Chapter 144: It's done
There is a first step in the loosening of attitudes, and there is a second step.
When Larry, the producer of Columbia Films, carefully examined and analyzed Ganjing's strengths and weaknesses, the tendencies in his heart had changed.
The purpose of this special effects disaster blockbuster of "2012" in Colombia is to reach the overseas market, and compared to the North American box office warehouse, which has been accustomed to enjoying blockbusters, other places, especially East Asia, are still virgin land to be cultivated.
As a country with a population of 1.3 billion, Huaxia's potential for box office growth is immeasurable.
Larry and the people in the team discussed and analyzed it seriously for a long time, and asked Gan Jing to try the mirror a few times - a commercial film, Gan Jing's acting skills are still okay, but there is a kind of introverted performance of Oriental people habitually.
This performance style is not bad, but there are places in commercial films that need to be more straightforward to show the audience.
When another weekend approached, actor John, who was already almost on the verge of making a decision, received news that left him depressed.
You're out, and the actor is determined to be Gan Jing.
Reluctantly, John came to the office building in Columbia to fight for his last chance.
Although he knows that this is not a good chance in the case of being notified of his exit, when will Hollywood be completely sure?
"Isa, is Roland there?" John asked with a smile and a familiar receptionist.
"John, have you made a reservation?" was a beautiful girl at the front desk, smiling at John, a veteran actor.
"I asked him, and he said he was over here. Hey, this counts as an appointment, right?" John laughed, not putting on a show at all in front of her.
John and director Roland once worked together, and the two have a distant relationship, which many people know.
The girl at the front desk pursed her lips and said, "Okay, Mr. Roland is in Office 3 in Area B, you better wait for him outside, there is a crew meeting inside." ”
"Got it. Thank you. John nodded in acknowledgment and walked in the direction of Zone B.
Along the way, he organized some wording in his heart, and also recalled all the scenes about himself in the script, which were all bargaining chips that he knew by heart and used to persuade the crew.
The door to office 3 was tightly closed, and the shutters behind the glass had been knocked down to make it impossible to see inside, so John hesitated and did not knock on the door, but sat outside and continued to organize the language.
Fortunately, he didn't have to wait long, and after about half an hour, he could hear the movement of tables and chairs inside.
John hurriedly straightened his tie and prepared to chat with director Roland in his private space.
The office door was halfway open from the inside, and the sound of laughter and laughter leaked out naturally.
A voice that was still fresh in John's memory appeared in his ears, and as the door widened from far and near, John didn't have time to adjust his face when Forrest Gump came out of it.
Gan Jing saw John outside, stunned for a moment, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, he first turned around and shook hands with director Roland, and politely said goodbye: "Then I'll go back and read the new script first, and then visit you and Mr. Larry when I'm ready." ”
Why didn't I hear from this? John's face froze, and he saw director Roland shake hands with Gan Jing and smile, and then glanced at himself.
John got out of the way, and as Ken Jing walked past, he heard a word.
"Long time no see, John, are you here to compete for other roles?"
Gan Jing didn't wait for John's answer, and walked straight to the exit.
In the same building, outside the audition room at the beginning, John said that Gan Jing was just here to go through the motions, but now that the situation has changed, Gan Jing has not missed the slightest opportunity to say a word of sarcasm.
He didn't know that John's face turned blue after he left, and he didn't know what he and the director had to talk about, anyway, he didn't receive any more information about the role change.
Because "2012" decided to change the protagonist, the script was changed according to Gan Jing's own characteristics.
Chinese background, age identity, skill scenes, these have been slightly adjusted to make the whole plot smoother.
Gan Jing can fly an airplane and drive, which is what should be shown in the film - these two items are brought about by the [Master Pilot Skills] at that critical moment, and even Gan Jing doubts that he should be able to sail a boat.
Of course, he hasn't had a chance to experiment yet, and from the current point of view, it seems that the [Master Pilot Skill] is comprehensive rather than a single aircraft.
If one day, a flying saucer is placed in front of you, can you drive it?
Gan Jing estimated that he would never see a flying saucer in his life, but the spaceship was a real existence...... Well...... Isn't it possible to think about it......
He reads the new script while taking various lessons that Andy has prepared for himself.
Time passed peacefully, but he got news from Andy in China.
"This person is your friend, and he is also an actor, and he is not bad in your Huaxia. Andy took a Chinese newspaper and found Gan Jing in class.
Gan Jing took it and took a look, only to see that it was written - Zhou Xun was angry with the reporter for Gan Jing, what is the relationship between the two?
He was stunned for a moment, and after a closer look, this newspaper from China recounted that the reporter interviewed Zhou Xun to ask about Gan Jing's character, and then Zhou Xun changed his face and became angry...... It seems that things are quite a big deal......
"It's my friend. Gan Jing can say this with certainty at this moment.
Andy was thoughtful and concerned about Gan Jing's reputation in China: "The image of a star should be paid attention to, especially if you are a Chinese, you can't even do a bad job in your own country, we can try to operate it." ”
He looked at Gan Jing, who was listening attentively, and continued: "But our Warner has limited power in your country, especially in the media, you pay more attention to the system, which is difficult for us to influence. ”
Gan Jing was silent for a while and shrugged: "I have offended some people before, probably because of some influence. ”
"This thing needs to be planned and turned around little by little. Andy lifted his glasses, "You should make Huaxia your basic plate, the source of strength to speak in Hollywood, not the other way around." ”
"Powder me and black me, just talk about the work. ”
"Naive. Andy gave a cold evaluation, got up and said, "You can continue the class." This is something that needs to be taken seriously. ”
Gan Jing looked at the back of him leaving, and muttered in his heart, I am the focus of attention...... I have the ability to make these media my black history and bad news every day......
He didn't go back to class immediately, but took out his mobile phone, found Zhou Xun's domestic number and dialed it.
The phone is not connected, I don't know if the other side is busy.
Gan Jing put back his phone with some regret, and his heart was really warm for Zhou Xun's approach.
As Andy just said, celebrities need to pay attention to their own image at all times, and Zhou Xun's actions are obviously to help herself speak and damage her own interests.
Although he really saved the actress, Gan Jing never had the idea of moral kidnapping.
All you can say is – hey, enough friends!