The original work of "Chaos Diary" is more literary and artistic, and has more Chinese characteristics, so its sales volume is lower than that of YU's other novels.
Although Matthew McConaughey really likes the original work, if it were to be turned into a movie and screened in the United States, I'm afraid it would be the same as the novel and a bit acclimatized.
So when he got the script, Matthew McConaughey was worried that these issues would be brought to the script.
But after reading the script, he found that he was overthinking it. YU obviously knew what the audience wanted to see better than he did.
Although the setting of the original work is still used, the story is completely different.
Compared with the original novel, the movie script has more dramatic conflicts and a faster pace.
Another point is that although the script can still see some things related to Chinese culture, it is more close to the United States. In this way, there is no problem of acclimatization.
After reading the script, Matthew McConaughey laughed at himself.
He laughed at himself for being so naive that he would question a master screenwriter like YU, when one "Sniper Phone Booth" could already prove everything.
Jimmy and Lewis noticed that Matthew McConaughey had read the script and walked over with a smile.
"How's it going, Matthew, are you satisfied with these two scripts?" Jimmy asked.
"Of course." Matthew McConaughey said without hesitation.
Jimmy smiled and clapped his hands and said, "Very good. Since you are satisfied, we should talk about the specific details. But before that, I need to take you to meet Doug Liman. I told you just now that he
You will be the director of these two movies. Although YU recommended you to be the protagonist, we still have to give full respect to the director."
"Did YU recommend me?"
"Of course." Jimmy smiled and said, "He has always been very optimistic about you. Don't you remember? He also recommended you to play the role of Stu."
"I remember." Matthew McConaughey nodded, feeling both grateful and surprised.
He thinks that his acting skills are pretty good and his looks are okay, but there are many people who are better looking and better acting than him, so he can't figure out why YU thinks so highly of him.
He and YU have never even met.
Jimmy seemed to have noticed Matthew McConaughey's doubts, and said with a smile: "Matthew, I was actually quite surprised at first as to why YU was so optimistic about you, but after several contacts, I found that you have a certain
Innate ability, this ability will make you an excellent actor. Work hard, and there will be heavier tasks assigned to you in the future."
…
Doug Liman was initially opposed to Deep Space Company appointing an actor. After hearing that it was the actor who played Stu, he relaxed and said he would give Matthew McConaughey an audition.
In the audition, Matthew McConaughey performed very well.
In fact, there was no need to audition at all. Doug Liman knew that Matthew McConaughey could do the job because he had watched "Phone Booth" and was deeply impressed by Matthew McConaughey's performance.
The reason why he insists on auditioning is to ensure that there will be no problems. On the other hand, Doug Liman is also fighting for his rights as a director. If he does not fight for it as much as possible at this time, he is worried that Deep Space Company will be involved in subsequent filming.
Intervene and affect the work.
After that, Doug Liman started to get busy. He had to make two movies at once, which was a big test for him. Deep Space Company assigned him the leading actor, but gave him the choice of other roles.
He, so in addition to busy with funding matters, he is also busy looking for roles.
In fact, there was nothing complicated about funding. He invested some money himself, and invested some money in Deep Space. His father knew that he was cooperating with Deep Space Company, and helped him contact a few companies to invest some money, and everything was done.
Moreover, the companies his father was looking for were all in the industry. Not only did he have the funds, but he also had the publicity.
…
At Yanjing Forbidden City Film Company, Zhang Heping was sitting in the office, quietly waiting for the guests to arrive.
After a while, Han Shanping, director of Yanjing Film Studio, arrived first.
"Mr. Zhang, what are your orders for calling me here today?"
As soon as he entered the door, Han Shanping asked with a smile.
Forbidden City Pictures was jointly funded by Yanjing TV, Yanjing Art Center and other units. Within a few days of its establishment, everything had a new look.
After the company was established, it must be anxious to start the plan and couldn't keep waiting, so Han Shanping guessed that Zhang Heping called him here this time probably because of the new plan.
Zhang Heping poured a cup of tea for Han Shanping, offered another cigarette, and said with a smile: "Don't worry, I've also made an appointment with a few others. Let's talk together when they arrive."
Han Shanping lit the cigarette and asked curiously: "Who are the others?"
"And Gao Jun, they are all in the industry. You will know when we get here soon," Zhang Heping said.
"Can't you tell me in advance?"
"What's the rush? I've told you now, and I'll have to say it again later."
After hearing what Zhang Heping said, Han Shanping didn't ask any more questions and sat quietly on the sofa, puffing away his breath.
After about half an hour, everyone finally arrived.
After everyone arrived, Zhang Heping sent a document to each of them. The content of the document was an investigation report on the specific situation of the Lunar New Year stalls in Hong Kong. This document was not too long and included the movies and box office data of the Lunar New Year stalls in Hong Kong in recent years.
When they were looking at the information, Zhang Heping expressed his thoughts: "The domestic film market has not been prosperous in the past two years, and there are many factors involved. But I am calling you here today not to discuss with you why the film market is not prosperous. I
I called you here to solve the problem."
Han Shanping glanced at the information for a few times, then looked at Zhang Heping: "Mr. Zhang, look at this situation, do you have something in mind?"
Zhang Heping said with a smile, "I can't say it's scientific, it's just an idea. Let's talk about it and let's discuss it. It's hard to sell things in street stores, and they still do promotions. If the movie market is not prosperous, we must do something. Then we
How does the film industry do promotion?”
Having said this, Zhang Heping pointed to the information in his hand, "We still have something to learn from, Xiangjiang's Lunar New Year stalls..."
Others gradually understood that in order to boost the film market, Zhang Heping wanted to learn from Xiangjiang and set up a Lunar New Year show in the mainland.
Others agreed with Zhang Heping's proposal, and the example of Xiangjiang also illustrates well that the Lunar New Year holiday is on the way.
It's just that the concept of Lunar New Year does not mean that you can just put your upper and lower lips in the middle. It must be recognized by the audience.
If you want to be recognized by the audience, you must first have one or more high-quality movies played during the Lunar New Year.
Just like a store doing promotions, there must be products on the shelves.
The reason why Zhang Heping called Han Shanping and the others here today was actually to discuss this issue and to invite them to work together to come up with a plan.
Halfway through the conversation, Han Shanping said: "I have two suggestions. First, we recruit scripts from the society, and we will choose whoever's script is good. Second, we can try to find a deep space company to cooperate.
"
"Deep Space Company?" Zhang Heping frowned.
Of course, Zhang Heping also knew that Deep Space Company was now very powerful, but in his mind, he still believed that Deep Space Company was their rival.
Chapter completed!