"Yes, besides you, who else has noticed the novel given to you by mom?"

Listening to the man's questioning, Naomi Watts's big eyes turned gently. While looking at the novel on the table that he didn't care much about, he whispered to the microphone: "Many people have seen it. I have been watching this on the crew during this period."

Until the phone hung up, she did not point out who it was. Instead, she asked clearly what was going on in the calmest tone.

Just before this incident, she really didn't care about this novel. As we all know, not only Hollywood's large film companies, but also special people are focusing on the rankings of major best-selling books, but also many small and medium-sized film companies, independent film producers, and even some practitioners in the circle with high sensitivity are also focusing on them from time to time.

Whenever a publisher publishes any valuable novel, relevant film and television personnel will definitely contact the original author or publisher at the first time.

Even if the film company does not have plans to shoot, it will not miss the adapted readings they think are valuable. This has long been a habit in Hollywood.

Large film companies are called copyright monsters, and there are also reasons for this. Basically, as long as the reading materials, games, or even a brilliant social news that are related to movie adaptation will be bought, and then thrown into the company's copyright library, waiting for the day it will be produced.

When Naomi Watts got this book "Three Billboards", he knew that the novel did not cause any trouble when it was published. Not to mention the best-selling book rankings, it was because of the good relationship between Anna Greenberg and Random House.

Who knew that after ten years, someone would become interested in this novel, and it was only after they got it.

Without thinking carefully, Naomi Watts had already guessed who it was. The probability was that Nicole Kidman, who visited the crew that day, contacted the situation of the two of them when they were joking. If it weren't for the news from Wayne, she wouldn't have thought that the other party would have done this.

Because she remembered it very clearly that Mrs. Cruise was not interested in the novel at all, and even made a few words to make fun of it.

"Wynn said that such things do not require investigation or evidence at all..."

Standing on the balcony on the third floor of Greenberg Manor, Naomi Watts rubbed the novel "Three Billboards" in his hand, but his eyes looked outside the manor, looking at the direction of Tom Cruise's house half a block away, muttering to himself.

At the same time, in the living room of the villa where Naomi Watts was staring at, Nicole Kidman was also rubbing the short story.

"Part, Random House, don't you want to take the opportunity to speak loudly, right?"

"It shouldn't be."

Pat Kingsley, who was sitting opposite, frowned and shook his head gently. "Our bid is not low, but the person in charge of Random House still said that all copyrights of this novel are in the hands of the original author Anna Greenberg."

Not to mention that Nicole Kidman didn't believe it, thinking that Random House wanted to take the opportunity to raise the price, and even Pat Kingsley didn't believe it at the beginning.

According to the rules of general novel publication, normally, even if the publisher does not have full copyright, he will hold some copyright. This is the case with the epic masterpiece "The Lord of the Rings" many years ago, and the same is true for Stephen King's novels, which have been favored by Hollywood Films in recent years.

There are often news in North America, and the descendants of writers have sued for the copyright income of novels and publishers. This can be said to be common. But soon, Pat Kingsley gave an explanation.

"Ana Greenberg was a producer and a screenwriter more than 20 years ago. She and Random House had a long-term collaboration at that time. Moreover, Nicole, these novels had no influence at all in those days, otherwise other film companies would have come to us."

"Is it possible to find someone to buy the film and television adaptation rights of the novel from Anna Greenberg?"

"You can try, but don't have too much hope." Pat Kingsley shrugged. She also read this novel. Of course, she understood why her customers suddenly became so persistent. However, after the people she sent to Random House returned in vain, she no longer had hope for taking the copyright.

Seeing what else her client wanted to say, she explained again: "Although Nicole, Anna Greenberg has been away from this circle for more than 20 years, you should know that she is a complete insider and there is no possibility of being trapped by the lake at all.

And since she gave the novel to Naomi Watts, it means that the original author, she, is more clear than anyone else about the value of this novel. The purpose here is very obvious, because of the same woman, Naomi Watts gave birth to a daughter for the Greenberg family without getting the marriage promise. There is no need to think about anything else, it is because of this."

Just two days ago, Nicole Kidman was very glad that she remembered the name of the novel, and then she did not forget it. After she came back, she found the novel of that year.

"Because my daughter was burned to death by the tip of a gun, the real murderer was not found. The victim's mother erected three billboards and called out to question the police chief from the air. The whole story went to an uncontrollable point..."

Looking at the novel in my hand with some regrets, Nicole Kidman exclaimed. "I have to say that the original author is a screenwriter, how much influence will it have on a story.

This story is really suitable for adapting into a movie. The drama is full of tension, one by one, one by one, and one by one, and one by one, and what is more rare is that the character transformation is extremely logical. Even the two protagonists who are incompatible with water and fire finally become grasshoppers on a boat are reasonable."

He nodded involuntarily, Pat Kingsley also had a similar feeling after reading the novel. This is a story that is very suitable for adaptation into a movie. Although there are many coincidences in the story, it seems a little deliberate. However, under the absurdity of black humor, it can be fully accepted by readers and empathized with.

After reading the novel for the whole night, she laughed, cried, was shocked and regretful during the process. You should know that as one of the most senior and successful practitioners in the circle, Pat Kingsley has been in a long time and has not encountered a story that can empathize with her.

What’s even more rare is that this story is told from a female perspective, and at the same time, it incorporates a series of metaphors and thoughts into this beautiful story.

Success makes people feel attractive after watching it and is worthy of analysis.

So she did not hesitate to help Nicole Kidman purchase copyright. Pat Kingsley and her customers almost subconsciously thought that as long as this story was well filmed, no matter when it was taken out, it was the "artistic" expression method that Oscars loved the most.

It can even be said that all the artistic elements that Oscars like most exist in this novel and are cleverly blended together.

The first is the issue of violence. The heroine is a victim of domestic violence. Her ex-husband is a former policeman and a perpetrator. Just from the identity setting, there are countless things that can be associated with and worthy of discussion.

Moreover, violence is full of all aspects of the story. The heroine attacked the dentist, set fire to the police station, the police abused black people, beat advertisers, and even the heroine's mother said that she wanted to return to the era of slavery, and that she was a complete verbal perpetrator and violent instigator.

The second is religious issues. The godfather came to the door to persuade the heroine to remove the billboard, but the heroine used the metaphor of the gang's constellation decree to criticize the godfather. This satirical story directly points to the increasingly serious phenomenon of the godfather's childish love in society.

There is also the issue of race. In the story, the police are savagely treating black people, and various plots also clearly point out that the general discrimination against black people is being treated.

As well as complex issues of military privileges, minority issues, etc., it can be said that all the sharp contradictions in North American society were cleverly combined by this story. Then because of these sharp contradictions, the escalation of conflicts and the progress of the story.

Anyone who has aspirations and sufficient sensitivity will involuntarily think of Oscars after seeing this story. When filming such a video, it is difficult not to touch the hearts of those middle-aged and elderly Oscar judges, and it is difficult for people to directly reject the temptation of political correctness.

"Nicole, do you remember how Tom judged Wayne?"

The voice of Pat Kingsley interrupted the two of them's contemplation about the novel. She looked at Nicole Kidman and whispered:

"Tom has said more than once that Wayne Greenberg himself is the biggest copyright monster besides the six major Hollywood players. I think it is impossible to acquire copyright from his family. And, more importantly, Anna Greenberg is not short of money."

"I want this story, you should understand what I mean."

With his eyes fixed on the agent, Nicole Kidman's tone was extremely firm. "I want this story, Pat."

As the person who knows the conflict between the Cruise and his wife best, Pat Kingsley certainly understands the other party's meaning. Especially recently, the two are quarreling with each other. If the news is known by paparazzi, tomorrow's entertainment section headlines will be available again.

It is obvious that Nicole Kidman is already preparing to leave Tom Cruise and abandon the title of Mrs. Cruise. It is the best preparation to target the Oscars and have your own career.

Moreover, between this celebrity couple, Pat Kingsley's butt also sat in a crooked manner from the beginning, so he thought everything from Nicole Kidman's perspective.

"Nicole, listen to me." After a little thought, Pat Kingsley turned his head sensitively and observed the entire large living room. It was not until he was sure that they were the only two of them that he continued to speak: "If the problem cannot be solved, then go directly to the person who created the problem!"

"You mean, Nami?"

“no!”

Nicole Kidman grew up and asked in surprise: "You mean, Wayne Greenberg?!"

"No?"

Pat Kingsley looked up and down at his client, his eyes wandering from his long, white and straight legs to his waist that was harsh and diet-keeping to his extremely delicate face that completely covers the aesthetics of the East and the West, and his white skin that is shiny.

She knows the advantages of her customers best. Compared with the rough skin of traditional Western women, her customers are completely the opposite. Her whole body is as white as milk and as delicate as milk.

As if whispering softly, Pat Kingsley's voice was so small that only two people could hear it. "In some ways, you should be more in line with Wayne Greenberg's aesthetic than Naomi Watts and others!"

"No, Pat."

At the first moment, Nicole Kidman recalled some not-so-comfortable memories. "Pate, Wayne once rejected me."

The two women had never considered the relationship between Wayne and Tom Cruise at all. They all knew very well about the impact of this matter. Similar things in the circle were too common. And through rumors in the circle, the Hollywood Dark King was not a good thing at all.

As long as the other party can be moved, the other party will not consider any bullshit friendship. Once a man gets up, he will become a small head and dominate the big head.

"Nicole, according to my analysis, Wayne has been reported by the media for those quirks or perverted hobbies, which are most likely true. Think about the rumors in the circle. As long as we find the right method, it is okay..."

"no, no, Pat, if you do this..."

"Think of Three Billboards, what would have happened if Wayne Greenberg himself directed?"

Pat Kingsley knew her clients too well, and she knew better than anyone else. Once Nicole Kidman was ruthless, she wanted to treat herself as a person.

It was obvious that her words worked, and Nicole Kidman fell silent in an instant after hearing this huge temptation.

The story of "Three Billboards" and Wayne Greenberg, who has a very consistent style, only think of these two points. When recalling the so-called Oscar-winning joke on the set of Naomi Watts on the set for the first two days, it seems that it is definitely not a joke now.

The difficulty of this matter is how to kill the Hollywood Dark King, so that the other party can immediately start this small project after finishing DC work, and let himself play the heroine!

Even at this moment, Nicole Kidman had calculated the shooting time of "Three Billboards" through his own experience. There is no doubt that the feasibility is very high. The scene of this film is simple and the investment is very small. As long as the other party is willing, it can be produced.

"Pate, what do I need to do?"

Seeing Nicole Kidman's eyes slowly firm, Pat Kingsley knew that the other party had prepared all his mental preparations when he heard what she asked.

"First of all, let's not treat Wayne as a normal person, and then, you should treat yourself as a normal person either!..." Pat Kingsley's voice slowly became lower, and finally it was as low as a mosquito buzzing.

"That's it, it stimulates the nature of a beast in his body. This kind of thing will happen countless times after the first time. Nicole, he will care more about face than you at that time. The meaning of this Lady Cruise's name of existence becomes very great!"

Nodding silently, Nicole Kidman had already thought of leaving Tom Cruise, she no longer cared about this marriage that was on the edge. As long as it could bring benefits to herself, she would not mind trying anything.

"But Wayne Greenberg is still in Italy..."
Chapter completed!