Chapter 272: I'm not big-eyed
Irving. Turner had been waiting for a full two hours at a tea restaurant near the set of "Infernal Affairs."
He was not unhappy about this.
He knew that this was Zhang Chu and Wang Jinghua's revenge on him, and he was willing to bear this price.
In Turner's view, it's all business.
As long as Zhang Chu can bring enough benefits to Warner, let alone two hours, even if it is a long time, he is willing to wait.
It seems that every time a Chinese star comes out before, Hollywood has to go through this kind of waiting.
Bruce Lee is like this, Cheng Long is like this, and Li Lianjie is like this.
Now it's just Zhang Chu's turn to take the bridge, and the one that was hanging was replaced by a man named Owen. Turner's people are just that.
"Mr. Turner, we've been waiting for two hours."
Coming with Turner was his assistant, the same Eugene that Zhang Chu had seen last time.
"Eugene, don't worry, we have time, as long as Zhang Chu feels that such a retaliatory method can satisfy him, I am willing to wait for another two hours, or even longer."
With an investment of 70 million Hong Kong dollars and an output of 300 million US dollars, such a profit ratio is enough to make all Hollywood investors excited.
What Turner has to do now is to take the lead in pulling Zhang Chu into Warner's camp before anyone else acts.
"Mr. Turner, I know that Zhang Chu has done a great job, but this is not a reason for him to be arrogant and rude!"
Hearing Eugene's words, Turner was slightly stunned.
What the hell are you kidding me?
And what about the arrogance of those who take the initiative?
Movies are business, and Hollywood values profits.
Zhang Chu has proven that he can conquer audiences in North America, and no matter what he does, he takes it for granted.
Don't think Turner is a man who only cares about what is in front of him.
Before leaving, he carefully analyzed the reasons for the success of "Hurricane Rescue" in North America.
One of the most critical points is that this is an action blockbuster that completely imitates the Hollywood model, although the plot is simple, but all the details in it have hit the excitement of North American audiences.
Therefore, investing in Zhang Chu has no risk at all, and who would refuse a profitable deal.
"Be patient, Eugene, we're going to meet today with a cash cow that can create 10 times the benefit."
With that, Turner stopped talking to Eugene.
The assistant doesn't seem to have a very smart mind, and although he is obedient, the assistant has to do things, not complain.
Looks like I'm going to have a different person when I go back.
Thinking about it, Turner tasted the magical oriental drink with a look of enjoyment, this thing called milk tea, he tried it on Treasure Island, but he didn't expect Xiangjiang to have it.
Another hour passed, and Turner couldn't sit still, not impatient, but hungry.
There was no way, Turner had to dial Wang Jinghua's phone again, and the reply he got was that Zhang Chu was filming, and no one knew when it would end.
All right!
Turner smiled a little helplessly, then called the waiter, and ordered a few casually, regardless of what was on the menu.
He knew that he would definitely be able to see Zhang Chu today, but whether it was four hours, six hours, or eight hours all depended on Zhang Chu's attitude.
At the beginning of his office, what Zhang Chu had said, he still remembers.
It's just that he didn't expect that Zhang Chu could really do it.
"How long will he have to wait?"
Wang Jinghua is also a little unreliable at this time, he can't just take revenge and finally make people angry and leave!
"It's doubled, it's not even a minute!"
Zhang Chu had just finished filming a scene, and he hadn't come out of the characters at the moment, and when he spoke, his tone was a little tired and irritable.
Han Chen already knew that there was an undercover police agent by his side, and deliberately tested Chen Yongren.
When Wang Jinghua heard this, he didn't say anything more.
It's just that I kept looking at the time, hoping that the time would go a little slower, so that Owen. Turner enjoyed the torment, and hoped that time would go faster, for fear that he would be angry and angry after playing.
Although Warner is definitely not the only Hollywood film company that is interested in Zhang Chu now, after all, others have not yet taken action, and Turner can come to Xiangjiang in person, which is already very sincere.
But Zhang Chu obviously didn't intend to let the other party go like this.
Finally, four hours.
Zhang Chu got up and went to find Liu Weiqiang, and after saying hello, he took Wang Jinghua and the translator to the ......
"Zhang Chu, isn't the place Turner said here?"
Zhang Chuzheng was holding the menu, and when he heard it, he said, "Then let him come over!" ”
Still counting on Lao Tzu to see him?
What a beautiful thing to think!
Wang Jinghua was stunned for a moment, then understood what Zhang Chu meant, smiled helplessly, and then commanded the translator.
Turner, who received the call, was eating a delayed lunch, and immediately guessed Zhang Chu's intentions when he heard this.
He is really a person who will repay him, completely different from the Chinese he has contacted before.
Most Chinese give Turner the impression that he is reserved, restrained, and shrewd, but loves face, not only for his own face, but also for the face of others as much as possible.
But Zhang Chu obviously didn't plan to save face for him today.
Putting down the phone, Turner stood up and said, "Let's go, Zhang Chu has time to see us now?" ”
Eugene was hungry for a long time, although he was not used to eating Chinese food, but it was good to be able to fill his stomach, and he was eating, hearing Turner say this, he subconsciously looked around.
"Mr. Turner, where is he?"
It's really not smart enough!
Turner didn't speak, and left the tea restaurant directly, Eugene was stunned for a while, looked at the barbecued pork bun with a blank face, and quickly got up and chased after him.
Zhang Chu's restaurant was just across the street, and when the two of them found Zhang Chu, they had just served their meal.
"Together?"
Zhang Chu only glanced at Turner, then picked up the bowl and concentrated on the food on the table.
Hearing the translator's words, Turner couldn't help but smile.
"Mr. Zhang, I have to say, I like your character very much, tough with sharpness, this is good, to survive in Hollywood in the future, a weak character will not let you go far."
Preaching to Lao Tzu?
Zhang Chu didn't care at all, who had the heart to listen to your.
A vulgar and unliterate foreigner who doesn't know what courtesy, righteousness and shame are, is also worthy of saying something big.
Although he has lived in this era for a long time and gradually integrated into it, the pride of the people of the Heavenly Empire in Zhang Chu's bones made him full of contempt in his heart when facing these foreigners.
It's just a two-legged beast.
If Turner knew, he would be mad.
He's a white supremacist.
"If this revenge satisfies you, can we talk about business next?"
Get you back?
Zhang Chu put down the dishes and chopsticks, lit a cigarette, and said, "Is Mr. Turner questioning my hospitality?" I don't know how you Americans treat you, but I'm just learning from it. ”
Lao Tzu is a cautious eye.
What can you do?
Turner spread his hands: "I want to say sorry now, it should be too late, I'm sorry for what happened last time." ”
As long as you can get benefits, it doesn't matter if you bow your head.
Although Turner is the president of Warner, there is a real boss above him.
After learning that the actor of "Hurricane Rescue" had taken the initiative to sell himself, but was turned away by Turner, the boss was very dissatisfied.
Turner's visit to Hong Kong this time is also to make up for the mistake he made, otherwise, the boss will let him know how serious the mistake is.
Zhang Chu listened, didn't say anything, glanced at Wang Jinghua, and then it was time for her agent to come forward.
"Mr. Turner, if you have something to say, you might as well speak up."
"Of course, Miss Wang, I personally like the straightforward style, Mr. Zhang has proven his worth, and I am very surprised by the data obtained, so I think we can continue the cooperation that we failed to reach last time."
"What about the conditions?"
Cooperation is naturally fine, but the key is to see what kind of conditions the other party can give.
"FOR A B-GRADE ACTOR, WE CAN GET A SALARY OF 5 MILLION, AND LIKE JET. LEE, YOU MUST KNOW THAT THE FIRST MOVIE HE WORKED WITH WARNER WAS ONLY $1 MILLION."
When Wang Jinghua heard this, he knew by looking at her expression that he was obviously not satisfied.
Li Lianjie's salary in Hollywood is indeed 5 million, but there is another person with a higher salary.
When Jackie Chan filmed "Rush Hour 2", he got a salary of $15 million, and there was also a 15% box office dividend.
Of course, the current Zhang Chu can't compare with Jackie Chan, but it's only 5 million......
Not enough!
""Hurricane Rescue", Zhang Chu has 5% of the global box office."
When Turner heard this, he said unhurriedly: "Of course, I also think that Zhang can get more, but this is the first film he knocked on the door of Hollywood, so he should be more patient." ”
His meaning is very clear, the current Zhang Chu is worth this price at most, although "Hurricane Rescue" was a great success in North America, but it is a Hong Kong film after all, not a real Hollywood production.
If Zhang Chu wants to get more, he must prove himself again.
Wang Jinghua thought about it for a while, and discussed a few words with Zhang Chu in a whisper.
"Yes, but we have to see the script first."
On this issue, Wang Jinghua will not be negligent, in case Warner comes up with a script with insulting settings, even if he gives more, he can't accept it.
"Of course, no problem!"
Turner said, gesturing to Eugene, and then took out a script, and it was in Chinese and English.
Obviously, Warner has been preparing for a long time in the matter of cooperating with Zhang Chu.
Otherwise, the script would not have been produced immediately.
Zhang Chu didn't look at it immediately, only looked at the name, which I couldn't understand in English, and the Chinese translation was: The person who wanders in the night.
What a broken name this is.
said that foreigners were vulgar and unliterate, but they really didn't wronged them at all.
"Pen!"
Although he didn't know what Zhang Chu was going to do, Xiaoma still took out a pen from his bag for the first time.
Zhang Chu took it, and after a little thought, he crossed out the original Chinese translation name on the cover, and then rewrote four words - Night Walker.