The next day, the hotel where Gu Biao stayed.

Cameron picked up the script tremblingly and suspiciously, and glanced at it a few times.

And Gu Biao pushed over a cash check and said straight to the point: "I know that it is more difficult for you to coordinate resources by relying on a script." It's $500,000, and I asked my cousin to register a new project company yesterday, and I can inject that $500,000 into this project company at any time.

I still have a lot of money, and I can't move it in the futures market at the moment. But as long as the project is approved and the shooting can start, I can get the funds in place in two or three months. Of course, it would be better if it could be done in batches. ”

Two months later, it was already October. By then, President Hussein's invasion of Iran has already happened, and global oil prices will skyrocket in an instant.

Relying on the order under the eight-fold leverage, Gu Biao can close some positions first after the initial surge momentum is over to reduce the risk. It is not easy to transfer the money to some of Cameron's projects.

Seeing that there was $500,000 in the real preliminary argument, Cameron's enthusiasm was completely ignited, and there was no doubt that he read the script carefully from beginning to end with great concentration, and it took more than an hour.

After reading it, Cameron praised it without hesitation: "Mr. Gu, I read this script, I think the creativity is very good, not only the visual impact is enough." The philosophy and depth of the story are also extraordinary.

Although I have not been in the industry for a long time and have never been a director myself, I have read and browsed at least twenty or thirty scripts, I have studied hard, I dare to say, this script is the best work I have ever seen, which takes into account depth, tension and plot, and your girlfriend is so talented......"

As he spoke, he nodded to Xiao Sui, who was sitting next to Gu Wei, he knew that this beautiful writer was the investor's girlfriend, and it was necessary to tie the knot.

Gu Biao raised his hand to stop him: "Let's talk about how much preparation work is needed to make this movie, how to coordinate resources, and budget." You know, if it weren't for the fact that I didn't know many people here in Hollywood, I wouldn't be asking you. I am in the entertainment industry in Hong Kong, but there are leading collaborators everywhere, even including the 'movie emperor' of Hong Kong. ”

Gu Biao's rhythm of conversation was very well controlled, not impatient at all, and the breath of the superior seemed to be about to come out.

Cameron was in a very worried mood, he mustered up his courage several times, and then gritted his teeth and said quickly:

"Mr. Gu, I know that some words may be incredible, but I still hope you will consider it. Actually, don't look at me as a truck driver for several years, I've been immersed in movies for two or three years, if you start with night classes. I have been doing field work and lighting for more than a year, and four months ago, I received the job of special effects supervisor for the first time in my life.

I hope you understand that the most important thing in science fiction films is special effects! I was born for science fiction all my life! The reason why I decided to enter the film and television industry as a director is because I watched Mr. Lucas's "Star Wars" three years ago! I am very confident in how to achieve science fiction effects in a comprehensive way! If you have seen my work, I believe you will also be willing to let me be at least the special effects director...... I will be sure to do everything for you wholeheartedly!"

Cameron didn't breathe for a minute, and after spraying his resume, he almost ran out of breath.

"Take a breath, drink some water, and speak slowly. You're too impatient. Gu Biao poured the other party's glass full of lemon and peach iced tea.

Cameron took two deep breaths, then drank the iced tea, put the cup heavily on the table, and the five knuckles of his right hand clenched the glass, pressing the fingertips pale and pale, in stark contrast to the skin around him that was reddened by blood circulation:

"I mean, I think I have what it takes to be a director! Maybe you think it's incredible...... But I at least want to do more!"

Then, Cameron bowed his head and waited for the judgment of fate.

He doesn't regret talking big, because five months ago, if it wasn't for the investors of Roger Kao's film, he wouldn't have been selected by Roger as the special effects supervisor if he didn't recommend himself to talk big.

In Hollywood, humility is to the death, and opportunities must be actively pursued.

"Oh God, what a joke. A person who has only been a film effects director with a budget of 3 million US dollars once wants to directly skip the intermediate experience and become the director of science fiction movies?!" Xiao Sui on the side was not purely cooperating with Gu Biao to reduce prices, she really felt that this thing was incredible, so she exclaimed.

Cameron's heart sank, he thought that Boss Gu's girlfriend would have a significant impact on Boss Gu's decision-making.

"Sure enough, it's still no show...... There is no such good thing in the world, no one can win the lottery twice in a row. Cameron, Cameron, you're still too impatient!" Cameron had decided to accept the judgment of fate.

Gu Biao felt that the strengths and weaknesses of the two sides had been clearly distinguished, and he no longer hung each other's appetites.

He said the fairy voice that made Cameron feel pardoned:

"In this way, you can start the preparation of the crew first, and even, who the director is and who the photographer is, we can put it down. If your preparation is feasible and perfect, I will give you a chance. ”

Cameron jumped up all of a sudden: "Really?"

Gu Biao motioned to the other party to sit down: "Don't worry, I want to test you - do you think, if you are a director, can you nominate an actor who is not only paid but can fully support this role among the current actors in Hollywood? How do you balance budget and effect?"

Cameron immediately refreshed his spirits, mobilizing all the resources and gossip he had heard in the circle, including the last trace of the deepest part of his brain.

He knows that these questions are related to investors' views on his dedication and vision.

After thinking about the time of two cups of lemon iced tea, Cameron said tentatively:

"I think if you want to take care of the salary, there is a fitness trick that is not very popular now-his name is Arnold Schwarzenegger, he is in his 30s, and he has been in Hollywood for almost 10 years.

However, due to the Germanic English that he can't change all his life, he has never played any in-depth roles, has no opportunity to practice, and can't change his exaggerated expression ability. ran for ten years, only in "Hercules in New York" and "Iron King Kong" a little face, and the former one completely failed because of pompous and shoddy.

However, he is a bodybuilding world champion and has won 'Mr. Olympia' seven times, most recently this year. In Hollywood, no one should surpass him in terms of powerful muscles and a killing machine, which is why he has played a Hercules trick for ten years.

At the same time, I read this script, the protagonist is a humanoid killing robot, and there seem to be no more than five lines in the whole film. In this way, Arnold's Germanic disadvantage is perfectly avoided, and his line skills are a little worse, which can also be explained by the fact that the robot is not good at expressing emotions.

Even the weaknesses of the past with exaggerated expressions and stiff acting skills can now be turned into strengths. Because the more an actor doesn't look like a natural person because of his bluntness, the more he looks like a robot. I can almost imagine that the role of 'Terminator' is simply tailor-made for Arnold, he doesn't have to play anything, as long as he stops there shirtless, he is the Terminator!"

Gu Biao smiled and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

It seems that although Cameron's life has been affected by his Gu Biao and accelerated by three years, he already has some accumulation, and his vision of seeing people and things and judging movies is already quite good.

There is no delay in studying hard in their spare time, and the talent is self-evident.

What's missing is just opportunity.

Gu Biao asked lightly: "The Schwarzenegger you mentioned, how much is the salary - I don't want to reduce the cost, I just want to know that as a male number one, his worth will affect the salary gradient of the whole film." ”

Cameron analyzed in embarrassment: "I don't know about this, I still have to ask about the recent situation, when he first entered the industry, as long as he could play the leading role, he was willing to accept it for about more than 10,000 US dollars." However, after "Iron King Kong", he gave a little bit of benign feedback from the audience, at least everyone admitted that the strong man he played was good...... The total should not exceed $100,000. ”

"Can you reach him, then?"

"I'll try it right away. ”

Cameron walked to the telephone in his guest room, picked up the receiver and dialed six or seven calls, not knowing how to beat around the bush, but he actually found Schwarzenegger.

Schwarzenegger is now unemployed at home.

Because this year is another year of bodybuilding competitions, he just came back with the championship and didn't receive any film appointments. He is still relying on his fitness income to support his main source of livelihood, and making movies is just a second career.

Historically, the reason why he gradually stopped participating in the competition after 80 years was because he was a little popular, and he found that the prize money from the bodybuilding competition and the resulting model advertising revenue were not as good as making movies, so he stopped participating. (In 82, Schwarzenegger's worth rose to a small peak in "Conan the Barbarian", and he had $250,000 for playing the leading role)

Participating in the competition also requires a lot of time to prepare, and targeted retreat and fitness, which greatly affects the filming.

So when Cameron came to the door, Schwarzenegger was very attentive and didn't care whether the project was reliable or not.

Anyway, being idle is idle, and when I hear that there is a chance, I am willing to talk.

According to Gu Biao's instructions, Cameron made an appointment for tomorrow to find a café on Sunset Avenue and meet together at that time.

After hanging up the phone, Gu Biao saw that everything was going well, and he also moved the idea of carrying private goods.

"James, if I were to make you a director, would you accept that I wanted to find an Asian-faced man to play the super-soldier who came back from the future to protect Sarah Connor?

You think, it has been set in the script that no metal object can pass through the chrono portal, and it must be completely naked and pass through. And the Chinese are all good at kung fu, and if you can't use future weapons, you can choose the most powerful super soldiers and fight fiercely with the Terminator robots, can you accept it?"

Cameron was immediately embarrassed.

He instinctively leaned to disagree with the premise.

But Gu Biao is pinching five or six million dollars, this is his first opportunity to be a director.

"Could it be that Mr. Gu has a little brother who wants to become popular?" he couldn't help but speculate.

After thinking about it, Cameron felt that it was better not to refuse head-on, and he considered the wording and said: "I don't think this issue can be generalized, if you can resurrect Bruce Lee, with his acceptance in the United States, it is absolutely fine to shoot like this." As for what you're dictating now, I think I need to see for myself what kind of look and ability your so-called 'Kung Fu Asian' can achieve. ”

"Well, of course it should be. Gu Biao was not angry, "That's it, tomorrow I will invite two people who know kung fu to meet together, and then you can choose it fairly with others, and let Mr. Schwarzenegger play it, and it will be regarded as an audition." ”

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