Chapter 560 Adjusting the Pace
In the face of the overwhelming and astonishing success of "Spider-Man", Edgar has always remained calm, and has even become calmer because the box office has repeatedly set new records.
Popularity, bubbles, heat waves, these are all bubbles, they just look lively; it won’t take long for the popularity to drop, gradually revealing the eternal truth of the cruel world of Vanity Fair——
Benefits.
Of course, Anson can strike while the iron is hot and take over the lead role in a series of large-scale projects, and he will be in the limelight for a while; but the pressure of waiting for the backlash will slowly accumulate.
Once a movie is released and the box office is lower than expected, it doesn't even need to be a box office failure, even if it just fails to meet the psychological expectations of the film company, and they realize that Anson's return rate has not met the expected value, they will not hesitate to put the blame on Anson. .
At that time, Anson, who has a weak foundation, will not be able to withstand the wind and rain, and his career will take a turn for the worse.
This is called fishing while exhausting the lake.
Edgar rejects such a short-sighted approach.
“I think.”
"For investment projects of more than 100 million U.S. dollars, we need to be more careful in our selection. After all, 'Spider-Man 2' is now on the agenda. This is also our next focus. Unless there is an exciting script or a cast worth looking forward to, we There is no need to rush into such a large-scale project. "But."
"It would not be appropriate if we turn around and plunge into the independent film market."
"Whether it is a special project like 'Elephant' or other projects that focus on acting skills and aim for awards, such a 360-degree turn is not appropriate."
Anson interrupted, "One hundred and eighty Turn ten degrees.”
Edgar was stunned, "Huh?"
A smile appeared in Anson's eyes, "Three hundred and sixty degrees is back to the original position, and one hundred and eighty degrees is the complete opposite turn. "
Edgar: ...
But seeing that Anson still had the heart to joke, he relaxed a little.
“One hundred and eighty degrees.”
"What I mean is that this seems too radical and urgent. On the contrary, it is equivalent to completely abandoning the commercial film market and destroying the results we have laid along the way. This is definitely a bad decision."
It seems that, Like Lucas and the others, Edgar also has his worries.
Although Edgar has never admitted it, the critical remarks from the media still had an impact, causing Edgar to reorganize his strategy.
Anson agreed with this -
There is no need to rush.
"To transform from a vase to an actor is not something that happens overnight. It takes time and preparation, otherwise people will not be able to accept it."
Anson's unhurried words made Edgar smile helplessly, " You are not a vase."
Anson shrugged lightly, "People always think that vase is a derogatory term, but the reality is that people always desire things they can't have. I guess, Jack Nicole. Sen should have hoped to become a vase, but he didn't get it, so he became an actor."
Pfft.
Edgar imagined Jack Nicholson's face in "The Shining" and burst out laughing without holding back.
But Anson still had a calm face, "So?"
Edgar calmed down his expression, "So, we should take it step by step."
"Maybe, ten million to fifty million dollars Medium-sized investment projects of US$100 million are a better choice at this stage.”
Although the entire Hollywood focus is on large-scale projects of more than US$100 million, in fact, not only now, but even in twenty years. From now on, medium-investment projects will be the mainstay of Hollywood movies.
After all, even as wealthy as Warner Bros., there is a limit to the number of large-scale projects that can be launched each year.
There are not only a large number of medium-sized investment projects, but also a variety of subject types, covering action, science fiction, disaster, romance, comedy, horror, etc., including a series of B-level movies in the superhero genre.
On the one hand, the investment cost is not low, ensuring that the crew can operate within a certain range. On the one hand, the investment cost was not enough to burn computer special effects, forcing the crew to look at other aspects to ensure the quality of the film.
The result is that medium-sized investment projects can often discover a wider world, with dazzling masterpieces far beyond imagination.
“Of course, medium-sized investment projects are limited by funds, and the scenes may not be grand, so they lack explosive power at the box office. Even if there is a bumper harvest, it is often just a small explosion.”
"But I think projects like this give actors more room to shine, rather than being overtaken by visual effects like in 'Spider-Man.'"
"In this way, the audience can really focus on On You."
It is not a large-scale commercial film, nor a niche independent art film, but a middle buffer zone in the wider market-
Guaranteed quality At the same time, it reduces the pressure and ensures that Anson can explore more possibilities in the actor's position.
As soon as I heard it, I knew that Edgar should have thought carefully during this time.
Anson neither agreed nor objected, but said meaningfully, "What project did you get?"
Edgar, "Huh?"
Anson, "Ideas are ideas, But this is just a general concept. You must have seen a project that perfectly fits your idea, so you determined the direction."
Edgar was stunned, "Wow, are you there? Is there a monitor installed in my house?”
Anson said seriously, “No, only in the office”
Edgar: ...
Anson laughed happily, "You should really look at your own expression. Actually, it's because you just said that a script happened to come into your view. I just made a reasonable inference. . ”
Magic is actually just a trick.
Edgar admitted obediently, "Indeed, I saw this project."
"In fact, it was a project handed to other William Morris agents, but I My colleagues thought that this script was too brain-intensive and there should be no market for it, so I put it in the utility room——"
"Oh, William Morris has a utility room that contains not only sponsor products and a bunch of junk, but also script projects that the agent has no interest in at the moment, just sitting there gathering dust, if you're willing to spend the time. Maybe you can find some treasures, but the chance is slim."
"In short, I saw this script and my colleagues and I had different ideas. I think that such a script and this project are very suitable for you."< br>
“It’s a love story, look, we need to continue the image of your dream girl; but it’s also a science fiction story, which means you can develop the character, complete the performance, and show different qualities of yourself to the audience. "
"So, I think I should show you the script."
"Take the time to read it to pass the time while you are in Columbus."
"If you are interested, we will contact the director or screenwriter to see the situation, but if you are not interested, we will continue to search."
"Don't worry, don't be in a hurry, we have enough time to slow down Search slowly.”
That’s it.
With that said, Edgar was about to turn around and leave, "That's it, then I won't disturb your family's vacation and enjoy your vacation."
"Edgar, script. "Ansen called helplessly.
Edgar patted his head. It was obvious that he was confused by the Wood family's trouble this morning, and he has not been able to come back to his senses until now.
"Sorry about my memory." Edgar patted his head, stopped, took out a thick stack of scripts from his briefcase and handed it to Anson, "Don't worry, the script is not that long. , but there are still some filming plans, and the director is obviously still unsure about the ending."
Anson took the script and looked down, and it was clearly written on the cover -
" Butterfly Effect".
(End of this chapter)