Rebirth of Hong Kong - 1978

Chapter 2104 Please play a supporting role

For dinner tonight, Sophie Marceau specially invited a chef from a well-known restaurant to be in charge of the dinner. After all, she never thought of cooking herself to entertain Lin Daoqiu, a distinguished guest.

The classic of French cuisine is exquisite, and the serving speed is very slow, but it is very suitable for eating and chatting.

Lin Daoqiu didn't intend to come here today to have a full meal. His biggest purpose here today is to persuade Sophie Marceau to take over the Bond girl in "007".

Judging from the initial contact, Lin Daoqiu couldn't see that Sophie Marceau had any big star airs. It seemed that she was just an ordinary girl.

Full of literary and artistic style, every frown and smile seems to make people feel heart-warming.

No wonder she was able to capture the hearts of so many French men and won the title of French Rose. It can be seen that Sophie Marceau is not just because of her good looks.

"I received an invitation from MGM before, wanting to invite me to play "007", but I have already declined this matter."

Before eating, Sophie Marceau suddenly told this matter in front of Lin Daoqiu.

It was too late for Alexander on the side to stop it.

"It was my invitation to Miss Sophie. Because you refused, I am not allowed to go to Paris in person."

Lin Daoqiu's lies were as true as the truth. Before he came, he didn't know that Sophie Marceau would refuse this invitation. If he had known, he might not have come.

It is obviously impossible for Sophie Marceau to say that the boss of MGM and a legendary movie tycoon came to Paris to meet her in person.

Even she was very surprised by this, because she didn't expect that she could make Lin Daoqiu pay so much attention to her.

Although she can be said to be well-known in France, not many people know her name in Hollywood. If Sophie Marceau wants to open up the Hollywood market, she must star in a blockbuster movie.

Sophie Marceau's Hollywood debut in the previous life was in "The Girl from Paris" directed by Bernard Schmidt in 90.

To put it simply, Sophie Marceau's water-testing work in Hollywood did not cause any splashes, as if nothing had happened.

It wasn't until she accepted the role of Princess Isabella of France in the film "Braveheart" directed by Mel Gibson that she slowly entered the attention of Hollywood audiences.

But Sophie Marceau doesn't know this. Now she is still keen to be in literary films, and it will be the same for a long time in the future.

At most, I just regard commercial movies as a snack in my acting career, and taste them occasionally.

"I'm sorry Mr. Lin, I didn't know that you personally sent me the invitation, but even if I knew, I'm afraid it wouldn't change my mind."

Sophie Marceau's idea is very firm, she doesn't want to play the Bond girl in "007", because she thinks this role is childish and boring, basically a pure vase role.

Although "007" is well-known all over the world, and Sophie Marceau is also very clear that as long as she agrees to Lin Daoqiu's request and plays a Bond girl, her popularity in Hollywood and the world will be greatly improved.

Alexander next to him was so anxious that he was about to go crazy. He really hoped that Sophie Marceau would stop saying something that made Lin Daoqiu unhappy.

Unless she only plans to stay in Europe to make films in the future, if she wants to develop in Hollywood, a film tycoon like Lin Daoqiu will never be able to offend her.

"Why? Just because "007" is a commercial movie?"

Lin Daoqiu really wants to know what Sophie Marceau thinks, because this will affect his future cooperation with her.

Even if Sophie Marceau did not take over the "007" movie in the end, Lin Daoqiu would not have any bad thoughts about her, but before that he had to understand Sophie Marceau's thoughts.

"I don't like to play that kind of superficial role. With all due respect, the Bond girl in the "007" movie is basically a vase role. Mr. Lin's children need to find some beautiful girls to play, not necessarily me."

"But isn't Miss Sophie a pretty girl? As far as I know, you have the title of Rose de France and are regarded as the lover of the public. Isn't it a matter of course that I invite you to star in "007"?"

Sophie Marceau didn't like Lin Daoqiu's words very much. Although what he said was right, these were not what Sophie Marceau wanted to hear.

She prefers to hear others praise her achievements in other aspects, such as acting skills, artistic accomplishment, taste, etc., rather than just praise her for her appearance.

"Mr. Lin, what you said is indeed correct, but there should be many people who meet your conditions. I believe they will be happy to accept your invitation, but I can't."

Sophie Marceau very solemnly rejected Lin Daoqiu's invitation to her, even though she knew very well that what she said might have a certain impact on her future acting career.

But Sophie Marceau still said so, she did not regret her words.

"Miss Sophie, in fact, I have always admired you, because I think you have countless possibilities, but you have confined yourself to one possibility, which is a pity and a tragedy."

"It doesn't matter if you don't want to play a Bond girl. In fact, I didn't plan to ask you to play a Bond girl in the first place. You are right. If I want to find a Bond girl, there are many female stars in Hollywood who can do it."

Alexander is afraid to raise his head now, because what Sophie Marceau said just now can be said to have directly offended Lin Daoqiu.

He couldn't believe that Sophie Marceau dared to speak such wild words to a Hollywood movie tycoon like this. He really regretted why he agreed to let Sophie Marceau and Lin Daoqiu meet.

"Oh, I didn't expect Mr. Lin to appreciate me so much. It really surprised me, but no matter what you say, I will not accept your invitation to play a Bond girl. I'm really sorry."

Regarding Sophie Marceau's firm attitude, Lin Daoqiu was not angry because of it, and even because of the other party's persistence, Lin Daoqiu felt that maybe he could use his previous idea.

"If you think Bond girls are just vases, then if I ask you to play other roles such as important supporting roles, will you seriously consider it?"

"Like?"

"The villain in "007"."

Just when Sophie Marceau was about to speak, she suddenly noticed Alexander from the corner of her eyes, who was looking at her with pleading eyes, as if telling Sophie Marceau not to continue to provoke Lin Daoqiu up.

(End of this chapter)