Chapter 1035

As never before, lanli's desire to play "drunken folk songs" is more than "crazy love" and "buried alive". This should be the most desired work of lanli so far. The desire is so urgent and hot that his chest begins to ache.

Under the impulse, Lan Li wanted to nod his head and agree, and even his words had been spinning around the tip of his tongue; However, the remaining trace of reason or emergency step on the brake board, abruptly completed the precipice.

On his personal itinerary list, both "miserable world" and "gravity" are among them. He must concentrate on his current work. The last thing he needs and should not do now is to continue to add work on top of his full schedule; What's more, he should not selfishly delay the time of the Cohen brothers. Only after they clearly refuse the invitation can they start looking for other suitable actors.

A thought flashed through my mind, giving up "gravity" and choosing "drunken folk songs".

At present, lanli has not signed a contract with the "gravity" crew, and Andy and the producer are still busy negotiating the relevant terms and conditions. At the same time, Andy's innovative artist agency also hopes to start packaging cooperation with lanli as the core. The interests involved in the whole negotiation process are not so simple.

In other words, before signing the contract in black and white, nothing has been decided.

In fact, in Hollywood, there are so many similar situations. After the verbal promise of cooperation, the actors join another production group before signing the contract, or simply quit without any reason. As a result, the production group is in a hurry and unprepared, and even the director and producer scold, but they are helpless.

If it's a big name director or producer, it's usually the agency that comes out and takes the blame; But if there is no powerful director and producer, they can only break their teeth and swallow them.

In the "drug network" which won the best director Oscar in 2000, the actor originally locked in Kevin Costner, and the two sides have agreed to cooperate. But in the end, Kevin changed his tune temporarily and played the role of "shocking". As a result, Steven Soderberg had to re select the main actor and Michael Douglas took over.

In 2003, Jack Nicholson and the crew had negotiated all the terms of cooperation, only to sign the contract. But at the critical moment, Jack chose to play the role of "love is compromise", which led to schedule conflict. In desperation, the crew had to find another marriage. Finally, Billy Bob Thornton took over.

In 2006, when the Cohen brothers were shooting "no country for old people", Heath Ledger was the first choice to play the cold faced killer, and the two sides had reached a cooperation agreement. However, before the shooting officially started, heath withdrew without any reason, resulting in the Cohen brothers having to start selecting actors again, and Javier Baden took over the role.

The most typical example is the 2008 biographical film "Bush", which is directed by Oliver Stone. From the very beginning, he decided to play Christian bell, believing that Christian is the best choice for the role. After numerous negotiations, the two sides almost reached an agreement, but at the last moment of filming, Christian chose to give up, Turn around and leave.

Oliver Stone later said in an interview, "in order to get Bell's chance to play in this film, we have made a lot of efforts, spent a lot of energy, kept negotiating and increasing investment, but all the efforts were overthrown by his sentence 'I don't think I'm suitable for this role'

Later, the role was played by Josh Brolin.

The above examples are just the tip of the iceberg, and are even common in Hollywood. In other words, it is quite normal for lanli to choose "drunken folk songs" and give up "gravity".

"Drunken folk" is undoubtedly a work of lanli's personal preference. From the role to the story, from the director to the style, lanli's attraction is revealed inside and outside. Choosing to play "drunken folk" is undoubtedly the simplest and easiest decision; However, the idea just flashed in my mind, and then Lan Li rejected it.

He promised Alfonso - Caron, the agreement is an agreement, if you refuse to abide by the agreement, then at the beginning, you should not nod to agree, this is not to change the love commitment, but Lan Li can fulfill the promise within the scope of his ability. Lanli didn't intend to hurt Alfonso's kindness.

What's more, "gravity" is a rare challenge, which is different from any work before Lan Li, and also different from "drunken folk songs". Such a performance opportunity is really rare. There's no reason to give up.

There are so many thoughts in my mind that I seem to have experienced countless ups and downs; But in real life, after Joel's voice fell, it was just a few seconds.

Lanli raised his eyes again to meet Joel and Ethan's expectant eyes. The refusal seemed to be ready, but he couldn't make a sound. At this time, lanli really realized how difficult and cruel it was.

To reject a work of one's heart, a work of ecstasy and love; What's more, it's the work that the director personally comes to the door and sincerely sends out the invitation. Chemical reaction has already burst out in the short conversation... Now, he has to calmly and objectively refuse the invitation.

That kind of feeling, like a giant hand firmly grasp the heart, close, and then close, almost unable to breathe. Now, lanli finally understood the meaning of "bear the pain to give up love".

"Sorry." Lanli could almost vividly see the disappointment and shock in Joel's eyes. The loss and pitiful look in his eyes was really unbearable. His mouth became more and more difficult. "I can't promise to play."

"Why?" Joel's eyes widened, refusing to believe the question of reality and blurting out.

Everything went smoothly. The conversation just now was extremely harmonious. Things went as expected. It was really smooth. Next, there were only nodding, shaking hands and signing contracts; However, things actually reversed. Which link went wrong?

It's not just Joel, Ethan has also suffered 100000 hits, repeating the same question, "why?"

There was no room to wait for lanli's explanation. Joel asked impatiently, "are you worried about the pay? Rest assured, although it is impossible for us to pay for commercial films, there is no 10 million, we are very willing to give you the best treatment within our ability. You are the core of the whole film, and you can even join the dividend as a producer. "

Crackling, Joel's words, like machine gun fire, rattled incessantly, "or are you worried about age? This is definitely not a problem. Ethan and I have already thought about it and discussed it, right? "

Joel quickly turned to his younger brother for help, and Ethan immediately joined in the persuasion. "Yes, in the 1960s, most folk singers were in their thirties and forties, but there were many young people, from sixteen to forty-five. We set that the hero should be about 30 years old, which is not a problem for you at all. The audience will not notice anything unusual. We have absolute confidence in you. "

"Yes, Langley, why?" Abruptly, a voice intervened, joined the ranks of the Cohen brothers, and questioned Langley; But it was so sudden that everyone turned to look at it, and it was Nathan.

I don't know when Nathan also adjusted his sitting posture, just like Joel and Ethan. Facing lanli, he leaned forward, and his eyes were eager. It was like watching a movie. He was so engrossed that he ignored the boundary between reality and screen.

Noticing that all his eyes are focused, Nathan points to lanli as if he didn't know. He indicates that "this is the leading role." he blinks and asks, "besides you, I really can't think of a more suitable actor. Why can't you play?"

This time, even Roy began to join in the fun. "Maybe you should think about it again, not to mention that Joel and Ethan got inspiration from you and created this work; It can be seen from the conversation just now that you collided with their creative ideas and sparked. I really can't think of any reason for your refusal. "

Roy and Nathan have become good assists, Lansley dumbfounded, "don't get me wrong. As far as I'm concerned, I like this work very much. Maybe it's the one I'm most eager to play in in my career... "

"If it's because of the meeting in Berlin, Langley, I'm sorry. I'm really sorry. I'm a very impulsive person. Because of my personality, I offended too many people in Hollywood. If Ethan didn't take care of me, maybe we would have been completely banned when we first appeared in Sundance. When I was in Berlin, it was my mistake, and I sincerely apologize. "

Before Langley could finish his explanation, Joel said again, anxiously and eagerly expressing his inner sincerity. The emotion that he wanted to open his heart was so pure and simple.

This makes blue Li a little flattered, he did not rush to explain, but seriously met Joel's eyes, solemnly said, "it doesn't matter, I never mind." After officially solving the misunderstanding, Lan Li continued, "schedule, that's why I have to refuse. My schedule is full."

"Next," les miserables "will land on Broadway after its west end performance. We need to be busy until October at least; Later, I will join Alfonso Caron's new production.

This is a science fiction work. The shooting period has not been determined yet, but it is estimated that two months is at least, and it may even take four to six months.

I really like the story you tell. Believe me, I really mean it, but I can't delay your creative plan. "

Lan Li patiently explained all the details and sincerely expressed his stranglehold. Compared with the Cohen brothers, Langley himself was even more regretful.