Lin Mingyang admits that he is fascinated by the elegance of Kate Beckinsale, but his joy does not last long before being replaced by the depression that comes after reading the script. In the script, although John Connor has grown up, he is still a child who is "protected" everywhere, and he has the latest improved robot of T-850 played by Arnold Schwarzenegger as a bodyguard, and emotionally takes the position of his mother for his girlfriend and becomes his spiritual pillar.

In several youth campus movies he has filmed, Lin Mingyang has always shown himself with a sunny and handsome image, whether it is playing as an agent in "Sister and Brother Agent", or showing his skills in "Pirates of the Caribbean", these are basically characters with strong aura and positive image, but in "Terminator 3", he has to play a character who lacks the courage to face fate, is somewhat decadent and escapist.

That's not all, the point is that the image of John Connor in the first two parts of this film has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. This "Terminator" series, which was born in the 90s of the last century, brought classic significance to the development of the film far more than the later "Matrix" series in terms of film art, world view or CG technology at that time. Now, after 12 years of waiting across the century, the most classic "Terminator" series in the history of science fiction movies has launched its third installment, and it has naturally quickly become the focus of attention from all parties.

For Lin Mingyang, he not only has to challenge himself to play the type of role he has never tried, but also shoulders the heavy responsibility of breaking the shackles of classics and reshaping the character image of John Connor, which alone makes him feel a huge pressure.

Just as Lin Mingyang was hesitating, an unexpected visitor knocked on the door of his home. Looking at Jonathan Mosto, who was praising the unique taste of the coffee brewed by his mother Catherine in the living room, the consternation in Lin Mingyang's heart was written directly on his face.

"Felix, this gentleman wants to talk to you." When Catherine passed by Lin Mingyang with a tray, she said in the novel: "It was Ax who asked him to come." ”

With his back to the visitor, Lin Mingyang grimaced at his mother, signaling that she could handle it herself, and then Catherine left the living room to him with confidence.

"Mr. Jonathan Mosto?" Although they knew each other's identities as soon as they met, the two had no contact before after all, so in order not to arouse suspicion, Lin Mingyang still asked.

"Nice to meet you, Felix!" Jonathan Mosto put down his coffee and stood up enthusiastically, and the two shook hands.

"I've seen your U-571," Lin Mingyang said, referring to Jonathan Mosto's masterpiece as a CG film director.

"Can I hear what you have to say?" Jonathan Mosto didn't put on a show.

Lin Mingyang was not polite, although his evaluation still brought a little compliment: "The action scenes of the film are very well shot, the sound effects and stunts are first-class, but unfortunately the character creation is too flat, although it is a very wonderful film, but it leaves a very shallow impression on the audience." ”

Jonathan Mostoe smiled, he knew that it was already very good for Lin Mingyang to give such an evaluation, and he did not ignore the fact that there was a talented young screenwriter sitting in front of him just because the other party was only 17 years old.

"We may have to work together for a while, do you have confidence in me?" Jonathan Mosto asked very directly.

"Nope!" Lin Mingyang hesitated for a moment, but finally decided to tell the truth.

"This is the most candid answer I've ever heard!" Jonathan Mostow didn't get angry at all, but laughed hehe, "But this also strengthens my idea that you will be the most suitable actor for this film!" ”

Lin Mingyang smiled noncommittally, "I actually want to know, do you have confidence in yourself?" ”

"Obviously, being the director of "The Terminator" is indeed a bit timid, and even a little masochistic. But I know the truth that you don't get anything for nothing. I'm not just making a film that everybody wants to make, but James Cameron is a big director who is a household name, and there's a lot of pressure to direct this film. ”

"I said to myself, 'Look, if I'm going to direct this film, it's going to be a compelling film.'" As for other trivial matters, I never bother. The day I signed the contract, I didn't care what people thought of me, and from then on, I decided to devote myself to the film, and I vowed to make a wonderful film - maybe out of a self-protective rebellion! "As James Cameron's successor, Jonathan Mosto's previous films have been a bit pediatric.

"Have you tried to talk to Mr. Cameron?" Lin Mingyang asked.

Jonathan Mostoto shook his head, "From a commercial point of view, he didn't get involved in this film, but after all, he created the 'baby' of "Terminator". I'm a Terminator fan, and now I'm the director of the third installment in this series. ”

"I used to think maybe I should say hi to Cameron, but a mutual friend between us told me that when Cameron took over Alien 2, he didn't communicate with Ridley Scott. And Cameron also told me through my friend that he understood what I was doing and that he thought I should do it myself and make the film my own. ”

"That's why you're directing this film?" If he doesn't figure out all the doubts in his heart, Lin Mingyang will not express any opinions.

"Frankly, my initial reaction was skeptical. I thought, why did Warner make "Terminator 3"? Wasn't the last film very good? The filming of this film is, as many people say right now, as if it was a good reputation from fans to make a lot of money. ”

"But when I read the script, I realized that it was a very worthwhile story. The characters in the first film have gone to different places in their lives. John Connor, who was last seen in the film, was a teenager and is now in his early 20s. What John Connor should be like at the age of 20, especially as someone who has been isolated from the world, and how would you deal with it if you were to learn in your 20s that your future was going to be a fugitive life? ”

"That's exactly what I'm frustrating right now, because I'm not 20 years old, so it's hard to grasp the role of John Connor." Lin Mingyang said bluntly.

"Is it really that you are not sure to play this role well, or do you feel that you are not capable of breaking through the John Connor created by Edward Furlong, who has been recognized by the audience?" Jonathan Mosto's words broke through Lin Mingyang's real concerns.

"I'd love to know, if you were to star in this movie, would you go and talk to Edward Furlong?" Lin Mingyang's question just now was returned to him after Jonathan Mostow changed his statement.

"I shouldn't have much in common with him." Lin Mingyang shook his head affirmatively.

"It's a challenge for you and me, and the reason why classics are called classics is because they are hard to beat. I can't do it alone, so I need your help. Jonathan Mosto's invitation to Lin Mingyang was very sincere.

"Do you think you can surpass James Cameron?"

"If you do it, you will probably fail, but if you don't do it, you will never succeed."

"How can I help you?" In the end, Lin Mingyang was moved by Jonathan Mosto's courage to try.

"Give me your trust, and I'll take care of the rest!"

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To be honest, Lin Mingyang is not very optimistic about the script provided by Warner, but Jonathan Mosto's confidence not only comes from his own firm belief, but the addition of Oscar-winning visual effects legend Stan Yunston has also become his winning bargaining chip. What's more, he also has in his hands nearly twice the production budget of "Terminator 2", as well as the special effects technology that is enough to turn decay into a magical new century CG, which is enough to make people believe that "Terminator 3" will definitely surprise all fans.

Since it is to completely subvert the classics left by James Cameron, in addition to replacing the original John Connor with Lin Mingyang, Jonathan Mostow also made a more crazy decision in "Terminator 3", with a female surname to play the villain robot this time.

In fact, the T-X robot, which was originally named T-1G in the script, was not designed to target a woman's surname. On the shortlist of super-heavyweight T-X roles prepared by Warners internally, the original T-X should be a male surname.

It was extreme sports star Van Diesso who first appeared on this list, but he himself was busy filming "Extreme Agent" and lacked enough interest in the script to give up.

Then entered the shortlist of Warners is basketball superstar "Big Shark" O'Neal, I have to admire the imagination of the relevant person in charge of the company, and use NBA stars to play the villain robot in the film, which is really an excellent combination of the two fields to stir up each other. In the end, the plan had to be abandoned because O'Neill couldn't take time out to participate in the long shoot, and the decision finally returned to Jonathan Mosto.

Taking a female surname as the protagonist of an action movie has actually appeared in Hollywood in the 90s of the last century, and Sarah, the mother of John Connor, the protagonist of "Terminator 2", naturally does not need to be mentioned, and it is also the "Alien" series directed by James Cameron, the sole survivor of the Noström spaceship Allen is also a actress, who starred in 4 "Aliens" in one go, and joked with people that "a lifetime of alien consumption is consumed".

Although there are such female surnames who do the same difficult actions on the big screen as their male compatriots, most of the female surnames in the action movies of that era still play the role of vase, or act as the companion and motivator of the male protagonist's soul like Linda Hamilton did earlier in the TV series "The Brave Lion".

But after entering the new century, Hollywood gradually broke its own traditions, and a variety of action movie heroines with distinct female surnames appeared. Angelina Jolie in "Tomb Raider", Storm Girl in "X-Men", and Trinity in "The Matrix", these female movie stars made stunning appearances and kicked off the era of female surname action movies.

Jonathan Mostoe only realized how attractive the idea of a female surname robot was, and soon the world women's heavyweight boxing champion Joanna Loren appeared at the interview scene of "Terminator 3", and even won the favor of the lead actor Schwarzenegger with her strong physique, and determined the prototype of the role of the female surname T-X. But both director Jonathan Mosto and producer Warner felt that what they needed was not a female version of Schwarzenegger, and although the rough image of a female boxing champion won Arnold's favor, it could not win the guarantee of box office. In the end, it was Christina Rogan, who was slim and beautiful, who became the final candidate for T-X.

Lin Mingyang heard about the whole process of the birth of this beautiful terminator from the mouth of Ex, and his agent finally came to the conclusion that the addition of Christina Rogan made the film's box office allure and vulgar fun index soar at the same time.

"Jonathan Mosto's choice of Christina Rogan is because she is willing to accept the large-scale shooting in this film, I heard that in this film, he is going to shoot multiple sets of nude shots for this beautiful robot, Hollywood's big-name actresses, I don't think anyone has the courage to try."

Lin Mingyang really wanted to know if he would be involved in the shooting of these sets of shots, but after thinking about it, it didn't seem to have anything to do with him, and seeing Kate Beckinsale sitting next to him frowning slightly, he was embarrassed to say this somewhat vulgar and interesting question.

Kate Beckinsale is somewhat sympathetic to Christina Rogan, in order to become famous, newcomers can only get a chance to get ahead by playing roles that such big-name stars are unwilling to play. In contrast, I was very lucky to meet Lin Mingyang, a guy who wanted to be a director on a whim, and then accompanied him to "mess around" once, but I didn't expect it to succeed.

"I knew it was going to be a controversial film when I saw the script, and I think Mr. Jonathan was just trying to add something eye-catching to the film, but he did get a little 'crazy'." After listening to Ex's opinion, Lin Mingyang said.

"Then you still agreed to act?" Kate Beckinsale asked with a frown.

"It's also a challenge for me, and although I'm not optimistic about the future of the film, I still hope to make a breakthrough with this film, maybe people will have a low opinion of this movie, but I hope that my performance can be recognized by people, and even be able to be a more perfect part of this less than perfect film."

"Isn't that a little too risky?" Kate Beckinsale, who has a cold surname, is actually suffering from gains and losses for Lin Mingyang, which makes Ackes on the side widen his eyes.

After seeing the funny expression of "I'm young, who am I afraid of" on Lin Mingyang's face, Kate Beckinsale couldn't help but smile.

Exx, who was left to dry, had to cough, which attracted the attention of the two to himself again, and he was not finished speaking, "Actually, I'm more worried about Kate now, what you can play now is some vase-like roles, and the lack of opportunities for self-breakthrough like Felix is not a good thing for your long-term development." ”

"So what should I do?" Kate Beckinsale also looked a little anxious after hearing this.

"Don't worry!" Lin Mingyang suddenly smirked at the ceiling, "I will definitely speed up my pace of becoming a director, and at that time, Kate, what kind of role you want to play, it's all up to me!" ”

Although like Ex, he scoffed at Lin Mingyang's sudden "crazy words", but Kate Beckinsale's heart swelled with warm touches. An unknown emotion quietly penetrated her heart, and then in the most secret depths, leaving a knot that no one could untie.

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