King of Hollywood

Chapter 517: Chapter 238: One After Another

As Adrian had predicted, “Legally Blonde” quickly gained momentum and secured over 32 million at the box office in its second week, accumulating over 50 million in North America in just ten days. This was undoubtedly great news for a low-budget film, especially since the movie had an engaging story, a common trait among all blockbuster films.

Similarly, Sarah’s cute and funny image was becoming increasingly accepted by more people, and the online disputes gradually subsided. She had her charming moments in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” but the television show already had too many fans. After all, “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” was a cable TV show. If it had been as popular as “Friends” on network television, there’s no telling what might have happened. The debates about Aniston show no signs of ending.

Furthermore, Yukie was gaining some fans. She had played significant supporting roles in several popular TV series, and her role in “Legally Blonde” was quite eye-catching. An increase in popularity was expected, but it remained uncertain how many of these fans were Asian or Japanese. The movie’s reception in Japan after its release would be something to watch.

However, this did not prevent Yukie from continuing to stay close to Adrian. Even though she had made some friends during these past two years and occasionally attended parties and went out shopping, the role of personal maid had completely integrated into her heart. It was in the Japanese woman’s nature, plus being in a completely foreign country and a bit of subtle influence, Adrian had become everything to Yukie.

Adrian was very satisfied with her, but he was starting to have some trouble with Sarah. Sarah was happy now, and it seemed that her troubles had vanished, even the slight shadow that had lingered in her eyes was completely gone. If it had been possible to film “Legally Blonde” now, the results might have been even better. If it weren’t for her request, Adrian might have waited a while to release the edited MV on the official website of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.”

He had edited the MV himself, and after so many years with so much plagiarism from excellent films, he undoubtedly had some skills. The transitions in the scenes were sometimes lively and sometimes profound, perfectly matching the rhythm of the song and the message, otherwise, it would not have touched Sarah’s heart so easily. If it were put on the official website, it would undoubtedly cause a sensation.

Regrettably, that plan was now cancelled because he had agreed to Sarah’s request without hesitation. It was obvious, how could he say no to a delightful girl shedding tears of joy?

Well, although her request was a bit outrageous, it was nothing too big. Besides, Britney’s interpretation of the song wasn’t perfect yet. Her voice was still a bit too sweet. With some time spent practicing and understanding, perhaps she would sing even better in the future. As for the MV, that indeed posed a tricky problem. Even if the song was to be released, it would have to wait for quite a while. So, there was time to think about it, and at worst, they could just show a silhouette or something.

“Legally Blonde” was continuously gaining traction, and “The Matrix” was not falling behind either. In one month, it had garnered 180 million at the box office in North America! Although this was still slightly less than “Jurassic Park’s” 220 million, it had already surpassed the original’s total box office revenue in North America! It was evident how significant the influence of the Miracle Director was.

Similarly, the film was very well-received overseas, although it was further outpaced by “Jurassic Park 2” in terms of box office; however, its critical acclaim was significantly higher. For instance, some French critics held a cultural salon specifically for “The Matrix” to discuss the various philosophical and religious themes depicted in the film.