Chapter 1087 The Intention of a Drunkard
"...Who is James Kitcher?"
Anson's question made Edgar stunned for a moment, then he realized it and answered directly without complaining.
“An 18th-tier actor.”
“I have appeared in some works, tried as a director, and tried as a producer, but so far, nothing worth mentioning has been released. ”
“There is a type of people who don’t have much talent, but they always yearn for fame and fortune, and try their best to squeeze in, no matter what method, they keep failing but refuse to give up, they have no talent but refuse to admit it, and they spend their whole lives in Hollywood. "
"James Kitcher is like this"
Anson suddenly realized, "Don Quixote."
Edgar was stunned, "It's not that romantic, but. Indeed. "
"In Hollywood, they are constantly wandering around like parasites, with almost no status at all; but in front of other people who yearn for Hollywood, they can brag to their heart's content, tonight and tomorrow. We had a meal with such and such a superstar, and had a good time talking and laughing with such and such a superstar last night.”
"Although we all know that is a lie. They may have just appeared at the same party, but there was no intersection from beginning to end."
"There are countless such people in Hollywood."
" In fact, they themselves know this very well, and they hate this even more than anyone else, so he is very, very eager for this Johnny Cash project to take place."
"It worked. , he can completely change his destiny. "
Edgar is very calm, without disgust or contempt.
In the eyes of others, these people are very sad; but like the toothpick bird on the back of the crocodile or the rhinoceros bird on the back of the rhinoceros, their existence is necessary and at the same time an indispensable part of all living beings in Hollywood.
In fact, out of the 400 movies released in the film market every year, at least 50 of them are the success of this group of "rhinoceros birds".
"Perhaps, this is his last chance, and maybe the only chance."
"He tried very, very hard, very hard. However, it still doesn't work, no film company is interested, then At that time, James Mangold appeared. "
"I'm not sure. I just scanned the information, so I'm not sure whether it was 1999 or 2000. It might be 2001. In short, Before that, James Mangold had been pestering Johnny Cash. He was very interested in this project and wanted to be a part of it.”
"However, James Kitcher always refused."
"Until he was desperate, he had no choice but to find James Mangold."
Anson raised his chin slightly, " I guess 2000. "
"The Lost Girl" was released in 1999 and was nominated for the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress the following year; more than that, more important than the Oscar nomination is James. -Mangold's powers of persuasion.
Mangold was able to convince Winona Ryder and Angelina Jolie to participate in "The Lost Lady"; and he was able to convince film companies to invest in his projects, even if it was "The Lost Girl" Projects full of adventure and experimentation, Mangold can still sell.
This is what Kitcher lacks, he needs Mangold.
Edgar also agreed, "It should be. All in all, the director finally got his wish and successfully became a part of this crew."
"But even if James Mangold joins , but it still didn’t go well. They spent another two years looking for a film company, and finally convinced Sony Columbia to invest in it.”
“It’s not surprising that Sony Columbia invested in it. Yes, James Mangold has some friends in Sony Columbia."
"But I guess part of the reason why Sony Columbia was willing to nod was that Joan Carter passed away."
Anson's eyes widened.
Edgar, "Yeah. This April."
"So, Sony Columbia believed they should be able to make some changes to the script; and then just last month, Johnny- Cash is also dead. "
"This means that the only one who sticks to the script is James Kitcher, who can easily take the initiative on the project."
Information. , a little big.
In just a few short months, things were turned upside down, lives came and went, but the film project took on a new lease of life. Looking back at Kitcher and Mangold's reactions at this time, some strange details can make sense.
Edgar, "But I am still skeptical. I don't think this is a good project; moreover, I think the two of them have impure motives."
< br>"They may be preparing to use you to obtain more production costs from Sony Columbia."
Anson, "Isn't this a good thing? It means that I am so qualified now."
Edgar, "Of course, you have appeal now. Just because of your name, there are probably film companies willing to invest; but it is exactly at this time that your credibility needs to be tested."
"If a movie company invests because of you and it fails, it only takes once or twice for these old foxes to shrink back immediately."
"And I don't mind those producers who want to take advantage of you. Fame, they are willing to use it, so that we can fuel the fire and expand your influence."
"But the problem is with this project."
"If it is a project that is destined to fail, they use it. Your reputation attracts sponsorship, James Kitcher adds a little glory to a career that does not exist and should not exist, and then you may be dragged into the mud because of this project?”
"And."
Edgar took a breath.
“Our current relationship with Sony Colombia is sensitive and fragile. Even if you don’t want to get involved in their internal high-level power struggle, you have no choice now.”
“Next, If 'Spider-Man 2' succeeds at the box office, we can completely turn things around; but what if it fails?"
"However, we are still at least eight months away from the movie's release, and until then, we have every agreement with Sony Columbia. One confrontation may lead to more possibilities.”
"James Kitcher may just want to use you as a front and a gimmick, but we need to face a series of risks."
"No, we are not Mother Teresa."
Haha .
Anson laughed directly.
Edgar looked helpless, "You actually still have the heart to laugh?"
Anson, "If you don't laugh, are you going to cry?"
That understatement made Edgar helpless.
Anson continued, "Anyway, I haven't agreed to anything now. Let's read the script first and then talk."
Edgar was surprised, "Anson, are you still ready to read the script?"
Anson nodded, "Of course."
Edgar could not hide his depression.
Anson motioned to Edgar to calm down, "Captain, I understand your concerns."
"But as you said, you have never read the script, and you don't understand it at all. Knowing what the story is and what its quality is, being rejected by more than 30 film companies does not mean that the work is terrible, it just means that it is different from the current mainstream aesthetic. It may be indeed terrible, but it may also turn out to be successful. ."
Edgar tilted his head, "I doubt it."
Anson, "Haha, me too."
"I don't quite believe that this script can be shocking and wonderful, but at least, we should give the script a chance before responding, right?"
"This is a kind of respect. To them, but also to us. .”
(End of this chapter)