Hollywood starts with an agent

Chapter 120 In front of Nicole
Spielberg was in charge of Schindler's List himself, and Indecent Proposal was a CAA packaged project, so Aaron didn't have to worry too much.
Now, Aaron should be concerned about the "Sleepless in Seattle" currently being filmed and the Italian remake "Scent of a Woman".

For "Scent of a Woman", the most important person is of course the male lead Al Pacino, and he recommended director Martin Brest to direct it;

At the same time, Aaron also invited Italian director Giuseppe Tornatore to serve as the producer of "Scent of a Woman"!
At the end of September, My Own Private Idaho, which won awards at the Cannes Film Festival, began to be screened;
Shuguang released the film using the distribution model of low-cost art films, with basically no publicity and very few theaters opening.

The premiere of "My Own Private Idaho" at the Wiltern Theatre in Hollywood, with director Gus Van Sant and actors River Phoenix, Keanu Reeves and other main creators;
Nicole Kidman, Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Patrick Swayze and other stars also attended the premiere.

Whether it’s My Own Private Idaho or Raise the Red Lantern , which was just purchased from the Venice Film Festival, they’ll be released in this way;
Whether the release scale can be expanded and the release time can be extended depends mainly on whether the word of mouth of the movie can attract audiences.
Aaron was originally attending the premiere with Nicole Kidman, but was invited by Winona Ryder to meet Francis Ford Coppola at a nearby hotel.

"Oh, I did hear Winona mention the Bram Stoker's Dracula adaptation project before!"

Aaron had had some interactions with director Coppola before. After all, Aaron owed him a favor during the filming of "Phone Booth".

This time, Francis Ford Coppola was filming "Dracula" and found the light, hoping to invest part of it. Aaron would not refuse.

"I have already negotiated with Columbia and they are willing to contribute $3000 million to support the filming, but the budget of the film is $4000 million;"

"So, I hope Shuguang can invest, and I also sincerely hope that Aaron, you can serve as the film's producer and help me complete this film!"

Francis Coppola laughed.

Aaron nodded and said, "No problem. Suguang can pay the remaining $1000 million. I am also willing to assist Mr. Coppola in completing this film."

Not to mention that this "Dracula" is a commercial success, just to mention the role of director Coppola's recommendation, Aaron also had to make a move;
Columbia is the distribution investor, Francis Coppola's Zoetrope Pictures is responsible for production, and Dawn Pictures participated in the investment!

Seeing that Aaron Anderson agreed, Francis Ford Coppola and Winona Ryder were relieved;

After all, Dawn Pictures now has its own distribution channels and is worried that Aaron is unwilling to be a mere film investor.

Now, the main cast of "Dracula" is almost confirmed. The male and female protagonists are Gary Oldman and Winona Ryder, and the supporting roles are Anthony Hopkins and Keanu Reeves!

"Anthony Hopkins as Van Helsing, and Keanu Reeves as the heroine's fiancé;"

"Pretty good," Aaron smiled. Keanu Reeves was recommended by Winona Ryder, who was quite famous in this movie.

"Aaron, the role of the heroine's fiancé is a relatively important supporting role. I feel that Keanu Reeves isn't young or sexy enough, and doesn't seem to be very attractive to girls."

Francis Ford Coppola seems to be a little unhappy with Keanu Reeves.

"Ah?" Aaron was stunned at first, then looked at Winona Ryder beside him.

"Is Keanu Reeves not young and sexy enough?"

He's only 27, right? Much more handsome than River Phoenix! "Director Coppola, Keanu performed well in this year's action film 'Point Break.' Although he was a supporting actor, he was very attractive;"

"Moreover, 'Point Break' also achieved a total box office of $4300 million in North America and $8300 million worldwide!"

"Keanu has a positive impact on the commercial success of the film."

It's obvious that Francis Ford Coppola wanted to invite Johnny Depp to play this role;

But Johnny Depp refused, so Winona Ryder recommended Keanu Reeves, and Columbia certainly supported it.

After all, Gary Oldman and Anthony Hopkins don't have much commercial influence, so adding in the love stories between handsome men and beautiful women will attract more audiences!
Besides, it's good enough that Keanu Reeves took on this role. After all, he is a popular young actor.

Francis Coppola nodded, "The crew will be rehearsing at the Sony lot in Culver City;"

“Aaron, if you have time, you can go and have a look!”

Aaron smiled and said, "Of course."

After the talk, Aaron Anderson and Winona Ryder returned to the premiere party of "My Own Private Idaho" together!
"Aaron, I didn't expect you to agree to invest so quickly?"

Winona Ryder was a little surprised.

Aaron shook his head. "I already owe Director Coppola a favor. Even if he didn't approach me, someone else would have invested!"

"Yeah, that's right." Winona Ryder agreed.

"'Dracula' will be filmed in London, Paris and other places, and Director Coppola will also build several sets that meet the requirements;"

"I've also heard that a lot of money was invested in the movie's props."

Listening to Winona Ryder's story, Aaron certainly understood that there were no superstars in "Dracula: Dracula's Dracula";
It can be considered a horror film, but it has a production budget of 4000 million US dollars, so the investment in scene construction, costumes and props must be considerable!
"Winona, I just saw your makeup photos. You are so beautiful. Your classical costume is so stunning.

"No wonder Director Coppola chose you to play this role!"

Aaron said this, and couldn't help but look at Winona Ryder a few more times.

Winona Ryder smiled, "Aaron, why don't you wait a moment? When you get back, you can praise me for being beautiful in front of Nicole..."

Two days later, Dawn Pictures signed an investment agreement with Columbia and Zoetrope Pictures to co-produce the film;
"Dracula: Bram Stoker's Dracula" is a collaboration between Sony Columbia, Zoetrope and Sugon, the main investors and distributors!
Francis Ford Coppola, as producer and director, received a $500 million advance, plus 18.5% of the film's profits;
Dawn invested 1000 million US dollars and also enjoyed a certain percentage of the investment income. As a producer, Aaron himself received an advance payment of 100 million US dollars, plus subsequent post-screening bonus dividends!
(End of this chapter)