Chapter 54: Relationship within a relationship
Before late April, "The Scorpion King" starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson held its premiere in North America.
Hoke took his little brother Edward, who was carrying a bag, into the El Capitan Cinema before the red carpet started.
Then, I met the square-faced girl Catherine and her kneeling and licking boy Eric.
Catherine stepped forward and hugged Hawke forcefully: "Everything that happened in Park City was like a miracle. You really opened the door to the film industry for me and Eric."
Hawke deliberately joked: "If you go bankrupt due to investment in movies in the future, don't blame me."
Catherine said seriously and seriously: "Then it must be that I was too arrogant and did not hire you to run the movie for me. "
The words were so nice that even Hawke found it pleasant. He said to Eric: "I was praised so highly by your girlfriend that I fell down. It must be miserable."
He looked at Catherine and asked Eric: "Don't you think Catherine is becoming more and more attractive?
Eric put his hands into his trousers pockets. Said: "Because I am happy, "D.C. Heights" is doing well in the video tape market. After Castle Rock Pictures bought it out, it took less than a month to recover its investment in the video tape and DVD market. ”
There was more confidence in his smile: "Castle Rock Pictures has decided to participate in the investment of my new film."
Catherine corrected: "Remember, it is our new film."
E Rick's confidence disappeared instantly and he quickly said: "Yes, yes, it's our new film."
Nearby, a dressed-up couple passed by, and the strong man among them spotted an acquaintance out of the corner of his eye and immediately turned his head Glanced over here.
Miller Collins slowed down and his eyes fell on Eric.
That kind of artistic temperament is so attractive to him.
My wife Maria was holding a little girl on her hand, and the little girl asked: "Dad, why don't you leave?"
Miller quickly followed and pointed to his wife at the same time. Over there: "I saw a few familiar people, we met at Tracy Gym."
Maria also looked over there, they looked familiar indeed.
The three of them left quickly and entered the VIP room.
Eric suddenly felt uncomfortable all over. He looked around but only saw the backs of a family of three.
Hoke saw him looking around and asked, "Are you waiting for someone?"
Katherine pricked up her ears.
Eric shook his head: "No, I just felt someone staring at me, but I didn't notice it."
Hoke joked: "Maybe a beautiful woman has taken a liking to you."< br>
Eric made his attitude clear: "I belong to Catherine both physically and mentally, and I am not interested in other women."
Catherine was very happy because there was a director whose work was on the market kneeling and licking her, which really made her stand out in the circle. Big rise.
A few people chatted for a while and then entered the VIP room together.
Hoke basically didn't know the people inside. Eric, the video director, couldn't speak in Hollywood. Strictly speaking, Catherine was not a member of the film industry.
The three of them found a place to sit down and chat.
Edward felt uncomfortable all over, so he told Hawke and went to hang out alone.
The crew and creative staff walked in one after another at this time, as well as Johnson’s manager’s wife Dany Garcia.
The latter came to Hawke and said: "Wait a moment, Dawn will find an opportunity to introduce you to Stephen Sommers."
Hoke smiled : "There's no rush."
After waiting for a moment, Johnson came over and said something, and Hawke followed him to the crew's side.
Stephen Sommers is an impressive Hollywood director. His two most famous works are "The Mummy" and "The Mummy Returns."
Johnson introduced both parties.
Steven Sommers shook hands with Hawke: "The publicity you created was good. Johnson's popularity skyrocketed in a short period of time, and the movie also benefited from it."
Hawk Ke said: "I hope it will help the movie box office."
Stephen said politely: "It will help, young man, he has a bright future."
This introduction meant a little contact, and Stephen Sommers quickly left. Johnson said: "All the big guys in the industry are like this. Let alone you, I can barely speak in front of him."
The power and status gap between the two sides great.
Hoke understands that Johnson's reputation as a giant in the professional wrestling world only gives him a higher starting point than the average person, but he is still a newcomer to the Hollywood film industry.
Johnson suddenly remembered something: "By the way, there is someone I want to introduce to you. Let's go over there while we have time now?"
Hawke knew as soon as he heard this that he had encountered someone and something in trouble.
He is a good man, and he likes to help people solve their problems: "Let's go."
Johnson searched in the crowd, saw a big girl, and called Hawke to go over with him .
Hoke looked around as he walked. The girl was not tall and had a very good figure. Her face was pretty even with makeup. Her skin tone was slightly darker. She didn’t know whether she had tanned or looked like Johnson. , possessing part-black ancestry.
Johnson came to the girl and introduced: "This is Allison Faith, her mother and I are good friends; Allison, this is Hawk Osment, who works in West Coast Entertainment Founder of the room ”
"Nice to meet you." Alison's voice was clear and her words had a rhythm.
Hoke responded politely.
Johnson asked: "Where is your mother? Why is she missing?"
Alison said: "She was here just now, but then I met a handsome black guy and chatted with him. A few words, I don’t know where I went.”
Hoke subconsciously thought of Edward.
Alison seemed to be very dependent on her mother: "I'll go find her."
When the others left, Johnson simply said: "Alison used to be a child star and singer. She was famous for a while before she was fifteen years old, but she met Her irresponsible father squandered all the money she earned, and her parents divorced and fought for her custody. Her career development has been frustrated in the past few years, and she has not released any new records and has few opportunities to perform. "
Hoke grasped its The key: "She wants to become famous?"
"Yes, she and her mother both want to regain their acting careers." Johnson added: "The divorce lawsuit is time-consuming and labor-intensive, but everything is fine. It’s over. Alison has grown up and has signed with a record company again. A new record may be released this year.”
Hoke thought of other places, a divorced woman with a newly grown child. Daughter, that handsome black guy...
Sure enough, Alison came back with an attractive middle-aged woman on her arm, and Edward was followed by the woman.
Looking at the body outline alone, the middle-aged woman is simply the older version of Alison.
Hoke looked at Edward, who came quickly and automatically stood behind him.
Alison’s mother’s name is Joanna. After Johnson made the introduction, he said directly: “Joe, I suggest you find a time to have a good talk with Hawke. Hawke is very important in image creation and reputation management. There is a way, maybe it can help Alison."
Joanna glanced at Edward behind Hawke and said with a smile: "Can you leave me a business card?"
Hawke took out his business card and handed it over: "If you need anything, just call me. I can provide you with different plans and choices."
Joanna still believed Johnson's words and said: " Let’s find a chance to have a good talk.”
Someone from the crew came to announce the entrance, and most of the people in the VIP room left.
Hoke fell behind and looked at the mother and daughter Joanna and Alison in front of her. As she walked, she started thinking, how could a has-been female singer or a child star become famous?
For a while, he had no clue and put it aside for the time being.
Hawke met Eric again when entering.
The latter suggested: "Let's have a drink after the movie?"
Hawk responded: "Okay, I'll treat you."
Entering the screening room, Hawke and Edward came to sit in the third row.
Eric and Catherine were next to them.
There is also a guest seat at the back, and people are coming one after another.
The location of Miller Collins’ family of three is in the fourth row.
(End of this chapter)