Vol 2 Chapter 120: Contest

"I'm sorry, Ed. Something went wrong in the middle, so I'm here now." Tom Cruise, who finally came to the studio, greeted Adrian with a smile, but the smile didn't seem to be sincere. Look like.
"It's okay. Anyone has something unexpected to deal with, doesn't it?" Adrian shrugged, and didn't seem to be attentive. "Just don't delay shooting."
But he patted it on Cruz's arm immediately, and his expression became somewhat meaningful: "However, I still hope that there will be no next time as much as possible, understand?"
Cruise's face froze, but nodded, still smiling: "Okay, I see."
There has been a long conflict between the big director and the big star on the set because of the right to speak, and Kubrick and Marlon Brando had been unhappy. Since Cruise has always had no good impression on Adrian, plus this time he came in the name of Kubrick, and suffered a loss when preparing for "Mr. Sweetheart", even if convinced by Adrian It is also inevitable that there is no idea of ​​showing their power by playing big names.
But he can only do that. Cruise occasionally seems stupid, but that doesn't mean he is always stupid. After being persuaded and reminded by Kingsley the last time, he was more or less aware of Adrian's strength, so no matter how unhappy he was, he had to converge honestly after being warned.
Many people think that big stars have more power in the set. In fact, otherwise, there is this illusion because the popularity of big stars is much higher than that of big directors. In fact, the key to determining the right to speak on the set is to see who has taken up the role of producer and the director has also taken up the role of producer. Then the star must be honest and obedient if he wants to continue shooting; Then the director must consider the requirements of the star. No exception, except for Adrian.
As for the reason, it's very simple. No major director can succeed as much as Adrian in the film production while also being the chairman of a new media company. Although Lucas' industrial light and magic has occupied most of the special effects production market, although Spielberg is one of the three giants of DreamWorks, he still cannot compare with Adrian.
Not to mention that in the past few years, blockbuster movies and TV shows have more or less a relationship with Adrian; nor do he say that his vision is so accurate that the actors and directors whom he has ordered have shined. With TBS and two broadcasters, it is enough to be on a par with Murdoch, Redstone and others. With such strength, even the most popular star would not dare to look at him. Catherine Hepburn is also largely affected by the cheapness of the media in the 1950s and 1960s. If it was placed in the current environment, she would definitely not dare to refuse to attend the Oscars four times.
"By the way, what about your wife?" Adrian asked again.
"She has other things to deal with, and she really can't make time today, but I believe there won't be the next time." Cruise said immediately, staring at Adrian without blinking.
"Well, then we filmed the scene where Dr. William settled his boss's affairs at the reception, and we just happened to try that again before you came. If it goes well, we will then shoot the section of the billiard room at the reception. The group play will wait until tomorrow, and get acquainted with the script quickly. "Adrian replied casually, as if he had just asked that casually.
"No problem." Cruise nodded, and greeted the assistant to take the script and walked to his place. After a few steps, he turned back to see Adrian, only to see he was busy with the others Continued to take a step.
"Be aware, Sidney has to walk from here to here, step up to reflect your mood at the moment, in addition to that, you are still free to play, as long as you do not exceed the mood when the fifth test shot. As for You, Tommy, have a pause when you get here. Have a less obvious surprise, and do n’t stay too long. How much time you need to master yourself ... "In a small lounge set up on the set, Adrian The two actors explained in this way, and when he was talking, he put his hands into a frame, which was equivalent to explaining the shooting scope to the photographer.
"Okay, that's it, we'll start shooting right away," Adrian said, sitting back in his chair.
The story of Eyes Wide Open is actually very simple. A couple who has been married for a few years starts to get tired of marriage because some misunderstandings occurred at the reception. For example, when the hero Dr. William solves the problem for the boss, his wife Alice However, he misunderstood that he was having a relationship with another woman, and was almost hooked to bed by an old man.
Then, with the excitement of smoking marijuana, Alice confided her former sexual fantasies to her husband. The troubled doctor William had many bad associations, and just happened to meet a classmate who played the piano at the bar. Instigating a special party like a religious ritual held by a high-ranking person, causing even greater disturbance.
Someone remembers that Kubrick wanted to discuss the relationship of marriage here, but no one knows the truth. The old man never told others what his movie wanted to express. Maybe for him, he just wanted to make one. Atypical cyan movie. At least according to Adrian's understanding, some people in high society did host such parties, but they were not only few but rather secretive, and not as large as in the movies.
If you think about it, Schnitzler's "Fantasy Story" was written at the beginning of the 20th century. Needless to say what era it was, it was too normal for such things to occur in high society in Europe. But in today's developed media, it's definitely a death hunt to hold such a party on such a large scale, so Kubrick's move of the stage to modern New York is actually very awkward. Of course, no one knew what was going on in that half-bald head, and Adrian had taken over for other purposes.
"You don't have to perform too deliberately, just live in your own home, forget the lens and us, understand?" After spending three days shooting the scene of treating the prostitutes in the lounge after drug shooting, along with Nicole Kidman's arrival begins to take a partial shot of the doctor's couple in the family.
After both Cruise and Nicole nodded to show the watch, Adrian waved and greeted others to start, as before, completely treated Nicole as a stranger. Fortunately, there are not many lines in these lenses, and there is no need for too much acting. Finally, it did not appear that it took three days to complete the treatment.
Adrian is not Kubrick. He has his own standards for judging performances. With long-term habits, he does not have a nearly distorted pursuit of perfection like Kubrick. Obviously the actors have performed well. , But still repeatedly shooting. Even so, an uncomplicated rescue drama was still filmed for almost three days, and you can imagine how poor Cruise's acting skills were.
Even if there are some external reasons, such as the poor condition of the filming of Cruise at the beginning, or there will always be such small problems, Cruise's acting is indeed an important reason for the slow progress. Because of this, he had to dissolve the extras who had been hired to attend the reception to concentrate on filming the rescue scene, so after Nicole came, he couldn't make the evening scene.
Fortunately, it went smoothly. It took a day and a half to finish shooting the simpler life shots, and there were also several scenes showing the work of the leading male doctor.
"Very good, then, let's clear the scene." After watching the video and seeing that the rest time has arrived, Adrian then said to the assistant director that the staff quickly acted and adjusted the lighting and color needed. After that, with the exception of a few key characters, all of them withdrew from the set in turn.
"You look a little nervous." Adrian walked to Nicole, who had changed into the costume she needed.
A black, thin-shouldered evening gown with most of the smooth back exposed outside, coupled with high heels, the front is not very convex but the back is good. Her hair was tied behind her head, her fair neck was exposed, and her long legs were looming under the split ends. She had to say that she was the most charming time now.
"Fortunately, I have no problem at all." Nicole replied briefly, staring at him tightly, but Adrian quickly looked away, nostalgic.
"Are you okay, Tommy?" He asked. "Maybe we can do this and let Nicole put on green underwear and synthesize it during post-production."
"I don't want to use it at all." Cruise hadn't spoken yet, and Nicole had already answered first. The displeased look flashed away from Cruise's face, but he finally agreed with his wife's words.
"Yes, no need," he said, in a pretentiously relaxed tone.
He laughed secretly in his heart, and Adrian remained calm and indifferent: "Let's get started."
There are two shots to take. The first is Nicole Kidman in front of the camera-but the back. That's why it's necessary to clear the field, but in Adrian's view, this is basically the act of covering up ears and stealing bells. After the movie is released, it is unknown how many people will see it.
Although facing away from the camera, although this is a movie, Nicole still looks very tempting, especially when her spine is barely exposed, her clothes fall to the ground and take a step, her long and shapely right leg is slightly The movement of lifting up made Adrian hear several rapid breathing sounds. After all, there are not many opportunities to see this stunner in such a bright and straightforward way.
"Very good." Adrian immediately stopped and waited for the next female assistant to step up and put the towel on Nicole. Adrian gave Cruz a glance. He stood not far away and stared at Nicole in the film studio. On the surface, he looked indifferent, but the unhappiness in his eyes could still be seen.
"Let them come in and prepare for the second shot." Adrian immediately replied after both Cruise and Nicole returned to the dressing room. Although he wanted to see her take off like this again, he also knew the importance ,not to mention……
The same type of shots followed, so the staff spent dozens of minutes changing the bathroom to the bedroom and then backed out, followed by Cruz and Nicole, who were also wearing white towels.
"I don't need to say anything more, just relax, just like at home," Adrian said, and then waved to get ready to start.
The second shot is naturally the part where the shot was taken as a poster. When the naked couple kissed and kissed in front of the dressing table, the wife looked at the person in the mirror with a heart.
With the sound of "n", the two men who had taken off the towel immediately stood in position. In order to relax the atmosphere of the set, Adrian also brought the songs used for the soundtrack to play on the scene. Nicole, who was holding the earrings in front of the mirror, twisted her body slightly with the music, and Cruise came over from behind and hugged her and began to kiss.
Although the body is naked, important parts are still covered. For example, underneath Cruise, he wears special flesh-colored briefs, and below is also Nicole, and a similar chest sticker is also attached to it. Not coming out. After all, they can't really expose their bodies completely, even if this is a bit deceptive.
The funny thing is that because of Cruise's height problem, the props team had to pad something long at least a few feet high on the ground, otherwise he would be a little shorter than Nicole in the shot.
"Very good!" Adrian clapped his hands. This was a difficult time to pass. The few people on the set were relieved. In this way, today's progress is complete.
"Well, after several days of running-in, we should be more aware of each other's situation and hope that we can cooperate more smoothly and happily in the future." Adrian said after sending the Cruises out of the studio.
"I think so." Cruise smiled, still perfunctory, and Nicole seemed to want to say something, but when she hesitated, Adrian had already walked into the studio, as always when she was Passers-by.
Looking at his back, Nicole bit his lips subconsciously, and Cruise called her a few times before reacting: "What?"
"What happened to you? Any questions?" Cruise looked at her unhappyly.
"No, nothing, I just ..." Nicole took a deep breath and looked at the studio again. "I just don't like him."
"I don't like him, either," Cruise said, seemingly glad she said, "but now he has to continue working with him. After all, he still has some use, so just ignore him-let's go."
Nicole gave Cruz a disappointed glance, apparently enough of his arrogant words, so he followed him without a word.
Adrian didn't know this, and even if he knew it, he wouldn't take it to heart because he knew something. He had already prepared for the lens to shoot again and again, but he did n’t expect it to pass once. He was absolutely not waterproof. At least, according to his standards, the lens was in place. During the couple, his wife turned her head and looked at the person in the mirror with anxiety and resistance.
This requires very good acting skills to show the feeling of hiding careless things. It is still difficult for Nicole now, but she still did it, because although she looked in the mirror, what she really looked at was Adrian in the mirror!
Why didn't Adrian, who seemed to care but actually follow her, fail to notice? It's really interesting, it can explain a lot of things.
"Mr. Adrian!" As he walked to the parking lot, a distant voice interrupted his thinking. Soon, a white man who was slightly fat and looked like he was about forty years old wearing a baseball cap appeared. Before it.
"Hello, Mr. Adrian, I am a reporter for the Los Angeles Times. My name is Jeff Harris. May I ask you a few questions?" Seeing that he stopped, the other party immediately introduced himself.
"Sorry, I don't give any interviews at this time." Adrian shook his head with a smile and stepped to his car.
"Director Stanley Kubrick couldn't finish the new work after the stroke, so you took over, didn't you?" The other party seemed to have not heard, and continued to ask.
Adrian paused, but quickly turned to look at him with a smile: "Sorry, where did you hear the news?"
"That is to say, is this the case? Are you working on this movie right?" Although the pause was short, the other party was a battle-hardened reporter after all. Coupled with the fact that they were prepared, naturally they wouldn't be unaware of it, and they immediately asked it out like Lianzhu Cannon.
"Sorry, no comment." Adrian shrugged, and then got into the car. "Sorry, I'm going home, please don't delay me?"
He started the car out of the parking lot in spite of the call of the other party, and then sighed out after driving a long way: "Someone knew it so fast, it was really surprising."
Although Kubrick emphasized that it was impossible to let people know that Adrian had taken over his new movie before production ~ EbookFREE.me ~ But after all, the paper could not cover the fire. There were so many people in a crew and many people talked about it. The news spread, you can keep the filming content secret, but it's not easy to keep the film director. What's more, the Cruises' invitation to play Kubrick's new work is already well-known in the circle. Based on the news, you can draw a conclusion after thinking about it.
The stroke old man also knows that this is impossible, so even if he insists on this but it is not written in the contract, he probably hopes that the matter will be known to the media as soon as possible, otherwise, even if he is not satisfied with the distribution of the movie, Reputation still needs to be affected.
Warner also knows that the news is delayed at most, and it is impossible not to let people know, otherwise how could it agree? However, from the current situation, it is difficult to say whether the information was leaked or Warner intentionally spread it.
Adrian thought for a moment, then shook his head with a smile and shook his head. It was a matter of time, sooner or later. The influence was not great. As for how the media would react, I would know in a few days.
That's right, two days later, the Los Angeles Times published such a headline on the front page: Director Marvel vs. Legendary Director!