King of Hollywood

Chapter 367: 91 Unexpected

Chapter 367: Chapter 91 Unexpected

“William Wallace? Scottish independence? If Adrian chose this theme, he must have short-circuited his brain,” said a certain British journalist upon hearing the news, “Not to mention how inevitably connected William Wallace is to Scottish independence, the topic of Scottish Independence itself wouldn’t be endearing. If this were true, I wouldn’t support him anymore.”

Of course, there were people with different opinions, “Maybe it’s about introducing Robert Bruce through William Wallace. The movie is said to be titled ‘Braveheart,’ a moniker Robert Bruce had during his fight for Scottish independence.”

However, journalists or critics who held this view were few and far between; most deemed the topic boring. It was bound to spark controversy and criticism, not something fit for the Miracle Director. The ordinary people of the United Kingdom weren’t as concerned.

“Who cares about that, as long as it’s enjoyable,” said an indifferent British youth when interviewed on the street, “His movies are always good-looking, cool, or moving. I like him; as long as it’s entertaining, that’s all that matters. It’s just a movie, after all.”

Americans thought the topic was quite interesting: “Perhaps Adrian developed an interest in history while making ‘Forrest Gump,’ and now he wants to try filming ancient war scenes. Given some similarities, choosing Scottish independence as a theme is quite sensible.”

Naturally, this last statement was an oblique reference to the United States’ own independence from the United Kingdom. The mockery and schadenfreude implied between the lines hinted at the American audience’s eagerness to watch the drama unfold. It’s really quite intriguing that on the one hand, Americans always seem to gravitate towards the British, trying to appear more like them, while on the other hand, they love to draw clear lines and mock them. It’s somewhat like a rebellious son and a conservative father.

Furthermore, the French also joined in the discussion, since the Miracle Director had cast Sophie Marceau as the female lead—and it was rumored that he’d invited her to play a supporting role in another film. Whether it was William Wallace or Scottish independence mattered little to them; they were only curious about who Sophie was portraying.

“Although many French princesses married into England historically, none was suitable during the time from William Wallace’s uprising to his capture and execution, and until Scottish independence. So who could Sophie’s French princess be?” French media raised such a topic, sparking endless debate.

To see the entertainment media of several countries engage in discussions over a film with scarce released information was something perhaps only Miracle Director Adrian could achieve. But the debates, while persistent, weren’t particularly intense, certainly not when compared to the outcry of ’92. After all, neither Bossworth Film nor Adrian himself had confirmed anything in any forum, and lead actors Russell Crowe and Sophie Marceau had kept silent on the matter. Therefore, the media remained in a speculative phase, but because there was no outright denial, the speculations continued unabated, the media and public’s curiosity not easily quenched.

“This is equivalent to promoting ‘Braveheart,'” Adrian didn’t care in the slightest. The leak of the information was intentional, precisely for this purpose.

However, the biggest winner in these discussions was Russell Crowe. Originally just a second or third-tier actor, wherever he went now, if he encountered journalists, they would seize him to ask questions about ‘Braveheart.’ This fervor exceeded even that of when he was first chosen as the male lead for ‘Braveheart.’ Crowe was thrilled, yet didn’t lose his head, always tight-lipped, not revealing a word. He was savvy and much smarter than some.

“Don’t you think this seems a bit odd, me talking to a little girl about football?” In a spacious and bright conference room, Tom Cruise flipped through the script, frowning.

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