Chapter 738 Misplaced Information
In his second life, Anson has been trying to challenge different possibilities -
Adventures.
Anson hopes to turn life into an adventure, where there are always surprises and accidents. No matter what you face, embrace the present with open arms, refuse to leave regrets, and make life full of countless possibilities.
Imagine an experience like "National Treasure". In real life, Anson would never have the chance to challenge it, so it would be great to try it as an actor.
Perhaps the only obstacle is age.
"National Treasure" is a typical Hollywood genre movie. It takes men aged between thirty-five and forty-nine as the protagonists and accurately targets the mainstream consumer market of the corresponding age group.
So, the leading actor in his previous life was Nicolas Cage.
However, now it’s Anson who is only twenty years old?
If you are not careful, you may become a teenage version of a "very little spy".
However, this is not an issue that Anson needs to worry about. Anyway, the age of the characters in the movie has no impact on the narrative. It is the same for those who are twenty or forty years old.
Negotiations can be left to agents and producers.
So.
Anson temporarily placed the script in a different position from "The Day After Tomorrow".
Edgar noticed it immediately, felt a little relieved, and regained his professional attitude, "This project is worth considering. Disney is very active, more active than producer Jerry Bruckheimer, and the script was given directly from Disney. Mine.”
"I inquired about it, and it seems that it was suggested by Disney executives that you and Annie should play the leading roles to open up another possibility besides 'Princess Diaries'. It seems that they are very satisfied with the performance of 'Princess Diaries'."
High level?
Anson was a little confused. If he remembered correctly, at the premiere of "The Princess Diaries", several Disney executives were not happy to see him on the stage.
"If the cooperation is successful, I think they are willing to build the entire crew around you, which is a positive sign."
Anson did not agree or disagree, "Then you need to watch 'The Princess Diaries' 2' shooting plan and release schedule, otherwise the works that Annie and I collaborate on will be released continuously, and the media will have no problem treating us as an on-screen couple, but neither of us will be able to shake off the label of teenagers."
In other words, schedule issues need to be considered.
Edgar thought carefully for a moment and nodded, "Okay, I understand."
Then, Anson picked up the next script, but just glanced at the first page. He just raised his head and looked at Edgar, without even reading carefully.
A smile appeared on Edgar's face, "This is a rare opportunity."
Anson shook his head slightly, "I don't think so."
"Twelve Arhats" is this famous project in Anson's hands.
In 2001, a star-studded crime movie "Ocean's Eleven" ignited the topic. George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, and Julia Roberts formed an all-star cast. One Arhat corresponds to eleven characters, telling the story of how they completed an impossible and shocking theft case, which undoubtedly garnered a wave of praise and attention.
Of course, there is also the box office.
Everyone thought that this star-studded movie was a one-off project, but no one expected that Warner Bros., with its deep pockets, would recruit the original cast and add another superstar to form the "Ocean's Twelve".
You don’t need to read the script, you can tell at a glance that they invited Anson to become the twelfth Arhat.
This is also the reason why Edgar is excited. Anson can actually get together with a group of superstars. Putting aside the salary, his status in the industry is that the Rockets narrowly defeated him.
But at the same time, this is also the reason why Anson is calm.
Based on past lives, "Ocean's Twelve" has indeed expanded its star cast. The additions of Vincent Cassel and Catherine Zeta Jones have made The movie is star-studded.
However, they are playing rivals, competing with Ocean's Eleven. No one is Ocean's Twelve. The real Ocean's Twelve is Julia Roberts who has already appeared in the first movie. Of course, Anson doesn't mind playing a villain, as it's always boring to play a protagonist as a hero, and a charming villain can bring much more impact; he just thinks that Edgar's expectations may have been misguided.
At this time, the script in Anson's hand did not have real script content, but a project plan.
In other words, Edgar thought that when they invited Anson to play the role of Ocean's Twelve, his star would skyrocket, and he would not only be on par with the superstars, but also become the centerpiece of the movie; but this is not the case.
Anson is just a gimmick, a smoke bomb, and a tool to divert targets.
By then, such a psychological gap will be even more difficult to accept.
But, what should Anson tell Edgar?
Raising his head to meet Edgar's gaze, Anson gathered his thoughts.
"This project was given to you by Jeff Robinov?"
Anson and Jeff had a great time talking about the last cooperation on "Butterfly Effect", which can be seen Come out, Jeff really likes movies and really appreciates Anson, and he looks forward to working together.
Anson believes that Jeff also sincerely hopes that Anson can become the twelfth Arhat, and is looking forward to the first collaboration between the two of them.
However, there is a problem.
Senior executives like Jeff are often responsible for controlling direction issues, but do not have the time and energy to track every detail. Specific projects are left to the corresponding producers, and those detailed and peripheral things are not within their management scope, so here There will be an information gap -
between senior executives and producers.
Just like the county magistrate is not as good as the current management, or it can be said that there are policies from above and countermeasures from below.
Edgar noticed something unusual, "I thought you and Jeff were friends?"
Anson chuckled, "At least we didn't eat or drink in private."
In contemporary society where interests come first, the definition of a friend is not that simple.
"Of course, we are not enemies, and I have no doubts about Jeff's intentions. I believe that Jeff did think of me when he promoted the 'Ocean's Twelve' project."
"But, Captain, you should know the true core of this project."
George Clooney.
From director Steven Soderbergh to the dual protagonist Brad Pitt, etc., the crew was all organized by George Clooney from top to bottom.
Initially, this was just an idea to remake the 1960s movie of the same name, but it was only a small-budget project because the protagonist was set to be a group of robbers and thieves, the "Rat Gang."
It wasn’t until I met George Clooney that earth-shaking changes took place.
Edgar is a smart guy and makes associations right away.
Originally, the movie did not have a sequel because George Clooney was not interested in the trend of making sequels.
At the press conference of the movie's premiere in Rome, reporters' questions inspired director Steven Soderbergh. He liked the Italian atmosphere very much and had some inspiration. Then he convinced George - Clooney.
When George nodded, there was a sequel.
And George has a good relationship with Brad Pitt and Matt Damon. Obviously, Anson's relationship with the latter two is a little awkward.
Edgar was stunned, "You mean, George might not want you to join?"
Anson lightly shrugged, "I don't think too highly of myself, maybe they didn't consider me at all. But what I mean is that there are countless Hollywood superstars, so it’s not just me. Jeff’s idea is a good thing, but it’s not unique. He and George may not have the same idea.”
( End of chapter)