"The number one villain supporting role? Do I still need to play a supporting role?"

Hearing the words of Cynthia Pate Dante, the agent on the phone, Brad Pitt on the balcony chair smiled, looking at the beautiful seascape of Malibu in the distance, his eyes narrowed slightly, and the magic of Young, "Firefly" ...... Brad asked on the phone, "What do you think?" Cynthia over there groaned a little and said thoughtfully: "It depends on your choice, and my advice to you is to refuse." ”

Cynthia Pate Dante is a gold agent, vice president of Brillstein-Grey, a well-known brokerage entertainment company, with Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston, Orlando Bloom, Adam Sandler, Kate Beckinsale, Courteney Cox and other big-name stars. Cynthia is a regular on Hollywood's top 50 women's power lists, and is known for her discerning and hard-fisted approach to the media.

Once a gossip newspaper has an unfair report on its artists, such as "reading pictures and making articles", Cynthia will block its newspaper, and all its artists will no longer accept its interviews, covers, etc., this trick does have a great effect, so that her artists avoid a lot of trouble.

Brillstein-Grey has a lot of business dealings with Brad Pitt's independent production company, Plan-B-Entertainment, and Aniston and Brad were introduced to Cynthia, so her opinion is naturally important.

"Now that your career has reached its peak, unless you have Oscar hopes, there is no need to star in "Firefly", and your schedule can't take care of it. ”

Listening to Cynthia's continuation, Brad Pitt nodded. Every actor at different stages has his principles and reasons for taking on the role, in the final analysis, it is to bring a turn or go further in his career, awards, salary, favors and his special desire to act. Brad Pitt is now in the status of an absolute A-list superstar, just like Johnny Depp and Will Smith, and there is no shortage of contract pay and fame at all.

He has no friendship with Magic Young at all, and he has never been too enthusiastic about science fiction films, and he has little interest in the villain of "Firefly", if it is the actor, he will consider it carefully, but the supporting role, he has not played a supporting role for a long time, the last time was "Twelve Monkeys" in 1996, which brought an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor, can "Firefly"?

"My schedule is a bit tight. Brad Pitt said, although he hasn't read a page of the character script, he has little interest in it, because he is likely to win the Oscar for leading actor, and he is still scattered and carefully care about what the supporting actor does?

"Troy", co-invested by Plan B and Warner Bros., has just been completed, with a cost of nearly 200 million, an epic masterpiece like "Gladiator", and an expected Oscar favorite. Brad wants to take a break for a while before cooperating with the promotion of "Troy", and next year after the release of "Troy", he will star in "Ocean's Twelve", and he and Steven Soderband have already agreed that there will be "Ocean's Twelve".

At the same time, he also intends to star in the action blockbuster "Mr. and Mrs. Smith", which is in the joint venture preparation of several independent companies such as eed-Road-Pictures, Ne-Regency-Pictures, and Regency-Enterprises, both of which are commercial films with great selling potential, and he can't find a reason to give up the schedule to "Firefly".

"Is it possible for me to play the lead role, or to elevate the villain to a tie for the lead actor?" Brad Pitt suddenly thought of another possibility, after all, the title "Fantastic Director" has a lot of appeal.

"Nope. Cynthia immediately answered, she had asked this in the previous conversation with Wang Yang, Wang Yang said, "Although Blue Glove is a supporting role, he has the same brilliance as the actor." Everyone knows that Magic Young has a humorous and gentle personality and is an easy person to get along with, but when it comes to the investment and production of movies and businesses, he has always been a "king" who does not change for anyone.

After clarifying Wang Yang's reply, she said: "I know that many people are very interested in joining "Firefly", it has a high chance of a global box office of 4 or 500 million, and also has a chance to get some Oscar nominations, and the dividends and trophies are very good. But now is really not the time for you to play a supporting role, this is the period when you use the actor to push your career to a higher peak, if you want a trophy, you can consider independent literary films, and the supporting role does not match your identity, it depends on your choice. ”

"Refuse it!" Brad Pitt's eyes narrowed even smaller by the sun's piercing, and just about to hang up the thread, he suddenly remembered something, and had a new idea: "Wait, wait! Tell Wang Yang if there is any possibility of such cooperation......

After saying goodbye for a while and putting down the phone, Brad Pitt stood up from his chair, turned around and glanced at his beautiful wife Jennifer Aniston in the room, he sighed, I don't know why, I can't lift my spirit recently: "This kind of life is so boring...... Isn't it time to have a baby?"

As soon as Wang Yang sent out the invitation, the news came out on the Hollywood news in the market, and the magic Yang invited Brad Pitt to play the role of the number one villain of "Firefly". This should be the news from Brillstein-Grey, because regardless of the outcome, the news is a positive exposure for both parties. This naturally makes fans very excited, magical Jan + Brad Pitt, "Firefly" is getting more and more interesting!

It's just that what the media and the public don't know is that although Magic Yang has always been unfavorable, he has not been rejected since directing 8 films, and countless actors have rushed to his invitation, but this time the cooperation intention has not been so smooth.

"No, no, I think a movie is best a movie, and I don't have to tie it up here. ”

In the elegant and spacious office, listening to Cynthia-Pate Dante's cooperation proposal on the other side of the phone, Wang Yang, who was standing by the window, frowned slightly, refused without thinking, and said: "I understand Brad's love for "Infernal Affairs", but who will play "Chen Yongren" should be handed over to its director in the future." ”

Wang Yang was not surprised by Brad Pitt's rejection, with Brad's "status in the rivers and lakes", this is indeed a normal reply to the supporting role. He originally thought about inviting Will Smith to play the Blue Glove, but this seemed to be a bit misleading "asking Will to repay his debts", he just didn't want to hurt his feelings, so he dismissed the idea.

The actor positioning of the Blue Glove should be Samuel L. Jackson's ranks, and now Brad Pitt's meaning is obvious, unless the actor is the lead, or the tied actor with the same role, no. Of course, there is also a set of plans, Pitt knows that the overseas adaptation rights of "Infernal Affairs" are in the hands of Flame Films, as long as there is a clause on the agreement that Plan B and Flame will jointly invest in the filming of the American version of "Infernal Affairs", and Brad Pitt will play the leading role "Chen Yongren", then he is willing to star in "Firefly" and have box office dividends.

Brad Pitt loves Hong Kong gangster action films, such as "Mr. and Mrs. Smith", which claims to be a tribute to Hong Kong films, and he has been salivating for "Infernal Affairs" at first sight.

Wang Yang knew that in the world in his mind, the American distribution rights of "Infernal Affairs" originally fell into the hands of Miramax Films, and the overseas adaptation rights were purchased by Brad Pitt's Plan B Company. As a result, in a later audition, Pitt was removed without passing the request of Martin Scorsese, who found his beloved Leonardo DiCaprio for Chen Yongren.

Now that Flame Films has released and purchased the adaptation rights to "Infernal Affairs", the invitation to "Firefly" has given Brad Pitt a chance to "take down Chen Yongren".

This "buy one, buy two" approach originated from CAA's bundling, which completely changed the relationship between agencies and production companies, artists and investors, and made CAA the most influential agency.

What is bundling? Motor Ramon and his childhood friend Ben Affleck wrote the script for "Soul Catcher" together, and they handed over the script to CAA, which then found Miramax, who appreciated it, and wanted to invest in the filming of this script, and Motor Ramon and Ben Affleck had to play the starring roles. As a result, the two became hot and popular students in Hollywood.

CAA, which has a variety of talents, often sells in packages, starting with a script, finding a suitable producer, director, actor, and even a whole lineup of photographers and props masters among its own artists, and then bringing in investment producers for the plan. Due to the restrictions of antitrust laws, the core business of the brokerage company and the production company cannot be coexisted, and this is the only way, and another brokerage giant, ICM, sold "Friends" to NBC ten years ago.

But Wang Yang never accepted these bundles, although CAA's arrangement has always been really suitable, and only with credibility and success will there be continued investment from the production company, and CAA can become bigger. It can also be said that so far, Wang Yang has really not been asked to accept any bundled sales, and almost always dug up newcomers by himself before, using some unknown and unsatisfactory old actors, only Natalie Portman and Meryl Streep are not among them.

Now if you want to invite top actors who don't know each other, there are naturally many obstacles. Looking at the street scene outside, Wang Yang thought for a while and asked more: "Are you really unwilling to try an audition?" Believe me, Blue Gloves is a character that can be very suitable for Brad, calm, crazy, gloomy, and will also reveal kindness and justice, this role has a lot of room to play. ”

"Young, we're sorry too, but you know Brad has a limited slot, and he can't promise all the good options. Cynthia Pate Dante's tone is very regrettable, she is very polite and respectful to the media with an iron fist, and to a predator like Wonder Young.

Listening to Wang Yang over there, he said, "I know, I know." Cynthia added: "Brad has been busy filming "Troy" for a year, and he has not accompanied Jennifer well, and the filming period of "Firefly" is March and April next year, which is the promotion period of "Troy". If there is no "Infernal Affairs"...... Jan is not equal in price, we are really sorry ......"

"It's nothing, I'm sorry too, okay! Tell Brad that we have a chance to work together again, and the Flame welcomes him to audition for 'Chen Yongren' in the future. ”

Wang Yang and Cynthia said a few goodbyes, and the supporting role invitation died before entering the interview stage. This is the first time he has been rejected so explicitly, and there is no room to impress the smug Brad Pitt in the face of the spring breeze, but the Blue Glove candidate does not have to be Brad Pitt, there may be better, so he did not lobby much.

"I've decided, I'll act by myself!" In the cozy living room, Wang Yang put his arm around Jessica on the sofa, and while watching TV, he yelled at her after telling her about the breakdown of negotiations with Brad Pitt today. Jessica laughed, but Wang Yang looked serious: "Seriously, my drama addiction has exploded, and blue gloves are very suitable for a handsome and charming man like me." Jessica gave him a suspicious look and asked, "Are you kidding?"

Seeing that she wasn't excited, Wang Yang patted her on the shoulder and asked with a smile, "Do you want me to act?" Jessica tilted her head: "No, I don't want to do it now, just make a cameo." Wang Yang asked with interest: "Why?" Jessica rolled her beautiful eyes upwards and held back a smile: "That seems that I am too useless, the best director in the family is you, and the best actor is you! ”

"At least Danny is third, isn't it?" Wang Yang comfortingly stroked her, and Danny, who was lying there and was also shot, moved his ears. Jessica covered her forehead pitifully: "Oh Danny, I'm sorry, Mom forgot about you, then I'm going to be third." ”

Wang Yang looked at her playful appearance and couldn't help but kiss her on the cheek: "That won't happen, I'm so bad at acting." Jessica shrugged: "You're not bad at acting, I cried like a faucet that time in New York." Wang Yang smiled and said, "GOOD, ELL-DONE!" IT SEEMS THAT WE HAVE FOUND A WAY THAT DOES NOT NEED ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND WATER CONSERVATION, AND MAKE YOUR WOMAN CRY!" JESSICA GLARED AT HIM AND SAID IN BROKEN UChinese: "DO YOU SAY IT AGAIN?-SEAR!"

"I don't dare, I don't dare!" Wang Yang raised his hands in surrender and wiped the sweat from his forehead. Both of them couldn't help laughing happily, and after a long kiss, Wang Yangcai smiled: "Seriously, I don't have the ability or interest to play the blue gloves well, but I have other candidates." Jessica nodded, "I'll always support you." ”

In a few days, from the rumor of the magic Jan + Brad Pitt to the shattering of the hope of cooperation, in less than a few days, Pete's agent Cynthia Pate Dante confirmed the news to the media in the Los Angeles office, she said: "This is only a preliminary intention, we talked about some possibilities of cooperation, but everyone's schedule is not compatible, so that's it." She declined to disclose or comment on the matter.

It's a pity that I can't see the strong joining forces! Under the dynamic reports of Yahoo Entertainment and other online media, fans who care about this matter know the latest situation, and the camp is suddenly split after being disappointed. Now it is obvious that Brad Pitt has rejected Wang Yang, which has made Wonder fans a little angry, as far as their miraculous all-win record like Wonder Young, there is no actor who has worked with him who does not give a thumbs up, why refuse?

Brad Pitt has just finished filming "Troy", and now he has no film appointment! Even if he is a top star and a big idol, even if he and Jennifer Aniston are synonymous with a good family, many young fans who have followed Magic Yang for many years are also "rejected for the first time", and they have criticized this heartthrob: "I'm so disappointed, this is Brad Pitt's stupidest decision!", "He will definitely regret it......!" I just feel very sorry for Brad Pitt, who one day in 2005 will regret the decision he made today. Yahoo user Akers commented: "There's no doubt that Firefly will work wonders, maybe it's a new Star Wars." And Pete could have shared the honor, isn't the number one villain enough? But he gave up on his own! I believe in Wonder Young, he won't spend 20 million to hire a superstar to play a meaningless role, looking forward to seeing the confirmation of the 'Blue Glove'. ”

Brad Pitt's die-hard fans naturally support their idols, what is Wang Yang? What is "Firefly"? If you don't act, you won't act! There are also many people who have attacked fans of Fantastic Yang, Christie wrote: "To make it clear, Wang Yang wants Brad to play a supporting role, this is a discordless and disrespectful invitation! Brad can't waste time on the supporting role of "Firefly", Yang is delusional, and it is right to refuse!"

"It's funny, why would Brad regret 'Firefly' when he turned down so many film deals a year?" user Fleming-D mocked, writing: "I'm not saying that Wang Yang and 'Firefly' will die miserably, but trouble those who are crazy about him calmly, Fantastic Young is still just a human." "Firefly" is probably just one of the most ordinary science fiction films that imitate "Star Wars" and "Star Trek"! There are a few of them almost every year. ”

He concluded: "Even if it is a big success, Brad will not lose anything by it, he is still the top star in Hollywood, and next year's Troy will bring him an Oscar." Edmund left a message on the post: "Pete won't get it, he just lost an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor." Fleming then wrote, "You're crazy. ”…… No matter how the outside world reacted to this invitation, Wang Yang did not make any response, but the actor candidates of the Blue Glove still had to continue to contact.

"Hey, I'm Wang Yang......"

(To be continued)