Rebirth of Hong Kong - 1978

Chapter 1872 Two Directors
"In fact, I have been polishing your script, but you also know that a good script is not easy to write, let alone this is a comedy."

Naturally, Lin Daoqiu would not admit that he had forgotten Eddie Murphy, so he made up an excuse.

Even if Lin Daoqiu didn't make excuses, Eddie Murphy didn't dare to have any dissatisfaction with Lin Daoqiu. After all, if he didn't have this opportunity, he might have to continue to struggle for I don't know how many years to get ahead.

"Of course, I fully understand this point. It really takes a long time to create a good script. I completely agree with this point."

Eddie Murphy was so happy that he was a little incoherent. After all, he had been waiting for so long, how could he not be excited now that it was finally going to be the end of all hardships.

"This is the script I wrote for you, take a look."

After Lin Daoqiu finished speaking, he took a script out of the bag and put it on the table.

Eddie Murphy picked up the script carefully, and carefully read it word by word.

The name of the play is "Beverly Hills Cop," and it's an action comedy.

Speaking of which, this play is actually Eddie Murphy's famous work. Originally, "Beverly Hills Cop" should have been produced and distributed by Paramount in 1984 and directed by Martin Brest.

The director made a decision that was beyond most people's expectations. He found a little-known actor Eddie Murphy to play the leading actor in this play.

But what everyone didn't expect was that this seemingly ordinary movie has earned 3.16 million US dollars in box office revenue worldwide.

Eddie Murphy officially became famous in Hollywood with this play, and then gradually became the most famous comedian in Hollywood.

Lin Daoqiu asked Fang Jinsheng to check, and found that the show "Beverly Hills Cop" did not appear.

Since Eddie Murphy was still unknown, it was only natural for him to play the leading role in this drama.

"This is an action comedy. I think it's very suitable for you to play. My budget for this movie is 2000 million US dollars."

Lin Daoqiu's budget for "Beverly Hills Detective" is not high, it can even be said to be a bit low.

But for Eddie Murphy, to be able to play the leading role in a $2000 million movie, he already has nothing else to ask for.

"Mr. Lin, please don't worry. I will definitely try to figure out this role when I go back. I will never let you down. Please rest assured."

Eddie Murphy has already made up his mind that he must play the leading actor in "Beverly Hills Cop" well, because this is an opportunity he has been waiting for for a long time.

"I believe in your ability, and this drama is tailor-made for you. I believe you will play very well in it. Of course, the success of this drama depends largely on whether you have Wonderful play."

Lin Daoqiu's words made Eddie Murphy feel pressured, but as the saying goes, only with pressure can there be motivation. Now I am afraid that no one wants "Beverly Hills Cop" to succeed more than Eddie Murphy.

At this moment, a person came in from outside the coffee shop. When Fang Jinsheng saw him, he immediately waved to that person.

"Mr. Martin Brest has arrived."

The director Lin Daoqiu was looking for this time was none other than Martin Brest, who was in charge of directing "Beverly Hills Cop" in his previous life.

For Lin Daoqiu's invitation to him, Martin Brest is naturally very happy. After all, Lin Daoqiu is now a Hollywood hero.

Moreover, Magic Studio is well-known all over the world. Martin Brest admires Lin Daoqiu very much, and he will naturally be very happy if he can cooperate with him.

"Hi Mr. Lin, I'm Martin Brest, nice to meet you."

Martin Brest stretched out his hand immediately after walking in front of Lin Daoqiu.

Lin Daoqiu held the opponent's hand with a smile, and then introduced him.

"This is Eddie Murphy, the leading actor in your new movie."

Hearing that Lin Daoqiu had already found the leading actor for him, Martin Brest didn't have too many thoughts. After all, there are two kinds of directors in Hollywood. One kind just needs to make the movie well and the other doesn't need him to do it. Tube.

The other is to be in charge of everything from actors to scripts, but it can be said that there are very few people who can do that, so he naturally belongs to the first type.

"Mr. Blaster, you can just call me Eddie, I am very pleased to meet you."

"You can just call me Martin, Eddie, you don't mind if I call you that. Although I haven't read the script yet, I think you must be a very good comedian when I see you."

Martin Brest is very good at talking. When he and Eddie Murphy met, the two seemed to hit it off.

For Lin Daoqiu, Martin Brest seems to be easy to get along with. If this is the case, he should not need to worry about the drama "Beverly Hills Detective".

"This is the script of a new play. The general plot has already been written, but if there is something that needs to be revised, you can consider it at your own discretion."

Lin Daoqiu handed over a script of "Beverly Hills Detective" to Martin Brest.

Knowing that this script was written by Lin Daoqiu, of course Martin Brest would not say that he would change the script as soon as they met. After all, he did not think that his ability to write scripts was better than Lin Daoqiu.

"I will read the script carefully when I go back. What I want to know now is some specific details about this "Beverly Hills Cop", such as budget and actors, and your expectations for this drama."

Unlike Eddie Murphy, Martin Brest is not in a hurry to read the script. He wants to know Lin Daoqiu's views and expectations on the play "Beverly Hills Detective".

"The budget of this movie is 2000 million US dollars. My expectation for this movie is that the box office can be as high as possible. It's as simple as that."

"As for the other roles, MGM will make proper arrangements. Martin, you are mainly responsible for the film side."

Although Lin Daoqiu didn't say it clearly, Martin Brest could understand Lin Daoqiu's meaning, that is, let him only be responsible for filming, and he doesn't need to intervene in other things.

Although he felt a little helpless, Martin Brest also knew that with his current status, it was absolutely impossible to negotiate rights with these movie tycoons.

If Martin Brest refused to direct "Beverly Hills Detective" because of this, then Lin Daoqiu would not feel anything, he could find someone else to shoot.

But once Martin Brest makes this decision, it may be difficult for him to receive a job at MGM in the future.

(End of this chapter)