Chapter 1704： 2nd drama

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How important a good storyline is to a series can actually be illustrated by an example, and "hero" is the best example.

The first season of "Heroes" caused a sensation when it aired, telling the story of a group of ordinary people who suddenly had superpowers, each person's reaction to their superpowers, their involvement with each other, and the relationship between justice and evil confrontation between. This drama even scored an astonishing 6.2 ratings, and the number of viewers ran towards the threshold of 20 million, and the results were terrifying. But obviously the writing team of "Hero" committed a big taboo of science fiction theme, that is, there is no complete world view. After entering the second season, there will be mysterious organizations, then evil forces, and then the possibility of world destruction, and finally all conspiracies It's all about the government's interests. This has also entered a fixed entanglement of American dramas - whenever the plot does not know how to proceed, the government secretly organizes to protect the interests of the country or a certain group. He became the big villain and turned the whole situation into a **** storm. Later, some people ridiculed this routine of American dramas and called it, "'I can't figure out what to do with "Savior". There are a lot of American dramas that were shot before and after, and "Hero" and "Prison Break" are obviously the leaders.

From this, it can be seen that the lack of a clear outline of the story made the "hero" in the second season in a mess, and the story was messed up. If there is a clear concept before the creation of this series, for example, that there is a government organization trying to control this group of ordinary people with superpowers, then from the first season, you can slowly ambush and put their The motives, purposes, and interests involved are all clear. After entering the second season and revealing all the hidden lines, it is a matter of course. In this way, not only will the plot not be chaotic, but it will also enter a higher level and attract more audiences.

The same situation is a positive example in the stories of "Star Wars" and "Caution". The grand world view and clear and accurate background settings make the story more and more digging, and the visibility also changes with time. advancing and getting higher and higher.

However, the writers of the "heroes" cannot be completely blamed. This is also a result of the broadcast format of American dramas. After the broadcast of most American dramas, the ratings decide everything. If the screenwriter rashly sets a grand background, and the drama is not satisfactory after it is broadcast, the foreshadowing they planted did not even have time to finish, and the drama will be Being cut off is definitely a waste of energy. Therefore, the screenwriters also have to rush for quick success, hoping that the series can gain attention and achieve results from the beginning, and then slowly come up with the overall outline framework.

Among them, JJ Abrams, the screenwriter of "Lost", is obviously a master. He digs holes while solving puzzles, and let "Lost" go through six seasons. Even Little Abrams couldn't justify it himself, he could only say that he left a big hole and then announced the end of the series, which was jaw-dropping.

For screenwriters, the way ratings determine the fate of a series makes them have to make a choice between art or business. Now, most of the opinion in the TV drama circle is: if you want to stick to art, go to cable TV. In such a TV station Jue Liu can exert the screenwriter's ability to dig and control the story; while in public television, business is the first choice, after all, the screenwriter also has to eat.

This is why Evan Bell or Eleven Studios is so special. Although Eleven Studios has been cooperating with major public television stations, Eleven Studios has been interested in the script for a long time. The most famous story circulating in the circle is "NCIS". Evan Bell and the entire writing team wrote biographies for the main characters before the filming of the series. This move can be said to be unique, and the facts have proved that Evan Bell's persistence has been effective, and now the fifth season of "NCIS" has become more and more stable, and the ratings have been steadily rising every year, not only the mainstay of CBS TV, even in the Among the hundreds of episodes in the United States, it is also the absolute top three and top five, and its status has never been shaken.

Vince... After Gilligan conceived the idea of ​​"Breaking Bad", he knew very well that if the protagonist's human charm could not be outlined, the protagonist's mental journey would not be possible in such a drama that dances on the bottom line of morality. If the explanation is clear, the audience resonates, and the protagonist's life is substituted, then this drama is doomed to fail, whether it is on cable TV or public television, there is no doubt about it.

So Vince-Gilligan has been enriching his conception of the character of Walter... White and how he embarked on the road of making drugs, including his attitude when he was first exposed to drugs, from a teacher to a A drug dealer, this shift in thinking can be seen in every detail of Walter-White's life. Although Tian came to meet with Evan-Bell, Vince-Gilligan just wanted to find out, and didn't plan to make a decision immediately. But Evan-Bell's sincerity really made Vince-Gilligan tempted. He finally knew why so many people wanted to enter Eleven Studio and were eager to be favored by Evan-Bell. As Evan Bell said in an interview last month at the Screenwriters Conference, he is a manager, but he is himself first and foremost: an actor, a screenwriter, a director. Bell's personal experience with the behind-the-scenes workers has made him able to easily win the sympathy of screenwriters, actors and directors.

"I don't know when the outline will be completed, and I don't know when I can officially start writing the first episode of the script. Does it matter?" This is Vince-Gilligan's only concern, he must calm himself down. , otherwise he would definitely nod immediately and agree to Evan Bell's request to cooperate with Eleven Studio on the "Breaking Bad" series.

Vince-Gilligan wanted to calm down and slow down the progress, but Evan-Bell didn't give him this chance. He just smiled and said, "No problem." Short, but firm. As if to say something trivial.

Vince Gilligan was stunned for a while, then came out, "Are you sure?"

Evan Bell was immediately amused, and nodded vigorously, "Of course." Wasn't that the case when "Mad Men" was made? It was signed early, and after a full year of preparation, the broadcast did not start until July this year. Sharpening knives does not cut firewood by mistake, this truth is really simple.

Vince Gilligan looked at Evan Bell again. This was not the first time he had seriously looked at Bell, but every time he took a serious and careful look, Vince Gilligan had another look. see something new. This time, he saw sincerity in those azure blue eyes, without the shrewdness and cunning of a businessman, without the rebelliousness of "Evan Bell", but with the sincerity of a screenwriter and a producer. The enthusiasm for the work itself made Vince-Gilligan's blood boil

"Okay!" Vince-Gilligan blurted out.

When Vince-Gilligan found that he finally agreed on the spot impulsively, he did not regret it. On the contrary, he stretched out. He felt that this was the best decision he had made since 2002, even if Even the screenwriter who has been filled with gunpowder recently can't affect his good mood. Vince-Gilligan knew he wouldn't regret it, absolutely.

"Evan, do you have any time plans for this series?" Vince-Gilligan couldn't help but ask one more question.

"It's up to you. When you think the whole story has reached the point where it can be shot, tell us and we'll start shooting." Evan-Bell didn't even think about it. There never seemed to be any doubt that Vince Gilligan would join Studio Eleven. "As for the TV station, if there is no accident, we will cooperate with the TV station, but if there are competitors who come to ask for directions, I don't mind choosing more." Although Eleven Studio and the TV station have a cooperation agreement, if there is competition , Studio Eleven is bound to get more benefits, why not do it? Only at this time, Evan... Bell's sly smile on the corner of his mouth could tell the businessman's shrewdness.

Vince Gilligan laughed dumbly Only then did he realize that the question he just asked was superfluous. Eleven Studio always gives its teams enough freedom. Their requirements for each work are always quality first, and any other requirements must make way for quality. It is this style of work that has enabled Eleven Studios to achieve today's proud achievements and status. So, Vince... Gilligan's question was really superfluous.

"I don't care which TV station I work with, the drama itself is my area of ​​expertise." Vince-Gilligan couldn't help but push the frame of his glasses again, allowing his surging thoughts to settle down, and his inner ecstasy seemed to come at any time. Break your throat and let it out.

Evan-Bell laughed heartily, "It seems that our cooperation will be a very pleasant experience. I am looking forward to the script of 'Breaking Bad', and I can't hold back my excitement at this time. already."

Evan-Bell's frankness with a sense of ridicule made Vince ... Gilligan's inner excitement involuntarily release, and he laughed happily.

The second episode, if nothing else, "Breaking Bad" should be the second episode of the collaboration between Studio Eleven and the TV station. After all, it's almost impossible for a series with such a sensitive subject matter to be broadcast on a public television station. Possibly, and it's not very likely that other cable stations will come to compete. But no matter what, winning the episode of "Breaking Bad" still made Evan Bell overjoyed.

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