"Why did Paramount Pictures change directors?"

In the office of Helen Herman, an angel agency, Matthew frowned, "What are they thinking?"

Helen Herman took off her glasses, her face was a little surprised, "I also just got the news from Paramount Pictures, and then I notified you as soon as possible." ”

Matthew's fingers kept tapping lightly on the armrest of the couch, "Why did Paramount Pictures suddenly make this decision?"

This made him wonder if "Special Forces: Rise of the Cobra" was not very successful at the box office, there would be no problem for Paramount Pictures to replace Stephen Sommers as a director, or that Stephen Sommers had no intention of directing this series again, and it was normal for Paramount Pictures to change a director.

But the film was a box office hit, and he had previously communicated with Stephen Sommers, who very much wanted to continue directing the series, and it was a bit unusual for Paramount Pictures to suddenly change directors.

"Before you came, I was on the phone with Stephen Sommers' agent. Helen Herman then added, "Stephen Sommos has also just gotten the news, and he himself is very surprised and surprised. ”

Matthew sat on the sofa, his brows furrowed all the time, changing the director means more unknowns and greater risks, how should he choose?

Helen Herman added, "I've asked someone to find out, and there should be more definite news soon." ”

Matthew nodded, not speaking for a moment, but lost in thought.

Paramount Pictures' move was completely unexpected by him, and he didn't even say hello to him as the actor.

From the actual situation, he doesn't want Stephen Sommers to leave the series.

The phone on the desk rang at this moment, and Helen Herman went over to answer it, and talked to the person there for a long time, about ten minutes, before hanging up.

"There's more definite news. Helen Herman walked over, sat on the sofa next to Matthew, and said, "Paramount Pictures internally thinks that director Stephen Sommers is overpaid, and the second sequel will inevitably pay him a later box office share, and they don't want to expand their investment in sequels, so they want to replace Stephen Sommers." ”

Matthew nodded slightly, and the reason made sense.

Helen Herman said lightly, "It's also about you. She lifted her glasses, "There is a consensus within Paramount Pictures that the most critical factor for "Cobra Rise" to be a box office hit is you, not director Stephen Sommers, so as long as you continue to star in the series, they don't think it's very risky to change to a cheaper director." ”

"It's not risky to change directors so much?" Matthew didn't agree with the idea at all, "With a director like the Wachowski siblings, Paramount Pictures won't be able to cry at that time." ”

Helen Herman didn't answer Matthew's words, but said, "Paramount Pictures had a similar idea after the opening weekend, and after consulting Hasbro, the two companies reached a consensus on this and decided to change the director." ”

She added, "Of course, they're not going to use a director like the Wachowski twins to direct the series." ”

Matthew frowned and asked, "Paramount Pictures has a favorite director?"

"Yes. Helen Herman said directly, "A director named Jon Chu. Oh...... By the way, he's Chinese. ”

"Jon Chu," Matthew asked, having never heard the name, "where is he from?

Helen Herman reflected on the call and said, "Jon Chu is not yet thirty years old, graduated from the University of Southern California Film School, and until now, has not directed any feature films independently. ”

"No experience?" Matthew, like most people in the industry, values the experience of success very much, "With such qualifications, Paramount Pictures dares to use it?"

Helen Herman still said in a flat tone, "He has won the Woody Allen Video Competition Award, and this time he can enter the eyes of Paramount Pictures' senior management, which is also from Woody Allen's strong recommendation." ”

Matthew nodded, no wonder Paramount Pictures dared to launch a new director, the low salary is only one aspect, Woody Allen's strong recommendation is the key.

The problem is that a director who shoots love sketches recommends people to direct commercial productions, and he feels unreliable when he thinks about it.

Matthew didn't know that Jon Zhu, and he didn't have such a director in his memory, and Justin Lin was not eye-catching at the time, but at least he directed a lot of works alone.

The phone rang suddenly, and Matthew pulled out the phone and looked at it, it was Stephen Sommers calling.

"Hello, Stephen. Answering the phone, Matthew listened a few words, thought for a while, and said, "Stephen, I assure you that I am in line with your position on this matter, we are friends, we are long-term partners, and no one is more suitable for this series than you." ”

Helen Herman heard this and did not express an opinion, and in the interests of Matthew, Stephen Sommers continued as director with undoubtedly the least risk.

Matthew chatted with Stephen Sommers on the phone for a while, ascertaining their attitudes, and then hung up.

"Helen, what do you think?" asked Matthew.

"I think your support for Stephen Sommers is good for the sequel. Helen Herman said calmly, "Jon Chu may be a film genius, even if geniuses like James Cameron and Steven Spielberg made a lot of mistakes when directing their first film. ”

"Not being able to get along with the producer is also a mistake," she stressed. ”

Some directors are at the top as soon as they debut, and then they start to decline, such as the Wachowski siblings, but more directors are honed one movie after another.

Leaving a film he might star in to a completely new director? Matthew didn't want to take that risk.

Moreover, he has a better relationship with Stephen Sommers than Jon Zhu, who he doesn't know at all, and strictly speaking, Stephen Sommers still knows him.

Matthew quickly made a decision, "Helen, you talk to Paramount Pictures and Hasbro, and if they insist on changing directors, I'm going to quit the sequel to 'Special Forces.'" ”

He has only signed a film contract, he comes and goes freely, and he has no shortage of projects at all.

"Fast and Furious 5" will soon begin preparation, the two series "The Hunger Games" and "Twilight" that have been invested in production need attention, and Chris Kyle's autobiography is about to enter the writing stage, and the possibility of future film adaptations is very high......

Matthew didn't want to take unnecessary risks because Paramount Pictures controlled costs.

Helen Herman thought for a moment and said, "In two days, I'll be in talks with Paramount Pictures and Hasbro about a sequel, and I'll talk to them about your position and attitude." ”

Matthew nodded slightly, if he really can't do it, he will withdraw from the project, if the risk is too great, he will not play with Paramount Pictures and Hasbro.

"You can take care of this. Matthew looked at his watch, "I'll leave first, someone asked me to eat at noon." ”

Helen Herman casually asked, "Which female star did you date?"

Matthew waved his hand, "It's not what you think, the person who asked me out was an old friend, Rachel Weisz." She seemed to be in trouble. ”

After saying that, Matthew didn't stop, left the office, met Brown Williams and other bodyguards in the front room, went out to get in the car, and rushed to Mr. Zhou's restaurant in Beverly Hills.

Brown Williams sat in the passenger seat and heard the announcement in the bodyguard car behind him through his headphones: "There's an extra strange reporter who has never been there before." ”

Since the shooting, Brown Williams has stepped up Matthew's guards, and even the paparazzi reporters who often follow him have set up a dossier to prevent the recurrence of the May incident.

The reporter paparazzi in Los Angeles, who often follows Matthew to film, are no strangers to bodyguards like Brown Williams.

Now a completely unfamiliar face suddenly appeared, which immediately caught the attention of the bodyguards.

Brown Williams said to Mike, "Keep an eye on this man's car and watch his every move." ”

"Understood!" replied from the bodyguard in the headphones.

Brown Williams made a targeted arrangement and glanced at Matthew through the rearview mirror, with Matthew's skills and cautious character, it is difficult for ordinary people to threaten him.

Previously, he had watched the video of the shooting, and he had also seen a number of versions from different angles, judging from the situation at the time, even if it was him, a veteran who had participated in the war on terror, the on-the-spot handling would not be much better than Matthew.

Along the way, whether Brown Williams communicated and arranged with Mike and other bodyguards through headphones, especially the strange reporter, was the focus of attention.

The car entered Beverly Hills, and a bodyguard took a picture of the strange reporter, and Brown Williams immediately sent it to the angel agency to verify the reporter's identity.

In his view, any matter related to security should not be taken lightly.

Soon, the car approached Mr. Zhou's restaurant, and before it could stop, Brown Williams received a new message.

"It's been checked. Brown Williams' headphones spoke again, "This guy is from New York, and he currently works for The New Yorker, but he's a reporter specializing in social and current affairs." ”

Brown Williams answered, and through the headset commanded, "Don't let your guard down!" John, keep an eye on the strange reporter. ”

The car was parked, and he got out of the car and looked at it vigilantly before helping Matthew pull the door.

Matthew enters Mr. Chow's restaurant and quickly finds Rachel Weisz, who looks haggard, as if she has suffered a huge blow.