Chapter 448 Life of Pi
In addition to her funny personality, Anne Hathaway also has the temperament of a beautiful woman and is relatively cool.
Many beauties are like this. They lick the dog too much and have the capital to do something.
The two chatted for a while and exchanged contact information. Leo and Kate also walked up to chat with smiles.
As for Kate’s director husband, he had already left the dinner.
She didn't get the award, and her wife still openly flirted with other men.
One pair. Come on, come on and fuck me.
Please come and fuck me quickly.
Out of sight, out of mind, and not wanting to be laughed at and shameless to stay, I had no choice but to leave.
“Hello, I am Leonardo.”
"I'm Kate."
Kate followed behind DiCaprio like a little follower, and the two of them spoke out one after another.
"Hello, I am Wang Shu. "Titanic" starring the two actors has been a hit in China. It is a very good movie and the performances of the two in it are also wonderful." Wang Shu responded politely.
Hearing this, Kate secretly glanced at DiCaprio, the two smiled, and then greeted Anne Hathaway politely.
After saying hello, several people started chatting.
Wang Shu also knows that now that he has won the Golden Globe Award, and he has already won the Best Director Award at the Venice Film Festival, he may also win the Academy Award in the future.
Such a powerful director can predict the help of an actor's career with his eyes closed, so DiCaprio and Kate came to have a good relationship.
While a few people were chatting, Monica came over.
Zi Lizi's eyes lit up when he saw Monica, but Kate curled her lips.
Wang Shu and Anne Hathaway happened to notice these changes in expressions, and they looked at each other and smiled.
Many people know that Xiao Nizi once publicly expressed his desire to find a woman like Monica as his girlfriend, but Monica ignored him.
And Kate was the one who pursued DiCaprio, but was rejected by DiCaprio.
“Monica.” Xiao Lizi saw Monica coming and immediately wanted to give her a hug.
Monica may have considered that Kate was next to her. Even though Kate was already married, she had to consider her feelings, so she hugged Kate and said, "Kate, long time no see."
When Kate saw Monica's actions, a smile suddenly appeared on her face.
"Long time no see." She responded warmly to Monica's hug.
Little Lizi stood aside and touched his nose awkwardly.
As Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate, Anne Hathaway, and Monica gathered here, more and more people saw the opportunity and came to chat.
For a time, Wang Shu became acquainted with many people.
Wang Shu took advantage of the break to go to the bathroom and met Anne Hathaway when he came out.
The opponent's posture seemed to be waiting here.
“Tree.” Anne Hathaway opened her flaming red lips and smiled at Wang Shu.
“Annie.” Wang Shu responded with a smile.
Anne Hathaway smiled, and then asked: "I heard that you are planning to make a movie?"
"Huh?" Wang Shu was confused, he still had many things to do. Processing, there is no plan at all.
Where did the rumor come from?
Seeing Wang Shu’s confusion, Anne Hathaway responded with a slight smile, and then said to herself: “I just heard about it at the venue. They are all saying that you are planning to film another movie next. Movie."
Wang Shu shook his head helplessly when he heard this and said: "This is a rumor. I will go to the Berlin Film Festival next, plus there are other things, how can I plan to make a movie?"< br>
Anne Hathaway smiled and said nothing. The so-called "plus other things" corresponds to the previous Berlin Film Festival, which will most likely be the Oscar.
Although the Oscar nominations have not yet been announced, since "The Wolf of Wall Street" is the biggest winner at the Golden Globe Awards, it must be qualified to be nominated for an Oscar.
She asked in surprise: "Berlin Film Festival? Shu, do you have any other works shortlisted for the Berlin Film Festival?"
Anne Hathaway was confused. As far as she knew, Wang Shu's only works competing for awards were "The Tuner" and "The Wolf of Wall Street" were not even registered for the Berlin Film Festival.
What is Wang Shu doing?
“No.” Wang Shu explained with a smile, “The Berlin Film Festival invited me to participate in the non-competition section, and I will go there then.”
Anne Hathaway suddenly realized, for For a small crew, it is a rare opportunity to go to the non-competition section of the Berlin Film Festival.
For Wang Shu, there is a high probability that the organizer invited the other party to promote the movie.
For both parties, it is a matter of mutual benefit.
The appearance of Wang Shu at the Berlin Film Festival has increased international topics and popularity.
Wang Shu’s visit to the Berlin Film Festival can use this stage to promote the film and at the same time increase Wang Shu’s international influence.
Anne Hathaway blinked and asked with a smile: "So Shu, after you finish all these things, you will plan to make a movie?"
This question is about the main artery, because Wang Shu does have the intention to pursue the victory and stabilize his position.
So, once he is finished with the awards season, he will indeed plan to make another movie.
"The plan. I have this plan, but I don't even have a script for the time being." Wang Shu smiled bitterly.
When Anne Hathaway heard that Wang Shu did not have a script, a trace of disappointment flashed in her eyes, and then she smiled and said: "Shu, if you have a script and are planning to make a movie, I don't know if I will have the opportunity to go there. Audition? "
She did not ask Wang Shu directly for the role, because Hollywood is a producer-centered system. Although the director can determine the actors, the final decision is made by the producers and investors.
Therefore, to be precise, the director can recommend actors, but cannot directly make the decision to select actors.
Some big directors can directly select actors, and producers and investors cooperate with them without denying each other's casting choices.
But if we want to be more serious, the casting rights are in the hands of producers and investors, not the director.
Of course, usually, if there is a director’s recommendation, there is a high chance of getting a role in the audition.
“Of course!” Wang Shu heard this question and answered directly without thinking.
Anyway, it’s not like asking him for a role, so there is no need to reject people thousands of miles away.
Anne Hathaway smiled when she heard Wang Shu agreed, and she said: "Thank you!"
The two returned to the dinner talking and laughing, and Anne Hathaway also said that in the future Invite Wang Shu to a party.
For gatherings in Europe and the United States, people usually invite you in advance and set the time in advance, instead of telling you today and calling you in a few days.
Generally, we make an appointment in advance and then go to the appointment together.
Of course, if you are an acquaintance, you will suddenly call to ask for an invitation.
However, for general gatherings of many people, the time must be agreed in advance.
Anne Hathaway was so enthusiastic that Wang Shu could not refuse, so he nodded politely in agreement. Anyway, if you agree now, you don't have to keep the appointment. You can just find a reason to excuse it when the time comes.
Back at the banquet, I met some people who came to chat. Matt Damon suddenly led people over to introduce Wang Shu: "Shu, this is Gil Nate. .”
Matt Damon held out his hand.
Wang Shu looked at the other person and said politely: "Hello, I am Wang Shu."
"I know." Gil Nate shook Wang Shu's hand politely , and then said with a smile, "I am here just for you."
Hearing this, Wang Shu looked at Matt Damon in confusion, but actually he had a vague guess in his heart.
He was originally thinking about the movie "Life of Pi", but then he realized that there are still many smart people in the world.
"Life of Pi" is adapted from Jan Martel's novel of the same name. This novel not only won the Man Booker Prize, but also stayed on the New York Times bestseller list for more than a year. .
Then, it attracted the attention of producer Gil Nate, and subsequently obtained the rights to adapt the novel.
Nate then spent several years developing the project with Fox production chief Elizabeth Gabler.
In other words, Gil Nate had purchased the film and television adaptation rights of this novel a long time ago.
David Magol, who was nominated for the 77th (2005) Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for "Finding Neverland", was hired to adapt the original work into a script.
Since the successful adaptation of the script, the script has gone through the hands of many well-known directors in Hollywood, but none of them had the confidence to direct the film and they all declined.
In the end, Gil Nate selected Li Eucalyptus, and filming started in January 2011.
Just because filming started in January 2011 does not mean that the director was appointed at this time.
The film was cast in 2010 and started filming in 2011 after the casting was successful.
And now, it is January 2009.
Monica, Anne Hathaway, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate and others all know Gil Nate. At this moment, hearing Gil Nate bluntly said that she came here specifically for Wang Shu, they all felt thoughtful.
Jill Nate purchased the film and television adaptation rights to "Life of Pi" and spent several years with Fox Production Director Elizabeth Gabler to adapt it for the big screen. There have already been rumors in the industry about the fact that several directors were turned down to direct the film, including the screen.
Now Gil Nate is specifically looking for Wang Shu, and the purpose is self-evident.
It’s just that Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate, Anne Hathaway and others are a little shocked. So many directors are not sure that "Life of Pi" will be successful. How could Gil Nette have the courage to hand over this script? In the hands of Wang Shu, a young director who is only 22 years old?
Although the other party is indeed capable, it is not safe after all!
After thinking about it for a while, it suddenly dawned on me.
"Life of Pi" is a well-known best-selling novel. In addition to worrying about poor filming, many directors are also worried about the backlash that may result from poor filming.
There are many fans of best-selling books. If you accidentally smash it, it will not just be as simple as smashing the sign, but the subsequent impact will be huge.
Many directors are not completely sure and will not direct easily.
It is difficult to shoot, difficult to shoot, and the consequences of a failed shoot are disastrous. Each of these difficulties discourages many directors.
As for Li Yu, he is a Chinese director. Even though he has won the Academy Award for Best Director for "Brokeback Mountain", he will still be squeezed out and the opportunity is still rare.
Therefore, others did not dare to film "Life of Pi", but he dared to film it.
But now Gil Nate has found Wang Shu.
At this moment, Monica watched Wang Shu and Gil Nate move to negotiate, and couldn't help but ask Matt Damon: "Matt, Gil is asking Shu to direct "Pi" "Life of Fantasy"?"
Matt Damon saw DiCaprio, Anne Hathaway and others looking at him, nodded and said: "It's almost the same."
After saying that, he added, "Many big directors were afraid to start filming "Life of Pi," but Wang Shu is a talented young director."
"Young directors are all newbies and are not afraid of tigers."
“So, I’m sure that Wang Shu will agree to this matter.”
“As long as Wang Shu agrees, it won’t be long before we can see “The Life of Pi” in the theater "This movie."
DiCaprio, Kate and others were stunned for a moment when they heard this, and then nodded slightly.
Wang Shu is young and a famous director.
Young people are not afraid of anything.
In addition, the other party is from China, so there is a high probability that he does not understand the influence of the best-selling book "Life of Pi".
With various factors combined, I will basically accept this script.
Just as they thought, Gil Nate did invite Wang Shu to direct "Life of Pi", and Wang Shu thought there was such a good thing and agreed without saying a word.
He thought he had missed this movie before, and was preparing to put "La La Land" on the big screen, but he didn't expect Gil Nate to come to him.
This film, which won the Academy Award for Best Director, deserves to be directed by him.
Monica, Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway and others saw Wang Shu and Gil Nate chatting happily from a distance, and they were already convinced about "Life of Pi" Nine times out of ten, preliminary negotiations have been made.
As the two returned, several people got the exact answer.
It didn’t take long for the news to spread throughout the dinner party, which immediately sparked a lot of heated discussion.
Some people exclaimed, some were disdainful, some were in disbelief, and some sneered.
Most people at the scene knew that the script of "Life of Pi" passed through the hands of several well-known directors, but all of them were declined. .
Some of the directors even expressed interest and took the initiative to contact Gil Nate. Then after reading the script and thinking about it again, they declined again.
Nowadays, everyone knows that "Life of Pi" is not easy to film.
It is easy to smash and smash your own sign.
And now, as if Gil Nate was desperate for medical treatment, he actually handed the script to Wang Shu to direct.
Wang Shu is a young director who has just arrived in Hollywood and is only 22 years old.
After hearing the news, some people sneered and waited for the situation to overturn.
Actually, it’s not that Gil Nate couldn’t find a director to direct “Life of Pi.”
On the contrary, many directors in Hollywood want to direct this script adapted from a well-known best-selling novel, hoping to become famous.
However, the big Hollywood directors that Gil Nate was satisfied with declined after receiving the script, and the directors he disliked expressed their willingness to direct one after another.
After these things, he also knew that "Life of Pi" was not easy to film.
Therefore, it absolutely cannot be directed by an ordinary director.
Wang Shu, he has understood it.
I won the Best Director Award at the Venice Film Festival at a young age, and now I have won the Golden Globe Award for Best Director, and also made Matt Damon a producer and won a Golden Globe Award. Award for Best Screenplay.
And Wang Shu has yet to make a splash since his debut.
This all shows that the other party is not an ordinary director.
(End of this chapter)