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Lanley calls Steven Spielberg and informs Thomas Toole of plans to try to hype up the scandal.
But it's just a scandal plan, avoiding the important and ignoring the van thing, which is called the right medicine - the same thing is of different importance to different people, about the van, when the time comes, when you should know, Steven will know.
What's more, for a top producer like Steven, he knows the impact of the matter but can't really empathize with it like an actor, after all, Steven has been too far away from the position of "rookie director", and the behind-the-scenes staff simply don't dare to stumble on him easily, just like Patrick's attitude, which is the same - for them, the topic of "vans" is far less important than a principled publicity plan.
"Steven, I just wanted to shoot this well. This is Lan Li's sincere words, but it may not be without showing weakness at this time.
Steven tasted it right away, and he couldn't help but laugh, "Little one, there's no need to keep stressing this matter in front of me. ”
For Lan Li, Steven can be regarded as watching him grow up all the way, and Lan Li's purity and focus also reminded Steven of DreamWorks again, to be honest, he really hopes that Hollywood can cherish the existence of Lan Li, "Don't worry, leave the publicity plan to me, you can act well." ”
Steven's big bag made Lan Li smile sincerely, "Thank you." ”
But Steven immediately saw through Lan Li's "trick": "Ha, you called me all the way, don't you just hope that I can help you solve the problem? Don't pretend, I know you're a smart guy." ”
"The ploy still worked, didn't it?" Lan Li didn't deny it, and calmly admitted the facts, which made a muddy laugh on the other end of the phone, and the atmosphere was exceptionally friendly.
Steven shook his head again and again, there was some helplessness in his voice, and there was some tolerance from the elders to the juniors, "You don't have to worry about Thomas's affairs." Concentrate on the movie. I believe that the performance of this work should not be a difficult thing for you, you can talk to Colin more about the character, the script, and then see how Colin understands and digests, maybe you can collide with sparks, which is a good thing for the movie. ”
Steven insisted on using Lan Li to star in "Jurassic World", not only because of Lan Li's acting skills and market appeal, but also because of the characteristics and temperament that Lan Li gave to the movie, and he often had his own understanding of the role and the script, which is very rare for actors.
Don't underestimate the actor's work in commercial films, "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and Harrison Ford are examples of each other.
Lan Li could feel Steven's sincerity, and he also talked about some of his opinions on the script and the characters without minus, and exchanged them with Steven. The conversation deviated from the original track, and the two of them talked about work sincerely and devotedly, and the conversation lasted much longer than expected.
When he hung up the phone, the phone was already slightly hot, and Lan Li realized that they had been chatting for a long time without too much adjustment, and Lan Li immediately dialed the phone of Long Meyer. Now that the battle has begun, Lan Li has decided to completely spread the pattern of this war, just like a game of Go, and the early layout has begun to unfold in an orderly manner. At that time, we will see who will have the last laugh.
In the phone call with Ron Meyer, Lan Li was very tough, strongly questioning the rationality and authenticity of the "scandal plan", emphasizing his professional position, he did not reject the publicity plan, but he had no interest in creating "scandals" at all. The call time was relatively normal, and Ron Meyer confirmed Lan Li's position, and then ended the call after a period of polite greetings.
Lan Li then dialed Andy Rogers' phone again, told Andy about the scandal and the van, and told Andy about his handling and follow-up plans, and then Andy put forward a very interesting proposal:
"I mean, we should tell Ron Howard about it. In the face of Lan Li's surprise, Andy repeated his words again.
Lan Li smiled dumbly, "You mean, the complaint?" is different from Steven and Ron Meyer, but in the true sense of the word, complaining to the "parents".
Andy nodded without any psychological burden, "Of course." Such a thing, we must sue. ”
Bryce wouldn't want her father to know. Lan Li is still more cautious about the way she handles her family - since Bryce hides her surname, it means that she doesn't want Ron Howard to interfere too much in her career, and naturally she doesn't want Ron Howard to help deal with these annoying shady scenes, Bryce is still willing to deal with it herself.
Andy didn't have Lan Li's worries, "I know. Even if we don't tell Lang, he will always know, and now we pass on the news to Lang, on the one hand, to make your position clear, and on the other hand, to give friendly notice, and as to whether Lang decides to intervene, and how Bryce will deal with it, it is a matter between father and daughter. Do you think Long will thank us if we shut up?"
If the crew really decides to create a scandal in the end, Bryce and Seth's marriage will face challenges or secondary, the real core problem is that Bryce's personal private life will be completely exposed to the media, and in a low-level consumption way, which is completely inconsistent with Brythe's usual low-key style, and it is also a serious injury to her life - far more serious than Lan Li.
"I understand. But my suggestion is that even if we were going to break the news, we should tell Brythe, not Lang. Lan Li understood Andy's calculations, but after all, he still couldn't agree - because of the complicated relationship between the Hall family, Lan Li was a little careful about how to deal with family matters, but Lan Li was not a kind angel, since he had already informed Steven and Ron Meyer, he had no intention of calming things down, "However, this is just my suggestion, after you discuss it with Lydia, you can decide how to deal with it." ”
After all, Andy couldn't fully understand Lan Li's thoughts, and he pondered for a moment, "I'll seriously consider your opinion. That's all he can do, and Andy continues, "As for Thomas, are you going to do that? It's hard for Spielberg or Meyer to keep Thomas under full control." This matter is not expected to end so soon. ”
There are only a thousand days to be a thief, and there is no thousand days to prevent thieves.
But Andy actually knows that when the producer reaches the level of Thomas Toole, it is actually like an actor who has reached the level of Lan Li, and it can be said that it is difficult to completely defeat the opponent. Unless Legendary Pictures' investment in successive productions has failed miserably, and Thomas's residual value has been completely drained, he will not be completely out. Andy still couldn't help but want to know Lan Li's plans, especially after what happened to Vin Diesel.
"Thomas is not a fan, and there is certainly no way to solve the problem, but that doesn't mean I'm going to be tied down. Lan Li was still calm and breezy, and the slightest chill seeping out of his words made Andy shudder.
Andy hesitated for a moment, then said in a joking tone, "Lan Li, since you filmed 'Burst Drummer', do I think you've become darker and darker?"
To be precise, it was because of Lan Li's treatment of Diesel and Thomas's handling and wrists, including Melissa before. That's what made Andy think like this.
"Huh. Lan Li laughed directly, "No, Andy, in fact, after the filming of 'Burst Drummer', my whole person has become more relaxed and sunny, and those negative emotions are left in that movie." It's true," you feel this way because you've seen me outside of acting. ”
As he spoke, Lan Li's mood couldn't help but light up, because he couldn't help but think in his mind that if Edith and Arthur heard Andy's words, they would protest strongly and oppose violently, and even Andre should not be able to agree. It's going to be a lot of fun.
"Andy, rest assured, I know what I'm doing myself, I'm not lost. Lan Li restrained his smile and said sincerely.
Perhaps others may be lost in the glamour and behind-the-scenes darkness of Vanity Fair, but Lan Li will not.
Because of the accumulation and precipitation of hereditary aristocratic origins, but also because his confusion and loss have all disappeared in the party on the night when the Tony Award was crowned to achieve EGOT, it was the only time he was at a loss and lost, and now he is firm and wise enough to stick to his heart and not lose his way.
Andy let out a long sigh of relief, and then heard Lan Li's teasing voice, "Andy, you are my agent, but you are now like my psychiatrist, or are you going to change careers to become a nanny?"
"Get out of here!" Andy fought back with a foul language without mercy, but the smile in his eyes couldn't help but overflow, "I'm just worried that you're going crazy one day, and then reporters come and ask me when it started, but I can't answer, it's not very professional." ”
"I'll let you know in advance when the day comes. Lan Li also said seriously, "So, let's get back to business now, how about it?"
Next, Lan Li told Andy all about his plan.
Andy also calmed down, because Lan Li's plan still needed his cooperation. Unlike Diesel, in the contest between Lan Li and Thomas, the winner cannot be decided by relying only on absolute strength or just relying on strategy, and both sides must use all eighteen kinds of martial arts, and compete in calculations and countercalculations.
After the end of the call, Andy did not immediately make the next move, but thought carefully, he had to admit that Lan Li's wisdom and calmness are indeed impressive, definitely a step ahead, but Lan Li's overall view is still a little weak, and some details need to be added to him.