Somewhere in Los Angeles.

"What?"

"You said you represent the crew of Paramount Pictures and Wald Pictures, Tomb Raider, and invite me to be the heroine?"

"Really fake?"

Angelina Jolie looked at Juke in surprise.

The heroine of the 80 million big-produced movie!

Even Angelina Jolie has been living in Hollywood for many years, has also played the leading role, and has worked with many big-name stars. However, it is definitely the first time she has played the leading role in a movie that is nearly $100 million.

The most important thing is that "Tomb Raider" is a commercial movie!

In 1997, 1998, 1999, for three consecutive years, Angelina Jolie, in addition to starring in Wald Pictures' "The Sixth Sense of Supernatural Sense", she participated in "George Wallace" and "Nichang Love" in succession. These two movies are low-cost biographical movies.

In addition, she also starred in the only normal movie "The Soul-Evering Girl", in which she also starred in the form of a supporting actress.

"I really let me play Laura, the heroine in Tomb Raider?!" Angelina Jolie asked.

Zucker sat on the sofa and spread his hands: "Of course it's true, otherwise, I'll come here to joke with you?"

"Thank you, Juke!"

Angelina Jolie threw down Juke excitedly and gave her a fragrant kiss. She was indeed extremely excited at this moment. She knew very well the help that Laura could bring to her.

It's pretty good to star in art films and win awards everywhere.

But without the halo of commercial movies, the actress’ worth will never be able to rise.

"Will Paramount make things difficult for me to play the leading role?" Angelina Jolie said worried again.

"hehe!"

Zhu Ke smiled and said, "Don't worry, I will do this."

Zhuke is naturally confident in getting Paramount’s side done!

Speaking of this collaboration with Paramount, from travel, hotel, dining, discussion..., Zhuke has experienced Paramount's meticulous care in every aspect.

In just a few days, Paramount arranged the best arrangements for Zhuke in terms of food, clothing, housing and transportation, and provided high treatment within his ability.

Not only that, Lei Shidong, the owner of Viacom Group and Paramount Pictures, also came here every day to chat with Zhuke.

"Tsk tsk tsk tsk ~"

Zhuke couldn't help but sigh: "The six major Hollywoods are the same, why is the gap so big?"

On Disney, what Zhuke saw was oppression;

And in the process of working with Paramount, Zhuke saw full sincerity;

That night.

Before Zucker went home, he stayed at Angelina Jolie's house.

"I heard you're getting married soon?" Zhu Ke asked afterwards.

"Huh? I didn't expect you to know." Julie smiled.

Zhuke smiled and said, "Of course I know, Billy Bob Thornton. He and you must have been connected by the drama because of the movie "Air Traffic Slug". Recently, I have read your reports again."

Julie showed an interesting look and said, "You still have the time to read gossip."

Suddenly, Zhuke smiled bitterly.

What about billionaires watching gossip?

This is human nature!

Speaking of which, Julie is about to get married and is also a second marriage.

In 1996, Julie, who was only 21 years old, married Johnny Lee Miller, the already well-known actor at the time. However... Later, Angelina Jolie was too devoted to filming the movie "The Love of the Nishang" and fell into a lesbian complex. She began to separate from Johnny Lee Miller and divorced in 1999.

Zhu Ke knew these things.

At the same time, as a time traveler, Zhuke also knew that she and Billy Bob Thornton could not go long.

The famous Brad Pitt is just Julie's third marriage partner.

Of course, the two of them later divorced.

"Tsk tsk tsk tsk ~"

Did Zhuke feel in his heart: "Your circle is so chaotic."

.........

The next day.

After taking a shower, Zhu Ke left Julie's home and went to Jin Shuguang Entertainment Group.

"Boss, why are you back soon?" ceo Victor wondered.

Zhuke waved his hand and smiled, "What are you not here to do? After all, "Tomb Raider" is still in preparation period, and it is estimated that it will take until June/July. There is no hurry now. However, Paramount's service attitude is really nothing to say. It's so good that I can't bear to come back."

"I know." Victor laughed too.

Zhuke served as the producer of the Tomb Raider project and collaborated with Paramount Pictures, which is not a big deal.

Before, Zhuke and Redstone interviewed, which caused sensation and attention, and many media and newspapers across the United States reported it. Now, it has been confirmed that Zhuke serves as the producer of "Tomb Raider", so the media will naturally not miss it.

There have been quite a lot of news reports about Zhuke these days.

A few days later.

Someone came to Paramount.

"Mr. Wald, this is our revised script. You can read it again. If there is any problem, we will modify it in time." Executive producer Tom Harris said respectfully.

Look!

Look at their attitude!

Disney is far behind

Zhuke smiled and said, "Tom, you sit down first, I'll take a look at the revised script."

In fact, the so-called Tomb Raider is a tomb robber from the Great Heavenly Kingdom, but it is all called "adventure". It has to be said that in terms of changing concepts, the Americans are indeed shameless in doing this.

The most typical one is the Hollywood modern war movie!

Hollywood is very clever in blaming all the killings on the conflict of civilizations, not the people who start the war. They can invade other countries and claim to be the party of justice... Only the Americans can do such robber logic.

The same is true for the Tomb Raider movie.

It was obviously a tomb robbery movie, but because the producer set a background for the heroine Laura to rob the tomb, everything became high-sounding because it set a "for the sake of her father's wish".

"Digging a grave and erecting a archway, you're so damn good!" Zhu Ke said smacking his lips.

Zhu Ke is quite satisfied with the script.

After all, Zhuke has watched the movie "Tomb Raider" many times before he traveled through time, and his memory is timeless.

Zhuke put down the script and asked, "Did you consider the director's candidate?"

"Yes!" Tom Harris said solemnly: "Stephen Somos, we think he is the most suitable person."

Stephen Somos, a well-known Hollywood director, was written by him.

"He's not right." Zhuke blurted out.

"Uh?" Tom was surprised.

Zhuke explained: "I admit that Stephen Somos is a very good director, but don't forget that our Tomb Raider is a fantasy action movie. How bad Stephen Somos is in action movies, you don't know, just look at the action scenes in "The Mummy" and you'll know."

In 2002, Stephen Somos directed the film "Van Helsing", and Hugh Jackman and Kate Beckinsale played the leading roles, with the film investing up to $160 million.

However... this ambitious work ended in a box office defeat!

The producer Universal Pictures suffered a lot of losses and killed the director.

The action scenes in the movie "Van Helsing" have caused countless screen criticisms.

How could Zucker agree to let Stephen Somos be the director of Tomb Raider?

"Mr. Wald, who is your suggestion to be the director?"

Tom Harris' proposal was refuted, but he was not annoyed at all. Instead, he looked at Zhuke with gratitude, and his words were extremely respectful.

Oh, this attitude has benefited Zhuke very much.

Paramount is too good at being a human being, where can I find such talents?

"Simon West!"

Zucker said.

Simon West is a new director who has just begun in Hollywood.

In 1997, he directed his first film, "The Prison in the Sky", which created a global box office of US$220 million, making a big profit for Disney Group.

"Tomb Raider", "Expectations 2", "Mechanic"...

Movies like this are all his masterpieces.

He is a director who is very good at creating tough guys on the screen. The action scenes under his camera make people thrive again and again.

When he proposed this new director, Zucker thought he would take some effort to convince Tom Harris and Paramount Pictures. Who knew... they agreed with Zucker's statement in just two days.

In Jordan's words: "We trust you, Juke, and your professionalism."

Take a look!

Take a look!

This collaboration with Paramount made Zucker feel very happy. Even when his own Wald Pictures made a movie, Zucker did not feel so smooth.
Chapter completed!