Chapter 191 Sir Ian and "The Lord of the Rings"
Joking with little Gilbert, Sofia relaxed a lot, and the two started paying attention to "Good Will Hunting".
After watching the entire film in the small screening room, Sofia nervously asked little Gilbert: "How was it?"
"It's not bad," little Gilbert nodded with satisfaction: "The quality is quite outstanding, it's a good drama."
Hearing little Gilbert's words, Sophia felt relieved a lot.
Little Gilbert added: "Sophia, get ready, we will prepare internal test screenings with Touchstone Pictures, and will also hold test screenings for media critics and theaters.
After that, it will be a small-scale screening until the final release. "
Seeing that Sophia was nervous again, little Gilbert comforted her: "Relax, I've watched the film, it's no problem, it will definitely be liked by the audience."
Even though she said this, Sophia would still be nervous.
In fact, as a new director, her performance is already outstanding.
Little Gilbert still remembers how nervous he felt when his first work in his previous life was about to meet the audience. He could not speak smoothly and turned into a stammer.
The production of "Good Will Hunting" is going very smoothly, and little Gilbert believes that this film will replicate the glory of his previous life and bring him surprises.
After the New Year, it's 1997. In January, little Gilbert needs to attend the Golden Globe Awards and prepare for the Oscars.
On January 19, the 54th American Film and Television Golden Globe Awards were held at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. It was broadcast live on NBC and was broadcast simultaneously in 70 countries and regions around the world.
Although the Golden Globe Awards are not as influential as the Oscars, they are still a very important award in North America.
Little Gilbert did not bring a female companion this time, but chose to attend the red carpet ceremony of the award ceremony with DiCaprio.
Leonardo DiCaprio specially rushed back from Mexico to attend the Golden Globe Awards ceremony together.
While chatting, Xiao Lizi revealed that the filming of the big boat is nearing completion and will be completed soon.
"Leo, my movie has been completed, but I didn't expect that Dazhou is still in production." Little Gilbert rarely complained.
DiCaprio smiled helplessly: "I can't help it. Director Cameron is very demanding and strives for excellence. Unlike you, you are a fast shooter in Hollywood."
Compared to directors like James Cameron who tortured film companies, crew members, and actors, everyone still prefers Little Gilbert.
Xiao Lizi was tortured a lot during his time on the ship, and it seemed that his cheeks had lost a bit of weight.
DiCaprio added: "By the way, Kate asked me about you."
"Ask me what to do?" Little Gilbert was puzzled.
"I guess I'm more interested in you!" Xiao Lizi said that he didn't know very well, and guessed: "I guess he likes you. After all, your charm is unstoppable."
"Really?" Little Gilbert looked at Little Plum and said, "Is she blind and letting this handsome guy like you like me? We have only met once."
"Handsome guy?" DiCaprio looked at himself, then at Little Gilbert, and said, "I heard that Director Cameron chose you for the male lead, but you refused and recommended me instead, so I got the chance.
In terms of appearance, are you no worse than me? "
"I don't think so," little Gilbert shook his head: "When I walk down the red carpet, you will definitely have the loudest cheers."
DiCaprio disagreed and simply said: "Let's bet ten dollars to see who cheers the loudest."
"Okay," little Gilbert agreed readily.
After Tom Hanks, Gilbert Jr. and DiCaprio teamed up to walk the red carpet of the Golden Globe Awards. The two handsome men walked the red carpet together, instantly exciting the fans.
"Ahhhhh, little Gilbert, I love you."
"Little Gilbert, look here."
"Can you please give me a look?"
"I think little Gilbert and Leo are a good match. Why is that?"
The reporters couldn't wait to press the shutter button so as to record this moment. The power of two handsome guys in the same frame is no weaker than that of actresses.
At this time, little Gilbert listened carefully to the cheers of the fans, and it seemed that they were shouting his name more often, with DiCaprio's name occasionally popping up.
Although he had expected it, Xiao Lizi did not expect that his fame was not as good as that of a behind-the-scenes director, and he was a little disappointed.
After walking down the red carpet, DiCaprio took out ten dollars from his pocket and handed it to Little Gilbert.
Little Gilbert wanted to laugh, so he accepted the ten dollars, patted Little Plum on the shoulder and said, "Don't be sad, Leo, everyone will know you soon."
Xiao Lizi was unconvinced: "I knew this would happen, but I didn't expect the gap to be so big."
Little Gilbert was also helpless: "I didn't expect that as a behind-the-scenes director, my popularity would be so high."
In fact, this is normal. Little Gilbert is young, handsome, and has achieved so much success. He is naturally topical and will continue to attract media attention.
He has photographed the covers of several fashionable men's magazines, all of which sold relatively well.
From time to time, some scandals with a well-known actress are exposed. Although many of them are false, the public can't stand it.
Loud-mouthed Julia Roberts herself spread rumors. In the early days on the set of "Captain Hook", little Gilbert had some unclear things happen with her.
Chasing by the media, loving fans, and attracting public attention, little Gilbert is as popular as an A-list star.
Before DiCaprio, he could only be considered a potential star, certainly not as good as Gilbert.
After sitting in his seat, Xiao Lizi was still a little depressed.
Tom Hanks curiously asked little Gilbert: "What happened to Leo?" Little Gilbert told Tom Hanks about the bet between the two and what happened on the red carpet. Tom Hanks was stunned. Did the bet proposed by DiCaprio himself hit him?
He comforted Xiao Lizi and said: "Don't be discouraged, Leo, you know, when I walked on the red carpet before, no one paid attention at all.
There was a Tom Cruise walking in front of me, and no one paid attention to me, Tom Hanks..."
Tom Hanks began to talk endlessly about his past experiences. Little Gilbert covered his head and complained in his heart that Tom Hanks, the chicken soup king, started again.
Thinking that before the award ceremony started, there were already many guests in the hall, so little Gilbert just went to get to know them.
After chatting with acquaintances for a few words, little Gilbert immediately noticed a person, an old man to be precise.
"Hello, Ian."
Ian McKellen was talking to someone when a young man came over. Although he doesn't often hang out in Hollywood, Ian McKellen still recognized the young man in front of him.
"Hello, Director Landrini." Ian McKellen shook hands with little Gilbert while guessing his purpose.
Little Gilbert took the initiative and said: "I have read your works. "Richard III" and "Who Will Be My Side" are both quite good works."
"Thank you, I also like your films very much, especially "Saving Private Ryan."" It's just commercial hype, and Ian McKellen will too.
Seeing that no one was paying attention, little Gilbert came closer and said, "I've always wanted to cooperate with you. How about it? Would you like to think about it?"
Although he is fifty-eight years old, the career life of an actor is very long, and Ian feels that it is not yet time for him to retire.
In 1990, he was canonized by the British royal family and became a knight, but Ian still had dreams.
If little Gilbert can take the initiative to come over and ask him to act, of course Ian will agree.
"No problem, as long as it's your invitation, Director Landrini, I won't refuse." Ian said.
"Really?" Little Gilbert said with a mysterious smile: "The project I'm talking about is quite complicated. Some people persuaded me that it would definitely not succeed, but I must shoot it."
Ian was very curious and asked: "Can you know what the project is?"
Little Gilbert whispered two words: "The Lord of the Rings..."
"The Lord of the Rings?" Ian McKellen was startled. This is known as the most difficult epic fantasy masterpiece to adapt! Is little Gilbert so ambitious? Want to adapt this work?
Looking at the stunned Jazz, little Gilbert left a message: "If you think about it, you can contact me. It still takes a long time to think about it. We still have a lot of work to do."
After saying that, leaving Sir Ian still brainstorming, little Gilbert walked away.
Of course, little Gilbert has a basic plan for his next film project. The "Lord of the Rings" series is not the films he is making now and requires a long period of preparation.
Gilbert Jr. decided to follow Peter Jackson's plan and shoot three films in a row.
Such a huge project will inevitably require huge investment, complex project management, and extensive preparatory work, all of which need to be done bit by bit.
It is obviously unrealistic to prepare for two or three months and then rush to shoot as usual.
While on vacation, Gilbert Jr. plans to visit New Zealand with Kane Waxman to plan the preliminary preparations.
According to Gilbert Jr.'s estimate, "The Lord of the Rings" will take one to two years to prepare before it can enter the filming phase.
His workload will increase significantly over the next few years.
Some people may think that the original "Lord of the Rings" is not all in your head? What's so difficult about this?
This idea is for amateurs. Just like a big ship, this project also required a long period of preliminary preparation before it could enter the shooting stage.
In this way, James Cameron had a very difficult time filming.
Movies are not just movies, especially high-investment movies. The project itself is very complicated and involves many aspects. It is absolutely impossible to rush into shooting when your head is hot without adequate preparation.
A director who does this, even if he is reborn, is just a cannon, has no brains, and is already dead.
However, when preparing for "The Lord of the Rings", little Gilbert will not be idle. He plans to put the "Matrix" that has been filed for a long time on the screen.
At the same time, there is also the low-budget musical "Chicago" that promises to be Naomi Watts' Oscar-winning film.
As for why it is "Chicago" and not "Moulin Rouge", the reason is simple. "Chicago" is an American story, but "Moulin Rouge" is not.
Due to the exclusive nature of the North American market, North American audiences have never been very interested in things that do not happen on North American soil.
It took Godzilla decades to break into the North American market, and it shows. Of course, this is also because many Godzilla movies are so poorly made.
However, there are exceptions. The "Lord of the Rings" story that takes place in Middle-earth is quite popular with North American people.
If word gets out that Gilbert Jr. is adapting "The Lord of the Rings", those fanatical book fans will surely protest wildly, fearing that Gilbert Jr. will ruin this epic masterpiece.
In addition, I chose "Chicago" because this film did well at the box office in its previous life and won awards.
The original actor, Richard Gere, was so bad that Gilbert Jr. planned to replace him with an actor with greater charisma and appeal.
Little Gilbert was thinking about these things when he saw Tom Cruise walking in.
He immediately put on a warm smile and greeted him: "Tom, it's great that we meet again. How have you been recently?"
Tom Cruise glanced resentfully: "Little Gilbert, when can we work together once?"
Little Gilbert was smiling all over his face. Seeing that Tom Cruise was almost turning into a maniac, he said: "Immediately, immediately, next time we will definitely cooperate..."
Tom Cruise rolled his eyes, you said the same thing last time.
(End of chapter)