Chapter 329 The Silence of the Lambs
Rocky successfully ascended to the UFC heavyweight championship, allowing reporter Carter, notary, cameraman, and Tom to earn a lot of money.
Even if they don't work, they can achieve financial freedom. They don't do that and continue to do their jobs honestly.
Of course Wu Long also made a lot of money. This money was more than enough for him to buy a luxury house in Beverly.
After all, he knows Rocky's strength best. It can even be said that Rocky's UFC career is under his control.
So, as long as the bookmaker places Rocky's hand, why doesn't he make money?
On the second day after staying in Beverly, Demi came to visit.
"Long, they agreed to your request." Demi said these words with difficulty. "But, as a director, I still hope that you will not interfere too much with my shooting."
What can Demi do? He is actually just a small director who has never made a top-notch film. The ones he made before were all small-budget commercial films that were funny, violent and criminal, or funny and violent.
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Commonly known as B-level movies.
Faced with him and Wu Long, it is a normal and correct decision for Lion Pictures to choose Wu Long. If it were him, he would do the same.
Wu Long has won two Golden Hill Awards for Best Foreign Language Film, one Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, and this year's Oscar for Best Film and Best Director.
It can be said that if Wu Long kicked him out and did it himself, Lion Pictures would support and choose Wu Long without hesitation.
He was also very imaginative at the beginning, thinking that Wu Long failed to win the best actor, so maybe he could trick Wu Long into playing the leading role.
In this way, even if he is a mediocre director, he can still make a lot of money from this very ordinary commercial violent crime film.
In fact, in the Western film market, B-level films are the king of commercial films. The investment is small, the cycle is short, and the profit is high, so there is no need to worry about a big splash. The return rate is much higher than those films that invest heavily at every turn.
Even if it fails and is sold to a movie channel, the website will still be able to recover the cost.
"I'm a little surprised. Why did you and Lion Pictures agree to my request without reading my script? If I were in your position, I would also feel that my own request is a bit excessive."
Wu Long guessed that it was Rocky's incident that made Lion Pictures agree to his request.
"Rocky's success made them change their minds." Demi replied.
Sure enough, as I thought, Wu Long nodded secretly in his heart. Changed his mind? Wu Long thought it was best to speed up the decision.
Anyone who cares about Rocky can imagine that he is the person behind the scenes. He won a UFC champion, made Rocky famous, saved Rocky's mother, and made Weiner Pictures make a lot of money. Such a multi-profit
Planning is enough to put him at the top of the marketing world.
It is normal for such a capable person to charge a high price. Lion Pictures believes that Wu Long will not ruin his own brand. Besides, making this kind of film not only has a short cycle, but also requires low investment.
Why not give it a try?
The benefits cannot always go to Weiner Pictures, they also want a share. I believe that Wu Long proposed such a price to show Weiner Pictures that Weiner Pictures is not just one film company.
Wu Long signed the contract and gave the script to Demi.
"The Silence of the Lambs".
Just looking at the name, Demi was a little confused. Is this the title of a serial killer movie?
He opened it and flipped through it, and was quickly attracted to the script.
"This script is great!"
"Long, I have to say that you are really an all-around genius!"
"This script is a hundred times better than my previous script!"
Wu Long stretched out his hand.
"Wish us a happy cooperation?"
Demi shakes hands with Wu Long.
“A pleasure to work with!”
"I'll make preparations right away and we'll start shooting soon!"
Demi left in a hurry. His inner excitement grew bigger and bigger, this was a good movie!
With a good script and a good actor like Wu Long, it will definitely be a success!
The sooner filming starts, the better for him. If someone gets jealous and takes away his director's position, that's not impossible.
Wu Long watched Demi's car drive away. Selling the script was also money. According to his request, the copyright of the script was in his hands, not in the hands of Lion Pictures.
This is the same as "300", the copyright is also in his hands. Of course, the film company that invested in the filming has priority.
On the filming set, Wu Long met the heroine Judy.
The majority of the entire film's filming funds were used to pay Wu Long's script and actors' remuneration, and the share was calculated separately.
As a result, Demi couldn't afford to hire a big-name actress. Originally, his script was a B-level movie. Why would he hire a big-name actress? Where would the money come from? Who would come to Bin?
Before looking for Wu Long, except for the male protagonist, basically all the people he should be looking for were found. Suddenly, his forehead felt hot and he wanted to see if he could fool Wu Long.
The Judy she had previously found was good in acting, but she never got her acting chops. After hiring Wu Lung, Demi didn't plan to change the lead actress.
In Haolaihu, there are many, many actresses like Judy.
Judy was just one of them. When she agreed to star, she had no idea about acting with Wu Lung. Because Demi had not approached Wu Lung at that time, and the script was Demi's original script.
She was really excited for a long time when she learned that she would be acting with Wu Long. She felt that her luck had come!
As an actor from Haolaihu, even if you didn’t know Wu Long last year, you should get to know Wu Long this year.
Even if you don’t know Wu Lung from Haoska, the style of "Rocky" is now sweeping the entire McRickin Country, and you should know that it was Wu Lung’s work.
Quietly, Wu Long promoted one person to fame.
Even if this person is not an actor, but was once just a sparring partner in a street boxing gym, in Wu Long's hands, he can still become famous!
However, Judy found that Wu Long looked at her a little strangely.
This gave her a bad idea. Haolaihu is a place of glory, but also a dirty place. Because there are too many actresses who want to become famous.
Demi also had thoughts about her, but she refused, even if she didn't act in Demi's role, it didn't matter. Because Demi couldn't possibly promote her to the throne of the Oscar-winning actress.
Of course, even if Demi could do it, she thought she would refuse.
At least, she will stick to herself.
When Wu Long saw Judy, he thought of the heroine he met in the world of "Silence of the Lambs".
Could it be that he or his system is really affecting the world?
Or as he develops, he slowly discovers the shadow of his previous world in this world?
According to the movie information, the original heroine had already won an Oscar for Best Actress before she starred in "The Silence of the Lambs" and was a veritable actress.
But the Judy in front of her is an actor who is still working hard.
However, this drama should make her the best actress in the Oscars.
"Hello, I am Wu Long."
Judy, who wanted to say hello first, quickly replied: "Hello."
Then, he reported his name again.
"Wu Long, when is the show time? I have time."
Wu Long waved his hand.
"There's no need to act opposite, we'll act directly, and I'll have to rush back to film my own scene..."
Judy was stunned, is the best director so domineering? Although your acting skills are indeed very good, you are not the best actor, right?
Then I heard Wu Long continue to say: "Don't worry, I will take you into the play. In this play, I guarantee that you have a great chance of winning the Best Actress in the Oscars."
Bring me into the play? Judy couldn't help but think of what the actors in "300" said about Wu Long being brought into the play.
However, almost everyone thinks that this is just propaganda by Weiner Pictures.
Not only Judy continued to be stunned, but also Demi who was standing beside her was stunned.
Haoskar's Best Director, that's it...
Demi didn't know how to describe it in words.
Wu Long turned his head and looked at Demi.
"I only have sixteen minutes of play, otherwise why do you think I would take on this play? I have to film it myself."
Huh? Demi thought, did you write this script because you only had to act in it for sixteen minutes?
Just listen to Wu Long continue to say to him and Judy:
"I make the final decision on the plays I perform. You can learn from me and it will be good for you. Other than that, it's up to you to perform. Demi, you don't have to worry anymore. I'll take your right to speak."
Chapter completed!