"Eggs, what do you mean now, are you going to give me a formal invitation to perform? have you given up on the idea of adopting Jason Clark and are willing to use me?"

Lan Li's words made Ogles stunned slightly, and then his cheeks were slightly hot, and he said solemnly, "Jason Clark is already in the past tense. I originally thought that inviting Colin Farrell to play the role should be a perfect fit. ”

Lan Li's eyebrows raised slightly, and history still developed along the original trajectory - if there was no meeting today, would Colin Farrell still play "The Lobster"?

"But now, I think you're the perfect performer for David. Ords still maintained his usual attitude and said all his true thoughts sincerely, "Of course, your age is still a shortcoming, your appearance is too handsome, and you are too attractive, this is not the perfect template for David." ”

The corners of Lan Li's mouth rose, and he could feel the disgust from Ogles' body: from the bottom of his body. Owgels had just expressed his dissatisfaction with Lan Li's accusations, and now he had also expressed his public dislike and rejection of Lan Li, which was considered ...... Revenge? Judging from Auggs's serious expression, it should not be.

"But your understanding and extension of the character is so good, I can't think of any other actor who can give the character such a soul. Ogles didn't notice the change in Lan Li's eyes at all, and completely focused on his own thoughts, gushing his thoughts, "Perhaps, we can modify some settings." ”

Oulgels paused slightly, "David can still get divorced, as you said, at the age of eighteen, through the introduction of his brother found a like-minded partner, the two of them got married, and then became part of the society step by step, and then spent ten years - or twelve years, it didn't matter, the wife became an ex-wife, and then David returned to single, do you have any other suggestions?"

"David's unwavering belief in love also means that he still has a passion for it in his heart, just like those subculture lovers, like comics, like black and white movies, like Laika cameras, we can find a setting that suits your style, and then make David an expert in this area, he is obsessed with these hobbies, and gradually evolves into a contemporary otaku. ”

Lan Li didn't reserve it, and said his thoughts generously.

As you said, when David was eighteen years old, he married his childhood sweetheart through his brother's introduction, and the two formed a contractual relationship, which also kept David away from those so-called exclusions and injuries, so that he could continue to maintain a pure heart, and his ex-wife chose to leave for love, and his brother was transformed into an animal because he was not able to find a contractual relationship, which further strengthened David's thoughts. ”

Here, Lan Li paused and added, "You can still change the setting of the ex-wife and brother, but I believe that these two characters are not needed in the script, just a line or some objects to leave clues, if the audience likes it, they will find it." ”

Oucks nodded in affirmation: he knew exactly every little detail in Stanley Kubrick's films, and never underestimate the madness of the fans.

"So, David can stay between twenty-eight and thirty, he can be attractive and still can't find a partner, and if you need to, I can bring a pair of black-rimmed glasses, and while I know that glasses are a nerdy stereotype, sometimes it works for the audience, and that's fine. Lan Li's words were tinged with a hint of witty self-teasing—as if he was mocking his "charismatic".

Ogles didn't grasp Lan Li's humor, because he was serious, he shook his head, "I originally hoped that David would have a beer belly, you know, it's the typical appearance of a middle-aged man, a little sloppy, a little introverted, a little belly, a little honest, maybe a little dirty, but not the seriously greasy kind." ”

"I can do it if you wish. Lan Liyun said lightly.

Ogles was directly stunned, and looked at Lan Li in a daze, but found that Lan Li was serious, Lan Li really didn't care about his image, he was about to say "Then you can try it", but when the words came to his mouth, he still swallowed it hard.

Not because he was soft-hearted, nor because he accommodated Lan Li, but because it was unnecessary.

"No, I still don't. Ogles shook his head, "David's character setting has changed, and the original setting has lost its meaning, and I understand what you mean now." ”

According to Auggels's original setting for middle-aged men, does he hope that David can find a partner but refuses to find one for "some" reason, or does he hope that David can't find a partner and remains single?

In this way, David's behavior in the hotel can be explained—more likely he can't find it, but David's behavior in the forest can't be explained, and even the setting of the first half of the setting loses its meaning, and the whole theme becomes mixed, and the audience can't condense their own thinking.

Ogles now finally realizes the root of the problem: he just wants to present the absurdity of the story, to create a kind of dry humor, and the image of the middle-aged man can undoubtedly create more absurdity, but such ideas are too random and too scattered, which restricts the sublimation of the theme idea.

After receiving Ogles's answer, Lan Li finally confirmed: Ogles was on the same track as him.

Regarding the role of the middle-aged man, Lan Li is serious, he doesn't think it's a difficult thing, he is willing to change his image for the role, if necessary.

Ogles looked at Lan Li again, "I think otaku is a very good idea. can present the image of an otaku fan who is addicted to old movies and can't extricate himself, and the costumes of the entire character are all gray, which precipitates the tone and style of the entire character. It is only when the glasses are removed in the bathroom that the viewer is able to see his face and feel his charm, and then a contrast is formed. ”

Later, Ogles and Lan Li had some discussions about the details of David's image, and those detailed things were more supplemented by the director and the props team - for example, David's suitcase to the hotel, David's personal utensils, and the books David read, and so on.

When everything was discussed, Ogles looked at his watch, and in the blink of an eye, two hours had passed, and he realized that time had flown by.

Oggs was about to leave, but Lan Li said that he was still relaxing in the coffee house for a while, "Don't worry, I still have a companion." Lan Li held up the book he had placed on the table and gestured gently.

Ogs didn't say much, and gently bowed his head in agreement, "That...... Then I'll leave. I'll email you when I'm ready, and I'll be shooting as soon as next week, or three weeks at the saviest, and I'll need to make sure that Tessa has booked the shooting location in advance, and we still need to confirm the schedule. ”

Lan Li nodded in understanding.

In the end, Ogles still decided to "shoot while writing", mainly because the inspiration for the role of David came from Lan Li, and Ogles believed that discussing with Lan Li during the filming process could rub more sparks, which increased the uncertainty for the shooting, but also added more possibilities.

Therefore, after Oggs went back, he was ready to revise the first version of the script, but he did not require it to be completed, and then went directly to the crew, creating and filming at the same time.

After standing there and thinking for a moment, and making sure that he had not missed anything, Ogles turned around and said goodbye, but his footsteps only took a few steps and turned back, and Lan Li didn't even have time to pick up his book, so he couldn't help but raise his head and cast an inquiring glance at Ogels.

"Lan Li......" Augus hesitated a little, but he still insisted on speaking, "Regarding the salary, you are serious, right?

Is this talking about salary?

Lan Li smiled dumbly, he didn't argue too much, and directly gave an affirmative answer, "Yes." ”

Ogles was still not sure, "I mean...... I mean, you can take on any work, but why are you willing to grieve yourself for 300,000 yuan? You even spent two hours today convincing me, this is ...... Is it worth it?"

"As long as I like it, it's worth it. Lan Li said with a smile.

“…… I thought you weren't that kind of person. Ogles couldn't hide his surprise, but he immediately realized that he had said the wrong thing, dropped a "sorry", and hurried away.

If it's not this kind of person, what kind of person should it be?

The kind of people who are desperate for money and fame, the kind of people who do not hesitate to use means for the sake of profit and power, or the kind of people who do not hesitate to destroy the careers of others for the sake of their own selfishness?

Looking at the back of Ogles leaving, although Lan Li knew that Ogles did not mean it, this was the prejudice of the entire industry, and he would not be hurt, but he was still inevitably a little lost and helpless in his heart, and a little lonely and lonely.

The drizzle outside the window was still falling, and there was a trivial sound in my ears, which only made the whole world quiet.

Lan Li held his books, a cup of coffee curled in front of him, quietly looking at the world outside the window like ink, letting the mood settle down little by little, and on the coffee table, there was a pen and a coaster, and a sentence was written on the back of the coaster.

"I am very conscious, the world is falling apart, I am doing my best to keep a fearless heart, there is still a long way to go to the bottom here, and I will have nothing left if I close my eyes. So, in the cold wind, I kept going until I got to the other side (The-Other-Side), or I didn't get anything, and when the others returned home, I still walked on the road until I got to the other side, or I didn't achieve anything. ”

The damp and cold water vapor swirled between gray and ink, outlining the gloom and silence leading to the other side of the world.

Note: The-Other-Side (The-Workday-Release)