Chapter 786 A giant Buddha
Huh. Whoosh.
The strong wind, hunting, biting cold, swirling into the house, even if the doors and windows are closed, you can still feel the ice and snow of the outside world through the gaps, and the old wooden boards emit There was a creaking sound, as if the whole apartment was swirling in the cold air.
Raise your head and look out through the foggy windows. The rusty fire escapes divide the high-rise buildings on the island of Manhattan in the distance into neat tofu blocks, and the gray building lines are floating. The outline of the city is outlined in the rain, which naturally has a unique style.
In New York in the winter, people can’t help but want to sit in front of the fireplace with their shoulders hunched up, hugging their knees and curling up into a ball, quietly watching the bonfire in a daze——
Just like cats, in perfect sync.
This is why Michel Gondry and Charlie Kaufman insisted on filming in New York.
This kind of weather, this kind of environment, this kind of atmosphere is unique. Not to mention the computer special effects, changing a city will give you a completely different feeling.
When "Butterfly Effect" was filmed in Vancouver, it was because the story background had no connection with the city; but "Warmth and Light" is different. This is a story that takes place in New York and belongs to New York.
So, despite the high production costs, the crew still chose to shoot in New York.
The texture of the picture presented in the lens cannot be captured by computer special effects; at the same time, the actor's perception, entire performance state and emotional bond in the real environment are also unique.
This is also the reason why Charlie Kaufman's scripts can never be replaced:
The breath of the city, life and characters is hidden in the flesh and blood of those words. Even without dialogue, you can feel that they belong there. The unique texture of the characters in the city.
Cannot be copied or replaced.
At this time, Anson's importance suddenly became apparent.
It is precisely because Anson is willing to accept the cooperation method of basic salary and dividends, just like when John Travolta starred in "Pulp Fiction", that Focus Features can maintain the production cost of 20 million US dollars while using good steel in On the cutting edge, the limited production cost was used as much as possible on the film, and Charlie Kaufman's whimsical ideas were transformed into pictures.
Not only Charlie, but Michelle also finally came to his senses and realized the importance of Anson.
The filming of the movie has not even started yet, but everyone on the crew is already grateful to Anson.
However, even if Anson accepts dividends to join the crew, a mere US$20 million is still a drop in the bucket. Shooting in New York is simply a waste of money, so the same is New York, but the shooting locations are completely different. .
"Spider-Man" is in Manhattan, "Cat and Mouse Game" is in Queens, and "Nuan Nuan Inner Light" is in remote Long Island.
Long Island is located southeast of Manhattan, about fifty miles away in a straight line. You can reach downtown Manhattan in an hour by car or bus. Suburban trains are open between Manhattan and Long Island, with an average of one every hour to two hours. By train, it takes less than two hours to arrive.
Residents living on Long Island often choose to commute by train, away from the crowds and hustle and bustle of Manhattan. Long Island has become a paradise like a paradise. When you settle on Long Island, which faces the sea on two sides and the river on the other, you can truly enjoy the warmth of spring facing the sea. A life full of flowers, this is undoubtedly the area with the highest concentration of office workers in Manhattan.
In "Growing Pains", the protagonist's family lives on Long Island.
The main scenes of "Warm and Containing Light" take place in Long Island, and a small part of the scenes are in Manhattan. The entire crew chose to settle in Long Island to save money.
There is light rain in the sky, and the roaring sound of the waves stirs up the sky. The sun cannot be seen throughout the long winter, and the world is smeared gray.
"Ah, New York."
Such a sigh came out naturally. Thanks to Anson, the crew of "Warm and Bright" was able to start work in Long Island.
Even before joining the crew, the crew already had the legend of Anson.
But one code equals another, gratitude is one thing, and work is another. If Anson is not qualified for the role, or even the performance is a disaster, then even if he appears for free, he will not be able to save the crew. loss.
At the same time, precisely because of Anson’s sacrifice, the crew has more expectations for Anson. We sincerely hope that this idol vase did not choose to lower his salary and come here just to gain popularity with Charlie Kaufman. The crew is familiar with each other, they don't care about the life or death of the work, they just pat their butts and leave. Therefore, gratitude should be left before the crew starts filming. In the next phase, the formal work will begin. There is no need to dwell on it all the time. Maintaining a professional attitude and completing professional cooperation are the key points.
At least, judging from the initial impression before the first meeting, everything was perfect.
Easy.
Grant-Berkins opened the door to the apartment. As members of the set crew, they must arrive at the set early to start work and make all preparations before the crew officially starts filming.
So, maybe they were not the first to arrive on the set, but they were also the first to arrive.
Coupled with the heavy rain in New York today, the temperature has dropped to the lowest in two weeks, and the weather is freezing. It may be more convenient if you choose the train. If you choose to drive, you will probably be stuck in the traffic during rush hour.
Grant expected that there would be few people on the set.
Enter the apartment and take a quick look around.
Sure enough, with two or three kittens, the whole world seemed quiet and comfortable.
But the sparse eyes were all looking in the same direction.
Grant was no exception, and at a glance he could see the figure sitting cross-legged next to the fireplace.
He was wearing a dark green large-sized sweater. It was obvious at first glance that it was not his daily size. The shoulders, sleeves, and hem were all one size larger, and the whole person was completely wrapped, just like an Indian when he was wearing it. The blanket is average.
But the wonderful thing is here. If someone else wears a sack, they can’t see the lines or proportions, which is a complete disaster; but when it is worn on him, it naturally reveals a kind of The lazy and casual temperament makes it even harder to take your eyes off against the orange firelight.
Wait, who is he?
The bearded face looked aged and tired. The breath all over his body naturally settled down, and time slowed down unknowingly.
The lines of his profile flickered in the shadow cast by the firelight of the fireplace, making it unclear; he had a script on his knees, and he was reading it carefully with his head down.
The script...
An idea flashed in his mind, and Grant almost choked on his saliva.
"...Ansen? Ahem."
After all, I still got choked.
Then.
The figure raised his head, looked at Grant, and showed a smile.
"Good morning."
After a brief greeting, he lowered his head and continued reading the script on his lap.
What's going on?
Can anyone explain that when they arrived at the set to prepare their homework, they saw a giant Buddha appearing on the set, and he was also the most famous actor in the entire set——
Wait, Anson is more famous, or Kate Wen Slater is bigger?
This! Not the point!
The point is, why did Anson appear here at this time!
(End of this chapter)