Hollywood Hunter

Burbank, Universal Studios.

The two cars stopped one after the other outside the dedicated studio for the Victoria's Secret show.

The driver of a luxury Cadillac SUV in front got out of the car and pulled the door. Madonna stepped out of the car, and a white man in his 30s who got off the BMW convertible behind him walked over.

Madonna and the man walked to the studio together and said: "David, no matter whether it is successful or not, you must remember to owe me a favor. If it weren't for me to call Simon, he would not necessarily agree to meet you. Many people are staring at this. The project. Although "Alien 3" is smashed, as long as you can do this fashion show and impress Simon, it will be easy to gain a foothold in Hollywood."

The man beside Madonna was named David Fincher.

Like many famous Hollywood directors, David Fincher has been interested in movies since he was a child. Coupled with some contacts, he found a job in Lucasfilm at the age of 19 and participated in the 1983 Star Wars: Jedi Behind the scenes production of "Counter Strike".

However, Hollywood is not so easy to enter after all.

Throughout the 1980s, Finch was more of a director of music MVs and commercials, but he quickly emerged in the industry. Not only did he make Nike commercials, he also shot MVs for top musicians such as Smith Spaceship and Madonna.

Just last year, Vinci finally got his first plan to direct a movie, and it was also the sequel of Fox's heavyweight "Alien" series "Alien 3".

However, this directing experience is like a nightmare.

The script was overthrown and rebuilt, Fox rushed over the schedule, creative disagreements with the producer, film budget overruns, etc. Almost all situations that often occur in the process of Hollywood film production were encountered by David Fincher.

Although the film was finally completed, the result of the matter was not good.

"Alien 3", which was released on June 19, relied on the accumulated popularity of the "Alien" series and Fox's spare no effort to announce it. It won $26.84 million in the box office in the first week of the start, which seems pretty good.

However, because of poor reputation, the box office of "Alien 3" fell by a staggering 58% the following week, which is almost the biggest weekly box office dive in this summer class.

In the past four weeks, the single-week box office of "Alien 3" has only left 4.09 million US dollars, and the cumulative box office is only 47.96 million US dollars. Considering the "Alien 3" production budget of up to 50 million US dollars, Fox will certainly not be able to recover the cost in the short term.

After this incident, David Fincher originally felt that he should be silent for a few more years in the field of commercials and MV. However, suddenly another opportunity emerged.

Simon Westero's recent fashion lingerie show is looking for a director.

And it happens to be a director who is good at commercials and MV.

For practitioners in the MV circle who intend to enter Hollywood, this is simply a golden opportunity.

Even though he has entered Hollywood for half his feet, David Fincher got in touch with the Victoria's Secret project team for the first time, and tried to help talk about items through the contacts he accumulated over the years.

Hollywood is a social circle, and someone can often do more with less.

David Fincher was able to work in Lucasfilm at the age of 19 because one of their neighbors happened to be a producer under Lucasfilm.

Speaking of which, it would be more certain if David Giller, the producer of the "Alien" series could be allowed to come forward.

David Giller was one of the three notable producers of Simon Westero’s famous "Running Laura" at the beginning, and he was a promotion to that young man. Moreover, Giller is also a contract producer under Daenerys Entertainment while producing the "Alien" series for Fox.

However, although the two parties are very ‘familiar’ because of the cooperation of "Alien 3", the relationship is very bad, and they belong to the kind that they don’t want to deal with anymore. Directors and producers with creative differences are born enemies, and it is obviously impossible to ask Giller to help.

Fortunately, in addition to David Giller, David Fincher also knows another person who is said to have a very good relationship with Westeros, and it is Madonna who is next to him at this time.

David Fincher served as the MV director of several songs by Madonna in the past few years, and the relationship between the two parties is pretty good.

Trying to contact him, Madonna responded quickly to him, and Westero wanted to see him today.

The two said they entered the studio with a smile, and a staff member greeted him, saying that Simon was already waiting for them.

Passing through the corridor divided into different working areas, there are busy figures everywhere on both sides. Madonna was also attracted by the dazzling array of angel wings in a compartment. If Simon was not waiting, she would almost go in for a try.

Originally, the working areas on both sides of the corridor were already busy enough, and when they came to the end of the corridor, the open space with a catwalk was filled with people.

In this circle, both of them can see that camera lighting and other shooting props are being arranged here.

Madonna saw the figure of a certain young man at a glance. Simon was standing with another man with the same tall long hair, pointing and saying something.

The staff took the two to the rest area, said a few moments, and walked towards Simon.

Someone brought coffee, and Madonna thanked him, holding the cup at random and continuing to look at Simon a few times, turning to David Fincher, only to find that his expression was a little strange, so she asked: "What's wrong?"

David Fincher hesitated, pointed to the man beside Simon, and said, "That's Michael Bay."

Madonna still has some doubts: "Huh?"

David Fincher still looked a little strange and explained: "Bei, like me, worked in Lucasfilm. I remember clearly that in 1980, he was only 15 years old at the time. Moreover, Bei is also the most recent. The most watched music MV and commercial film director in the industry in 2005, he shot the commercial film of Coca-Cola two years ago."

After a pause, Vinci added: "Bei's style is indeed more suitable for this fashion show than me."

Even so, there is not much disappointment in Vinci's expression.

Westeros has obviously chosen the director of the Victoria's Secret show, and even Vinci himself has to admit that Michael Bay’s shooting style is more suitable for directing this show than himself. Then, it is only natural that Westeros will choose each other.

However, since Westeros has chosen the director and asked himself to come and see him, this obviously means another opportunity.

Madonna was not stupid, she turned her head around, and quickly understood, and smiled: "It seems that you owe me a little bit more favorably."

The two waited for a while, and Simon finally came over, wearing Michael Bay next to him.

Simon is dressed in casual T-shirts and slacks today, but Michael Bay is a neat shirt and trousers, which looks serious.

Seeing this situation, Madonna couldn't help feeling that the more casually dressed, the boss's stalk, but it didn't prevent her from getting up with a smile, and unceremoniously spread her arms to ask Simon for a hug.

Simon reluctantly hugged Madonna and felt it a few times. He smiled and said, "It's too small, it doesn't feel at all."

"Men are really greedy, mine is actually just right. Do you like silicone?"

Simon and Vinci shook hands, introduced Michael Bay next to them, and then said to Madonna again: "I mean, you are too young."

Madonna caught a glimpse of several tall and hot models at the scene, and realized that she was only 1.6 meters tall, and in front of these big goblins, she was really not competitive. However, Queen Mai was never a person who lacked self-confidence. She immediately said: "You don't know it, there are small benefits." She licked her red lips provocatively, and said to Simon with flowing eyes: "Simon Maybe we should really find time to talk about this topic privately."

In front of Queen Mai, Simon always felt that he was the target of hunting and collecting stamps.

This feeling was not good at all, so I simply ignored the Queen's words and motioned to Vinci and Bei, who were a little embarrassed, to sit down together.

Madonna sat next to Simon and said: "Finch just said that he knows this Mr. Bei."

Simon does not know the details of Lucasfilm, but it is not surprising.

Both of them are in the same circle, and they are not unknown. It is natural to know each other.

Now that they know all of them, some things are easier to say clearly. Simon said straight to Vinci: "I've seen you shoot a few MV samples. The overall style is dark and melancholy. Although very artistic, it is not suitable for this fashion show. . So, I chose Bei."

David Fincher did not look disappointed, and nodded, "I also think Mike is more suitable than me."

Simon looked at Vinci a few times and smiled: "You should have guessed it. Letting you come over today is indeed another matter, a movie. I want you to try it."

David Fincher couldn't help but cheer up.

Originally, Michael Bay, who was a little proud in front of Finch because of this opportunity, was a little bit envious when he was surprised. However, thinking of Westeros' previous conversation with him, he quickly relieved. As long as he earnestly completes this big show, he is also expected to test the waters in Hollywood.

Simon didn’t sell it, and soon went on to say: “This is a crime thriller about a serial murderer who uses the seven deadly sins in Catholic teachings to kill. The script will be given to you later. We will now talk about "What do you think is your personal problem with this movie?"

David Fincher didn't want to mention "Alien 3", but when you think about the relationship between Westeros and David Giller, if the other party wants to know something, it seems so simple that he can't hide it.

There are many reasons for the failure of the "Alien 3" project. Vinci had been complaining more about the studio and the producers before, but he was reluctant to admit his problems.

After hesitating for a while, Finci finally said: "I think it's mainly because I directed a film for the first time, and I have some lack of experience."

Simon smiled and shook his head: "It's not the problem, I know your qualifications, and your basic skills are very solid."

Facing Simon's gaze, David Fincher hesitated for a while before finally saying: "Perhaps, I pay too much attention to details."

Simon nodded this time.

In addition to the gloomy and cold style of the director himself, the biggest feature of David Fincher's films is the attention to detail. In this respect, Finch is actually somewhat similar to Cameron. It is precisely because of the habit of tangling details that the production cost of David Finch's movies has been high.

Similarly, control the details and create classics.

David Fincher is not very productive, but on the original timeline, he has produced a series of classic movies that are highly regarded by fans, such as "The Seven Deadly Sins", "Fight Club", and "The Lost Lover".

"Actually, attention to detail is not a shortcoming. The key is to be restrained. You can only control the scale," Simon quickly said: "I really like the style of your previous MVs, "Alien 3". I have also watched it. As a commercial film, it’s not too bad in general, and there is a lot of your own unique understanding in the film. Although the North American box office is not high, according to the information I got, the film’s box office performance in overseas markets is actually Yes, Fox will definitely recover the cost."

For a film director, no matter how many fans are sought after and no matter how many awards he won, in the final analysis, he still has to rely on the box office to speak.

David Fincher was also relieved when Simon said this.

If the cost can be recovered through global releases, "Alien 3" will not become a big obstacle to his continued development in Hollywood.

"For this "Seven Deadly Sins", I hope you can show your style in the MV and "Alien 3". As for the cost, after reading the script, you carefully consider it and make a budget for yourself. My request to you is that you must complete this movie strictly according to your own budget." Simon said, with a bit of joke: "Of course, if you make a budget of 100 million US dollars, I think this There is no need to continue the project."

The original "Seven Deadly Sins" was released in 1995. In fact, the script of this movie was written by Hollywood screenwriter Andrew Kevin Walker last year, and the copyright of the movie was successfully transferred to Daenerys Entertainment.

Simon had already considered this project before, and he also noticed David Fincher, who directed "Alien 3".

After planning another film plan for next year recently, Simon decided to start the project ahead of schedule. If all goes well, the schedule of "The Seven Deadly Sins" will be set for Halloween next year.

In terms of main creation, of course the original is the best.

Director David Fincher, one of the leading male characters Morgan Freeman, Simon did not intend to be higher.

It's the other actor, Brad Pitt, and Simon has already planned to change.

"Superman" has started shooting, and the schedule is next summer. According to the production plan, Pete must have plenty of schedule.

It's just that once "Superman" is released, Brad Pitt's image as Clark Kent will be deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. This role stereotype is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, even if many years pass, the actor will be mentioned. It's easy for everyone to think of'Superman'. On the other hand, during the role of Superman, Peter's other movie roles are destined to hardly attract too much attention.