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Entering Helen Herman's office, Matthew found Amanda also here, said hello, and said, "So you didn't go back to New York." ”

Amanda laughed and said, "It's summer vacation, and I can stay in Los Angeles for a few days." ”

Helen Herman closed the file in front of her and reminded, "Amanda, Matthew and I have something to discuss. ”

"Okay, you talk. Amanda stood up and walked out the door, and before leaving the door, she said to Matthew, "I'll be back in New York next week." ”

Matthew nodded, "I'll call you after I'm busy for the next few days." ”

When Amanda left the office, Helen Herman reminded, "Don't appear in public with Amanda, she doesn't belong in Hollywood." ”

"I understand. Matthew knows he's now the focus of entertainment journalists and paparazzi.

Helen Herman gets to the point, saying, "A few good news, you already know the first-week box office of "Pirates of the Caribbean", according to the film's good audience reputation, including Disney Studios and the authoritative forecasting agency Cinema Score, all predict that the North American box office will drop more than $300 million. ”

Matthew had already seen these in the newspapers, and instead of thinking it was new, he asked, "Can I become a second-tier star?"

Helen Herman looked at him and said, "Already a second-tier star!"

Matthew scratched his head, "Why don't I feel it? Now there are more reporters who are besieged and more people asking for autographs, and it doesn't seem to be the same as before." ”

"What difference do you want?" asked Helen Herman rhetorically, "the production company is waving a check and begging you to make a film? Reporters from major media outlets are waiting in line for you to interview?"

Matthew smiled, in fact, these were all he wanted.

Helen Herman curled her fingers and tapped lightly on the table, "Wake up, you're just a second-tier, and there are a bunch of A-list stars and superstars on it, even if you have such treatment, they are the ones who can enjoy it!"

"Okay, I see. Matthew was dragged back to reality by her force, "Every time I just want to be proud, you always hit me." ”

Helen Herman said lightly, "Because you're not yet complacent." She pointed to it, "When will you become a superstar, it's never too late." ”

Matthew thought for a moment and asked, "I'm close to superstar......" He suddenly realized that it wasn't realistic to say this now, and changed his words, "How far am I from being an A-lister?"

"If Pirates of the Caribbean were made into a trilogy series, it would all be a success. Helen Herman obviously thought about it, "Your character still has a good reputation now, A-list stars are not a problem at all, and if the box office is high enough, it is not impossible to promote you to the position of superstar." ”

Her tone changed suddenly, "But such a first-line or superstar will have great limitations!"

Matthew didn't quite understand and asked, "Why?"

Helen Herman explained, "If you only have this one blockbuster series, and you can't prove yourself in other films as soon as possible, and you just rely on "Pirates of the Caribbean" to climb the first line, and then play other films and other roles, the audience will feel awkward after watching it, and when the real trilogy is a big hit, you are Will Turner, Will Turner is you, you will be limited to this role, and you will never get rid of the label of Will Turner." ”

Hearing this, Matthew immediately thought of Captain Jack Sparrow, isn't that what Johnny Depp is all about?

"Superstars like this are very limited. Helen Herman said calmly, "Leaving the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series will only drag down other films that she starred in. ”

She directly gave a very realistic example, "Look at Harrison Ford today, and think about Mark Farmill and Kelly Fisher back then. All three were red and purple that year, but Harrison Ford proved himself in other films, while Mark Farmel and Kelly Fisher only had Star Wars franchises. ”

Matthew doesn't particularly know the peculiar Star Wars culture in the United States, but he also knows that Harrison Ford is definitely a superstar, and what have the last two filmed besides Star Wars?

"So, you're not going to let me take on a costume role that might have some resemblance to Will Turner......," he admits Helen Herman has a point, "but doesn't object to me taking on a small production like Dawn of the Living Dead." ”

Helen Herman nodded, and continued with what she had just said, "Whether it's an A-list star or a superstar, it's not permanent! No movie can be made forever, and the audience will get tired of it." Without the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, even superstars will slip and even fall into obscurity like Mark Farmel and Kelly Fisher. ”

Matthew said seriously, "I see. He knew exactly why Helen Herman was saying all that, all he wanted to do was to give him a well-timed slap so as not to get carried away, so he added, "I'm going to try to be a superstar like Harrison Ford." ”

Harrison Ford has been popular from the late seventies to the present, and it can be said that he has been a superstar for more than two decades.

Matthew doesn't want to be a shooting star either, the longer he is popular, the more money he will definitely make, and the more he will enjoy.

He went back to his previous question and asked Helen Herman again, "How far am I from being an A-lister?"

"We need to put Pirates of the Caribbean aside, Matthew!" Helen Herman said very seriously, "Disney Studios is already planning a sequel, and it will definitely be a trilogy series, and this series will be our last resort." ”

"I agree. "Matthew has long thought that if he hits the street in the future, he can rely on this series to eat and wait for death.

No matter how bad it is, after a few years, the film market on the other side of the Pacific will explode, and you can still go to the other side to make some money by playing soy sauce like Nicolas Cage.

Of course, this is the worst-case scenario, and if possible, what Hollywood actor wouldn't want to be a superstar?

Helen Herman stood up from behind her desk and said, "Let's put it this way, according to Disney Studios' market research, you and Depp's popularity among the audience accounts for 85 percent of the share, Depp is first, you are second, Jeffrey Rush and Keira Knightley are two or three separate, it can be said that you and Depp's characters carry this film." ”

She held up a finger, "However, you haven't proven the ability of a person to monoclonally resist the box office of a film, you need to prove it to the market, the audience and the companies in the industry, and you have proven it continuously!"

Matthew understood what Helen Herman meant, and asked, "How many films do you need?"

"Depending on the characters and the box office......," Helen Herman thought for a moment and said, "it would take about two or three." ”

"So much?" Matthew scratched his head a little.

Helen Herman glanced at him and said, "You go through the resumes of Tom Cruise, Tom Hanks, and Julia Roberts, how many successful films did they use to get to A-listers?"

Matthew didn't answer, and after Helen Herman said it last time, he had looked at the resumes of three of today's top Hollywood superstars, each followed by a long list of successful box office hits.

Helen Herman turned around, took a glass of water for Matthew, put it in front of him, and said, "I've been thinking about it for a long time, "Dawn of the Living Dead" is a very good project, as long as the film can pay for itself at the box office, you can not only prove the box office ability of monoclonal antibodies, but also show Hollywood that in addition to costume action roles, you are also suitable for modern action roles, the following road will be much easier, and there will be more action crews willing to use you." ”

"You're much better than me in this area. Matthew believes in Helen Herman's professional abilities, "I listen to you. ”

Helen Herman said directly, "Our next goals are twofold, one is Dawn of the Living Dead, and the other is Jerry Bruckheimer's Independence Declaration Treasure Hunt. ”

Matthew couldn't help but ask, "What about the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' sequel?"

"We can put this aside for the time being, it shouldn't be us who are in a hurry. Helen Herman curled the corners of her mouth slightly, "With the success of "Pirates of the Caribbean", Will Turner has become very popular with fans, and now the initiative is in our hands. ”

Matthew has no problem with that.

Helen Herman continued, "On the Dawn of the Living Dead, Sean called me at noon to start negotiations in earnest, and I'm going to try to drag them out until the film has grossed $100 million. However, Matthew, the investment in this film is limited, and you can't get too much money. ”

Matthew had heard Sean Daniel mention before that Dawn of the Living Dead cost only $25 million to make.

"How much can I expect?" he asked.

Helen Herman has a mental bottom line, "It won't be less than $5 million." ”

Matthew thought for a moment and said, "You can watch the talks, and you are still in charge of the negotiations." He asked, "What about Jerry Bruckheimer?"

"Wait!" said Helen Herman, "since we can't pull in investment, just wait and see, and I'll take care of Jerry Bruckheimer." ”

She suddenly laughed, "Pirates of the Caribbean is so much more successful than I expected! With Will Turner's audience response, even if we can't get the actor in Jerry Bruckheimer's new project, we can compete for the actor in other suitable projects!"

Matthew and Helen Herman stayed in the office and chatted for a whole afternoon, and the success of "Pirates of the Caribbean" brought Matthew too many changes, and this change was also all-encompassing.

It was close to five o'clock in the afternoon when Matthew was ready to say goodbye and leave.

Before leaving, Helen Herman reminded again, "Our agreement with Keira Knightley will continue for the time being, don't forget to pick up Keira Knightley as planned, you should live together!"