Vol 2 Chapter 250: Patience is a virtue

"Where is your girlfriend?"
Just after coming back from socializing, Duke heard Irene Lauder's voice, "Why didn't she come together."
"Two glasses of champagne, thank you."
After fetching two glasses of wine from the waiter, Duke gave her a glass, raised the glass again, and after taking a sip, he said, "Didn't I tell you, it was just to promote the film."
Irene Lauder retracted her eyes from the wide banquet hall and couldn't help shook her head, "The complexity of Hollywood is beyond my imagination."
"The temptation of fame and fortune to people has been magnified a hundred times in this circle."
When the two walked to a corner with few people, Duke completely agreed with Irene's words just now, "The competition has also been magnified a hundred times. I want every effort to succeed and bring the desired results..."
"Is it necessary to use all available methods?" Irene Lauder took over his words. "Actually, every business circle is similar. Every success is very difficult. If you don't try your best, you will probably get rid of it. Over the shoulder."
Duke smiled, "It seems that you have a lot of experience in the past two years."
"I also want to succeed, and I also want to have my own business like you." Irene Lauder shrugged, "I ≧, I have an inherent advantage. If I don't work hard, I will be with the guys in New York who only know how to eat, drink and have fun. It makes no difference."
"Any plan?" Duke asked curiously.
"Of course, but it still can't be separated from the support of the family." Irene Lauder didn't mean to sell it, and said directly, "I am going to cooperate with Estee Lauder in the future to launch my own cosmetics brand, um...more popular products. "
"The public also means a broader consumer base." Duke continued, "The risk will be smaller."
Although Estee Lauder is not the top cosmetic brand. However, it occupies the largest market share in North America, and sales even exceed 30% of the total market. This is also a very normal phenomenon. Duke occasionally heard his mother mention that Victoria’s Secret, which took the civilian route, sold nearly 10% of underwear last year. Billion US dollars, and the total revenue of Versace's entire brand is only 300 million US dollars.
A few more words. Duke saw that there were fewer people on the other side, and said, "Aren't you interested in the members of Rising Star Wars? Let's get to know them in the past."
"Okay."
Irene walked over and took Duke's arm and walked in the direction of the crew together. They were the center of the party tonight.
Star Wars is no longer as simple as a movie. It has become a cultural phenomenon. As long as you join the crew and become one of the main members, it is difficult not to attract attention.
of course. If you don’t work hard enough and luck is not good enough, it will become a tragedy after you leave the crew.
"George..."
Walking to the crew, Duke found George Lucas, "Don't you introduce us?"
In fact, the main members of the crew, Duke and them all know each other, mainly to introduce Irene Lauder, almost exactly the same as before. Liam Neeson plays Quigang King, and Ivan McGregor plays Obi-Wan. And Natalie Portman who plays Padmé Amidala, and a little kid who plays Anakin Skywalker...
The latter two are still under adulthood, and both are accompanied by their respective mothers.
Duke’s eyes naturally turned to Natalie Portman, who was once his favorite movie star. He was seen from a distance in Central Park when filming "Independence Day" a few years ago, but in this land Has lived for such a long time. Deeply influenced by his mother, and fighting hard in Hollywood, he has long understood that he can't look at the current stars with the same eyesight.
For example, Sean Connery, who once liked many roles played by the other party, has not hesitated to send them into the abyss in the past few years. Forcing him to retire.
"I like your movie very much, directed by Rosenberg."
"Thank you, it's my pleasure."
The current Natalie Portman can only be regarded as a girl who has not fully developed yet, she is a bit shorter than Duke, "Miss Portman, I have seen you starred in "Leon", which is impressive ."
"Thank you." She said politely at first, "I was troubled by this role, and I wanted to leave the actor industry."
Of course Duke would not believe such words, and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, "Then there will be one less genius in Hollywood."
However, what the other party said is not entirely false. "Leon" or "This Killer Is Not So Cold" is not only not a success in North America, it can even be said to be a failure. The North American box office is only more than 19.5 million US dollars, and From the director Luc Besson to the starring Natalie Portman, the North American media has been bombarded by the North American media. The latter has even become synonymous with in the gossip media, let alone such a subject a few years ago, even if In the past decade, it will be controversial.
The only advantage is that Luc Besson has broken into Hollywood.
In the face of the black water splashing in the sky, Natalie Portman, who was only a teenager, did not fall like other child stars, which is enough to witness how strong her nerves or how deep her mind is.
"I've seen your movie too." Irene Lauder shook hands with her and said, "You are really an acting genius."
"Actually, I don't think I'm completely suitable for an actor," Natalie Portman frowned. "I think the frivolous identity of an actor will make me study..."
frivolous? Duke glanced at her, maybe this is really an acting genius, since he thinks this profession is frivolous, why not just quit?
After saying a few words, Irene Lauder took Duke and turned to George Lucas. She looked back at the petite girl and whispered in Duke’s ear, "I'm not old, thinking Too many, different things."
"This shows that she is indeed an acting genius." Duke chuckled lightly, "Very suitable for Hollywood."
In the past, Duke happened to hear George Lucas discussing Natalie Portman's affairs, and nodded with him, standing aside without worry.
This person seems to be Natalie Portman’s agent, who is constantly apologizing to George Lucas. The girl wants the crew to postpone the filming of Padmé Amidala because she wants to finish first. "Anne Frank's Diary" starred on Broadway, and then report to the Star Wars crew.
Very smart girl, isn't she? George Lucas does not agree, she can change her mind; George Lucas agrees to show that she does not care about fame and wealth; George Lucas does not agree, as long as the matter goes out, she can always win the favor of a group of people .
The subject matter of "Anne Flacke's Diary", coupled with her own advantages, everything will come naturally.
Not long after, Natalie Portman also came over and faced George Lucas who was hesitating, and said, "George, I beg you! I must star in "Anne Frank's Diary". We have suffered I’m not talking about myself, but it’s because there are so many people who have made huge sacrifices that I can live in this world today. They work so hard, so I have a sense of responsibility. What should I do."
If it were an adult actor, George Lucas would probably ignore it, but a girl who was only sixteen years old with a pure and innocent appearance, it was very touching to say such a thing.
Not only was George Lucas over there nodded slowly after thinking for a while, even Irene Lauder next to him also said, "She still has a lot of merits."
Duke just smiled and nodded, but didn't say anything. In Hollywood, some privileges belong only to Jewish descent. As long as you grasp the advantages of identity and ethnicity, the behind-the-scenes team has the ability and is not an idiot. Can you get George? People like Lucas appreciate it, and it's not too difficult to get ahead.
Think of Natalie Portman. In fact, she has no fewer boyfriends than others. When she was at Harvard University, she mistakenly took a pregnancy medicine that was not suitable for physique after she was done. As a result, she could not menopause for a few months. Go downstairs, but these things are only spread in a small area. The mainstream media never reported to discredit her. Apart from the credit of her team behind the scenes, I have to say that the Jewish identity also played a lot.
Even at the critical moment of her climbing upwards, she could hardly find too much black material. Many black materials were her stable position. In order to attract attention, she took the initiative to explode as a joke.
After talking with George Lucas, Natalie Portman turned to Duke and the two, with a sweet smile, sent an invitation, "Miss Lauder, Director Rosenberg, if you are in New York then, If you have time again, you can come to "Anne Frank's Diary"."
"If I have time, I will definitely go."
Obviously, Irene Lauder has most Jewish qualities, and Duke followed with a polite sentence, "If I was in New York then, I would go there too."
Mrs. Leah came over at this time and took Irene Lauder to expand her contacts in Los Angeles. Duke followed George Lucas to the other side.
"Do you need me to mobilize someone to vote for you?" George Lucas suddenly said, "Although I am not a member of the academy, I still have some influence."
Once you use favor, you will lose one. Duke knows this very well, "George, forget it this time. If there is a need in the future, I will take the initiative to speak."
"Patience is a rare quality." George Lucas nodded, "Duke, don't worry about those film critics. You have an advantage that others don't. As long as the time comes, no one of you can grab it. go."
Soon after Lucasfilm’s Christmas reception party, Duke sent his mother back to New York, where he stayed temporarily, waiting for the New Year before returning to Los Angeles.
In 1997, he walked into his life silently, and returned to Vanity Fair in Los Angeles in mid-January. Duke also attended various events with Penny Kelly, always contributing to "Chicago "Get an Oscar nomination to get more benefits. (To be continued...)