Chapter 390

"Where's the person?"

"What's the rush? She's at my place."

Xu Can floored the accelerator, not giving her any chance to back out, and zipped back to his mansion in a flash.

The dining room had already been prepared by a Michelin-starred chef with a full dinner, set for just Xu Can and Kristen.

"You tricked me?" Kristen glared at him.

"I'm treating you to dinner and you've got so much to say — if you're not eating, I'll have the driver take you back."

"You…"

Kristen's expression shifted a few times, but she obediently sat down at the table anyway.

In her jacket and leather pants, she was completely out of place at the candlelit dinner.

Kristen naturally didn't care about appearances, and dug in heartily.

Xu Can looked at her quite striking pretty face and couldn't help but smile faintly.

During the meal the two casually chatted about movies; because the box office of Twilight 2 wasn't as explosive as in his previous life, Summit Entertainment was already preparing to cut the franchise.

The project for Twilight 3: Breaking Dawn unexpectedly stalled.

Kristen could only watch as Emma Stone recently became Best Actress, the distance between herself and her growing ever greater.

The originally globally famous actress's life trajectory had shifted somewhat in this parallel world.

Remembering the bond from their two "battles," Xu Can was considering giving her a hand.

"I have a new franchise — I wonder if you're interested."

"Interested!"

Kristen's eyes lit up instantly.

Xu Can was extending an olive branch — whoever didn't take it would be a fool. 【】

Anyone who played a supporting role in his films saw their pay multiply several times over, let alone the female lead.

"I haven't even said anything and you're already interested?" Xu Can laughed despite himself.

"Of course — as long as it's your film, not taking it would be stupid." Kristen Stewart spoke honestly.

"You know X-Men, right?"

The girl nodded blankly.

"Mystique and Storm — which do you prefer?"

The old version of X-Men's Mystique was Rebecca Romijn, a third-tier Hollywood actress; the new version is A-lister "Big Sister" Jennifer Lawrence.

Xu Can's plan was to directly launch the new X-Men, starting filming with First Class.

The X-Men universe needed to be established early, to interface with the Avengers, ultimately forming a Marvel heroes-versus-higher-threats framework.

The X-Men films themselves were impressive enough,

First Class, Days of Future Past, and Apocalypse were all outstanding special-effects blockbusters.

Except for Dark Phoenix, which flopped in both reviews and box office.

As for Mystique's actress "Big Sister" — this actress 237 had some character issues; even in her previous life when she won the Oscar for Best Actress, she didn't deserve the honor, and generated a pile of scandals.

Moreover, Big Sister's attitude toward China wasn't exactly friendly, and she nearly got a crew member killed, then made it into a joke.

An actress like that, even if she crawled up on iron rods, Xu Can had no interest in indulging her.

Rather than giving Big Sister the advantage, he might as well give it to one of his own.

With Kristen Stewart's figure and long legs, playing Mystique was more than enough — even more fitting than Big Sister by quite a margin.

She would also be suitable as Storm, except Storm had no role in the first film, which was a slight disadvantage.

"Mystique — I quite like that character."

"Good, she's yours."

"Huh?"

Kristen was stunned.

No audition? That casual?

"Right — keep your schedule open, February to April next year. Any problems?"

Xu Can was quite decisive, giving Kristen no chance to deliberate.

"No problem! Absolutely!"

Kristen Stewart realized her chance to take off had arrived!

If nothing unexpected happened, Mystique should be the female lead position in X-Men!

"Mm." Xu Can nodded lightly, finalizing the casting.

X-Men: First Class was greenlit accordingly, ready to assemble the crew and start filming at any time.

As for now, after the two finished dinner, their relationship had improved considerably.

Leaning on the sofa watching a movie, they gradually ended up kissing.

Possibly because Xu Can had given her a boost, Kristen Stewart had become much gentler, full of womanly charm.

Xu Can laughed to himself inwardly,

Tay-Tay, Stone Sis, Scar-Jo — didn't expect this, did you?

So what if you all teamed up? I can still sneak a bite..