"Why don't you make a Gaiden movie for Hobbs?"

This topic sounds extremely ridiculous, but when it spreads on the Internet, it is said in a blink of an eye, in the past month, riding the east wind of the summer file, it has gradually become the most direct portrayal of the rapid rise in popularity of the blue ceremony, and the current blue ceremony can be described as "just red"!

Although Andy was expecting such a result when he chose "Fast and Thrill/Love 5", even the most daring family did not dare to imagine such a fairy tale - with the accumulation of a series of previous word-of-mouth, Lan Li completed the feat of accumulation through this commercial film, surpassing Vin Diesel and Paul Walker in one fell swoop, and became the biggest winner of this drag racing movie, but the reality is really happening.

Andy heard about it when the call first started, but he didn't care.

He thinks that this is just one of Universal's promotional methods, because from an objective standpoint, it is really ridiculous, and it can even be said to be incredible. His first instinct was to wonder if he had given the relevant instructions to promote the topic online, but he was sure that it was not him. But if it's Universal Pictures' handiwork, then everything makes sense -

Since the reputation is outstanding, since the praise is overwhelming, then it is completely possible to add fuel to the fire, use the free resources of the Internet to attract more audiences into the cinema and contribute to the box office.

If it's just a propaganda ploy, it can't be taken seriously, so Andy didn't take it seriously.

So far, Lan Li has gained enough in this summer's file, and he can't become fat in one go. In order to avoid the recurrence of the harassment during the filming of "I Fight Cancer", Andy did not deliberately promote the remarks on the Internet, but let the word-of-mouth slowly spread and settle down, although this speed is a little slower, but it is better than solid.

At the same time, Andy began to contact major film companies one after another to prepare for Lan Li's next work.

It's not a rainy day, it's a normal process. Most of the top commercial films start preparing two or even three years in advance, and in the process of preparation, all kinds of accidents may occur, such as changing actors, directors, screenwriters, and even producers, which is not unusual. Therefore, it has always been the norm to reach out early, sit on more resources, and be prepared for multiple hands.

However, in the process of contact, Andy unexpectedly discovered that Universal Pictures was actually seriously considering creating a Luke Hobbs story with Lan Li Hall as the team. It's true! At least the possibility has reached the point where it must be taken seriously!

It's impossible to verify what exactly started with the online rumors, but what is certain is that there is a lot of interest within Universal Pictures about the proposal. It sounds ridiculous, but it's quite credible when you look into it in detail—

First of all, Universal Pictures is not good at developing sequels, which is already a well-known thing in Hollywood, and it is not easy to come back to life in the "Fast and Thrilling" series, and they will naturally not give up easily, if they can shoot a prequel movie with Luke Hobbs as the core, it will naturally be great, which is definitely a shot in the arm for Universal Pictures.

Secondly, "Blue Rite-Hall" has become the best reason to start the Gaiden. Not because Lan Li is a big name, how strong, how valuable, but because Lan Li has the potential to independently carry a commercial blockbuster, this wave of netizens is undoubtedly the best proof, but at the same time, he has no experience in taking the lead for the time being, and the salary is still at a low and medium level, which can be called a model of good quality and low price.

Again, the media's push has played an important role. "Fast & Excitement/Love 5" is still in full swing, and major media can't wait to plan for a sequel, in the eyes of the mainstream media, in addition to director Justin Lin, Lan Li is definitely the number one important person on the renewal list. "Vanity Fair" even called Lan Li "the core chemistry of the blockbuster series of movies".

If it can replicate the miracle of the first part of the "Fast and Thrilling" series, and exchange a medium investment for more than 100 million North American box office, Universal Pictures is definitely willing to try it. This kind of project is what they are best at. So, this is definitely not gibberish, and it is not groundless.

From the box office success, to the fame of the Internet, to the attention of mainstream film companies, one step at a time, three steps, and an incredible breakthrough, this summer, Lan Li can definitely be called a spring breeze, and the development of his career has entered a new stage.

Of course, these are analyses on paper, and only the top management of Universal Pictures knows what the specifics will be.

What's more, even if all this is true, Universal Pictures does consider the possibility of creating a side story, but it still doesn't mean anything. In the real world of Hollywood, there are countless cases where a project cannot be filmed for several years after it is confirmed, and it is finally canceled.

However, the news gave Andy a new inspiration.

In fact, Andy did not settle on a precise plan for Lan Li's next work, but adhered to an open mind, whether it is an independent art film or a commercial popcorn movie, and embraced all kinds of different possibilities.

After the successive successes of the three works of "Buried Alive", "Love Crazy" and "Fast and Intense/Love 5", Lan Li's actor career ushered in a turning point, and Andy must carefully consider the next work, taking into account all aspects of the situation, such as the subject matter and script, such as the role, such as the salary, such as other related treatment, all of which must be taken into account.

Especially the salary.

Before the summer file, Lan Li's external offer was between one million and three million, but so far, Lan Li's highest salary is only 800,000 of "I Fight Cancer" - this is a pure salary figure, after the North American box office statistics of "Fast and Exciting / Love 5" are over, Lan Li can get box office dividends, then the salary will definitely create a new high.

So, where should the salary of the next work be located, this needs to be carefully considered.

On the one hand, "Fast and Thrill/Love 5" is just the third protagonist, the nominal protagonist is actually a supporting role, and the salary gap between the supporting role and the protagonist is not so easy to make up; on the other hand, Emmy Award, Sundance Award, Golden Globe Award nomination, Oscar nomination, plus the outstanding performance of the summer file, this is definitely a position between the first and second tier, and the salary should fluctuate between eight million and fifteen million.

Remuneration is not only income, but also a reflection of the status of actors in the industry. Dwayne Johnson and the crew of "Fast and Thrill/Love 5" have a salary game that is still vivid in their minds, and now it is Andy's turn to start a salary game with Universal Pictures for the sake of Lan Li's salary. Even if it falls in the range of 8 million to 15 million, 8 million, 10 million, 12 million, 15 million, this is a completely different grade, and for newcomers, it is especially important.

Originally, Andy planned to collect more information, investigate more projects, and then carefully consider a charter, but Universal's plan gave Andy a new idea. Perhaps, this can be a breakthrough for Lan Li's next work, now Lan Li is a seller's market, and Universal Pictures is a buyer's market, the excellent performance of "Fast and Thrill/Emotional 5" and the potential planning possibilities of the Gaiden have given Andy enough leverage to fight for a higher salary.

Even if the recent rumors are completely unreliable and Universal Pictures has no such intention at all, Andy will not have anything to lose. Try it and see, what if you break through?

Right now, Andy is in a taxi to the Universal Pictures office building. The previous meeting had lasted a little longer than expected, and it was almost late, so Andy gave up on driving himself and called a taxi instead, which would give him time to prepare.

At this moment, what is real on the screen of his phone is his homework: the recent posts of the Yahoo community. What was completely ignored before could now be the key to the next level, and Andy must read it carefully.

The taxi stopped in the parking space on the side of the road, Andy paid the fare, shook his chubby figure, and walked into the building quickly, the cool air conditioning in the room blocked the heat of midsummer, the scorching sunlight spilled through the bright windows, the whole space became bright but dispelled the heat, Andy let out a long breath, and the whole person was comfortable.

If you're a top celebrity, you can talk over the phone or go to a resort like Malibu to take a break and talk about it, even if it's work. But now, Lan Li is still a rising star, and Andy must continue to work hard before climbing to the top.

After announcing the name of the reservation at the front desk, I took the elevator to the corresponding floor and entered the conference room in the glass cubicle. But after pushing the door open, Andy felt that something was wrong, the stuffy air rushed to his face, and he stepped back before he could enter.

The glass compartment meeting room is very popular now, with a modern sense at the same time, you can also overlook the beautiful view of the city, the higher the floor, the closer to the perspective of God, the taste of standing at the pinnacle of power, let everyone intoxicated, but this kind of meeting room has a fatal drawback, that is, the sun is not blocked, even if the sunshade curtains are closed, the temperature will still rise, so the power consumption of the air conditioner is also relatively large.

But at this moment, the temperature in this conference room is even worse than the sauna, and then Andy heard an apologetic explanation next to him, "Sorry, the air conditioning in this conference room is broken." ”