Chapter 706: Rejecting Spielberg's invitation
Spielberg was shocked, with such skills, it was really a magical Orient.
He slapped his face and said, "It's really a good skill, I didn't expect you to have this kind of ability, it's like magic, but I know that this should be called kung fu, Huaxia kung fu, Bruce Lee is this kind of magical kung fu, right?"
Bruce Lee, the famous Bruce Lee, is a Chinese man who conquered Hollywood, an oriental myth. In fact, for many kung fu, Westerners' perception of the East is stuck in the stage of Bruce Lee.
Apparently Spielberg was one of them, and at this time, Spielberg finally felt that he had met another person with real kung fu.
At this moment, Spielberg felt that he was not wrong, he really found the right person, he looked at Ye Ming enthusiastically and said: "Very good, very good, Mr. Ye, I officially invite you to participate in the filming of [The Last Samurai], and invite you to become the action director of [The Last Samurai], you are called an action director in the East, right?"
The invitation sent by Takeshi Kitano may be regarded as impolite by Ye Ming, but at this time, Spielberg's own invitation, even in Hollywood, there are not many people who will refuse, so Spielberg believes very much that Ye Ming will not refuse such an invitation. But at this time, Ye Ming shook his head and said, "I'm sorry, I can't agree to this request." ”
refused, Kitano Takeshi was very shocked, Ye Ming actually refused Spielberg's invitation in person, what kind of shocking behavior is this.
It can be said that as long as Ye Ming nods this time, he will get Spielberg's friendship in the future.
When the time comes, if he enters Hollywood, it will be of great help to Ye Ming. But Ye Ming actually refused.
This is simply an incredible thing, even if Takeshi Kitano is a person who is used to seeing wind and waves, it is difficult to believe his ears.
Spielberg is also very incredible. looked at Ye Ming in shock and said, "Why, do you think I won't be able to pay?"
Yes, even if Chinese stars go to Hollywood, there are not many people with high salaries, that is, Cheng Long and Li Lianjie have some market for their two kung fu stars, and the other person named Zhou Yunfa is a very cool actor. But the rest of the people really don't get much paid. But for a capable person, Lai Jiang's Hollywood capital will never be stingy with money.
Don't worry about the salary, I will definitely give it to you according to the requirements of the actors' union. William Morris Economist is an actor who has not yet been calculated. ”
Since Spelberg said that he wanted to invite Ye Ming to film, he would naturally find out what Ye Ming's details were all about.
Even if Ye Ming signed with William Morris Economist, he didn't have much time, but in such a situation, if Spielberg wanted to inquire about such a thing, it would be a very normal thing.
Therefore, Spielberg didn't think about deceiving Ye Ming on the salary, anyway, it was the Japanese consortium that took the money. He's not bad for money.
Ye Ming shook his head and said: "This is not a question of money or not, this is a question of national position, if it is said that Steven's film is another film, even if it is an African film, then I have no problem, but Japanese films, to be honest, this is not a matter of salary." This matter involves the issue of the national standpoint.
Cheng Long. Li Lianjie, Zhou Runfa, these stars will never make movies for the Japanese, which is the dignity of the nation. We are very clear about the affairs of China and Japan, I think Director Steven should be very clear. If it's not a Japanese foundation, but a German foundation that's willing to let you make a movie. What are you doing?"
This, needless to say, Spielberg was very angry even when he heard this, as a person of Jewish descent, he had a common hatred for Germany. This hatred is rooted in the blood and has nothing to do with money.
Spielberg also understood Ye Ming's mood very well at this moment, and he said helplessly: "This, of course I can't take over this business, Mr. Ye can't participate in my shooting, I regret this very much." ”
Spielberg didn't understand Ye Ming's choice very well, but Spielberg understood Ye Ming's explanation very well.
Because two people actually have the same hatred, the same hatred for fascists, and this hatred is irreconcilable. Spielberg rejects that even if there is any trace of German capital involvement in his films, even if they are cameras, they are all made in Japan or in the United States.
Therefore, on such a thing, at this time he could only helplessly say sorry.
Ye Ming said regretfully: "Thank you Director Steven for your understanding, this cooperation will not work, next time maybe we will have a chance to cooperate, I heard that you are preparing a script like a world war, if there is a need, then maybe we have a chance to cooperate." ”
It is impossible for Ye Ming to agree to the filming of [The Last Samurai], unless he doesn't want to mix in Huaxia, even if Ye Ming is just an action director in [The Last Samurai], not an actor, but with Ye Ming's participation, it is enough, which can be regarded as a national hatred in Huaxia.
Holding concerts, releasing his own movies in Japan, and opening a website are all commercial activities, but if you use Huaxia kung fu to tout bushido, then Ye Ming really can't do this kind of thing.
Although some actors in Huaxia may not care about this kind of thing now, it is normal to participate in Japanese performances, for example, Ye Ming himself held a concert in Japan. But using Chinese kung fu to shoot a movie that expresses the spirit of Japanese bushido, this is contrary to Ye Ming's bottom line.
Therefore, Ye Ming thought about it, but he still couldn't agree to such a request. After Ye Ming left, Kitano Takeshi also looked at Ye Ming's back as he left with emotion, and said with some emotion: "Ye Ming, this guy, kung fu is indeed very good, but his temper is a little stubborn, what a good opportunity." ”
Kitano Takeshi didn't say anything else, and Spielberg's mood must not be very good at this time, so Kitano Takeshi quickly left.
After finding Ye Ming soon, Kitano Takeshi said with some regret: "Ye Jun, your decision like this is a bit reckless, I can understand your feelings, and I believe that Director Steven will also understand your feelings."
However, understanding is understanding, and as for other things, then this is a little difficult to explain. One of the four king-level directors in Hollywood, such a person's face is not something that can be refuted lightly, I made you think about it for two days, but I didn't expect it, you still chose such a result. ”
To be honest, Takeshi Kitano also hopes that Ye Ming and Spielberg will cooperate, and at this time, Japanese actors will also have kung fu masters.
But now it seems that a qiē oh degree is becoming impossible.
Moreover, Takeshi Kitano is also very Keng, on such a thing, Spielberg will definitely not give up lightly, although on the surface he is not angry, but in fact, this matter is definitely not the rules of the entertainment industry, and the face of the big name cannot be refuted casually, let alone the person who stands at the top of the big name.
Ye Ming said with a smile: "This matter, there is no need to mention it at all, Steven himself understands it, the re-production of the movies he shoots has nothing to do with Germany, let alone using German stars, this matter, he can't pass his own level, how can he ask others to do it."
As for other things, let's talk about this when the time comes, Hollywood, I will definitely go, not because of Steven, nor because he doesn't go, the soldiers will block the water and cover the earth, I believe Mr. Kitano will not be unfamiliar with this, right?"
A director like Spielberg will retaliate, Ye Ming is very clear about this, and he knows that this should be a little troublesome for his Hollywood journey, but he makes movies, has his own insistence, and will not compromise casually at all.
Takeshi Kitano sighed and left very lonely.
At this moment, in the presidential suite, Spielberg said very regretfully: "A very good actor, I think there should be a chance to cooperate, but he didn't cherish it, although I understand his approach, but future cooperation, forget it?"
One of Spielberg's assistants thought for a while and said, "Director, not many people know about this matter, and the impact won't be too big." Don't worry, I'll arrange for the media not to be allowed to cover this. ”
This time, in fact, Spielberg came quietly, so Ye Ming rejected him, and there are indeed not many people who know about this matter. Seeing that Spielberg was angry, as an assistant, he naturally wanted to persuade Spielberg.
And Spielberg smiled coldly and said: "Not many people know, Coppola knows whether he knows, the muscular man Arnold knows or not, and Mr. Kitano also knows, if there are two people in the world who know, then it is not called a secret." Ye Ming rejected me, I have to bear the price I deserve, I will wait for him in Hollywood, I want to wait to see what means this guy Ye Ming will have to break into Hollywood. ”
Spielberg said something like this, obviously saying that if Ye Ming said that he would enter Hollywood in the future, he would definitely deal with Ye Ming.
Rejecting Spielberg, rejecting one of the four king-level directors of Hollywood, Ye Ming has to pay the price for his youth.
From Spielberg's point of view, if he has such determination, it is a very normal thing.
Hollywood has banned actors because of this, that is a very large number, not less than Ye Ming, at least in Spielberg's opinion, Hollywood is not bad at banning Ye Ming. (To be continued......)