"Waiter, I'd like a espresso, please."
"Italian concentration? I thought you were more interested in hot chocolate
The corner of lanli's mouth and eyes showed a smile. The coffee in front of him sent out a curl of fragrance, which was slowly dense in the light but warm sunshine of Los Angeles afternoon; Then you can see Andy's smiling face, looking at Lan Li meaningfully, pulling back his chair, sitting awkwardly, and responding genially.
"The culprit is still making fun of my choice? If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have a headache. " But after the voice dropped, Andy turned to the waiter and said, "let's change it to hot chocolate. In addition, I need two doughnuts, chocolate flavor, forget it, the original After the explanation, he turned to Lan Li and explained, "my weight still needs to be controlled."
Americans always like to deceive themselves by choosing diet coke, or coffee without cream, or pancakes with less syrup, which seems to reduce the intake of sugar and starch. Even if the weight can not be really reduced, but at least the mentality can get the purpose of self comfort.
Lanli didn't dissuade him, but nodded with a smile. A simple action fell into Andy's eyes, but it had a different meaning. He couldn't help but round his eyes to protest. Helplessly, lanli could only shrug and explain, "I'm still more used to your appearance now. You know, it's deceptive, and it's always able to confuse others inadvertently, and then achieve the purpose of negotiation. "
"Hey! I am a good man! Please don't insult my major Andy complains solemnly, but seeing the calm and calm expression on Langley's face, the counterattack fails powerlessly.
Andy has been used to this for a long time, especially after he learned the background of lanli's life experience, everything seems to be taken for granted. Therefore, Andy didn't say much and calmly changed the topic, "what's the matter with that production project? Are you serious? "
Blue Li took the coffee in his hand, eyebrow tail gently raised, did not understand the meaning of Andy's words, cast a look of inquiry.
Andy takes a deep breath, and his excitement gradually calms down, and he clears his mind again.
An hour ago, Andy received an email from Langley, in which he mentioned a script project and asked for his opinions to see which producer or production company might be more interested; In addition, Langley also said that he would pass on the script project to the Cohen brothers and Steven Spielberg to exchange views with them.
It seems like a very simple and casual email, but Andy was shocked by 100000 critical hits. The first time he inquired about Lan Li's position, he rushed over in a hurry. He was so anxious all the way that he couldn't calm down; Now looking at Langley's confusion, Andy immediately realized that Langley didn't realize how important it was.
"I mean, if you're interested in being a producer, or you build a movie project according to your own ideas, as long as you let the wind out, the whole Hollywood will be surging." After the rapid breathing adjustment, Andy regained his usual wisdom, and his tone returned to normal, revealing an unquestionable confidence between the lines.
Andy looked at lanli and then said, "if you don't say anything else, the projects in my hand are already overflowing, and there are more than 20 noteworthy projects. As for those projects that are only for reference..." after a pause, Andy couldn't help laughing. "You know, we have a special office, It is used to place the works that invite you; In addition, there are two interns who are specially responsible for reading and organizing these projects and providing a systematic checklist. "
"Like a library?" Lan Li's eyebrows gently picked, showing a curious look.
Andy's words choked, but he nodded helplessly, "yes, just like the library." Then the smile on the corner of his mouth rose helplessly and shook his head. "Lanli, you still don't realize what the name 'lanli Hall' means, do you?"
Lan Li gently tilted his head, slightly sipped his lips, and said, "you mean, outside the shining halo of the hereditary aristocracy?"
That self mockery makes Andy's smile more and more bright, "yes, outside the aura of hereditary aristocracy. In short, you can make any work you want now. " This seems a bit exaggerated, but in real life, Andy is so confident that no one can refuse Langley, not even Ron Mayer and Harvey Weinstein.
"Including the pop drummer?" Lanli's reply made Andy choke. He just felt a moment of weakness, but he had no choice but to nod his head and say "yes, including the 'pop drummer'"
Lan Li pursed her mouth and gently said, "that's the best. That's good news. "
Andy slightly Leng Leng, but this time did not immediately speak, but seriously looked at Lan Li, eyebrows slightly frown, showing a look of suspicion, "are you intentional?"
In fact, lanli has understood Andy's meaning, but has been deliberately making trouble, as if he did not understand the meaning of Andy's words.
Lanli shrugged his shoulders, picked up the coffee, and there was a flash of light in his eyes. "Andy, your reaction today is too slow." Then, ignoring Andy's depressed and helpless expression, he slowly began to enjoy his coffee.
Andy put his hands on his chubby beer belly and patted it a few times. After rethinking the dialogue, he had to admit that lanli's joking was correct. "Lanli, I think we have reached a consensus. We should slow down for a while, have a good rest and relax for a while. After you recover, we will discuss the next work."
"If you are ready now and want to start the journey again, then I have enough works on hand for you to choose slowly." Andy slowed down his tone, and the list of examples in a few words was enough to make people dumbfounded. "Marvel pictures has always been interested in inviting you to play superheroes, such as the night devil, Doctor Strange and the new iron man. You can choose these roles. Choose a role that you are satisfied with or interested in, and then sit down and discuss the script slowly."
"20th Century Fox now has an outer space project about Mars or Venus. After hearing about your excellent performance in gravity, they very much hope to invite you to play in this project. Now that the script has been completed, you can start reading it at any time if you like. "
"Besides, Christopher Nolan, don't you always want to work with him? He is now preparing for the latest project. The name of the project should be "Star Trek". He is considering writing a character for you. He is very happy to sit down and have a face-to-face conversation with you, but only if you are ready now. "
"Also, David Finch, after missing the dragon tattoo girl last time, he is now preparing a new project, which is also based on the novel. He also sent a telegram to ask you about your intention to see your schedule and work schedule for the next six months."
"By the way, by the way, Lucas pictures, Lucas pictures! After the acquisition of Lucas pictures, Disney is now planning to restart the Star Wars series. They intend to let you pick the beam, aim at the young audience, and tailor a new role according to your real age. The specific story is still in the brainstorming stage, You can be involved in the creation of characters. "
"Do you understand?" Star Wars. "That's Star Wars!"
In a hurry, Andy goes on and on listing a lot of super productions of super blockbusters and random projects, which are enough to make waves in the whole Hollywood. Now lanli is the number one or even the only choice on the list of leading characters in these works.
At the end of the speech, Andy's eyes fell on lanli sincerely, "lanli, as long as you speak, any project is not a problem, but please allow me to finish my work, OK? Every time it's like this, you pick out one work first, and then let me finish the follow-up salary negotiation. It's really a kind of frustration and torture for me. I hope you know that I can become a better agent, and I can fight for better work opportunities for you. "
With coffee in his hand, Langley lingers under his nose and listens quietly. In a few words, he can catch many familiar super projects, such as "Green Lantern", "strange doctor", "Star Trek", "lost lover", "Mars rescue", "Star Wars: the awakening of the force" and so on.
If it was in the past, Langley would be excited and eager to participate in it immediately, and begin to supplement the roles and performances of every work. Even the superhero movies of Marvel pictures are interesting to analyze, but now, the charm of these chemical reactions seems to have disappeared.
It's like a cracker drummer.
Lanli knows that this is a good work, which he likes very much, and the role and performance are likely to make a breakthrough again; But reason comes to reason, but emotion is full of fatigue and sleepiness. Those sparking projects just slip past my ears without making any waves.
It's not normal. But Langley also knows that he just needs to take a break to adjust for a period of time, quietly waiting for the spark to reappear, and then plunge into the world of performance again.
Andy's last words cut lanli's mind for a while. He raised his head to meet Andy's eyes. Lanli put down the coffee and said solemnly, "Andy, I thought we had reached a consensus. I am very satisfied with the present cooperation. Believe me, your work is far more important than you think. It's my pleasure to have you as my agent. "