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Hearing Matthew's question, Orlando Bloom immediately made a decision, and there was no difference between letting Matthew know about this matter a few days earlier and a few days later, but it was a big difference between him saying it and Matthew learning from the media and newspapers.

He can be pushed to the crew and Universal Pictures, an ordinary starlet, there is no way to ask the crew and Universal Pictures, and this kind of thing also involves the publicity and confidentiality of the crew in the future, even Stephen Sommers, it is impossible to talk about it casually to people outside the crew.

For example, when the agent negotiated with the crew, a producer representing the crew put forward a condition that the two sides must have a unified voice, and note the confidentiality clause, claiming that Universal Pictures considered him as the leading actor from the beginning.

In fact, he can understand the purpose of doing this, which is nothing more than to take a fancy to his current popularity, and want to attract more fans to pay attention to the film "Van Helsing" brought by Legolas.

In just a split second, Orlando Bloom's mind flashed through countless thoughts, and then confronted Matthew's question.

"Not interested. His voice was very flat, "Matthew, I came here today, in addition to congratulating you, there is actually one more thing. ”

Matthew asked cooperatively, "What's the matter?" he said with a big grin, "We're friends, just say it if you need help." ”

Orlando Bloom felt a flash of guilt in his heart, "I...... Well, I got an invitation last month. He glanced at Matthew, saw that he still looked relieved, felt a little more guilty, and continued, "Universal Pictures and the crew sent me an invitation to play the role of Van Helsing, and Stephen Sommers specially invited me to dinner to discuss it. ”

"Uh......" Matthew was slightly stunned, then realized that this was Orlando Bloom talking to himself, and asked, "Did you agree?"

"It's ......," Orlando Bloom said after a moment's hesitation, "My agent is very impressed, and has been in contact with Universal Pictures and the crew, and I know you are interested in this role, and have been hesitating." ”

He said it as if it were true.

"What are you hesitating about!" Matthew didn't seem to care at all, "Don't hesitate, just take it!"

Orlando Bloom looked at Matthew, "Don't you want to ...... too"

"As I told you, the executives at Universal Pictures didn't think I had the power to match the $160 million production. Even now, Universal Pictures still thinks Matthew's fame and coffee position don't match this kind of A-List project, "My chances of getting the role of Van Helsing are very low. ”

Orlando Bloom's agent has been dealing with Universal Pictures and knows Matthew is telling the truth.

Matthew's tone changed, and he added, "Orlando, the reality is here, if you can get this role, I'll only be happy, we're friends!" he said more like a real thing than Orlando Bloom, "Isn't that how friends should be?"

"yes. Orlando Bloom nodded subconsciously.

Suddenly, his heart was full of guilt, because they were friends, and Matthew invited him to be a guest! Because they were friends, Matthew told him some heartfelt words and more secret information! Because they were friends, Matthew was not at all defensive against him! And because they were friends, Matthew encouraged him to take on the role.

Seeing how much Matthew cherished their friendship, and thinking about what he had done, Orlando Bloom could only feel especially sorry for the friend in front of him.

It's just that he can't say it yet, and he can't show it, which makes him extremely depressed.

"Matthew......" Orlando Bloom's thoughts turned into one sentence, "Thank you!"

"You're so polite. Matthew changed his joking tone at the right time, "I'm still waiting for you to become a coffee A, and then with a friend like you, won't I have more opportunities?"

With that, he laughed himself, as did Orlando Bloom.

The two then chatted very speculatively, and it was not until Orlando Bloom went to Stephen Sommers and several of Universal's top brass that he stopped.

Not long after Orlando Bloom left, Helen Herman came over, pulled out her chair, and sat in Orlando Bloom's position just now.

"Why do I feel like there's always a mystery between you and Orlando Bloom?" Helen Herman glanced at Orlando Bloom and suddenly asked, "...... You wouldn't be interested in him, would you?"

"What?" Matthew's eyes widened in surprise, "I'm interested in him? No kidding, my sexuality is very normal, and always will be. ”

Although Hollywood is full of gay and bisexual, he will certainly go down the path of heterosexuality.

Matthew got to the point and said, "I got some not-so-good news from a friend, just got Orlando Bloom's words. ”

Helen Herman casually asked, "Set out?"

"Of course!" Matthew lowered his voice and said, "Universal Pictures and the crew have confirmed that Orlando Bloom will be the leading actor in Van Helsing!"

"What?" Helen Herman didn't seem quite convinced, "are you sure?"

Matthew said seriously, "It should be true, Orlando Bloom's agent has begun to negotiate with the crew, and it is estimated that Universal Pictures will announce it soon." ”

Helen Herman's voice suddenly became a little muffled, "It's me who is negligent, I've been focusing on Pirates of the Caribbean lately, and I've neglected this crew. ”

"That's fine. Matthew took the opportunity to say, "There is already a conflict between the two crews and characters, so let's concentrate on fighting for one role." ”

"That's all there is to it. ”

That being said, Helen Herman decided to go back and make sure it wasn't true, and if it was, then let it go.

She knew her weight and would never have had it possible for Universal Pictures to change its decision on such a big project.

Helen Herman quickly adjusted her mood and said to Matthew, "There is no promotional notice behind the crew of "Scorpion King", after tonight, this job will be over, forget "Scorpion King", from tomorrow, we will go all out to attack "Pirates of the Caribbean"!"

"Good!" Matthew fully agreed with Helen Herman's words, "we will do everything possible to win that handsome swordsman." ”

But it's not so easy to put "The Scorpion King" aside, Matthew is easy to say, but it's hard to do, after all, this is his first movie as the leading actor, and the prop sword used during filming and later given as a gift by the crew is still hanging in the living room of his home.

In addition, the box office of "Scorpion King" is also a place that he can't help but pay attention to.

By early June, "The Scorpion King" had been in theaters in North America for ten weeks, and the quintessential fast-consumption movie, which had exhausted its theatrical potential, was successfully withdrawn from the last 100 theaters, leaving Universal Pictures with a striking box office figure of $115.67 million.

Through the North American market alone, Universal Pictures was able to recoup production costs and publicity expenses, and even generate some small profits.

In terms of overseas markets, the number of countries and regions where "The Scorpion King" is screened has increased to more than 80, and the overseas box office has accumulated close to $75 million, according to Universal Pictures' estimates, the final overseas box office should be between $85 million and $90 million, and there is basically no hope of exceeding $100 million.

For Matthew, this is also good news, even $85 million is enough to push the global box office of "The Scorpion King" over the $200 million mark.

100 million US dollars in North America and 200 million US dollars in the world, for him, the absolute protagonist of "The Scorpion King", it is very conducive to competing for the little blacksmith in "Pirates of the Caribbean".

These can be directly converted into his capital.

After the release of "The Scorpion King", Universal Pictures immediately released the DVD and videotape of the film, which are not very intuitive data, Matthew didn't pay much attention to them, but I heard that the sales were okay.

In fact, it seems very complicated for Hollywood stars to find a job, but the film industry has developed so far, and it is relatively simple to summarize, as long as it can bring profits to the crew and film companies, it will naturally be popular.

Why do Hollywood studios make movies? Presumably, no one would say that it is for the sake of art, for the improvement of the cultivation of all mankind, and so on, and after all, for profit.

In addition to the box office of "The Scorpion King", Matthew also paid attention to another thing, in early June, the crew of "Van Helsing" officially announced that it signed an actor contract with popular actor Orlando Bloom, and he will play the leading role in "Van Helsing".

At the same time, it was also confirmed that British actress Kate Beckinsale would play the lead role.

After the heroine of "Pearl Harbor", the British rose very obviously, and is climbing from the second line to the first line, if "Van Helsing" is successful, there will inevitably be a new A-star actress in Hollywood.

It's a pity that many celebrities fail when they hit the first line from the second line, not only is it difficult to enter the threshold of the first line, but even the original second line position is difficult to guarantee.

Also in early June, Walt Disney's Disney Studios and Jerry Bruckheimer Films jointly held a press conference to officially announce that they will produce a fantasy adventure action film of the same name based on the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction in Disneyland, with a production budget of $140 million.

Just like "Van Helsing", such a mega project has aroused strong repercussions as soon as it was announced, and has become the focus of attention inside and outside the industry.

As we all know, Jerry Bruckheimer has always been a guarantee of success, and for actors who want to climb up, being able to catch Jerry Bruckheimer's ride is definitely a shortcut to popularity.

Matthew completely left "The Scorpion King" behind, and teamed up with his agent Helen Herman to start fighting for one of the main roles in it.