly Group," Eric said: "However, Barry, since we set a maximum asking price of $1.2 billion, we must stick to it. If we do this If you make a concession once, there will definitely be concessions in the future, step by step, and one day you will find that there is no way to retreat. Virgin Records is our best choice, but it is definitely not the only choice. If this If this deal fails, I can still give you a budget of $1.2 billion to expand Firefly Records if you want. So, think about it, I’ll go talk to Jos and the others for a while.”

After Eric finished speaking seriously, he picked up his dinner plate and got up and walked towards Joss Whedon and others, ignoring Barry Weiss, who was in a state of worrying about gains and losses. Although Eric admires Barry Weiss' ability to manage the record company, if he doesn't even have this decision, even if he leaves the Firefly Group, Eric will not feel a pity.

Walking to the table of Joss Whedon, Jeff Bridges, Larry Ellison, etc., Eric happened to hear Larry Ellison, who had already shaved his face, talking to Joss Whedon asks himself how to play Happy Hogan, looking like he's going to do what he wants to do. Larry Ellison has been trying to steal Eric's limelight ever since he learned that Eric himself was playing Tony Stark. Eric could also see Larry Ellison's thoughts, but he was not worried at all, but very happy.

The character of Happy Hogan doesn't even have a few lines, and Larry Ellison doesn't have the natural aura of old Hollywood actors such as Jack Nicholson in front of the camera. He wants to steal the limelight of the protagonist, basically impossible. Eric's original scruples was that Larry Ellison would deal with it. If this is the case, he would rather replace him temporarily.

Noticing that Eric was coming, Natasha Henstridge, who was listening seriously to the conversation of several big men, immediately patted the vacant seat beside her and showed a good-looking smile: "Eric, sit here. "

Just as Eric nodded, Larry Ellison protested dissatisfiedly: "Hey, Natasha, this is not right. Beautiful women should wait for men to come forward and show their hospitality, not the other way around."

Natasha Henstridge didn't mind Larry Ellison's ridicule at all, and said generously: "Mr. Ellison, I have been waiting for your hospitality just now, but unfortunately you only have Mr. Director in your eyes. "

This ridicule was obviously more ruthless than Larry Ellison, and everyone couldn't help laughing.

Eric also smiled and put down the dinner plate, sat down beside Natasha Henstridge, felt the good perfume smell coming from the girl, and asked, "So, Larry, you were talking to Jos just now. what?"

"Eric, I've read the "Iron Man" comics again during this time, and Happy Hogan is a very important character, so don't you think my appearance in this movie is too small? ?"

"Larry, I think since you're only getting paid a dollar, you should be stingy and don't think about doing anything more than a dollar."

Larry Ellison didn't wait for Eric to continue, and once again showed a grudge and complained: "To be precise, I posted $4,999,999 upside down."

Eric corrected solemnly: "That's advertising sponsorship, not reposting, we have a contract, it's very formal."

Laughter broke out again.

After lunch, Barry Weiss also made up his mind. After chatting with Eric for a while, he left the Caesars Palace Hotel and planned to return to Los Angeles immediately.

The set and rehearsal work in the afternoon did not require Eric to participate. He was going to go back to his residence in Las Vegas to rest for a while when Natasha Henstridge came over: "Eric, you There should be no work in the afternoon, can you tell me about our rivalry?"

Everyone gradually left the restaurant, and Eric walked out with Natasha Henstridge as well, and said with a smile: "Shouldn't it be the director's prerogative to tell a beautiful actress about a play, Joss? If you know it, you'll probably hate me."

Natasha Henstridge rolled her eyes at Eric, but her expression was quite charming, and said, "I just want to talk to you about my lines. I can't control what you men think."

Eric smiled and said, "Then come with me. I bought a villa at the Las Vegas Country Club and live there for the past few days."

Natasha Henstridge showed a worried expression, not sure if it was true or not: "You don't want to take me out to do something, do you?"

"Will you resist?"

"Do you want me to resist?"

"The harder it is, the better."

"..."

"Okay, don't roll your eyes, my assistant will also come with us, and the bodyguard."