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Chapter 553 Going through the back door

Wang Shunai is the youngest Oscar-winning director in history, and his moves in the industry are always closely watched.

At this moment, both at home and abroad, people learned that Paramount invited Wang Shu to take over the science fiction film project left behind after Steven Spielberg parted ways with them.

When filmmakers from both sides of the Taiwan Strait and Hong Kong and Macau heard the news, they were all quite surprised.

Although Chen Kaige, Wang Jiawei and others have been invited by Hollywood producers, they were all small-scale.

This time, it was Paramount Pictures, one of the eight major Hollywood studios, that came specifically to invite Wang Shu.

And the director is the science fiction film project that Hollywood director Steven Spielberg has been preparing for three or four years.

It has taken so long to prepare, and the filming schedule has not yet started. It is obviously a project of considerable scale.

I heard it’s a hard science fiction project.

Filmmakers from both sides of the Taiwan Strait and Hong Kong, as well as Hollywood, are all curious about whether Wang Shu is capable of doing this job.

Wang Shu has never failed since his debut, which has proved that he has outstanding talent and ability.

However, this film project is different from Wang Shu’s previous soft science fiction films, but a perfect hard science fiction film.

"Interstellar" certainly has some "metaphysics", but these "metaphysics" are just conjectures about the five-dimensional space, and no one can conclude that they are wrong.

Apart from that, the knowledge involved in the movie is indeed very solid and does not violate physics from beginning to end.

Among them, the most commendable is the scene where the black hole appears.

The movie was released in 2014, the black hole was first observed in 2017, and the first photo of a black hole was released in 2019.

The black hole images of the two are not much different.

In other words, before the photo of the black hole was released, "Interstellar" had already simulated the appearance of the black hole in advance.

Of course, these can only fool some people who don't know the truth and make them mistakenly think that Nolan is a big shot.

In fact, he does not have such professional knowledge reserves at all.

The reason why "Interstellar" was able to not violate physics and present the image of the black hole to the public in advance is that Nolan invited more than 100 physicists, including Nobel Prize winners, to serve as consultants for the film when making it.

After simulating the black hole image, he went to consult Hawking.

Hawking told him that this is what a black hole looks like.

In the future, if Wang Shu can really direct this film, he can do so.

As a person who has lived a second life, he certainly knows what a black hole looks like, and he also knows what Nolan's version of "Interstellar" looks like.

However, it would be incredible if he took the photos openly without the help of a professional team.

Because he cannot possibly have the corresponding knowledge reserves.

Therefore, it is necessary to do this.

Besides, he was invited to direct "Interstellar" and was just a paid director, not an investor.

It was not his money that was spent to hire more than a hundred physicists, including some who won the Nobel Prize, as consultants, so there was no need to feel bad or be frugal.

Not to mention, from Paramount's perspective, the fact that he hired so many professionals as consultants also shows that he is serious and responsible about making a good movie, rather than just messing around.

"Director Wang, this is Jing Tian." Ye Lin pointed at the young girl next to him and said with a smile.

On the surface, he came to Yikeshu Company to further discuss the co-production with Wang Shu, but in fact he came to bring Jing Tian to visit Wang Shu.

The casting for the co-production is about to begin, so it is necessary to let Wang Shu meet Jing Tian in advance.

Jing Tian felt a little embarrassed when he heard this. Anyone could see that such a sudden visit was a backdoor visit.

"Hello Director Wang, I have seen all your movies, they are all great, and I am glad to meet you." Jing Tian suppressed her inner embarrassment and spoke with a beautiful smile.

"Hello." Wang Shu smiled, and then said politely, "I heard Mr. Ye mention you. You are indeed very beautiful and suitable for the entertainment industry."

He knew who Jing Tian was, but he couldn't show it.

Because under normal circumstances, a big director like him should not know who Jing Tian is.

When Jing Tian heard this, her pretty face turned slightly red and she responded with a faint smile.

She came from a family with a good background and had developed good manners since childhood.

Although she also has the temper of a spoiled daughter, Ye Lin repeatedly reminded Wang Shu before coming that she didn't have to give him face. She also analyzed to her that even if Wang Shu didn't get involved in the Chinese-language film industry, he could still be successful in Hollywood.

Although it was not stated explicitly, the implication was that she needed to be polite and respectful to Wang Shu and not use her power to bully him.

Because Wang Shu doesn't have to make a living in the domestic entertainment industry, he can ignore these things.

Not to mention that Wang Shu obviously wants to work in Hollywood now, and China has been trying to keep him.

Therefore, if the first impression is not good, it cannot be recovered.

"Haha, Director Wang, you're too polite." Ye Lin spoke on behalf of Jing Tian.

He knew that Jing Tian lacked experience in dealing with people and was worried that Jing Tian didn't know how to respond, so he took over the conversation.

After he finished speaking, he looked at Jing Tian again and said with a smile, "But Director Wang is right about one thing. I also think Jing Tian is very suitable for the entertainment industry."

Wang Shu's statement that Jing Tian was suitable for the entertainment industry was purely a compliment.

Ye Lin said this now in order to praise Jing Tian in front of Wang Shu and at the same time let Jing Tian remember his kindness.

Only Jing Tian took what they said seriously.

She really thought that Wang Shu and Ye Lin thought she was suitable for the entertainment industry. Although she looked a little embarrassed, she could hardly suppress the faint smile on her face.

Ye Lin just noticed this and the corners of his mouth twitched.

If it weren't for Jing Tian's background, he wouldn't have said this, and he wouldn't have brought her to Yikeshu Company to visit Wang Shu.

Wang Shu smiled and did not answer.

He was just being polite, but he didn't expect Ye Lin to take advantage of the situation to climb up the ladder.

Jing Tian
Given her background, if she worked a little harder, she could find a lot of acting teachers to teach her and her acting skills would improve rapidly.

However, the other party obviously couldn't bear such hardship.

This is also normal.

After all, Jing Tian entered the entertainment industry just to become a star admired by everyone, not to be an actor.

If she really wanted to be an actor, given her background, her acting skills wouldn't have been so bad.

Since you haven't worked hard to hone your acting skills, there's no point in aiming to become a talented actor.

And her family is not short of money.

From this we can see that being in the entertainment industry is nothing more than wanting to become a shining star.

All we can say is that some people were born in Rome, and some were born as cattle and horses.

Artists like Zhao Liying, who come from relatively ordinary backgrounds and are not even from an academic background, have always been working hard to improve themselves.

There are many young actresses born after 85, but she is the only one who won the Outstanding Actress Award at the China Television Feitian Awards and the Best Supporting Actress Award at the Popular Film Hundred Flowers Awards.

Although the Feitian Award is the first of the three major television awards and is also a water award, winning this award at least shows that her acting skills are better than those of other 85 young actresses.

Although the Feitian Award is a government award, it has restrictions on categories. At the same time, more often than not, the award is given to those who are deemed to have promoted the industry, rather than to those who have the ability.

Lack of artistry and artistic authority.

All we have is the authority of the government.

As for two of the three major TV drama awards, the Magnolia Awards and the Golden Eagle Awards, they are even less valuable.

In fact, there has always been a lack of television and film awards with artistic authority in the domestic society.

It's just that local water feeds local people. Although there is a shortage, some people know it, but they just can't promote it. Because as long as you show your head, people in the system will come to pick peaches, and then change in some aspects.

Or maybe, without the participation of the system, it simply won’t work.

In any case, among the 85 flowers, only Zhao Liying's acting skills have been improving, while the others have not made any progress.

People like Jingtian are just playing around.

Again, this is normal.

Because of her family background, there is no need for her to work hard, she can just have fun however she wants.

Zhao Liying is different. She needs to work hard to gain a foothold.

Ye Lin looked at Wang Shu and said with a smile, "Director Wang, Jing Tian will also go to the audition for the co-production. I hope you can take care of her then."

Although Wanda Pictures is also one of the investors, it does not have the right to choose casting.

Ye Lin also knew that Wanda was able to participate only because Wang Shu was present that day and gave him face.

He also knew that with Wang Shu's reputation, there was no shortage of investors.

Wanda Pictures’ investment is not important at all.

Even if we don't invest, it will be replaced by other film and television companies in the blink of an eye.

Therefore, everything he said and did was polite.

He just brought Jing Tian with him, and just wanted Wang Shu to give him some help during the audition, instead of directly asking for Jing Tian's role.

Wang Shu smiled and said, "Of course."

Jing Tian thought that she had almost got the role, and a faint smile appeared on her face.

Ye Lin knew clearly that Wang Shu's answer was most likely just a polite remark.

However, he did not say much, because this co-production film has no shortage of investors. As far as he knows, there are many people who want to get involved but can never get involved.

If they go too far, Wang Shu can easily kick Wanda out.

Jing Tian had been silent the whole time, but now she finally spoke up. She said, "Thank you, Director Wang, for giving me the opportunity."

Ye Lin was stunned when he heard this. This little princess who grew up in a greenhouse either kept silent or said something awkward when she spoke.

Wang Shu's words were obviously just polite remarks.

Such a voice
You know what, although it's awkward, it's useful.

He knew that Wang Shu was just being polite. If he pressed the issue too hard, he would go too far and inevitably create resentment.

But it would be different if Jing Tian spoke up himself.

Although this would be awkward, he could find an opportunity to explain Jing Tian's background to Wang Shu later, and mention that Jing Tian was a flower that grew up in a greenhouse and did not understand socializing and the ways of the world.

First, let Wang Shu know that Jing Tian has an extraordinary background, and then let Wang Shu realize that Jing Tian's awkward behavior is understandable.

Doing this may have unexpected results.

After all, Jing Tian's background is there. Under normal circumstances, no one would fail to give him face.

This is human nature.

Wang Shu didn't expect the other party to be so straightforward and was also stunned.

Then I thought that the other person was only 21 years old and a "little princess", so it seemed reasonable that she would be like this.

Then, he smiled back.

Ye Lin knew that Wang Shu might not be familiar with Jing Tian, ​​so he immediately said, "Jing Tian starred in an urban drama last year and in a costume biographical drama at the beginning of this year."

"I'm still a newcomer and have a lot to learn, so I need Director Wang's care and attention."

After hearing this, Wang Shu became familiar with Jing Tian's two TV dramas.

The previous urban drama was called "A Woman's Epic", in which Jing Tian played the heroine, and film emperors Liu Ye and Liu Haiying co-starred with her.

In the latter historical drama, she acted opposite Zhang Fengyi, Li Zixiong, Weng Hong and others.

After filming these two dramas, I started to enter the film industry.

Her approach is almost a replica of Liu Yifei.

However, whether it was Liu Yifei's debut TV series "The Story of a Noble Family", or the subsequent "The Legend of Sword and Fairy", as well as "The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" and "The Return of the Condor Heroes", they were all very popular TV series.

Thanks to these TV dramas, he has accumulated a huge reputation.

On the other hand, Jing Tian did indeed start out acting in TV dramas before entering the film industry.

But she never accumulated enough blood.

In fact, it’s not a problem that Jing Tian has no acting skills.

She could totally go the idol track like Yang Mi, Liu Shishi and others.

However, not only does he want to be a talented actor without any real talent, but the dramas he starred in are also messy.

It is inevitable that we will fail all the way.

Jing Tian thought that Wang Shu would then ask her about the specific information of the two TV series she starred in, but she didn't expect that Wang Shu didn't ask any further questions at all.

You know, "The Biography of Sun Tzu" is a big drama with an investment of 5000 million yuan.

Generally speaking, only Yangshi TV dramas have this scale.

If Wang Shu asked about it, it would help her gain face and maybe even make Wang Shu look at her differently.

But Wang Shu didn't ask.

This made Jing Tian feel a little uncomfortable. Ye Lin mentioned all this, but Wang Shu did not ask any further questions.

In her eyes, it seemed that Wang Shu was disdainful of these two TV dramas.

For a moment, I felt a little embarrassed and felt very awkward. I was depressed and stopped talking.

If it were an ordinary person, perhaps they wouldn't think so much.

However, Jing Tian is a "little princess" who grew up in flattery.

When someone doesn't flatter her, she becomes sensitive and thinks too much.

These will change as you grow older due to more contact and communication with people.

However, Jing Tian is only 21 years old now and is still a sophomore at Jingcheng College.

She will not be in her junior year until the new semester in the second half of this year.

Ye Lin keenly sensed that Jing Tian was a little unhappy, so he continued to be polite with Wang Shu for a while, and then took Jing Tian away.

After leaving, Ye Lin did not ask Jing Tian why he was suddenly unhappy, but said: "Director Wang is actually very easy to talk to. You will know when you get to know him more in the future."

"Yeah." Jing Tian responded.

Her sudden unhappiness was really a bit of making trouble out of nothing and for unknown reasons.

But if you put yourself in her shoes, considering her background and her perspective, it is perfectly normal.

In fact, this is also the reason why people’s joys and sorrows are different from each other.

In the eyes of ordinary people, this appears to be pretentious.

However, this is the thinking judgment of ordinary people.

(End of this chapter)