Hollywood starts with an agent

Chapter 372 Aaron also has a headache

On the coast of Los Angeles, the night sky is dotted with stars, and the sea breeze blows across the Pacific Ocean!

On the private yacht, Aaron poured himself a glass of champagne. Catherine Zeta-Jones, sitting in front of the vanity mirror, asked, "Did the failure of 'Waterworld' have a big impact on Kevin Costner?"

Aaron nodded. "Yes, the impact is indeed significant. After all, Waterworld's costs went way over budget for various reasons."

"The cost of filming and marketing has exceeded $2 million, making it the most expensive film ever made in Hollywood."

"But what was the result? The North American box office was only over $8000 million, and the total global box office was only $2.6 million. The reviews were also disappointing!"

There was no way around it; the return on investment for "Waterworld" was too high, and Kevin Costner, as the producer and lead actor, couldn't escape it.

"But don't worry, given Kevin Costner's status, even if a film of Waterworld's caliber fails, it'll still be within acceptable limits."

"This year, Kevin Costner also directed a romantic comedy, *The Tin Cup*, and he's currently developing a post-apocalyptic sci-fi blockbuster for Warner Bros., *The Postman*."

"Kevin Costner also produced, directed, and starred in this film, 'The Postman'!"

Catherine Zeta-Jones chuckled, "So, according to that logic, while Waterworld dealt a significant blow to Kevin Costner's career, it wasn't fatal?"

After all, the two had collaborated on "The Mask of Zorro," a film that was both critically and commercially successful, and it was also Catherine Zeta-Jones's breakthrough role, so they naturally paid some attention to him.

“Pretty much,” Aaron said, standing behind Catherine Zeta-Jones. The woman in the mirror was stunningly beautiful, a blend of classic elegance and allure.

"Kevin Costner is a top Hollywood star now, how can he be brought down by just one failed movie?"

Aaron put his hands on the woman's shoulders and changed the subject, asking, "What have you been up to lately?"

“Me?” Catherine Zeta-Jones reached out and stroked Aaron’s hand, “After filming *The Phantom Menace*, I took on another Hollywood romance film;”

"In the future, I will probably live in the United States for most of the time, staying in Los Angeles, and returning to London for the rest of the time."

"That's good, hmm!"

As he spoke, Aaron lowered his head and kissed Catherine Zeta-Jones passionately.

The sexy silk nightgown was removed, revealing a fiery and alluring body, and the softness of the woman was caressed!

Soon, the entangled man and woman were brought to the bed nearby...

The following day, Aaron and Catherine Zeta-Jones landed on Santa Catalina Island in the Channel Islands.

Santa Catalina Island is one of the most dazzling jewels among the many coastal islands scattered across California, and it has now been developed into a famous tourist and resort destination in Southern California!
It's a great weekend getaway for Los Angeles residents.

On Crescent Beach in Avalon Bay, Aaron and Catherine Zeta-Jones are enjoying afternoon tea at an open-air café.

"Hey Aaron, look, isn't that Julia Roberts over there? And next to her, doesn't that look like Liam Neeson?"

Hearing Catherine Zeta-Jones's shout, Aaron turned around. "It's them." "They seem to be filming the war film 'Michael Collins,' produced by Geffen Pictures and distributed by Warner Bros.!"

Julia Roberts became an overnight sensation after starring in the blockbuster film "Pretty Woman";
Following that, she filmed several more works, but the results were mediocre. Recently, Julia Roberts had a comedy crime film, "At All Costs," directed by Gus Van Sant, which was just released.

"Meg Ryan, Jennifer Connelly, Demi Moore, along with Nicole Kidman, Sophie Marceau, and other international actresses shine in Hollywood;"

Even Julia Roberts seems to be struggling to keep up!

Catherine Zeta-Jones lamented that the competition in Hollywood is just too fierce.

Aaron smiled. Julia Roberts was very popular with Americans, especially her big mouth.
Julia Roberts and American country singer Lyle Lovett, who had been married for two years, only announced their divorce earlier this year.

"It seems Liam Neeson dated Julia Roberts before she became famous. Is he planning to rekindle their romance?"

Aaron smiled. He was well aware of Julia Roberts' extremely chaotic and problematic private life; otherwise, Dawn wouldn't have had so little cooperation with her.

"Aaron, a famous Hollywood actress, seems to have worked with Dawn!"

Catherine Zeta-Jones began.

Aaron smiled without saying a word; it was obvious!

“You’re really amazing!” Catherine Zeta-Jones said, sitting directly in Aaron’s lap and nuzzling against his neck.

"American, British, French, Australian, Italian..."

"Isn't this me helping Hollywood cultivate new talent?"

"New director, new actor."

Aaron, with his arm around the woman's waist, demonstrated how Dawn's ability to discover new talent was unparalleled in Hollywood—all thanks to him!
Aaron then kissed the woman, and Catherine Zeta-Jones embraced him tightly in return.

While Aaron and Catherine Zeta-Jones were enjoying a wonderful weekend on the island, something unexpected happened on Universal's important project, the sci-fi blockbuster "Jurassic Park 2: The Lost World"!

The Jurassic Park series project is being produced by Spielberg's Amblin Films. After more than half a year of preparation, the script and other pre-production work has entered the later stages.
However, for some reason, Amblin Inters decided to replace the male and female leads of the previous film, Sam Neill and Laura Dern, with Jeff Goldblum, an actor who appeared in the previous film, taking on the lead role.

The newly appointed co-president of Universal Pictures, Dawn Steele, has a different opinion on Spielberg's ideas. She believes that the sequel should not abandon the male and female leads from the first film.

Because Spielberg's key deputy, Kathryn Kennedy, had left Amblin Films, she was not involved in the Jurassic Park 2: The Lost World project, as she was the producer of the previous Jurassic Park film.

The Jurassic Park series, as Universal Pictures’ most successful IP, grossed over $9 million worldwide two years ago, a world record.

The importance of "Jurassic Park: The Lost World" is self-evident, but now, the sequel, which has been in preparation for more than half a year, seems to be overshadowed.
By Monday, Aaron, back at Dawn Global's headquarters, was also feeling a bit of a headache!

(End of this chapter)