Chapter 782 Between Choices
During this period, Edgar was very busy, and he did not expect it——
Awards season? He was so busy that his feet didn’t even touch the ground!
First of all, the college is using Anson to build momentum, and Edgar is also using the college to build momentum for Anson.
Edgar seized the opportunity to show Sony Columbia, "Look, this is Anson's momentum now, and even the academy is deliberately trying to ride on it"; and used this momentum to create a film for "Spider-Man 2" negotiate for more space.
It’s not about direct pressure, it’s not about forceful confrontation, it’s about making innuendo and creating an atmosphere.
Edgar and Eve were secretly behind the scenes, using the resources of the college to control the direction of public opinion, playing the role of the mantis stalking the cicada and the oriole behind.
A little exciting.
Secondly, Edgar also met with Disney in person and officially entered into the project discussion of "Princess Diaries 2", trying to understand the project planning of the sequel.
Thirdly, "warmth contains light", new variables appear every day in the negotiation process, and the multi-party game process also requires concentration at all times.
The announcement of the Oscar nominations was a big change. Nicole Kidman lived up to expectations and won the Best Actress nomination for "The Hours".
And, looking at the entire pattern, Nicole is indeed in the lead.
Focus Features still has difficulty giving up the cast lineup of "Anson + Nicole", which means that Edgar and Michelle must be on the same side.
And that's not all, other things continue to appear, so much so that Edgar worries that twenty-four hours a day is not enough.
Then.
The matter has finally been decided, and the negotiations for "Nuan Nuan Containing Light" are all over——
Focus Features, Michelle and Charlie, and Edgar have found a balance with each other and ushered in a A happy ending.
Anson will soon star in the role of Joel, the male protagonist of "Warm and Inner Light"; partnering with Kate Winslet.
Finally!
The key breakthrough in the final negotiation came from Edgar, who grasped one key point:
Age gap.
Anson is twenty years old this year. Of course, from the perspective of love, age is not a limit, and there are countless Hollywood love movies that break the age constraint; but the narrative focus of "Warmth and Light Within" is not. If the creative team hopes that the audience's attention will not be distracted by other factors, If you focus on love itself, you have to consider this when casting.
Kate Winslet, twenty-seven years old.
Nicole Kidman, thirty-five years old.
The answer came out instantly.
The decision-making power is in the hands of Focus Features. Do they tend to choose Nicole or Anson?
If it is Nicole, then the suitable male lead should be Jim Carrey, who is 40 years old this year; if it is Anson, then the suitable female lead should be Kate Winslet.
After a brief period of hesitation and vacillation, Edgar successfully convinced Focus Features that "Warm and Bright" will be led by two young people, Anson and Kate.
It’s done!
Anson finally got his wish.
However, there is a slight problem.
The story of "Warmth and Light" takes place in winter.
For some screenwriters, the setting time is just a random idea, which can be changed at any time, and has no impact on the characters or the story; but not Charlie Kaufman. Every setting is well thought out and closely related to the entire story. entwined together.
In the "adapted script", it is summer, not only because the orchids that the characters in the movie are looking for bloom in summer; but also because every character in it is trapped in the suffocating heat, and high temperature is a factor that drives the plot. Crucially, the movie had to be shot in the summer.
The same goes for "Warmth contains light". The ice and snow presented in the script is an invisible projection of the characters' psychology, and it also forms an external obstacle to emotional development. From the characters to the plot, it can be understood deeply Feel the cold penetration deeply.
Naturally, the film is best shot in the winter.
If it is a large crew, they can build a studio, they can go to the southern hemisphere in June and July to catch up with the winter, and they can use computer special effects to create winter.
One check can solve all problems.
But the crew of "Nuan Nuan Inner Light" does not have it, so shooting in winter is the best choice. This also means that we must seize the time——
After all, winter in the Northern Hemisphere is already halfway through, and there isn’t much time left.
In fact, this is also an important reason for Focus Features to cut through the mess quickly. During the negotiations, Michelle has been selecting filming locations, and the crew is already in place. Once the actors are confirmed, they will be able to invest Shoot.
After joining the crew, the work cycle and shooting time cannot be determined. Everything depends on the degree of adjustment of the crew and is full of variables.
So—
Anson may not be able to attend the Oscars.
The choice lies in Anson's hands.
Oscar? Or "warmth and light within"?
Of course, Anson can always be greedy. While filming the movie, he can take a day off to go to Los Angeles and appear on the Oscar Awards stage; but things are not that simple. Attending the Oscars itself requires tedious preparations. From choosing the look to coordinating the rehearsal, to the itinerary on the night of the award ceremony, as well as the after-party and media interviews, etc.
One day may not be enough.
And, since one thing is concerning, distraction is the key.
The best way is to know the trade-offs.
For Anson, there is no difficulty -
"Warmth contains light".
If he can attend the Oscars, that would be great; but if not, he is always willing to choose his works.
The award ceremonies are all the same, with minor differences. After attending a few more times, there will be no freshness. However, the works are different. The works are the soul of the actors. Every time they shoot, every role is full of surprises.
What's more, "Warmth and Light Within" is a work that Anson himself has been pursuing hard.
The choice is not difficult at all.
Perhaps, the only regret is that Anson cannot fulfill his promise to Eddie Slimane.
Anson called Eddie specifically to apologize. Eddie, who was busy at Paris Fashion Week, didn't mind at all and took advantage of the situation lightly.
“It’s okay, there’s still next year. And the year after that, and the year after that, and the year after that.”
This tone seemed to be preparing to tie Anson and Dior into a lifetime contract, which made Anson laugh heartily.
Then Eddie showed his trump card.
"I will be bound for life with this breath. I guess it will be difficult. Why don't you show off again."
This is the real purpose.
Anson suddenly understood, but he did not hesitate and agreed simply and neatly, so that Edgar was dumbfounded when he found out——
With Anson's current net worth, it's not that simple to walk in a show. How can he leave just like that?
But Edgar didn't say much after all. There was no need to delay the business for these trivial matters.
In Anson's opinion, Edgar seemed a little...
happy about missing the Oscar.
At first, Edgar still fulfilled his duties as an agent and pretended to persuade Anson to think twice. After all, it was an Oscar, an opportunity that countless people dream of; but Anson asked "Are you sure?" and Edgar was too lazy to do so. The performance continued, and the mask was torn open to reveal the real mask.
"Actually, it's nothing special. If you don't attend, you won't attend."
To describe it this way is still too slight. In fact, Edgar is almost gearing up for a big fight, with a look in his eyes. Full of excitement.
(End of this chapter)