Chapter 332: The Reality of the Entertainment Industry
Zhang Manyu's joking words made Li Lianjie laugh, while Zhou Bai shrugged his shoulders, it was not once or twice that he was molested by Maggie, after friends got acquainted with each other, they always knew each other's personalities, and she had no scruples.
"Jet is right, you're a good fit for international development, you don't have to go to Hollywood right away, Assayas likes you very much, and if you want to make movies, there's no problem. After Zhang Manyu finished laughing, he also sat down and said.
Li Lianjie's eyes flashed with a hint of discoloration, the first time he heard these words from Zhang Manyu's mouth, he was even more sure of his thoughts, if Zhou Bai was willing, he was very happy to push it, although it could not guarantee the big production of the male number one, but there was no problem with small production movies according to his connections.
"As long as you have the idea of developing abroad, my old face is still recognized, it's okay to help you get a good role, I can't do it as a male lead, and it's okay to play an important supporting role. Li Lianjie said to Zhou Bai seriously.
Li Lianjie wanted to help Zhou Bai, of course, the reason was not only that he admired Zhou Bai's talent and felt that he had a bright future, how could there be such a good thing in this world, he was willing to push Zhou Bai because he felt that this was an opportunity to establish a better relationship with Zhou Bai.
Others don't know Zhou Bai's background, but Li Lianjie is different, he has a wide range of contacts, and he still knows some information, helping Zhou Bai try to develop in Hollywood is a favor, and he may be able to get a good return in the future.
Of course, Li Lianjie's thoughts were not said nakedly, some of the words in the interaction between adults are known to each other, Zhou Bai also knows that he definitely does not have the spirit of an infinite king, a shock of the tiger's body can make an old Jianghu like Li Lianjie willing to provide him with resources, in the entertainment industry for several years, he no longer has the same naïve ideas as before.
Of course, the friendship in the entertainment industry is not all fake, but friendship is friendship, and interests are interests, Lei Feng can't live in this circle, and although Lei Feng doesn't say good deeds, he also writes them in his diary.
But this is the entertainment industry, no one lacks resources, why give it to you, not a circle of people, there must be no share of you, sometimes the so-called girlfriends, good friends will tear up in order to compete for the position of a movie, and there are countless friends who sell their friends in the entertainment industry for the sake of the top.
To put it bluntly, the entertainment industry is a kind of workplace, there are countless people who want to be on top, there are so many positions, and it is not uncommon to exchange bodies, dignity, and interests.
"Although the country is stable now, a little achievement has been made, but it is far from a bottleneck, the domestic market will get better and better, first make the domestic business bigger, and then develop internationally is also very good, I am different from Ziyi, she is enough for her to gain a firm foothold in the country with "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". Zhou Bai shook his head with a wry smile and said.
Zhou Bai's words made Li Lianjie a little disappointed, but he quickly returned to normal, although Zhou Bai did not agree, it does not mean that he has no room for cooperation with himself in the future.
"This idea is not bad, everyone knows that the domestic film market will not always be like this, maybe in two years you will become the first star in China, and then win a few more awards abroad, and foreign companies may take the initiative to invite you to make movies. Zhang Manyu clapped his hands and said.
This is true, in the film industry, everyone knows that now foreign countries are salivating for the domestic market, desperately trying to get a quota, after China's accession to the WTO, followed by the opening of the film market, many large companies have been gearing up to invest.
Not only Hollywood, but also Xiangjiang, next year's domestic film industry guidance has been issued, one-third of co-productions, one-third of private companies, one-third of state-owned studios, and it is foreseeable to rely on private capital to support the market in the future.
Zhou Bai is not only an ordinary actor, he also controls the resources that the actors do not have, he has gradually formed his own team, and his relationship with the bigwigs in the circle is also very good, as long as there are no accidents, his right to speak in China in the future must not be underestimated.
"Also, I forgot that you kid has always been an acting school, and the domestic awards are almost finished, and the Hundred Flowers actor is left without it, this is not a matter for you at all, what is missing now is foreign awards, according to your strength, it will be a matter of time before you win the award. Li Lianjie exhaled and said.
Li Lianjie said that the reason why Zhou Bai's acting career is wide is here, Zhou Bai has no problem with acting skills, an actor like him, whether it is an action movie, a romance movie, or a comedy, not to mention literary films, he can even shoot the main theme movie, just this kind of broad drama is something that other actors do not have.
Zhou Bai still has a way to go, that is, to take the route of winning awards, and then have a certain degree of familiarity in foreign markets, and then cooperate with some international production companies, at that time it will be easier to take the international route than now.
"Brother Lianjie is too much to promote me, just my ability, I will also spin around on one acre and three points of land in China, and international awards depend on luck. Zhou Bai said modestly.
"Come on, although the list of the Berlin Film Festival has not been released, I heard that the chairman of the film festival personally called to invite you to participate in the film with Gong Li, I know Gong Li, she is full of praise for you, and bluntly said that domestic actors have another benchmark, and Uncle Ge is after you. Li Lianjie rolled his eyes, not buying Zhou Bai's modesty.
"Well, this is because I have formed some fate with Director Zhang to participate in the film festival before, and you know how much they like Sister Gong Li, among the Chinese actresses, Maggie and her are the most popular among them, and when they heard that Sister Gong Li made a movie, they naturally hope to participate in the Berlin exhibition. Zhou Bai said half-truthfully.
"Don't pull me in, Gong Li is better than me, I haven't been the chairman yet. Zhang Manyu said funny.
"Haha, you haven't been the chairman, but you have served as a judge in the main competition unit, and you have also won the Berlin Film Queen, which is not worse than Sister Gong Li, you are the benchmark of the industry, and you are the favorite Chinese film actress in their eyes. Zhou Bai laughed and said with a thumbs up to Zhang Manyu.
To be reasonable, it is definitely an honor for Gong Li to serve as the chairman of the film festival, but Zhang Manyu is not bad, she served as a judge of the main competition unit of the Berlin Film Festival in 97, and she won the Berlin Film Queen, plus she also served as a judge of the main competition unit of the Venice International Film Festival, and her qualifications are not false at all.
She and Gong Li don't have too much intersection, and there is no so-called sabre-rattling and so-called competitive relationship, but they appreciate each other's performance methods.
"Anyway, it's up to you, remember to call me when you have an idea to try, or we can also work together on an action movie in the future. Li Lianjie patted Zhou Bai's shoulder and said.