Hollywood starts with an agent

Chapter 648 The Vanity Fair Dinner

"By the way, are we going to any other parties next?"

In the bathroom of the Sunset Tower Hotel, Aaron embraced Winona Ryder, reaching into the woman's dress to feel its softness.

“Hmm,” Winona Ryder turned and kissed the man on the cheek, “Of course I’m going. Shakespeare in Love has won several awards, and Liv Tyler won Best Supporting Actress for Girl Interrupted. There’s also a celebration party!”

“Okay,” Aaron nodded.

“Hmm, don’t ruin my makeup,” Winona Ryder deliberately rubbed against the man. “I’ll come see you in a few days.”

Aaron then prepared to take Sophie Marceau away from the Sunset Tower Hotel and return to Beverly Hills.

"Aaron!"

“Oh, David.”

As Aaron and his companion were leaving, they ran into director David Fincher. Fight Club didn't do well at the Oscars, but that didn't stop the big-name director David Fincher from attending the celebration party.

"Sophie, you're so beautiful!"

David Fincher complimented Sophie Marceau, who was standing next to Aaron.

“Thank you,” Sophie Marceau smiled. “You two talk first, I’ll go outside now.”

Sophie Marceau then left the Sunset Tower Hotel to wait for Aaron in her car!

"David, is something the matter?"

David Fincher asked directly, "Did Jodie Foster really not want to star in 'The Silence of the Lambs 2: Hannibal'?"

Aaron shrugged. "Yeah, I originally wanted the original cast to return, but Jodie Foster wasn't happy with the script."

"It's been revised more than ten times, but it still doesn't work. Director Jonathan Demme doesn't like the new novel either, so he asked you to save the day!"

David Fincher sighed. "That's such a shame. I've always wanted to work with Jodie Foster."

Aaron smiled. "But thankfully, Anthony Hopkins, who plays Hannibal Lecter, will continue in the role."

"The role of FBI agent Clarice Starling will have to be recast!"

Okay, Jodie Foster is indeed great, but she's not very commercially viable and her salary is high, so replacing her wouldn't be a bad idea.

At least in the "Silence of the Lambs" series of novels and films, the influence of "Hannibal Lecter" is much greater, especially the Hannibal Lecter portrayed by Anthony Hopkins, who is extremely popular.

"Well, it seems I'll have to find another opportunity to work with Jodie Foster later!"

David Fincher shrugged. "By the way, who do you think should be chosen for the female lead?"

Aaron thought for a moment, "How about Hilary Swank, who just won the Oscar for Best Actress?"

David Fincher shook his head. "Too young. The sequel, Hannibal, is several years after the first one."

"I've got it! Cate Blanchett, who was nominated for Best Actress at the Oscars last year for 'Elizabeth,' is perfect!"

Aaron clapped his hands. The role of Clarice Starling definitely needs a talented actress; a pretty face won't do it. Nicole Kidman is good, but she's going to film the musical "Moulin Rouge!" and definitely won't have time to film "The Silence of the Lambs 2: Hannibal".

“Cate Blanchett? She could give it a try,” David Fincher nodded. Thrillers and suspense films demand a lot from their actors.

David Fincher doesn't care about fame; he only values ​​the actors' performances.

"Actually, I also have someone in mind, namely Naomi Watts, who worked with me on 'Panic Game' before."

At the time, it was Aaron Anderson who recommended her, but David Fincher discovered that Naomi Watts' acting skills were completely trustworthy!

Aaron thought about it and agreed, "However, it seems that Naomi Watts is going to be filming David Lynch's new movie, Mulholland Drive."

Dawn Twilight Pictures is in the early stages of preparing for the American version of "The Ring," and Naomi Watts has been chosen as the female lead.
The contract has been signed, and Naomi Watts will be filming "Mulholland Drive" first. Preparations for the American version of "The Ring" are not yet complete, so there is no rush.

“Yes, the script for Lynch’s ‘Mulholland Drive’ is quite complex,” David Fincher is now a partner at David Lynch’s company.
Initially, David Fincher worked for the company shooting commercials and music videos. Later, as his fame soared, he became a partner in the company!

Aaron chuckled and patted the other man on the shoulder. “It’s up to you. Whether it’s Cate Blanchett or Naomi Watts, they both come from the Australian entertainment industry and have solid fundamentals.”

In fact, Aaron was also very interested in David Lynch's new film "Mulholland Drive," and specifically arranged for Twilight Pictures to participate in the investment and obtain the North American distribution rights for the film!

It's unclear whether David Lynch recommended Naomi Watts for the lead role in the film.
After talking with David Fincher, Aaron left the Sunset Tower Hotel and returned to Beverly Hills with Sophie Marceau.

"Hmm, Aaron, you have so much energy?"

On the bed in the bedroom, Sophie Marceau held the man on her body, her voice urgent.

"Honey, I'm afraid it will be a long time before I see you again."

Aaron felt the woman's softness and mature, sexy charm; it was so intoxicating!

Sophie Marceau smiled and said, "At most, it will take six months, including the preparation and filming time for 'Phantom of the Louvre'."

"Besides, I'm in France, you can come to me anytime, and I can come to you anytime."

"Okay, mmm..." Aaron said, and then silenced the woman beneath him with a kiss!

The following day, on Santa Monica Beach, Jack Wells and Aaron reclined on beach chairs. "John McCain's momentum has been overshadowed by the Bush family since he lost the South Carolina primary."

"In subsequent Republican primaries in other states, John McCain was also generally at a disadvantage."

Aaron smiled. "John McCain comes from a military family and doesn't have much prestige within the party. If he hadn't been a prisoner of war for five years, how would he have been qualified to become a member of Congress?"

"Actually, if possible, I prefer John McCain's strategy. He's a moderate within the Republican Party, unlike the far-right conservatives."

"However, it's a pity that this guy recently criticized a prominent right-wing evangelical figure, thus offending the conservative religious forces!"

Jack Wells took a puff of his cigar. "This John McCain III is just a figurehead in the Republican race; he's unlikely to have much influence on George W. Bush."

"Now, the concern is about the competition with the Democrats after George W. Bush wins the party nomination..."

(End of this chapter)