Chapter 219

"I think they may just treat you as a grindstone."

Lanli was not surprised. Before the audition, he had speculated about this possibility. Compared with dawn Johnson, his advantages and disadvantages are very obvious. It mainly depends on how the crew chooses the position; What's more, after the impact of yesterday's "bad boss", today's hearing of such news will calm down a lot.

Andy turns his head to look at lanli, and then he sees the calm expression on his face. He can't help laughing. He thinks that lanli will be disappointed when he is hit continuously, but he forgets that lanli can't judge according to common sense.

"Things are going too fast." Andy opened his mouth to explain that he felt a little relaxed. "In less than 36 hours, there were too many news reports on all aspects, and they were too hot. "Speed and passion can't take advantage of such an occasion as triliureid. If no one is behind the scenes, it's impossible to seize so many resources."

Instead of speaking, Lan Li carefully recalled the news he heard yesterday.

Although it is the Internet age, the dissemination of information has entered a day to day stage, often within 24 hours, things can change dramatically; But now the utilization rate of twitter, Facebook and tubing is not so high, and the update of news still depends on the portal website, online news and traditional media. So, Andy's worry is not unreasonable.

"It's very likely that they just want to use you to stimulate dawn Johnson. From the beginning to the end, they have no intention of changing roles." Andy said his judgment, "if that's the case, Neil is in a hurry."

First, the "bad boss" was sentenced to death before his efforts began, and then the cooperation of "speed and passion 5" changed again. In just two days, it was like a roller coaster. Suddenly, it reached the peak, and then it fell to the bottom. It was really unbearable to rise and fall from the extreme to the extreme.

However, now Andy did not panic at all and kept calm as usual“ "Bad boss" has become the past, but "speed and passion 5" has not. They still keep a glimmer of hope. Even in the face of a behemoth like Universal Pictures, they are not passive.

He doesn't know what's going on in the early stage of "speed and passion 5" and what's the cost of each day. However, he knows that dawn's agent is not a fool, and this tug of war is expected to continue. The most important thing is that I don't know what is the internal opinion of Universal Pictures: whether it supports the change of roles.

What Andy is worried about is not that lanli is used as a grindstone. Even if it is true, lanli has won publicity resources without any effort, which is good for "burying" the next release and improving lanli's recognition; What he is thinking about is how to make use of this trend to successfully let Langley step on the shoulder of dawn Johnson and really hold the opportunity of "speed and passion 5" in his hands.

Since Neil and dawn are suspicious of each other and calculating with each other, on the one hand, dawn will not easily believe the news of these two days, but will be more confident. Andy can contact his friends or assistants around him to spread the news that Neil is using Langley as a grindstone, or he tells the wind that Neil is not sincere enough, Doubt about cooperation

On the other hand, Neil is trying to create the illusion that lanli is going to replace dawn. So he might as well continue to stir up the flames and cooperate with the media performance to make everyone think that lanli's role in "speed and passion 5" is a matter of certainty and implement it unofficially. However, in this respect, he can't come out, otherwise it will be self contradictory. Compared with him, lanli is the most suitable person to be involved. What's more, the media are eager to interview lanli now, isn't it?

"I'm in touch with several media now..." a framework gradually formed in Andy's mind. "No, I can't contact you." Otherwise, it would be too thirsty, "Lan Li, do you know any reporters? I mean, as a friend. "

Lanli's thinking naturally can't keep up with Andy, a professional. He asks suspiciously, "what's the matter?"

"I need you to call this reporter and reveal how excited you are to be able to play speed and passion 5." Andy didn't make it clear, just said simply, "however, it's better to have a little skill, let the other party take the initiative to mention, and then you talk about your expectations, but you still have to show an uncertain tone in your speech."

"In short, that is to say, I am looking forward to playing in this work. I hope that the 'speed and passion 5' crew can see my enthusiasm." Lanli knows that it's just like football transfer. Big stars openly express that they are looking forward to joining a new team, and then their agents speed up the operation behind them, adding fuel to the flames, so that their current team can lower the price.

Andy nodded in satisfaction, saying yes.

"Does that mean that the casting of 'speed and passion 5' will not work out in the next few days“ After understanding Andy's plan, Langley raises his own question.

Andy pondered for a moment. "It's about to see. Let's see what other producers think of speed and passion 5. "

There is naturally more than one producer for a large-scale commercial film with an investment of over 100 million yuan. If it's a huge production group, it's not unusual that there are as many as two figures of producers. It's just that they do their own duties and do not interfere with each other. It is estimated that the consensus between two or three producers will be enough for changing roles. Now they have contact with two producers, Neil and fan. As for their internal opinions, Andy has not been able to inquire about them for the time being.

"If it's fast, it's estimated to be three or five days; But if there is a tug of war, it depends on how much the crew has invested in the early shooting and how long they can stick to it. " In fact, according to the principle of interests first, every day of procrastination, the crew will lose one day. Last week, it is estimated that the difference between the film remuneration of dawn Johnson has come out, but the game of interests is not so simple. This is actually a battle of momentum.

For producers, they don't like actors staring at each other. Hollywood is the system of producer supremacy. Once dawn is coerced successfully this time, it will be a momentum shift. It's not so easy for them to continue to suppress dawn in the future.

For agents and actors, they must seize the opportunity precisely, because Hollywood's habitual rule is: when the film pay rises, it will not fall down - this refers to the average level of the industry. It is another matter that actors take the initiative to lower the film pay in order to cooperate with top directors.

For a simple example, Universal Pictures has paid dawn 3.5 million yuan this time. As a leading actor, dawn's pay must also rise. When other film companies seek cooperation with dawn, they must also be equal to Universal Pictures' standard. Therefore, it is very difficult to increase the film pay. It requires not only skills, but also opportunities. Agents don't give up, and producers don't let go.

So, as Andy said, how the game will develop remains to be seen.

"And now?" Lanli's question makes Andy turn his head, showing a puzzled look. Lanli continues to explain, "what's next? Do we have to wait for the follow-up news of "speed and passion 5"

Andy immediately responded, and the iconic smile on his face rose. "When did you start to be so reserved?"

"Now." Lan Li received his chin and replied with a smile.

Andy laughed directly. "No, we don't have to wait. Meet Drake tomorrow and sign the contract

The subtext of lanli's question just now is, what about "crazy love"?

Andy met with Drake doremus yesterday, and they had a further conversation about "crazy love". Drake's sincerity is beyond doubt. In the face of Andy's request, he nodded and agreed almost without thinking, hoping that lanli could join the crew.

Andy wants the lion to open his mouth, but he also knows that the ability of such an independent small production group is really limited. If he pays too much for the film, Drake nods and agrees so recklessly, the production group will be stretched and the quality of the finished product may be affected.

So, after Andy's final weighing, he offered only $20000 for the film, and then retained the priority of box office dividends. Drake said that when he signed with the distribution company, if the distribution company refused to pay dividends, he was willing to give part of his share to lenley.

Nevertheless, the pay is too shabby. If not for lenley's insistence, Andy would never agree. Now, it can only be regarded as charity work - a small cost independent work with an investment of 250000 US dollars. Even if it fails, it will not have a great impact. But if it succeeds, the return will be extremely abundant. That's why Andy chose to believe in lenley.

Drake said that the entire crew was ready to shoot as long as the blue rite schedule was open. The film will be shot in Los Angeles and London respectively. The crew has already borrowed all the houses and props - not for rent, but for Drake's friend's venue. The independent crew saves money in this way.

That's why lanli just asked: should they put "crazy love" on hold for a while and wait for the decision of "speed and passion 5" to avoid schedule conflict and lead to passing by. After all, before the audition, they knew that time was precious to the speed and passion 5 crew.

Lanli originally thought that Andy would be more inclined to "speed and passion 5", after all, "crazy love" really can not be put on the table. But did not expect, Andy but dry crisp ground gave another answer, not even too hesitant.

"Good." Lanli nodded. He felt that their cooperation was on the right track, which was a good thing. The curve of the corner of his mouth rose. "I'm calling reporters now. What do you think of Bradley Adams of the New York Times?"