Chen Shuo followed David into the car, and heard him say: "Chen, I think you should understand that the role of the protagonist cannot be yours. ”

He looked at Chen Shuo, paused and continued: "Although the company attaches great importance to the Asian market, at the invitation of Director Lin, the background of this drama was placed in Tokyo.

But this play is a Hollywood work after all, and the first protagonist must use Hollywood actors.

So, the roles you need to interview for are male 2 and male 3. ”

Chen Shuo nodded and said, "This can be understood. ”

Indeed, for such a series of movies, the most important thing for Universal is, of course, the box office in the United States.

It is said that it focuses on the Asian market, but it is also to ensure the situation of the local market, and I want to use some Asian faces to open up new markets.

Even in his opinion, among the Asian countries, the most important thing for the world and Lin Zhibin is the Dongying market, followed by the stick country, and China can only rank third.

There is no way, although the economic development of the mainland is gradually growing, the film market is still not mature enough compared with Dongying and Bangguo.

Western countries like the United States still attach more importance to Dongying and Bangguo.

Even for the choice of actors, he felt that the other party was more inclined to these two countries.

The reason why I am looking for myself is probably more about my performance in "Initial D", which is more suitable for their movie.

As for popularity, the younger generation in China may not be able to match him, but there are many in Dongying and Bangguo.

It's not the top one.

"Can you tell us about today's interview?"

"Of course." David nodded and said, "You have read your information, Director Lin and Mr. Townsend have all read it, and they don't have any opinions on it."

This time, I came to you more to talk to you in person.

When the time comes, just talk about it, and I'm sure you'll be able to convince Mr. Townsend with your abilities. ”

Chen Shuo looked at him and smiled, he was indeed good at this.

Again, you only need to make friends sincerely, and leave the rest to superpowers.

If superpowers still can't solve the problem when others take the initiative, it proves that people don't want to use their own plans in their hearts, so there is no need to entangle and save everyone's time.

Along the way, David introduced Chen Shuo to the person who was going to interview him today, Clayton Townsende, a professional producer who also served as an assistant director and assistant director.

He even participated in a movie.

Of course, both the assistant director and the actor just want to try it.

To date, he has worked as a producer on more than a dozen films, which can be described as extraordinary.

Of course, David said some of the movies he made, except for one "Assassination of JFK", the other Chen Shuo did not have much impression.

Soon, Chen Shuo followed David to the hotel, and was taken by him to an office converted from a single room.

As David knocked on the door, there was a call from inside.

After entering, Chen Shuo saw a middle-aged man with silver-white hair and a slight bald head sitting behind a desk, looking at the two of them.

"Mr. Townsend, this is Harvest Chen." David pointed to Chen Shuo and introduced, and then introduced to Chen Shuo: "Chen, this is Mr. Townsend De. ”

"Hello Mr. Townsend." Chen Shuo bowed slightly.

"Hello, Mr. Chen." Townsend didn't get up, just nodded slightly, and said to David: "David, you go out first, I'll talk to Mr. Chen." ”

"Yes, Mr. Townsend." David answered, gave Chen Shuo a look, went out, and closed the door with his hand.

"You may be seated!" Townsend said, gesturing to the chair across from his desk.

"Thank you!" Chen Shuo thanked him and sat down.

After he sat down, Townsend glanced at him before he spoke, "Mr. Chen, you are younger than you look in the movie." ”

Chen Shuo pointed to the document on the desktop in front of him and said, "I think, my information is written in my resume." ”

"Yes." Townsend nodded and said, "I've seen it, and we've learned more about you in the past two days."

Can you tell us about your dreams? Or rather, what are you doing as an actor for? ”

Chen Shuo was able to perceive Townsende's thoughts and attitudes with the ability of the Crystal Heart and the Clear Eye, but he felt that it was not necessary.

As long as no one had ill will towards him, he didn't feel the need to use such a talent.

At least in his opinion, this interview is still a gentleman's expertise to assist his sincerity.

He didn't have much coveting for the movie.

Therefore, when he heard this question, he did not figure out the purpose of his question, but said frankly: "At first, it was to make money and improve one's own survivability.

Later, I learned more about acting, and I liked it.

As for dreams, become a legendary performer. ”

Townsend was stunned when he heard this, stared at Chen Shuo seriously for a while, and repeated: "Legendary performer ......"

He originally thought that this dream was a little ridiculous, what is a legendary performer?

Michael jackson? Or Charles Spencer Chaplin?

What kind of luck and energy do you need to achieve such a level?

However, looking at Chen Shuo's expression, he suddenly felt that this was not a ridiculous thing.

Maybe the other party will never be like Jackson and Chaplin, but this spirit of the other party cannot be denied.

A young man who loves art is always commendable.

He nodded and said, "I'm looking forward to your accomplishments." ”

Then he changed the conversation and said, "You should know something about our film series, right?" ”

Chen Shuo nodded and said, "Of course, I have also watched the previous two works during this time, and I have some understanding in my heart. ”

"So what do you think was the selling point of the first two films?"

Chen Shuo said without hesitation: "Luxury car!" Star! Belle! ”

Townsend looked at him with some surprise and smiled: "Chen, I like you a little, you are unexpectedly honest."

Yes, that's right, luxury cars, celebrities, beautiful women, and one more, violence!

These are the secrets to making money from our first two films.

I thought Asians would be more reserved. ”

It's more subtle, but it's clear that the first two installments of the "Furious" series were able to make money because of these exciting reasons.

I don't know, Mr. Townsend, what is your position for this third part?

I heard David say that you want to make more profits in the Asian market, and you have used director Lin Zhibin, who was born in Asia, so does it mean that you are ready to incorporate more Asian cultural elements? ”

"Of course, our first two films didn't do as high as we expected at the box office in Asia.

In fact, we have written at least three scripts in the follow-up, and you must be able to see from the first two that this is a sequence of extensions.

The next few scripts are also written along the story of the previous two films.

Although we are also confident that with the results of the first two films, the next scripts can also make money.

But there is also a problem, if it continues, maybe this third part will also continue the results of the first two, the better the good, the worse the bad.

Until the audience in the place where the box office is bad no longer likes the movie, and the place where the box office is good also gives up the movie because of aesthetic fatigue.

Therefore, at the suggestion of Mr. Moretz, it was wanted to add some other elements.

If it works, then keep it up, and if it doesn't work well, then we can restart the original third part to recoup the damage caused by this attempt. ”

Chen Shuo agreed: "This is indeed a good decision, of course, it also means that your first two parts have good results, which is enough to support you to make such an attempt." ”

"Yes, that's exactly what it means, so Mr. Moretz proposed to Universal that Lin be the director, and the actors were also going to use some Asian faces.

And you ......"

Townsend looked at Chen Shuo and said, "Forgive me for being straightforward, we didn't think about you before, and most people haven't even heard of you." ”

Of course, Chen Shuo can understand, not to mention Hollywood, the United States, naturally feels that he is superior to actors anywhere, and Chinese actors, they are only familiar with Li Lianjie, Cheng Long and a few others.

Let's just say that he is not the top batch in China.

"We're sitting together now, though, aren't we?"

"Yes." Townsend nodded and said, "Because of Initial D, I have to say that this work is very good, whether it is a comic book or a movie you made, it is very good."

It gave us a lot of inspiration.

During this time, I learned from Mr. Tsuchiya about drifting, which is a very beautiful technique.

And your performance is also very attractive, especially with Lin's recognition, of course, David has often admired you in front of me in the past two days. ”

"Thank you for the recognition." Chen Shuo thought to himself, it seems that David's identity is really not just an ordinary photography assistant.

Of course, this is also a long guess for him, the first time he was in China, Liu Yifei met him and followed Lin Zhibin, after all, anything can happen.

But before that, he followed Lin Zhibin to their premiere in Tokyo and sent an invitation to himself.

Now he brings himself to meet the producer, which is not something that a mere camera assistant can participate in.

Perhaps the other party is the same as himself in the crew of "Sword and Rain", in addition to being an action assistant director, he also has the identity of the producer, investor shareholder and the like.

But this is not important to him, this is regarded as a help between friends, the other party is willing to help him and accept, and he does not force himself to help if he does not want to help.

Now it is mainly up to me to talk to Mr. Townsend.

Chen Shuo didn't take the initiative to talk about the role, but just followed the topic of Townsend to chat, and the other party didn't take the initiative to mention him or take the initiative to ask.

After chatting for nearly half an hour, Chen Shuo also showed him a gossip.

Seeing Chen Shuo swimming freely around a chair in square inches, he couldn't help but be a little amazed.

I chatted with him for a while about Chinese kung fu.

After chatting for more than an hour, he looked at the time on his watch and said meaningfully: "Chen, it's a pleasure to talk to you for so long, but our meeting should be over." ”

"As you wish." Chen Shuo also got up and said.

Townsend got up and came to him, walked out with him, and said, "Chen, I think you should talk to Lin next and talk about the role. ”

Listening to what he meant, Chen Shuo immediately understood that he should have won his approval, and at least eighty percent of the chance of getting the opportunity to participate in the filming of this drama.

What kind of role can be obtained next, it should depend on how he talks to Lin Zhibin.

Of course, the final decision, he thinks, should still be in the hands of Mr. Moretz, as Townsend said.

"Thank you, Mr. Townsend, for speaking with you for so long, and I'm glad too."

Out of the door, Chen Shuo officially shook hands with him, which was the first formal handshake since the two met.

"David!" Townsend shouted to David, and then said to Chen Shuo, "I look forward to seeing you again." ”

Then he said to David, who came to him, "Take your friend to Lin." ”

"Yes, Mr. Townsend." David's face was overjoyed when he heard this, and after sending Townsend back to the house with Chen Shuo, he said with a fluttering eyebrow: "I knew you were fine, Chen." ”

"Thank you for your faith." Chen Shuo smiled slightly.

"Come on, let's go find Director Lin." David said and led Chen Shuo to another room.

knocked on the door, and Chen Shuo saw a beautiful girl in work clothes open the door.

When the other party saw Chen Shuo at a glance, a look of surprise flashed in his eyes, and then he professionally invited the two of them in.

As soon as he entered the door, David shouted: "Director Lin, Townsend thinks Chen should come and ask you what kind of role he can play." ”

Lin Zhibin saw the two of them smiling, got up and said, "David, don't worry, we should talk first." ”

"Director Lin, it's a pleasure to meet you." Chen Shuo came to him, saw that he had the intention of stretching out his hand, and shook hands with him.

"Let's sit down and talk." Lin Zhibin shook hands with Chen Shuo, and stretched out his hand to invite him to sit down on the sofa next to him.

David also sat beside Chen Shuo, and surrounded him in the middle with Lin Zhibin.

"I guess you know something about me." After sitting down, Lin Zhibin said with a smile: "But let's officially introduce, Lin Zhibin, the director of "Fast and Furious 3: Tokyo Drift". ”

"Chen Shuo, an actor!" Chen Shuo also said formally.

"Okay." Lin Zhibin nodded and said, "I don't know how much Mr. Townsend introduced you to our movie."

But what I want to say is that what I value about you is your performance in Initial D, especially when it comes to racing, and I heard from Mr. Tsuchiya that you are very good at learning and mastering drifting, just like a professional racing driver.

My biggest request is that I want you to be like Li Lianjie and Cheng Long, and bring us some shocking performances in this movie.

But before that, I think you should read the script first to get a better idea of what we're looking for.

Of course, not all. ”

(End of chapter)