Chapter 592

There are many reasons for an actor to choose a script, one of which is "partner", because a certain director, a certain screenwriter, or an actor unconditionally agrees to act.

That's what happened when Tony Leung appeared in "spring burst out". It was just because the director, Wong Kar Wai, knew nothing about the script, theme, story and role. He even thought it was a movie about family. As a result, on the first day of the crew, Zhang Guorong and Zhang Guorong filmed intimate scenes together in the first scene. Unprepared, he went on stage and sat beside him for a few hours after shooting, thinking about life.

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

Is Jiang Ge rescued an excellent work? yes. But is this work suitable for Langley? Not necessarily. As Roy said, it depends on whether lenley is interested in Quentin. If yes, then everything is not a problem; No, then there is no need to discuss this work.

This is also the reason why Roy put him in the "uncertain" group. He has never exchanged Langley's attitude and ideas about Quentin.

But Roy looked at lanli secretly, but he didn't find out anything. His steady and calm posture was not leaking. Inexplicably, Roy thought of the reporters who had been shut up for a long time. His uneasy and anxious mood precipitated a little. The idea that he wanted to inquire about lanli's idea was put on the table for the time being: this time, it was a test for him. He had to prove himself first.

Subconsciously drank a cup of coffee, scalding liquid scalded the tip of the tongue, Roy realized his tension. After so many years of fighting with the actors union in the United States, he thought he had seen countless big waves. He had long been used to various challenges and would not be more nervous. But obviously, he overestimated himself. This makes Roy dumbfounded, tense mood has been eased, to cheer up.

Roy sorted out his thoughts, and without waiting for lanli to start reading, he took the initiative to express his own opinions. "These two plays can actually be put together. They are typical commercial blockbusters, and the stories can't stand scrutiny. They are mainly 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 actors. "

"But there is a slight difference between the two plays. One is more like 'Transformers'. Personally, I don't think much of it. You are not Shia Labov; One is more like "Star Wars", more dependent on the actor's personal play, as well as the shaping of the role, depending on whether you can become the second Harrison Ford Roy's words are not much, they are just the right place.

Lan Li looked at the two scripts in his hand and speculated that "super warship" corresponds to "Transformers", while "alien battlefield" corresponds to "Star Wars".

Roy's eyes stay on lanli all the time, and he catches the smile on the corner of lanli's mouth for the first time. This is the first time that lanli has shown a tendentious expression since today's conversation. Is it because lanli likes these two plays, or one of them?

Then Roy heard Langley ask, "from your tone, you still have a choice, so why put it in the 'uncertain' here?"

As we all know, the protagonist of "Transformers" is not human beings, but transformers. To be precise, the protagonist should be director Michael Bay, then transformers, and finally human beings. So, the actors in the show are all vases, and Megan Fox is also in the position of vases. There is no doubt that such a movie is more suitable for young idol Xiaosheng.

Since "super warship" and "Transformers" are of the same style, we can tell from Roy's tone that he is not optimistic about this work. Relatively speaking, his praise index for "alien battlefield" is higher.

Roy anticipated such a problem and said calmly, "because they are super commercial blockbusters, the criteria are different. Their advantages and disadvantages are obvious. I need to talk with you face to face to learn more about your ideas; In addition, Andy also needs to inquire about the director, visual effects, CO actors and other information to make a judgment. "

The so-called super commercial blockbuster, this is a fixed form, not any works can hang such a name.

First of all, there are requirements for investment. Now the minimum standard in North America is US $100 million. Generally speaking, only US $150 million can match the "super" level. For example, "speed and passion 5", "Captain America" and "Raytheon", those who invest between us $100 million and US $150 million are just blockbusters.

Secondly, the subject matter is required. Science fiction, action, superheroes, adventure, fantasy, war and so on, these types of films can be called super commercial blockbusters. For example, "Snow White and the hunter" has invested 170 million yuan, but this is not a super commercial blockbuster, just a commercial work.

Thirdly, the scale is required, such as the visual effects team, such as the post production team, such as the props team. For a cast like "Transformers", there are more than 300 regular crew members who can be named. This does not include the long Tao actors, the mass actors and the temporary staff of local shooting. If all of them are included, it is easy to have more than 1000 people.

This summer, the only movies that can be called super blockbusters are "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince (2)", "Pirates of the Caribbean 4" and "Transformers 3", and none of the others can match the name of "super". Because of this, the production process, cooperation steps, shooting situation and other aspects of the super blockbuster are all different, which can not be measured according to ordinary works.

"Super warship" and "alien battlefield" are real super commercial blockbusters.

The former, with an investment of 210 million US dollars, is created by universal pictures and adapted from the war chess game "warship attack and defense" of children's treasure company, which is closely related to "Transformers". At present, it has targeted the director Peter Berg, and has produced works such as "Hancock, the superman of the whole nation" and "the light of victory". The company is eager to replicate the commercial achievements of transformers and special forces.

The latter costs 250 million yuan, and Disney is responsible for the production. It's adapted from the novel of the same name by Edgar Rice Burroughs, one of the founders of science fiction. The director has targeted Andrew Stanton, who has a place in Hollywood with "Nemo" and "robot Wali", This will be his first live action movie.

It is worth mentioning that the English name of "alien battlefield" is "John Carter", which is very loud. The most well-known character of the original author Edgar is Tarzan the ape, but his series "John Carter on Mars" is more famous. George Lucas admits that this novel is the inspiration of "Star Wars", while James Cameron admits that "Avatar" is based on this novel.

It's no exaggeration to say that "super warship" and "alien battlefield" are definitely the fighters in the blockbusters. In the current market where 150 million has become the mainstream, a big hand is worth 200 million, which is no less than "Pirates of the Caribbean", "superman returns" and other works; Moreover, before putting into production, the director will be determined, and the director and screenwriter will work together to lay the tone and style of the work, so as to ensure that the whole team can be condensed together and ensure the quality of the work.

If you look at the background of the two works, any one of them will be the focus of attention. Miao Hong, a real potential seed player, seems to be searching for something to succeed. For any actor, this is a temptation that is hard to refuse.

Even for Langley. On the one hand, they continue the strong, powerful and deep character image of "speed and passion 5"; On the other hand, it also raised the beam and shouldered the weight of the super blockbuster. Once completed, then the cause will have an essential leap.

Andy's eye on these two plays is not surprising. Since the sequel negotiation of "speed and passion" has a bad start, Andy naturally has to make preparations. Except for Warner Brothers, who has no news yet, it seems that "super warship" and "alien battlefield" are the alternatives. No matter which work is involved, once blue Lee can compete for the leading actor, the film pay can definitely be upgraded.

However, "super battleship" is also a work produced by Universal Pictures. Michael forthrie, Neil H. morritz and others are irrelevant. Naturally, different production teams are different. The focus is on Lang Meyer's attitude.

While reading the script of "super warship" unintentionally, Langley's attention was always on Roy. He asked quietly, "then just look at it according to the script? Do you think these two plays are worth recommending or should they be rejected? "

Roy's eyes are burning at lanli. Super commercial blockbusters can't be judged from the script alone, but from a comprehensive perspective. It's just like "Transformers", which has a simple and straightforward script and a long box office; However, commercial works with rich connotation and depth like "the rise of scarlet ball" may not be able to beat "speed and passion 5" at the box office.

Roy believes that it's impossible that Langley didn't know this, but Langley still focused on the script. It's hard work, but Roy knows that Langley did it on purpose.

"I will refuse the super warship and choose the alien battlefield." Roy didn't procrastinate, or sophisticate, but straight to give the answer, and then Roy saw a meaningful smile on the corner of lanli's mouth again, but Roy couldn't figure it out. This feeling was too subdued, so Roy directly asked, "how? Do you have any judgment? "

This is the first time Roy has taken the initiative since today's conversation. Because Roy knows that this is Langley's test for him and Andy's test for him, so he accepts it. But now that all the nine works have been finished, Roy is still at a loss about lanli's attitude. This kind of feeling is not good. It's really not good.