Writing a script is a very hard job, even if Lance III is a human being. XsHuotXT Yawen Bar・= Because of a really good script, from the core idea to the character building, from the plot setting to the line dialogue, every link is indispensable.

Lance had seen countless movies in his previous life, but that didn't mean he could write them all down - his brain wasn't a computer; Even if he can write down the script silently and does not comprehend the essence of the connotation and character setting, then the script will always have only a body and no soul.

This is something that Lance already knew when adapting the script of "City of God". This time, the script of "Killing with a Knife" is even more difficult, and Lance rewrote the script according to his own understanding of the story, his own understanding of the current situation of society, and his own understanding of the movie, and the final version is actually far from the previous Michael Mann's version of "Killing with a Knife".

In order to write the script of "Killing with a Knife", Lance not only read the original book by Ryunosuke Akutagawa, but also not only found Kurosawa's film "Rashomon" and read it several times, but also found the script of "Rashomon" written by Akira Kurosawa. Finally, Lance also dug up the script of "L.A. Confidential" for research.

Writing the philosophical depth of the script is not the hardest; The most difficult thing is how to hide philosophical ideas in seemingly everyday conversations, and keep the script easy to understand - in the final analysis, "Murder with a Knife" is still a crime movie with a commercial temperament, and Max's taxi driver identity is even less likely to be full of "philosophical thoughts". For any filmmaker, the balance between business and art is an eternal issue.

Therefore, in the past period, Lance almost put all the publicity responsibilities of "the day after tomorrow" on the actors, and devoted himself wholeheartedly to the script creation of "killing people with a knife".

At this moment, facing this Longmen Formation. Yavin・-==y=・'-=8=Lance is calm and methodical, which is his self-confidence and his capital. Even in the face of a top boss like Shirley, he will definitely not fall behind. Not to mention Peter and Wade.

Sure enough, after Lance's words fell, the entire office fell silent.

Wade leaned back, crossed his hands on his knees, and assumed a defensive stance. For him, the thickness and depth of the script requires not understanding, but understanding. He already knew enough about the excellence of the script, and the role of Vincent was indeed a big challenge for Tom, and that was enough.

Peter, however, fell into real deep thought, and after thinking about it, he even picked up the script again and began to read it again. Lance's words sparked in his mind, and he needed to put it into the script to find some proof.

At this moment. Peter's professionalism was still revealed, which made Lance breathe a sigh of relief - if Peter was the producer chosen by Paramount, then they would need to work together, and once an old qualification like Peter was relied on and sold to the old, then the situation would be very bad. On the contrary, if Peter is willing to give valid advice and cooperation, not only will the cooperation become smoother, but his experience can also be a treasure.

As for Brad and Shirley, the expressions of the two of them are almost elusive, unpredictable and somewhat complicated. There was even a little distraction, which made Lance incomprehensible in every way - distracted at such a critical moment? What's going on?

Shirley glanced up at Brad, flipped past, and then looked at Lance. Showing a bright smile, "I'm a layman when it comes to script writing, but in my opinion, this script is wonderful!" "Even if Shirley wanted to make things difficult for Lance, but what a conversation just now. She has completely lost the opportunity, and if she continues to talk deeply, she will only be messing around, and her shortcomings will be revealed. What's more, the script is indeed wonderful, as can be seen from Peter's reaction. > Yawen Bar =・

Before today's meeting, Peter had exclaimed, "This guy has an age-appropriate wit, and he is indeed a genius." "So, the script wasn't the focus of today.

Shirley smiled and retracted her chin, her spine inadvertently straightened, and the powerful momentum leaked out in a gesture, which made Lance's pupils retract slightly, because he knew that the main event was coming. "It's an honor for me to give you this script." Shirley chuckled politely twice, then looked at Wade and then at Brad, as if asking for everyone's approval, and finally fell on Lance, "However, I don't think Max should be played by you." ”

This...... What's going on?

Shirley smiled again and waved her hand, "No offense." I just feel like it's a huge burden to be a writer, director, and producer at the same time. The role of Max is obviously a difficult challenge," Shirley pointed to the script on the table, implying that Max was created by Lance himself, and no one knew the difficulty better than Lance, "so we felt that it was the most appropriate way to find a professional actor to play it." ”

Is this the real purpose of today's Dragon Gate Array? Stop Lance from playing the role of Max?

But if you think about it, it actually makes sense. Max and Vincent are the soul of the film, and the rivalry between the two determines the quality of the entire film. As a work that hopes to hit the Oscar acting awards, Max's actors need to be cautious, first need to be experienced, competent enough for the role, and able to show the tension of the performance; But at the same time, Tom is reduced to a foil. This is undoubtedly a huge conundrum.

Obviously, Reims is not the best choice. As an actor, Lance has no work to prove himself, and his handsome appearance is easy to distract and blur focus, just like "Interview with a Vampire at Night", the success also lies in the casting of the two actors, and the failure also lies in the casting of the two actors.

Thinking about it this way, everything makes sense - why Wade is here, he is Tom's representative, not only to put pressure on Paramount, but also to Lance, to ensure that "killing people with a knife" can be a turning point in Tom's career; Why is Peter here, as a producer, he suppresses Lance from a professional point of view, not only in terms of script, but also in terms of character selection.

Shirley's presence today is obviously completely prepared.

But here's the problem! Lance had already turned down Brad and didn't nod his head to agree to play Max. So, what's going on with this qiē today?

Lance turned his head to look at Brad, who still had that honest and simple smile on his face, as if he didn't understand why he had this qiē, but there was a trace of embarrassment and pleading in the depths of his eyes...... There are so many emotions that it's hard to tell.

Lance couldn't confront Brad on the spot, so he had to put his doubts down for a while and solve the problem on his own. The answer is simple, either nod in agreement or argue with reason. The question is, what choice does Lance want to make?

"Oh? Is this really the best way to go? Lance's gaze only paused on Brad for half a second, and then the corners of his mouth outlined a bright smile, and his confident posture seemed to show no panic at all because of Shirley's frontal attack, and his calm posture calmed down the chaotic atmosphere in a blink of an eye.

Lance's attitude is clear that it is one thing for him to refuse to act, and it is another thing for him to be rejected for staring. He is a man who refuses to accept "no" as an answer.

The reason for rejecting Brad in the first place was very simple, first, because Brad's proposal seemed like child's play, and it had not been discussed in depth within Paramount at all - Shirley's attitude today also proves Lance's original guess; The second is that because of Tom, Vincent is the core of "killing people with a knife", if you want to win Tom to join, having Lance as Tom's acting partner is obviously not a very convincing proposal - Wade's attitude today also proves this; Thirdly, because of the script, Lance had to concentrate mainly on the work of the script, which was a very mentally and physically demanding task - as the scriptwriting of the past period of time has proved.

Not because Lance is incapable, but because Lance has other priorities.

But today, Shirley rejects Lance, and even for any reason, she can't hide the core meaning that she thinks Lance is not capable enough to do it, and Wade and Peter apparently think so.

This is an unacceptable conclusion for Reims. He is a director and an actor, this is an indelible trace imprinted in the depths of his soul, objectively speaking, his acting skills are even more solid than his directing ability, after all, he is from the academy, and he has been polished for many years in the previous life in New York.

Since Shirley has taken on a challenge, it is not Lance's style to refuse to challenge and bow his head and admit defeat, and he is more than happy to take on this challenge. So, Lance confidently influenced Shirley's critical gaze, "I think the most appropriate way is to test the real ability of the actor, and then judge and find the most suitable actor for the role." ”

Shirley pursed her lips and smiled, her eyes flashed slightly, although she hid it well, but the disdain was not difficult to decipher. The name "Lancelot Strello" can be a producer, a screenwriter, or a director, but it should definitely not be an actor, and if everyone who graduated from the acting academy thinks that they are "good at acting", then the Oscar statuette is not so precious, even the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.

Lance was just a college graduate.

"Oh? Are you sure? Shirley chuckled, "I'm a little curious about what the so-called actor's true ability looks like." "To be continued.

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