v2 Chapter 356： Flaming red lips

People come and go in the banquet hall of the Hilton Hotel. Due to time constraints, few Australians in Hollywood have come here. However, some celebrities in Sydney were invited by Warner Bros. Australia. Many Hollywood stars who filmed in Sydney have also entered the hotel one after another.

Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman are one of the couples. One of them is shooting "Mission Impossible 2" on Fox Studios and the other is on vacation in Sydney.

"Hi, Kate."

"Hi, Nicole."

Seeing where Duke was standing, the two immediately walked over. Nicole Kidman was obviously familiar with Cate Blanchett.

Instead of seeing the two affectionate sister-like women, Duke stood with Tom Cruise and asked, "Should the filming be almost over?"

"At most two weeks can be transferred to post-production."

Having said that, Tom Cruise said with a touch of gratitude, "Duke, I want to thank you for your advice."

"Huh?" Duke didn't quite understand.

"Thank you for suggesting that I open the sequel to "Mission Impossible" and rejected "Eye-Opening." Tom Cruise glanced at Nicole Kidman next to him, then turned his gaze back, "Scott Stanley Kubrick died of illness and did not complete his last movie."

"what a shame."

Although he said so, Duke had no feelings about Stanley Kubrick or anything, and he had no special reaction to the news. "So, Tom, you made a wise choice. We all have favorable choices."

"Choose what?" Cate Blanchett asked suddenly.

She and Nicole ended their grinning greetings and returned to Duke and Tom Cruise respectively.

"Of course it is a movie." Duke turned his head and smiled at her. "How can the topic we talk about leave the movie?"

He simply explained a few words to Cate Blanchett. The atmosphere between the two seemed extremely harmonious.

At this time, someone came over to say hello. Duke and Tom Cruise exchanged greetings with each other, and after sending them away, Cruise turned the topic to the sequel to "Mission Impossible".

"The director you recommended is very good." He seems to be quite satisfied with Wu Baige. "His shooting scenes, especially the double guns designed, are very characteristic. I like it very much. I think the box office performance of this film... "

Hearing Tom Cruise’s praise of Wu Baige, Duke is not surprised. After the training of "Broken Arrow" and "Change Face", Wu Baige has a clearer grasp of Hollywood, and to put it plainly, Tom? Cruise's temperament is more in line with his requirements, to a certain extent. It's also closer to the cool and handsome actor surnamed Zhou.

Tom Cruise in "Mission Impossible 2" can be said to be a super enhanced version of the actor surnamed Zhou.

"Duke, Wu's agent is in contact with my production company."

Tom Cruise is still continuing the topic just now, "He wants to win the directorship of "Mission Impossible 3" for Wu."

"What do you mean, Tom?" Duke asked rhetorically.

He holds nearly half of the copyright of the film. If he does not nod his agreement, "Mission: Impossible 3" will be impossible to establish a project, let alone confirm the director.

Nicole Kidman pulled Cruise. Suddenly he took the conversation and said, "Pat thinks he is not suitable. Wu's style is too clear, which easily causes aesthetic fatigue, and..."

Although the latter sentence was not said, Duke could understand the meaning. In any large circle, there are small circles, and the differences in region, skin color and so on. Instead of shouting a few slogans and making a few fairly successful movies, it can be completely offset.

"Tom, the filming is not finished yet, my opinion." Duke thought for a moment. Said, "This matter is put on hold for the time being. If the film is successful, Wu's invitation will certainly not be less, and we will also have time and opportunity to observe his subsequent development."

This is the safest way, and Tom Cruise has no objection.

After talking about the topic of "Mission Impossible", Tom Cruise and his wife went to other places to socialize. Duke also went around in the banquet hall, greeted the guests who came over, and then found Cate Bran The figure of Chet sitting at the small dining table walked over.

"You don't have to stay with me all the time."

Seeing Duke sitting opposite, Cate Blanchett said, "I like to be quiet, just sit here for a while."

"You are the protagonist tonight." Duke looked at her and said.

Blanchett smiled slightly and immediately changed the subject, "When I first arrived in Hollywood, I heard many people in the circle mentioned that you and Cruise..."

"That was before." Duke asked for two glasses of champagne and toasted with Blanchett. "Now cooperation is good for me and him. Those little conflicts are not a problem."

"What if it's Mel Gibson?" Blanchett asked casually.

Duke put down his glass and looked at Blanchett, seeming to want to see what she meant.

Cate Blanchett said quickly, "Duke, I didn't mean anything else, but I suddenly thought of Mel Gibson. When I got off the plane and went home yesterday, I saw him far away near the community."

"Oh?" Duke retracted his gaze and asked with interest, "I haven't heard from him for a long time. Do you know what he is doing recently?"

"I heard it mentioned." Cate Blanchett recalled and said, "He couldn't receive any appointments in Hollywood, and he didn't even want to use him for b-level films and independent films, so he had to temporarily return to Australia, occasionally Will appear on several shows on Sydney TV."

"It looks like he's living well?" Duke smiled.

Mel Gibson's future in Hollywood is definitely over. Even if he can appear in Hollywood in the future, he will not be able to enter the mainstream film circle and can only play a small role.

The two said a few more words, and Nancy Joseph came over with a middle-aged man.

"Duke, let me introduce you."

When she came to the table, she introduced the two sides, "This is Mr. Jon Striver, the chairman of the Australian Tennis Association. Jon, this is director Duke Rosenberg, and this is Kate. ?Miss Blanchett."

Both sides shook hands, gave a few simple greetings, and sat around this table.

Nancy ordered a glass of wine for each of the four, without going around in circles, she said directly to Duke, "Jon is one of the people in charge of the next Australian Open. He wants to invite you to some public events at the Australian Open next year. ."

"Oh, thank you." Duke nodded to Jon Strifean.

"We are very sincere in inviting you to participate, Director Rosenberg." Stripan could hear that Duke was more polite, so he added, "We are planning to be at the Australian Open next year. A celebrity tennis tournament will be held, and celebrities will match some famous tennis players who are willing to participate in some charitable competitions."

He has a sincere look on his face, seems very urgent, very sincere.

Duke saw Nancy nodding slightly at him, thought for a moment, and said, "Jon, I can't give you a clear answer right now, I want to see the schedule."

"We look forward to your participation."

Jon Striefan stretched out his right hand here, and Duke shook it, "I also like tennis very much, and I hope to participate in some charity activities to help people in need."

For Duke, it's easy to say what to say to what kind of people on what occasions.

The Australian Open won’t start until late January, and it’s only November. Duke is not sure if there will be time at that time, so he can only give a clear answer to the opponent when the New Year is approaching.

There was a sound of high heels landing, and Cate Blanchett glanced at the place where the sound was coming from, then suddenly stood up and said to Duke, "I'll go to the lounge to fix up my makeup."

Obviously, she didn't want to meet people who came by.

Just as Cate Blanchett left, Naomi Watts in a goose yellow dress sat next to Duke.

"It's been a long time since I saw Duke." She said with a smile.

The two were extremely familiar, and Duke was not polite with her, and asked, "When did you come here, why didn't I see you?"

"There is a traffic jam on the road, just arrived." Her gaze crossed Duke and fell on the distant back. "Is that Blanchett?"

"What happened between you?"

Although the Australian Gang advances and retreats together on major issues, there are definitely many contradictions in private.

"It's just that there are some disputes over a few roles."

Now Naomi Watts can be said to be full of energy, full of the pride and self-confidence of a big star, "I have won her a few times."

Duke was not interested in the terrible competition among these actresses, and asked instead, "Can your "King Kong" be released next year?

"Next year's summer file." Naomi Watts sent an invitation to Duke, "If you have time, will you come to support my premiere?"

Having said that, she stood up and gave Duke a charming smile, "I'll go to say hello to Nancy and Warner's people, and talk later."

When Naomi Watts left, Duke also stood up and walked to the other side. Not far away were several lounges connected to the banquet hall. Cate Blanchett had just walked into the leftmost one. between.

Before coming to the lounge, Duke knocked gently on the door, then pushed the door and walked in. Cate Blanchett turned his back to the door, as if looking in the mirror, he went straight over and stood in the chair where she was sitting. Behind.

"Dear……"

He bent down and brought his lips close to Blanchett's white ears, "You look charming enough."

"Really?" Cate Blanchett took out a lip gloss from the bag.

"of course."

As he said, Duke tentatively kissed her ear, and seeing Blanchett shook his head, but there was no obvious resistance, he couldn't help but stretch out a hand and gently pull her face across without hesitation. The kiss was on the flaming red lips. (To be continued...)