"The Shawshank Redemption" has Universal Pictures joining, whether it is filming or global distribution at the time of release, it will obviously go much smoother.

For Universal Pictures to participate in the investment, Zhang Pu is naturally very happy.

The original film was undoubtedly born at the wrong time, losing at the Oscars, and the box office was also very dismal.

But this film was praised on the altar.

Zhang Pu doesn't think that the box office of this film will have the same experience as the original, but the risk is definitely not small.

Universal Pictures is willing to share the risk, why did Zhang Pu refuse?

After spending nearly a week in Los Angeles, Zhang returned to China.

Jiang Yun still stayed. It will take a while for him to happen.

"The matter of finding an actor should be quite smooth, right?" Jiang Xingwen said to Zhang Pu with a smile.

"Hmm!" Zhang Pu nodded and said, "Chen Zhen introduced it." ”

Chen Zhen took the initiative to help in this matter.

Zhang Pu did not refuse.

He has been in Hollywood for so many years, and it is not difficult to find a well-known and low-paid action actor.

"Who?" Jiang Xingwen asked casually.

This movie is mainly aimed at domestic fans.

Except for Lao Mao, the mercenary leader, there is no big problem for other mercenaries to use tricks directly.

Kevin Akins. Zhang Pu said, "Have you heard of "Ultimate Warrior"?"

"He's right!" Jiang Xingwen nodded and said, "He's right." ”

Fans who like action movies should be no stranger to this person.

Kevin is not popular, and he has played a supporting role in many Hollywood action movies.

The only starring film, "The Ultimate Warrior", was a miserable box office. However, this film is very popular with action fans in China.

Maybe domestic fans can't call Kevin's name, but he is definitely familiar.

This person is now estimated to be outside the fourth line in Hollywood.

"The asking price is not high, is it?" Jiang Xingwen continued.

"A million dollars!" Zhang Pu said.

It's really not that high.

The equivalent of Chinese dollars is only a few million.

Hollywood's salary is not the same as China's salary.

It's definitely a friendship price.

He probably wants to break through the Chinese market. Jiang Xingwen explained the key reason for his low asking price.

Zhang Pu's film has attracted a lot of attention in China.

If he stars in Zhang Pu's new film, then it is very likely to open up popularity in China.

Hollywood is paying more and more attention to the Chinese film market.

If he opens up his popularity in China, then he will have many more opportunities in Hollywood.

Zhang Pu nodded, agreeing with Jiang Xingwen's statement.

"Are you really going to cooperate with Jin Yao Film and Television?" Jiang Xingwen then asked.

This is the reason why Jiang Xingwen found Zhang Pu.

"Then it depends on whether Chen Zhen can look down on my script. Zhang Pu said with a smile.

As he spoke, he handed the script from the table to Jiang Xingwen.

This script was written by Zhang Pu in the United States.

He also expected that Jiang Xingwen would ask about this after returning to China.

""British Showdown"?" Jiang Xingwen looked at the title, and then said, "I'll take it back first." ”

The story of this film is not complicated, it tells the story of Guan Yuming, the owner of a small restaurant in Chinatown, England, who retired to the rivers and lakes, and avenges his daughter who was tragically killed in a terrorist attack.

This film has a good reputation and box office, and it is also suitable for Chen Zhen.

"When will Director Jiang come back?"

Jiang Xingwen walked to the door and suddenly turned around and asked Zhang Pu.

"I guess I'll be back every few days. Zhang Pu said.

Zhang Pu naturally knew why Jiang Xingwen asked like this, it was nothing more than that the film was set for May Day, and now it has begun to be promoted.

Jiang Yun is the director of this film, and he also has a very high box office appeal, so he is naturally indispensable during the promotion period.

And this film will not go to the Cannes Film Festival.

This year's Cannes film has moved to mid-May.

This is the same as in previous lives.

Zhang Pu is preparing a new film, and time flies quickly.

On Friday, April 29, "Truman's World" was first released in China and North America.

The film first shone at the Golden Dragon Awards, and then went on to be shortlisted for three Oscars. Although the Oscars returned empty-handed, in the eyes of many fans, it was a non-war crime.

For this film, it is not only domestic fans who are curious, but also North American fans.

As for the box office, it's hard to say abroad.

The estimate given by the domestic original is still not low.

After all, in addition to Jiang Yun, a top director, there are also Shen Ran and Huang Ye, two popular first-line stars, as well as Dong Qin, a quasi-first-line star.

Their box office appeal is still extremely good.

In addition, there is also the title of "Zhang Pu screenwriter".

"You have chosen a good schedule!" Wang Bo wiped his sweat and said to Zhang Pu, "It's too hot now, how can you stand it in the next two or three months?"

"Wolf Warrior" has been prepared, and it will be launched in more than a week at most.

The shooting time is estimated to be two or three months.

From the beginning of May to the beginning of August, the weather in these three months is very hot.

Moreover, many scenes are still filmed in the south.

I feel guilty when I think about it.

And Wang Bo is a little fat, afraid of heat and not afraid of cold.

"What can I do, I'm helpless!" Zhang Pu pouted.

He also wants to start the film early, but it takes time to prepare for the film.

"Can you make it for Christmas and New Year's Day?" Wang Bo said.

"There aren't many special effects in this film, and the post-production won't be too long. Zhang Pu said.

"Wolf Warrior" is expected to be released on Christmas and New Year's Day.

Zhang Pu seems to have settled in this schedule.

However, Zhang Pu prefers to be released in the summer.

But Zhang Pu obviously will not postpone the release until next summer.

Because in his expectation, the second part of "Wolf Warrior" will be released next summer.

"I heard that the company will cooperate with Chen Zhen?" Wang Bo then asked.

"Hmm!" Zhang Pu nodded and said, "You must have no drama in that film, the background of the film is abroad." ”

"I didn't want to be part of that film. Wang Bo pouted and said, "I just look forward to your cooperation with Chen Zhen." He has been working with you for the past two years, and he probably wants to recover his lost reputation. ”

"Then don't expect too much. Zhang Pu said, "This film is much more serious than his previous films. Although there are some actions involved, it is not a lot. ”

Chen Zhen's action style is a bit comedy, with thrilling and difficult actions.

This style is somewhat similar to that of an international superstar in a previous life.

However, the style of "British Showdown" is completely different.

This can be regarded as a transformation work prepared by Zhang Pu for Chen Zhen.

As for whether it can succeed, Zhang Pu doesn't know.

"Heroes are in the twilight!" Wang Bo said with some sighs.

The reason why Chen Zhen has always wanted to transform is because he is old and can't do those thrilling and difficult actions.

And why did it fail?

It's nothing more than that fans are already familiar with his style, and suddenly it has changed its taste, how can it be accepted?

"Then you don't want to exercise your body while you're young. Zhang Pu said with a smile, "Let you go to the army for exercise, but you don't go?"

"Except for Long Xiaoyun who went to the army to figure out the role, who else?" Wang Bo snorted and said, "The actors don't go, you want me to be a photographer?"

"Which actor who plays a soldier in it is not a soldier?" Zhang Pu said with a smile.

Wang Bo was speechless.

The male No. 1 Zhang Chu was born in a special forces, so he doesn't need to go to the army to experience it at all.

There are things in his bones.

As for the other characters Shi Qingsong, Shi Sanba, Yu Fei and other characters, they are all actors from the Military Art Center, and they have played the role of a soldier I don't know how many times.

Naturally, there is no need to go to the army to feel the feelings.

In fact, Long Xiaoyun went to the army, which was not requested by Zhang Pu, but she proposed it herself after receiving Zhang Pu's invitation.

I have to say, this is an actor.

"Do you think the box office of "Truman's World" will break one billion?" Wang Bo changed the topic and said.

May 1st is also an extremely good schedule in China.

"Truman's World" won the highest number of films, and there was only one blockbuster released at the same time.

The two films have similar schedules. The estimated box office given by the theater chain has exceeded one billion.

Nowadays, there are more and more films that break the box office of one billion, and if Jiang Yun's films are not all literary and artistic, it is estimated that the box office of this film will have to rise a lot.

"It should be fine, right?" Zhang Pu said.

The words seem to be a little lacking.

The original seems to have done extremely well at the box office.

But Zhang Pu is becoming less and less confident in his box office estimation ability.

The film was adapted by him, and judging from the awards, it was undoubtedly a success.

But what about the box office?

Of course, relatively speaking, he is far more confident in the box office of "Truman's World" than in "The Shawshank Redemption".

"I shouldn't have asked you. You've changed, you weren't like that before. Wang Bo shook his head, sighed a little, and seemed to say with some mockery, "I think that at the beginning, you were full of confidence in a "Crazy Stone" with an investment of several million......s, what kind of style is that? Don't mention it!"

"My box office estimate for that film is also far from the same, okay!" Zhang Pu shook his head and said. "If the box office of "Truman's World" does not break 150 million on the first day, it is difficult to break 1 billion. ”

Wang Bo nodded and stopped continuing the topic.

"I heard that you chased Chen Fei'er and touched a gray nose?" Zhang Pu asked with a smile.

"Take her down sooner or later!" Wang Bo snorted and said.

Good things don't go out, but bad things spread thousands of miles.

This matter actually reached Zhang Pu's ears.

"Who made you famous?" Zhang Pu said with a smile.

He was somewhat gloating.

What reputation?

Naturally, he is very ambiguous with many female actors.

This guy is a big carrot too!

Of course, it is naturally much better than Xu Jiadong.

Wang Bo is Zhang Pu's royal photographer, and he is also Zhang Pu's best friend.

He is also a veteran of Oriental DreamWorks.

Naturally, there are actresses who want to follow his path, hoping to get a role in Oriental DreamWorks' film and television.

Although Wang Bo did not refuse those who came, he rarely refused.

came and went, and Wang Bo's name naturally spread in the circle.

Xu Jiadong is looking for a famous actress, but Wang Bo does not refuse only beautiful actresses.

Most of those people are not very famous.

With his connections in the company, he doesn't need to use the banner of Zhang Pu at all, he can arrange good roles for those people.

On top of word-of-mouth, Wang Bo has a comparison with Xu Jiadong.