In the works of Ogles-Lanthimoss, whether it is "Dogtooth" or "Alps", including "Lobster", it is actually a very suitable script for a stage play, because Ogles is accustomed to creating a small world within a framework, using this absurd world to refract reality, which is undoubtedly very suitable for stage plays, but at the same time, this is also the reason why many audiences think that his directing ability is relatively limited - after breaking away from a strange and absurd script, his skills will be cut in half.

But Lan Li thinks it's unfair.

Look at Billy Wilder, Woody Allen, Quentin Tarantino, the Coen Brothers, and many more, their visual styles are all based on the script, and the script is an integral part of the whole work, and there is no need to separate them. The same is true of Ogels' script.

Regardless, Owgels did make a name for himself in London's West End.

Knowing that Lan Li heard the name of Ogels, Andy's mood also relaxed slightly, and he patted his belly gently, completely missing the gains and losses when discussing "Rogue One" just now, "That would be better." I think you don't seem to have worked with European directors yet, and then you're trying to build a further partnership with the three major European film festivals, so I thought, maybe this is an opportunity. ”

Lan Li chuckled, "I'll ignore your exclusion of Britain from the European plate for the time being, Christopher Nolan, an Englishman, is bound to be a little aggrieved, but have you forgotten Rodrigo Cortez? I've worked with European directors, and I've shot several films in Europe, but ...... I understand what you mean, so, let's get back to the point, Ogels, do you think his screenplay project is worth watching?"

Rodrigo Cortez, the director of "Buried Alive", Lan Li also completed the filming of the film in Barcelona at the beginning.

However, Andy's point is that European directors are another system, and starring in the works of European directors can not only open up more possibilities in the three major European film festivals, especially the multilingual ability of Lan Li will undoubtedly become a benefit, but also open up the situation for the in-depth cooperation of Sisyphus Films-

It's not that Don Quixote is starting to expand into the international market now, opening French channels, Spanish channels, etc., etc., etc., etc., which is too early to talk about this, but to say that the online broadcast rights of European independent film companies in the American market can be completely handed over to Sisyphus Films, which is also very important for Don Quixote in the early stage. Of course, it also lays the foundation for long-term growth.

As for Andy's intentions, directors like Christopher Nolan who have worked with American studios for a long time are naturally impossible to count, and as for Rodrigo, his influence in Spanish-language films is still too small, and Ogles undoubtedly meets all of Andy's requirements.

Lan Li's teasing made Andy chuckle, "Someone is in a good mood today. “

"When you're on holiday, you're always in a good mood. Lan Li didn't deny it either.

"You deserve it. Andy didn't refute either, ending the filming of "Jurassic World" and the promotion of "Burst Drummer" in Venice and Toronto, Lan Li should indeed take a break for a while, and then return to the topic, "But I'm not sure right now, whether I should interrupt you on vacation." ”

"You can start by talking about it. "Lanli is willing to open up possibilities.

Andy nodded, "Actually, the work of Ogles can appear in sight, or because of you, do you remember the list of works you selected at the beginning of the year? ”

"'Lobster'?" Lan Li immediately gave the answer.

"Yes, it seems that you are also impressed with this work. Andy couldn't help but sigh, "Do you remember that there is another 'Dying Girl'?"

"Of course, if I have the opportunity, I think that work is also very interesting. Lan Li expressed his affirmation, "Me and Earl and the Dying Girl", this fresh sketch is an independent work that Lan Li likes very much, with the typical style of Sundance, and there are still many differences from independent films such as "Little Sunshine Beauty" and "Juno", which are more in line with the mainstream aesthetics, but the audience who likes it can always find their own resonance.

"In fact, I seriously considered both of these works, but in the end I chose 'Lobster', the main reason is that Ogels is a European director. Oh yes, this work is in English, not Greek. Wait, or do you know Greek too?" andy suddenly panicked.

Lan Li laughed merrily, "I don't know Greek, if you're serious about asking. ”

Andy exhaled lightly, and laughed along with himself, "Who knows, you create some surprises from time to time, and I have to be ready at all times, don't I?" After a small joke, Andy got back to business, "That list really helped a lot, and now it is rumored in the industry that our company has its own blacklist." ”

"Agency, or film company?" the corners of Lan Li's mouth also rose lightly.

"Brokerage firm. Many agents have sent spies to inquire about what is going on, and even many people in our company have asked, but this is Sisyphus's list, and I can't reveal it at will, so it's really difficult. Having said that, Andy's tone was tinged with a hint of show-off lightness, and Lan Li could imagine that within the innovative artist agency, Andy was proud and high-minded.

That's a good thing.

Andy continued, "Anyway, I'm also trying to find the next work for you. Originally, I was going to think about it after the filming of "Rogue One" ended, so I missed the work of "Dying Girl", and filming has officially started in the summer, and I was expecting you to be able to play a high school student, but since "Fighting Cancer", you haven't appeared in age-appropriate works, and I'm worried that fans will think you're over thirty-five years old. ”

"Haha, I don't mind. Lan Li curled up in the sofa, relaxed and stretched, picked up the coffee, and chatted in an extremely comfortable way, as if he had been talking with friends all night, "Maybe I played the role of a college student, but I was considered to be robbing young people of job opportunities." ”

"That's a possibility, too. Andy nodded seriously in affirmation, "Actually, 'Lobster' is also a mistake, I personally think the script is very interesting, this is also the project you picked out at the beginning, and this should be considered a black comedy, although there is no need for the performance to give comedy elements, but the performance state is indeed different, I think this should be a good attempt, but Oggels has found an actor to play the leading role, plus your schedule, I will give up." ”

"Who was the original male lead?" Lan Li was a little curious.

In the last life, it was Colin Farrell who starred in "The Lobster".

This is a young and famous actor, who was widely praised when he first appeared on the big screen at the age of twenty, full of spirituality and delicate performances attached to a rough and tough appearance, often able to burst out of strong hormonal atmosphere, at the age of twenty-four, he became famous in Hollywood with "Tiger Battlefield" and "Lawlessness", and was once thought to be able to partner Brad Pitt, and the resources in the early stage of his acting career were so good that people were jealous.

It's a pity that he buried his bright future with his own hands, drunk/drunk/addicted/drug/grumpy, and many times leaked his videotapes applauding for love, the playboy nature is also constantly challenging his girlfriend's bottom line, and the boiling negative news has gradually overshadowed the influence of the actor's career itself, making people shift the focus, and the bizarre nature of Hollywood Vanity Fair has completely swallowed him up.

So much so that people completely forget that when Colin was twenty-five years old, he starred in two works, "Sniper Phone Booth" and "Hart's War", and his acting skills were highly recognized.

Even so, Colin's career as an actor has not been completely ruined - how else to say that his resources are so good that people are jealous? For more than ten years after that, he has always been up and down, ups and downs, but he has always been able to find excellent works and excellent roles, but then, he himself strangled the newly revived career, and even made people wonder if he has a tendency to self-destruct.

The reason why Lan Li asked was because he smelled a "but" from Andy's words, if the original actor had not changed, Andy would not have mentioned this work to Lan Li, because the movie may start filming smoothly, then the so-called original actor should not be Colin Farrell.

Jason-Clark. Andy gave a very surprising answer.

For many people, Jason Clark is a very unfamiliar name, it seems that there is no special masterpiece, and the name is not impressed at all, but as long as you see that face, you can immediately associate it, "very familiar", this is a typical drama celebrity is not popular.

Jason Clark also entered Hollywood at the turn of the century, when he was twenty-nine years old, still relatively young for Hollywood, he starred in some works, more supporting roles, and starred in TV series, with a very rich resume, but he has never been able to become popular.

He can be seen in works such as "Death Ride", "Public Enemy", "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps", "The Great Gatsby", "Lawlessness", "Shocking Crisis" and other works, and he can be regarded as a member of Hollywood's golden supporting role, but even as a supporting role, he has not reached the peak, and is more just familiar.

This year, forty-five-year-old Jason Clark starred in "Rise of the Planet of the Apes: Dawn of War", which became a turning point in his career, allowing him to win more starring opportunities. In fact, this is very common in Hollywood, and the peak of male actors often comes after the age of thirty-five or before the age of fifty.

What really surprised Lan Li was not the age of Jason Clark and Colin Farrell, but the image and style of these two actors are more inclined to tough guys or vicissitudes of middle-aged men, obviously, this is not Lan Li's image positioning.

So, how did Andy choose this work among thousands of invitations?

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