Three Hundred and Seventeen - "Lord of the Rings" Script Adaptation

The leisurely life during this period of time really made Wayne neglect a lot of things, such as the two directors downstairs.

"I'll change some clothes." Looking at the home clothes he was wearing, he shook his head slightly. "Nina, I remember there is "The Lord of the Rings" in the study, right? Get it for me. I may need it later."

"I'll accompany you."

Naomi Watts hugged the assistant's arm, and they went downstairs to the study together.

After leaving the bedroom on the third floor, Nina carefully observed the Australian girl's body shape and found that there was basically no change, she was still as tall and sexy. But she still said worriedly: "Your belly will get bigger soon, and I'm afraid you won't be able to hide it even if you want to go shopping."

"It will take a few more months for that to happen." Naomi Watts had obviously thought about this problem, with a relaxed smile on her face. "The worst case scenario is that I just don't leave the manor. In fact, even if I get photographed by reporters, I don't care. Or do you think your playboy boss cares about public opinion?!"

What she said was very practical. Based on the two women's understanding of the man, I'm afraid he really doesn't care about the media or public opinion. This man looks calm and handsome, but in fact his face is seriously too thick.

In addition, this kind of thing does not touch the bottom line of morality. It is estimated that the public will only treat it as an after-dinner conversation, discussing with an envious expression how the great director managed to get the big Australian star.

Opening the study room on the second floor, Nina let go of Naomi Watts and skillfully pulled out a thick tome from the bookshelf. This was "The Lord of the Rings" to which they had long held the copyright.

"Okay, let's go down." As the two of them walked out, the assistant lady couldn't help but be curious. She glanced at the delicate face of the woman next to her with her peripheral vision and asked. "Have you really never thought about marrying the boss? It would be much better for the children, right?"

In fact, in her heart, she always felt that this woman might be Wayne's most suitable partner. Apart from this woman, she had never seen her boss have such affection and connivance towards other women.

And Nina has long known that the purpose of other women is very clear. I give you my young and sexy body to give you pleasant sexual and spiritual enjoyment in exchange for the resources you want. In essence, this is an exchange of equal value. That’s all.

Maybe Naomi Watts also has this meaning in it, but the relationship between them does not feel like a Chiloluo transaction at all, but more like friends who have transcended the boundaries of friends.

Perhaps, the only woman who can pose a threat to Australian girls is the editor-in-chief with an explosive figure, Bella Grant.

"Nina, you don't understand what I'm thinking." Naomi Watts held the assistant's arm with one hand and gently stroked her belly with the other, chatting while walking downstairs.

"Wayne actually told me that he could give me a wedding and let me become Mrs. Greenberg, but I refused."

"Ohmyg..." Nina's eyes suddenly widened, she pushed up her glasses, turned to look at her and exclaimed in a low voice. "You're crazy! Don't you know what you missed?"

In her opinion, this big star is simply out of her mind. The woman who wants to become Mrs. Greenberg, live in this manor, and become the hostess will definitely be able to move from Beverly to downtown Los Angeles.

"Hey, don't look at me like that." Naomi Watts rolled her eyes at her, shrugged and continued: "Maybe a simple girl would want a prince-like husband. When he feels uncomfortable in the middle of the night, he will He will pour you a cup of hot water, hold you and comfort you when you are sad, etc. But the reality in my eyes is that this kind of low-cost contribution will definitely not move me to death!

The real scarce resources are the other party's conversation, the other party's knowledge, the other party's business vision, the other party's ability to control the situation, and the other party's emotional stability. Don't underestimate the above characteristics. To cultivate these advantages, the cost is extremely high, and they are very rare.

Wayne has all these advantages, but he is not my best spouse. He is my ally and partner in the battlefield of life. In my eyes, the fragile relationship between husband and wife really does not have the way of getting along and the feelings we have now. It's reliable! "

"Maybe you are right?" Whatever she does is the other person's personal freedom. Nina doesn't understand her thoughts, but she is willing to respect her choice.

But I kept muttering in my heart, wasn't my boss brainwashing this Australian woman?

When Wayne changed his clothes and went downstairs to the living room, he was almost amused by the two men sitting side by side on the sofa. The two men were full of joy when they were together. They were also wearing dark casual suits and were also not very comfortable. Hair, and the same style of beard.

"Hello, Mr. Greenberg, I'm Peter Jackson, nice to meet you."

When the bearded man from New Zealand on the left saw him coming, he stood up first and extended his right hand, nervously introducing himself. "Your achievements in film noir are amazing. I have watched the film "Joker" more than ten times."

"Hello, Peter, you can call me Wayne." After shaking hands with the other party, he was amazed in his heart. Sure enough, people who can succeed can at least talk to each other in business.

"Let's sit down and talk. I'm afraid there will be some changes to the plan that Jimmy briefly told you."

After waving to the assistant, he took the thick tome and put it on the coffee table without waiting for the other party to react. He pointed at the book and motioned for him to read it first.

Since the "King Kong" project would definitely have to be delayed, he decided to simply let the New Zealand bearded man start adapting the other party's original series.

Wayne has always believed in his heart that only in the hands of this fat man can the film and television version of "Lord of the Rings" be so successful. Even if it were him, he might not be as good as the other party.

Seeing him opening the book with a puzzled expression, Wayne turned to look at the other bearded man. "Gilmore, it was my negligence. I forgot to inform you, and I made you wait for so long in vain." Sure enough! Hearing his words, Gilmore smiled bitterly in his heart. The other party had really forgotten about him. If he hadn't waited in the hotel and couldn't bear it anymore, he came to the manor again to visit. I'm afraid that when the new project comes, people would think of him. This assistant director.

"It's okay." Although he felt helpless, Gilmore smiled and spread his hands. "I would like to ask when our new project will start. Do you need my help to prepare in advance?"

After glancing at Naomi Watts, Wayne gave up the idea of ​​smoking, took a big sip of coffee, gently touched his chin and thought for a while before speaking:

"Preparations will probably start in mid-November, so if you still have unfinished work, you can go back to Mexico to deal with it first, and just come back in November to join the group. Of course, there is no problem in staying in Los Angeles and waiting. You can come to the manor later and help me draw the shots and do some preliminary camera location planning."

Through the information provided by Jimmy and the other party, he knew that Gilmore was not short of money. The Mexican had his own company long ago, and he would not worry about spending money while waiting in Los Angeles.

Gilmore breathed a sigh of relief when he heard the specific time. Since he gave up his career in Mexico and came here, what he fears most is an accident. "Okay, I'll stay in Los Angeles. If you need me, call me anytime."

"Okay, you can read the script first later. But you can't take it out, and you can't reveal it to anyone."

After saying this, he looked at the New Zealand bearded man. He must have read this masterpiece more than once and was excited to say something.

"Mr. Greenberg, okay, Wayne..." Peter Jackson paused, trying to control the anticipation in his heart. "Do you want to film this masterpiece and bring it to the big screen?"

"That's right." Nodding slightly, he directly dispelled part of the other party's worries. "I bought the film and television rights a long time ago, but I never took action easily. There are too many aspects involved."

"So..." Peter Jackson's eyes widened and he stared at him blankly.

God clicked the tome on the coffee table, and Wayne said cheerfully: "So, the original "King Kong" project has been temporarily postponed. I need you to adapt the script of "Lord of the Rings" first!"

Seeing the other party's face turning red with excitement, he shook his head and poured cold water on the New Zealand bearded man. "This can be regarded as an exam. If the script meets my expectations, I will recommend you to direct this project. But the script does not meet the requirements..."

"I understand, where did you come from?" Peter Jackson nodded excitedly.

As a die-hard "Lord of the Rings" fan, it has always been his dream to bring the world of Middle-earth to the big screen. Now this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is in front of him. This moment of surprise simply makes him unbelievable.

"Mr. Greenberg, thank you for giving me this opportunity. I will start adapting the script as soon as possible. I have read this series many times. Believe me, no one is more suitable to adapt this series than me!"

Seeing his excited incoherence, Wayne nodded and said to Nina: "Say hello to Jimmy, make room for him in an office, and then sign the agreement that needs to be signed."

This project cannot be launched in a short time. It should take at least several months to adapt the script of New Zealand Beard. Even if the film is approved by Warner Bros., the preparation time will be calculated in years.

Thinking about the tens of thousands of props, costumes, weapons, armor, model special effects, etc., he felt a headache. This kind of movie requires the director to participate in the preparation of every detail, which is equivalent to completely locking a person for several years. That’s why he never thought about filming himself.

Wayne made a rough calculation in his mind. Even if it started in 1996, the preparation and filming would probably take more than two to three years. The most suitable director is undoubtedly this New Zealand bearded man.