Hollywood starts with an agent

Chapter 123: Unrest in Hollywood

On Halloween, Disney's gangster blockbuster "Billy Bathgate" was released. Although it was starred by Oscar winner Dustin Hoffman and Bruce Willis joined the cast;

But "Billy Bathgate" only grossed $400 million in the first three days of its weekend and received poor reviews!

This $4800 million gangster blockbuster was a complete flop, another crushing failure following "The Rocketeer."

In the morning, the waves of the Atlantic Ocean hit the beach.

In a villa in East Hampton, Long Island, New York, Aaron sat on the sofa and put down the phone.

"Dracula" is about to start filming in London!

"Sophie, do you want to go to London?"

Aaron asked, looking at Sophie Marceau who was sitting nearby flipping through a magazine.

"Why, are you going to the crew of Director Coppola?"

Sophie Marceau knew that Aaron was busy with several projects now, and "Dracula: Bram Stoker's Dracula" was directed by Francis Coppola!
"Yes!"

Sophie Marceau shook her head. "I've only been in the United States for a few days, and now I'm going to the UK. Forget it."

Aaron smiled, "Okay, let's go, let's go to some parties over in Manhattan, you have to meet other film people too!"

Recently, things have not been peaceful inside Hollywood film companies. Paramount Pictures' parent company, Gulf & Western Industries, has changed its name to Paramount Communications Group;

Group chairman Martin Davis fired Paramount Pictures chairman Frank Mancuso, and CAA will handle his salary dispute!

In addition, Jon Peters, co-chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment, was forced to leave Sony due to constant scandals, while another CEO, Peter Guber, remained at Sony;

Although Sony America's chairman Mickey Schulhof tried his best to protect him, it was obvious that Peter Guber was gaining less and less trust.

Barry Diller, chairman of 20th Century Fox, also announced that he would leave News Corporation early next year.

The man who helped Rupert Murdoch establish the wireless broadcasting network FOX TV seems no longer willing to continue being an employee!
In the evening, Aaron and Sophie Marceau attended a large high-end party at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York, which is owned by Hilton.
There are entrepreneurs, bankers, Hollywood stars and fashion people.

"Hi Aaron, good evening!"

"Oh, Alan, long time no see, this is French actress Sophie Marceau."

Aaron Anderson met Alan Horn, the president of Castle Rock Pictures, which had an exclusive distribution deal with Sony Columbia;
Alan Horn, director Rob Reiner and others are the founders of Castle Rock.

"You are so beautiful, Miss Sophie Marceau!"

Alan Horn smiled and said, “Aaron, you are so enviable!”

Do you envy Aaron's female companion?

Of course not, Castle Rock Pictures and Dawn Pictures were founded at the same time, with Dawn only one year earlier;
Although it released successful movies like "When Sally Met Harry...", it is far inferior to the performance of Dawn!
The release of "Boyz N the Hood", "The Silence of the Lambs" and "Ghost" directly pushed Shuguang to the top position of independent film companies;

Among the current independent film companies, Orion's finances are in jeopardy, Miramax is also facing difficulties, and Samuel Goldwyn has failed in its competition with Dawn for Landmark Cinemas. Only the wealthy Carlock and the well-performing New Line can compete with Dawn.

"Envy me?"

Aaron shook his head. "Isn't Castle Rock going to collaborate with Tom Cruise on a movie soon?" "The director is Rob Reiner again!"

Aaron was talking about the political crime film "A Few Good Men" directed by Rob Reiner and starring Tom Cruise, which exposes the dark deeds of the US Marine Corps.

“A Few Good Men” also had its sets built on a set in Culver City, so of course Aaron knew about it.

"Well, yes, 'A Few Good Men' is based on a stage play, directed by Rob Reiner, and the leading actors are Tom Cruise and Jodie Foster!"

"Jodie Foster?"

Aaron was stunned for a moment, but soon let it go.

In the original time and space, "Ghost" should have been released last year, with Demi Moore as the leading actress;

Demi Moore is also the heroine of "A Few Good Men"!

Currently, Demi Moore is filming "Indecent Proposal", and as for Jodie Foster, her performance in "The Silence of the Lambs" released this year was basically impeccable.

Because Aaron's current status is not low, he has met a lot of people by bringing Sophie Marceau with him!

"Aaron, it seems like a producer wants to work with me just now?"

Sophie Marceau asked her lover uncertainly.

Aaron nodded. "Hollywood produces four to five hundred films every year. There are plenty of opportunities. You are one of the best European actresses."

"It's not like Hollywood movies don't need European actresses. It's normal for you to be chosen!"

However, Aaron also discovered that Sophie Marceau should be regarded as a European sexy vase.

Sophie Marceau thought for a moment and said, "This time, I came to Hollywood and the agency I worked with was ICM.

"You were previously an agent at CAA. ICM shouldn't be as good as CAA, right?"

Aaron kissed the girl on the cheek and said, "It's okay. CAA is indeed the dominant agency at the moment, but ICM is not bad either. They do better in international business."

"Besides, with me here, you'll definitely be able to gain a foothold in Hollywood!"

"Yes, I believe that," Sophie Marceau said, looking at Aaron Anderson, "After all, your Australian actress Nicole Kidman is now soaring to fame."

However, there is still a difference. Australia is an English-speaking country, and Sophie Marceau is French, so it is much more difficult!
"Okay, first you need to familiarize yourself with the Hollywood film industry, improve your English proficiency, and try participating in some small projects;"

"I will also help you find a suitable script as soon as possible."

Although Sophie Marceau is French, she is not a newcomer after all, and she has a lot of fame in France and Europe;
She is much more famous than Nicole Kidman when she first came to Hollywood, and she is far more famous than Salma Hayek and Monica Bellucci!

With Aaron Anderson's current connections, it shouldn't be a problem for him to recommend a few roles to Sophie Marceau, mainly because she really has the confidence.

Looking at Sophie Marceau, Aaron naturally thought of Monica Bellucci. After all, they are two European beauties, one is the French Kiss and the other is the Italian Muse!

Aaron will soon be going to the set of "Dracula" in London, but it seems that Monica Bellucci will not join the crew so soon. It seems a pity that we won't be able to meet her this time.

(End of this chapter)