Chapter 1668 The Shadow of the Famous Tree

"What else is going on, let's find investment."

Charlize sat lazily on the sofa, crossed her legs, held a cup of coffee, lightly opened the red spring, and took a small sip. There was a hint of a smile that was not a smile on her beautiful face, and she said lightly.

While flipping through the script casually, Andy frowned and asked, "I want you to invest?"

Andy is no stranger to this "District Ninth" movie. He has seen it in his previous life. The subject was subjected to inhuman experiments, and he had to flee to the only safe place-the story of the ninth district.

This 'dirty' sci-fi movie in the previous life not only achieved great success at the box office as a dark horse, but its new director also officially became famous in Hollywood because of this movie.

However, Andy couldn't figure out how the script of this movie came to Charlize, and from Charlize's tone, it seemed that the other party was looking for Charlize to invest.

"I have read the script. The concept of the story comes from the experience of this newcomer director Neil Blomkamp during the apartheid period in South Africa when he was young. Although he is a newcomer, he has also shot many short films, such as "Johannesburg Several short science fiction films such as "The Aliens of the World".

Originally, this "District Ninth" movie had received investment from Sony, but during the preparation period, Sony withdrew its investment, and the shooting plan was stranded, because the film would be shot on-site in African slums, so Neil Blom Kemp sent this script to me through director Peter Jackson, hoping to get my support and investment.

I like this story very much, especially those aliens who live in the slums and are squeezed are a metaphor for the bottom class, while those proud agents are a metaphor for the upper class. It includes both racial discrimination and conflicts between classes. "

"How much?" Andy closed the script and asked with raised eyebrows.

"Thirty million dollars."

"If you like it, just vote..."

Before Andy could finish his words, Charlize choked back with a blank stare, "Stop pretending to be stupid!"

"Ahem..." Andy coughed twice, and before he could say anything, Charlize said to him, "I'm going to be the producer of this movie!"

"It's fine to name it, but if you really want to go to Africa with the crew, you can't." Andy frowned and looked at the unyielding Charlize, and compromised helplessly,

Then he sat next to Charlize, put his arm around her and smiled lightly, "These people nowadays really do everything they can."

Andy didn't refuse, and the slight unhappiness in Charlize's heart also dissipated. To be honest, in Hollywood, her relationship with Andy Smith is an open secret. Although there is no evidence, everyone knows that Charlize's child is Who is the father.

And this time, Andy was able to agree, which was of extraordinary significance to Charlize. Knowing that the other party was using her to get Andy's attention, she readily accepted it. As Andy's wealth and power increased day by day, Well, Charlize is no longer satisfied with being an invisible person. Although she is an underground lover, she doesn't mind showing her presence in Hollywood!

At the same time, in the branch of Weta Studios in Hollywood, Peter Jackson put a cup of coffee in front of Neil Blomkamp, ​​reached out and patted Neil Blomkamp on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry, be patient, it will be fine." news."

"Peter, are you sure that Charlize Theron will invest? Although reflecting racial segregation will resonate with her, but that's 30 million dollars..." Neil Blomkamp still couldn't understand why Peter Jackson Let him try his luck with South African diamonds.

Peter Jackson, who was a little fatter, shook his head with a beard and laughed, and sat back in his boss chair. He knew that some information circulating in the upper echelons of Hollywood would not be clear to the newcomer Neil Blomkamp. After pondering for a while, he said, "The script is for Charlize Theron. As long as it can impress her, then you don't have to worry about investing. You should also know that Charlize Theron gave birth to a daughter last year, right?"

Hearing this, Neil Blomkamp couldn't help but frown slightly. He naturally knew about this news. I was suppressed, and then gradually no media reported it. However, there are many rumors on the Internet and in private, and it is hard to tell which is true. Of course, among these rumors, the most likely one is that the child's father is The youngest super rich man, the new Hollywood tycoon, looked at Peter with some uncertainty and asked, "Isn't it really that person?"

Peter Jackson took out his pipe and lit it, took a puff, exhaled the smoke, and said lightly: "Although there is no evidence to prove it, this matter is an open secret among the upper circles of Hollywood. Everyone is tacit, and you know it yourself." That’s good, you know, South African diamonds are very popular in Hollywood now, and I have a good relationship with Cyron. I believe in your talent and her vision. It will be delivered to that person. I believe he is I won’t miss this script, thirty million is really a small amount of money for some people.”

Knowing this situation, Neil Blomkamp shook his head and smiled wryly, looking at Peter with gratitude, "Thank you, Peter, I really don't know how to thank you..."

"Okay, don't talk about this, we are friends, and I believe in my own vision, your talent is beyond doubt, if there is really no one to vote for, I will invest in you with my own money, I believe that the film you make will shock the world In the film industry." Peter Jackson was really optimistic about the other party's talent.

Just when Neil Blomkamp was so moved that he was about to say something, Peter Jackson's cell phone on his desk rang. Peter picked up the phone and looked at it, with a smile on his face. Said: "Sailong called, it seems that there is a result."

Under Neil's slightly nervous and hopeful eyes, Peter picked up the phone, "Hello, Charlize..."

"...Hehe, okay, no problem, then it's settled, see you tomorrow, thank you, Charlize, haha, of course, if there is a suitable role, I will definitely find you, I am also looking forward to working with you, OK , that's it, see you tomorrow, bye."

While speaking with a bright smile, Peter Jackson gave an OK gesture to Neil who was looking forward to it. Looking at Neil who breathed a long sigh of relief, Peter continued to greet Charlize with a smile.

After hanging up the phone, Peter Jackson smiled and reached out to shake Neil's hand, and sincerely congratulated him: "Congratulations, Neil, you can finally show your talent."

"No, Peter, this is all due to you, thank you, I will never forget the help you gave me, forever!" Neil held Peter's hand tightly, trembling with excitement.

"Okay, let's have a drink to celebrate..." Peter let go of his hand, stood up with a smile, went to the wine cabinet and picked up a bottle of whiskey. After two glasses, he handed one to Neil who was still unable to calm down.

"Ding!"

The two clinked their wine glasses, and after drinking it all in one gulp, Neil asked impatiently, "What's going on?"

"Focus Pictures, a subsidiary of Universal Pictures, has decided to invest. We have made an appointment at noon tomorrow to discuss cooperation matters. Charlize and Focus Pictures CEO Karl will be there."

"That vampire Carl?" Neil couldn't help but frowned. Carl's name is really well-known in the Hollywood industry now, not only because he is the new Hollywood gatekeeper, but also because of the popular "Ghost "The Reality of Shadows", let his reputation as a treacherous vampire go to a higher level.

Indeed, without the discovery and excavation of Carl, "Bole", "Ghost Story" would not have entered the theaters. However, with the popularity of this movie, the cost ratio of sweeping the global box office of 200 million US dollars is against the sky. It was also reported that all the copyrights of the film were bought for US$100,000. It is conceivable that all kinds of envious and jealous forces will definitely complain and curse Karna.

This also allowed Carl to be labeled as a greedy vampire in the hearts of many people in Hollywood, especially when dealing with major film companies on behalf of Andy Smith before, the word of mouth of arrogance, cunning, and greed was also spread intentionally by interested people.

That's why Neil reacted so strongly when he heard Carl's name. To be honest, he was really worried about being tricked to death by this vampire.