Looking at the actor's photo, Alan felt that he looked a little familiar, but he couldn't remember his name for a moment.
I continued to look down at the information - Hugh Grant.
With his extremely melancholy eyes, he has earned the title of male god of art films.
According to information, a film called "Maurice" released this year is expected to help him win the Best Actor Award at the Venice Film Festival.
Alan hasn't seen the film called "Maurice" yet.
Pointing at the information, he asked Patrice, "What's the plot of this movie?"
Patrice looked a little strange when he saw Alan asking this. He hesitated and hummed for a long time before whispering, "Master... This movie is an art film, mainly about the relationship between noble masters..."
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The affection between noble young masters.
Alan was stunned...
Holy shit…
It appeared! Our great country's traditional film and television theme of treasure level!
When Alan heard about this kind of subject matter, he felt disgusted and disgusted. He either opposed it or simply didn't like it.
…
After listening to Patrice's introduction and then looking at Hugh Grant, Alan always felt that this guy's eyes were not melancholy, but like a little bottom.
“Can he act that feeling out?”
Alan now has some doubts about whether the people who make that kind of movie can perform normal emotional scenes.
"Don't worry, Master. He has taken my classes before and has debuted for several years. There is no problem with his acting skills."
"No, no, no, like this..."
When Allen makes a film, he pays more attention to the feeling, or the artistic conception, just like Meryl's temperament of being righteous on the outside but coquettish on the inside. He doesn't want to portray the husband as an incompetent person.
When the husband is incompetent, it is inevitable that the wife will cheat, which takes away some of the excitement.
After a brief pause, Allen said, "Let's do this... arrange for someone to take these two leading actors to... go to Gambia! Let them observe life more. Um... by the way, let the leading actor and actress get to know each other first, and let them act like a couple. This time, we will invite them to travel in the name of the crew, and all expenses will be charged to the crew!"
Allen came up with a solution that made him feel good: let the actors experience life!
The male protagonist goes to observe black ducks, and the female protagonist goes to observe rich women buying prostitutes. It just so happens that these two groups are present in his "Economic Development Zone" in Gambia!
During this process, the male and female protagonists can also get to know each other, which is perfect!
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"Okay..." Since Alan had already spoken, Patrice did not refuse. This young master of his was more casual when filming and focused more on playing around. It seemed that the actors chosen this time did not satisfy him so much. Thinking of this, Patrice's eyes turned.
He is already over fifty years old, not young anymore. Following the Earl, his status is far inferior to that of Butler Hut. Even compared with Siphis, he is not qualified, but...
In this situation, we can't just do our job well, right?
How long will it take before I can get a title under the young master?
Patrice can’t just talk about work, so he decided to start from other aspects to demonstrate his own value!
Thinking of this, Patrice glanced at Alan who was still staring at the information, and said softly: "Master, I encountered a rather interesting thing in Hollywood during my trip to the United States this time. I wonder if you are interested."
"Oh? From Hollywood? Tell me about it."
Alan thought it was a scandal about some celebrity and instantly became interested. If we talk about scandals, it must be something American!
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"When I went to Hollywood this time, I happened to hear from a friend that there was a Chinese from the Archipelago who went to Hollywood to get information. It was said that he wanted to acquire a film and television company and enter the film and television industry. Hahahaha... This Chinese from the Archipelago was like a headless fly, running into obstacles everywhere and having money but nowhere to spend it."
Seeing that Alan was interested, Patrice began to whisper about the interesting things he encountered in Hollywood.
But this matter was not some circle gossip as Allen imagined, but about an archipelago country being taken advantage of.
It turned out that this time when Patrice went to the United States to select actors, he met an old friend from Paris. During the conversation, the other party mentioned this group of people from the archipelago who had recently appeared in Hollywood. They were very arrogant, but they had no connections, and they were not very professional in gathering information. Many Hollywood producers or film and television companies regarded them as scammers, so...
The people of this archipelago are now being left out in the cold and treated like clowns.
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When Alan heard that it was an islander, his interest instantly disappeared. He caught a glimpse of the game console that was forcibly taken from William on the desk.
Recently, the Japanese are very excited!
Picking up the stolen game console, Allen frowned and asked, "Do you know which island company wants to acquire the film and television company?"
"Sony! The one that makes the Walkman."
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It's Sony?!
Alan glanced at Patrice. This old guy told him this kind of thing for no reason. It must not be as simple as he said for fun.
Thinking of this...
Several clues were instantly connected: the victim, rich, not very knowledgeable, wanting to acquire a film and television company, and an islander. This clue formed a line.
"You mean... we can get involved?"
Thinking of these key information, Alan had some impression that Sony was a well-known sucker. It seemed that the people of the islands really wanted to acquire the film and television company. They were not scammers as Americans imagined!
"Yes! Haha, Master, you have the same idea?"
Patrick saw that Alan finally remembered and a surprised smile appeared on his face at the right time.
As a film teacher who was also an actor when he was young, Patrice thinks his acting skills are still good.
Since the people from the islands want to acquire a film and television company, and those people in Hollywood don't take them seriously, then...
Why not ask this young master of ours to take action?
Compared to Hollywood film and television companies, is a film and television company backed by a count more attractive to Japanese people?
The people of this archipelago are richer than those in Hong Kong!
Patrice knew that his earl had been in some financial trouble recently.
Anyway, the truth of the matter is not important to Patrice, but this is a way to make money. He found out the news and passed it to the count, which is a credit. As for whether Allen is willing to do it or not, it depends on Sir Allen's intention!
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Looking at Patrice, Alan tapped his fingers on the table in thought.
He remembered that Charles seemed to have visited the island country last year, and the popularity has not subsided yet.
As for the Japanese, although they admire their American godfather very much, they are also full of affection and yearning for Britain.
Otherwise, how could the so-called "leaving Asia and joining Europe" be played out? !
They just lack the means.
Now……
Since there is a sucker from the island country who wants to acquire the film and television company, why not acquire it?
Compared to going to their godfather's Hollywood for acquisition, isn't it a better choice to go to Britain, their godfather's country?
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"Can you contact them?"
Alan is a little interested in this group of Japanese people!
But he couldn't show too much enthusiasm. He wanted the people from the islands to come to him on their own initiative. However, a new problem arose in the process. He was not in Hollywood. He needed a middleman, or a lobbyist, to put on a show in front of the islanders.
"Sure, Master! The last time I was there, I met the leader of their acquisition team and had a few words with them."
"Um!"
Alan looked at Patrice deeply. This old guy is very capable and knows how to keep a backup plan!
"Well... this time you go over there and schedule the young actor's schedule, and by the way... test them to see if they would like to invest in my new movie. Let's get to know each other first."
"Oh? Master, who are you?"
Patrice looked at Alan. This was a good opportunity. The Count was going to make another movie. It was not impossible to let the Japanese people participate and make it the first cooperation project between the two sides.
"Then... Young Master, how exactly should we cooperate if you want them to?"
"Let's talk about it after we get in touch! Don't be so enthusiastic. Just think of it as information accidentally leaked during a chat. We'll see what else happens after we get in touch."
Alan had never let Patrice do such a thing before, and it was not easy to explain it to him in too much detail, so he decided to do it himself this time.
"Okay, Master! I'll go back and make the arrangements first!"
"Go ahead."
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Patrice stood up and walked out of Allen's study. As soon as he opened the door, he saw Huth who was about to knock on the door.
"Good afternoon, Butler Hutt. Are you here to see the young master as well? I just finished talking to the young master."
"Well...thank you for your hard work."
Hut smiled politely, waited for Patrice to make room for him, and then went in. Then he watched Patrice carefully close the door and leave.
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"What happened again?"
Alan was still studying the game console in his hand. Speaking of the island country, it seems that the current game console manufacturer has not developed very well, right?
Is there any chance to take advantage of them?
We need to arrange someone to investigate.
Hearing Hut's voice, Allen looked up at Hut.
"Master... a small urgent matter. Butler Capel just called and said he would come to visit you tomorrow and convey His Highness's words."
"Oh...what time is it?"
Allen didn't take it seriously that Charles sent a butler so quickly. He thought that Charles came back and saw the prey he sent, and was so happy that he prepared to give him a return gift.
"Tomorrow... Sir Capel said that they will leave from London around ten o'clock and arrive here at one or two o'clock in the afternoon. The exact time depends on the road conditions. He will call me in advance when they are about to arrive."
"Um……"
Alan, who was fiddling with the game console in his hand and didn't pay much attention to it, suddenly stopped and asked uncertainly: "Leaving from London? Your Highness is not at Highgrove Manor?"
"Then I don't know. Sir Capel called from London."
After Hut reported the situation, he saw that Alan was in deep thought, so he did not continue to disturb Alan, but quietly turned around and left the study.
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Yesterday, Allen personally sent William home. William and the princess lived in Highgrove Manor, but now Butler Capel called from London.
this……
Alan couldn't help feeling a headache when he thought about this. He was afraid of getting involved in Charles' family affairs, and he didn't want to take sides.
Forget it, let’s wait until Capel comes tomorrow.
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The next day, after finishing his work in the morning, Allen, who had nothing to do, went back to take a short nap, but until two o'clock in the afternoon, there was still no news of Capel's arrival.
Just as he was about to ask Hut if he was delayed on the way, he saw Hut hurried into the bedroom and said to Allen who had just woken up, "Master, Butler Capel will be here in 20 minutes."
"Okay! Um...are you ready?"
“Everything is ready!”
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With the help of the servants, Alan changed into a neat riding suit and walked slowly towards the stable.
He was going to wash the horse, and he was going to wash the horse Charles had given him himself.
Now that Charles's butler is here, we have to put in some superficial effort. Look, the Earl is very fond of the horse given by Your Highness. He treats it as a treasure and even bathes the horse himself.
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The old black Rolls-Royce slowly drove into the gate of the manor, with a dignified and elegant aura.
As soon as he got off the car, Capel looked at Huth who had been waiting for a long time, stretched out his hand and shook hands with Huth, and said, "Sir Huth, thank you for waiting here, where is Sir Allen?"
"The young master is washing the horse. Look, would you like to wait in the reception room for a while?"
"Oh? Then let's go together and meet His Excellency first."
Capel did not despise him and followed Huth as they walked and chatted. When they reached the stable, he saw from afar Alan holding a shower head and carefully bathing the white horse that His Highness had given him.
Seeing this, Capell smiled. Others might not know, but he knew it very well. Lord Allen never liked riding horses, and even had a history of riding cows. Even little Prince William was taught to ride a cow by him. Why would he take the initiative to bathe the horse when he had nothing to do?
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Allen saw Huth and Capel coming out of the corner of his eye. He pretended to have just noticed them and said with a smile, "Sir Capel, when did you get here? Hahaha, we meet again."
Watching Alan giving the horse a shower while talking, the white horse was a little evasive and uncooperative towards the hot water coming out of Alan's shower head, but it didn't dare to move. The expression on the horse's face seemed very aggrieved.
Seeing this scene, Capel said cheerfully, "Just arrived, Mr. Allen. Nice to see you. I hope I didn't disturb you."
"No, no! Let's go..." Alan had been giving the horse a shower for more than ten minutes. He was already a little impatient and handed the shower head to the servant.
"Hehe..." Capel smiled and looked around again, then walked to Allen's side and said, "Your Excellency...it's good to take a walk outside. I'm here mainly to convey your Highness's intentions."
"Oh? That's fine..."
Alan didn't care. He thought it was some secret that was not suitable for outsiders to hear, so he just took Capel for a stroll along the path.
"Sir Allen... His Highness wants you to accompany him on a visit to Spain in a few days, and he has prepared a good thing for you."