Chapter 418
"The advantages of the "Mission Impossible" series, Taylor has just summarized, and it is very well summarized. I don't really agree with his suggestion. To find some breakthroughs in this already perfect series of films, I think it would be better to arrange a team for Ethan Hunt that is enough to leave Ethan Hunt's back to them, and cooperate with the impossible task. β
"You mean, unreserved team fighting?" Bird's eyes lit up, and Shen Lian's thoughts coincided with his.
"Appropriately strengthen the role of other members of the team, and reduce a certain degree of personal heroism. Let more people feel that Ethan Hunt is not fighting alone. Shen Lian simply let it go, and expressed some of the changes made in his impression of "Mission Impossible 4" as much as possible.
"This model may not be so in line with traditional spy movies."
"Then let me take this risk. If you can achieve some results, then everyone will naturally be happy, and if you fail, then the reason is naturally on the actor's head. Shen Lian smiled and took the initiative to add points to himself.
"Hehe, Henry, tell me about it." Bird deftly avoided Shen Lian's words and asked the next candidate.
I appreciate Shen Lian's idea very much, it is very breakthrough and bold.
In fact, unlike the Americans who Chinese think advocates individual heroism and individuality, those who have lived in the United States and received American education know that this country values teamwork and discipline more than anything else.
It is precisely because of the lack of personal heroism in real life that they prefer superheroes more when it comes to entertainment.
Then, Henry Cavill also said his understanding of the character.
In terms of acting, there is no need to think too much, and from the previous works of several people, it can be roughly distinguished.
At this time, Shen Lian's rating in Bird's heart had surpassed that of Henry Cavill.
As for Taylor, he's really still too tender. The words spoken are childish.
To navigate action movies, especially super popular action movies like "Mission Impossible", the physical element and the ability to complete some high-risk actions are essential.
The next test item is the ability of the three to complete the action shots.
Each has its own characteristics, no matter how big or small!
"Okay, that's it for today's audition, I'll let you know if there are specific results in three days, thank you for your hard work." At this time, the balance in Bird's heart had already tilted to Shen Lian. However, the specific discussion still has to be discussed with Paramount's senior management and Tom Cruise.
He was just a director, but he had no decision-making power.
And within Paramount, several high-level executives also launched a fierce debate.
"Shrimp Man didn't have any problems with his acting skills, to his ideas, to the completion of the action shots. I don't think there's any need to argue. "This is in support of Shen Lian.
"Personally, I'm still leaning towards Henry and Shrimp Man and having another serious audition. Both of them are good, but we need to do the best we can. "This is clearly in favor of Henry Cavill.
Everyone was talking about it, and the office was a little noisy.
"Guys, listen to me." Tom Cruise couldn't help but pat the table and speak.
"I know what some people think, Gilbert is yellow after all, and he is very worried about the audience's receptivity, but please ask yourself, when we invited Gilbert to audition, didn't we use him to open up the Chinese film market? We want to go to Asia to make money, and then we boycott Asian actors internally? So how can we really open the door to the Chinese market? β
"I know you're not racist, it's just a perception. But Sony's success tells us that there are some things that should be put down. Gilbert has just worked with Summit Entertainment in the past, and our opponents are not shy about working closely with him, so why don't we just use this opportunity to pull Gilbert onto our warship? β
"Regarding the candidate to succeed me in "Mission Impossible 4", I support Gilbert. When I finish speaking, who is for and who is against? Tom Cruise held up his hand.
Brother Tom is not a good person, so there is a reason to support Shen Lian so much.
On the one hand, he needs actors to have enough appeal to ensure the box office results of "Mission Impossible 4".
If "Mission: Impossible 4" fails at the box office, there will be no "Mission: Impossible 5", which is obvious from the attitude of Paramount's top management!
The box office appeal of several leading actors in North America is basically the same, with Shen Lian and Taylor having a slight upper hand and Henry being slightly weaker.
However, in the Asian market, Shen Lian occupies an absolute advantage. He is an actor who can carry the box office in Asia alone.
On the other hand, on the basis of ensuring that the box office is enough for Paramount to continue to invest in this project, Tom must also be ready to regain this role in the future.
At this point, Shen Lian's disadvantage is the most obvious, because of his skin color!
There are many reasons that contributed to Tom Cruise standing by Shen Lian's side this time and supporting him unconditionally.
"I'm also in favor of Gilbert taking on this role!" Bird did not hesitate to vote in favor. Unlike Tom Cruise, Bird thinks more from a cinematic point of view.
Great fit!
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In this case, risks and opportunities coexist. If Shen Lian can be used to open up the Asian market without affecting the local audience in North America, then Paramount will undoubtedly cooperate more closely with Shen Lian in the future. If it unfortunately fails, then "Mission Impossible", a classic series of movies, will disappear completely, which is also an indisputable fact.
Tom Tom, who bears a huge amount of investment, and Bird, who is directly responsible for the film, have raised their hands one after another, and some senior management of Paramount have also raised their hands in agreement.
Seeing that most of the audience raised their hands, Brian Burke and David Ellison looked at each other helplessly, smiled wryly and shook their heads.
Shen Lian starred in the role of Ethan Hunt in "Mission Impossible 4", which was officially finalized.
Paramount randomly dialed Shen Lian's phone.
Shen Lian, who returned to the hotel, was thinking about something, and the music that suddenly sounded scared Shen Lian a little, and he randomly connected the phone.
"Hi, Gilbert. I'm Brad Bird. β
"Hello Director."
"It's an honor to inform you that you have been officially selected as the leading actor in "Mission Impossible 4 Ghost Protocol", replacing Tom Cruise in the role of Ethan Hunt."
βyesοΌοΌοΌβ Hearing the news, Shen Lian couldn't help but clench his fists and shouted.
"Haha, congratulations." Bird also heard Shen Lian's cheers and said with a smile.
In such a movie, the fates of two people are tightly combined.
If he fails, Bird can only go back to directing his animated films, and Shen Lian can only get out of Hollywood.
"Thank you, director, I'll shoot with my heart." Shen Lian promised.
"I have time to come to the company tomorrow and sign a performance contract." Bird reminded.
"Okay." Shen Lian said excitedly.
Hanging up the phone, Shen Lian couldn't control his feelings at all, and smashed himself to the bed, shaking up and down...... The image is very indecent, a bit like an infatuated man and a woman reuniting after a long absence** out of control.
"Hey, Tingting, yes, I'm Shen Lian, I'm going to star in "Mission Impossible", yes, male number one, starring, haha. I'm not very excited, I really don't, haha, hang up first. β
"Hey, little wife,...... Yuna, Yuna. Don't hang up yet. I have good news for you. OPPA is going to star in "Mission Impossible 4", bragging? I'm just bragging to you, waiting to see the news tomorrow. Would you like to give it a kiss and encouragement? β¦β¦ Don't curse, okay. β
"Zheng Kai, I have something to tell you, you promise me first, don't reveal it. Well, I'm going to star in "Mission Impossible 4" next. What male number two, male one, right, Ethan Hunt. Replacing Brother Tom, didn't he have a leg injury? Haha, envy, no problem, I will definitely invite you to dinner when I go back. β
What is mature, what is calm, what is rational, at this moment they are all played and left behind, I just want to tell everyone that Lao Tzu is going to star in "Mission Impossible"!