~： Four hundred and seven - I'll go tomorrow

After three years of filming films with Wayne and three years as an assistant director, the name Zach Snyder appeared three times in a row in the subtitles of the producers of "Joker", "Joker's Return" and "Batman: Time for War" superior.

But these did not bring him more attention. The media, fans, film critics and production companies still gave all the attention to the film director.

In the past few years, Zach Snyder has been patiently learning, and he has tried to imitate everything Wayne.

In the crew, he is the assistant director who arranges the specific shooting work. Wayne never suppresses his ideas, and occasionally gives him the opportunity to take pictures in person. As early as the production of "The Clown's Soul", he personally shot a lot of lens.

Gradually, the core creative team around Wayne also discovered that Zack Snyder grew up very fast. The important thing is that he almost passed down the same vein as Wayne from shooting techniques to production concepts, especially for large-scale shots. use.

As everyone knows, Wayne takes the former commercial director very seriously. Sure enough, this guy didn't suffer for too long, and he had the opportunity to host the filming for the first time, and he didn't start with a small-budget movie. As soon as the opportunity appeared, it was a large-scale sci-fi film with a production cost of 80 million.

Hollywood has never been inseparable from human relationships and support, and fairness is always relative. Zach Snyder started his directing career in this way as a novice director who was shooting solo for the first time.

When "The Matrix" held a new film conference, the outside media, including the producer Warner Bros., no one had too high expectations for him.

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From the 40 million US dollars invested by Warner Brothers, it can be found from the fact that the film investment fund is still pulling money. The reason why the producers are willing to invest is mainly because of Wayne's face.

So from the beginning of the film's preparation, Zack Snyder knew very well that the main investor of this film was Greenberg Studio, which meant that the people who had the most confidence in him and unswervingly supported him were only Wayne.

After the filming began, he kept holding his breath, trying to prove his ability to the outside world, slapped all the media who looked down on him and ridiculed him.

Therefore, when filming in Australia, despite various problems and contradictions in the new crew, he never lost his temper, suppressed his personality, and kept trying to maintain the normal operation of the crew.

When all the work of "The Matrix" was completed and several consecutive internal test screenings were well received, although he was excited, he did not let go of all his concerns. In the past few years in Hollywood, he has seen too many pre-screenings. It received rave reviews, and was a box-office tragedy that no one cared about after its release.

Not to mention, "The Shawshank Redemption", a work with high professional ratings and fan ratings, reminds him all the time that the quality of the film is different from the performance of the theater market.

With the official launch of "The Matrix" on a large scale, Wayne did not hesitate to go out to guide public opinion. Warner Bros. was also forced to invest a lot of publicity resources. Time fades away.

When he led the creative team and sat on the flight to New York for publicity, he at least affirmed one thing. He would not give Wayne money to accompany his film. Basically, it would not be difficult to recover the investment from the theater market. .

After taking off the pressure, he realized that he still underestimated the box office potential of the film. When flying from New York to Boston, the airport began to have sporadic media and fans waiting. Fans and the media are inundated with shares.

Everyone is chanting the cool Neo and screaming at the **** and charming Trinity. As the box office of "The Matrix" has been soaring, the popularity of the main players of the crew has also exploded in North America within a few days.

Unlike the actor who stood in front of the stage, Zack Snyder didn't get much cheers from the fans. In any case, the public didn't care who the director of the movie was.

On the contrary, among the media and the working people in the circle, his name has more weight, and this situation is particularly obvious when the propaganda activities are over and the moment they fly back to Los Angeles.

His agent has received numerous phone calls, some people want to chat with him, some companies directly sent project intentions, and even six giants extended an olive branch to him.

The first film directed by the director, in the fierce competition of positive participation, received a box office of 170 million US dollars in North America alone, and a global box office of more than 320 million US dollars. This opening score exceeded 99% of the film directors, how could they not let it go? The production company is excited.

In the past two days, Zach Snyder has been fighting in his heart. Others don't know him, of course he knows. The reason why Wayne is willing to train him, support him, and personally write, produce, and invest in movies to **** him is that I want him to grow up quickly.

From the earliest learning of Wayne's working method and shooting style, he started to have his own ideas. The basic production style is still close to Wayne's. He is also willing to follow this path and join the DC comics together in the future. change the plan.

It's no secret that he's known for a long time that he's a good fit for the DC Comics series.

However, in the past few days back in Los Angeles, facing all kinds of temptations regardless of cost, his thoughts have also loosened a little. In the career planning advice given by the agent, various advantages and disadvantages are also clearly pointed out.

It's not that Zach Snyder is not firm in his heart, it's just that some people give too much, more than he is worth.

In the middle of the party tonight, he received another message from his manager, which was very heart-warming.

He couldn't stay in that manor any longer. Every time he saw Wayne's figure, it made him feel like a despicable betrayal. His inner hesitation was like a thorn, always reminding him that he should go Find your own way.

"Zach, stay with Wayne Greenberg, people will always see his dazzling greatness, and no matter how good you are, it's just a foil unless you want to. "

The voice of the agent Frank came over the phone. He understood that what the agent said made sense. All this was also for his own professional development, but he still felt uncomfortable.

Sitting by the apartment window, Zach Snyder looked at the dark night in Los Angeles, silently holding the phone in one hand, and took out a pack of cigarettes from his trouser pocket with the other.

When the blue tobacco shreds floated, he suddenly realized that he was imitating Wayne even when he was smoking, especially the brand of cigarettes on his hand.

"No, Frank, now that I've proven my abilities, I'll be hosting all the projects I'll shoot in the future." Zach Snyder suddenly spoke to the phone, breaking the long silence. "Warner Bros. and Wayne will not restrict me. I can still guarantee this. There is no need for us to leave the platform of Warner Bros."

Despite his inner struggle, he was trying to convince his agent, or rather himself.

"Don't be silly, Zach." The manager's persuasion immediately came over the phone, and his voice was full of piercings. "Only by leaving Warner Bros. will you be able to get a position and power similar to that of Wayne Greenberg in Warner Bros. in another big company. Now the opportunity is very important to you..."

What the agent may say, words like that, and the career prospects depicted, are indeed very moving at a certain moment. As an aspiring film director, who doesn't want to be like Wayne, who decides his own projects and wants to shoot any film, there are companies rushing to pay for it!

It can be counted across the whole of Hollywood, and there are not many directors who can obtain such rights. There are only a few people who are part of the capital and have long since left the circle of migrant workers.

"Okay, I'll go tomorrow, let's talk first."

Zach Snyder interrupted the agent's words, the other end of the phone paused, and the voice came again immediately. "Don't worry, I will arrange everything. We can first listen to the treatment they gave you. The worst is to keep the status quo, right..."

Yes, the worst is to keep the status quo. He hung up the phone, picked up the beer on the table and drank it, finally glanced at the still night sky outside the window, turned and walked to the bedroom.

The night passed quietly Los Angeles has resumed its hustle and bustle again, and the fierce competition for the summer season continues. The main viewing choices for movie fans this weekend are mainly "Mission Impossible", "Tornado" and "The Matrix" "These three films.

A Bentley business car was parked in front of a Beverly club. After getting out of the car, Michael Ovitz raised his wrist and glanced at the time, tidied up his suit and walked in.

Coming to a private box, while waiting, he turned his attention to the newspaper on the table.

This is a good place for most business meetings, with good privacy and a quiet environment that naturally gives people a sense of security.

"Around 5 o'clock yesterday evening, Tom Cruise and his wife appeared at the entrance of Greenberg Manor on the top of Beverly Hills. Our reporter learned that they came to participate in Wayne Greenberg's this time. Private party.

Last night's Greenberg Manor can be said to be full of stars, not only Tom Cruise and his wife, but also Christian Bale, Ralph Fiennes, Will- The Smiths and others..."

"The car of the CEO of Warner Bros. appeared in front of Greenberg Manor, where celebrities gathered last night..."

"Black movie star Will Smith, driving..."

Originally, Michael Ovitz just wanted to read the reports about the summer box office, but after flipping through a few newspapers, he found helplessly that today's entertainment headlines were almost all dominated by the party last night.

Although he had sold all CAA shares, he still felt a pity that those idiots could let go a big client like Wayne Greenberg in order to compete for the rights after he left.

Just look at his influence now to see how much CAA has lost.