Chapter 1023: One loses and everyone loses
"Then, the matter is settled like this..."
As soon as he heard it, he knew that Michael was concluding his speech and was about to end the meeting. Sam suddenly He looked up at Amy and Ian, only to find that the two remained silent——
Should he be disappointed?
Honestly, he expected this scene. In the face of real interests, they are all insignificant, whether he or Anson, even Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Cruise It is no exception. Standing in front of capital, they are just ants.
However, knowing this and having an ominous premonition just now, why did he still feel angry?
Uncontrollable anger.
Sam recalled that over the past few months, he and Anson had been exchanging emails, discussing characters and plot, and polishing the movie bit by bit.
Sam recalled Anson's concentration and investment since the filming of the movie started. If he hadn't insisted that Anson need to be in the battle in person, and if he hadn't insisted that the film should authentically present the actor's appearance and temperament, Anson would not have taken the risk. Accidents won't happen either.
Now, Anson is lying on the hospital bed suffering from pain and struggling, but no one at Sony Columbia is worried about his condition, but is discussing how to replace him.
A coldness penetrated from the soles of the feet, rushed all the way to the top of the head, and exploded.
Michael's unhurried voice kept talking in his ears, and his tone of voice, which was neither sad nor happy, seemed so cold and sharp.
Finally, Sam couldn't control himself anymore -
Bang.
With a sudden movement, Sam stood up, and his chair flipped backwards, making a loud noise, which was extremely loud in the conference room of five people, comparable to thunder.
"If Anson is replaced, then I will withdraw from the project."
It's just a matter of silence, it's a blockbuster.
After Sam dropped a heavy blow, he didn't stop, turned around and pushed open the conference room door, and walked away panting and angrily.
Sam knew that this was anger speaking, and he also knew that Anson and him still couldn't hold his legs together with his arms. He also knew that he was taking a risk.
But he doesn't care.
This is the only way he can show his backbone.
When revising the script before, Sam had been holding his breath. In fact, he knew that Anson was right, but Sony Columbia still had their considerations and refused to give in on the setting of the heroine. This made Sam has always felt regret, knowing that the movie could be better but ultimately unable to complete the creation according to their wishes.
This feeling is really terrible.
Now he is facing a similar situation again, although Sam believes that he may regret it if he calms down, because Sony Columbia doesn’t even care about Anson, let alone him? But he still couldn't help but continue to act recklessly without conscience. Even if he continued to stay on the set, he would still feel uneasy.
You will regret it if you leave, and you will regret it if you stay, so it is better to follow your own ideas.
At least it's more relaxing.
With a long breath, the huge boulder that was weighing heavily on his chest was lifted.
With nothing to worry about, Sam's waist straightened again and his steps became relaxed again.
The conference room was a scorched earth, and a deathly silence was spreading.
Michael's temples were throbbing, but he still controlled himself on the surface, shrugged lightly, and spoke in an understatement.
"Well, it seems that my preparations are still not good enough. I should prepare another list of alternate directors. I need to work harder next time."
One joke after another, trying to resolve the depressed atmosphere in the conference room. atmosphere. However, this time it failed.
Laura did not respond, but looked at Michael with a half-smile, "I think we still have a lot...a lot of work to do next."
It means a lot, but stop there——
The meeting ended without continuing.
For Michael, changing actors or directors is not a problem; of course, the board of directors may face some objections to Sam's resignation. Although Sam was the one who decided to renew Sam's contract, the board of directors also approved it. "Spider-Man" was renewed a month before it was released, so Michael may have to work hard to convince the board, but he doesn't think it's an impossible task.
Sam Raimi is not Steven Spielberg or James Cameron - even these top directors, like actors, are not above producers and studios , precisely because of this, these top directors often work part-time as producers. In Hollywood, the authority of the producer is the core of the entire crew.
Replacing Anson and then Sam, "Spider-Man 2" will truly wash away Amy's imprint, and Michael can successfully take over this important project, paving the way for him to take sole control.
However, things are not that simple.
At this juncture, replacing Anson would challenge the public's bottom line, and Sony Columbia needs perfect public relations and marketing; if the director resigns along with it, Sony Columbia will be pushed into a position of ungratefulness, and the prospects for public opinion are not good.
With just the slightest deviation, "Spider-Man 2" may go from being the center of attention to being shouted out by everyone, and may even encounter resistance from a large number of viewers.
On a moral level, Sony Columbia would be in a dilemma.
So, even if Michael is very happy for Sam and Anson to pack up and leave, his sanity is on the line and he knows he can't take the risk -
If Michael is really ready to take the risk, he needs a more complete plan and strategy, otherwise it will be doomed.
Sam made a desperate move of his career to win a glimmer of hope for Anson, but the point is, this glimmer of hope is still very weak and slim, and Sony Columbia still firmly holds the initiative.
Everyone knows that this is a very stupid thing to do, and no one is willing to do it; but miracles in real life often require such a spirit, otherwise the miracle cannot be called a miracle. .
On the other side, Sam dropped a big deal, barely gaining some room for Amy to operate.
Here, Sony Columbia still dialed the number of the alternate actor——
In the name of Plan B.
"We are not preparing to replace Anson, but we are just fully prepared for the potential follow-up. If Anson cannot return to the crew in time, we do not want the entire project to be shut down."
Not only Amy, Sam also has no way to stop it. With such a high-sounding reason, even if the media knows about it, Sony Columbia will be able to stand tall.
However, the important point is that Sony Colombia's confidentiality measures are very good, keeping everything low-key and confidential, and avoiding leaks as much as possible.
If it can be kept from the media, Sony Colombia prefers to continue to keep it secret.
So, is this a guilty conscience?
An accident stirred up a pool of water, and all the mud that settled in the ground rose up. Everything became turbid and chaotic, bustling and noisy.
The undercurrent is surging and a storm is brewing.
At this moment, the time has come to test your character and networking abilities——
Who can know the news first?
(End of this chapter)