Chapter 52 Half-way interception
David Klein had an idea and a plan, but he did not rush it. He remained patient and step-by-step. He was waiting for a signal.
Give your ideas evidence-based signals.
Now, the numbers are out—
Twenty-four million.
The number of viewers has recovered in a small area, breaking a ceiling slightly, and it can be regarded as returning to the peak state of the sixth season, but the breakthrough is still not enough. In terms of pure numbers, this is the third highest ratings number in the sixth season, and it has not been able to detonate Ratings, and its reference role for NBC is also limited.
So, what is the "second highest" mentioned by the "Los Angeles Times"?
Answer, ratings.
12.34.
This is the highest ratings since the sixth season, second only to the first episode, and it is also the first time since the fourth episode of the sixth season that the ratings have returned to above 12.0.
Such a performance is enough to be called outstanding and can be compared to a shot in the arm.
The most important thing is that the increase in ratings is concentrated among the 18 to 49-year-old group, which proves Anson's appeal to young groups with practical actions.
This is the key.
Perhaps, at this time, some people will say, not enough, not cool enough, not powerful enough, not outstanding enough, not strong enough, just this little breakthrough?
David Klein would say that this little breakthrough is incredible. After all, they have no special promotion and Anson is a complete newcomer. It would be crazy to expect huge ratings. , they need to take it slow, step by step, this is the first step.
Next, there is the second step -
They filmed "Paul 2.0" again this Monday, and the promotion should be slowly rolled out. There are still six days until the broadcast next Thursday.
And that’s still not all.
Knock knock.
There was a symbolic knock on the door, and before David Klein could respond, Marta pushed the door open and came in.
"David, I have an idea. What do you think, let's just write a trilogy?"
David Klein raised his head, his eyes lit up, and he smiled, "I I thought you didn’t like Anson, he’s just a vase.”
Marta rolled her eyes and said without restraint, “When did this news happen? Please update, Anson is my new favorite now. .”
David Klein laughed happily.
Marta sat down comfortably, "I think we are short of twenty-three episodes now, so why not just let Anson connect the stories from twenty-one to twenty-three, and then there are two episodes of the finale. The episode ends. ”
"Look."
"In this way, we can give the character Paul a beginning and an end; at the same time, we can fully tap into the charm of this character to ensure the stickiness between the character and the audience."
"Believe me, people like Paul."
"Last night and into this morning I had a series of phone calls asking where this actor came from, which is unusual."
< br>"You should know my friends, they have no interest in my works. If even they notice Anson, it means that the discussion last night has spread among the crowd."
There was a crackling sound and a gust of wind and rain.
Marta is still the same Mata.
She didn't give David Klein a chance to speak at all. The thoughts in her mind poured out one after another. This was probably the case with the flood.
It was only now that Marta realized what she was doing and looked up at her partner, "What do you think?"
But.
David Klein had just opened his mouth, and Marta was already asking questions.
"I know, I know, this is outrageous."
"From one guest episode to two episodes in series, and now it has actually risen to three episodes in series, obviously, this kind of treatment is in ' It's not common in Friends."
"Wait, has this happened before?"
"It seems not, after all, Janice doesn't count..." "In short, this is not the case. Unusual, but personally, I think it’s a good thing because we give a character a complete arc in three episodes. I even have an idea of how to write the twenty-third episode, haha, let me tell you, I I have a feeling this episode will be great.”
“Anson’s contrasting charm will definitely attract countless laughter and screams.”
“And.”
“This is just right, we can connect seamlessly. Cutting to the finale not only solves all the worries, but also brings a special character. I think Paul Stevens can become a character worth remembering in 'Friends', and maybe the audience will ask for him to come back."
“David, what do you say?”
Chattering and beaming.
David Klein is familiar with Marta like this, as it always does when inspiration strikes. Marta like this is good news for the series.
David Klein just said, "Marta..."
Marta, "I just heard that the ratings are pretty good..."
David Klein, "Marta!"
Marta finally shut up.
David Klein first said the conclusion, "Our thoughts are on the same frequency."
Marta was startled and covered her mouth, "Ah, David!"
The expression on his face full of emotion and surprise made David Klein dumbfounded, "You forgot, Anson was the parachute I brought in for the audition."
Marta rolled her eyes, " Okay, okay, you always have a way to turn this into your own credit. I don’t care, I have already started writing the script for the third episode and it is almost finished.”
A smile appeared in David Klein's eyes, "Don't worry, I'm serious. I think Anson may become a secret weapon for us."
Marta's eyes widened, "The ratings have gone up? ”
David Klein nodded and was about to answer, but the phone rang. He glanced at it and saw that it was an insider, so he handed Marta the "Los Angeles Times" and asked her to read it by herself. , connected the phone at the same time, and then Frank's voice came from the receiver.
"Sorry to interrupt your meeting with Marta, but Brad Pitt called and said he needed to talk to you."
"Who?"
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"Brad Pitt, Jennifer's Brad Pitt."
David Klein was slightly taken aback. Although he didn't know why, he nodded slightly and said, "Put the phone in."
Marta read the news carefully, and her mood couldn't help but rise.
Although Marta did not know or was good at those calculations and games, she could guess that David Klein should be preparing to use Anson to build momentum.
This is a good thing.
This Monday, for the filming of episode 22, Marta went to the studio again.
This time, I am not worried, but curious, curious about how Anson will interpret Paul's "fragility and contrast" and the "embarrassment" after being discovered by Ross.
Facts have proved that Anson still performs well. The back-and-forth performance between him and David Schwimmer is very effective. It not only makes people laugh, but also makes people like the role of Paul more and more. In Anson , has a natural affinity that makes the audience like him easily——
This is a kind of temperament.
Some actors are not good-looking or handsome. In fact, they are absolutely top-notch in appearance, but they just have no popularity with the audience, which makes them helpless; while some actors are average in appearance and may even have some "characteristics". But the audience just loves it, and this is also an innate talent.
Anson has such charm.
At least, that's what Marta thinks.
Crack.
David Klein hung up the phone, Marta raised her head, and then saw a little depth on the horse face, and even the freckles became gloomy.
"David?" Marta called.
David Klein raised his head, "Brad Pitt asked us to end Anson's scene."
(End of Chapter)