Chapter 34: The Best Candidate for Directing
On September 10, although the script is still being revised, the movie "My Grand Greek Wedding" has been officially approved within Don Pictures, with a budget of 15 million US dollars and an external claim of 35 million.
Tangen Pictures also officially sent dozens of audition invitations to major economic companies.
Since the script revolves around Nicole Kidman, the other characters are all supporting roles, and Donn has given all the power to casting assistant Glenn Feyero, who also has his own major project - choosing a director!
Don's current ability is not qualified for the position of director at all, and all he can rely on is the "mirror possession" skill in the sunglasses system.
It was because of the original newbie gift package that Don possessed Cameron's professional skills and successfully completed the filming of "Titanic".
Thankfully, the "Mirror Possession" skill triggers once every time Donn's film surpasses $1 billion at the global box office.
The box office of "Titanic" has already exceeded $1 billion, so he has accumulated another "mirror possession" skill.
The point is, which famous guide should Don choose to possess?
James Cameron definitely can't, he's not good at this kind of family, drama, comedy, Donn thought about it for a long time, and finally locked in two candidates - Steve Spielberg and Woody Allen.
Steve Spielberg is the number one in Hollywood today!
The vivid data also proves his strength.
Among the five major options for producers, 92 are for production, 94 for market judgment, 89 for literary aesthetics, 85 for project evaluation, 80 for screenwriters, and a comprehensive score...... 88 points!
Far ahead of Cameron's 81 points.
Among the director's five options, 91 are in charge of the camera, 97 in plot design, 83 in image thinking, 86 in directing, 93 in camera, and 90 points in overall score!
It's the same as Cameron.
Such a top director, even if Tang En has a slight dislike for him, the respect in his heart is still indispensable.
In comparison, Woody Allen's stats are much less impressive.
The producer's overall score is only 69, and among the director's skills, 89 are in charge of the camera, 96 in plot design, 71 in image thinking, 93 in directing, 80 in camera, and 86 in overall score.
From the perspective of overall comprehensive strength, Woody Allen is far inferior to Steve Spielberg, but what makes Donn sad is that Spielberg has never made comedies, and almost all of Woody Allen's works are inseparable from family and comedy......
Throughout Hollywood, Woody Allen is a veritable master of comedy, and in the comedy industry, there is no other!
Moreover, Woody Allen's screenwriting ability has reached 93, and his acting level is close to 80, if Donn possesses his ability, he may be able to make a cameo in the movie and have an acting addiction.
Woody Allen ...... Spielberg......"
Tang En is sad and bleak, and he really can't make up his mind, this movie is related to his future career plan, and he must be careful, careful, and careful.
"Huh, yes, how did I forget him?" Donn slapped his forehead, Glenn Fierro's "casting" ability is as high as 97, as an important function of a producer, the selection of directors is also included.
The preparation of the crew was handled by another assistant producer, Erin Carey, but the casting alone made Glenn Feyero very busy, and when he heard about Donn's intentions, he was stunned for a moment.
"Boss, with our budget, we can't afford either Spielberg or Woody Allen!"
Tang En waved his hand, "I didn't say please, I just analyzed which director's directing style is suitable for our film, and I'll go back and study it." ”
Glenn Feyero couldn't help but be in awe, who is the boss? A super director with a single film box office of $1.5 billion!
But such a person is also constantly learning, constantly researching, such a person, can he not succeed?
Glenn Feerro thought for a moment, "Spielberg definitely can't!"
"Ahh ”
"Yes, Spielberg has a lot of directing experience, and he is able to fully grasp the emotions of the audience, making them cry, laugh, fear, surprise or applaud along with the film, which is why his films have been box office hits so many times. ”
Under Donn's suspicious eyes, Glenn Fierro shook his head and said: "But the basis of all this is the warmth behind the complex and cruel human nature! Spielberg is good at making cruel stories warm and complex human nature, but our movies are different." Our film is a warm story filmed, such a warm emotion like water, which is not Spielberg's specialty, which can be seen from the love line in his past movies. ”
Donn nodded, in Spielberg's movie...... The development of love is indeed a little rougher.
Glenn Feyero's face was blank, "Actually, none of this matters, the most important thing is that Spielberg is Jewish!"
Tang En was taken aback, took a deep look at him, and admired in his heart, it was really a big bull with a "casting" ability of 97, and the high point of view was breathtaking!
The movie "My Grand Greek Wedding" mainly looks at Greek culture from the perspective of Americans, which makes all kinds of jokes, but Greek civilization and Israeli civilization ......
Having the Jews direct this film is sure to spark a huge controversy, and it may even develop to the level of Jewish satire on Greek civilization.
Donn sighed, "That's Woody Allen?"
Glenn Feiero pouted, "Woody Allen is even worse!"
"Ahh
Glenn Feyero obviously didn't like Woody Allen's character, and his face was a little mocking, "Woody Allen is indeed a master of comedy, but his films have always been niche comedies, and our films must be popular comedies." Our goal is the box office, but Woody Allen has never been a box office guarantee. ”
Hearing this reason, Don understood that there was absolutely no need to borrow Woody Allen's abilities.
Glenn Fierro doesn't seem to have vented enough of his contempt for Woody Allen, "Woody Allen's films have a strong personal style and a strong sense of art, but he has a European art style. And Woody Allen is now notorious that his films are being screened in North America and are definitely unlikely to be a big hit!"
Don smiled, he didn't expect Woody Allen's scandal to have such a big impact, and shook his head, "Then what do you think...... Which director is best suited for our films?"
"This ......"
Glenn Fiero pondered for a long time, but Don was not in a hurry, stood up, and poured him a glass of whiskey.
"I thought of it!" Glenn Fierro suddenly stood up with a red face, "he will do it, I believe he will do it!"
"Who?"
"Gary Marshall!"
Glenn Feyero speaks sonorously and seems excited.
Donn was a little stunned, "Gary Marshall?"
"Huh?" Glenn Fiero froze on the spot, a little unable to believe his ears, "boss?"
"Ahem......" Tang En quickly disguised his embarrassment, "this...... Glenn, you know, I haven't seen many movies......"
"Boss, haven't you seen Legally Blonde?"
Don blinked a few times, "Such a classic romance movie, of course I've seen it......! The director of this film is Gary Marshall?"
"That's right!" Glenn Feyero breathed a sigh of relief, "At that time, when director Marshall filmed Legally Blonde, the situation was similar to ours, it was also an independent film, and it was also a tight budget, but he used $14 million in investment in exchange for $460 million at the box office, and at the same time made Julia Roberts a hit in one fell swoop!"
Donn narrowed his eyes, "In this way, this director Gary Marshall is really a suitable person...... Okay, I'll go back and study Marshall's directing method. ”
Glenn Fierro patted his ass and said, "Boss, you've worked so hard! By the way, I'll have a very important audition the day after tomorrow, and I'll audition for multiple important supporting actresses at the same time, why don't you check it?"
Of course, Don understood the meaning of the other party's words, it was just a few small roles, and he didn't need to make too much trouble. Even if you meet a beautiful fairy, when you join the crew, with Tang En's identity and status, is it still not a handle?
"Forget it, you decide. Don waved his hand, and his tone suddenly became serious, "This is the first movie of Don Pictures, don't mess it up!"
The warning is clear.
Glenn Feyero smiled: "I understand, boss. ”