The Wolf of Los Angeles.

Tom Cruise, who had just returned to Los Angeles from San Francisco, walked quickly into the Coast Building and took the special elevator to the 16th floor. Edward took him into a meeting room.

After waiting for a few minutes, Hawke came over.

Tom Cruise said directly: "I met many people and many things during this trip to San Francisco. I was deeply touched. Philip is a true hero and his deeds should not be forgotten."

Hawke said with a serious face: "Twitter has reached an agreement with Saint Steve to fund the construction of a statue of Philip at the Matthew Syndicate and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People."

Tom Cruise attended Philip's funeral in person and saw how big of a commotion this incident caused. In terms of its impact on American society alone, it far exceeded the Los Angeles fire.

The real victims of the fire in Los Angeles were the citizens of Los Angeles and some Californians. Although people in other states across the United States also saw it, they were not affected by the flames and smoke and were more just watching the fun.

This time, Philip's LGBTQ rights movement broke out in most states and medium and large cities across the United States, and the number of people participating and directly affected may be tens of millions.

Tom Cruise said: "I have an idea, can we work together again and adapt Philip's life story into a movie?"

What he wants to do is not only to adapt the movie, but also to deepen the relationship and interest binding between the two sides through cooperation with Hawke.

This bowl of delicious soup has been simmering in Hollywood for more than 20 years and is still standing strong because there are big guys standing behind it.

Scientology, which has always supported Tom Cruise, often cannot speak openly about it.

This also reminded Hawke of the Hollywood movie and Oscar award criteria that became popular 10 years later.

For example, the movie "Moonlight Boy".

Hawke said: "Philip's life story is indeed worthy of being adapted into a movie. I haven't had time to think about it this time, but you have already thought of it. You are worthy of being the number one star in Hollywood."

"You're too busy, you have too many things on your plate." Tom Cruise laughed cheerfully and said, "Unlike me, I deal with movies all day long, and I'm currently working on a movie adapted from a real event."

Hawke remembered and asked, "How is the progress of Los Angeles Fire?"

"Post-production is in the final stages and will be completed next month." Tom Cruise briefly said, "We have conducted several internal test screenings and received unanimous praise. This is why I want to adapt the Philip case. A movie adapted from facts will naturally have a certain audience."

Hawke thought about it and said, "I'll adapt it for now. When Eric finishes Los Angeles Fire, we'll sit down and discuss it."

Tom Cruise has worked with Eric twice in a row and highly recognizes his ability. He said: "With Eric adapting the script and directing it himself, the quality of the film is guaranteed."

Hawke thought more about how such a movie should be named?
San Francisco Girl or American Girl? Or just plain Philip?
After the matter was settled, Tom Cruise said goodbye and Hawke personally escorted him to the elevator.

There is another reason why Tom Cruise is so concerned about working with Hawke: he has already gained practical benefits.

"Mission Impossible 3" was filmed on location in Abu Dhabi, and received large amounts of funding from the Abu Dhabi consortium in various ways, from filming funds to advertising sponsorship.

Hawke returned to the office and Edward followed him in with his cell phone.

He said: "The $100 million charitable donation was found to be from an environmental protection foundation owned by Leonardo."

Hawke was not surprised at all and asked, "It was easy to find out?"

"Yes, the foundation found it out with a little investigation." Edward guessed, "The environmental protection fund probably didn't think of keeping it secret. Maybe Leonardo also wants people to know who donated it."

The video of the Philip incident was first exposed by Twitter, which has since been vigorously promoting related news. For someone like Leonardo who understands media opinion, it is not difficult to see Twitter's position.

Hawke thought for a moment and said, "Check the recent itinerary to see if there is any place where I will meet Leonardo. I want to find an opportunity to have a good chat with him."

Hillary is a female politician, so she will naturally stand on the side of female boxing. The two sides will clash sooner or later.

Hawke has dug a lot of holes, and it seems that Leonardo can also dig one.

The last time Leonardo came back from Africa on a special plane of the United Nations Environment Programme, he expressed his intention to get closer.

…………

In Brentwood, Rick Yorn's car drove into Leonardo's mansion.

He has been Leonardo's manager since the early 1990s, and it was he who insisted that Leonardo play the leading role in "Titanic".

After Leonardo became famous, it was Rick who encouraged Leonardo to leave CAA and become the first star actor in Hollywood to only hire a manager instead of an agent.

Leonardo sat under the pool umbrella and waved to Rick, waiting for him to come over and asked, "Is everything done?"

Rick said, "The money I used was donated by the environmental protection foundation in your name. If anyone checks, it can be easily found."

Leonardo nodded: "That's good. Hawke is a cautious person, he will definitely check it out."

Rick didn't quite understand: "Why don't we just go to Hawke?"

"Because I don't want the news that I'm too close to him to reach Silarie's ears." Leonardo frowned: "It's normal to meet him in public, but meeting him in private may cause trouble."

Rick is the person Leonardo trusts the most, and he knows the mess between Leonardo and Silarie, so he asked, "Leo, have you made up your mind?"

Leonardo said with a firm face: "Do you know how I felt when Silaree sat on my face? It stinks worse than the slums of Mumbai and more disgusting than the Indian toilets!"

When talking about the most tragic event in his heart, Leonardo's eyes were wide open and he was about to bang the table and yell.

Rick quickly comforted him, "We will find a way to solve it. You will definitely be able to get rid of that old woman, Xilali."

Leonardo shook his head: "That woman is not only rich and powerful, but also extremely evil and vicious. Last time I told you that the plane crash of the two BlackRock CEOs at the mouth of the Hudson River was caused by her, I guess."

In addition to grief, he also felt fear: "She dared to murder two billionaires, so what can a person like me do?"

Rick has been in Hollywood for more than ten years. He certainly knows that although Hollywood stars may look glamorous, they are nothing in front of the real big shots.

Leonardo and Tom Cruise can be said to be at the top of all Hollywood actors. Not to mention those political bigwigs, even Hollywood's second-tier boss Harvey Weinstein is someone they dare not offend easily.

Rick knew how unpleasant this felt: "When you came back from Africa, you took the same flight with Hawke and had a conversation with him. What was his attitude?"

"Hawke is very friendly to me and we have had a brief chat. He is deeply connected to the Ferguson family, which is a long-established Elephant Party family and stands in opposition to Hillary and the Zippertons." Leonardo has also considered many aspects: "Another key point is that Hawke does not like men and will not do anything excessive to me. It is hard to say about those other shameless politicians."

Rick agreed: "That's right, many politicians nowadays are just like those assholes in Hollywood, they are attracted to both men and women."

Leonardo had considered using other people to get rid of Hillary in the past, but he was worried about his personal safety on the one hand, and on the other hand he was afraid that he would be hit with a big stick again after just escaping the tragic fate of eating gutter oil.

It would be better to continue eating gutter oil.

Rick thought for a moment and said, "It seems that there are rumors that Hawke Osment has a special relationship with Megan Taylor, the director of Fox Channel 11. Last year, Megan Taylor moved to Brentwood, not far from where you are..."

Leonardo said, "Go and touch it."

Rick responded, "Okay."

Leonardo thought of the helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River and reminded: "Keep it secret."

From then on, he refused to take a helicopter.

…………

Burbank, Full Speed ​​PR.

Natalie Portman, who is in Los Angeles promoting her new film "Goya's Ghost," walked in quickly and was led into the office of director Rooney Chasen by an assistant.

The other party is her public relations manager, who is responsible for a series of matters including her media and public image promotion.

Rooney Chasen asked her assistant to bring coffee and specifically reminded her: "Don't add milk."

Natalie Portman was very friendly and smiled at her assistant: "Thank you."

She is a strict vegetarian. Not only does she eat vegetarian food herself, she also constantly promotes this idea to people around her: "Rooney, your company can actually turn its coffee into vegan coffee and stop providing milk. This is healthier and more environmentally friendly, and helps protect the local area."

Rooney’s first reaction was to refute, but the person on the other side seemed very rational but was actually crazy, so she decided not to refute.

She couldn't help but complain in her heart, you celebrities and rich people don't call me when you are wasting money, but you don't forget me when you are saving and protecting. You are such good people.

Natalie continued: "Eating meat will make people's faith less firm..."

"What I want to tell you today is also related to this matter." Rooney really couldn't stand the stench emanating from the other person. Being a vegetarian is everyone's freedom. You can insist on it if you want, but don't kidnap others.

She smiled and asked, "Nat, have you finished your training in Jerusalem?" Natalie nodded, "Yes, it's over. Jerusalem is my hometown and the promised land for all Jews. I have found peace of mind there."

All of this is to improve your personal image and is a well-designed plan. Rooney said: "Two years of further study is enough to show your attitude to the Jewish forces in Hollywood, but it is not enough. Capital is always looking for profits. You also need to be popular enough with the audience. The role of Padmé Amidala made you famous, but after leaving the Star Wars series, the market response to your works was not good."

Speaking of work, Natalie temporarily gave up the promotion of vegetarianism. She was clear-headed and admitted: "Yes, Padmé Amidala is popular because of Star Wars, not because of Natalie Portman."

Rooney analyzed, "The Jerusalem promotion plan you and your parents developed is a high-end one, but only if the audience likes it can you become a real superstar. I plan to help you develop a promotion plan that is closer to the audience and the market."

Natalie thought she was a smart person: "You say."

Rooney said one by one: "In the Hollywood circle, the first-line stars have their own social propositions besides their acting careers, which naturally forms a base for them, such as Leonardo's environmentalism and Will Smith's black equal rights movement. You can also make a fuss in this regard. I remember that you are a member of the New York Feminist Organization?"

"Yes." Natalie said proudly, "I have been working hard to fight for and protect women's rights."

Rooney took out a document and handed it to Natalie: "In order to promote and publicize your personal image, I have drawn up a new plan that combines women's rights with the vegetarianism you insist on."

Natalie flipped through the document with a gleam in her eyes, and thought it was highly feasible: "It seems pretty good."

Rooney further said: "The biggest fear with this kind of publicity for a persona is that it is inconsistent with the star's daily behavior, but Nat, you have always advocated for the protection of women's rights and adhered to strict vegetarianism, which is the best example for you."

After reading some of the female comments and ideas in the document, Natalie felt that they were particularly suitable for her, but she also had some doubts: "Are these comments a bit extreme? Will they cause disgust among other groups?"

Rooney said: "Times have changed. Look at the environmentalism promoted by Leonardo DiCaprio, the black equality promoted by Will Smith and Spike Lee, and the feminist leadership emphasized by Cate Blanchett. All of them are done to the extreme. It is impossible for a person to win the favor of all groups, but he must have a strong base of support."

Natalie believed in the PR manager's professional vision in this regard and said, "I'll go back and study it carefully. The plan you have drawn up is very much to my liking."

"Sure." Rooney was very curious. How did Hawke know Natalie Portman so well? He could even come up with an extreme combination of female boxing and vegetarianism, and it was very much to Natalie Portman's liking.

She smiled and said, "Let's keep in touch."

Natalie took the documents, left Full Speed ​​​​PR, and returned to the hotel to meet her mother.

Her mother had no particular opinion and said she would support whatever she did.

At Full Tilt PR, Rooney made an appointment with Scarlett Johansson to meet at Matata Café.

Scarlett Johansson of this era was still a rebellious girl. She had a huge nose ring hanging on one side of her nose, her blonde hair was dyed with a streak of red, and she seemed to have no bar under her white T-shirt, revealing the images of two metal rings.

As we all know, this is an actress with a bold personality, who can even have sex with someone under the camera in the elevator.

Scarlett rubbed her nose ring and asked Rooney, "Can you help me turn around the public opinion? The comments in the media have seriously affected the producers and directors' views on me. They all think I can't act in commercial films. Even if I kneel down and blow it, they still won't want me, saying I can only be an artistic girl."

Rooney spoke out a cruel reality: "Dear, because last year's Escape from the Island was a box office failure, and for you as the leading actress, this is an inevitable result."

Scarlett was impatient: "Now, my agent can only accept art films for me. I am tired of those slow art films. I want to act in commercial blockbusters and make a lot of money."

Her personality is completely different from Natalie Portman, and she entered this circle just to make money.

"You are in a bad situation now. It is difficult for a commercial film crew to hire you." Rooney's words sounded very planned: "I will make a two to three-year plan to turn your situation around in one fell swoop. Fortunately, you are still young and time is on your side."

Scarlett was direct: "Which producers, investors or directors do I need to accompany?"

Rooney waved her hand and said, "Don't worry, listen to me. We are not only trying to make a difference in the film industry, but also to establish a comprehensive and three-dimensional image for you."

Scarlett slowed down.

Rooney has a high reputation in this industry, and she used the same rhetoric she used against Natalie to quickly convince Scarlett.

She asked, "Are you bisexual?"

Scarlett thought for a moment and said, "It's mainly men. If a woman can attract me, I won't refuse her."

When she was a child star, she played roles in many productions produced by female producers, and there are some requests in Hollywood that cannot be refused.

Rooney asked again: "What about queer?" She shook her head: "You are queer."

Scarlett laughed: "Yes, I am a queer."

"Okay, let's get to the point. Do you know what's the hottest and most talked about thing right now?" Rooney didn't need her to answer and said directly, "The LGBTQ movement that started in San Francisco and has spread to the entire United States. The "Q" stands for queer, a queer person like you."

Scarlett has of course read a lot of related news: "You want me to support this movement, right? But most of those who support the LGBTQ movement are male stars, and it seems that no female star has spoken publicly."

Rooney said seriously, "You can be the first one. Being the first one will attract more attention! Look at the current situation. The LGBTQ minority movement is raging across the United States and it is irreversible. The sooner you stand out, the more traffic you will get. What's more, you are a queer person yourself."

In another four or five years, when Scarlett is more mature, she will only choose feminism instead of LGBTQ.

But now, she prefers her queer identity.

Scarlett thought about it and said, "I need to discuss this with the agency."

Rooney said, "Let's go together."

Hollywood has always been at the forefront of social movements. After Rooney's analysis, both her agent and Scarlett thought this was a promising idea.

Not only is the LGBTQ movement in San Francisco and across the United States in full swing, as if it has ignited the entire country, but Hawke has also specifically come up with something that can elevate the star's status.

Hawke, through his relationship with the United Nations in Africa, contacted the United Nations Human Rights Council and, when appropriate, could send the female star to give a speech at the United Nations Building.

Of course, it’s not the kind where Cardinal gets close to you and uses his ultimate skill.

This can effectively enhance the style of Hollywood stars.

Rooney has found another heavyweight female client, Emma Watson, who plays Hermione Granger. However, Emma Watson is currently filming the Harry Potter series in the UK and will not come to Los Angeles for the time being. The interview can only be held when she and her parents come to attend an event.

After some planning, the next morning, Scarlett Johansson posted on an officially confirmed Twitter account in support of the LGBTQ movement.

She paired the rainbow flag with a poster of Philip.

"I want to send my love and respect to those who are living in a world where they can't breathe freely. I hope you can do this at your own pace. And I hope we can finally live in a world where we love each other equally and no one is afraid to be vulnerable or to speak up about their feelings."

Scarlett also posted a receipt for her donation of $1 to the National Association for the Advocate of Colored People.

That morning, the National Association for the Advocate of Colored People responded on Twitter and posted the handwritten letter that came with Scarlett Johansson's donation.

"I am inspired by what you are doing. Thank you to all those who fight for fairness and justice!"

Scarlett then received a call from Steve Nutter himself, inviting her to the San Francisco City Hall Plaza to participate in the recording of a Twitter show.

Tom Cruise's film company sent an audition invitation to Scarlett's agent. The role was a female supporting role, a female killer with outstanding skills.

Scarlett found that in just two days, her acting career seemed to have taken a turn again.

Unlike last year's "Escape from the Island," which almost destroyed her commercial film career, this time it's a change for the better.

The audition invitation came from Tom Cruise's "Mission Impossible" crew!
Scarlett felt that her commercial film career had suddenly come back to life.

Without any hesitation, she immediately took a flight to San Francisco and appeared on the front line of the LGBTQ movement that evening.

On the other hand, Natalie Portman contacted Sister March, one of the most prominent feminist organizations in California and even the United States, and officially joined it.

She followed Rooney's plan step by step, vigorously promoting feminism and vegetarianism through newspaper interviews, but did not combine the two for the time being.

Because of this point of view, it requires a sufficiently formal and grand occasion to be attractive enough when it is thrown out.

Natalie Portman also met Fiona, the real power figure of Sister Parade.

The two shared many similar views on women's rights and quickly became allies.

At the same time, Leonardo's manager Rick secretly contacted Megan Taylor, hoping that Megan Taylor could act as a middleman to facilitate a private meeting between Hawke and Leonardo.

Hawke received Megan's notice and agreed immediately.

He had been planning to have a good chat with Leonardo, especially about matters related to Silarie.

In Hawke's memory, Leonardo, Cilaly, and P. Diddy all had unclear rumors. (End of this chapter)