The movie *My Big Fat Greek Wedding* doesn't have many filming locations—just around a dozen places like the "Toulani" home, the travel agency, the high school, the restaurant, and the church.
Among these, the most important filming location is the heroine "Toulani's" home.
The shooting progress is going smoothly, and if all goes well, the entire movie will be completed within the next month.
What's even more exciting is that, for some reason, Nicole Kidman has suddenly become more amicable toward Dunn .
Of course, when Dunn knocked on Nicole's door around 9 p.m., she still looked angry and humiliated. "How many times have I told you not to come back!"
Dunn smiled and said, "Just for a drink, Nicole. You're being too sensitive."
Nicole Kidman was wearing a red nightgown, possibly knowing Dunn would come, and her gown was relatively conservative, but it still couldn't hide her stunning beauty. Her snow-white skin seemed to glow, making one's heart race.
She poured Dunn a glass of red wine and then stood there with her arms crossed, fuming. "Drink it quickly and leave! Go to Sophia's place or Katherine's, but you're not staying here."
Dunn was slightly taken aback, then laughed softly, "Nicole, it seems you've been keeping an eye on me, knowing my every move so clearly."
Katherine's full name is Katherine Heigl, a 19-year-old girl who plays the second female lead in the movie, portraying Nicole Kidman's jealous cousin, her biggest rival.
Katherine is beautiful and somewhat well-known, a small-time actress who works as a model. She's pretty, has a sweet voice, and a great figure. So George Paxton, when arranging rooms, placed her near Dunn , along with Nicole Kidman and Sophia Coppola.
The whole crew understood what this room arrangement meant, but it wasn't something that could be openly discussed. The reason given by the crew was quite solid: Nicole Kidman and Katherine Heigl are important actors, so it's convenient for Dunn 's guidance.
As for Sophia Coppola, she's an important figure, so she naturally deserves a good room.
Dunn certainly didn't refuse George's "kindness." In fact, on the first day he checked into the hotel, he moved into Katherine Heigl's room.
She's a youthful, curvaceous girl, mingling in the modeling scene with a naturally open private life. Dunn didn't need to hint much before she confidently sat in his lap.
However, Dunn 's main interest remained in Nicole Kidman and Sophia Coppola.
Nicole needs no explanation; she's a goddess.
As for Sophia, she's in her prime, 26 years old, fair-skinned, beautiful, and well-shaped. She often walks the runway, exuding a confident and domineering aura.
If a few years pass and Sophia becomes a director, living a rugged life and neglecting self-care, her figure might change, and that would be a real pity.
Nicole Kidman sneered disdainfully, "Thick-skinned! If you're so capable, why don't you stop bothering me and go after Sophia?"
"Sophia?" Dunn took a sip of his wine. "I want to be friends with Sophia. Since we're friends... we can't just get together right away, right? There needs to be a buffer period."
"You talk as if you really dare to do something to her!" Nicole rolled her eyes, somewhat scornfully.
Dunn shook his head with a smile, his eyes deeply staring at her, speaking meaningfully, "Nicole, I hope you understand, no woman I set my sights on can escape."
Nicole Kidman firmly denied it, "That's impossible!"
Dunn sneered, "This is Hollywood; nothing is impossible here!"
Nicole Kidman glanced at him mockingly, which slightly irritated Dunn . "Nicole, I believe your marriage to Tom Cruise wasn't entirely out of love, right?"
Nicole Kidman instantly exploded, angry and upset. "My marriage doesn't need anyone else's criticism!"
Dunn said calmly, "It's just a pity that, criticism or praise, being Mrs. Cruise is just a glamorous title. It has no real value; it won't boost box office sales or get you to the Oscars!"
Nicole Kidman coldly snorted, "You speak so highly, as if you could make that happen."
Dunn smiled, "You think I'm boasting? A guaranteed $1.8 billion box office for *Titanic*—is that boasting? I know my capabilities. If I couldn't bring you unimaginable benefits, do you think I'd have the nerve to keep bothering you?"
Nicole Kidman was repulsed by this transactional conversation and raised her eyebrows in annoyance. "Then let's talk when you achieve that!"
"Alright!"
Dunn responded sharply, standing up and giving her no chance to react. "Then it's a deal!"
Nicole Kidman was momentarily stunned, realizing that Dunn had set her up. But... was he telling the truth? Could he really take her to the Oscars?
After all, that's the Oscars! A stage that even her husband, Tom Cruise, can only look up to!
The aura of the Oscars made Nicole Kidman refrain from retorting, instead choosing to remain silent.
Dunn took a large sip of wine and said with a smile, "Nicole, don't forget tonight's promise!"
He stood up to leave, and as he reached the door, he noticed that Nicole Kidman was still standing there, biting her red lips with her teeth, looking at him with a mix of shame and anger.
"To prove my strength to you, Nicole, I'll stay in Sophia's room tonight. I won't leave. You can check if you want."
Dunn turned back, winked at her, and walked out with his head held high.
...
"Sophia, can I stay at your place tonight?"
"No way! Didn't you say you wanted to be good friends with me? I don't have a habit of sleeping with my good friends!"
"No, no, no, Sophia, you've misunderstood. I just meant staying over, even the sofa is fine."
"Hmm?"
Sophia was taken aback, then burst out laughing, her smile as bright as the sun.
...
The next day, when Nicole saw Dunn again, her usual sharpness was gone, and she kept avoiding his gaze.
During the filming, when Dunn pointed out her mistakes, she didn't argue back at all, behaving as meek as a lamb.
The crew members looked at Dunn with even more surprise and respect.
The Cruise couple was notorious for being difficult to deal with on set; everyone in the industry knew that. But now, seeing Nicole Kidman behaving so obediently like a newbie, they couldn't help but be impressed.
This is what you call skill—impressive!
The morning's scene was primarily about the male and female leads getting ready to marry, with their parents meeting for the first time. The clash of different customs and cultures led to many comedic moments.
The filming went very smoothly until around 10 o'clock when the prop crew suddenly rushed in, causing quite a commotion and disrupting the shoot.
Dunn was furious and shouted, "What's going on? Is there an earthquake or a fire?"
"Yes! Exactly!"
"Hmm?"
"A fire!"
"What?"
Everyone was shocked and rushed to the window, where they saw a gasoline barrel rolling on the lawn outside, with thick black smoke billowing from it. Dozens of crew members were frantically trying to put out the fire.
Dunn 's face immediately darkened. "What happened?"
"I'm not entirely sure. Just now, about a dozen young guys on motorcycles came charging over like maniacs and threw the gasoline barrel here."
Everyone was both alarmed and puzzled.
"Dunn , did you provoke someone?"
Nicole Kidman, being of high status, was the only one who dared to speak up and discuss the situation with Dunn while everyone else remained silent.
"Provoked someone?"
The first person Dunn thought of was Jon Landau, but that thought quickly passed. Jon Landau wouldn't have the guts to commit such a blatant crime.
But then, who could it be?
The crew had only been in Chicago for ten days and hadn't made any enemies. In fact, the movie shoot had even received strong support from the local authorities. The "Chicago Tourism and Development Fund" had even sponsored $800,000 as a gesture of thanks for filming in Chicago.
"Call the police!"
Dunn 's expression was serious, filled with anger.