King of Hollywood

Chapter 372: 96 What's going on?!

Chapter 372: Chapter 96 What’s going on?!

Adrian had just finished speaking when Simpson had not yet replied, but Harvey Weinstein’s eyes lit up first.

“I have no doubt about that, so Don must recover as quickly as possible, and there are even more outstanding movies waiting for you.” He spoke rapidly, his expression tinged with excitement.

Although “The Rock” couldn’t make it for the Thanksgiving to Christmas release period due to post-production issues, it was already scheduled for the New Year’s release slot. Whether it was internal or public screenings, it had received positive reviews on the commercial front. The Weinstein brothers might have started with independent films and built quite a reputation, but if it weren’t for Adrian’s emergence, Miramax’s prestige would have been a notch higher by now.

But their ambition was not limited to this, becoming a major company that stands shoulder to shoulder with Hollywood and the Seven Major Film Companies was their goal. Otherwise, why would they constantly want to invest in big productions? Now that Adrian had given them this opportunity, and given how optimistic they were about the commercial prospects of “The Rock” from the internal screenings – after all, the Weinstein brothers had been struggling in Hollywood for over a decade and certainly had an eye for potential – coupled with the continuous praise following the screenings, they naturally wanted to redouble their efforts.

“Don’t worry, Harvey, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future, right, Don?” Adrian chuckled to himself and then joined in reassuringly.

Continuing the collaboration with Simpson and Brokheimer was also a good thing. As mentioned before, although Brokheimer had an exceptional eye for commercial rhythm, which earned him the title of Gold medal producer, he wasn’t quite like Simpson when it came to pursuing commercial value while also catering to mainstream societal tastes. Adrian was curious to see what certain movies would turn out like with Simpson’s involvement and wouldn’t mind guiding Michael Bay along as well.

Michael Bay was a decent director, but once he also took on the role of producer, he tended to get carried away, fully embracing his style without considering other factors. However, as he climbed the ladder of success, asking for the power of a producer was something every well-known director did, so one could only hope he would learn something from Simpson, who held higher clout than Brokheimer.

Of course, some movies were better off unchanged; Simpson also had his weaknesses. These all needed careful consideration and balance.

“Of course, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future.” Simpson replied with a smile, aware that Adrian had warned him more than once about his drug problem. This near-death experience also made him appreciate the preciousness of life, and he felt somewhat grateful. Besides, Adrian’s current reputation was soaring whether in directing, producing, or other areas, and Simpson had no reason to refuse.

Even if they spoke vaguely, the matter seemed to be settled. After a few more words, Adrian began to look around distractedly.

Weinstein noticed his state and teased, “Alright, it seems Ed’s attention has shifted elsewhere. Let’s not keep him any longer.”

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