In a lounge of a banquet hall at the Beverly Hills Hilton Hotel, Eva Green inquired about Charles Capet from her Agent.
"Charles Capet, a young and rising talented producer in Hollywood. We French are more familiar with him than others," said Dominique Bernard, a veteran French Agent who had cultivated Sophie Marceau.
Charles Capet earning 400 million euro from the European Championship in France was big news.
"I know, he's very impressive. He invited me to dinner tomorrow evening," Eva Green, having just entered Hollywood, was a little worried.
Dominique Bernard smiled and casually asked, "Charles Capet can be said to be Hollywood's youngest and most promising film company owner. His mother is of French descent, which perhaps gives him a certain affinity for French actresses. Marion Cotillard is already close to signing with Capet Pictures to star in the blockbuster 'the da vinci code,' a film with a budget exceeding 100 million dollars."
"Your film 'the dreamers' led Hollywood to discover you, and you played the female lead in 'kingdom of heaven.'"
"Marion Cotillard's film 'Love Me If You Dare' also led Charles Capet to bring her into Hollywood, where she got the female lead in 'the da vinci code.'"
"Marion Cotillard met Charles Capet at the Cannes Film Festival, and you know what she got!"
Eva Green was stunned. The newspapers had reported that Marion Cotillard had also won 8 million euro with Charles Capet during that time!
"I, I just..." Eva Green started to become vague.
Dominique Bernard understood and said directly, "Are you worried Charles Capet has other intentions towards you?"
After running a hand through his already thinning hair, Dominique Bernard sighed, "Given his status and wealth, female stars and actresses are now flocking to him. The number of female stars who want to sleep with him could probably stretch from Los Angeles to Paris!"
Eva Green shook her head and explained, "I'm not worried about that. Mr. Capet is young and handsome and very popular with women."
"It's just that I saw in his eyes an appreciation for me and another kind of feeling."
"Another kind, what feeling?" Dominique Bernard asked.
"It's that kind of look, as if he's a bit puzzled, or perhaps a little regretful," Eva Green explained after thinking for a moment.
"Puzzled, regretful?" Dominique Bernard frowned, "It must be 'the dreamers.' That film was rated NC-17 in the United States, and your performance in it was too daring."
"Fortunately, it was affirmed by many filmmakers and you didn't become known as a special actress!"
After speaking, Dominique Bernard also let out a breath and continued, "Charles Capet is a very lucky opportunity for you. You must cherish it. No matter what, knowing a Hollywood producer will be of great benefit to you."
Eva Green nodded, of course, she understood how the entertainment industry worked.
The next day, Capet Pictures.
"Charles, I hope Christian Bale plays the undercover police officer in the gang at the police station!" Ridley Scott suggested.
"Christian Bale!" Charles Capet thought for a moment and then nodded. Next year, 'batman begins' would be released, and Christian Bale would gain a huge wave of popularity.
"We had contact with Jack Nicholson before, and he was willing to play the gang boss. Even with a change of director, I believe he'd still be willing," Charles Capet said, then moved on to the important roles.
"Now, for the actor to play Billy, the male lead with more screen time, we need an actor with both acting skills and box office appeal!"
"I originally favored Johnny Depp, but he's filming two back-to-back sequels for the 'pirates of the caribbean' series and doesn't have the availability."
Ridley Scott thought for a while, then suggested, "I'd like to contact Brad Pitt to play Billy."
"He previously rejected the role of Colin!" Charles Capet reminded Ridley Scott. Colin was the character Christian Bale was going to play.
"Charles, Billy's role in the script is clearly more significant than Colin's, and Brad Pitt's acting and status perfectly fit. I think he will be willing to accept the challenge!" Ridley Scott explained.
Charles Capet tapped on the table. If the two male leads were Brad Pitt and Christian Bale, and the director was Ridley Scott, what would this version of 'the departed' be like? It would be too different from the one in his memory.
Martin Scorsese's version only highlighted Leonardo DiCaprio's role, and the film lacked depth and thought. Matt Damon's portrayal of Colin was even a disaster.
"Alright, Ridley, you can start preparations. I'll have the company fully support you," Charles Capet suddenly felt ambitious. Martin Scorsese's patronizing attitude had already annoyed Charles Capet.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Matt Damon's acting skills now truly couldn't compare to Brad Pitt and Christian Bale.
Script revisions, actor selection, and crew assembly would probably take at least four or five months. Charles Capet was not in a hurry.
After Ridley Scott left, Charles Capet immediately called for Phyllis Jones.
"Phyllis, Jordan Belfort, the stockbroker who was expelled by the National Association of Securities Dealers and jailed for defrauding clients a few years ago, wrote his autobiography 'the wolf of wall street' while in prison. Get the film adaptation rights." Charles Capet wanted to directly snatch another project from director Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio, ensuring Martin Scorsese wouldn't have any high-grossing films in the future.
"Jordan Belfort's autobiography 'the wolf of wall street,' I think Donna read this autobiography before," Phyllis Jones nodded. This autobiography sold moderately, and the price wouldn't be too expensive.
"Has he been released from prison yet?" Phyllis Jones hadn't paid much attention.
"He got out after four years. He was paroled last year, I think. He's pretty much a free man, and he's a celebrity now. Just find him and get the film adaptation rights for his autobiography 'the wolf of wall street,'" Charles Capet certainly wouldn't communicate with a fraudster himself now.
"Okay!" Phyllis Jones agreed and then left the office.
'the wolf of wall street' tells the complete story of Jordan Belfort's journey from an ordinary salesman to a millionaire, and then his imprisonment and the shattering of his fortune after experiencing Frenziedly amass wealth, heavy drinking, drug use, and money laundering.
He was just a financial madman; calling himself the wolf of wall street was just gilding the lily. At his peak, his net worth was only just over a hundred million dollars.
Who is the wolf of wall street? It's hostile takeover expert Carl Icahn, or the bigwigs in hedge funds who can truly be called that.
As for when 'the wolf of wall street' would be filmed? God knows. It depends on which producer or director wants to prepare it. We'll discuss it when they come to the company!