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Published at 3rd of November 2021 10:07:43 AM


Chapter 591: 591

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There are many reasons for actors to choose a script. One of them is "cooperation partner", because a certain director, because of a certain screenwriter, or because of a certain actor, unconditionally nodded and agreed to act.

When Liang/Chao/Wei appeared in "Spring/Light/Zhang/Xie", it was just because the director Wang/Jia/Wei didn’t know anything about the script, themes, stories, and characters. He even thought it was A movie about family love. As a result, on the first day of the crew, the first scene was filmed with Zhang/Guo/Rong. He bit his head and went on stage unprepared. After the shooting, he sat next to him in a daze for a few hours, thinking about his life. .

Quentin Tarantino is also one of the directors who unconditionally hope to cooperate with many actors. Compared with the performance, script, and roles, the strong personal touch of Quentin's works is the most interesting.

Is "The Freed Jiang Ge" an excellent work? Yes it is. But is this work suitable for Renli? not necessarily. As Roy said, it depends on whether Lanly is interested in Quentin. If there is, then everything is not a problem; if there is no, then there is no need to discuss this work.

This is also the reason why Roy put him in the "uncertain" group. Lan Li has never exchanged views on Quentin's attitude and thoughts.

But Roy looked at Lan Li secretly, but he could not detect anything, his calm and calm posture was not leaking. Inexplicably, Roy thought of the reporters who had kept their doors shut. His anxiety and anxiety could not help but precipitate a little. The original idea of ​​inquiring about Lan Li's thoughts was temporarily released: this time, it was a test for him, he You must prove yourself first.

After taking a sip of coffee subconsciously, the hot liquid burned the tip of his tongue, and Roy realized his nervousness. After rolling in the Screen Actors Guild of America for so many years, he thought he had seen countless storms and waves. He was used to all kinds of challenges and would not be more nervous. But obviously, he overestimated himself. This made Roy laugh dumbly, his tense mood was relieved, and he regained his energy.

Roy sorted out his thoughts, and before Lan Li began to read it, he took the initiative to express his own opinions, "These two scripts can actually be put together and they are both typical commercial blockbusters, and the story cannot stand it. The deliberation is still focused on special effects; on the other hand, actors need to show heroism and have their own characteristics. The test is still the personal charm of the actor."

"However, the two scripts are slightly different. One is more like'Transformers', I personally don't think so well, you are not Shia LaBeouf; the other is more like'Star Wars', and is more dependent on the male protagonist. Personal play, as well as the shaping of the role, depends on whether you can become the second Harrison Ford." Roy's words are not too much or less, and the key is just right.

Lan Li looked at the two scripts in his hand and speculated that the "Super Warship" corresponds to "Transformers", and the "Alien Battlefield" corresponds to "Star Wars".

Roy's gaze stayed on Lan Li, and he caught the smile that emerged from Lan Li’s mouth for the first time. This is the first time that Lan Li has shown a tendency to look like since we started talking today. Could it be because Lan Li likes these two scripts, or does he like one of them?

Then Roy listened to Lan Li and asked, "From your tone, you still have a choice, so why put it here "unsure"?"

As we all know, the protagonist of "Transformers" is not human, but Transformers. To be more precise, the protagonist should be director Michael Bay, then Transformers, and finally human. Therefore, the actors involved are all vases, and Megan Fox has also become popular as a vase. There is no doubt that such a movie is more suitable for the young idol niche.

Since "Super Battleship" and "Transformers" are of the same style, it can be heard from Roy's tone that he is not optimistic about this work. Relatively speaking, his admiration index for "Alien Battlefield" is even higher.

Roy anticipated such a problem and said calmly, "Because they are super commercial blockbusters, the judgment criteria are different. Their advantages and disadvantages are obvious. I need to talk to you face to face to learn more about you. In addition, Andy needs to inquire about the director, visual effects, co-actors and other aspects of information before he can make a judgment."

The so-called super-commercial blockbuster, this has a fixed formula, not any work can bear such a name.

First of all, investment is required. The current minimum standard in North America is US$100 million, but generally speaking, US$150 million can be worthy of the "super" level, such as "speed and excitement/emotion 5" and " "Captain America" ​​and "Thor" invested between 100 million and 150 million, which are just blockbuster films.

Secondly, the subject matter has requirements. Science fiction, action, superhero, adventure, fantasy, war, etc., these types of movies can be called super commercial blockbusters. For example, "Snow White and the Hunter" invested 170 million yuan, but this is not a super commercial blockbuster, only commercial works.

Again, there are requirements for scale, such as the visual effects team, such as the post-production team, such as the props team. In a crew like "Transformers", there are usually more than three hundred permanent staff members who can be named. This does not include actors, extras, and temporary staff for local shooting. If they are all included, it is more than one. Thousands of people is easy.

This year’s summer file, only "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Part 2, "Pirates of the Caribbean 4", and "Transformers 3" can be called super blockbuster movies. None of the others are worthy of the "Super "The name. Because of this, the production process, cooperation steps, and shooting conditions of super blockbuster movies are all different and cannot be measured in terms of ordinary works.

"Super Battleship" and "Alien Battlefield" are real super commercial blockbusters.

The former invested US$210 million, created by Universal Pictures, and adapted from the battle chess game "Warship Offensive and Defensive War" by Kidbao Company, which is in the same vein as "Transformers". At present, the director Peter-berg has been locked in, and he has filmed works such as "National Superman Hancock" and "Light of Victory". Kidboy is eager to replicate the commercial achievements of "Transformers" and "Special Forces" again.

The latter cost 250 million, Disney was responsible for the production, and the backing was even more famous. It was adapted from the novel of the same name by Edgar-rice-burroughs, one of the originators of science fiction, and the director locked it. With "Finding Nemo" and "Robot Walli" in Hollywood, Andrew-Stanton (andrew-stanton), this will be his first live-action movie.

It is worth mentioning that the English name of "Alien Battlefield" is "John-Carter (john-carter, the name is very loud. The most well-known character of the original author Edgar is the first "Tarzan of the Apes", but his series "John Carter on Mars" is even more famous. George Lucas admitted that the novel is a "Star Wars" Source of inspiration, and James Cameron frankly "Avatar" was created on the basis of this novel.

It is no exaggeration to say that "Super Battleship" and "Alien Battlefield" are definitely fighters in the blockbuster films. In the current market where 150 million has become the mainstream, a big wave of a hand is a budget of 200 million, compared to "Pirates of the Caribbean", "Superman Returns" and other works are not inferior; and before the production, the director is determined, and the director and screenwriter jointly set the tone and style of the work to ensure that the entire team can be united. , To ensure the quality of the work.

Looking at the backgrounds of the two works again, any one of them is the focus of attention. The roots are red, and the potential seed players are real. It seems that success is to get something, and it is difficult for any actor. The temptation/confusion of refusal.

Even for Renly. The two works are both platforms to show their own charm, as well as a medium to show commercial potential. On the one hand, they continue the tough, strong, and deep character image in "Speed ​​and Excitement/Emotion 5"; on the other hand, they are challenging. Lift the beam and shoulder the weight of the super blockbuster. Once the trip takes place, then the business will take an essential leap.

Andy took a fancy to these two scripts, and Lan Li was not surprised at all. Since the negotiations for the sequel of "Speed ​​and Excitement/Emotion" had a bad start, Andy naturally had to prepare with both hands. Except for Warner Bros., who has no news for the time being, it seems that "Super Battleship" and "Alien Battlefield" are alternatives. No matter which work it is, once Ren Li can compete for the leading actor, the salary can definitely be raised to a higher level.

However, "Super Battleship" is also a work produced by Universal Pictures. The following Michael Fordray, Neil H-Moretz and others are irrelevant. The production teams of different works are naturally different, and the focus is still on the long- Meyer's attitude.

While flipping through the script of "Super Battleship" inadvertently in his hand, Lan Li's attention was always on Roy~www.novelhall.com~ he asked quietly, "So just look at the script according to the script? You? I feel that these two scripts are worth recommending, or should they be rejected?"

Roy stared at Lan Li with scorching eyes. The super commercial blockbuster cannot be judged solely from the script, but a comprehensive consideration. It is like "Transformers" with a simple and straightforward script, and the box office is like a rainbow; and "Rise of the Apes "Such a commercial work with rich connotation and depth, but the box office may not be able to beat "Speed ​​and Excitement/Emotion 5".

Roy believed that it was impossible for Renly to not know this, but Renly still focused on the script. This is difficult for a strong man, but Roy knows that Lanly is deliberate.

"I will reject the'Super Battleship' and choose the'Alien Battlefield'." Roy did not sloppy or quibble, but gave the answer straightforwardly, and then Roy saw Lan Li's mouth again. There was a meaningful smile, but Roy was unpredictable. This feeling was too awkward, so Roy asked directly, "What? Do you have any judgment?"

This is the first time Roy has taken the initiative since the conversation today. Because Roy knew that this was Renly's test of him and Andy's test of him, so he accepted it frankly. But now that the nine works have been finished, Roy is still at a loss with Lan Li's attitude. This feeling is not good, really bad.




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