Facing Barry, Lan Li could feel the pressure on his face, and he was overwhelmed, especially the sharp and ruthless eyes, which truly showed the momentum of a hegemon.

There didn't seem to be any change in his expression, but his slightly condensed eyes brought great pressure, as if because of Lan Li's straightforwardness and honesty, it angered Barry's sensitive nerves, and even his voice tightened slightly, "You know, there is far more than one way to deal with the script. ”

"For example, after signing a contract, you can discuss with the screenwriter and director to complete the creation of the script, and for example, join the crew as a producer and get the right to review and revise the script. It's all okay. Barry said in a deep voice, staring intently at Lan Li, and finally snorted coldly, "It's not reasonable to put on such a pose before filming starts." ”

The momentum of the superior is fully revealed, but for Lan Li, this sense of oppression and influence is minimal.

In high society, he has long been accustomed to such a posture, and almost everyone can feel this pressure in their posture. Others don't say it, George Hall and Elph Hall are the same.

In the face of Barry's pressing step, Lan Li not only did not get nervous, but instead sketched a smile, "Mr. Meyer, I know, why didn't I star in the sequel to 'Fast and Furious'?"

Barry didn't like that call.

"Mr. Meyer" is an honorific title, but when used in a special context, it has an ironic effect, like a fish in the throat. On the surface, Lan Li's demeanor was gentle and elegant, and he didn't seem to enhance his momentum, he launched a-for-tat confrontation, and just responded calmly, but the look between his eyebrows and the tone of his conversation subtly reversed the momentum of the two sides of each other.

"There are a lot of rumors in the industry, and it should not be a secret. It's true that I was dissatisfied with the salary and finally turned down the invitation to perform in the sequel. Lan Li's frankness made Barry's eyes reveal a touch of deep meaning, "Actually, I don't have much opinion on whether to star in the sequel, and I didn't get involved, and everything was left to my agent." ”

What does this phrase mean?

"Personally, I'm an actor, I'm just an actor, I don't have much interest in the work of a producer, I've tried to work as a screenwriter, but I can't really contribute other than a mouth. Dedication to my work as an actor is what suits me best. So, without a script, I wouldn't have been able to carry out my work, and naturally I wouldn't have been able to make a judgment. ”

Unhurried, unhurried, like a spring breeze, Lan Li's speaking rhythm and rhyme present a gentle posture, with a smile on the corner of his mouth, but the position in his words is extremely firm, with irrefutable determination and perseverance.

Barry frowned slightly, staring at Lan Li with burning eyes, not saying a word, as if he didn't want to respond to Lan Li's speech at all, so he let the atmosphere stiffen little by little, and Lan Li did not show weakness, did not continue to speak, calmly met Barry's gaze, gradually, gradually embarrassed and jerky, but Lan Li was still comfortable.

For a while, there seemed to be an impasse between the two people, and they did not give an inch.

"Smack, smack. Barry raised his hands, clapped them gently, and clapped his hands to break the silence, a faint smile on his face, as if the ice and snow were melting, and the whole atmosphere warmed up.

Shaking his head slightly, Barry's face returned to his face and he made up for it with one sentence, "Well deserved." ”

Before coming to London, Barry had already heard that Lan Li was a tough nut to crack, with no desires, all his attention was focused on acting, and he didn't seem to have too many requirements for salary, co-actors, or box office dividends.

Such an actor can be said to be the simplest, the film company does not need to share the dividends, and can fully maximize the benefits, but it is also the most complex, the role and the script must be picky, and then picky, there are too many uncertainties in artistic matters.

At the time, Barry didn't take it to heart, thinking that it was just a smoke bomb created by his agent, creating an image of a European actor's stinky temper and establishing a professional actor's posture. After all, Lan Li is still too young, and there are very few young people who have such a clear goal.

But now, Barry finally has a real and direct experience.

Still, Barry said, "You know what? You're still too jerky, too sharp, and you're going to offend people if you're not careful." ”

"So, Universal Pictures doesn't talk to me now. Lan Li's self-teasing made Barry stunned, and then slapped his thighs and laughed merrily.

In the face of a superior like Barry Meyer, if he compromises and cowers, Barry will not sympathize or pity at all, but will have to take advantage of every inch, and even turn around and forget, unable to leave any impression in Barry's mental memory, because there are too many ordinary people like this, so Lan Li must clearly and clearly state his position and show a tough posture.

However, Barry's words are reasonable, such a high profile, strong collisions, the result is often unpredictable.

As a result, Lan Li and Harvey Weinstein and Universal Pictures can almost be said to be a split between them, while Woody Allen, Tony Kaye, Steven Spielberg and others, Lan Li became friends with them.

After a little temptation, Barry didn't continue to talk nonsense and went straight to the point, "Regarding the sequel, we have contacted the author of the original book, hoping that he can create a second part, and then our team will adapt the script. ”

"For such a story from the mysterious East, we need to be careful and cautious. I've heard before that the core of the story is related to the reincarnation of the East, I don't quite understand it, but it is estimated that it is the butterfly effect, time and space travel, such a story, if you are not careful, it may lead to a fiasco of word-of-mouth, we have to be cautious. ”

This time, Barry's words are not succinct, gushing out the preparations for the sequel to Edge of Tomorrow.

"It's true that we want to make a sequel, and the trilogy is the best if we can, but we want to make a sequel that will really make money. Barry didn't hide his true purpose in a flamboyant manner, and such an honest gesture was more convincing, which made Lan Li chuckle.

"If I could, I wanted to keep the entire cast and crew, and from the ideation stage, you and Paul were involved in the planning of the sequel, brainstorming, colliding different ideas together, and really continuing the story of William Cage. The focus and dedication between the words paints a grand blueprint that highlights Barry's ambition.

Lan Li was slightly surprised, amazed by Barry's long-term vision, and also amazed at the size of Barry's handwriting, these few short sentences just now are definitely not as simple as the literal meaning. Sure enough, Barry's next words confirmed Lan Li's conjecture.

"Maybe we can create a new series, like Raiders of the Lost Ark. Barry said lightly, not a casual blockbuster series, but a series that established Harrison Ford's box office superstar and at the same time pioneered the success of sequel films. "Well, are you interested in being a new Indiana Jones?"

Accident, absolute accident.

Lan Li did not expect that the butterfly effect of "Edge of Tomorrow" would be so magnificent, nor did she expect that Warner Bros. would be so ambitious.

In the last life, the box office performance of "Edge of Tomorrow" did not meet expectations, but the excellent word-of-mouth and the appeal of Tom Cruise still prompted the sequel to be put on the agenda, however, until the rebirth of Lan Li, the sequel work was not able to come out, and it was always in a state of difficult birth, and the quality of the sequel is naturally unknown.

This time, the box office performance of "Edge of Tomorrow" far exceeded expectations, coupled with the outstanding word-of-mouth, as well as Warner Bros. 's own situation, the sequel's weight and status suddenly became different.

If Lan Li participates in the production of the sequel, all this will be unknown, and Lan Li will really stand at the height of the producer as an actor, and integrate his artistic ideas and actors' perceptions into the film works.

Lan Li has no interest in the work of a producer, but standing at the height of the whole work, condescendingly examining the characters, and then reflecting on the performance, is another way to polish her acting skills.

This commitment is not just one or two sequels, and it can even be said to be a different plan for Lan Li's actor career.

It's clearly not that simple. Even Lan Li's heart couldn't help but tremble slightly, but soon, Lan Li calmed down, trying to suppress the excitement and excitement surging in his chest, "I'm not sure if I'm interested in being the next Indiana Jones, but I'm pretty sure I'm more than happy to be part of the sequel to Edge of Tomorrow, even if I'm not the male lead." ”

At this moment, things have gone beyond the scope of the actor's work, relying only on personal judgment, Lan Li can't see the overall picture clearly, he needs the help of professionals, Andy Rogers, Roy Lockley, and even Lydia Brooks, this is their profession, and at the same time their forte.

Although Lan Li did not nod directly in an impassioned and enthusiastic manner, he still gave a positive and affirmative response.

For Barry, that's enough.

As the helmsman, what Barry needs to do is present the blueprint for the sequel and inquire about Lan Li's attitude, that's all, and the follow-up matters, whether Barry or Lan Li, they will all step out and discuss with their own team, and after making a decision, the two sides will meet again to discuss the interests and specific project matters.

Barry has already completed half of his mission to London, and the other half is not the distant future, but the present, which is just as important.