Chapter 496： too close to the US

In the office of Firefly Pictures.

Lehmann first met Alejandro, one of Mexico's three great men.

After Gyro invited him, he had nothing to do and met him soon after.

This person has a slightly longer face, and his hair grows wantonly, but his forehead is exposed. He looks aggressive, but he has a lazy meaning, and I feel that he is very unrestrained.

She is polite, but her eyes are firm and calm. Maybe it has something to do with the environment where he stayed in Mexico all the year round, unlike the top and Alfonso who came to Hollywood early to discuss life...

Just as Lyman was looking at him, Alejandro was also looking at Lyman.

The first thought when I saw it was that I couldn't help feeling the age of the other party in my heart.

Thinking that he was in his 40s, he was not as good as two fellow villagers. Compared with Lehman, he was even more embarrassed.

Of course, it was just a little thought.

The experience of life has long been polished and transparent, not to mention that I have requests from others.

Alessandro handed him the script for "Tower of Babel", and then quietly accepted the results.

If Firefly Pictures does not agree to invest and operate, he will go to those other film companies to try.

But at that time, no acquaintance could help. But he won't give up trying.

If you don't try, you will get nothing; if you try, there is still a chance even if you are rejected.

Lyman read the script very quickly, and it only took 20 minutes to go through it in his mind.

He has not seen the original version of "Tower of Babel", but in his past vision, the film's profit value is not high, or about the family tragedy of a vacationing couple, which also alludes to the United States and Mexico some nasty things.

After all, for Mexico, the current national conditions are not the same day by day. To sum up, it can be summed up in one sentence: too far from heaven, too close to the United States.

Let’s not talk about the land area of ​​Mexico that the United States has occupied for so many years, but after the signing of the 1992 Border Trade Agreement, under the impact of cheap crops produced by mechanized production in the United States, Mexican farmers went bankrupt on a large scale, and the Mexican government believed in the United States. The lies of liberal economism, totally watching this happen.

In addition, Mexico has long been a waste disposal site for the United States. It laissez-faire and supports it, and secretly frantically suppresses government leaders who are not on the US side, resulting in a situation where the Mexican government has little credibility and control.

And "Babel" happens to have accusations in this regard, such as immigration policies and the rampant drug lords...

Lehmann estimates that the American people will not like this film. Internationally, this kind of subject matter is not popular, but perhaps the film critics and jury will like this kind of meaningful work, and it is good to win the award.

"Director Alejandro, I'm afraid your film will be difficult to release? The support from the theater is definitely not enough."

This is a very euphemism. The people in the theaters value the market the most, and it is impossible to give any support in terms of the number of screens.

Although Alejandro was a little mentally prepared before speaking, after all, the reasons given by those who refused were similar, so it must be a problem with his script.

But he was still a little disappointed. After all, he put a lot of thought into this work...

Just when he was about to leave, Lehmann said again, "But I still agree with the idea of ​​the script. It makes sense to make the movie, but I don't know what the movie's budget is?"

Alejandro thought about it and said: "The specific crew has not yet been set up, but it is estimated that it will not exceed 20 million, mainly because the filming is very expensive."

In the film, the scenes involved are roughly in Mexico and the United States. If it was actually filmed, it would indeed cost money.

Lehmann nodded and said, "Yes, but what are the conditions for your cooperation on the work?"

"I can raise 7 million by myself. I hope Firefly Pictures will support the others, but the investment ratio and distribution share?"

"It's all according to the rules. If Top has talked to you about Firefly Pictures, you will know that we are happy to maintain this win-win cooperation. If it is released, I will hand it over to Blue Butterfly Pictures, and only take 10% of the money. Work revenue.”

"Thank you, Mr. Lyman." Alejandro said happily.

"Well, I wonder if you have any choice for the role actor of the movie?"

"There is one, I want Brad Pitt to play the male lead. He himself is willing to take a pay cut, and his Plan B studio also promised to invest 3 million."

Brad Pitt? Lehman wondered how he had come across this guy again.

But Lehman also knew that Brad Pitt was too soft, but what he didn't know was that Brad now obeyed the advice of his agent and was ready to go the film festival route and portray himself as a strong acting group. After all, he also It will get old, and it will not always be the way of star traffic.

As for the choice of Alejandro, because he won the best actor in Venice in the last movie, his ability is not bad.

Rewards and salary cuts are also intentional.

"Why did you choose Brad Pitt?" Lehman suddenly asked curiously.

"It's good for the promotion of the movie." Alejandro twitched.

"But his image is too idol, why don't he change to a more suitable one. "Babel Tower" needs a natural and life-like performance. As for that investment, Firefly Pictures doesn't care."

When Alejandro heard it, he felt that Ryman valued his work, and also said, "I'm not very familiar with Hollywood actors, do you have any good recommendations?"

"John Cusack or Woody Harrelson, they are both around 40 years old, and they have enough experience and experience to support this movie. As for the heroine, I prefer Cate Blanchett, the Oscar-winning partner, and the rest. For the supporting role, it would be good to have a few more rounds of auditions."

Alejandro is quite satisfied with these candidates, but the remuneration budget needs to be suppressed to reduce the risk. "Will they agree to appear?"

"Yes, as long as you mention the name of Firefly Pictures. They are all middle-aged actors, and there are not many opportunities to play the leading role. Even if the salary is reduced a little, they can get enough performance space... Director Alejandro can understand I mean?"

"I see." Alessandro nodded.

A good role and the possible honor and fame are far easier to think about than a little salary.

In particular, none of them are idols, and that person's image can't follow the idol's path, and can only use one work to prove his acting skills.

"Then, I will let Firefly Pictures set up the project as soon as possible, and specifically prepare for the crew. I hope to cooperate more."

"Okay, I'll come up with a detailed shooting plan first."

It's not that Alejandro doesn't understand the rules of Hollywood. It's necessary to use a detailed shooting plan as a third-party guarantee for the completion of the film.

Lehmann is an investor, and Alejandro can only cooperate.

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