Chapter 1363 Don't all choose third- and fourth-tier actors? (Amendment)
Humanity is always windy, no matter what happens after a thousand years. Although Kaiyuan has a clear ambition, Tianbao will never come to an end.
This sentence basically means that Tang Xuanzong's style of not seeking death will not lead to death. There is nothing wrong with Tang Xuanzong being an enlightened emperor in the early period, but it cannot cover up his mediocrity, debauchery and immorality in the later period.
If there is anyone who can compete with King Zhou in terms of style, it is Tang Xuanzong.
After all, King Zhou did not rob his son's wife, as Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty did.
If you don't seek death, you won't die. The other person is actually this guy Vin Diesel. To say that this guy is also a good actor, he must be talented and talented in acting, and he must have a good body shape. At first glance, he is a natural
A person with a role like a hero warrior.
Of course, if this guy plays a gangster role, he will at least be on par with Stallone Schwarzenegger in terms of physique. In the early stages, Vin Diesel's physique was actually very strong, with muscles all over his body, but this guy's temper...
It's really not that good. As the fortune teller Rob Cohen said, this guy has been banned.
Alexander said with some confusion: "Why does this guy have to be cast? You must know that the blocked person, if it means that we recruit him into our crew, it means that we are against John Frankheimer. After all, it is
If we activate this guy that Haimo has banned, it will break Haimo's ban and create an enemy for us."
Although Heimo is not particularly famous, he has very strong connections in the circle and is one of those people with extensive connections. If he is successful, he may not be able to achieve much. He is far away from the four major
There is still a big gap between legendary directors. But if he wants to ruin someone's business, it is relatively easy in Hollywood.
Therefore, regarding a matter like this, even if Alexander thought that Ye Ming wanted to recruit Vin Diesel, he still wanted to persuade him.
Ye Ming said very stubbornly: "This is not a question of offending, this is a question related to our box office. If we want this Fast and Furious movie to not end up being a global road movie,
Then looking for Vin Diesel is the best choice."
The last road movie, this one was one that Universal was unwilling to mention. It was so embarrassing and the box office was so low. Alexander hesitated for a moment, but instead of saying anything against it, he nodded and said, "Okay.
, I won’t say anything else. You are the one who chooses the role, and you invest the money. It’s up to you. I’m just reminding you and giving you a suggestion.”
Ye Ming has the right to choose roles. This matter is written in the contract. Therefore, when it comes to such a question, Ye Ming himself said that whoever he chooses to star must be chosen, especially when it comes to investment.
One of the people is Ye Ming himself. No matter what Alexander thinks, one thing is very certain, that is, Ye Ming will definitely not watch his money go down the drain.
Therefore, at a time like this, Ye Ming was very insistent on choosing Vin Diesel to play this role. At a time like this, Alexander and Rob Cohen had nothing else to say.
Ye Ming finally said very decisively: "If this is the case, let's confirm Vin Diesel first. Also, I want to find another heroine for me. One is named Michelle Rodri.
Getz’s actress.”
Now Rob Cohen couldn't sit still. Who knows who Michelle is? Ye Ming always finds a second-tier or even third-tier actor. This is absolutely unforgivable.
Forget it about Vin Diesel, although it’s harder to deal with someone with the same temper and he’s been banned.
But at least it is said that Spielberg admires this guy very much.
This is how it is in the entertainment industry. If a top master admires you, your reputation will increase very quickly. Spielberg is obviously a top master like this. A top master cannot be any more.
One of the top masters.
Therefore, although Vin Diesel is a second-tier actor, at least his reputation is relatively high in the industry. Spielberg's appreciation can at least guarantee that this guy has talent.
But what is the matter with Michelle Rodriguez? This actor has never been heard of by Rob Cohen.
Therefore, Rob Cohen thought for a while and said: "Ye Ming, although you have the right to choose the role, the contract also stipulates that you cannot harm the interests of the crew. What do you think about this woman named Michelle Rodriguez?"
Is he really an actor?
I've never heard of such an actor in Hollywood before. He's not a third-tier actor, right?"
Ye Ming thought for a while and said: "Don't tell me, it's really possible that he is a third-tier actor. Michelle is most famous for starring in the movie "Women Punch". If I remember correctly, it was in 1999."
The movie is also very good, although it is a bit niche.
It won the honor of Best Picture at the Saint-Denis Film Festival.”
Rob Cohen shrugged his shoulders and said disdainfully: "Okay, is the Saint-Denis Film Festival a country film festival? I haven't really heard of this film festival."
The attitude shown by Rob Cohen at this time is actually the attitude of a large part of people in Hollywood.
From the perspective of people in Hollywood, in fact, apart from the Oscars and the Golden Globes, the remaining film awards are the three major international film festivals in Europe, which are a little bit interesting. Even the three major international film festivals in Europe
Those are country movies.
For these three major film festivals, Hollywood superstars do not dare to guarantee that if their films are to participate, they will definitely go and participate in such a dispensable attitude. Even the three major international film festivals in Europe are full of people.
This view.
As you can imagine, things like the Saint-Denis Film Festival, the Busan Film Festival, which is better than the Tokyo Film Festival, etc., are definitely the countryside within the countryside. Most Hollywood actors and directors don't pay attention to these film festivals at all. Unless they are newcomers, maybe
I just barely pay attention to it.
A well-known director like Rob Cohen would never take a direct look at the Saint-Denis Film Festival. Ye Ming did not argue about such an issue at all, but said very definitely: "
Well, you don’t know about this problem, but you can help me find such a person.
I only have the right to choose the role. If you find someone, you can audition, but I am sure I will use this person. I will be responsible for the entire movie. If it is said that Michelle is not suitable to star in this movie, then I
Wouldn't choose her.
In terms of her character, Mihir is very suitable for this movie. Not everyone is qualified to play a bad woman. It's like Elizabeth Taylor."
At this time, Rob Cohen has nothing to say. What Ye Ming said is correct. He has the right to choose actors. As director, Rob Cohen also has this right, but this right is given by the producer.
Yes, Ye Ming happens to be one of the investors. If he says he won’t give it, he won’t. There’s nothing we can do about it.
Moreover, Ye Ming is giving face at this moment. Although he is saying that he is a little unhappy with Robbie Cohen's attitude at this time, it also means that when the person comes, you can audition, and if it is not suitable, then let him know. Of course, Ye Ming thinks that he is impossible
Choose the wrong one.
At this time, Alexander came out to smooth things over and said: "Everyone is here for work. Everyone knows Ye's acting skills. Therefore, at this time, I think Ye's choice should be right. Cohen, you first
Go contact this person and go back to the audition and we can discuss it again. If it doesn't work, you can find someone else."
In fact, Ye Ming didn't want to estrange the relationship over such an issue. When he heard this, he also said: "There is no problem with this. If after the audition, she is not suitable, then it is not impossible to find someone else."
We can discuss it, but I think we should wait until after the audition.
Although I have the right to choose roles, I must have seen their works and thought they were really suitable for our roles, so I chose them. After all, this movie also has my investment, but I don’t want my own
The investment was wasted.”
Michelle Rodriguez, a woman, has not been a good person since she was a child. She is not a good girl. She is a kind of cunning girl. She does not listen to her parents and talks back to teachers. These things are very important to her.
It's a piece of cake.
Later, she worked as an extra for more than two years. She was the kind of person who would starve to death but never get rich. Until later, Michelle starred in a movie like "Women Punch", and she was in the Saint Denis Film Festival.
Stand out on the festival.
This rising star does not mean that she has made a name for herself in Hollywood, but that she finally no longer has to be a walk-on and a company is willing to package her.
From then on, she transitioned from a walk-on to a fourth-tier actress in Hollywood.
Of course, a great director like Rob Cohen would not pay attention to a fourth-tier actor like this.
Even for an actor who is not necessarily considered to be a fourth-tier actor, this is the current living situation of Mihir. He has just broken away from the small role and has become a new actor among all the living beings in Hollywood.
Ye Ming's words actually gave Rob Cohen a step to step down. Everyone still has to work together, and Ye Ming is a financial backer.
Therefore, at this time, Rob Cohen immediately said: "I think there are basically no superstars to star in our movies. Ye Ming is considered the most famous one and won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. Let's find some more starring actors."
If it’s not famous, then I’m afraid that the film’s appeal to audiences won’t be very strong, and it might be difficult to watch at the box office.”
This means that I am very clear about this. It is best not to find a third- or fourth-tier actor for the leading role, but to find a first-tier actor, or even a superstar.
Ye Ming shrugged his shoulders easily and said: "Superstars have huge appeal, there is no doubt about this, but at this time, it does not mean that having a superstar will have box office appeal.
If it's about finding a superstar, then I can do it at this time. For example, at this time, I can find Schwarzenegger, but his salary is 25 million.
In other words, there is no problem in asking Jackson to make a guest appearance, but his salary is not five million, so do you have the nerve to ask Jackson to make a guest appearance?"
Schwarzenegger's salary when he starred in Batman: Mr. Freeze was 25 million. That was just a guest salary. Therefore, if you want Schwarzenegger to play a role, you can't think of paying less than this.
Open your mouth.
As the king of pop music, Jackson is now at his peak. Sony, Rolling Stone and other records wanted to kill Jackson, but he later beat him up, making these music giants completely shameless.
Therefore, Jackson is now at the peak of his career. Asking him to make a guest appearance, five million is really not too much. Therefore, on such a question, when Rob Cohen heard these words of Ye Ming, he finally said:
What exactly is wrong with what he said? The opinions he raised are not wrong in themselves, but the mistake lies in the wrong place. The key point is money.
The budget of the crew is only 50 million, but if Schwarzenegger is invited to come, the salary will be at least 25 million, which is the lowest budget.
As a result, half of the entire movie's budget price had to be paid to Schwarzenegger, which was simply impossible.
You should know that road movies are quite expensive. Therefore, Rob Cohen said depressingly: "If we had a larger budget, then I think it would be easier to shoot."
Isn't this nonsense? Alexander knows that if the budget is 100 million at a time, it will definitely be much looser than the budget of 50 million, but this is impossible, and even 50 million is considered difficult.
Just got it.
Ye Ming said nonchalantly: "The money doesn't seem to be very generous, but it doesn't mean there's nothing you can do. Just don't invite those superstars. Also, I've already sent invitations to all the major players in the world."
The car companies have all been invited. When the time comes, whoever gives more money will choose whose car to use in our movie. In this way, it will be quite helpful for our filming.
Judging from the current reaction, European and American cars may be relatively negative, but there are also positive companies. Hyundai from South Korea in Asia, Honda and Toyota from RB are all relatively positive. If you hype them up, you can bring these few local companies together.
If the rich man kills us, we will be much more relaxed."
This is to solicit sponsorship. In Hollywood, this kind of thing is actually very normal.