Chapter 383 I’ll pick you up
These words made sense, and everyone including Zhou Xun nodded secretly.
There is a ceiling for the internal entertainment, and above the ceiling is the international stage.
And the center of the international stage is Hollywood.
Even if he is well-known in the three major European companies and is not famous in Hollywood, he is only considered to be international, not internationally famous.
Therefore, the only way out for Wang Shu, who is not an academic director, is to go to Hollywood.
Although in China, as long as good works are released, things can go smoothly.
But no matter how you mix in China, it is still within the ceiling.
As long as it's within the ceiling, then...it's almost meaningless.
Like Feng Xiaogang.
This man is famous for his commercial films and even calls himself the most powerful commercial film director in the Mainland.
Since "Tangshan Earthquake", I haven't been making art films in an attempt to enter the international stage.
This is because as long as you step onto the international stage, your status in the industry will be more impressive than that of directors who work in domestic entertainment.
And if you are both on the international stage and famous in Hollywood, it will be even more impressive.
When Feng Xiaogang made a commercial film that was a box office hit, he was so highly praised.
In fact, in the mainstream film field, he is not welcomed at all, and he can't squeeze in even if he wants to.
Therefore, at that time, he was either criticizing the judges of major domestic awards, or criticizing the judges of major domestic awards.
It wasn’t until he won the award that his face immediately changed.
Zhou Xun then said: "If you put it that way, Director Wang should go to Hollywood to develop."
In fact, she had chatted with Wang Shuqian about this topic before, but Wang Shuqian didn't say anything at the time. Full, so she couldn't directly say that Wang Shu would go to Hollywood.
"Not necessarily." One person said his opinion, "Director Wang and Director Han are inseparable."
"Now that Dong Han has just become the chairman of China Film, there will definitely be a lot of action."
“Therefore, there is a high probability that Director Han will retain Director Wang.”
“So, even if Director Wang wants to go to Hollywood, he will go there in a few years, not now.”
>This is also very reasonable.
Because Han Sanping is now the boss of China Film Group, it is obviously good for Wang Shu.
At this time, the best choice is to develop steadily in the country.
It won’t be too late to go to Hollywood when Han Sanping steps down.
The truth is this, but these people don’t know that entertainment will develop in a few years.
The era of 1 billion, 2 billion, 3 billion and 5 billion is coming.
Since 2019, not only the domestic economy has begun to decline, but the global entertainment industry has also declined.
Even if the mask era is over, it will be difficult to think of a movie worth 5 billion.
Although the economy is in decline, the downgrade of consumption is good for virtual entertainment.
However, there will be exceptions for movies.
If movie tickets are too expensive, more people will consider whether it is worth the price before going into the cinema.
Unlike during the economic boom, people who didn’t care much about the cost of movie tickets bought tickets and went to the cinema.
According to this trend, these few years are the best time for Wang Shu to go to Hollywood.
Because during this period, the number of domestic screens had not yet been built, and the economy had not yet taken off.
In 2008, the movie with the highest box office was only over 300 million.
Wang Shu went to Hollywood during this period. If he developed well, he would wait a few years before returning to China.
Not only is it a major international director, China has also entered an era of box office revenue of 3 billion per film.
Although actors' salaries have skyrocketed during this period, it is still an era when a movie can earn billions in box office.
Moreover, as he returns to China to film as a major international director, many actors will be willing to take a pay cut to compete for the opportunity to star in the movies he directs.
Of course, staying in the country during this period also has benefits.
That is, as the boss of China Film Group, Han Sanping will give him care and support.
For example, for the movie "Travel to Taipei", even if "Resident Evil" will be released in mainland theaters in the future, even if theaters are still showing ghost movies these days, even if satellite TV stations are still showing "Pawn Shop No. 8".
Without Han Sanping and China Film Group coming forward, there is a high probability that he would have been able to shoot it.
But don’t expect it to be released in theaters.
“I also think Director Wang will most likely go to Hollywood in a few years.” Someone answered.
Everyone understands the truth and there is no need to elaborate further.
"No matter what, I hope that the later Director Wang goes to Hollywood, the better." One person said from the bottom of his heart, "With Director Wang here, we people can have more opportunities."
These words , in fact, considering that Zhou Xun is here, he put it more tactfully.
Looking at the film resources in the Mainland, they are all famous, and ordinary artists will not get opportunities at all.
Let’s not talk about Hua Yi and Feng Xiaogang, let’s talk about Zhang Yimou and New Picture.
In the movies directed by Zhang Yimou, apart from the already well-known big-name actors, the so-called Mou girls are basically new pictures or Zhang Yimou's own contracted artists.
Wang Shu is different, because he is not an artist manager, but actually selects actors in the entertainment industry.
In this way, many people are given opportunities.
For example, in this time's "Travel to Taipei", a big-budget movie with such a huge momentum, Yang Zi, Zhang Yishan, Wu Gang and others all got their roles through auditions.
Although Yang Zi and Zhang Yishan may have an advantage because their ages match the roles in the script, everyone knows that if this drama was not written and directed by Wang Shu, then there is a high probability that these two roles It will be modified to a college student setting, and will be starred by artists pre-determined by the investors and producers.
Instead of leaving it to Yang Zi and Zhang Yishan, two young TV actors who made their debut as child stars.
For example, in the movie "Red Cliff", the investors and producers kept revising the script in order to fill in the actors.
In order to add drama to Zhang Zhiling and Zhao Yanzi, various magical changes were made.
In addition, there was no role for Chen Hao originally. After Cheng Tian joined the cast, the script was revised to include the role of Chen Hao.
Then Chen Hao and Cheng Tian terminated their contract, and the script of "Red Cliff" no longer had Chen Hao's role.
The script of a play is constantly revised according to the actors while ensuring that the general story remains unchanged.
They are all insiders. A lot of examples make everyone understand that if "Travel to Taipei" is invested and produced by a company such as Huayi, then the roles of Yang Zi and Zhang Yishan will not be their turn at all, but will be modified. The script was changed into roles suitable for the artists of Huayi Company.
In this kind of big-budget film, the characters will only be digested internally and will not flow out at all.
Even if Wang Shu finally chooses the male protagonists to be played by Liu Dehua and Li Binbin, it still gives many actors in the entertainment industry an opportunity that they can see with their own eyes and possibly win.
Not to mention, everyone knows in their hearts that Wang Shu will choose Liu Dehua and Li Binbin to play the leading roles to ensure box office.
It’s not that Wang Shu doesn’t give others opportunities, but that for the sake of safety, commercial films can only choose big-name actors to carry the flag.
Therefore, this is not Wang Shu's problem.
But it can only be like this.
"Yes, if Director Wang is here, it will indeed be more beneficial to us actors." One person answered and agreed with this point of view.
Everyone understands the truth and nods secretly.
Movies are not TV series.
There are many characters in TV series, and even if they can't play the leading role, they still have many supporting roles.
In addition, there are many TV drama crews, which accordingly gives many people some opportunities. But movies are different.
This is especially true for movies directed by well-known directors.
Like the movie "Red Cliff", even the supporting roles for Liang Chaowei, Jin Chengwu and others are highly competitive.
In fact, if there is not enough energy behind the scenes, these supporting roles will not be available at all.
The existence of Wang Shu not only gives many actors the hope of participating in blockbusters, but also gives many actors the opportunity to star in the protagonists of movies directed by great directors.
Under this premise, compared to other film directors, Wang Shu is naturally more popular with many actors in the entertainment industry.
It is basically impossible to participate in other major director's movies without any relationship or personal involvement.
For example, in the movie "Assembly", the heroine was originally given a statement.
Then she stated that she did not accept unspoken rules, so Feng Xiaogang told her to get out and replaced her with an obedient actress.
In contrast, in the eyes of many actors in the entertainment industry, as long as they are favored by Wang Shu, they can get a role even if there are no miscellaneous things.
“So, it’s a good thing for us actors that Director Wang doesn’t go to Hollywood.”
“With his productive filming style, as long as he stays in China, the entertainment industry will All actors will have more realistic opportunities to star in movies. ”
“And... opportunities to star in movies directed by great directors.”
"And if Director Wang goes to Hollywood, many actors will only be faced with darkness."
After saying this, everyone around them nodded secretly.
Everyone knows that even if Wang Shu stays in China to film, the chance of getting a role will be slim due to the huge competition.
However, it is still uncertain. At least there is opportunity and hope, not another situation.
As an actor with access to resources, Zhou Xun also sighed: "Wang Shu filming in China is really good for us actors."
She knew in her heart how she obtained her resources step by step.
This gave her a more personal experience with Wang Shu giving her a drama date.
Although there is indeed some ambiguity with Wang Shu.
However, Wang Shu did not seek her to star because he wanted to unspoken rules about her, but some ambiguity arose in the process of getting along.
This situation is extremely common in many film crews.
Especially the male and female protagonists are the easiest to get along with each other on the set.
"It's more beneficial to Sister Xun." The people next to him couldn't help but ridicule when they heard Zhou Xun's voice.
"Yes, Sister Xun has a good personal relationship with Director Wang. In addition, she is a popular and well-known actor, so she is naturally more favored by Director Wang."
Another person answered.
“For example, in this time’s “Travel to Taipei”, if it weren’t for Sister Xun’s schedule conflict, the role of the heroine would definitely be Sister Xun’s.”
Zhou Xun listened to the few words of praise from his friends. Although he shook his head helplessly on the surface, he was happy and secretly proud.
After she wanted to come, just as these people said.
If it weren't for her schedule conflict, even if the heroine of "Travel to Taipei" wasn't her, she wouldn't be Li Binbin.
If Wang Shu chooses an artist from Huayi to play the heroine, then she will definitely have an advantage.
Because the friendship is deeper than that of Li Binbin.
Several people have been chatting about Wang Shu here. On the other side, Wang Shu is also exchanging text messages with Mei Ting, Yang Mi, Sun Li and others.
"You haven't slept yet?" Sun Li asked.
"I'll go to bed later." Wang Shu replied to the text message.
"Will we still start work tomorrow?" Sun Li asked again.
"Start work." Wang Shu replied.
"Then I'll go visit the class tomorrow." Sun Li said.
"Okay." Wang Shu was stunned for a moment when he saw this text message, and then replied.
He thought Sun Li had returned to her hometown, but unexpectedly she did not.
But after he thought about it for a moment, he probably guessed some reasons.
When Sun Li returned to her hometown, she had to meet her stepmother. Although the two parties had resolved the misunderstanding, there was still a layer of separation between them.
Coupled with the heavy snowfall in the south this year, there is just a reason to stay in the capital.
No matter what the reason was, I just didn’t go back.
“Are you alone in the capital?” Wang Shu asked via text message.
"No way?" Sun Li asked.
"Have you had New Year's Eve dinner?" Wang Shu did not answer the question, but asked again.
"Eat." Sun Li replied.
“What did you eat?” Wang Shu asked immediately.
"Why do you ask so many questions?" Sun Li didn't want to answer.
When Wang Shu saw this text message, he had already guessed the rough answer, and immediately replied: "I had a New Year's Eve dinner with the crew today."
"I made a reservation at the hotel in advance. Then we had New Year’s Eve dinner with the crew.”
"If I had known you didn't go back to your hometown, I would have called you to come with me."
The main purpose of this text message is not to express regret for not calling Sun Li to have New Year's Eve dinner with her, but to tell him that although I didn't go back to my hometown, but I didn't go to some actress's house to have New Year's Eve dinner. I was with the crew.
"Thank you, I had New Year's Eve dinner." Sun Li replied.
“Did you really eat it?” Wang Shu asked with concern.
“Am I hungry if I haven’t eaten?” Sun Li replied.
"Aren't you worried that you just ate a bowl of instant noodles?" Wang Shu sent a text message.
Seeing that Sun Li didn't reply to the message, Wang Shu suddenly felt that he had guessed it right, and immediately dialed Sun Li's number.
"Why are you calling me so late?" Sun Li asked angrily as soon as the call was connected.
Wang Shu did not answer the question, but asked: "Are you at home now?"
"Where else could you be if you weren't at home?" Sun Li sighed.
"Are you hungry? Let's go out for a late-night snack?" Wang Shu said.
"Ah? Don't you stay up late? Besides, you still have work tomorrow." Sun Li said in surprise.
"It's okay, tonight is New Year's Eve." Wang Shu said with a smile.
Sun Li hummed after hearing this: "You still know it's New Year's Eve? Is there any place to have supper on New Year's Eve?"
"How is it possible?" Wang Shu undoubtedly said He answered, "In a city as big as Beijing, there are night snack bars open 365 days a year, even on New Year's Eve."
"Forget it, it's too late." Sun Li touched her stomach, which was not full, and declined.
"I'll pick you up." Wang Shu said without listening to what she said.
"Isn't it too late?" Sun Li snorted.
"It's okay. I'll pick you up. I'll call you when I get there." Wang Shu answered.
(End of this chapter)