Chapter 189 New Director

The boundary between work and life has never been so obvious. If a person's female secretary and assistant speak to him like this, it can only mean that her heart is in chaos. Unfortunately, Charlize does not understand, but Adrian understands it very well.

So after listening to Charlize's words that day, Adrian didn't say anything else, silently patted her hands, and left the amusement park together after she recovered.

Not only that, in the next few days, I didn't talk to Charlize about anything other than work, and even deliberately showed a certain distance.

Of course, you have to take it first. Adrian is very skilled in this trick, and he can use this time to deal with some important things.

Michael Bay sat on the sofa outside the office and changed his position, then touched his nose. This was the third time he had done this.

He was not as leisurely as the middle-aged man sitting opposite him looking at the newspaper, but the middle-aged man definitely didn't know him at least he had works that could be shown, even if these works were basically completed in cooperation with others.

But what about him?

What else is there besides a few MTVs and ads, and the trophys won with these MTVs and ads?

Thinking of this, he began to become even more nervous, and his eyes couldn't help but look at the office door again. What did this miracle director want him to do?

Before knowing Adrian Cowell, Michael Bay had never really admired anyone. Even though he met many directors and producers through his uncle at the top of the world, he had met Spielberg and others. He always had a sense of arrogance in his heart, thinking that his filmmaking would definitely not be much worse than them.

Even though he got to know Adrian later, he didn't take it seriously. He was just an independent director who could only shoot low-cost.

But as Adrian appeared in the public eye again and again and caused controversy in one way or another, Michael Bay's eyes were gradually attracted.

His original intention has not changed. He still doesn't like those pretentious literary and artistic films, and still thinks that if he makes a movie, he will not be worse than any director.

But Adrian's long list of achievements was really dazzling. After less than three years of being in charge of the director, he had already been nominated for two Oscars for Best Director, and used two movies to pave the way for Pacino and Thompson to be the best actor.

More importantly, every movie he made money and almost never lost money, including the movies he invested in and those filmed based on scripts he made!

Michael Bay doesn't need to care about Adrian's nominations, but he can't ignore his ability to make money.

There are many kinds of fame, such as every movie is a famous art that is praised, or every movie can make a lot of money. For Michael Bay, the latter is obviously more attractive to him.

Needless to say, Adrian's ability to make money is that he has never touched anything related to filmmaking before, which is described in detail in the reports about him, and he himself admits this.

Since the founding of Hollywood, no director has been able to do this. Apart from genius, there may be no better words to describe it. No wonder the media now call him the director of miracle.

And the well-informed Michael Bay knows more, for example, Adrian is not only the boss of Bothworth Films, but also the chairman of AC Media, which has not been established for a long time!

It is not a successful person to achieve so many achievements in less than three years. So what kind of person can be considered a successful person?

Just as the old saying goes, if the other person's ability is only a little higher than you, you may be jealous of him; but if the other person's ability is much higher than you, then you can only look up to him.

So Michael Bay would sit here and worry about gains and losses. He didn't understand what the invitation Adrian sent through his uncle was for, and wanted him to direct the movie?

But there are so many people to choose from, aren’t it?

Besides, they have never even met each other.

So what would it be?

I heard that he has a record company, is it...

Just as he was thinking about it, the female secretary had already pushed open the office door and walked out: Mr. Michael Bay, Mr. Jerry Brookheimer, Mr. Adrian asked you to go in together.

She is so beautiful, what's the name?

Charlize Theron, it seems to be the name.

Looking at the beautiful girl, Michael Bay couldn't help but whistle in his heart, and then he was stunned and went in together?

The middle-aged man sitting opposite him showed the same expression, but he reacted a few seconds later, smiled friendlyly at Michael, and then stood up and walked towards the office first.

Michael then stood up and followed behind. His mind was already all focused on what was coming, and he had no time to care about anything else. His previous worries and losses were thrown out.

This is a simple office with no too much furniture, but it is very comfortable to arrange, and all the utensils are arranged quite neatly, as if interpreting the word order.

At this time, the young man sitting at the desk was frowning and talking with the phone. He was wearing a white shirt but not wearing a tie. He had a hole in the collar and his coat was hung on the coat rack. He was serious and gave people a feeling of uninhibitedness.

Please sit down.

Adrian, behind the desk, saw them coming in, quickly explained to the microphone, and then stood up and reached out: It's great to see you, Mr. Bet, Mr. Brookheimer.

I'm also happy to see you, Mr. Cowell.The two men who had just gotten stuck in the chair stood up again.

Please sit down, don't be so restrained, please call me Adrian or Ed. I am not the FBI or CIA, nor the tax bureau, and I am not asking you to assist in the investigation.

Adrian said jokingly.

After a few playful words, the two of them relaxed, and then Adrian pressed the contact button of the phone: Hi, Charlie, please give us three cups...

He suddenly stopped and looked at the two people in front of him.

coffee.Michael Bay and Brookheimer replied at the same time, then looked at each other unexpectedly, and then added in unison again: No matter what taste.

Adrian couldn't help laughing: OK, Charlie, three lattes, thank you.

Then he looked at the two of them with a smile: I am worthy of being my partner chosen by many people, and I have such a tacit understanding before I even started.

Facing Michael and Brookheimer's puzzled and clear eyes, he handed them two bound scripts on his desk to them: Take a few minutes to read the script first!

Michael and Brookheimer looked at each other, and both took the script and started reading it.

Unlike Brookheimer who reads roughly once and then reads it, Michael reads each page very carefully and devotes himself, and even Charlize doesn't notice it even if he gave him coffee.

First, he wanted to understand as much as possible what kind of story this was; second, he could take this opportunity to calm down his excitement.

He could understand Adrian's words very clearly, and he asked him to direct the movie!

It took about 20 minutes before Michael finished reading the script. He originally planned to read it more carefully for a longer time, but Brookheimer next to him had already finished reading it and was waiting for him while drinking coffee, so the next third had to finish it.

Even so, he was still excited. This was a good story, passionate and humorous and interesting. He could almost outline some very dynamic scenes in his head.

This is a good script…Adrian.Michael thought about it and decided to call the other party's full name.

Thank you, Jerry said the same thing, I knew you would be a good partner.

Adrian laughed, So, since your opinions are so consistent, are you willing to be the producer and director of this film?

The two people in front of them looked at each other again, then looked up and down again, and finally Brookheimer spoke: Can I know why I chose me...we, Ed?

This is a purely commercial film, and I need a producer who has more relevant experience in this area, so Tang recommended you to me and he said you are his best partner and you have been working together happily.

Adrian said with a smile, I believe what he said.

Then he looked at Michael: As for Mike, although you don’t have the relevant experience in directing the movie, I have seen all your MTVs and commercials, which are dynamic and impactful, and that’s exactly what this movie needs.It doesn't care about anything else, it just needs to make the audience feel interesting and cool.

Speaking of this, Adrian suddenly laughed again, with a little apology: Of course, another reason is that the budget for this movie is only about 20 million at most, and most of it will be spent on stunts, so there is not much money to invite those well-known directors.

It doesn't matter.Michael shrugged and said nothing else. Adrian was telling the truth. He was indeed a new person who could not be new in directing the movie.

But I believe Mike will do a great job, just like I believe Jerry will do a great job.

Adrian looked at Michael and then at Brookheimer. I don't think working with new directors is a bad thing. They may be more energetic and imaginative than some well-known directors, and the films they produce will also be more attractive. In fact, I am still a new director at the moment.

Brookheimer, who was still thinking, immediately laughed: I agree with this, I agree!

very good!Adrian said and looked at Michael.

I have no problem either.Michael hurriedly said that this was an opportunity no matter what, and he had no reason to let it go.

Very good, gentlemen, what's left is to negotiate the signing of the contract and the preparation of the movie.

Adrian clapped his hands, "Actors, I've prepared for you too." The two black actors who have just switched from TV series to movies are both excellent. I believe you can have a happy cooperation."

No problem, you are the boss.Brookheimer shrugged and accepted it, but Michael suddenly asked: Is it because of the budget to choose a black actor?

Well... Adrian thought for a while, then spread his hands, so that's right!