England 1986

Chapter 158 Ferguson is Coming

Patrice blushed and was too embarrassed to say anything else.

"Okay, you came back just in time, rest at home for a few days, and then continue to help me choose actors!"

"Oh? Master, are you going to make a new movie so soon?"

Patrice is a little strange, doesn't the young master have to rest for a long time after each filming?

Why are you in such a hurry this time?
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Allen frowned, wondering if Patrice hadn't read the newspaper recently, this mental awareness is not good!
"Haven't you watched the news recently? Those people are talking about me a lot."

"I am concerned about this."

Patrice looked at Allen, what big move is the young master planning to hold back?

"Well, what about the actor, or the little girl from last time, what's the name of the one you brought back?"

"Natalie Portman?"

"Yes! It's her! This time she is playing the leading role."

"what?"

Patrice is a little confused, is the young master going to make a children's cartoon movie?
Allen ignored Patrice's doubts and continued to explain: "Let's not talk about the content of the story. You choose the actor first. The heroine is this Natalie. For the rest, I want a man with a simple and honest appearance to play her father. It's better to be tall and strong, not to be British!"

"???"

"Then, for the other actors, we need two young and beautiful actresses, who are in their twenties or before 30 years old. If you can use the British, you can find a Chinese! It is best to have a vicious face. A little."

"???"

"Well, in the end, there must be older ones. One man and one woman are enough. This role is not very big. Just choose from the actors' union. You can act as you want."

Allen said the last sentence seemingly unintentionally, but his eyes were fixed on Patrice.

Patrice's old face blushed when he saw Allen's eyes, and said, "Master, a man."

"Don't explain it to me! Just handle it yourself!"

As soon as he said this, Allen understood what was going on, but he didn't want to talk about Patrice, as long as he handled the family relationship well!

"Okay! When do you want these actors, master?"

"Tsk this."

Allen thought about the general plot he explained to the screenwriter that day. In fact, the film he wanted to make this time was an old film. It should have been shot in 56, and it was remade again. I searched the information, but couldn't find the movie.

Then he asked someone to find the original novel of the movie, and then contacted the descendants of the author, and negotiated the copyright. It was originally an unpopular novel, and the other party directly agreed to it for $[-]!

But when it comes to the script, he really didn't urge the screenwriter, and he didn't know the exact time.

Patrice had some headaches. Every time he went out to cast actors, he felt like a vicious butler in an ancient noble family.

Help the evil youngsters in the family to go out and choose women from good families.

His selection of actors is a bit different from the selection of actors for ordinary film crews, male actors don't matter.

But actresses.
Not only must the appearance meet the requirements, meet the plot requirements, but also meet the young master's aesthetics.

Because their movie is not only a movie, but also a big toy for the young master, and actresses don't just have to be good at acting and making movies!
In the past, when Patrice went out to find actors, he had to talk about Alan's knighthood and family affairs.

It's unnecessary now, who doesn't know the name of Master Allen?

Whenever he hooked his fingers, many actresses who wanted to be in the top position wanted to come over.

But the young master doesn't like those people.

Now that I have just returned home, I have to go out for a walk to find actors. Huaguo actors are easy to talk about, and I can choose them back after going to Xiangjiang. Others.
Patrice has a headache.

"I understand, master, I."

"You rest for a few days before going!"

Before Patrice asked for leave, Allen let him rest for a few days, and he was not in a hurry, so don't tire the old guy to death.

"Thank you, young master, for your understanding. Then you are busy. I will go back first."

Patrice licked his old face and flattered him, stood up and bent over, saluted and walked out of the study.

Throughout January, the discussion about whether Earl Allen discriminated against some groups was entangled in the United States and Great Britain.

The procrastination of this topic has finally begun to spread outward.

Many people have the impression that the United States will be so awesome and powerful in the future.

but now.
At the end of the 80s, it really didn't reach the level of covering the sky with one hand. It may have a little advantage in the military, but it is really not very oppressive.

The Americans are smart, they are afraid of the big bear, they want to fool their allies to go up to test and give away the head all day long, but the European gentlemen are not stupid, they also want to fool others to go up and try.

Anyway, the current situation is that there is pressure from the outside, and everyone is arguing and pitting each other inside.

Don't tell anyone.

But when it comes to public opinion, Britain's traditional influence is far from being leveled by the United States, which came from behind, in a few decades.

There is a very interesting phenomenon. Before the 90s, Hollywood movies were relatively close to the three major European film festivals.

Instead of focusing on commercial films, it follows the line of literary and artistic films, paying attention to ideas and connotations!
After the 90s, due to certain historical reasons, Hollywood culture gradually expanded outwards, and movies with personal hero ideas also increased, and commercial movies also increased.

Then a group of sci-fi films came out, and the technology was in place, and various later films with superhero skins spread all over the world.

This is a gradual process, not static.

As for this discussion about Earl Allen's film, the American media clearly has the upper hand.

First of all
Their media is not united.

It is only a small number of media that blacks can influence that accuses Allen, and the media that whites can influence will certainly not blame Allen.

This has caused their strength to drop several notches, but on the other hand, Daying's side.

Since his debut, Allen has followed a female-oriented route.

this group of people.
There are the most idlers, plus Allen takes the people-friendly and gentle route, and his identity.

There are so many people who help him speak and speak up!

Even if you don't know a little bit about Allen, once you are blown up by the British media, the media from other Commonwealth countries will follow suit!
Although Canada and the United States are neighbors, the direction of the media is obviously on the side of Great Britain.

Over there is a place of bitter cold, and there are few entertainment methods for the people. Watching a movie is just a pleasure.

Who cares whether you use black actors or not, you have to use black actors to participate in a movie?
You Americans are hypocritical!
Allen occasionally reads the newspapers, reads the discussions in the newspapers, and doesn't want to talk to them. His identity is not suitable for any scolding. He has clarified that it is the limit to give an explanation. The rest depends on the media. .

But because of this incident, Allen also saw the importance of the media. Whether it is now or in the future, things like the right to speak are very important.

But the direct acquisition of large media, the goal is too big.

Allen thought of a workaround, asking for quantity but not quality!

His film and television company has many subsidiaries. These companies have expanded their manpower this time and simply acquired some small local media on the spot. Allen doesn't ask for it to be big, as long as it can cover a small area.

Such a small media is easy to control and looks inconspicuous.

However, it is quite bluffing if dozens or hundreds of media outlets speak together.

At ten o'clock in the morning on February 2, a car with the Manchester United team logo slowly drove into the manor.

Ferguson got out of the car with a pale face.

The League One is currently in the winter break, and it has only been a few days since he left the game. The reason why he came to the manor to report to Allen today is not because he is arrogant, but because he can't make an appointment!

In the first half of the season, Ferguson, who was full of confidence, led the team's results. It's hard to say.

The team is not relegated, but it is not far away from relegation. Thinking of the way he boasted about Haikou in front of this gentleman, Ferguson felt sorry for him. Looking at the main entrance of the hall, the inside is gloomy, and there is a faint standing in the hall. A butler in a vest.

He knew this gentle-looking man named Huth, who was the butler of the Hill family.

He usually looks very gentle, but when it comes to work, he becomes very strict. Not only is he strict with his subordinates, he is also strict with some leaders of his subordinate companies!

At least Ferguson was a little afraid of him. Some time ago, when he asked him for money, he was severely taught by the butler!
"Good afternoon, Sir Hoot!"

Ferguson slowly moved to the entrance of the hall with an embarrassing face, a smile on his face, and he greeted first.

Squinting and staring at Ferguson for a long time, Huth said slowly, "Is the transfer done?"

"It's done! It's done!" Ferguson felt uncomfortable, and put the folder in his hand to his armpit.

"Well, come with me. Your Excellency is drinking morning tea. You have half an hour to report on your work."

"Yes! Sir, please take me to your lordship."

Hoot raised his chin and stood for a few seconds before humming softly with his nose, then turned around and led Ferguson upstairs.

Walking in this old castle, the layout inside is not clear and a bit dark.

Ferguson sniffed, the weather in February was still a bit chilly, and there was no rotten smell, but it felt very depressing to him, like the depressing feeling brought by the class itself, which makes everyone who comes in, walk out After passing this section of the road, you have to correct your mentality and go to see the owner here—His Excellency the Earl—with awe.

Walk up the stairs all the way to the third floor. At the corner of each staircase, there is an ancient torch place. Some mildew spots on the wall are traces of history. The stone steps under your feet make a slight muffled sound and reverberate. In the empty stair space.

Even the stairs are very dark here, the windows are very small, and the angle of the windows looks weird. Ferguson can't figure out why it is designed in this way.

Along the way, Hu Te just led the way without saying a word. The atmosphere between the two was a bit depressed. When they walked to the study, Hu Te nodded to the servant outside the door, knocked lightly on the door and said, "Young Master, Here comes Mr Ferguson."

Ferguson looked at the oily and heavy wooden door, which opened slowly.
The light in the study room was much better than the light in the corridor. Huth didn't follow him in. After Ferguson entered, he gently closed the study door again.

"Here? Sit!"

Allen was half lying on the chair, and the maid behind him was rubbing his neck, and pointed to the seat in front of the desk for Ferguson to sit first.

"Good afternoon, sir, I will report to you the work of the team in the first half of the season."

"I heard that the grades are not good?"

"Yes"

This question was too direct, and Ferguson was a little embarrassed, but he had tried his best.

"Well, don't worry, pour the tea yourself. This is the tea brought back from Huaguo. It's pretty good. You can try it."

"Thank you, Your Excellency."

Only then did Ferguson slowly sit on the chair, and the maid next to him put a teacup in front of him, and pointed to the teapot with her little hand, signaling him to pour it himself.

"I remember you promised me your grades last year?"

After Ferguson took a sip of his tea, Allen asked slowly.

"Uh"

Ferguson felt unlucky.

He used to play in Scotland, and the Scottish team's style of play is inherently technical.

But now at Manchester United, when it came early last season, it can still have an excuse because of the rush to take over.

But this season, he has been leading from the beginning to the end. Compared with last season, this result is still not ups and downs.
This is the problem of the head coach!

but..
Now Ferguson has found the key point of the problem, but it will take time to change it!
Changing from a long pass rush to a technical team is not just a matter of training for a few days to talk about the position and formation.

He doesn't dare to tell Alan these things at all now, and he can't understand them if he can't understand them. He was a little arrogant at the beginning, and he talked too much, and now it seems that there is no room for turning around.

And
At that time, he didn't have a deep understanding of the concept of nobility.

Until later, what happened to little Edwards, in Ferguson's view, was a bit horrifying!
Don't look at the Edwards family becoming rich in Greater Manchester, but
Their reputation was also bad. Ferguson didn't know what happened. He only heard occasionally that a former major shareholder of Manchester United was killed and his body was thrown in the alley like a dead dog.

The remaining shareholders also ran around and changed careers, but in the end none of them stayed in the Manchester area
Millionaire!
In the eyes of ordinary people, this is already a very powerful existence, and Ferguson's worth is only [-] pounds!

He is now 31 years old, and his salary is probably less than [-] pounds a year. How many years will he have to save to become a millionaire?

And this kind of people, they are still locals, they will be gone if they say nothing, and it happened at the critical time when your Excellency just bought Manchester United
at last.
These things are all gone. Edwards Jr. said that he is serving as the honorary chairman of the club, but he has now retreated behind the scenes and has not been to the club for a long time.

Facing such a person, Ferguson raised his head slightly and looked at Allen, who was still so young, with a friendly and peaceful smile on his face, appearing harmless to humans and animals.

But this is your Excellency, he can make people he dislikes disappear with a flick of his finger, and he can even get things from them without taking any responsibility!

This is a fucking nobleman!
It seems very far away, but when they are really close to them, Ferguson is nothing but horror.

(End of this chapter)