Chapter 629 I understand
When it comes to acting skills, both Leonardo DiCaprio and Matthew McConaughey are now considered capable actors.
In the original timeline, Matthew McConaughey won the Best Actor at the 86th Academy Awards in 2014 for the film "Dallas Buyers Club".
Leonardo DiCaprio won the Best Actor Award at the 88th Academy Awards in 2016 for "The Revenant".
Although it is now 2010, both of them have the ability to win awards, but they have been struggling to qualify.
As for Wang Shu recommending Matthew McConaughey, the reason is simple.
The leading actor in Nolan's version of "Interstellar" is Matthew McConaughey.
In the original timeline, filming of "Interstellar" began in 2012.
Compared with 2010, it was two years ahead of schedule.
In order to ensure the success of the film, it can be directed by copying the original lineup.
Even the young Murphy in the film has already made his debut.
This little girl started her career as a child model in 2004, and last year she participated in the American TV series "Until Death Do Us Do Us".
This year, she also played the daughter of the hero and heroine in "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn," which has just started filming.
Therefore, even this little girl can be in the original lineup.
However, Wang Shu had this idea in his mind, but he couldn't express it directly. Instead, he needed to assemble the original lineup for the Nolan version of "Interstellar" step by step.
Nolan's version of "Interstellar" is a success. It is built according to the original lineup and is relatively safer.
This film is the first time that Yishu Company has co-produced it with the eight major Hollywood film and television companies. It is of great significance. Wang Shu wants the film to be successful from the bottom of his heart and will not involve irrelevant actors.
Mei Tiao was not his ideal candidate for the heroine.
He also understood that Paramount would never agree to let Mei Ting play the heroine.
So.
Mei Ting failed to audition, so the blame can be passed on to Paramount.
Anyway, he did recommend him to Paramount, and Mei Ting also got the chance to audition.
Mei Ting saw all this, and even if she couldn't get the role, not only would she not blame him, but she would also be grateful to him.
Because normal thinking can understand that Paramount is one of the eight major film and television companies in Hollywood, and movie projects belong to Paramount.
Even if Wang Shunai is an Oscar-winning director, he cannot have the right to choose the heroine alone.
If you can't get the role, it's not Wang Shu's fault.
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"Shu, I received an audition invitation from Paramount. Did you recommend me to them?"
Wang Shu received an international call from Mei Ting, and her surprised voice sounded on the phone.
"Yes." Wang Shu responded with a smile.
"Thank you, you are so kind to me." Mei Ting's voice was full of emotion.
"Why do we say thank you to each other?" Wang Shu responded with a pretense of blame, and then said, "But I only have the right to recommend you to Paramount, and I don't have the right to directly choose you to star, so I can If you can’t get the role, it’s ultimately up to you to fight for it.”
Mei Ting has known this for a long time and is very touched that Wang Shu can recommend her. As for whether she will get the role, it is up to fate.
"I know." Mei Ting responded with a smile and asked playfully, "Shu, tell me, besides recommending me, have you recommended anyone else?"
"Of course." Wang Shu deliberately said half of his words.
When Mei Ting heard this, she felt a little disgusted and responded aggrievedly: "Why are there others?"
She thought that in addition to her, Wang Shu also recommended other actresses and had a competitive relationship with her.
"Haha." Wang Shu smiled, "I recommended two actors, one is you and the other is the actor Matthew McConaughey."
"He plays the male lead?" Mei Ting understood after hearing this, and her aggrieved mood was immediately replaced by happiness.
"If Paramount is willing to use him, that should be it." Wang Shu said with a smile.
Mei Ting didn't pay attention to this and asked with a smile: "So you recommended the two of us?"
"Yes." Wang Shu responded, "Just you and Matthew McConaughey."
After that, he asked, "When will you come to Los Angeles?"
"Just these two days." Mei Ting was very happy when she heard Wang Shu said that he only recommended her and Matthew McConaughey.
Because this shows that she is the only heroine in Wang Shu's mind.
"Are you staying in a hotel?" Wang Shu asked.
"Well, go with the agent and assistant." Mei Ting said.
"That's good. I'm going to Iceland in the next few days, so I can't entertain you. Since you're coming here with your agent and assistant, I'm relieved." Wang Shu said.
"Iceland? What are you doing there?" Mei Tiao was stunned.
"The location selection for the movie." Wang Shu continued, "I plan to shoot this movie as realistically as possible, so I need to find a suitable location."
"Someone recommended Iceland before, and I plan to go there and see it for myself."
"Okay." Mei Ting was quite disappointed that she would probably miss Wang Shu in Los Angeles, but she also knew that there was nothing she could do about it.
"Don't worry." Wang Shu heard the disappointment and worry in Mei Ting's tone and comforted him, "I've already said hello here. Paramount will receive you well."
"Yeah." Mei Ting felt a little better after hearing this and pursed her lips in response.
In the afternoon, Wang Shu received another call from Gong Li.
"Shu, do you have time? Let's have dinner together?" Gong Li's voice sounded.
"Okay, let's have dinner together tonight." Wang Shu answered with a smile.
In the evening, the two met in a private room of a high-end Japanese restaurant.
Gong Li looked unchanged, but Wang Shu spoke sweetly and praised with a smile: "Sister Gong Li, I haven't seen you for more than a month, do you feel more beautiful?"
Gong Li was very happy after hearing this, but on the outside she rolled her eyes and spat: "You are the only one who talks sweetly."
Seeing this charming look, Wang Shu's heart moved, and he pulled Gong Li to his side and kissed her without any courtesy.
"Ah~ don't~"
Gong Li resisted for a moment, then responded to the kiss.
Wang Shu is so strong. It has been a long time since he talked about his life ideals with him. Gong Li has long thought about it.
This time I asked Wang Shu to have dinner. In addition to having something to do, I also wanted to talk about my ideals in life.
After a while, the two of them
As time went by, Gong Li saw Wang Shu's strength again. Considering that this was a restaurant, there were considerations in the time for meals.
Gong Li touched Wang Shu's face and whispered: "I'll go to your place tonight, but I can't continue now."
If it had been anyone else, it would have only been a few minutes.
For example, Brother Dong, it’s two and a half minutes at most.
There is no need to consider this aspect.
However, Wang Shu was too strong, so he had to consider this.
Wang Shu also understood that two people ate in a private room for two or three hours. Anyone who was not a fool could guess what happened inside.
Gong Li and Wang Shu are both public figures. Although they are not as famous in the United States compared to China, they still have to be considered. The process of the two talking about their life ideals lasted for more than twenty minutes.
Wang Shu is still strong, but Gong Li has entered sage mode.
It was precisely because of this that Wang Shu stopped.
After a while, the two got dressed.
Then, eat.
Gong Li took a sip of water, looked at Wang Shu, and asked casually: "Has the casting started for the movie you are cooperating with Paramount?"
Wang Shu answered: "Yes, casting has already begun. Mei Ting asked me about this before, and I recommended her to Paramount. However, Paramount wants to target the European and American markets and does not need actors with oriental faces. ”
When Gong Li heard this, she didn't wonder why Wang Shu recommended Mei Ting to Paramount.
She knew very well that Wang Shu had already collaborated with Mei Ting on two movies and a TV series, so they must have a good relationship.
If Mei Ting mentioned this matter to Wang Shu, Wang Shu would not be able to refuse.
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"Then will Mei Ting come over to audition?" Gong Li asked immediately.
"Come." Wang Shu responded, "Although Paramount doesn't want to use actors with oriental faces, if Mei Ting comes over and gives it a try, it can be regarded as coming to Hollywood to experience it."
Gong Li nodded. Mei Ting, as an actor who has not been on the international stage, is different from her.
If you come to Hollywood for an audition, even if you are not selected, it will still be considered a boasting asset at home.
"Paramount really doesn't want to use actors with oriental faces?" Gong Li asked.
Actors with oriental faces include not only Chinese-language film actors, but also actors from Japan, South Korea, Singapore and other regions.
Wang Shu responded helplessly: "This script was originally a Paramount project, and they did not consider using actors with oriental faces in the first place."
Hearing this, Gong Li sighed and said, "I originally planned to give it a try, but I didn't expect it would be useless at all."
"There's nothing we can do about it. The project belongs to Paramount. Although I have changed the script, I only have the right to recommend actors." Wang Shu continued.
"I understand." Gong Li felt helpless, and then said half-jokingly, "If you want to act in a movie here, it seems you have to wait until you can make a movie alone in the future."
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Making movies is not about distribution and theaters.
In the United States, distribution and theaters are untouchable.
Independent producers or production companies can exist.
Because as long as someone makes a movie, distribution and theaters will just sit there and collect money.
Therefore, even if Wang Shu is a Chinese film director, he can set up a production company in Hollywood to produce films independently.
Once the conditions are met, he will put the matter on the agenda.
"Haha." Wang Shu smiled and comforted, "Don't be so pessimistic. Maybe you will get a play date soon?"
Gong Li shook her head, feeling that there were some fantasy, and continued to complain: "Cooperating with a big company is troublesome, and there are various restrictions that are beyond your control."
What this means is that if Wang Shu cooperates with a small production company, then with Wang Shu's reputation, he will most likely be able to choose the actor with one word.
On the contrary, this is not possible when cooperating with one of the eight major Hollywood film and television companies like Paramount.
Wang Shu answered with a smile: "That project from Paramount is good, so I will cooperate with it."
Although Hollywood has many rules, it has abundant funds and the ability to distribute globally.
Blockbusters cooperating with these companies often achieve good box office results after global distribution.
It's just that Gong Li is rather resentful at the moment, and Wang Shu will definitely not reply like this.
Instead, follow the words to explain.
Sure enough, following Gong Li's explanation, Gong Li's resentment did not escalate into anger, but she slightly slowed down and said curiously: "Is the project good?"
Wang Shu nodded: "It's indeed good. It was because I was interested in the original script that I proposed to change the script according to my ideas."
"I didn't expect Paramount to agree. Unexpectedly, after "Life of Pi" and "Pacific Rim" were released, they approached me again and agreed to this matter."
After listening to this, Gong Li snorted with an experienced look: "These companies in Hollywood have this kind of virtue. The success of "Life of Pi" and "Pacific Rim" made them see the value, and then they will give up. Running over to find you”
"The same goes for actors. If their box office appeal can make them money, treat them politely."
"On the contrary, turn your back and deny the person."
After saying that, he warned with concern as if he had been there before, "You have to keep some things in mind. Don't look at how polite they are now. As long as the box office failure doesn't help them make money, they will immediately show their faces again."
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Wang Shu smiled and said: "Don't worry, I know it well."
Gong Li nodded and asked: "I just mentioned "The Life of Pi", are you confident of being nominated for this year's Oscar?"
The announcement of the nomination list for the 82nd Academy Awards in 2010 is on February 2, but it has not yet arrived.
"Of course." Wang Shu answered confidently, "The film is not bad, and the public relations are also very good, so the nomination should be no problem."
Gong Li also works in Hollywood. She knows all about public relations and there is no need to hide it.
In other words, only powerful films are qualified for public relations.
Because in this case, PR helps.
And for a film without strength, it will be difficult to be nominated no matter how hard it is on public relations.
After hearing what Wang Shu said and seeing how confident Wang Shu was, Gong Li also felt that there was a high probability of being nominated.
More than half an hour later, the two of them finished their meal.
Gong Li did not return to her residence, but followed Wang Shu to his apartment.
The next day, Gong Li left early because she still had a schedule.
Just when Wang Shu was about to take a nap, he received a call from Sister Shitou.
"Shu, are you at home?" Sister Shitou asked.
"Yes." Wang Shu replied.
"I'll go to your place." Sister Shitou said with a smile.
"Okay." Wang Shu responded.
After hanging up the phone, he immediately got up and started cleaning up.
Not to mention anything else, even the toilet paper scattered on the floor needs to be disposed of.
After a lot of trouble, I not only tidied up the room, but also opened the windows for ventilation.
Regardless of whether certain odors linger, ventilation is always a good idea.
More than an hour later, the doorbell rang. Wang Shu opened the door and saw that not only Sister Shitou was here, but also Swifty.
The two of them came together.
When Swifty saw Wang Shu, she waved to him with a smile and said slightly proudly: "Shu, you didn't expect that, did you? Emma and I came together!"
"It's indeed surprising." Wang Shu responded with a smile and greeted the two of them to come in.
The first time Swift came in, she looked at the apartment where Wang Shu lived. After looking at it for a few times, she said, "Shu, this is my first time in your apartment."
(End of chapter)