Chapter 197 Build a good relationship with Director Wang
“No.” After hearing Deng Chao’s words, Sun Li refused directly and hummed again, “I want to go to the cinema to watch "Love Traveler". The only way is to go Only after watching it in the cinema can you know what the audience thinks of the movie and me."
"." Deng Chao was speechless for a while and sighed, "It's not like "The Lovers of Time" has not been screened before. Haven’t you seen the audience’s reaction before?”
“This is different,” Sun Li said unmoved, “It was a screening before. Now that it's officially released, the two are completely different, okay?"
"What's the difference?" Deng Chao complained.
Sun Li snorted coldly and said angrily: "You just said whether you want to go to see "Love Traveler"?"
"Go! I didn't say not to go!" Deng Chao saw that Sun Li had already Somewhat angry, he immediately agreed repeatedly.
Sun Li was satisfied when she heard that Deng Chao had changed his mind.
The two chatted for a while and made an appointment to have dinner together and then go to the theater to watch a movie.
Not long after finishing the phone call with Deng Chao, Sun Li's cell phone rang again.
She picked it up and saw it was a call from her agent.
"Lili, the box office of "Space Traveler" on the first day exceeded 15 million!" Sun Li's agent told her the news excitedly.
"Huh? 1500W?" Sun Li was shocked when she heard this number.
She knows that the box office of "The Night Banquet" on the first day was only 12 million.
The cast of "The Night Banquet" includes big-name stars from both sides of the Taiwan Strait, including Zhang Ziyi, Ge You, Zhou Xun, Wu Yan and so on!
As a result, the box office on the first day was not as good as "Space Traveler"?
"Yes, 15 million." Sun Li's agent exclaimed, "Director Wang is amazing. A movie with a production cost of 20 million is even more powerful than those big productions with an investment of 100 to 200 million."
"I think everyone in the world has underestimated him."
After that, he added, "You are also lucky to be selected by Director Wang to star in this movie."
"The box office of "The Lover" on the first day was 15 million. I heard that the feedback from the audience after watching this movie was surprisingly good."
"According to this trend, it is a matter of time before the box office exceeds 100 million."
"In addition to "Fearless", you will have another starring movie with a box office of over 100 million."
" Moreover, this film is the first of its kind in China to be a commercial science fiction film. It is different from films like "Fearless" that have already been made badly."
""Space Traveler" can become your masterpiece. "
"Instead of being like "Huo Yuanjia", it not only fails to become your masterpiece, but also compares you with other actors. "
"Fearless" was released in early 2006. Putting aside overseas box office, the mainland box office accumulated 105 million.
This film is Sun Li's film debut, making her a member of the 100-million-dollar box office club for her first film.
It’s just that this movie is based on a poorly made subject, and there is Jet Li, an international martial arts star, so Sun Li’s presence is not strong.
And there are many versions of "Fearless". Even if the heroine played by Sun Li is fabricated, she will still be compared with the heroines in other versions of film and television works.
What's more, the heroine Zhao Qiannan, Nong Jingqiu and other characters in other versions are also fabricated.
The fact is, as Sun Li's agent said, "Fearless" cannot become Sun Li's masterpiece.
Because many years later, when people talk about "Fearless", they only think of Jet Li.
As for Sun Li, many people have forgotten that she is in this film.
This kind of mature IP-type movie only praises the male protagonist who plays Fearless. Unless the female protagonist has an extremely brilliant role setting, she will only be lost to everyone in the end.
In comparison, "Time Traveler" is different.
As the first commercial science fiction film after the mainland film reform, and... After its release, the quality and strength of the film were demonstrated through the box office.
The combination of these two points indicates that "Space Traveler" will definitely go down in film history.
As the heroine in the film, Sun Li will also benefit.
“Of course Director Wang is great.” The corners of Sun Li’s mouth curled up.
She fully understands what her agent said. "Time Traveler" will not only bring her many invisible benefits, but also become a springboard for her to gain a foothold in the film industry.
After finishing speaking, he then asked, "What about "Project Baby"? What was the box office of "Project Baby" on the first day?"
"More than 700 W." The agent replied.
"More than 700 W? Isn't this not even half of "Space Traveler"?" Sun Li was quite surprised when she heard this.
"Baby Project" is a movie starring Chen Long, and it also stars Louis Koo and others.
The result is not even half of "Space Traveler"?
"If there hadn't been 'Time Traveler', the first-day box office of 'Baby Project' would have exceeded 10 million," the agent said.
""Love Traveler" is 15 million W, and "Baby Project" is more than 700 W." Sun Li pondered for a moment and said, "I think so."
"There is no "Love Traveler" to preempt it. market, the first-day box office of "Baby Project" is really likely to exceed 10 million."
Although Wang Shu doesn't want to take the blame, most people have this idea now.
Everyone thinks that if "Time Traveler" hadn't occupied too much box office share and squeezed the market of "Project Baby", the first-day box office of "Project Baby" would have exceeded 10 million at least.
The actual situation is that even without "Space Traveler", the first-day box office of "Baby Project" was only over 8 million.
“That’s why I say Wang Shu is great.” The agent answered with a smile, “‘Space Traveler’ and ‘Baby Project’ were released at the same time.”
“Before this , who inside and outside the circle thinks that "Time Traveler" is no match for "Baby Project"? "
"Now, it is beating "Baby Project""
"And there was one before. "The Banquet" and later "Baby Project", these two blockbusters are compared, which further highlights the gold content of "Space Traveler". ”
"As the heroine in the film, you can gain greater benefits."
"It's really amazing!" Sun Li also exclaimed at this moment.
As the heroine of "Space Traveler", she initially thought that "Space Traveler" would be affected by "Baby Project" and cause a box office slump.
After all, "Baby Project" stars Chen Long, an international superstar, and his status and box office appeal are unquestionable.
Unexpectedly, the first-day box office of "Space Traveler" was not only higher than that of "Baby Project", but even more than doubled.
It was completely beyond her expectation.
"Well, have you ever asked Director Wang when the idol drama will start filming?" the manager asked in a timely manner.
As for Sun Li's starring role in the idol drama directed by Wang Shu, Hairun Film and Television Company has always been in contact with Yishu.
However, Wang Shu has not made a decision, and no one knows when it will be turned on.
"It should be soon." Sun Li replied aloud, "Director Wang said before that the startup time will be around the 4th or 5th, which will only happen in the past few days."
Although both October 4th and October 5th are during the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays, there is no traditional holiday for those working in the film and television industry, and there are no rules for taking a break during the holidays. If there is work, do it; if there is no work, take a rest.
“On the 4th or 5th?” The agent pondered for a moment and said, “If Director Wang shoots the idol drama as fast as ever, it will be almost completed by the end of the month. "
"It will not affect your next film."
"Director Gao Xixi has confirmed that "Sweet Honey" will start shooting in the middle of next month. I just hope that it will not be because of us. "
"No." Sun Li said, "Director Wang said before that the idol drama will be completed by the end of October at the latest, and it will not conflict with my schedule."
The agent heard this and carefully He warned in a voice, "Have some snacks and build a good relationship with Director Wang."
"Right now, there are not many actresses who are familiar with Director Wang."
"With Director Wang If you build a good relationship, you can not only star in his idol dramas, but also star in his movies."
"Perhaps, you will also have the opportunity to star in his art films, and then go to the three major European actors."
When Sun Li heard this, she pouted, wondering how she could have a good relationship with Wang Shu?
It’s good if he doesn’t bully others!
Although he was thinking so in his heart, he responded with his mouth: "I know."
"No, you don't know." The agent said with a smile, "Before, the company paid It took a lot of effort to help you get a role in "Fearless", so that you can play opposite Jet Li in your first movie."
"It's different when you get to Director Wang. ”
"The company has not contributed much. It's just because Director Wang likes you that you get the opportunity."
"If you can maintain a good relationship with Director Wang, then the company will not have to work hard in the future either." , you can rely on your relationship with Director Wang to obtain better resources than starring in "Huo Yuanjia""
"There is a huge difference between the two."
"You also know that there are many high-quality resources that the company cannot help you operate. It can only watch others take those resources into their pockets."
"But here, Director Wang, even if the company wants to help Even if you work, you can’t work.”
"So whether you can continue to get high-quality resources from Director Wang depends on you."
Hearing this, Sun Li said helplessly: "The first thing to consider when choosing actors for Director Wang's plays is Whether the actor fits the role in the play, and then the rest."
"No matter how good the relationship is, it will not be shaken in the face of official business."
"So. If you want to rely on relationships. .It won’t work.”
When the agent heard this, he smiled and said: “No matter whether it works or not, as long as we can maintain a good relationship with Director Wang, there will always be advantages compared to other actors. Some advantages.”
"You think so?"
Sun Li opened her mouth and responded: "Uh"
"Don't worry, I'm not stupid, I will figure it out."
< br>She felt that her relationship with Wang Shu was still very close, and she did not need to continue to have a good relationship.
Because the further improvement of the relationship is to break up with Deng Chao and be with Wang Shu.
She thought about it, but gave up the idea.
Now her relationship with Deng Chao is very good, and she has no intention of breaking up.
"It's good that you know." The agent breathed a sigh of relief and continued, "Wang Shu is a director who can write scripts, he is talented and powerful."
"More importantly It’s because he doesn’t have much to do with the interests of the industry, and he doesn’t need to choose actors based on their worldliness.”
“And several of his movies have proven that he has always had the right to cast, and his films and TV shows have always had the right to choose actors. The characters in the work are all chosen based on his preferences.”
"Not only have you acted in "Time Traveler", but you will also collaborate with him in an idol drama later."
"The cooperation between the two dramas is enough to form a deep friendship."
< br>“On this basis, I have an advantage over many other actors.”
“For an actor to have a good relationship with such a director, it is definitely a good thing.”
Sun Li listened to her manager's words and never knew this truth.
The film and television industry has never been dominated by actors.
No matter how popular an actor is, if he has no resources, he will fall off the altar in just one or two years.
Resources are often in the hands of employers and producers
They can praise whomever they want, not just asking actors to star in dramas.
Often, actors are more likely to fight for roles.
Even actors with the status of Sidan Shuangbing still need to compete for high-quality resources.
Just like John Woo who went to his grandma's house in Hollywood and returned to China in despair to film "Red Cliff", a bunch of actors exchanged interests and competed for roles through the company behind them.
Even if it is a small supporting role, actors such as Zhao Yanzi and Chen Hao have to get the role through the connections behind them.
Another example is that Fan Binbin sat on someone’s lap at a cocktail party and toasted with a smile in order to expand his network and win an invitation from a big director.
Except for the actors who have come out of nowhere, people who control resources in the entertainment industry are like the grandfather of actors.
If you want to please others, you have to behave like a grandson.
Wang Shu is not only a director, but with his "talent", he also has high-quality resources that countless actors desire.
This is even worse than Feng Xiaogang and Zhang Yimou.
Directors such as Feng Xiaogang and Zhang Yimou can be treated politely by actors in the entertainment industry. In addition to being great directors with great achievements, they also have the ability to choose actors for script roles.
This is the lifeblood of actors.
Any actor who wants to be offered an olive branch by directors such as Feng Xiaogang and Zhang Yimou must lower his attitude and be polite when facing them.
Now Wang Shu has also joined the ranks.
And because "Space Traveler" is a groundbreaking film, Wang Shu is more respected than other domestic directors.
There will be more actors who want to receive the olive branch he offers.
Under this situation, in front of him, you will definitely keep your posture as low as possible.
It is even said that some actresses will use their color to open up a breakthrough, which is not unusual at all.
After all, in the film and television industry, in order to get opportunities, many actresses will even take the initiative to greet some men who are very humble, let alone a young and handsome guy like Wang Shu.
I have long become fat in the eyes of many actresses.
In this case, there is no need for Wang Shu to take the initiative. An actress will take the initiative to contact him.
Even if some actresses are reserved and won't take the initiative, as long as he teases her a little bit, it will have an effect.
(End of this chapter)