Chapter 115 Do you think I can take over?

In the wide and bright hall, people gathered together in groups of three or three, chatting and laughing and greeting each other, making the whole party look lively.

The reason why it is called a party rather than a cocktail party or a party is because the party is not so formal. Some people wear suits and some people wear casually, of course it is not particularly casual. At least it is not as fancy dressed as a cocktail party, nor is it as lively and noisy as a party.

Actually, I want to dress up like a retro hippie and sing a song on the stage with my beloved guitar.

Nicholas Cage said as he looked at the venue with a glass of wine. He was wearing a shirt, trousers and sneakers casually, without any gentlemanly feeling at all. He was more like a boy jumping by the street, but his charm did not diminish.

You can try this, but I believe that Old Frank will definitely kill you.

Adrian next to him smiled and received that his clothes were a little more formal than Cage. Although he did not have a strong and unruly temperament like Cage, he was both similar and different from Cage, and his elegant and elegant appearance also attracted the attention of many women.

This is a party held by the Coppola family, in celebration of Cage’s Oscar for Best Actor, God knows why they will be held more than a week after the awards ceremony ends.

Since he received the invitation, Adrian, who wanted to get along with the Coppola family, naturally did not refuse. Just now, he talked with Francis Coppola for a moment, and there were Steven Spielberg and George Lucas. Three of the four major directors in the 1970s and 1980s were here, and the attention he attracted was no less than that of other stars of all sizes.

There is no need for my uncle to do it. As long as he says it, many people will be willing to do it for him.Cage made a gesture and said seriously in a serious tone.

Well, it looks like I went the wrong place, it’s not a place to celebrate your best actor, but the shooting scene of The Godfather.

Adrian shrugged, then laughed and raised the cup in his hand to Cage: OK, Nikola, congratulations again on winning the Oscar for Best Actor.

Thank you, if it weren't for you, it would be really not easy for me to get it.Cage picked up the quilt and smiled and touched him.

That may not be true. Your acting skills are already great. Although you can't do anything you can play, it's not much different. Even if you don't win the best actor in this movie, it will be a matter of time.

Adrian complimented.

You said this so much that I was ashamed of myself, Ed.

Cage's tone sounds exaggerated but is actually quite sincere. As a member of the Coppola family, how could he not understand the importance of opportunity? But since you say that, is there any good role?Like Playboy or something.

How did you think of playing roles like Playboy?Adrian asked curiously.

Oh, the girl at the party tonight was so sad that she was so angry at you, but she ignored me, as if I didn't exist at all.

Cage lamented, "Okay, I know that in reality, I can't compare with you, at least let me enjoy it in the movie."

Listening to his complaining words, Adrian couldn't help laughing. Indeed, many women tried their best to come and chat with him tonight. Although "Brave Heart" suffered heavy losses at the 68th Oscar, just by winning the Best Movie in the end, his fame not only did not decline but increased a lot.

If they are obviously suppressed by the film school, they can still make compromises and award the best movie to "Brave Heart". Such influence is not something that anyone can have. In addition, Cage's best actor has continued to consolidate his accurate halo, so many people will naturally flock to him.

Playboys don’t have one, but tough guys can consider it.Adrian said after looking at Cage.

A tough guy?The other party looked at him with interest.

Let me think about it... Adrian continued to look at Cage, and while looking, he tapped his fingers on his temples. After a while, he spoke again: First of all, you are a Marine.

Oh, very good, Marines, strong physique, excellent fighting skills, basic conditions for tough guys.

Then retired.

Well, I’m retired, as long as I keep training, I’m just as good as I’m doing it.

You returned to your hometown and found your fiancee who had been waiting for you for a long time to get married because she was pregnant with your child.However, while in the bar, two hooligans provoke you and your girlfriend, you are angry and want to teach them a lesson but are held back by your fiancée.But when you left, they came over to find fault again. It was raining heavily outside and their vision was blurry, so when someone took out a dagger, you failed and were eventually sentenced to several years in prison by the court for excessive defense.

Wow, it’s a turnaround, is the hot version of "Shawshank Redemption" next?

Unfortunately, you performed well and finally got parole after a few years, and your daughter is almost a few years old.However, just as you took the plane to transfer other criminals home, the plane was hijacked by a guy who had planned it. You could have left safely, but for another prison friend who was transferred and the prison guard who had a good relationship, he finally stayed.

During this period, when the police chased the plane and were ready to shoot down the plane at all costs, and your inmate was hit by other criminals for covering you and could die at any time, he said to you in your arms, "It seems that there is no miracle in this world." You said, "I will let you see miracles." Follow you up, and strode towards the cockpit.

The guy who was there raised his gun to warn you to retreat, but you turned a deaf ear to it. The gun rang out and splashed blood in your arm, but you didn't stop for half a step or even frown. The shot seemed to hit a tree trunk instead of your body. You knocked the other person to the ground with one punch, and then forced the pilot to control the plane to land and then beat all the criminals in one fell swoop.

Adrian finally finished speaking, and it took Cage several minutes to roughly digest the passage.

…Frankly speaking, I like the latter part.

He smiled, without stopping for half a step, and even frowned. The shot seemed to hit a tree trunk instead of your body... Ha, just thinking about it makes people excited, this is the charm of a tough guy character!

Then let's decide. When this movie...well, the name is "Air Prison". When the script is completed and handed over to you, I don't want to hear the rejection.

Adrian said while it was hot.

Absolutely no one will refuse the invitation from Director Miracle, isn’t it?Cage laughed.

A good story.At this moment, a pleasant sound came into my ears, with a little magnetic.

Ha, do you think so too?Cage immediately looked at the young lady who appeared in front of the two of them, but it quickly became meaningful again.

She is about 25 years old, in a dark gray women's suit, with a bit hard texture, similar to Blanchett, not very beautiful, her lips pursed give people a sense of competitive strength, but at the same time she hides this weakness.

Of course, you just said that this story is a turnaround overall, and it also shows the image of a tough guy very well. Although it is just an outline, I believe that the script will be equally excellent after being supplemented.

The lady said with a smile, then looked at Adrian curiously. The director of Miracle is indeed well-known, but he could conceive a good story in just a few minutes.

By the way, I'll introduce it.Only then did Cage remember what he should do, this is my cousin...

Miss Sofia Coppola, daughter of Mr. Francis Coppola, how could I not know?

Adrian interrupted with a smile, stretching out his hand to the lady, I am glad to see you, Miss Sophia, I am Adrian Cowell.

I'm also happy to see you, Mr. Adrian.Sofia shook hands with him very reservedly.

Ha, it's really rare, Sophie, I can still see you like this.Cage screamed strangely from the side.

Nicholas!Sophia immediately raised an eyebrow to her cousin.

OK OK OK I'm sorry if I offended you.Cage quickly raised his hands, but his laughing look really made it hard to believe his sincerity.

It was a bit exaggerated to conceive a story in a few minutes. In fact, many plots flashed through my mind. As long as conditions allow, I would write down these ideas with a pen, even if it might take a long time to use them.

Adrian's words were inserted between the two, so sometimes after being inspired by some people or things, they only need to mix these accumulated plots together.

This is a good way. You can write down those things that are flashing inspiration at any time, and you will naturally be prepared when you want to use them.Sofia's eyes suddenly lit up.

By the way, I may have to lose my companion for a while, so you can talk about it first. Anyway, you seem to have a lot of common topics.Cage suddenly said this, and squeezed his eyes to his cousin and left quickly.

Sorry, Nikola is always very abrupt. Sometimes he is more like a child, and he still likes to play video games and collect comics.

After taking his eyes back from his cousin's back, Sofia said apologetically to Adrian.

It doesn’t matter. Sometimes, the more you get out of the way, the easier it is for a person to play a role. As long as you focus your energy on the performance, it is not easy to play a role well if you are too calm and rational, because they always think too much.

Adrian said meaningfully.

Sofia was stunned for a moment, as if she had heard something, and Adrian immediately took it: But if she was too free and could not accept it, it was a bad thing. Since she was passionate, she had to control it.

Your mind and observation are very sharp, Mr. Adrian, just like my father, when I was a child, I always followed my father from this set to that set, and he always pointed out the strengths and weaknesses of those actors just right.

Sophia's eyes showed curiosity again.

Mr. Francis is an excellent director and he has a lot to learn from.

Adrian said seriously first and changed the subject: Can you tell me how your father evaluates the actors he works with?Also, call me Adrian or Ed.

The two started talking like this, and it can be seen from Sofia's constant chuckle that Adrian coaxed her very happily.

But there was a look of hesitation flashing on her face from time to time, as if she wanted to say something, but those words always came to her mouth but turned into something else.

Do you want to say something, Sophie?Adrian suddenly asked after a topic ended.

Well... Sophia was stunned for a moment, smirking and spreading her hair in her ears. I don't know, Ed, I don't know what to say...

Actually, you are not suitable to be an actor.Adrian's voice was very light, but it was no less than a thunderclap in Sophia's ear, and his smile immediately froze on her face, and his face slowly began to turn white.

You... think so?

Sofia stared at him blankly, her eyes disappeared, and all she had left was loss, as if she had finally gotten a beautiful crystal ball, but in fact it was just a gorgeous bubble, which broke with one punch.

Your facial features are too hard and suitable for playing a female role with a tough personality. This will not only limit your acting skills, but also require more acting skills than other roles.

Adrian said mercilessly, "Besides, you are very smart and rational. If you think too much, it will be difficult to put your enthusiasm into it."

...You and my father said nothing differently.After a long silence, Sophia sighed and looked elsewhere in a daze.

I guess Mr. Francis didn't say that in front of you, right?Adrian asked with a smile.

Yes, you're smart, Ed, this is what I've heard, my father never said that in person, and he always encouraged me to try it.

Sophia turned around and smiled bitterly, you are the first one.

Every father is like this, and he hopes that his daughter can do what he wants to do happily.Adrian shrugged.

Thank you, it is a pleasant thing to chat with you.Sofia became a little overjoyed.

Why not think about it from a different perspective?Adrian suddenly said again.

Ah?Sofia showed a puzzled look.

The most praised thing about Mr. Francis is not performance.

Adrian smiled gently, "One road cannot be done, why not try another road?"Maybe you will find a broader world.

You mean...you mean... Sophia looked at him hesitantly.

And, Sophie, you are determined to go further on the path of actors. Do you really like being an actor, or do you want to prove what people who sneer at you?

Adrian asked again immediately.

Sofia suddenly raised her head, a blush of anger surged on her face, but it soon dissipated again, staring at Adrian in a daze and said nothing.

Adrian didn't speak anymore, and just looked at her calmly.

After a long time, Sofia twitched the corner of her mouth and forgot to smile: Thank you, Ed, it is a pleasant thing to chat with you.

Then he turned around and left without looking back. Looking at her back, Adrian shrugged and a smile passed through the corner of his mouth.

After careful recollection, although Sofia Coppola's works are few, the quality is high. The female director is born with disadvantages in terms of subject matter. In my memory, it is already amazing that she can achieve that at that age, let alone...

In short, it is not bad to seize the opportunity to give some tips. As for some things, we will discuss them in the future depending on the situation.

With a shrugged again, Adrian walked to another place. Cage didn't know where he ran. After turning around, he soon came to the circle where he had chatted with old Coppola and others.

Are you talking about bad topics?

Adrian got in and looked at the crowd. Francis Coppola and George Lucas were no longer here, only Spielberg and executives from several film companies were left.

Ha, see who is back, I just seemed to see you chatting with Sophia, Ed?Spielberg asked with a smile.

Well... Adrian looked at him funnyly, but he didn't expect that he could see it even though he was so far away. Could it be that this old man had a voyeurism?

Don't get me wrong, Frank said as he left that someone seemed to make his daughter angry.Spielberg laughed.

Miss Sofia is a good person, but sometimes she is too strong.Adrian shrugged.

Because those reporters and film critics are too harsh, they always like to seize the small problems and attack them.Someone said so.

Sofia Coppola once played the role of her daughter when Francis Coppola directed the third "The Godfather". Because her acting skills were so bad, like a block of wood, the critics commented on it and squeezed Winona down, so both the fans and the media mocked her. Jin Luomei also selected her as the worst heroine. It is said that Sofia cried for this.

This is why Adrian asked her if she really likes being an actor or wants to prove something like those who sarcastically sarcasticly towards you.

Let’s talk about other things. You didn’t seem to be in a very high mood before.Adrian asked by avoiding the subject.

We just received a bad news that not only might lose an outstanding director, but the original investment will also be a complete loss.

The speaker was Penn Clarkson, a Warner executive, who became frowning when he said this.

oh?

Director Stanley Kubrick suffered a stroke in his home in England.

There was deep depression in his tone. Although he was rescued, he was paralyzed in bed. It was said that he could not even speak, although he was still very clear about it.

Is this true?Adrian asked after the initial shock.

It has been confirmed, Ed.Spielberg nodded.

Clarkson smiled bitterly at this time: You know, we promised to support him to bring Schnitzler's novel "Fantasy Story" to the screen last year. It took more than half a year to prepare and the actors changed several times. The Tom Cruise and his wife finally agreed to appear, but they didn't expect that all of these will be invalid now.

Is this true?It's really a pity... Adrian rubbed his chin, and a trace of light flashed through his eyes. So, Payne, do you think I can take over this movie?