Hollywood starts with an agent

Chapter 159 Breakthrough Role

Aaron did plan to invite Tom Cruise to star in "Interview with the Vampire", but he never expected that Castle Rock Pictures would plan to invite him to join "The Shawshank Redemption"?
Moreover, Brad Pitt has just filmed the biographical film "A River Runs Through It" directed by Robert Redford. When the time comes, Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt will collaborate. Isn't that exciting enough?
"If you really plan to develop Interview with the Vampire, I think Tom would definitely be interested in working with you!"

Faced with Aaron Anderson's invitation, Paula Wagner certainly would not refuse easily.

Not to mention Aaron Anderson’s vision, but now Tom Cruise also hopes to receive some breakthrough roles;

The vampires in Interview with the Vampire were very challenging.

"But, Aaron, how much budget are you going to put into the movie?"

Aaron knew that if he wanted to convince Tom Cruise to star in the film, the investment in the film could not be low, after all, it was a feature film.

"The budget for 'The Mask of Zorro', which is about to start filming, is $6000 million. If 'Interview with the Vampire' had Tom Cruise in it, it would have been around the same amount!"

Hearing Aaron's idea, Paula Wagner nodded and said, "Don't worry, I will let Tom read the novel carefully first. I believe he also wants to work with you..."

Following "Ghost", Shuguang released another romance film that was a big hit both at the box office and in the critical acclaim;

Nicole Kidman's title as the Queen of Love has been further advanced, as new female director Nora Ephron has achieved such success in her first film after being promoted from screenwriter to director.

"I never thought that I would get a role in The Philadelphia Story after having been acting in comedy films?"

Tom Hanks said this and clinked his glasses with Aaron.

Aaron smiled and said, "Director Jonathan and I both think that you are very versatile and can act not only in comedies but also dramas."

"Actually, I have another novel that I'm planning to adapt, and I'd like you to be the male lead!"

Tom Hanks was stunned. "Isn't it Interview with the Vampire?"

Aaron shook his head. "No, it's a less popular novel called 'Forrest Gump,' which tells the story of a young Southern boy who has a low IQ but a kind heart."

"A series of major American events happened during his growth!"

Aaron looked at Tom Hanks and suggested, "Maybe you could read this novel first."

"Okay, I'll go read it. Aaron Anderson's vision is never wrong."

At night, Santa Monica, a villa in Pacific Palisades.

On the bed in the bedroom, Nicole Kidman lay on Aaron, unable to hide her excitement, "I'm almost the queen of romance movies now!"

Feeling the girl's smooth and white body, Aaron smiled and said, "Well, how about it? Isn't it different now that everyone is chasing after you?"

"Yeah, I went from an ugly duckling in Australia to a swan in Hollywood!"

Nicole Kidman said, kissing the man fiercely, "It's all thanks to you, otherwise, I would probably still be enduring those unspoken rules for an audition;"

“Who would have thought that two years ago, I was just an Australian newcomer entering Hollywood?”

After two consecutive hit products, "Ghost" and "Sleepless in Seattle", Nicole Kidman has become a leader among new female stars!

"Well, don't be complacent. New actors are rising quickly these days, like Julia Roberts and Demi Moore." Nicole Kidman smiled, "As long as you have projects for me, I won't worry about anything going wrong!"

Isn’t Demi Moore’s “Indecent Proposal” also a production of Dawn Films?
"By the way, New Zealand female director Jane Campion's new film, The Piano, has started shooting there."

"I know this!"

Previously, Aaron had the newly established Crescent Films indeed invest in Jane Campion’s The Piano Lesson;
Moreover, the upcoming foreign films such as "The Burning Man" and "The Crying Game" are also produced under the Crescent Films label!

With the arrival of August, the blockbuster film "The Mask of Zorro" jointly produced by Sugon and Samsung is about to start filming;

In addition to filming in California, many exterior scenes were also shot in Spain.

Dawn Pictures suddenly welcomed a heavyweight guest, the wealthy David Geffen!
Two years ago, David Geffen sold his Geffen Records to MCA for $5.5 million in exchange for some MCA shares, and made a lot of money when Panasonic acquired MCA.

"Oh, Interview with the Vampire? Mr. Geffen is interested in this novel too!"

David Geffen, like Jeffrey Katzenberg, is a bald Jewish man with a big, shiny head.

"I heard about it from Tom, so I read the novel and thought it was pretty good. Geffen Films wants to get involved and invest some money!"

David Geffen and Tom Cruise are quite familiar with each other. In the early days, he invested in several of Tom Cruise's works.

After Tom Cruise received the novel of "Interview with the Vampire" from Paula Wagner, he mentioned it to David Geffen.

Aaron smiled and said, "Of course, since Geffen Films is interested, then Dawn Films and Geffen Films will jointly finance the production;"

"The budget is $6000 million. Geffen Films is the investor and co-producer, and Dawn will distribute it, charging a 15% distribution commission!"

David Geffen nodded and said, "Geffen Films can invest $3000 million."

Aaron shook hands with the other person. David Geffen's name was well-known in Hollywood.
There is no problem with Dawn Pictures joining forces with Geffen Films to develop "Interview with the Vampire"!
Besides, Aaron is not a person who likes to eat alone. He always has to give some benefits to others.

"By the way, besides Tom Cruise, do you have any ideas for another protagonist?"

David Geffen likes men and has always paid attention to some male stars in Hollywood.

Aaron smiled, "How about the thief in Thelma and Louise?"

David Geffen's eyes lit up, "Oh, you're talking about Brad Pitt!"

Aaron nodded imperceptibly, and it was obvious that Brad Pitt also caught his eye.

“Yeah, he also starred in Robert Redford’s new film, A River Runs Through It, this year;”

"Besides, you know that Brad Pitt's appearance and figure are no less than Tom Cruise's;"

"His appearance in Thelma and Louise dazzled everyone!"

(End of this chapter)