The peak acting skills of the actor

Chapter 252

"Okay, okay, don't worry!"

Wang Ze picked up the phone, agreed a few times softly, then hung up and put it back in his pocket.

Looking at Jonathan, he smiled and said, "Mr. Jonathan, just received the news that we have made a final decision. Regarding this "Silence of the Lambs", we will choose to invest."

"That's great, happy cooperation, this film will not let you down, please believe me, it must be a very good work." Jonathan raised the wine glass on the dining table and gestured.

Wang Ze chuckled, picked up his wine glass, clinked with Jonathan and took a few sips.

Then Wang Ze said: "The next step is to agree on the relevant follow-up matters."

In the case of a clear division of labor in the Hollywood film and television industry in the United States, the system of making a film is different from that in Europe or Asia. They have an actor-centered system here, while Asia and Europe have a director-centered system.

That is to say, in a movie, actors have great rights, and they often have great authority to modify characters, plots and even choose actors.

But this time is different from the past. This investment was raised by Jonathan himself, which means that he found the money, and Jonathan has the final say in many places.

The call Wang Ze just received was from Cheng Feng. From Cheng Feng's tone of voice, it's not hard to tell that Cheng Feng is determined to win the role of Hannibal and is very urgent.

Out of trust in Cheng Feng, Wang Ze believed that this movie would definitely become an excellent work like Cheng Feng's previous films.

The key is to rely on this movie, if Cheng Feng participates and can meet expectations, then he can also establish a subsidiary of Lotte Media in the United States, and rely on this shareholder style to gain popularity and expand overseas markets.

If Cheng Feng is out of love for the character, then Wang Ze is out of long-term consideration for the future development of Lotte Media.

In any case, the role of Hannibal, whether Cheng Feng or Wang Ze, is very important to both of them.

But how to make your own request is also skillful. Don't think that if you invest money, Jonathan will obediently submit.

Others don’t know what happened, but it doesn’t work here with Jonathan. After all, an old man in his 80s has spent his entire life struggling in the three-acre land of Hollywood. With his connections, he can find employers as long as he spends time. .

The reason why Jonathan was so eager to find investment in a short period of time, and thus chose to contact Wang Ze, was probably because the old man didn't want to spend time on things other than movies.

"I'm over 80 years old, and time doesn't wait for me!" Wang Ze murmured to himself. He could understand why Jonathan was so eager. At Jonathan's age, it was indeed a race against time.

Wang Ze continued: "Mr. Jonathan, since we have chosen to invest, when the film is completed and released in China, we, Lotte Media, must do the publicity."

"That's right, since you have chosen to invest in this film, then the distribution of this film in China will indeed be undertaken by you."

"Mr. Jonathan, I hope you can also consider our situation. As we all know, the main business of our Lotte Media is in Huaguo.

For a film to be released, pre-stage publicity, and distribution, there is an investment of at least tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of dollars. "

Wang Ze is not exaggerating. Movies that are often screened in Huaguo often hype that a movie will cost hundreds of millions of dollars.

But when the audience saw the film, they found those barely-there special effects, and some would complain: "This special effect, some people who haven't made short videos did it well. Is this your multi-million-dollar movie?"

In fact, the entire film did cost hundreds of millions.

Excluding the shooting cost, actors' remuneration, special effects, and other expenses, these production costs are not mentioned for the time being. In fact, more money is spent on the promotion and distribution of the film.

The publicity is deep, and if you don't pay attention to it, you will lose everything.

For a filmmaker who has been in Hollywood for so many years, Jonathan certainly knows this. Since Lotte Media chooses to invest in this film, when the film is released, they will inevitably undertake Huaguo's promotion and distribution.

In this way, Lotte Media's investment will not be limited to this.

When Wang Ze saw Jonathan's appearance, he knew that Jonathan should also understand what he was talking about.

But it's not enough, we have to add weight, and then strike while the iron is hot: "But this is only within the territory of China, but within Asia, we, Lotte Media, at least have our own business in Southeast Asia, South Korea, and Neon.

If nothing else, the announcements of these countries are also jointly announced by our Lotte Media and companies from other countries.

So when it comes to the investment and high risk involved, I must consider it for Lotte Media, which I am in charge of.

I have a request, please Mr. Jonathan, you must agree. "

Jonathan nodded, and then said: "Mr. Wang, you can tell me directly. If you can, I will seriously consider your request."

"That is, for the role of Hannibal, I hope Cheng Feng, an actor with high box office guarantees in Asia today, will play the role. What do you think?"

"Cheng Feng!"

Jonathan felt a little familiar, as if he had heard of this actor somewhere.

Wang Ze hurriedly introduced: "Mr. Jonathan may not know, but this actor has a very good box office appeal in Asia.

More importantly, relying on his unique acting talent, he has come to today step by step with his works.

Xiao Zhang, bring me my tablet and show Mr. Jonathan. "

Xiao Zhang, not far away, hesitated a little, hurried to Wang Ze and said, "Mr. Wang, there is no sorting of Cheng Feng's information on the tablet."

"Nonsense, search the Internet now! There are so many video clips on the Internet, aren't they ready-made?"

Of course, the conversation between the two was in Chinese, and Jonathan couldn't understand it either.

But at this moment, Jonathan suddenly said: "You mean, are you talking about the actors who starred in the movie Infernal Affairs? One I know is an old Asian star, and the other is a young man. The Cheng Feng you are talking about is The young man?"

"Yes, it turns out that Mr. Jonathan has already seen his works."

"Infernal Affairs is indeed a good work."

In order to ensure that Cheng Feng could leave a better impression on this ancient old man, Wang Ze hastily introduced: "Actually, Infernal Affairs is just one of his works, and he still has many wonderful roles. I believe that when you look at Seeing the other roles he plays, you will definitely understand the excellence of this Chinese actor."

But Jonathan shook his head at this moment and said, "No need!"

Wang Ze's complexion changed, and he hurriedly tried to persuade him, "I think Mr. Jonathan, you should think about it more. The actor I recommend to you is definitely a very good person!"

(End of this chapter)