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Chapter 197 Build a good relationship with Director Wang

"No." After hearing what Deng Chao said, Sun Li refused directly and hummed again, "I want to go to the cinema to watch "Space Traveler". Only by going to the cinema can we know the audience's evaluation of the movie and their opinion of me. What’s the review?”

"..." Deng Chao was speechless for a while, then sighed, "It's not like "Lovers in Time" has never been screened before, and you haven't seen the audience's reaction? Do you want to go after using it?"

"This is different." Sun Li was unmoved and gave her explanation, "It was a tour before and now it is an official release. The two are completely different, okay?"

"What's different?" Deng Chao complained.

Sun Li snorted coldly when she heard this, and said angrily: "You just want to say whether you want to go see "Time Traveler" or not?"

"Go! I didn't say not to go!" Seeing that Sun Li was already a little angry, Deng Chao immediately agreed repeatedly.

Sun Li was satisfied when she heard that Deng Chao had changed his mind.

The two chatted for a while and made an appointment to have dinner together and then go to the theater to watch a movie.

Not long after finishing the phone call with Deng Chao, Sun Li's cell phone rang again.

She picked it up and saw it was a call from her agent.

"Lili, the box office of "Space Traveler" on the first day exceeded 1500 million!" Sun Li's agent told her the news excitedly.

"Huh? 1500W?" Sun Li was shocked when she heard this number.

She knew that the box office of "The Night Banquet" on the first day was only 1200 million.

The cast of "The Night Banquet" includes big-name stars from both sides of the Taiwan Strait, including Zhang Ziyi, Ge You, Zhou Xun, Wu Yan, etc.!
  As a result, the box office on the first day was not as good as "Space Traveler"?
  "Yes, 1500 million." Sun Li's agent exclaimed, "Director Wang is great. A movie with a production cost of 2000 million is even more powerful than those big productions with an investment of to million."

"Presumably, everyone in the world underestimates him."

After saying that, he added, "You are also lucky to be selected by Director Wang to star in this movie."

"The box office of "Space Traveler" on the first day was 1500. I heard that the feedback from the audience after watching this movie was surprisingly good."

"With this momentum, it will be a long time before the box office exceeds 100 million."

"In addition to "Fearless", you will have another starring movie with a box office of over 100 million."

"Furthermore, this film is the first commercial science fiction film in China, which is different from films like "Fearless" that have already been made poorly."

""Time Traveler" can become your masterpiece."

"Instead of being like "Fearless", which not only fails to become your masterpiece, but also compares you with other actors."

"Fearless" was released in early 2006. Putting aside the overseas box office, the mainland box office accumulated 1.05 million.

This film is Sun Li's film debut, making her a member of the 100-million-yuan box office club for her first movie.

It's just that this movie is based on a poorly made subject matter, and because there is Jet Li, an international martial arts star, Sun Li's presence is not strong.

Moreover, there are many versions of "Fearless". Even if the heroine played by Sun Li is fabricated, she will still be compared with the heroines in other versions of film and television works.

What's more, the heroine Zhao Qiannan, Nong Jingqiu and other characters in other versions are also fabricated.

The fact is, as Sun Li's agent said, "Fearless" cannot become Sun Li's masterpiece.

Because many years later, when the world talks about "Fearless", the only thing they think of is Jet Li.

As for Sun Li, many people have forgotten that she is in this film.

This kind of mature IP-type movie only praises the male protagonist who plays Fearless. Unless the female protagonist has an extremely brilliant role setting, she will only be lost to everyone in the end.

In comparison, "Time Traveler" is different.

As the first commercial science fiction film after the mainland film reform, and... After its release, the quality and strength of the film were demonstrated through the box office.

The combination of these two points indicates that "Space Traveler" will definitely go down in film history.

As the heroine in the film, Sun Li will also benefit.

"Of course Director Wang is great." The corners of Sun Li's mouth curled up.

She fully understands what her agent said. "Time Traveler" will not only bring her many invisible benefits, but also become a springboard for her to gain a foothold in the film industry.

After finishing speaking, he then asked, "What about "Project Baby"? What was the box office of "Project Baby" on the first day?"

"More than 700 W." the agent replied.

"More than 700 W? Isn't this not even half of "Space Traveler"?" Sun Li was quite surprised when she heard this.

"Baby Project" is a movie starring Chen Long, and it also stars Louis Koo and others.

The result is not even half of "Space Traveler"?

"If there hadn't been 'Time Traveler', the first-day box office of 'Baby Project' would have exceeded 10 million," the agent said.

""Time Traveler" is 1500W, and "Baby Project" is more than 700W." Sun Li pondered for a moment and said, "I think so."

"Without "Space Traveler" to seize the market, "Baby Project"'s first-day box office might have exceeded 10 million."

Although Wang Shu doesn't want to take the blame, most people think this way now.

Everyone thinks that if "Space Traveler" hadn't occupied too much box office share and squeezed the market of "Project Baby", the first-day box office of "Project Baby" would have exceeded 10 million.

The actual situation is that even without "Space Traveler", the first-day box office of "Baby Project" was only over 800 million.

"That's why I said Wang Shu is great." The manager answered with a smile, ""Space Traveler" and "Baby Project" were released at the same time."

"Before this, who inside and outside the industry didn't think that "Space Traveler" was no match for "Baby Project"?"

"Now, we are trying to defeat the "Baby Project"."

"Furthermore, there was "The Banquet" before and "Baby Project" later. Comparing these two blockbusters further highlights the gold content of "Space Traveler"."

"As the heroine in the film, you can gain greater benefits."

"It's really amazing!" Sun Li also exclaimed at this moment.

As the heroine of "Space Traveler", she initially thought that "Space Traveler" would be affected by "Baby Project" and cause a box office slump.

After all, "Baby Project" stars Chen Long, an international superstar, and his status and box office appeal are unquestionable.

Unexpectedly, the first-day box office of "Space Traveler" was not only higher than that of "Baby Project", but even more than doubled.

It was completely beyond her expectation.

"Well, have you ever asked Director Wang when the idol drama will start filming?" the manager asked in a timely manner.

Regarding Sun Li's starring role in the idol drama directed by Wang Shu, Hairun Film and Television Company has always been in contact with Yishu.

However, Wang Shu has not made a decision, and no one knows when it will be turned on.

"It should be soon." Sun Li replied aloud, "Director Wang said before that the start-up time will be around the 4th or 5th, which will only happen in the past few days."

Although both October 10th and October 4th are during the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays, there is no traditional holiday for those working in the film and television industry, and there are no rules for taking a break during the holidays.     Work if there is work, and rest if there is no work.

"On the 4th or 5th?" The agent pondered for a moment and said, "If Director Wang shoots the idol drama as fast as ever, it will be almost completed by the end of the month."

"It won't affect your next play."

"Director Gao Xixi has confirmed that "Sweet Honey" will start filming in the middle of next month. I just hope that the filming will not be delayed due to our reasons."

"No." Sun Li said, "Director Wang said before that the idol drama will be completed by the end of October at the latest, and it will not conflict with my schedule."

The manager heard this and warned in a low voice, "Have some snacks and build a good relationship with Director Wang."

"Right now, there are not many actresses who are familiar with Director Wang."

"If you have a good relationship with Director Wang, you can not only star in his idol dramas, but also in his movies."

"Perhaps, there will be a chance to star in one of his art films, and then go to Europe's top three to win an actor award."

When Sun Li heard this, she pouted, wondering how she could have a good relationship with Wang Shu?
  It’s good if he doesn’t bully others!
  Even though he was thinking this in his heart, he responded with his mouth: "I know."

"No, you don't know." The agent said with a smile, "Before, the company spent a lot of effort to help you get the contract for "Huo Yuanjia", so that you can star opposite Li Liangjie in your first movie. .”

"It's different when you get to Director Wang."

"The company didn't contribute anything. It's just because Director Wang liked you that you got the opportunity."

"If you can maintain a good relationship with Director Wang, then the company will not have to work hard in the future. You can rely on your relationship with Director Wang to obtain better resources than starring in "Fearless"."

"There is a huge difference between the two."

"You also know that there are many high-quality resources. The company cannot help you operate them. You can only watch others take those resources into their pockets."

"But here, Director Wang, even if the company wants to help you operate it, it won't be able to operate it."

"So, whether you can continue to get high-quality resources from Director Wang depends on you."

Sun Li heard this and said helplessly: "When selecting actors for Director Wang's play, the first consideration is whether the actor fits the role in the play, and then the rest."

"No matter how good the relationship is, it will not be shaken in the face of official business."

"So, relying on relationships won't work."

When the agent heard this, he smiled and said: "Whether it works or not, as long as you can maintain a good relationship with Director Wang, you will always have some advantages over other actors."

"Am I right?"

Sun Li opened her mouth and responded: "Uh"

"Don't worry, I'm not stupid, I will figure it out."

She felt that her relationship with Wang Shu was still very close, and she did not need to continue to have a good relationship.

Because the further improvement of the relationship is to break up with Deng Chao and be with Wang Shu.

She thought about it, but gave up the idea.

Now her relationship with Deng Chao is very good, and she has no intention of breaking up.

"It's good that you know." The agent breathed a sigh of relief and continued, "Wang Shu is a director who can write scripts. He is talented and capable."

"What's more important is that he doesn't have much to do with the interests of the industry, so he doesn't need to choose actors based on human connections."

"And several of his dramas have proven that he has always had the right to cast, and the roles in his film and television works are all chosen based on his preferences."

"Not only are you acting in "Time Traveler", but you will also collaborate with him in an idol drama later."

"The cooperation between the two dramas is enough to form a deep friendship."

"Just because of this, I have an advantage over many other actors."

"For an actor to have a good relationship with such a director, it's definitely a good thing."

Sun Li listened to her manager's words and never knew this truth.

The film and television industry has never been dominated by actors.

No matter how popular an actor is, if he has no resources, it will only take him a year or two to fall from his pedestal.

Resources are often in the hands of employers and producers.
  They can praise whoever they want, not just asking actors to star in a movie.

More often than not, it’s the actors who fight tooth and nail for roles.

Even actors with the status of Sidan Shuangbing still need to compete for high-quality resources.

Just like John Woo who went to his grandma's house in Hollywood and returned to China in despair to film "Red Cliff", a bunch of actors exchanged interests and competed for roles through the company behind them.

Even if it is a small supporting role, actors such as Zhao Yanzi and Chen Hao have to get the role through the connections behind them.

Another example is that Fan Binbin sat on someone's lap at a cocktail party and toasted with a smile in order to expand his network and win an invitation from a big director.

Except for the actors who are mixed up, the people who control resources in the entertainment industry are like the grandfather of actors.

If you want to please others, you have to behave like a grandson.

Wang Shu is not only a director, but with his "talent", he also has high-quality resources that countless actors desire.

This is even worse than Feng Xiaogang and Zhang Yimou.

Directors such as Feng Xiaogang and Zhang Yimou are treated politely by actors in the entertainment industry. In addition to being accomplished directors, they also have the ability to choose actors for script roles.

This is the lifeblood of actors.

Any actor who wants to be offered an olive branch by directors such as Feng Xiaogang and Zhang Yimou must lower his attitude and be polite when facing them.

Now Wang Shu has also joined this ranks.

And because "Space Traveler" is a groundbreaking film, Wang Shu is more respected than other domestic directors.

There will also be more actors who want to receive the olive branch he offers.

This time, in front of him, you will definitely keep your posture as low as possible.

It is even said that some actresses will use their color to open up a breakthrough, which is not unusual at all.

After all, in the film and television industry, in order to get opportunities, many actresses will even take the initiative to greet some men who are very humble, let alone a young and handsome guy like Wang Shu.

She has long become fat in the eyes of many actresses.

In this case, there was no need for Wang Shu to take the initiative; an actress would take the initiative to contact him.

Even if some actresses are reserved and won't take the initiative, as long as he teases her a little bit, it will be effective.

(End of this chapter)