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Published at 3rd of November 2021 10:08:06 AM


Chapter 580: 580

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"That's true." Facing Andy's question, Lan Li gently closed his jaw, remembering Paul's visit this afternoon, and couldn't help but chuckle, "So, if I can continue shooting the sequel, I am very happy to meet the challenge. ; But if I miss it regrettably, then I have nothing to lose."

The "Speed ​​and Excitement/Emotion" series has always continued the same routine. The fifth part is hailed as the pinnacle work with the best reputation in the entire series. After that, the story itself has lost its meaning, but it continues to challenge each other. This kind of limit, playing all kinds of drag racing in a way that violates the laws of physics. The scene is getting bigger and bigger, and the excitement is getting more and more fierce, but it is gradually moving closer to the "Transformers"-style bombardment.

Of course, commercial movies have such drawbacks. Like the two series of Christopher Nolan's "Batman Prequel" and the pinnacle of motion capture technology "Rise of the Planet of the Apes", the core of a theme runs through and is structured with a trilogy, and advances layer by layer. A perfect ending, there are only a handful of such commercial films. "Speed ​​and excitement/emotion" are not in this category.

As Lan Li said, if you continue to act, it will be a pleasant shooting experience, relax your mind, and enjoy the thrill of being in the racing world; if you quit the sequel, there is nothing to regret, missed this popcorn movie, always There is the next one. As for the salary, the exposure rate, the recognition, and the status in the industry, these are actually not that important to Lan Li.

"As for Paul, he came to visit the squad this afternoon, but the real purpose is to express his apologies. He thinks that Fan has made an inch and he needs to be responsible." Lan Li chuckled twice and said jokingly, "I think, He is worried about me, it is better to worry about himself first, his scenes are almost squeezed out by Fan."

In the fifth part, Fan's role is getting more and more important. The double protagonist is almost about to become a single protagonist. Fan's personal heroism is fully displayed in the script. This is the convenience of being a producer. If Paul hadn't been a partner since the first film, the relationship with the screenwriter and producer would have been very good. I don't know what the plot will develop into.

"Did I mention that a rumored movie is included in the agreement? With Hobbes as the protagonist?" Andy paused for a moment and asked.

Lan Li pursed the corner of his mouth, "Is there any difference?" The focus is not on the rumor or the sequel, after all, it is the core idea of ​​the entire production team, as well as the execution.

A simple retort made Andy's smile involuntarily rise, turning his head to look at Roy, his eyes showed a trace of helplessness, "My own actor, I am not motivated at all, you said, this is a good thing. Or is it a bad thing?"

Other actors are always fighting, fighting for higher pay, fighting for more exposure, and fighting for heavier scenes. In this vanity fair that eats people without spitting out bones, you will not sit down and become a Buddha if you don’t fight or fight. , Will only be gradually eliminated.

Roy shrugged nonchalantly, "A person with strength is called Qing Gao, and a person without strength is called arrogance. The difference between the two is only a thin line. Do you think this is the former or the latter?"

Andy smiled and squinted his eyes. If he closed his jaw, he didn't answer Roy's question, but replied, "At least for the agent, work is a lot easier." Then An. Di turned his head to look at Lan Li, "In this case, things have completely reversed the situation, and the strategy has become different."

The reason why Universal Pictures puts on such an air is simple: they are a seller's market.

In their opinion, no actor would want to miss the lucrative series of "Speed ​​and Excitement/Emotion", especially for newcomers like Lan Li, who successfully made a name by virtue of this series, at this time, strike the iron while it's hot, in one fell swoop. It's not a bad idea to be among the top actors, and what they need to do is to take down the packaging agreement of the three works before Lan Li becomes the first line, and then they can slowly count the money later.

Don't talk about Lan Li, the actors who have starred in the previous four parts of the "Speed ​​and Excitement/Love" series actually want to return to the series and get a touch. Undoubtedly, Universal Pictures is now the one with the right to decide and can choose it with ease.

All their chips are based on the focus of "Len Li's eagerness to appear in the sequel", but what if this focus doesn't exist anymore? Then the situation will be completely reversed.

Now Lan Li is very hot. Both the media and the audience have a positive attitude towards Lan Li’s appearance in "Speed ​​and Excitement/Emotion 5" and look forward to Lan Li’s performance in the sequel. Although, compared to the two absolute protagonists of Fan and Paul, Lanly's importance to the series of films is certainly insufficient, but it is not weak, especially when the topic is hot.

Under such circumstances, Lan Li is absent from the sequel? The rumored movie is also in trouble? What if there are rumors of discrepancies within the crew again? At that time, Universal Pictures will be truly battered.

Of course, taking a step back, Universal Pictures can replace the blue gift at any time and replace it with actors such as Dawn Johnson to minimize the loss. But are they reshaping a role? Or use Dawn to play Hobbes? Are they reinventing the story? Or continue along the fifth part? Can the role setting of the new actor be pleasing and successful? Everything is back to the original point.

The reason why Hollywood likes the sequel so much is because the sequel is predictable: a relatively stable audience, a relatively stable story frame, a relatively stable development context, and a relatively higher chance of success.

But in the fifth part, Lan Li, who has already achieved success and became a topical character, suddenly announced his resignation? This is definitely a headache for Universal Pictures.

To put it simply, it was Andy who begged Universal Pictures, but now because of Renly's attitude, the situation will be reversed, and Universal Pictures begged Andy. This trick took a salary from the bottom of the tank and completely reversed the situation.

"I thought you would persuade me to continue acting, and then strive for higher pay." This time, instead, Lan Li felt surprised. Andy, who accepted so calmly in front of him, seemed a bit abnormal. Could it be that something happened in Universal Pictures?

"Higher pay, of course!" Andy still has a gentle smile, but the firmness and confidence in the words are extremely strong. "But the whole Hollywood is not the only company that knows how to make money, and it is worth participating in Universal Pictures. The performance is not just the project of'speed and excitement/emotion'."

"More importantly, I hope that Lanly is not only playing in one project." Roy's words were inserted abruptly. It can be seen that he is also trying to adapt to his managerial identity and show his own. Ability, participate in the business layout of Lanli, and become a truly qualified manager.

Andy didn’t mind Roy’s interruption, he was still full of good-tempered smiles and nodded in affirmation, “It’s true. But taking a step back, even if there is no project in contact now, I won’t worry. In Independence In the field of film, Lan Li is no small person now."

Thanks to the foreshadowing of the two works "Buried Alive" and "Crazy Love", and the "anti-cancer me" is on the way, Lan Li has indeed established a good reputation in the independent film circle; plus The work "Beyond Detachment" allowed Lan Li to connect with industry leaders such as Tony Kaye and Woody Allen. Andy's words are true.

Leaving aside commercial movies, Lan Li can take a long vacation first, and then slowly and carefully select works of art. This is also the most confident part of Andy: Renly is an actor full of infinite possibilities in the future, and is still on the rise. The biggest mistake of Universal Pictures is to compare Renly and Chris Evans.

When Chris signed to star in "Captain America", why was the salary only 600,000 yuan, and why did he sign six games in one go?

The reason is not complicated. First, the "Fantastic Four" is a collective contribution. The four protagonists who develop the best are Jessica Alba. The box office hero cannot be counted as Chris; second, the "Fantastic Four" After the success of "Fantastic Four", Chris played the leading role and supporting role in eight consecutive works, including the "Fantastic Four 2".

Before signing for "Captain America", Chris' career was in a struggling trough. He could refuse to appear in this work, but he could not see the turning point in his career as an actor. In other words, at that time, Chris ~www.novelhall.com~The salary of $600,000 was too low, but signing six titles in one breath meant that Chris was tied to the Marvel chariot and won A future, this is a fair deal.

But Lan Li is not the Chris of that time.

Therefore, Andy is full of confidence, without the slightest worry.

"I came to New York this time, in addition to the sequel of'Speed ​​and Excitement/Emotion', I also prepared a few different plans." Andy continued, "Even if Lan Li can act in the rumor of'Speed ​​and Excitement/Emotion' And the sequel, but it doesn’t mean that this is Lan Li’s only choice. As long as Lan Li agrees and our body allows it, then we can still open up various options."

Don't hang on a tree, it's universal, and Hollywood is no exception.

Andy raised his hand and wiped his sweat, then looked around, looking for something back and forth, the confused expression was so naive, it made people laugh, or Nathan asked, "Is the briefcase?" Andy nodded. Afterwards, Nathan picked up a briefcase from the corner of the bed and handed it to Andy.

Andy was also aware of his gaffe, and he smiled, "I must be fainted, as if I saw Joe and Jerry from Sugar-kane."

These three roles come from the classic comedy "Enthusiasm Like Fire", and it is Marilyn Monroe who plays Xiuga.

Andy's self-deprecation made everyone laugh, and then he took out a stack of scripts from his briefcase, a thick stack of scripts, a rough look at it, there are at least six or seven, which is unprecedented. The sight, even Lan Li couldn't help being slightly surprised. Is this number too much?

Andy put the stack of scripts on the table, showing a big smile, "This is only the first batch. After coming back from Warner Bros. tomorrow, it is estimated that there will be a second batch."




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