Chapter 534: Plan ahead
Listening to Jonathan's customary thanks, Link smiled and waved his hand and said, "Actually, I want to know more, are you ready for the filming of "Moon Pupils"?"
Martin was stunned for a moment, and preemptively asked, "Do you plan to start filming?" Link said that filming would not start until three years later, and it would start filming next year at the earliest.
Jonathan was pleasantly surprised. He hasn't been working for more than half a year. He prefers to make movies rather than books. He sat up straight and said, "As soon as you decide that you want to invest, I can audition for actors right away." ”
Link laughed and said to them, "The sales were more than I expected, and the Werewolf theme park received more than 200,000 visitors in September. I think now is a good time to start shooting. "If you wait for this craze to completely pass. Fans' expectations for movies will also drop.
And most of the tourists who have been to the Werewolf Park are because they have seen it, and the only scene where the Werewolf Park is now open to the public is based on "Moon Pupil". Now that there are more tourists, when the movie is finished, it is just the right time to make those who have been to the park and still remember it to go to the movie. And Werewolf Park can also be popular again through movies.
Jonathan laughed and said, "I'll send you the budget for the movie in three days." ”
"I'll get someone to review it as soon as possible. "As long as the budget is approved, the film can be approved.
"What are your thoughts on the role in the movie?"
This question was asked by Jonathan. It's weird!
Hollywood movies are usually the director's responsibility, and the actors and everything is decided through the producer, the investor representative and the director. Jonathan asked because he wanted to know if Link had any actor he wanted to praise.
Of course, even if Link is an investor, the protagonist of the movie is unlikely to be someone who accepts Link's recommendation casually. But for some roles, as long as the acting skills meet his requirements, he can give preference to the candidates recommended by Link.
Link doesn't have much idea about the character. He just said, "In terms of roles, you can decide with the producers. However, if you feel like you can, hopefully you will consider giving Katie Pitt a role. ”
"Fren mentioned it to me, too. I will give her priority. "If you play well in the movie, there are many roles that can be brilliant. Arranging a relationship account is not a problem for Jonathan.
He paused and said, "Link, I have an idea for the role actors in the movie. ”
"You say!"
"At last year's Fox Food Festival, we invited a lot of little stars. They are all things we know and think are more promising. I was thinking about inviting them first for this audition. If their acting skills meet the needs of the film, we can lower the consideration of the actor's fame a little?"
Link listened to his suggestion and nodded, "Of course that's fine." As long as it doesn't affect the box office too much. ”
Making a movie is not just about considering the cost of the actor's salary. The fame of an actor is also relative to the appeal of the box office. If there are no stars, there is one less big selling point in publicity. And fans will have a lot less sense of expectation.
But Link knew Jonathan wasn't going to give up the whole movie for the sake of those little stars. He thinks it's just thinking about giving those little stars some minor roles.
And he is also a person who "respects me a foot alone, and I am a foot away". There are many little stars who took the initiative to participate in the Fox Food Festival this year, and there are even several new stars who are not low-famous. But this is completely different from last year. This year, they're here to put on a show. And last year's star was a charcoal in the snow.
Jonathan added: "Heroine I intend to invite Bella Thorne. As you remember, she also went to a food festival last year. ”
Link was a little unhappy with the selection, saying, "Although I'm grateful that she was able to go to the food festival last year, the heroine has a big role in this movie!"
The implication is that Bella Thorne's box office appeal is insufficient.
Jonathan said with a smile: "Although this is a blockbuster, it needs to be made with the feeling of an art film." And now Bel Lathorne is also a first-line actress. Although she doesn't have the appeal of a top star, she's not bad. He paused and continued. "Actually, the people I invited last year were all stars who considered inviting an audition for this movie. She was originally one of the candidates I considered for the heroine. Of course, now it's just a priority for her, she has to go through an audition. ”
Link listened to him say that, thought for a while, nodded and said, "If she can satisfy you after the audition, I have no opinion." ”
After talking to Jonathan, Link said to Martin, "Martin, what are your plans for the near future?"
"I'm going to make a western in two weeks, and it's about singing cowboys. It is a literary film. Martin laughs. "Do you have any plans you want to give me?"
Link heard him say that he already had a work plan, and the plan he had in mind had to be abandoned for the time being. He smiled and said, "Originally, there were." I would have liked to ask a director to make a documentary about food safety. ”
After hearing this, Martin was silent for a moment and said, "Honestly, Link. I don't dare to make a documentary like that for the time being. ”
Link also understood his concerns. Making a documentary like that actually touches on politics. It is difficult for such a film to be released in theaters, not to mention, and it will offend those capitals, and if you want to make movies in the future, you can only shoot independent films.
Link also thought that Martin was mainly shooting independent films now, so he planned to ask him to shoot it. But now it seems that Martin has not given up the opportunity to shoot commercial blockbusters.
He smiled and said, "Then do you have any suitable people to recommend one for me?"
Martin thought for a moment and said, "I do know a few suitable people. I need to talk to them first, though. It looks like they're not interested in it. ”
"If there is anyone who is willing to shoot, you contact me as soon as possible. ”
It's anyone's guess how much of an impact that movie will have when it's made, but it won't cost much. Of course, it's best to shoot, and if no one shoots for him, he won't care too much.
Link had lunch at Martin's house, and then he took his leave with Jonathan. Jonathan, of course, is going to work, and Link is going home.
When he got home, Hannah hadn't come home from school. There are only Jessica and two little dolls who are just over a year old.
The two little dolls were already able to stand up with their hands on their feet. He entered the door and saw Jessica crouched on the edge of the couch, and the two little ones were standing on the couch and turning their heads to look at Jessica behind them as they walked over.
Seeing Link come in, Jessica was still crouching there, and said, "You're back!" Look at Caitlyn and Evan, it's funny how they want to come and don't dare to let go of the couch. ”
Link looked at Catherine's eyes as if he had cried. He smiled and walked over to pick her up, kissed her fleshy little face, and said, "Catherine, do you miss Daddy?"
Evan stared at him with wide eyes, twisted his head and pointed at Link again and shouted "ahh This action made him seem quite difficult.
Jessica laughed and hugged him up and said, "Daddy doesn't hug Evan, mom hugs!"
Evan couldn't understand what she was saying, and he leaned over in her arms and opened a small hand towards Link. The two small palms grabbed Ah in the air, and there was a coquettish fake cry in his mouth.
Link smiled and hugged him with his free hand and kissed him on the cheek. As a result, the little guy reached out and grabbed Link's ear. The strength is not small. But Link also left him to go.
Before the little guy could open his mouth, which had only a few little teeth, it gnawed on Link's face.
Seeing this, Jessica laughed and said, "He must be blaming you for not buying him something delicious to come back!"
Link's face was covered in saliva from his son's gnaw, so he handed Caitlin to her, then held his son flat in front of him with both hands, and said, "Evan is not allowed to bite, you know?"
The little guy doesn't care what he's talking about. He just stared at Link's mouth, grinned when his mouth didn't move, and then reached for Link's nose and mouth.
Link smiled helplessly, so he had to hug him, take Jessica to sit down on the sofa and kiss her, saying, "They haven't made trouble these days?"
"Nope. Caitlin had always been quiet. Evan is a little more lively, but also very well-behaved. Hannah plays with them every day, and there are two Bichons and two Jaguars, and they have a lot of fun every day. Yesterday the sun was fine, and we rode together in a carriage for a spin outside the estate. ”
She paused and asked, "Did you go out to work well this time?"
"The company is ready. I've arranged the rest, too. Just wait for how the other party reacts. ”
"So, what's next the most critical period for the company?" Jessica swapped her daughter so that she and her son could see each other face to face. "Otherwise, I'll go to work. You can also take it easy. ”
Link could see the hesitation in her words. Is she a first-time mother, or has two children at the same time, the child is just one year old, and suddenly said that let him go out to work, she may not be able to let go of the two children.
He smiled and said, "If you want to work, let Anne send the job." You can also deal with it at home. ”
"Hmm. That's a great idea!" Jessica said with a light in her eyes. "That way I can handle work and take care of my children at the same time. She was really reluctant to leave her children behind to work.
Link didn't actually have to work for her. It's just that I was idle for two years because I was pregnant with a child, but every time I would chat with him, I would talk about work as I talked, and I obviously kept thinking about work. In that case, he couldn't ask her to be a housewife either.
"That's right. I heard that the support rating for the camp mayoral election has surpassed that of the competition. ”
"When?"
Camp did decide to run for state legislature this year, but his approval rating was lower than that of his incumbent. And although he is now quite famous, he does not have a platform for big figures in the party, so why did his approval rating suddenly surpass that of his competitors?
Jessica said lightly: "His rival was exposed to an extramarital affair two days ago! Perhaps, Mayor Camp is not as harmless as he seems. ”