Chapter 56： low cost

"Excuse me, what kind of script is it?" Now that he has thought of it, he can ask directly. Gu Luobei's voice immediately attracted Ryan Gosling's attention, and he also turned his attention to Joe Schumacher, obviously He is also looking forward to the answer to Gu Luobei's question.

It can be seen from Ryan Gosling's reaction that he is also very calm. When it comes to Joe Schumacher, the first thought for a newcomer is a commercial blockbuster. If you want to become famous overnight, this is obviously a good opportunity. However, Gu Luobei and Ryan Gosling seem to be more concerned about the quality of the script, which is actually evident from the works they released at the Sundance Film Festival this time.

Teddy Bell looked at Gu Luobei calmly, and he also noticed it: just like making music, when shooting movies, Gu Luobei also has to choose according to his own preferences. As for commercial blockbusters, independent films, Art films are not so important anymore. As Gu Luobei's agent, Teddy Bell realized his responsibility for the first time, and his attention couldn't help but turn to Joe Schumacher.

"It's a low-cost script, and the investment is only about eight million." Joe Schumacher's introduction to this script was very special. Starting from the cost, it was really unusual. But in fact, it's normal to think about it. Pies in the sky don't happen every day. Gu Luobei and Ryan Gosling are both unknown newcomers, and their good reputation at the Sundance Film Festival has just begun. It is basically impossible to get the script of the big production to come to the door. Therefore, Joe Schumacher's opening chapter, on the contrary, proved his credibility and his sincerity: low cost means that the actor's expenditure is not destined to be too much. This is also one of the important reasons why he found Gu Luobei and Ryan Gosling.

The investment of 8 million yuan is indeed not much. Compared with those big productions that cost hundreds of millions of dollars, the cost of 10 to 20 million yuan cannot be considered high. Strictly speaking, the investment of 8 million is also regarded as the cost category of an independent film. However, with Joe Schumacher's more than 20 years of experience in filming, it is unlikely that this film will be an independent film, and it is estimated that there are still film companies investing.

"As for the content of the script," Joe Schumacher looked at Ryan Gosling and Gu Luobei with a thoughtful smile, "I have a question, when you passed a public phone booth, the phone inside rang, you What will be done?"

Ryan Gosling paused, as if thinking about this question, and said with a hint of hesitation in his voice, "Connect?"

It was just a question. Gu Luobei suddenly felt a sudden realization. In fact, Gu Luobei had several guesses about the script in his mind just now. At this point in time, it was another film by Joe Schumacher. Three or four answers, and now the number is immediately matched.

"What about you?" Joe Schumacher glanced at Gu Luobei, as if waiting for his answer.

Gu Luobei smiled, "I should leave. Because I know that someone must have made a mistake, and no one will call the public phone." This answer is actually normal and not unexpected, but it is not yet End, "But people are actually curious. If we were not busy at the time, an instinct would prompt us to answer the call. Even if we told the other party, 'You made a mistake', many people would answer the call. "Many times, people's reason tells themselves that this is an unnecessary action, but they are often restrained by their own emotions and inertia, and they make actions that are contrary to reason.

If Gu Luobei guessed correctly, the script that Joe Schumacher said should be "sniper at the phone booth". Gu Luobei was very impressed by this low-cost movie. He watched the DVD at home, whether it was the plot or the movie. Shooting techniques, including editing and soundtracking, etc., this film is considered a superior work. Gu Luobei likes it very much, and among all Joe Schumacher movies, Gu Luobei likes it the most.

"Indeed," the smile on Joe Schumacher's face bloomed again. He saw confusion and curiosity in Ryan Gosling's eyes, and anticipation in Gu Luobei's eyes. This effect is only a problem. Made, at least that the subject matter of this script is attractive. "This script tells the story of a man who answered a call from a public phone and was killed."

Sure enough, it was a "sniper phone booth". Gu Luobei's eyes became more excited.

The story of "Sniper Phone Booth" is very simple. The actor Stu Shepard was about to make a call in the phone booth when he answered such a call. He found himself involved in an intricate game. The caller Say: Hang up, you're dead.

At first, Stu Shepard didn't believe it, but soon, the passerby who was killed outside the phone booth made him realize the reality, and his life was hanging by a thread! More importantly, the police began to suspect that Stu-Shepard was a dangerous person with a gun, or even a murderer. Also, Stu Sheppard's wife and lover were at the scene and within range of the sniper rifle.

In order to get out of this situation, and to survive, Stu Sheppard began his dying struggle.

From the beginning to the end, this story is a one-man show of the male protagonist alone, trapped in a small phone booth to fight. He is fighting against snipers, but also against himself, morality and time. It can be said that the quality of this film depends entirely on the director's editing, as well as the performance of the male protagonist. Changes in events, emotions, and rhythm determine the audience's psychology and vision.

Gu Luobei is very clear that from the script alone, this script can only be regarded as second-rate at best, and it will only last to the end of the first-rate. Hollywood has always favored this kind of thrilling and exciting themes, and there are always more than a dozen films with similar themes released every year. The reason why this film was able to win the love of film critics and audiences at the beginning was that director Joe Schumacher and actor Colin Farrell's grasp of rhythm and tension definitely played a big role. The two joined forces to dedicate a visual to everyone. Hearing enjoyment.

In short, this script may not be good enough, but it is definitely a challenge for the actor to surpass himself. If the actor overcomes himself, the movie will be brilliant! Therefore, Gu Luobei was very excited, and even the sound of the accelerated blood flow could be clearly heard.

"This is a script, it's called a 'sniper phone booth'." Joe Schumacher took out three scripts from his briefcase and handed them to the three young men in front of him. In fact, he didn't need him as a director at all for the selection of actors. Let's do it, but this time I saw Ryan Gosling and Gu Luobei, two promising newcomers at the Sundance Film Festival. Joe Schumacher, on a whim, thought he could let them both come for an interview. Look, "If you're interested, come over to the Broadway Playhouse in New York next Friday for an interview."

After he finished speaking, Joe Schumacher stood up. He had accomplished his purpose today, and he did not plan to sit for a long time. In fact, after chatting for more than an hour, it has exceeded his expectations. Today's time is still very pleasant. "Hope to see you at the Broadway Playhouse."

The interview, although it was just an interview, I don't know whether it will be successful in the end, but Joe Schumacher's invitation is indeed a happy thing for the two young people.

Gu Luobei thought that "Sniper Phone Booth" was originally starring Colin Farrell. Colin Farrell was discovered by Joe Schumacher, and the movie "Tiger Camp" brought the little-known Irish actor into the public eye. In "Sniper Phone Booth", Colin Farrell and Joe Schumacher collaborated for the second time, and a stronger spark broke out and got a lot of applause.

Moreover, even if Colin Farrell is not mentioned, Gu Luobei remembers that the actor of "Sniper Phone Booth" also targeted big-name actors such as Jim Carrey, Brad Pitt, Will Smith, Mel Gibson and so on. , at the beginning of the shooting, there was a lot of uproar, and finally Colin Farrell was chosen, but after entering the shooting, it disappeared.

Well, this time, whether it's Gu Luobei or Ryan Gosling, this interview may really be just an "interview", the role of accompanying the prince to study.

"How is it, are you interested?" Gu Luobei turned his head and asked Ryan Gosling He has already made up his mind: he will still try this interview and try his best to do his best. Try and see if you can get the role out of Colin Farrell. Since I decided to make a difference in my acting skills, and I came across a script I liked, why not try it? In Gu Luobei's view, this question does not need to be thought about at all.

Ryan-Gosling's understanding of this script is naturally not as deep as Gu Luobei's, it's just the skin, so he turned it over, "Go back and take a serious look, let's talk about it."

Teddy Bell sat next to him but read the script carefully. He already realized his identity as an agent. Although he had an agent license before, because Gu Luobei had no activities, Teddy- Bell does not have this self-consciousness. Now "Death Illusion" is available at Sundance and has been well received; and Eleven Music Studio has also been established, so Teddy Bell also realizes that he should take up the work of Gu Luobei's agent .

"Then go back and watch it again. Don't think about it now, go drink!" Gu Luobei didn't forget about it. Today's premiere of "Death Illusion" was recognized by the audience, although he didn't know what the critics would be. What is the evaluation, but Gu Luobei is still very happy, of course, he has to drink to celebrate.

Gu Luobei patted Teddy Bell on his right, and gestured with his eyes that he would see him at night. Teddy Bell took the script in Gu Luobei's hand and looked around, but he didn't bring the bag out, he could only hold it in his hand.

"Yes, this matter is more important." Ryan Gosling also remembered that before meeting Joe Schumacher, they were going to drink. "Let's go!"

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