บท 340: Chapter 340
Steven Spielberg directly introduced Gal Gadot to some Hollywood filmmakers, instantly turning her from a model into an actress.
"Gal, can I call you that?" Charles Capet greeted her like a gentleman. "You are truly beautiful!"
"Thank you, of course, Mr. Capet!" Gal could not resist the charm of Hollywood's elite.
"Just call me Charles," Charles extended his hand. "Would you like to dance?" He thought Wonder Woman should be in the Marvel Universe, not DC Comics.
Smiling, Gal placed her hand in Charles' and they walked to the center of the dance floor.
"Steven mentioned you love sports and served in the Israeli army? And you dropped out of law school to enter the entertainment industry?" Charles asked while holding Gal.
Standing at 175 cm, Gal Gadot had a great figure, with her long legs especially notable.
"Yeah, I came to Hollywood for auditions because of some military photos I did. I used to do magazine ads and I auditioned for the Bond girl in Quantum of Solace but didn't make it. Recently, I was recommended for a role as a biker girl in Fast and Furious 4!" Gal knew the power of the man before her. As an Israeli Jew, she had help from Hollywood's Jewish community, but knowing Charles Capet could also be an opportunity.
"Amazing," Charles smiled. Hollywood was all about connections and power; Gal Gadot certainly had the looks and talent to succeed.
"No, it's because someone appreciated me and recommended me," laughed Gal.
Opportunities were rare in Hollywood, and it was impressive for a newcomer with no acting experience to land a major role in a blockbuster.
Charles glanced around and saw that Steven Spielberg had left. Had he brought Gal Gadot to the party just to introduce her?
"How long have you been in Los Angeles? Are you adjusting well?" Charles asked.
"Not long. I went to England for the Quantum of Solace audition, then returned to Israel, and now I'm here again. The weather in Israel and Los Angeles is quite similar during winter."
Israel, located on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean, has a Mediterranean climate despite its many deserts.
Charles nodded, "There are many beautiful places around Los Angeles. I'd like to show you around sometime."
"Sure, thank you!" Gal responded just as a man approached them.
"Sorry, my friend is here," Gal apologized to Charles.
"No problem, I'll give you a ride back later!" Charles smiled gentlemanly.
Charles then walked away, not bothering about the man who had come looking for Gal Gadot.
"Yaron, what brings you to me?" Gal greeted Yaron Versano, whom she had met the previous year. Yaron, 32, was ten years older than Gal.
Yaron Versano was an Israeli real estate businessman with properties in both Israel and the United States. He had met Gal Gadot last year, and started pursuing her after bumping into her again this year.
"When I got to the U.S., I heard you failed the Quantum of Solace audition but got a role in another movie. I wanted to celebrate with you but couldn't reach you by phone," Yaron's appearance was a bit old-fashioned.
"I heard you were here, so I came to find you!"
"I'm here with director Spielberg for the party. He introduced me to some people, said I would need many connections in Hollywood," Gal felt a certain affinity with Yaron, given their shared Israeli heritage.
On the other side, after his dance with Gal Gadot, Charles ran into Will Smith.
They were familiar due to their collaboration on The Pursuit of Happiness, which had been successful.
"Will, your I Am Legend trailer looks great. It looks like another hit!" Charles said with a smile.
"Thanks, I Am Legend comes out in December. It's mostly a solo performance, so I hope it turns out well as you said," Will Smith was at the peak of his career. Men in Black II in 2002, Bad Boys II in 2003, I, Robot in 2004, Hitch in 2005, and The Pursuit of Happiness in 2006, all had grossed over $100 million in North America.
With both critical and commercial success, plus the release of I Am Legend this year and the already completed Hancock set for next year, Will's films were sure bets for high box office returns.
"I wanted to invest in Hancock back then, but Warner Bros sold the script to Sony," Charles felt it was a pity that Sony took the project Warner Bros had abandoned from under him.
"Charles, your Capet Pictures' success must be putting pressure on other studios, your achievements have been impressive!"
Facing Will Smith's remark, Charles couldn't deny it. He patted Will on the shoulder and walked away.
Charles had seen Charlize Theron, the leading lady of Hancock.
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