Chapter 143

After the global premiere of Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith at the Cannes Film Festival, it was released in over 110 countries and regions.

It was shown in 3,661 theaters in North America, grossing 108 million dollars in the opening weekend.

Fortunately, the reputation of the prequel trilogy of Star Wars was not very good, and George Lucas had stated he would no longer personally direct the series.

In Manhattan, near Times Square in the Conde Nast Building, on the set of The Devil Wears Prada, Charles chatted about the movie with director David Frankel in the office.

"LV brands provided us with many clothing needs; I invited Patricia Field, who worked with me on Sex and the City, to handle the film's costumes. She said that choosing clothes this time was a real happy trouble!" David Frankel also wanted to shoot in important locations like the Museum of Modern Art and Bryant Park, but the $35 million budget wasn't enough.

"This is a women's urban film; fashion is an important expression method. Clothing is indeed one of the key expressions," although many people outside didn't hold much hope for this movie, Charles himself was optimistic.

"Miranda is an independent feminist, and Andy is a growing girl. Our theme focuses on the workspace and personal ideal pursuits of women, using the special features of the fashion industry to concretely externalize the character's psychological changes and image positioning!"

David Frankel also used the comedic shell to showcase the plight of women in a traditional male-dominated society, a sort of female consciousness expression.

Charles stood up and said with a smile, "The current shooting of the movie is pretty good, and women's films are not necessarily without a way out.

I'm heading back to Los Angeles in a couple of days. Any issues can be resolved by the producer.

Besides, the mansion you needed for Miranda's character has been agreed upon for shooting in the Upper East Side!"

After leaving the director's office, Charles went to Anne Hathaway's dressing room. Because Charles specifically requested Anne Hathaway for this film, it saved a lot of unnecessary auditions.

Anne Hathaway also liked this film very much since it meant she no longer had to only shoot princess movies that appealed to teenagers.

"How's it going, learning a lot from acting with Meryl?" Charles asked with a smile.

Anne Hathaway nodded, "In terms of expressions, movements, and emotions, Meryl is really amazing! The screenwriter even deliberately cut a lot of her lines, thinking she didn't need so many lines."

"From the first look at the script, both I and the screenwriter, as well as the involved producers, had Meryl Streep pegged for Miranda's role!" Charles explained. Indeed, Meryl Streep's performance in this movie was simply stunning.

Anne Hathaway leaned close to Charles, wrapped her arms around his neck, and whispered, "Will you come to my room tonight? I prepared your favorite whiskey and ice!"

"Oh, that's impressive," Charles smiled and then kissed her on the lips, "Don't worry, I'll come tonight. I'll go back to Los Angeles the day after tomorrow!"

After leaving Anne Hathaway's dressing room, Charles was preparing to leave the set when Phyllis Jones found him.

"Boss, Will Smith invited Italian director Gabriele Muccino to direct The Pursuit of Happiness because he greatly admires Gabriele Muccino's previous films The Last Kiss and Remember Me, My Love."

Charles nodded and asked, "The director is set, what about the other actors? When can the film start shooting?"

"The other actors are still being selected. The film is expected to start shooting in San Francisco in October," Phyllis Jones quickly explained.

"Okay," Charles said as he walked, suddenly seeing two beautiful women approaching him.

"Good afternoon, Mr. Capet!"

"Good afternoon," Charles nodded, then looked at the tall beauty and complimented, "As expected of a Victoria's Secret model, truly different!"

Yes, it was Adriana Lima, the Victoria's Secret model making a cameo in the movie. Charles most vividly remembered her dancing with Michael Jackson during his concert.

Adriana Lima said cheerfully, "Just being able to participate in the movie makes me happy. Mr. Capet, you should come watch the Victoria's Secret Show at the end of the year!"

Charles nodded; Brazilian models were really numerous and sexy, hot, and wild.

"Emily Blunt, your performance was really good," Charles said to the slightly shorter woman next to him, who played the mean assistant in the film.

"Oh, thank you, I had to go through nine rounds of auditions for this role and did a lot of preparation!" Emily Blunt, a Brit, had only appeared in a few British productions. The Devil Wears Prada was her first Hollywood movie.

Charles looked at Emily Blunt a few more times, feeling she looked familiar but couldn't remember exactly why. However, her acting was indeed good, and she was beautiful.

After Charles and his team left, Adriana Lima held Emily Blunt's arm, excited, "Did you hear? Charles Capet said your performance was good. He is going to remember you now, right?"

Emily Blunt seemed a bit confused, "Probably not, I'm just a small-time actress. I just came to Hollywood, and no one knows me. Many supporting roles auditions ended in failure."

"But Charles Capet just looked at you a few more times!"

Although Adriana Lima was now a Victoria's Secret supermodel, models lived off their youth, and the best career change was into the entertainment industry as eye candy to maintain their fame.

The modeling world was as dark as Hollywood, if not darker; young pretty models emerged like an endless wave, and even famous models had to face the fact their youthful beauty wouldn't last.

Emily Blunt stared in the direction Charles and his team left and sighed. She didn't know if she had left any impression on him.

If Charles Capet remembered her, Emily Blunt's future development could be very different.

"Come on, it's time to get to work!" Emily Blunt nudged Adriana Lima. The two had a few seconds of screen time together in the movie.

After all, Adriana Lima only had a brief appearance in the movie with a few simple lines.

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