Chapter 582

After putting all the scripts on the table, Andy squints his eyes, and you can see Nathan with a look of consternation, Roy with a slight surprise, and blue Li with a slight eyebrow pick. He is very satisfied with the effect of this kind of visual impact. He laughs twice and explains, "these projects just show the tendency of inquiry, or open up the possibility, It's not a formal invitation, just like the original Thor. "

The selection of actors in a work can be roughly divided into two situations. One is to lock in an actor like "anti-cancer me" and "detachment", which is the partner they want to get, and directly enter the conversation stage. Exchange ideas through face-to-face communication to see if they are suitable for each other. It is also possible that the director would have liked the actor but changed his mind after the interview.

On the other hand, like "buried alive", "speed and passion 5" and "Pacific War", they are open to audition and various possibilities. They may send an invitation to the actors they are interested in and invite them to audition, but this "invitation" may be sent to more than ten different actors, and they will wait for those unfamiliar actors to offer themselves. Public recruitment is one of these.

The scripts Andy brings today belong to the latter. For commercial films, lanli's self proof is still not enough, not up to the level of the former.

But still, it's incredible. After all, lanli has just appeared in a commercial film, which has been successful and has entered the eyes of major film companies. In this way, whether Andy recommends lanli to the film project or the film company invites lanli to audition, the opportunities show a geometric multiple growth, and the possibility of development opens up.

6、 Seven potential commercial film projects with cooperation potential? Such a standard is absolutely the first-line standard of Hollywood at present. Maybe even top box office stars like Tom Cruise and Robert Downey Jr. can't match it. It's not that lanli's box office potential is better than theirs, but that lanli's role possibilities are more abundant than theirs, so there are more potential cooperation options.

"I just picked out these projects initially, and I didn't read the script in detail." Andy's eyes fall on lanli. In the final analysis, it's up to lanli to decide what works to play and what pay level to play. "However, after considering the theme, role and investment scale, I think they are possible to develop."

Lanli didn't rush to express his opinion, but just quietly looked at Andy. Instead, Roy, who was sitting next to him, asked, "what about the pay? Do you have a detailed plan? " This is the focus that managers must care about.

"Yes." Andy replied with a smile, looking at Langley with a meaningful pause, and then looking at Roy, "six million to twelve million. If it's Universal Pictures, six million is the bottom line; But if it's Warner Brothers, I'll fight for 10 million. "

There are also differences among the six major Hollywood film companies. For example, Warner Bros. has an obsession with visual effects blockbusters and is particularly bold to invest; For example, in the 20th century, fox had great trust in the projects led by famous directors; For example, Disney is bold and resolute in its efforts to produce the happy works of the whole family around it.

Naturally, in the fight for film pay, the strategy is also different.

What's more, Andy's story is still different. Universal Pictures, after all, may still be tied up with van diesel and Paul Walker; And Warner Bros. project may be a new protagonist project.

"All from the big six?" Roy is really a professional, and his mode of thinking is very similar to Andy's.

Andy also realized that this kind of conversation is quite different from lanli. Instead, he is more used to this kind of professional communication, which is simple, clear, direct and effective. "No, there are other companies. If I remember correctly, it's two. However, the negotiation of film payment for small companies is more complicated. My target value is five million, and it depends on which project. "

More than 90% of the summer blockbusters are controlled by the six major film companies. The causes are very complicated, but simple and crude, which can be understood as the difference between rich and poor.

Small companies other than the big six usually have low investment costs. Even if they have sufficient funds, they also need to make full use of every sum of money. Therefore, when they choose actors, their pay is relatively tight, and they are more willing to choose actors with high quality and low price, or they are willing to take the initiative to reduce prices.

Roy thought seriously for a moment and looked at lanli with a twinkle in his eyes. But some worried that Lan Li didn't understand what he meant. After all, the cooperation time between them was too short. Then he nodded as a supplement, as if to say: your broker's judgment was correct.

Lanli sat beside him, but he didn't smile.

In fact, he can feel the air between Andy and Roy. Roy is looking at Andy, and Andy is looking at Roy.

According to the Convention, no matter whether the project is suitable or not, Andy will first read the script and have a general understanding of the role and the story, not only because he needs to make a judgment on the project, but also because he understands the importance of Langley to the script.

If it's other agents, generally speaking, when they ask about the scale of investment and the rudiment of CASS lineup, they will show the project to the artists first. However, after experiencing the "Thor" thing, Andy knows that lanli doesn't take it. So, all along, Andy has been adhering to this practice. The quality of the projects recommended to lanli several times is really good.

But today, Andy didn't look at it and moved all the projects in one go. Lanli can be sure that these projects must be uneven, good and bad. Andy obviously didn't want to toss Langley, so the purpose is clear: Roy rockery.

Reading a script is a time-consuming and energy consuming thing. If it's a certain script to participate in, even if the actor is unwilling, he must read it; But if it's just a selection project, and it's still a primary election, except for a small number of actors, others will choose to give it to the manager. After the manager's initial screening, the actors will make their own judgment.

Even some actors do not read the script from the beginning to the end, completely listen to the manager's recommendation, let the manager select the project for them, and then sign the contract directly. Even after the crew, the actors recite the script temporarily. Bruce Willis is a typical representative of the industry. He was also expelled from the "love in Rome" group by Woody Allen for his bad behavior of not reciting his lines.

Even if an actor like Langley is willing to read the script himself, he can't finish reading every script in the first and second round of screening. Andy and Roy must do a good job in screening. Therefore, the work of the manager is very important. If the manager is confused, or bribed, or slandered, the consequences will be unimaginable.

Andy has absolute confidence in himself. He thinks that he knows enough about Langley's interests, hobbies and orientations, so he will pay more attention to the script selection. But what about Roy? What's Roy's style? What is Roy's orientation towards commercial works? Is Roy trustworthy? Will Roy think about Langley? Can Roy and Andy work together? Will there be more differences in future cooperation?

That's what Andy means by testing.

Lanli noticed, but he didn't say much. In fact, as a reborn man, it was never difficult for him to read the script, because he had seen most of the films in his last life. However, Langley acquiesced in Andy's trial. Just like when we first cooperated with Andy, the future cooperation road is still very long, we all need to run in with each other.

Then, Roy and Andy continue to talk, and express their own views on Lanley's next work. Both of them have the same opinion - commercial film.

At the beginning of this year, the shooting of "cancer fighting me" just ended, and now "detachment" is coming to an end. In the past year or so, lanli has played in four works, which is absolutely a model worker, and the shooting of each work is very hard. Therefore, both of them think that art movies can slow down a little bit and seriously select scripts. If Lan Li has a script that he is really interested in, he can't miss it; But if not, don't worry.

Comparatively speaking, the success of "speed and passion 5" has made the business value of lanli soar. Apart from the contempt of Universal Pictures, they are willing to consider the idea of opening up an external transmission, which is the best affirmation of lanli. Now playing in a commercial film, really stirring up the beam, then lanli's position in the industry will have an essential leap, and truly benefit the brilliant paintings of the past year.

The most direct advantage is that in the future negotiation process, universal pictures will no longer be able to maintain such a high position.

"What do you think, Lan Li?" The two men were dry of conversation, but lanli sat beside him and said nothing. Roy turned his head and asked.

Lenley shrugged. "I think I need to rest tonight." Roy and Andy were stunned by this reply. Nathan was beside him with a stuffy smile. "We can talk about the details after we have finished our work. Before that, I need to concentrate on the film. "

"Of course, of course." Andy nods with a smile. The main purpose of this time is not to disturb lanli, but to inform lanli that they must make plans for the future. Roy will also participate in this time“ Then we'll leave first, and we won't disturb your rest. "

Said to go, Andy stood up, ready to leave, "then these scripts..." Andy patted the thick stack of books on the desk, cast the inquiry line of sight.

"Roy, take it back first." Lan Li looks like a shopkeeper.

Roy also did not refuse, nodded in affirmation, but still asked, "do you need to browse it briefly?" As a result, before the words were finished, lanli waved his hand to refuse, and Roy swallowed the second half of his words.