"So, what the hell is going on? I thought you weren't going to take on the project for a while, and besides, after the Oscars, we're going to have to do a lot more review and discussion, are you sure there's no problem?

For more than three months, Andy worked tirelessly to select the right project and plan for the next step of Lan Li, but now, a work has come out of nowhere, and it completely disrupts his plans, which is really a bit embarrassing. However, Andy did not complain incessantly, and the topic finally revolved around Lan Li.

"Yes, I'm not going to take on the project just yet. Lan Li chuckled herself, "I won't be acting in this production until the West End and Broadway performances are over, this is the first request I promised to work with." So, the Broadway show still won't disrupt the plan, and we'll still be touring to New York. ”

Andy opened his mouth slightly, and David didn't mention it on the phone, "I thought you liked this script so much, uh, 'Gravity'?"

"Yes, I like it very much. To be honest, I can't wait now. Lan Li said sincerely, "However, it still can't shake my persistence." The West End and Broadway shows will still be completed without a hitch, and I don't have a problem with the number of shows we've talked about before, and I'm not going to cut the show short. ”

Later, Lan Li added, "The only pity is that I promised Emma before that if the tour can continue and I have time, I am willing to return to the stage again, but if I take over the 'gravity', I am afraid that this promise will not be realized." ”

If the Broadway show is over, it will be October at the earliest.

Realizing this, Andy breathed a sigh of relief. This means that his work rhythm is actually no problem, Alfonso Cuarón is an accident, and this accident is actually positive - as an actor, Lan Li's strength and ability have been recognized, and he is also a first-line director in the industry.

Still, Andy expressed his concerns sincerely, "Can you tell me about the movie? What moved you?"

Andy understands that Lan Li, the so-called Little Golden Man Curse, has no effect on Lan Li at all, and even if he knew, Lan Li would definitely laugh it off and not take it to heart at all. For the development path planning after Oscar, this is Andy's job and Andy's obligation, so he didn't plan to talk to Lan Li in depth about the seriousness of the matter, think about it himself, draw conclusions, and inform Lan Li, which is enough.

At the same time, Andy also knows Lan Li, who is a very pure actor. For him and the innovative artist agency, for journalists and ordinary audiences, choosing London's West End is about retreating and showing gestures, but for Lan Li, it's all about acting, acting, acting, everything is all about performance.

"Gravity" was able to impress Lan Li, it was certainly not because of Alfonso's personal visit, there must be other reasons.

First "Love is crazy", and then "detachment", both of these works are the directors who took the initiative to find Lan Li, and finally reached a cooperation, the former brought Lan Li an Oscar, and the latter brought Lan Li a Berlin actor. Now, it's the turn of "gravity".

Therefore, Andy's current job is to have an in-depth understanding of "gravity", consider it comprehensively, and then discuss it with his colleagues, give a reasonable suggestion, and even plan for the future, paving the way for Lanli's work.

"Well, you mean beyond the challenge of acting, right?" Lan Li and Andy were already old friends, and they immediately understood the deep meaning beyond Andy's words. Just for the sake of the show was enough to be a reason for Lan Li to nod in agreement, but obviously, Andy needed more reasons.

Andy's hearty laughter came from the phone, indicating affirmation.

Lan Li couldn't help but say, "A breakthrough in visual effects." This is a performance environment that is completely different from the stage, which brings the art of film dreaming to the extreme, and at the same time puts forward higher requirements, even unimaginable requirements, for the performance of the actors. Lan Li sorted out his words and said very seriously, "I'm not talking about a green screen technical performance like 'Avatar', it's more difficult and more novel, I think it's ......."

Lan Li pondered for a moment, searching for the concept of comparison, "It's a bit similar to 'Inception'. "Christopher Nolan insists on shooting movies in the form of live action and film, although Alfonso Cuarón uses a lot of computer special effects, but from a certain point of view, the creation of a weightless environment is a kind of real scene.

"Yes, I would say, it's a combination of 'Inception' and 'Avatar'. Its breakthrough on the visual effects side is unimaginable, and at the same time presents an unparalleled challenge for the actors. Lan Li concluded that although such a metaphor is not appropriate, it still conveys that effect at the spiritual level.

Andy looked surprised.

Alfonso's two previous works, "Children of Men" and "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban", have a distinctive style and distinctive characteristics, and do bring imagination in terms of visual effects, but at the same time, Alfonso's excavation of the core of the idea is too deep and too dark, which affects the effect of commercial films, and then affects the box office.

But now, Lan Li has compared "gravity" to two top commercial films, which is really very novel.

"You mean, 'Gravity' even surpasses 'Avatar' and 'Inception' in terms of visual innovation. Andy translated Lan Li's words into his own understanding.

Lan Li simply nodded and gave an affirmation, "Yes." I think the most interesting part is that Alfonso is trying to make a commercial film, because he learned the lessons of his previous two productions that he needs to focus more on pacing and high/low foreshadowing, and then put all the core weight on the actors. Do you see what I mean?"

Ordinary audiences, appreciate visual effects, taste popcorn, senior audiences, appreciate the spiritual core, accept the shock.

This is what Lan Li means. Andy understood instantly, but he couldn't help frowning slightly, and asked curiously, "Do you believe Alfonso can do it?" This is not an easy task, even James Cameron and Christopher Nolan have not been able to achieve the perfect balance.

"Huh. Why don't you try to see it?" Lan Li replied with a chuckle in a rhetorical question, but his relaxed tone revealed his affirmation.

Andy patted his belly lightly, revealing a meaningful look in his eyes.

If Lan Li's description can be realized, then there is no doubt that "gravity" is definitely the best choice to break the curse of the little golden man.

On the artistic side, Lan Li can once again prove his value as an actor and explore deeper performance difficulties, while on the commercial side, the film can further test the market temperature, so far, Lan Li has not yet taken the lead in the commercial explosion - "Edge of Tomorrow" will be released next month.

Even if the commercial box office fails, people can still see Lan Li's profound acting skills in commercial films, which is a step further than "Fast and Thrill/Emotional 5", and at the same time, breakthroughs can also be made in acting, as Lan Li said, challenging new ways of acting, and at the artistic level, it can also be recognized by film critics and academy judges.

Perfect. This is simply the perfect choice, Lan Li can be invincible, and it also breaks the difficulties and shackles after the Oscars.

Of course, the premise is that everything can be done according to plan, as expected.

Still, Andy wanted to applaud Lan Li. Now, there is one question left, which is also Andy's job, "What about the salary? What about the treatment? Do you have any negotiations with Alfonso? David is not leaking here, I haven't inquired about it yet." ”

"Huh. Lan Li directly chuckled, and Andy on the other end of the phone was confused, and then Lan Li went on to explain, "Alfonso is an honest director, honest man, please don't bully him." After saying this, Andy couldn't help laughing, "He promised me a salary of 20 million US dollars, and then there will be box office dividends." ”

"......" Rao is Andy, who is accustomed to seeing countless worlds, and his mouth is also wide open at this time, his face full of astonishment.

"I know. "First of all, the technical part of the film costs a lot of money, and I don't know how much Warner Bros. is willing to invest, but what I can be sure of is that in order to ensure quality, maybe I should be a little more restrained and not rush to chase the 20 million salary." ”

"Secondly, Alfonso promised all the rights as much as he could, but I don't think the producers and Warner Bros. would be happy with his choice, so let's not escalate the conflict, and I'm looking forward to him directing the film. "I can't think of any other director other than him who can take on this project, so my request is that I want to work with Alfonso." Without Alfonso, there would be no follow-up. ”

Lan Li and Andy have been working together for so long, both of them have a tacit understanding, and they can exchange their ideas in just a few words, and it is extremely smooth.

Andy nodded, "Understood." He'll need to do more research and review the whole project, but, if nothing else, maybe it's the perfect way to break the Golden Man curse.

Realizing this, Andy relaxed a little. For the whole of Hollywood, the magic of the little golden man is unpredictable and unpredictable, even the top actors, no matter how top the agent, may fall here, even Andy is jealous.

If you can break it smoothly, it will be great.

"The Broadway performance schedule, the negotiations are nearing the end, and they still want you to perform a few more shows, but we will discuss the specific issues again. Andy simply explained, "By the way, I've been busy lately, and my memory is a little bad." Before 'Gravity', I had actually screened out a few items in my hand, and I would fax them to Nathan later, so you can see if you want to read them. ”

After a moment's silence, Andy gathered his thoughts again, "And, Brother Cohen, do you know them?" They called me twice to ask for your contact information. ”