Chapter 348

Before leaving Los Angeles, Murphy received a call from Bruce Rosenblum himself. The new CEO of Warner Bros. wanted to meet him at a seaside club in Santa Monica.

Although I don't know why Bruce Rosenblum wants to see him, Murphy can guess a little, but doesn't refuse. The day after receiving the call, he arrives at the club at the appointed time, and meets Bruce Rosenblum in a reception room.

"Hi, Murphy."

As soon as he entered the reception room, Bruce Rosenblum met him with a big smile on his face. "Long time no see. I heard you're working on a big project again?"

Murphy reached out and shook him. "Hi, Bruce."

They met several times before and talked about some of them. They were not strangers to each other.

A waiter brought black tea and coffee. Murphy asked for a cup of tea at will. He sat on the delicate cane chair and tasted the tea. If Bruce Rosenblum had something to do, he would take the initiative to say that he didn't have to worry.

"This is the best Darjeeling black tea," Bruce Rosenblum said, holding up his cup. "It's specially airlifted from India. I specially asked people to prepare it."

"Oh, I'll try it." Murphy took a sip slowly, but he was a layman among the laymen. He couldn't taste the tea at all. He just said, "the taste is fragrant and mellow, very good."

Black tea is obviously not the theme of today. After a few words, Bruce Rosenblum put down his tea cup and talked about the film.

"Murphy, I came to you today," Bruce Rosenblum said seriously, "mainly because of one thing."

"Just say it." Murphy said casually.

"Remember what I told you last time we met?"

Seeing Murphy's puzzled face, Bruce Rosenblum reminded him, "about your DC superhero film project."

He added, "it's your plan that Bruce Berman, who was ousted by me, totally rejected."

Murphy frowned and asked, "are you interested?"

"Very interested." Bruce Rosenblum said without hesitation, "I think it's very executable. It can bring Warner Brothers and DC movies out of the doldrums."

"With all due respect." Murphy didn't have to dodge, just said, "are you sure Warner Brothers and DC Comics can accept such a dark and gloomy superhero film adaptation plan? Your three justice giants can't be compared with death attendants. If I take them for experiments, I will definitely encounter great resistance. "

At this point, Murphy spread his hand, "a project is unstable internally, and the possibility of failure will multiply."

Although the words did not say, Bruce Rosenblum still recognized Murphy's refusal.

He won't give up easily. "The management of Warner Brothers and I will support you."

Murphy smiles and says nothing.

At that time, he was in urgent need of a super blockbuster film to prove his commercial ability, so as to enhance his position in the industry and the reputation of the media public. Now the two films "dead man" and "lost lover" have been sold one after another, which fully proves his commercial value. That DC blockbuster film plan has been approved It doesn't matter.

Sometimes, the saying of "one time, another time" is just as effective in movies and directors.

Besides, it's impossible for him to throw away song of ice and fire: the game of Thrones and turn to making comic adapted films.

Bruce Rosenblum knows that Murphy is different from the past. Now it's not easy to impress him. "I can not only guarantee Warner Brothers' full support for you, but also you can get the final editing right of the cooperation project. You can shoot and make DC movies according to your dark style."

It's too difficult to get the final editing rights in a super commercial blockbuster in Hollywood. All Hollywood can count it in one slap.

This condition alone can attract countless directors.

At this point, Murphy can only refuse in a more euphemistic way, "Bruce, you should have heard that I am shooting and producing a fantasy series of TV series, and there is no schedule for a long time in the future."

Bruce Rosenblum immediately said, "I can wait for you, DC Comics can wait for you, Warner brothers can wait for you."

It seems that Warner Bros. put all the treasure on Murphy.

But Murphy won't take it seriously. Warner Bros. still has Harry Potter series. It's not time to burn the boat.

"I just want you to think about my invitation urgently." Bruce Rosenblum won't give up easily either. "Call me if you need anything.

"Wait until I finish song of ice and fire: the game of power." Murphy shook his head. "It's too early to say that."Bruce Rosenblum knew that it might be counterproductive to go on, and immediately said, "well, I'll keep waiting for you."

Later, Murphy did not give any answers. Now is really not the time to consider these.

Murphy left the club and went directly back to the temporary office of the crew not far away. Because there are auditions for several important roles today, the office has changed from the past desolation, and it seems that there are a lot of people in it.

Along the long corridor to an audition room, Murphy didn't look at a woman who was obviously dressed as an agent. She asked a staff member in front of the audition room in a low voice, "how's the audition going?"

"Just started." The staff pointed through the door to the inside, "just finished the audition for an actor."

Murphy stood here and waited for a long time. It was not until a young girl came out that he knocked on the door and went in.

The work is not going very well. Sansha stark needs a young and beautiful girl with certain acting skills. These two conditions are not easy to find.

"You go on." Murphy gestured to Seth Logan, sat behind the director's monitor and watched the performance of the audition actors carefully.

Another girl came in and auditioned for the same role as Sasha stark.

However, the girl's appearance is very beautiful, and her acting skills are better than nothing.

Without Murphy, Seth Logan just crossed the girl's resume.

After seeing the auditions of two actresses, there was no type Murphy wanted. After the third audition, the staff member suddenly came in.

"Director Stanton," he said respectfully to Murphy, "Mr. bill Rossi just came and said he was waiting for you in your office."

"I see." Murphy nodded and said to Seth Logan, "you stay in charge."

He left the audition room and soon returned to his office, where Bill rosis was quietly waiting.

"What's the matter?" Murphy asked.

"About the impact of the award season." Bill rosis opened his briefcase, took out a document from it and gave it to Murphy. "This is the latest statistical data. The situation is not good for the lost lover. Many old members of the college feel very good after watching the film, but the theme reflected in it does not please them."

He saw Murphy frown, "but don't worry too much. There's still hope that we can hit the nomination list."

This matter, Murphy basically to Bill - rosis in charge, Bill - rosis has been rotating, there are related affairs to deal with, soon left.

Seeing off bill Rossi, Murphy opens the document and looks at it. The contents of the document are mainly the summary of bill Rossi's work during this period, as well as the survey data of him and CAA on controlling the discourse power of Oscar.

From these survey data, we can see that "lost lover" is not very popular with the old men.

Among the members of the Academy of film arts and Sciences, 94% are white, 77% are male, 86% are over 50 years old, and the average age is 63 years old. The recognized country clubs are more diversified than them.

And then refined to "lost lover" this film, it is a story about love and marriage on the surface. But in essence, it's still a thriller and suspense film with strong colors. Compared with the exploration of love, it's a murder case and a strange case caused by N top-notch products.

For those who don't like Murphy, it's hard to avoid feeling that the film is just a "stunt" of bad taste again. Without love and feelings, it's impossible to eat Murphy's style with college aesthetic.

Fortunately, what Murphy is looking for is not a small Oscar winner, but a nomination list. As long as "lost lover" can get several Oscar nominations, it will be a huge victory.

In this respect, Murphy has always kept a clear mind, and the requirements are not high. Moreover, he has the full support of CAA, and he is willing to invest a lot of public relations and publicity expenses. It is very likely that "lost lover" will win one or three Oscar nominations.

Close the information and put it in the file box on the desk. Murphy leaves the office again and plans to go to the audition room to continue to review the cast candidates for Sansa stark and Elia stark.

Close the door of the office, and Murphy goes up the stairs. In the middle, there are several other departments' offices, including the lighting group.

The office of the lighting group is close to the bathroom. As Murphy passes by, a girl comes to her face. When she sees Murphy, she waves first.

"Hi, Murphy." The girl's voice is crisp, with a unique Australian accent, "long time no see."

Seeing the blonde girl standing in front of her, Murphy didn't recognize her for a moment. (to be continued). )