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Published at 3rd of November 2021 10:05:53 AM


Chapter 645: 645

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California, this is the place of dreams, with clear sun, blue water and vast sky. As long as you witness everything in front of you with your own eyes, you will understand the scene in which the song "California-Gurls" is sung, and you will also understand the infinite charm of this land.

It can be said that California is not famous because of Hollywood, but in turn, Hollywood is flourishing because of California.

Gin, orange juice, coconut tree, tall palm; sun, beach, hot pants, wheat skin; wild, passionate, free, wanton carnival. Who can refuse such a blissful world?

"Have you seen a potential competitor?" Paul shouted into Lanly's ear. In the noisy surroundings, the volume was just right, only the two of them could hear it, and everyone else around was immersed. In the world of music.

Lanly did not understand the meaning of this sentence, cast a suspicious look, Paul went on to explain, "Competing with you for the same role." After a pause, Paul went on to say, "There are countless actors on such occasions. To the third line, this is the best place to confuse reporters. They don’t know what transactions and negotiations are happening here; but it’s also the best place for the final audition. I mean, if they want to keep confidential. Of course, there are also. Maybe it's just because the big guys want to drink."

What Paul didn't say was that it was also the best place for unspoken rules. In such a grand party, at least three or four hundred people attended, and two of them suddenly disappeared for half an hour, and no one would pay attention at all. In the entire villa, there are countless places suitable for two people to "talk in private", including the woods next to them.

However, Paul did not say, but Renly understood.

He glanced around, his eyes narrowed slightly and landed in a small corner. But it’s not how shiny that person is, but because there are four or five people gathered around him, a handful of people are chatting, and that person is wearing beach pants and a T-shirt, and wearing a beige straw hat. In a piece of bronze / flesh / body, it is particularly conspicuous.

Brad Pitt.

Brad, forty-eight this year, is in the prime of his career. Beginning with the "Tongtian Tower" in 2006, the "Burn After Reading", "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," "Shameless Bastard", and the "Penalty Kick" and "Tree of Life" in this year’s awards season. , Brad blossomed in full bloom, sprinting towards Oscar with all his strength.

Everyone is sighing that Leonardo DiCaprio's journey to chase the figurines is touching, but Brad is not inferior.

Especially the "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" the year before last. This can be called the Oscar love letter tailored by David Fincher for Brad. Almost the weight of the entire work rests on Brad’s body. Brad naturally became the biggest favorite. In the early stage of the awards season, he was stole the limelight by Mickey Locke who made a comeback with the "wrestling king", and then was overtaken by the "Milk" Sean Penn in the sprint stage. In the end, two difficult brothers with Mickey watched Sean win the second Oscar statuette.

It is precisely because of the wholeheartedly competing for the Little Golden Man, Brad's number of commercial film productions has dropped rapidly in recent years.

Although Brad has never been a box office star like Tom Cruise or Will Smith, the only one in the North American box office that broke 200 million in his career was the "Zombie World War" in 2013, and he also experienced "Troy." "Such a fiasco, but there are a lot of commercial works he participated in. This is much better than his good friend George Clooney.

In addition to the "Eleven Arhats" series, the North American box office of "Operation Smith," "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button", and "Shameless Bastard" all exceeded 100 million in North American box office, and they are also a small profit relative to the cost.

Today, Brad appeared at a private party held by Ben Affleck, just a party? Is it just a coincidence? Or for the audition for "Edge of Tomorrow"?

Lanly will not forget that Brad was the first choice of the director Doug Liman of "Edge of Tomorrow" in the previous life. The two had previously collaborated on "Operation Smith"; and, recently, the effect of the project of "Edge of Tomorrow" was promoted. It is quite obvious. Although there is no earth-shaking essential change, the frequency and content of the auditions are indeed improving. Could it be that this is all due to Brad?

Brad only needs to show his interest, and Warner Bros. is naturally willing to promote the project.

"Jesus." Following Lanly's sight, Paul couldn't help but yelled in a low voice after seeing the target person. Although the words were few, the meaning could not be more clear. Only when there is a comparison, there is a gap between Brad Pitt and Brad Pitt. When Van Diesel put them together, they stand up against each other. "Is he your competitor? Or is he the subject of your audition today?"

Like Tom, Brad is now a part-time producer, and they have the power to decide every aspect of the crew for almost every work they have participated in. Relatively speaking, Tom focuses on commercial films, so the whole model follows his usual practice; while Brad prefers more artistic films, respecting the creative ideas of directors and screenwriters is the most important premise, and there is relatively little interference. .

"Huh, if I didn't guess wrong, the competitor." Lan Li's voice just fell, and Paul could hear the voice of Paul taking a deep breath, which instead made Lan Li chuckle, "Paul, I believe this. It's not the first time you have seen Brad." There is no need to make such a fuss.

Paul didn't mind, he chuckled twice, "I just sigh, when considering actors for those super projects, they always choose Brad. Today's audition is definitely a tough battle."

Paul's tone is not questioning, just worrying. The confidence hidden behind still reveals a hint of sharpness, which makes Lan Li's eyebrows involuntarily raised, "Listening to your tone, don't you seem to think I will lose?" There is no tension, on the contrary, there is leisure and leisure, chatting slowly here.

Paul didn’t notice Lanly’s complacency, but shook his head firmly, “No, if I made the decision, I would definitely choose you.” He shrugged and said naturally, “You are a Biblad. Many excellent actors. What's more, the current film market needs more fresh blood."

Lan Li chuckled lightly and said jokingly, "Then I will wait for the day when you are in power." This joke immediately made Paul laugh happily.

Without saying anything more, Lanly took a step forward. Paul hesitated and was not sure whether he should follow suit, but before he had time to come up with a reason, his body had already moved, and his steps followed closely. Lan Li walked side by side, "Are we talking to Brad now in the past?" Is this the rhythm of Wang Jian Wang?

"No, we used to talk to the person standing next to Brad." Lan Li gestured with his chin. The bald head standing next to Brad is also the most important thing that Lan Li thinks Brad is a competitor. the reason.

Jeff-Robinov (Jeff-Robinov), a big bald with a gracious smile, a burly figure, with the typical characteristics of Eastern Europeans, but his posture and manners are a bit out of place, it seems that the suit on his body makes him feel uncomfortable Comfortable. From the simple appearance, he is like an uncle in a private supermarket on the corner of the street. Even with a smile on his face, he still brings a sense of visual oppression. It seems that he is a character whose physical strength exceeds the wisdom of the brain.

But in fact, he is the real power figure of Warner Bros., he is the top director of the film department, and above it is CEO Barry Meyer. Inconsistent with the style of appearance, Jeff is an academy with a complete film background. He is not a producer or a director. He is a background in economics and finance, but he is an avid movie lover. Become a bridge between him and film practitioners.

As an actor, Ben Affleck's career is in a mess, but as a director, he is in trouble. Jeff is behind the hero.

At the beginning, Jeff opposed all opinions and supported Ben’s filming of "The Thief in the City". Later, the budget was overrun and Warner Bros. refused to continue to increase the cost. It was Jeff who gave Ben a life-saving $1 million, which opened Ben’s directorship. In the later "escape from Tehran," the top Warner Bros. executives almost collectively opposed the project to Ben. It was Jeff who turned the tide and handed the project to Ben in his own way. As a result, this became the Oscar for Best Picture of "Escape from Tehran".

If it is said that Jeff has been in the industry for more than ten years before supporting Ben~www.novelhall.com~, the background is good; then the rise of Christopher Nolan is definitely the credit of Jeff.

After filming "Memory Fragments", Christopher received a lot of praise in the industry, but he was only a small director who filmed two works after all. He has no qualifications, contacts, and no more self-certification.

However, Jeff withstood the tremendous pressure and not only handed over the "Batman Gaiden" trilogy to Christopher, who was unknown at the time, but also gave Christopher an agreement on five works and agreed to be in the "Batman Gaiden" "In addition to the trilogy, the other two works are completely free for Christopher. He will create the scripts and projects he wants to shoot. No matter how ridiculous and incredible the projects are, Jeff will let go of the right to decide and control the works. To Christopher--

Jeff kept his promise. Thus, "Fatal Magic" and "Inception" were born.

By the way, when Lee/Ann was an unknown young director, Jeff was optimistic about his prospects, and he hoped to pass the proposals to Lee/Ann several times. Unfortunately, at that time, Warner Bros.'s rejection of Chinese directors was still very serious. As for the fact that they missed "Brokeback Mountain", they also missed the "Fantasy Drifting of Juvenile Pie".

It is no exaggeration to say that Jeff's unique vision and keen sense of smell are the important keys to the dominance of Warner Bros. after the millennium.

Maybe Brad and Jeff are standing together, just chatting, and it has nothing to do with "Edge of Tomorrow" at all. But what is certain is that Jeff held a party in Ben’s villa today and called Lan Li on a special trip. Obviously, it is not just the lack of party guests. I hope Lan Li will come to join in the fun.

Lan Li doesn't know if today's audition is the last time, or if there will be more auditions waiting; but what is certain is that today's audition is definitely not that simple.




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