After exchanging phone numbers with Natalie Portman, William Wang's annual trip to Paris basically came to a perfect end.
This is not the first time the two have met, whether it was at Paris Fashion Week or at the Oscars ceremony, they have greeted each other, especially this year, after more than ten years of filming, she won the Oscar for Best Actress with a movie "Black Swan" that has been rushing for awards from the beginning, and William Wang, as the producer of Inception, the most nominated film this year, also congratulated her.
It's just that I haven't been familiar with it, so such a way of communication is really the first time for William Wang.
That night, he called Li Zhina in the United States and told him that the Wachowski brothers, the famous directors of the Matrix, might contact him to invest in making a movie, and then told Li Zhina that the other party was in a hurry to find capital and start filming.
"Don't be polite when it's time to bargain, if you think you can, just vote, just sell Natalie Portman a face, God knows when it will be useful in the future."
On the phone, William Wang said so.
The next day, William Wang also canceled his plan to return to Switzerland for two days and flew back to the peninsula.
Although, even if he goes back, he won't have much to do.
You can only drink coffee or tea and read a book......
The novel called "Cloud Atlas", which William Wang had read many years ago when he was still in the United States, was picked up by him again.
Since there is a good chance that you will invest in this film, you still have to take a second look at this book anyway.
In this way, the whole month of March came to the end of March.
What is the follow-up of the film's investment, Li Zhina did not call to tell William Wang, and William Wang did not ask.
William Wang, who re-read the novel, once again confirmed that this is really not a suitable movie that can be told in two hours about fate, reincarnation, faith, and the meaning of life...... and so on, with indescribable connotations and extensions.
To vote or not to vote, it really depends on what happens to the script adapted by the Wachowski brothers.
These, just let Li Zhi get an idea.
And in the past few weeks, except for William Wang, who has returned to a relatively static life, the world is still functioning normally.
Kim Hyun-ah's LO activity cycle has come to an end.
The score of four places is a very good answer sheet for her, and naturally, she is embarrassed to mention anything to William Wang and arrange a chance for her to do lo activities or something.
IU's LO album also entered the final production stage, and on the penultimate day of March, the V who participated in the self-destruction image and messed around in it because he was in a bad mood during filming was released along with IU's LO album.
And this is not a big deal for William Wang, and it is not enough for him to jump out of that kind of retirement life.
What really brought him back to life was that on the same day, William Wong finally got a greeting from Kim Taeyeon.
'Is OPPA at home?'
I'm on vacation today, can I go over and see you?
’ 'Come on.
But I'm going to the company this morning. ’ 'Well, I'll go to your house and wait for you. ’ The very simple dialogue even made William Wang, who had no contact since the song was released, a little in a trance.
Did nothing really happen three weeks ago?
Is there something wrong with me or is there something wrong with her......
I don't know.
But today, William Wang's concern is obviously not just to see Kim Taeyeon again after a month, he is going to the company, because it is not just Girls' Generation who has returned to the peninsula after a month abroad.
Li Zhina and Irene are also back.
"How's the movie going?"
In the office of Li Zhina of Illia Entertainment, William Wang sat on the sofa and asked Li Zhina, who was behind his desk looking at the signing of documents.
"It's okay, it's time for the release, the crew of The Hunger Games has been established, and everything is normal."
Li Zhina, who was busy, responded casually.
"How's the box office in sucker_punch?"
"General.
We guessed it would be this before it was released.
Li Zhina still looked at the documents in his hand, "But the only thing that is gratifying is that when the fight in the film critic circle was so lively, we didn't spend any money ourselves." ” "Fighting?"
"Yes!
On the day of the premiere, a well-known film critic wrote a film review in the Hollywood Express, which satirized us well.
"The answer to William Wang's question was not Li Zhina, who was busy, but Irene, who was holding his mobile phone on the side."
It's hard to say. ” "How bad can it be?"
William Wang smiled.
"What, I heard that this movie invested 80 million dollars?
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Oh my God, it's not good to do something with these 80 million dollars, to invest in such a movie!
And if I were an investor in this film, I would definitely pay a few hundred dollars more to hire a real long-distance bus driver.
Irene said in a disdainful tone.
"Are you complaining that the person who taught you kung fu and the bus driver are all played by me?"
William Wang was happy.
"Yes!
I only had this concept before, but this time I really realized how xenophobic Hollywood is.
Irene still looked disdainful, "It's really a lot to complain about mine, it's really a lot to complain about yours, and Inception really made them suffocate it before." ” "And the Ninth District.
My Best Supporting Actor is estimated to make many people depressed and unable to eat.
William Wang still smiled, "But what's the matter with the fight?"
Is there anyone else who speaks for us?
” "Of course there is!"
Irene nodded, "The day after that movie review came out, someone posted a-for-tat article, just praising us!"
Praise me and my brother, your action rivalry in it is a wonderful oriental kung fu movie that has been rare in recent years, and ......
If I were the film critic, before I thought about spending a few hundred dollars to hire a bus driver, I would spend a few dollars on a cup of coffee to wake up and think about why I was in the heroine's fantasy, teaching her kung fu, and guiding them through their escape plans with someone the heroine had never met. ” "It's snarky enough!"
William Wang was happy.
"Yes!
That's why it's pinched!
It's a pleasure.
Irene looked at the lively expression, "Actually, the overall evaluation of this film is still okay, and the evaluation that is not good-looking is mainly two groups of people, one is that the yellow people who don't like it play the leading role in Hollywood movies, and the other is that I thought this was a casual movie for otaku, but I found that the core is so heavy......"
"It's the one who wants to eat the sugar coating, but swallows the poison along with it."
William Wang said with a smile.
"yes!"
Irene was a little helpless, "So the reputation of this film must continue to be mixed, and the box office will not be too high."
At least it's certainly not as good as Inception. ” "But more than 100 million dollars are available."
Li Zhina, who seemed to be finally about to finish reading the document and signing his name next to him, interjected, "It's the movie you recommended again, I really think that 100 million dollars can be snickered." ” "Recommend it again?
"Cloud Atlas"?
” "Yes!
That's what I came to you to talk about today.
Li Zhina nodded, closed the folder in his hand, and then looked at William Wang, "You really didn't want me to vote for this movie because you had thoughts about Natalie Portman?"
” “…… Please, she can't shoot because she's pregnant, what can I think?
William Wang glanced at Li Zhina.
"Is that what you want to shoot?
The Wachowski brothers said that except for the first actor who has basically determined his intention, you can choose any other role.
Li Zhina was a little speechless, "I think it's better for you to just shoot The Hunger Games......"
"No, I don't want him to go."
Irene, who was next to her, shook her head, "It would be nice if my character had a brother in it, let him play my husband or something?"
” After speaking, he glanced at William Wang.
The two shook their heads together.
Brother and sister, don't make some weird feelings.
"Then did you agree to invest?"
"No!
I agreed.
And the crew of that play has already been established.
Li Zhina shook his head.
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It's really a play that is destined to lose money. ” “…… Why?
” "The brothers......"
"You should call them brother and sister now, right?"
Irene on the side interjected. “…… It doesn't matter, people still like to call them the Wachowski brothers.
Li Zhina glanced at Irene, "They told the original author of "Cloud Atlas" that they had found our investment, but the original author said that he had also agreed to let another director shoot it......"
"Did the investment succeed or not?"
"It's done!
The director took part of the investment, and we invested part of it, and the three of them filmed in two groups. ” “…… There's something wrong!
William Wang was speechless, "The story of this novel is already very complicated, and the logic is unclear, and now I have two groups ......of directors to shoot it."
"At least the amount of our investment is not so large, and we won't take too much risk!"
Li Zhina smiled, "The result of the discussion now is that we will pay 70 million on this side, and the director will pay 30 million on the other side, with a total investment of 100 million US dollars to make this movie." ” “…… I can't even imagine how this movie could be made.
William Wang shook his head gently.
"What is there that can't be imagined?"
Li Zhina continued: "These brothers are probably also fighting with the original author, and they are very active in preparation, and they took the initiative to contact someone who has a good relationship with them to star in the ......"
"Who?
Keanu Reeves?
” "No, it's Halle Berry and Tom Hanks."
Li Zhina smiled, "It's all big names, otherwise I wouldn't have agreed." ” "If Natalie Portman hadn't been pregnant, maybe the film wouldn't have lost money."
Hearing this cast, William Wang was a little speechless.
"Now that the matter has been decided, do you have anything else to discuss with me?"
"Are you going to act?"
"Me?"
"Yes!
Now there are still two roles vacant in this movie, a male character with the second most scenes, and a female character with the second most scenes.
Li Zhina nodded, "What the Wachowski brothers told me is that if we have recommended actors, they will consider it."
And they're serious about inviting you to play that role. ” "Oh?
Why?
” "Because that male character has action scenes......" “…… I kind of know which character you're talking about.
William Wang nodded, "So they took a fancy to my ability to act in action scenes?"
” "Yes, the two of them still have some concepts about action scenes, after all, the bullet time of the original Matrix is now a classic that has been imitated."
Li Zhina nodded, "So I'm here to ask if you're interested in acting in this play." ” "I'm equivalent to joining the crew of the two brothers, and then I have nothing to do with the crew over there?"
"No!
The actors of the whole play walk on both sides.
Li Zhina shook his head, "But the filming crew is different." ” “…… I don't really want to make this drama......"
Hearing this mode of operation, William Wang really felt a pain in the egg.
"But I'd love to see you play!"
Li Zhina disagreed, "If you go, you can bring Han Xiaozhu." ” "Han Hyo-joo?
What's the matter with her?
” "Aren't they two characters!
She can't go to the role that the Wachowski brothers left for Natalie Portman, so let's recommend it, I think it's good to let Hyo-joo go!
She hasn't been doing anything lately anyway. ” "......"
William Wang was a little speechless.
"Anyway, this drama is already like this, so it's better to give our own actors an appearance."
Li Zhina nodded, "If it weren't for Irene's side because she was going to shoot The Hunger Games, I would have wanted her to go." ” "But ......"
"Go ahead, you should bring filial piety beads.
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In case her performance is good this time, she can still make Hollywood directors take a fancy to her, and she will be able to go to that bowl of rice in the future!
Li Zhina said with a smile. “…… When will this drama be filmed?
” "It was supposed to be shot with The Hunger Games."
Irene, who was next to her, interjected, "Probably May, right?"
Photographed in July and August. ” "Oh......"
"Then I'll promise to come down for you!
By the way, buy one get one free to take down the role of Hyo-joo.
Li Zhina continued. “…… All right.
William Wang nodded a little helplessly.
And then.
"By the way, my character doesn't have any emotional drama with Hyo-joo's character, right?"
"Emotional drama?"
Li Zhi was stunned, "What, you two can't act in emotional dramas?"
” "It's better not to......
I think we can come brother and sister......"
"Then you're going to be disappointed."
Irene had a teasing smile on her face, "The role played by Han Hyo-joo has three plays, two of which are husband and wife with you, and the other one is ......
There is a bed scene. ” “……” "Otherwise, how can I say that you should bring filial piety beads!
Her drama is basically related to you, so let you bring it!
Lee Zhi glanced at the gloating Irene, "Why don't I help you explain it to Taeyeon?"
” “……” "It's okay, I've already explained it to Taeyeon."
Irene chimed in.
"When?"
Li Zhi was stunned.
"It's on the plane back!
Didn't Taeyeon and I sit next to each other!
” "Oh, yes......"
Li Zhina patted his head, "what did she say?"
” She didn't say anything, but her expression wasn't particularly good.
Irene smiled and glanced at William Wang. “…… So is he going to act?
” "I don't know, I'll call Taeyeon again in a moment."
Irene said with a smile, "Just tell her that it's better to play a bed scene with Han Hyo-joo than with Natalie Portman......
Oh, Natalie Portman isn't coming, so or Christine Stewart?
I've seen her on an occasion before, and she seems to be interested in playing against you. ” “…… How could you tell her about me?
” "She told me about you!"
Irene shook her head, "What, why don't you let Han Hyo-joo come and let Ji-na invite her?"
” “…… Don't make a mess.
William Wang glanced at Irene, as well as Li Zhina next to him, and felt that he had better not say more on this topic.
"Leave it to me, I promise to help you with Taeyeon's affairs."
Irene said with a smile.
"And you and Han Hyo-joo acting in these scenes, it is estimated that it is indeed the most reassuring thing for Taeyeon, and she will not have any opinions." “…… Forget it, I'll tell her myself in a moment. ” "You and her......
Oh!
Right!
She has been going to the United States for a month, and finally the event is over, and she will definitely go to your house!
Irene suddenly.
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Yes, I've listened to your song full of the sour smell of love......"
"No wonder he doesn't want to film!"
Li Zhina was also stunned. “…… I can't go!
” William Wang was completely speechless......