Vol 2 Chapter 238: Veil of mystery

When the RV was crossing 42nd Street, Duke could see the huge billboard of the movie version of "Chicago" in the center of Broadway through the window of the car. Like a billboard, among the crowd who loves musicals, Warner Bros. did a lot of targeted publicity and investigation before choosing to place the premiere of the film in Times Square at the junction of 42nd Street and Broadway Avenue.
Withdrawing his gaze, Duke turned his head to look at Catherine Zeta Jones. She was wearing a black double-shoulder suspender evening dress. The chest was opened very low. Nearly half of her fullness was exposed, although New York The weather can be regarded as cold, but for actresses who are used to playing on the red carpet, the temperature is completely negligible.
"Duke, I have communicated with the reporter who asked the question."
As the car gradually approached Times Square, Penny Kellys, who was sitting in the co-pilot, turned around and said, "All are pre-set questions. Don't forget your answers."
"Don't worry, Penny." Duke pointed to his forehead, "It's all in it."
Reporters who can get the right to interview at the premiere can not ask questions casually. Most of the questions have to be reviewed by the organizer. It is often easier to deal with these pre-set questions.
"Honey, what do you think?"
6. Turning to look at Zeta Jones, Duke asked, "Are you nervous?"
"Walking through the Oscars red carpet, why am I still nervous?" Zeta Jones smiled sweetly, holding Duke's arm tightly with one hand, "Well, I'm a little nervous, after all. My first premiere in North America!"
"Soon you will get used to it."
As soon as Duke's voice fell, the RV parked in front of the red carpet. He pushed the door to get out of the car first, then turned around and took Zeta Jones out, ignoring the flashing lights on both sides. Fingers clasped Zeta Jones's, and walked straight to the theater.
In the middle, Zeta Jones went to the fan office holding her poster to sign. Duke waited for a while. The two did not stay on the red carpet for too long, and soon walked into the interview area. There were many crews. People are waiting here. Or accept an interview, or take a group photo in front of the media.
The finale of the premiere was Tom Cruise and his wife. The soup of this era has not been discredited by too many people. The image is healthy and upbeat, and the appeal is amazing. When he and Nicole Kidman joined hands on the red carpet , Completely pushed the catwalk premiere tonight to a climax.
Ren Ye has recently been hyping the so-called story of Duke and Zeta Jones's love because of the movie, but the big director cannot compare with the big star in this respect.
Stand in the interview area. Duke and Zeta Jones were also interviewed by Warner’s media. As Pani Kelly said, questions are almost always pre-defined, and interviews about movies are basically the same. What Ke said was also how hard the crew worked, how pleasant the cooperation was, and revealed some secrets in the shooting.
"Duke, are you dating Miss Jones?" The reporter finally asked the question.
Catherine Zeta Jones looked at Duke affectionately, and Duke turned to look at her. Said solemnly, "Kate is my muse!"
Some things need not be too direct. The interlocking of the can explain too many problems.
Then there are some routine activities, such as the crew taking photos under the sponsor’s billboard, the actors and the actors or the director and the actors.
Finding the opportunity, Charlize Theron stood beside Duke, and she asked while smiling at the reporter. "Why is she?"
"Who?" Duke didn't understand.
"Why did you choose that British woman to be your girlfriend?"
Charlize Theron smiled very brightly, but he said something cold with a hint of coldness, "I still can't figure it out!"
"Sally!" Duke's voice also turned cold. "This is my personal business."
After speaking, Duke turned around. Walking towards the entrance of the theater, Catherine Zeta Jones was waiting there, but behind him came the sound of high heels landing, and Charlize Theron chased him from behind.
"Duke..."
What she just wanted to say, Zeta Jones on the opposite side had already walked over, her hand was quickly put into Duke's arms, and she squinted at the opposite side, "Miss Theron, are you doing anything?"
These two women stare at me and I stare at you, seeming to fight at any time.
Duke glanced at them, and before the proud Zeta Jones continued, he pulled his arm out of her hand, too lazy to pay attention to the two women who were confused, and walked in alone. theater.
Charlize Theron seemed to understand something, and suddenly smiled, Catherine Zeta Jones looked at her ferociously, and did not hide the disgust in her eyes.
"Kate, can I call you that?" Charlize Theron walked past her and said softly, "I have known Duke for four years and know him better than you. Do you know how we happened the first time? Me and Cameron Diaz, the three of us! He is a person who likes to pursue new and exciting, and will not stay by your side for too long!"
"And we have always maintained the relationship of bed partners."
Finally throwing down the light words, Charlize Theron turned and walked into the theater.
In the VIP lounge of the theater, Duke simply socialized, and led by Tina Fei, he found his mother who was hiding in the corner.
"Mom..." Duke said hello and looked to the side, "Hi, Irene, it's been a long time since I saw you, I'm glad you can come."
"This is not only your premiere, but also Anna's premiere. I'm always here to join in."
Smiling at Duke, Irene Lauder pointed to Anna Prinz who had just walked in, "I'll go over and say hello to Anna."
Watching Irene Lauder go away, Mrs. Leah asked, "George came with his new girlfriend, have you seen him?"
"No." Knowing that his mother was talking about Lucas, Duke shook his head. "Maybe I missed it."
The two said few words. George Lucas walked over with a white woman who appeared to be between 30 and 40 years old. After Duke said hello, he briefly introduced both parties. .
This woman named Lana Mills, Duke, has never heard of it. According to Lucas’s introduction, she is not an industry insider, and Duke still remembers that Lucas once chose a heavy taste, not a white man.
"I'm here to see your mother and some other old friends." Lucas said to Duke. "It just happened to be in time for your premiere. You don't seem to know, Duke? I'm actually the "Chicago "Lovers of musicals."
"If the adaptation is unsatisfactory." Duke joked, "George, you also have to say something nice to me in front of the media."
"Of course there is no problem."
Everyone laughed, and George Lucas changed the subject, "I have another purpose in coming to New York. I am going to hold a grand party before Christmas to promote "Star Wars: The Threat of Ghosts". Second, introduce Lana to your friends and my family."
"I will participate." Mrs. Leah responded directly.
Duke looked back and asked Tina Fey about his general schedule, and said, "I have no problem."
Then he asked with interest, "George, so the Star Wars Prequel will be officially launched?"
"The actors are basically certain, if there are no accidents." Lucas followed the people passing by and nodded in greeting, and then said, "The shooting will start next year, Duke, are you interested in coming over to play a guest role?"
"I haven't played a cameo in my own movies." Duke shook his head, "Let's just look at the specific situation."
Not long after, Irene Lauder also walked back. She is a direct member of Estee Lauder. George Lucas also extended an invitation to her. After Irene Lauder thought for a while, she agreed. Come down.
After Robin Grande asked everyone to come to remind them, Duke and others walked towards the theater, Zeta Jones also found him, took Duke’s arm, and greeted everyone affectionately. Mrs. Leah just ordered Nodding, Duke told her the truth of the matter a long time ago. Although she has some opinions about these Hollywood methods, she will not rashly interfere with Duke's work and life.
Walking into the theater, the crew and the guests attending the premiere were all seated in the front row. The theater, which can accommodate nearly a thousand people, was full of seats. With the bright lights, Duke sat down and looked around. , Unlike his first few movie premieres, the audience was mostly young people, and there were middle-aged and elderly audiences behind, and many of them were gray-haired old people.
This is Warner’s targeted strategy. The audience in the early screenings of "Chicago" was basically dominated by these nostalgic groups.
After all, musicals are too far away from the glorious era.
Grew is in his fifties and watched "Chicago" on Broadway several times as early as the 70s. Although the weekend is Thanksgiving, he deliberately brought his wife and daughter in his twenties to come here. Take the first time to see what the movie version will look like.
Not far from them, Alan and Cunites just sat down. The two of them came to New York for their annual vacation, just in time for the premiere. Neither of them is a fan of musicals, singing and dancing. In the most prosperous era of the film, they were not born at all, and they could walk into the theater to participate in the premiere simply because it was a new film by their favorite director.
To their left, there is a group of chirping girls. From their discussion, you can also tell that this is not a song and dance hobby group, and age is destined to have no relationship with nostalgia. They enter the theater for just one reason-Tom ? Cruise!
A few people gathered together, happily discussing the gossip of the director and the heroine, obviously attracted by the hype.
Although the number of people who walked into the theater because Duke and Tom Cruise were not as good as the nostalgic group, they also accounted for a certain percentage. The cooperation between big stars and big directors also played its due role.
These people waited quietly or talked a lot, all waiting for the movie version of "Chicago" to lift its mysterious veil. (To be continued...)