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Chapter 401【84】"Mission: Impossible 3"!
"Andy, Larry, why isn't Chan suitable?"

"I want to know why!"

Larson, CAA's executive agent, looked at the Wachowski brothers in front of him with some depression and growled in his words.

These two bastards actually went back on their word.

After "The Matrix" became famous, even the attitude became so bad.

A few days ago, two guys actually treated me so perfunctorily?

Because of that chat, Larson felt that it was certain that Chen Yu would win the male lead in "V for Vendetta". Unexpectedly, Larry Wachowski just told him that they had found the right male lead. No. 1 candidate.

However, it was not Chen Yu, but Hugo Weaving, an Australian actor who had worked with Hollywood before "The Matrix".

Isn't this a joke?
Larson informed his boss a few days ago that Chen Yu has a high probability of winning this role.

But now, he feels like a clown.

"Andy, didn't you say that it's not difficult for you to modify the script?"

"We don't have much confidence in using an unfamiliar actor rashly and a new face from China!"

These two bastards have now made it clear that they probably don't want to cooperate with Chen Yu; in fact, this is normal. As they said, Chen Yu is a new actor to them, which is always risky and difficult.

Otherwise, it would be very difficult.

Larson left the Strong Man Company, and some of them were still cursing.

Lovett clearly knew that Larson was currently in charge of the business of one of their new future stars, Chen Yu.

The newly appointed president, Richard Lovett, is only 31 years old. He is young and handsome, very skilled in business, and extremely lethal. He not only has the shadow of the five founders of CAA, but also looks more like the legendary This invincible Turkish elite team has a very special title in Hollywood: Young Turkish Jews!
"Larson, is everything going well?"

Chen Yu is not a Westerner.

It can be said that everyone in the entire company can serve Chen Yu; of course, they can also serve Tom Cruise.

Chinese people can be male protagonists in Hollywood movies, unless the script is tailor-made for them, such as Cheng Long and Jet Li's "Rush Hour" and "Dark Man".

Of course, Larson knows the most important factor.

"I admit to Andy that his action scenes in "House of Flying Daggers" were very beautiful!"

"There is another one. The script is not suitable for him. We need a British guy. Can you understand?"

Different from the old system of CAA, the new team that has just been established has decided to adopt employee stock ownership. Except for several partners who each hold a considerable proportion of the equity, the remaining equity is jointly held by the current CAA employees.

Even Larson owns 2% of CAA shares.

Larry Wachowski seemed very calm. He looked at Larson and said word by word: "But, you also know, "V" is our first film after becoming an independent Warner, and we cannot take this risk! "

"Listen, Larson, Chan is a very good actor!"

Larson cursed secretly in his heart, this guy is a piece of shit.

After all, Chen Yu wasn't old enough to ask them to modify the script for him.

As the most popular exclusive agent in Hollywood, Larson's reputation is well-known in the industry; but he didn't expect that he would be let go by these two guys in front of him.

There are also "The King of Kung Fu" in later generations.

So in terms of casting, all they need is Warner's nod of approval; and this time, the box office flopped and they were hurt, so they must be hoping to find a safe guy to play the male lead.

However, within CAA, although Richard Lovett is the president, everyone is just a role. Everyone is an ordinary member of the team. There is no title printed on the business card and no sign in the office.

"shit!"

"We went to see a movie there a few days ago!"

The current "V", the script was released before Chen Yu became famous, so the probability of being selected is of course a bit difficult; although as Andy said, the script can be modified, but the two people obviously do not want to change it.

"No, it didn't go well at all!"

"Memoirs of a Geisha" by Zhang Ziyi and Gong Li is, to be honest, a specially crafted script.

"Larson, Chan is really not suitable for our movie. He is more suitable for Hollywood action blockbusters, boom, boom, boom... the crackling type!"

This makes CAA's status in the industry somewhat transcendent. It is a team where everyone is equal, consistent with the outside world, and unified as a whole.

Larson remembered that this guy assured him that he was very good at modifying scripts.

Larson had no interest in continuing the conversation with them.

However, Chen Yu was not selected for this movie, so he still had to call CAA's current boss, Richard Lovett, to explain.

"Fuck!"

“Excellent!”

Now, that's it?
"Sorry, I admit I spoke a little too loudly!"

Unlike The Matrix, they had no financial involvement.

“But you know, it was watching the Olympics!”

"The Wachowskis rejected our offer!"

Although the Wachowski brothers' new film "V" still cooperates with Warner, it occupies a very important share.

Larry was gesturing there.

"They're not willing to take the risk!"

Larson said helplessly on the phone, but Richard Lovett was not surprised at all: "Well, it is understandable that it is difficult for us to penetrate a new company and its first movie!"

"Then how do we explain to Chan that this is the first plan he proposed for cooperation?"

Larson said with some distress.

CAA is currently afraid of this kind of powerlessness that cannot be fulfilled after the first contract signing promise; although CAA is well-known in the industry, it does not mean it is omnipotent.

"To be honest, I believe Chan can understand!"

"However, Larson, as an excellent agent, shouldn't you give your employer some appropriate professional advice?"

"For example, the film that China is about to shoot with Paramount!"

"I think China is definitely happy to see such cooperation, and Paramount will also adopt our proposal!"

"more importantly……"

Lovett smiled: "The starring, writing, and producing are all our people, and the Wachowski brothers are not as easy to talk to as they are!"

"..."

Larson was silent. Of course he knew which film Lovett was talking about. "Mission: Impossible 3"!
Paramount’s most promising project next year is also one of their main series.

Since Paramount established the project in 96 and cooperated with CAA to produce the first "Mission: Impossible", which sold a global box office of 4.75 million, "Mission: Impossible 2" can be said to be fully handed over to CAA.

The film is adapted from the TV series of the same name that was broadcast on the US CBS TV station from 1968 to 1973. The plot revolves around the US "Impossible Mission Intelligence Agency (IMF)" and tells the story of agent Ethan Hunt's investigation of agents in order to clear his suspicions. The story of the mole in the group.

Tom Cruise, CAA's top co-star, is the male lead in this movie.

Brian De Palma, the director of the first part of "Mission: Impossible", was also a contracted director of CAA; and then for the second part, CAA recommended Wu Yusen, the director of China Xiangjiang, to direct the film.

Because the top screenwriter of CAA at the time, Robert Downey Jr., the screenwriter of "Mission Impossible 1 and 2", the inspiration for writing the second script came from Hong Kong action movies, so it was centered around action scenes.

Prior to this, John Woo's two Hollywood films, "Broken Arrow" and "Face/Off", both achieved impressive results.

Therefore, the director of "Mission: Impossible 2" is Wu Yusen who shot "A Better Tomorrow".

The film took in a box office of US$5.45 million worldwide, which can be said to be a super hit, ranking first in the global box office in 2000.

At this point, Wu Yusen has completely become a super director in Hollywood.

In the third part, it was obvious that he couldn't be invited.

Paramount is currently asking CAA to find a suitable director, and of course the male lead is still Tom Cruise.

Moreover, because of Wu Yusen's relationship, Paramount has an additional partner this time - China Film, so this "Mission: Impossible 3" has a lot of plots about China.

"Larson, I understand your concerns!"

Seeing that Larson didn't speak for a long time, Lovett, a Turkish man, said: "However, we need to change the way we talk. Just like Batman and Robin, why can't the Mission: Impossible series have a best partner?"

"Cheng Long has a partner in "Rush Hour", so why can't Agent Ethan have one?"

"Have a good talk with Chan. I believe he will understand. A good role is far more important than a male lead!"

"All right!"

In the end, Larson somewhat agreed: "I'll let Charlie have a look first!"

"Well, I will have someone revise the script for Mission: Impossible 3. Ethan needs an excellent assistant and a team, right?"

"Tom Cruise, I'll do his job!"

"it is good!"

Larson suddenly felt that this suggestion seemed good.

Compared with comic-book adaptations like "V", perhaps a mature series of movies like the "Mission: Impossible" series is more suitable for Chen Yu.

Thinking of this, he took out his phone and called Charlie, who was Luo Yi, who was far away in China!
***
"That's how it is!"

"The Wachowski brothers are unwilling to take this risk, and the headquarters also suggests that you start with other characters!"

Luo Yi clearly explained the process to Chen Yu on the phone.

Chen Yu burst out laughing. Unexpectedly, his first choice of a Hollywood male lead movie would be a failure like this?
Even a company like CAA can't handle this role?

"However, we have a plan!"

Luo Yi cleared his throat and said: "Of course, this is just a professional suggestion from our CAA. Are you willing to co-produce a spy movie with Tom Cruise? A Sino-US cooperation?"

"Tom Cruise?"

Tom Cruise was so famous that he became even more famous in later generations.

"Co-produce a movie with Tom Cruise, a China-U.S. collaboration?"

Chen Yu felt why it was so unreliable. The first thing that came to his mind was the cooperation between China and the United States... Oh, no, "The King of Kung Fu"!
"Mission: Impossible series, have you heard of it?"

"The first two films have already grossed US$10 billion at the global box office!"

"Mission: Impossible?"

Chen Yu pinched the phone with his fingers, and he thought he heard it wrong: "Mission: Impossible Part 3?"

Damn it, right?
Can CAA get a role with this kind of script?

Chen Yu suddenly remembered.

This is not the key. The key is that "Mission: Impossible 3" was a cooperation between China and the United States?

Damn it, when has China and the United States ever collaborated on such an awesome movie?
Unlikely!
According to Lao Mei's character, how could she possibly co-produce such a delicious movie with China?

Could it be that you saw the market in China?

However, Chen Yu knew that Paramount was the first Hollywood giant to cooperate with China Film Group. Since 1993, the two parties have had an in-depth cooperation and introduction relationship.

It is possible to invest in "Mission: Impossible 3".

"Well, yes, I must have heard of the Mission: Impossible series!"

Chen Yu suppressed a trace of joy in his heart and talked to Luo Yi.

"Are you interested in filming together? CAA can tailor-make a script for the two of you about cooperation between Chinese and American agents. Of course, you may have to be aggrieved and play the role of the second male lead!"

After all, Tom Cruise's global box office appeal is easily surpassed by Chen Yu's.

"Okay, but after the script is written, can you give me a look first?"

Don't write anything nondescript.

Even if the plot of the previous life "Mission: Impossible 3" was filmed and the second male lead was replaced by him, the script was still very brilliant in Chen Yu's opinion.

At least, more than Disc 2!

Mission 2 has the worst reputation among the Mission: Impossible series, but it did well at the box office and was not a critical hit!

Disc 3 is just the opposite, it was well received but not a hit.

The reputation is very good, but the box office is somewhat insufficient compared to the previous two films. It only took in 3.98 million U.S. dollars globally, which is obviously a serious decline from the previous two films; and the total investment was as high as 1.5 million U.S. dollars, and Paramount and China Film Group actually lost money.

This also led to Tom Cruise almost killing the Mission: Impossible series directly. He felt that the agent vomited. After seven years of silence, "Mission: Impossible 7" was released!
"No problem at all!"

Luo Yi answered simply.

Reading the script, this is an actor’s right, and CAA has no right to refuse it.

"Then, that's no problem. I'm looking forward to cooperating with Tom Cruise!"

Compared to "V for Vendetta", any actor would choose "Mission: Impossible 3"!

(End of this chapter)