Chapter 1127

When he watched the "drunken folk song" in the last life, lanli didn't notice the cat named Ulysses. He was more addicted to the melody of the folk song and couldn't extricate himself; But when I look back on the film again, the lingering charm and reflection have become more and more profound, the image of Levine Davis has become more and more clear, and the meaning of the cat has gradually become clear.

On the one hand, because of the noble education in his childhood, he really understood Ulysses, a great work, and also understood Ulysses in ancient Greek mythology. This kind of accumulation and precipitation was not possessed in the last life; On the other hand, it's because after chasing the dream again, the former training and precipitation gradually integrate into the blood, and naturally have more understanding.

For a long time, the average golden age of actors in Hollywood and European movies is between 35 and 50. Regardless of gender discrimination against actresses, it is reasonable to focus on artistic creation.

After years of precipitation and life experience, the actor's understanding, re processing and re creation of performance will become more mature, more intelligent and more profound; At the same time, the physical strength and energy of this stage are also at the peak, even if it is a long time, super intense shooting work can still contribute high-quality performance.

Lan Li agrees with this.

If he is not a reborn man, it is almost impossible for him to climb the peak at the age of 22 or 23; Although his physical age is only in his early twenties, his mental age is already 55 years old. For half a hundred years and two generations, things that he could not understand, see through and comprehend before are becoming more and more clear.

It's like now.

Once again met the "drunken folk", once again met Ulysses this cat, blue Li's mentality has been completely different.

"And are you allergic to cats?" Ethan asked seriously.

Lan Li showed a big smile and shook his head. "No, it won't be."

Ethan naturally didn't know about lanli's psychological feeling, but nodded his head and said, "that would be better. I think... That should be all

After thinking for a moment, Ethan was still not sure. He turned to Joel and asked if Joel had anything to add. Joel shook his head and he looked at lenley again. "So, what about you? Do you have any special requirements? What are the requirements for this cooperation? "

Lan Li spread out his hands and kept smiling. "Personally, everything is OK. But for other details, you can contact my agent Andy to complete the rest of the contract. By the way, I need a script and a mother belt. "

So crisp, another surprise, Joel couldn't wait to start rubbing his hands. "Wow, then it's settled. That's great! How about, are we ready to work now? About the script, about the characters, about the co actors, should we start talking? "

Looking at Joel in front of him, he seemed ready to work at any time; This time, lanli raised his hand to stop them and said with a smile, "Hey, don't forget, this is the photography base of gravity. Now, let's talk about another work item here openly. Are you sure? "

Although the words said so, Ethan immediately understood what Langley meant

Langley needs a break. At least today and tomorrow, no matter how anxious the work of "drunken folk songs" is, lanli also needs to get rid of the "gravity" performance state.

What's more, Ethan also understood what lanli had just asked: script and mother belt. This is the way lanli prepares to perform.

So Ethan cut off Joel's topic. "Of course, it's absolutely impolite. Later, we must pay a special visit to Alfonso to express our apologies and thanks. "

"But, Ethan!" Joel didn't turn the corner to try to explain, but then his eyes moved on Ethan and Langley, gradually regained consciousness. Then he touched his nose and cleared his throat. "Yes... I think... Yes... Then... Ok..."

Finally, a face unwilling expression, heavily leaning toward the sofa, a child's temper in general, and then began to carefully study the next cup up.

Ethan said awkwardly, "now you should know why we don't have many friends in Hollywood?"

Lan Li couldn't help smiling.

From the meeting to the negotiation, the whole process lasted less than 10 minutes. The two sides had reached a consensus. After more than half a year, lanli finally got married with "drunken folk songs" again and decided his next work.

After the top Oscar winner last year, everyone was discussing the potential impact of the "little golden man curse" on lanli's career. The selection of follow-up works is bound to be cautious. Especially after the box office success of "tomorrow's edge", this kind of worry becomes more and more obvious.

Because "tomorrow's edge" is a work completed before the Oscar, the treatment and status of lanli have not reached the highest value. Now, with the blessing of xiaojinren and the aura of 500 million in North America, lanli's positioning for his career, people's expectations for lanli's works, and film companies' attention to the proportion of revenue will reach a new height.

The gap between expectation and reality often brings many uncertain variables, which is the "little golden man curse".

However, as the party concerned, Lan Li seems not to be aware of the existence of the curse at all. First it is "tragic world", then it is "gravity", and now it is "drunken folk song". The whole year is busy and seamless, and the work schedule is well arranged.

Although people are worried about science fiction films like gravity, there is still a high risk of box office avalanche; However, people worry that a director with a unique style, such as the Cohen brothers, is likely to take away the talent of the actors; However, people are worried that the young lanli may lose himself in the spotlight and fall into the pattern of vanity fair; Although people worry that lanli is too greedy to chew, after the Oscar, the density of filming is too high, which will lead to a decline in the quality

However, things were settled smoothly

"Drunken folk" open arms, to welcome the joining of Lan Li.

The first time, Andy Rogers and the Cohen brothers completed a detailed communication, the whole negotiation process is very smooth. For independent films, the director is sincere, while the actors pay more attention to the performance, which makes the negotiation of cooperation agreement relatively simple.

As a big player in the industry, there has never been a lack of film companies willing to invest in the works directed by the Cohen brothers. However, their works always adhere to small-scale shooting, and the investment cost has always been low. The "no country for old people" is 25 million, the "serious man" is 7 million, and the "earth thunder" is 38 million.

This time, the cost of the "drunken folk song" is between 10 million and 15 million. There is no exact amount, but obviously, the Cohen brothers still hope to save some money.

The reason why "thunder of the earth" is so expensive is that the background of the story is in the 1970s, and it is a Western movie. In order to truly present the sense of the times, the cost of scenes and costumes is extremely expensive; The setting of "drunken folk" is in the 1960s, but it is in Greenwich Village, New York, and all the characters are relatively modern, so all the costs are saved.

At the end of the day, Lan Li was paid half a million dollars for his role in "drunken folk songs" and 5% of the box office bonus.

Objectively speaking, half a million dollars is a very low film pay figure. Even if it's a camaraderie, it's just a supporting actor's income.

But in fact, the Cohen brothers offered $1.5 million for the movie, and Andy finally refused. Instead, he chose $500000 plus dividends.

Everyone knows that Cohen brothers' works have never been the type of box office sales. In 2010, "earth thunder" swept $170 million in North America, which was a beautiful accident; Besides, the box office of "no country for the elderly" is 74 million, that of "serious men" is only 9 million, and that of "burn after reading" is 60 million.

Earlier, their works did not even appear on the big screen, but were widely spread in the form of videotapes.

In other words, 5% of the box office bonus is not worth mentioning at all. It is more like sincerity, a sign and a signal.

As a broker, Andy naturally won't make a loss.

He rejected 1.5 million, chose 500000 and an unknown number, and the price difference between them was about one million US dollars. However, he could get the trust and contacts of the Cohen brothers, as well as the reputation and recognition of the industry. This is a good deal.

What's more, Andy didn't intend to make money through "drunken folk songs" originally. The real money should be works like "tomorrow's edge" and "gravity".

Instead of humming and hawing for half a million or one million yuan, it's better to let the film pay out generously, so that the Cohen brothers can make more effective use of the cost and shoot a good work. Maybe lenley can also hit next year's Oscars, which is a windfall.

After comprehensive consideration, Andy made a choice.

Of course, the pay is only one aspect. The agent will never relax about the details of the actors' treatment in the cast; What's more, the most important reason is that lanli doesn't care about the pay, which is not the focus of his attention.

"Well, don't you mind?" Andy calls to confirm Langley's opinion.

But Lan Li chuckled, "this sentence, shouldn't I ask you? Half a million, which is not enough for the innovative artists agency. Are you sure you are in a good position in the company? "

This kind of ridicule made Andy laugh happily. "Don't worry, I'm in a good situation now. In fact, I'm very good. Now I think maybe I'll have a chance to be a partner this year."

"Wow. Congratulations Blue Li exclaimed and congratulated.

Andy replied with a smile, "thank you."

a phrase with a double meaning.