Chapter 722 Opening Possibilities
Anne looked at Anson, as if Anson was no longer the familiar Anson. She was in a trance for a moment, and then Anson turned into his familiar appearance again.
The smile bloomed perfectly, "Aren't you worried that the sequel may be a disaster, which will affect the positive momentum of the continuous success of your works?"
A small joke, but no worries anymore , anxious and cautious.
Anson said with a calm face, "As an actor, who hasn't starred in a few bad movies?"
Heh.
Anne took a breath, pursed her lips, and looked at Anson with wide eyes, expressing strong dissatisfaction and even condemnation with her eyes, looking like she was heartbroken.
"You have already decided that the movie is a bad movie before it has even been approved? Is there really no problem with this attitude?"
Anson:? ? ?
Worry, doesn’t it start with you?
But Anson did not panic, with a sad expression on his face, "I am a pessimist and always assume the worst case scenario, so no matter what the outcome is, I am mentally prepared. You should learn from it too."
Speaking nonsense seriously.
Anne tried to control herself, but she couldn't hold it back after all. She laughed out loud, covered her mouth, lowered her voice, and gave Anson a thumbs up.
Accurately, everything Anson told is the truth——
In the past life, in the time and space that Anson is familiar with, "Princess Diary 2" cannot be regarded as a failure but it is indeed lower than expected.
Robert Schwartzman, who plays Michael in "The Princess Diaries," turned down an invitation for a sequel because he went to pursue his music dream, and his independent band embarked on a tour and flew away.
In fact, Robert was not just talking. He never appeared in a movie again. He still liked music more than an actor.
Due to the absence of the male protagonist, the movie script had to be completely overturned and rewritten. In the end, the story of "Princess Diaries 2" was very different, evolving into a love triangle story of two princes chasing a princess.
Cliché? Not a problem, because the story of "Princess Diaries" itself is also cliché; but the sequel failed to find a convincing character growth arc in the cliché story like the first one.
Finally, the film’s reputation was not ideal——
To be precise, a complete mess.
Based on past lives, "Princess Diaries" had a North American box office of 108 million; "Princess Diaries 2" took a slight step back and finally grossed 95 million.
From a purely numerical perspective, a slight setback is still within the acceptable range and is not too bad; however, the production cost of the sequel has soared from the previous film’s 26 million to 40 million. The box office decline is particularly glaring.
Furthermore, due to the skyrocketing cost of publicity and distribution, "Princess Diaries 2" can barely break even even if overseas box office is included.
It is a pity that the series of movies stops here.
However, the sales of the two movies in the DVD market have been good, and there are fewer and fewer movies of the same type. Twenty years later, Disney is actually preparing to restart the filming plan of "Princess Diaries 3". This is also a small What a small surprise.
Based on past life experience, "Princess Diary 2" did not meet expectations.
But Anson has different ideas. If "Michael" does not leave the story, how will the screenwriters of "Princess Diaries 2" develop the plot?
At the same time, given Anson’s current position, it is foreseeable that the screenwriters will not miss the opportunity easily. Even if the screenwriter wants to, the producer will not allow it. So what will happen to the relationship between Michael and Mia in the sequel? Expand?
Everything is unknown.
Since the "Butterfly Effect", Anson has begun to look forward to an unknown parallel world. Things he is familiar with are ushering in new possibilities. Who knows, maybe "Princess Diaries 2" can bring unexpected surprises?
So.
Everything Anson said was true. He was expecting Gary Marshall to call him.
The light joking made the atmosphere completely relaxed. Looking at Anne's fully blooming smile, Anson's heart beat slightly faster. He subconsciously shifted his gaze, concealed the throbbing in his eyes, and changed the topic before Anne noticed.
“I think you should be able to understand pessimism.”
Anne's attention was drawn, and her eyes showed confusion.
Anson gestured to the book in Anne's hand, tilted his head and added. "Or existentialism and the nothingness brought about by existentialism."
At this time, Anne finally understood -
"Fall", Albert Gar Albert-Camus.
The book she is holding is a thin book, palm-sized, very convenient to carry around, and is a good read in the airport or subway.
Anne showed an awkward smile, "If I said this was on my brother's bookshelf, did I just stuff it into my backpack and read two pages on the plane before falling asleep? ?”
Ha!
Anson raised his hands to express surrender, "Then, this is my rudeness."
I thought I was smart to start the topic, but I didn't think of breaking the other party's disguise.
Anne's smile was in full bloom, "Do you know Camus?" She gestured to the book in her hand, "Last year, I read his 'The Outsider' and I liked it very much."
Anson raised his eyebrows slightly , "Really?"
Anne was puzzled.
Anson, "I feel bored."
Anne covered her chest, making an expression like she had been shot in the heart, her face was hurt——
Those modesties are just a joke. In fact, Anne is majoring in English at Vassar College. She has not regarded acting as a full-time job for the time being. She insists on finishing college and getting a diploma.
Camus?
It is one of the academic reading materials.
Anson also smiled, "I think those existential questions are a kind of trouble. They always repeat one thing. The loneliness of modern people finally points to nothingness, but there is no exit. . ”
“In a way, Camus’s words trap us. But I don’t want to be trapped.”
Anne was slightly stunned, "What do you mean?"
Anson, "Perhaps the essence of existentialism ultimately points to nothingness, and perhaps all life cannot avoid heading towards a common end; but this does not mean that life is meaningless. Those joys and happiness, those sorrows and frustrations are meaningful."
"Or, at least, I hope they are meaningful to avoid being dragged into the black hole of nothingness."
Time stops at this moment.
Perhaps, because of "Spider-Man" and "Cat and Mouse Game", everyone sees Anson; but at the same time, what people see is that Peter Parker is Frank Abagnale Jr., the glamorous The appearance makes people miss the real Anson Wood.
Then.
Anne noticed it. She noticed a flash of uneasiness in Anson's expression. Anson was about to change the topic, but she got there first.
"I thought, in your world, things would be easier."
Anson, "My world?"
Anne, "Handsome, handsome, tall , and you are a man, many things are always easier for men; the movie is an instant success, girls scream for you, producers and film companies extend olive branches to you, and you can choose your works freely , you can even act as a film producer and control the destiny of yourself and your work.”
Swish, swish.
All the noise and hustle and bustle seemed to disappear, only the sound of the flow of time gently passed through the eardrums, and the soul became naked.
(End of this chapter)