Chapter 581

"It's true." In the face of Andy's inquiry, lanli gently closed his jaw, thinking of Paul's visit this afternoon, he couldn't help laughing, "so if I can continue shooting the sequel, I'm very happy to meet the challenge; But if I miss it with regret, then I have nothing to lose

The "speed and passion" series has always continued the same routine. The fifth one is regarded as the best work in the whole series. After that, the story itself has lost its meaning. It is just constantly challenging all kinds of limits and playing all kinds of drag racing in violation of the laws of physics. The scene is bigger and bigger, and the stimulation is more and more fierce, but it is gradually approaching the "Transformers" style bombing.

Of course, commercial films have such disadvantages. Like Christopher Nolan's version of "Batman prequel" and "the rise of scarlet ball", the two series of works with the peak of motion capture technology, there are only a few commercial films that run through the core of a theme, and take the trilogy as the structure, advance layer by layer, and finish perfectly“ "Speed and passion" is not on this line.

As Langley said, if you continue to play, it will be a pleasant shooting experience. Relax and enjoy the pleasure of entering the racing world; If you quit the sequel, there's nothing to regret. If you miss this popcorn movie, there's always another one. As for the pay, exposure, recognition and position in the industry, these are not so important to lanli.

"As for Paul, he came to visit the team this afternoon, but the real purpose was to express his apology. He thought that fan's advance was his responsibility." Lan Li chuckled two times and said, "I think he's worried about me. He might as well worry about himself first. He's going to be squeezed out by fan."

In the fifth movie, fan's role is becoming more and more important. The double leading role is almost becoming a single leading role. Fan's personal heroism is displayed incisively and vividly in the script. This is the convenience of being a producer. If Paul hadn't been a partner since the first film, he would have had a very good relationship with the screenwriter and producer. I don't know what the plot will be like.

"Did I mention just now that the Agreement included an extramural film? With Hobbes as the protagonist? " Andy pauses for a moment and asks.

Lan Li pursed the corners of his mouth. "What's the difference?" The focus is not on the sequel, but on the core idea and execution of the whole production team.

A simple retort, let Andy mouth smile involuntarily rose up, turned to look at Roy, eyes showed a trace of helplessness, "own actors, no self-motivated, you say, this is a good thing or a bad thing?"

Other actors are always fighting for higher film pay, more exposure and heavier parts. In this cannibal Vanity Fair, no fight, no fight, no fight, no fight, no fight, no fight, no fight, no fight, no fight, no fight, no fight, no fight, no fight, no fight, no fight, no fight, no fight, no fight, no fight, no fight, no fight, no fight, no fight, no fight, no fight, no fight, no fight.

Roy shrugged his shoulders indifferently. "People with strength are called lofty, people without strength are called arrogant. The difference between the two is only a thin line. Do you think it is the former or the latter? "

Andy narrowed his eyes with a smile. He closed his jaw as if he didn't answer Roy's question. Instead, he said, "at least for the agent, the job is a lot easier." And then Andy turned to lanli, "in this case, things completely reversed the situation, the strategy will become different."

Universal Pictures has put on such airs for a simple reason: they are the seller's market.

In their opinion, no actor would want to miss the lucrative series of "speed and passion". Especially for the newcomers such as lanli, it's not impossible for them to make a name by virtue of the series. At this time, they need to strike while the iron is hot and become the first-line actors. What they need to do is to win the packaging agreement of the three works before lanli becomes the first-line actor, You can count the money later.

Let's not talk about lanli. The actors who have played in the previous four series of "speed and passion" actually want to be able to return to the series. There is no doubt that universal pictures is the one who has the right to decide and can choose it calmly.

All their chips are based on the focus of "Langley is eager to play in the sequel", but what if that focus no longer exists? Then the situation will be completely reversed.

At present, lanli is in hot demand. Both the media and the audience hold a positive attitude towards lanli's role in "speed and passion 5", and expect lanli to perform better in the sequel. Although compared with fan and Paul, lanli's importance to the series of films is certainly insufficient, it is not weak, Especially when the topic is hot.

In this case, Langley is absent from the sequel? Foreign films also failed? What if there's another rumor of internal discord? At that time, universal pictures will be in real trouble.

Of course, to take a step back, universal pictures can replace lenley at any time and use actors like dawn Johnson to minimize the loss. But are they reshaping a character? Or do you play Hobbes with dawn? Are they reinventing the story? Or go on with the fifth one? Can the role setting of new actors be pleasing and successful? Everything is back to the origin.

Hollywood likes sequels so much because sequels are predictable: relatively stable audience, relatively stable story framework, relatively stable development context, and relatively higher probability of success.

But in the fifth film, Lan Li, who has been successful and become a topic character, suddenly announced his resignation? This is definitely a headache for Universal Pictures.

In short, it was Andy who begged Universal Pictures, but now because of the attitude of lanli, the situation will change, and Universal Pictures begged Andy. This move completely reversed the whole situation.

"I thought you'd persuade me to keep playing and then fight for a higher pay." This time, it's lanli who feels the accident. In front of him, Andy seems to be quite abnormal. What happened to universal pictures?

"Higher pay, that's for sure!" Andy still has a warm smile on his face, but the firmness and confidence in his words are very strong, "but universal pictures is not the only company in Hollywood that knows how to make money, and it's not just the project of 'speed and passion' that is worth participating in."

"What's more, it's not just one project that we want lanli to play now." It can be seen that Roy is also trying to adapt himself to the status of manager, show his ability, participate in the business layout of lanli, and become a really qualified manager.

Andy didn't mind Roy's interrupting. He was still smiling with a good temper and nodded in affirmation. "That's true. But to say the least, I won't worry even if there are no projects being approached now. In the field of independent film, Langley is not a nobody now. "

Thanks to the foreshadowing of "buried alive" and "crazy love", as well as the fact that "anti-cancer me" is on the way, Langley has indeed established a good reputation in the independent film circle; In addition, the work of "detachment" enables lenley to connect with industry leaders such as Tony Kaye and Woody Allen. Andy's words are true.

Apart from commercial films, lanli can take a long vacation first, and then select works of art slowly and carefully. This is also Andy's most confident part: Langley is an actor full of unlimited possibilities in the future, and is still on the rise. Universal's biggest mistake is to compare Langley with Chris Evans.

When Chris signed up to play Captain America, why did he only get 600000 yuan for the film, and why did he sign up for six films at once?

The reason is not complicated. First, the "magic four" is the collective credit. Jessica Alba is the best developed of the four protagonists. Chris is not the box office hero; Second, after the success of the "magic four", Chris played the leading role and supporting role in eight works, including the "magic four 2".

Before signing "Captain America", Chris's career was at the bottom of a hard struggle. He could refuse to play in this work, but he could not see the turning point of his acting career. In other words, at that time, Chris's $600000 film payment was too low, but signing six movies at one time meant that Chris was tied to the marvel chariot and won a future. This was a fair deal.

But today's Langley is not Chris at that time.

So Andy has a lot of confidence and doesn't worry.

"This time I came to New York, besides the sequel of 'speed and passion', I also prepared several different plans." Andy went on to say, "even if Langley can play the sequel of" speed and passion ", it doesn't mean that this is Langley's only choice. As long as lenley agrees and the body allows, then we can open up all kinds of options. "

Don't hang yourself in a tree. It's universal, and Hollywood is no exception.

Andy raised his hand to wipe his sweat, and then looked left and right. He was looking for something. His confused expression was so naive that people couldn't help laughing. Nathan asked, "briefcase?" After Andy nods, Nathan picks up a briefcase from the corner at the end of the bed and hands it to Andy.

Andy also realized his gaffe and chuckled, "I must have lost my head. It's like seeing Joe and Jerry of sugar Kane."

These three characters come from the classic comedy "passion like fire", and it is Marilyn Monroe who plays shoga.

Andy's self mockery made everyone laugh, and then he took out a stack of scripts from his briefcase. After a rough look, there were at least six or seven scripts. This is a scene never seen before. Even Lan Li was slightly surprised. Is there too much number?

Andy put the pile of scripts on the table, with a big smile, "this is just the first batch. Tomorrow, when Warner Brothers comes back, there will be a second batch