China Entertainment’s rescue plan is hard to come by

Chapter 785 Let Me Dive

Speaking of Tom Cruise, he is a star that Hollywood cannot avoid.

Ever since the globally popular "Top Gun", his acting career has skyrocketed just like the F14 Tomcat in the movie.

In the entertainment industry, there are not many examples of people suddenly becoming popular because of a work, but there are quite a few. However, after becoming popular, there are far fewer people who can control themselves and completely establish their position.

And Tom Cruise has completely established his position in Hollywood with the "Mission Impossible" series. It is no exaggeration to say that he is an evergreen in the film industry.

Sun Yi and Tom Cruise know each other. They met at last year's Oscars and chatted for a while. They even had a drink together at the winners' dinner a few days ago.

To be honest, Tom Cruise was quite surprised by Sun Yi's invitation to write a script this time.

It’s not that he hadn’t heard about Warner’s situation, but he didn’t expect Warner to handle it so quickly. Originally, there were just rumors that Warner was going to invite Sun Yi to direct, but he didn’t expect that in just a few days, the movie script would be in front of him.

He is no stranger to directors from China, as the previous "Mission Impossible 2" was directed by Wu Yusen.

Besides, at his level in the entertainment industry, there isn’t so much sectarianism anymore.

And he has a pretty good sense of Sun Yi.

I heard that Leonardo DiCaprio won the Best Actor Oscar this time thanks to this Chinese director.

Beverly Hills is a place name and also a yardstick.

The higher you go, the higher your status is, just like a pyramid, there are fewer and fewer people from the bottom to the top.

Sun Yi was sitting in the car, looking at the scenery along the way, when suddenly an idea came to his mind.

How about buying a mansion on the top of a mountain, and then bringing Liu Yifei there occasionally to experience a shameless life?

Cough
Sun Yi has visited the entire Beverly Hills. Liu Yifei brought him here.

Of course, I just wanted to walk around and have a look, and I didn’t have the idea of “this girl should be like this, and that girl can take my place”.

Sun Yi happened to have seen Tom Cruise's mansion before, but only outside the door.

After going in this time, I realized that I still lacked understanding of the lives of rich people.

In 08, Tom Cruise took advantage of the economic crisis and invested 3500 million US dollars to buy this mansion on the top of Beverly Hills. It covers an area of more than square meters, and is equipped with a garden, swimming pool, and a standard-sized tennis court.

Compared to Leo who often holds parties for supermodels, Tom Cruise is much more low-key at home, otherwise he would not have invited Sun Yi to his home this time.

"Director Sun, we meet again. Welcome."

"Hello, Mr. Cruise."

"Tom, my friends all call me Tom."

"Ok."

Tom Cruise was very polite and personally greeted Sun Yi outside the gate and took him on a tour of the mansion.

After a round of greetings, the two sat down in the reception room.

The compressed firewood in the fireplace burned slowly, occasionally making one or two pleasant popping sounds, making the whole room very warm.

It can be seen that Tom Cruise has very sophisticated demands on life.

"any drinks?"

"It's all right. The guest follows the host's wishes."

Tom Cruise made a cup of black coffee for Sun Yi.

As soon as he took the sip, Sun Yi was shocked.

Authentic American black coffee is so damn bitter.

"I have to exercise every day, so I usually drink this. How about it? Is it acceptable?"

"It's OK. I also drink black coffee in China. You know, my girlfriend is also an actress. Well, she also drinks it to maintain her figure. I can only drink it too, but I'm not as authentic as you."

Sun Yi took another sip and smiled bitterly.

"Crystal, I know, I've seen her movies, she's a very good actress."

"My coffee is very effective. Combined with proper fitness, it can effectively help you stay in shape. Many of my friends in the circle are drinking it. You can also tell Crystal to try it."

Tom Cruise introduced his body shaping secrets to Sun Yi, including various professional nutritional supplements and auxiliary ingredients.

A top star like him attaches great importance to his health. Some of the things he drinks and uses on a daily basis are even specially customized. These things don’t mean much to Sun Yi, but for a colleague like Liu Yifei, they are very useful.

In this circle, generally speaking, unless the relationship is close enough, people will not share their good things with others.

Sun Yi was very grateful for this. It was only 2012, and the development of this field in China had just started. Many celebrities and actors would just follow the Hollywood trend. But they could only do some Hollywood stuff that was common in the streets. They didn't have the channels to become top-notch actors.

And people at Tom Cruise's level are basically the ceiling of Hollywood.

Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to practice free climbing on the Dubai tower at the age of almost 50.

I have to say that when it comes to action scenes, his level of risk-taking is comparable to that of Brother Cheng Long.

"Director Sun Yi, I've read the script, and I have to say that infinite death and infinite reincarnation is a great idea. I'm also very interested, but I'm a little hesitant. I'm sure you know that my company recently bought Lee Child's novel The Perfect Suspect, and I plan to adapt it and try to be the producer of this film. At the same time, Universal Studios also sent me a script, which is also a science fiction theme, before you, and we are about to sign the contract."

Tom Cruise said politely, looking a little embarrassed.

But in Sun Yi's eyes, it clearly meant "hurry up and convince me."

Fortunately, it was persuasion, not sleeping with someone.

Sun Yi thought that Lee Childs' novel "The Perfect Suspect" should be the later "Jack Reacher", a standard crime action film.

The producer that Tom Cruise mentioned should be his first attempt.

Just like in the domestic entertainment industry, good actors become directors, in Hollywood, good actors become producers.

After all, the director and producer are the ones who have the most say.

Of course, this is under the condition that investors are sent.

Tom Cruise personally served as the producer, which means that his own company invested in the film.

As for Universal's science fiction script, it should be "Oblivion".

Moreover, while "Edge of Tomorrow" is about infinite death and infinite reincarnation, "Oblivion" is about clones performing the same mission, which is somewhat similar.

However, how to convince Tom Cruise is a problem.

You can't just say, "Brother, please stop filming because these two movies are total rubbish. Come and film mine."

Even someone of Tom Cruise's stature can see at a glance Sun Yi's purpose in making this movie.

Just to support his own wife.

But why should he, a star in a 2000 million dollar club, serve as your supporting actor?
Is it because you have a big face or a good life?
The face is not big, but the work is indeed good.

Otherwise, she wouldn’t receive endless praise every time like some fairy parrot.

Far away.

Sun Yi’s analysis was very clear, and there were indeed many difficulties involved, but he still didn’t think it was a big deal.

If Tom Cruise really didn't want to cooperate, why did he invite him to come to the house? He could just decline the invitation. Does a star like him have so much free time?
It's nothing more than profit.

Sun Yi weighed the options in his mind and then spoke slowly.

"Mr. Cruise."

"Tom."

"Okay, Tom, first of all, I'm glad that you are ready to try the role of producer. In my opinion, you have the potential to be an excellent producer."

"Thank you."

Tom Cruise smiled and even raised his glass to pay tribute to Sun Yi, but it was obvious that this kind of commercial flattery was far from enough.

"Tom, you should know that Warner and I have additional cooperation besides this film project."

Sun Yi kept the secret here, and Tom Cruise really looked interested.

"As early as a year ago, Star Pictures under my name signed a film cooperation project with Warner, including renting our multi-functional stunt studio and choosing our special effects company. These can greatly reduce the production cost of the film."

"You may have heard of this cooperation, but I want to tell you that we have cooperated on three films so far. The average cost of each film is 3% lower than that of shooting in Hollywood, and the quality of the film is even better."

"Moreover, especially in terms of special effects, I believe you have also seen the recent movie Gravity. The special effects in it were completely completed independently by my company."

"If it weren't for this cooperation, I think Mr. Barry's position as president might have been taken away long ago."

"I believe you can understand how much such a cost advantage means to a producer and a film company." Tom Cruise's face was moved when he heard Sun Yi say this.

He did know about Sun Yi's cooperation with Warner. After all, there are no secrets in this circle. But knowing it is one thing, but specific data such as reducing costs by 35% is something that outsiders would never be able to find out.

For those who own film companies, the temptation is too great.

This is not the case of reducing 35% and making an extra 35% profit. Taking into account various taxes and the share of the film company, it is almost equivalent to doubling the revenue of a movie.

This is all knife music.

It's this effect.

Sun Yi saw that Tom was lost in thought and was ready to strike while the iron was hot, so he continued:
"As for Universal's script, I believe you will make a wise choice. I have never been afraid of anyone when it comes to science fiction movies. I think Universal can put together a lineup that is no stronger than mine."

Sun Yi was talking about himself.

The director's contribution to a film is beyond doubt. With those top Hollywood directors not coming out, if Sun Yi dares to say that he is second to none in the field of science fiction films, then no one dares to claim to be first.

"Also, Tom, you've been in the industry for more than 20 years. From a director's perspective, I think the Oscars are unfair to you. Your acting skills are worthy of recognition, but you just lack a little bit of luck and opportunity."

Before Sun Yi finished speaking, he saw a burning look in Tom Cruise's eyes.

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Tom Cruise has been in the industry for 28 years and has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor three times in his career, namely "Rain Man", "Born on the Fourth of July" and "How to Get Away with Murder".

But unfortunately, he, like Leonardo DiCaprio, was a runner-up and ultimately did not win any award.

Sun Yi had already thought about it before coming here today.

For someone of Tom Cruise's level, money alone is not enough to impress him, so you have to find something that he wants but cannot get, just like when you got Leo.

He just didn't believe that this person had no idea about the little golden man.

It doesn't matter, that's all for the media to see.

Didn’t you see that in his previous life, Leo became a savage for this thing and even ate raw meat?

"Director Sun Yi, I want to say that you have convinced me!"

On the first Sunday of March, Sun Yi finally ended his trip to the United States and returned to his long-lost motherland.

It may seem a bit sentimental, but it doesn’t matter, it’s our motherland after all.

Because Liu Yifei had work to do and was too late, she did not come to the airport to pick him up, but waited at home.

As soon as Sun Yi entered the door and before he put down his suitcase, a familiar fragrance blew towards him.

"Husband, you are back~"

A 170cm tall guy jumped into my arms. If I didn't have a strong waist, I really couldn't hold it.

"Hey, come down quickly, you haven't changed your shoes yet."

"Don't talk, I don't want to listen~"

As soon as Sun Yi opened his mouth, he was blocked by two hot lips, and his back hit the door with a dull sound.

It tastes sweet in the mouth, very delicious.

That night, after washing up, the two of them lay down on the bed.

Sun Yi was lying face down, with Liu Yifei riding on him, her hands on his shoulders, massaging them gently.

This period of time in North America must have been very tiring. Liu Yifei was unable to help Sun Yi with other things, so she could only relieve his fatigue in her own way after returning home.

"Honey, have you settled everything about the movie?"

"Yeah~ solved."

Sun Yi groaned comfortably, then nodded.

I have to say, this little girl's technique is becoming more and more authentic.

Whether pushing or kneading, with appropriate strength, it makes people feel extremely comfortable.

"How did you solve it? Who did you find as the actor?"

"you guess?"

"How can I guess that? Could it be Leon?"

"Tsk, he begged me, but I still looked down on him."

Roar, more powerful than Leon?
Liu Yifei's eyes flickered and she couldn't guess who it was for a long time.

"Stop making trouble and tell me."

"Did not say."

"Tell me, tell me, my dear husband."

Liu Yifei suddenly used the Toad Kung Fu to protect Sun Yi from behind, rubbing her smooth chin against Sun Yi's shoulder.

But Sun Yi's feeling was not here, but the softness of his entire back.

The little girl has made great progress and can now make a movie.

"Speak quickly, speak quickly."

For the sake of both of them, Sun Yi chose to confess.

"It's Tom Cruise."

"Brother Tom??!!"

Liu Yifei's beautiful eyes lit up and her face was full of surprise.

She really didn't expect that Sun Yi could get Tom Cruise to work with her.

This was something she had never dreamed of.

"Thank you, husband, mua hehe."

Liu Yifei kissed Sun Yi immediately, feeling very happy.

Sun Yi chuckled and said with some amusement:
"Don't thank me yet. We have the male lead, but you may not be the female lead."

Hearing this, Liu Yifei was stunned for a moment, "Why?"

Didn’t we agree that I would play the role?

No matter how many times this girl is fooled, she never learns her lesson. She is just stubborn.

"If you want to act, it's not impossible, but... let me dive for a while."

Bah~
Liu Yifei spat secretly, and a blush instantly appeared on her cheeks.

You big pervert, you want to role-play with me again!
one day day, you know exactly where the mole on my chest is, I’ll let you see it anytime you want, and you still let me play this.

However, even though she complained in her heart, she still cooperated and leaned close to Sun Yi's ear, saying timidly:

"Director, I'm obedient~"

Oh no, I can’t stand it anymore, I can’t stand it anymore!

Sun Yi immediately turned over and took the initiative.

The trembling things that had just been crushed into pieces immediately returned to their original state.

Delicious food.

"Be gentle~mm~"

After a while of back and forth, at the critical moment, Sun Yi was stunned.

"No, this, what is this?"

"Hahaha~~~ You're a day early. It's your fault for coming back late. Don't blame me."

Oh my god~!

At this moment, Sun Yi wanted to die.