Entertainment: From the Octagon to the big screen

Chapter 167 - The Knife Out of the Sheath (please follow up)

"Oh, my God! Can Chen take a photo with me first? Sorry, wait a minute. How am I doing now? Do I need, uh, some makeup?"

Rian Johnson, who is the producer, writer and director of "Knives Out", is extremely emotional and excited at the moment.

Because this was the first time that he saw his idol—Chen Yu—at such a close distance! So the performance is a bit crazy.

In fact, this is also a common characteristic among fans and supporters of Chen Yu boxing. In their eyes, Chen Yu is a "rising star" who provides hope and encouragement.

After all, Chen Yu is packaged by European and American media as a "civilian warrior" who fought his way up from the grassroots step by step. He represents hard work, persistence and never giving up.

Combined with Chen Yu's ferocious, violent and ruthless fighting style in the octagonal cage, he is the embodiment of the pirate spirit that has been passed down for thousands of years in European and American society.

Therefore, as an Asian, Chen Yu could be favored, accepted, pampered and finally absorbed by the extremely exclusive European and American capital circles.

Without the strong support from European and American capital circles, Chen Yu might have been driven back to the big farm in Anderson County to work as an unknown cowboy.

"Well, can cowboys be cooler? My two daughters have always wanted a half-length photo of you with your cold eyes and your hands in your pockets." Ryan asked softly.

Now his status is completely that of an avid fan and has nothing to do with the director, screenwriter, or producer, which made the Lionsgate representatives shake their heads and smile bitterly.

In fact, if the movie "Knives Out" follows Lionsgate's wishes, it should be modified into the classic "two heroes" model.

That is to find someone to form a partner or antagonistic relationship with Chen Yu, rather than letting Chen Yu take the lead alone, but Lionsgate Pictures simply couldn't convince Ryan.

Even though Max Hubach took the initiative to apply to audition, Ryan did not relent and changed the script according to Lionsgate's ideas.

But what is more surprising is that after seeing the script, "Captain America" ​​expressed his willingness to play the role of a playboy in the film.

This means that the "Invincible God of War" in the real octagonal cage will be directly linked with the "Super Soldier" on the big screen.

"I can completely understand his (Chris Evans) choice. A pursuing actor will not waste his entire career on the same role."

Ryan, who took photos with Chen Yu for nearly 80 minutes, was finally willing to sit down and talk about serious matters. He believed that Chris Evans was planning to try to transform again.

After all, if you just look at the proportion of the characters in the film:
Chen Yu is the absolute leading male without a doubt, while Chris's character is somewhere between the leading male and the second male.

According to the promotion of the main plot, Chris is on par with Chen Yu, but the number of shots and scenes played by Chris are less than Chen Yu's.

Therefore, this "Knives Out" is a relatively typical "pseudo-two-hero" film, which fits the atmosphere created in Agatha Christie's novels very well.

"Chen, your salary is still the highest among the entire crew, I can guarantee you."

Tom Karnowski, marketing director of Lionsgate Pictures, said loudly and loudly that although Chris is "Captain America", his location is too low.

It was not until 2012, when he starred in "Captain America" ​​for the second time, that his salary reached US$2 million.

Of course, Robert Downey Jr.'s salary for his first starring role in "Iron Man" was only a pitiful $500,000.

Therefore, the price offered by Lionsgate to Chen Yu was US$13 million plus the right to recommend a supporting actor.

Those recommended by Chen Yu can go directly to the crew to participate in the final audition without going through the "preliminary screening" of the casting studio, which can be regarded as a shortcut in disguise.

But to be honest, Chen Yu really didn't know who to give this favor to at the moment. Reba just acted as a guest star to share the same frame with her boyfriend out of shame.

According to Reba's idea, if she and Chen Yu appear on the big screen in Europe and the United States, the level or treatment cannot be lower than that of "second female lead" at the very least.

Therefore, Reba will not come to guest star in this film at all, and if Reba were to fly to the United States to audition for a supporting role, she would probably have no chance of winning it based on her professional skills.

Furthermore, there is Li Yitong, the "only Miao Miao" who currently works for Dilmurat Dilraba's studio.

According to Reba's feedback, this young lady was highly praised and appreciated by Director Liang Shengquan and Director Li Weiji when she was on the set of "Fire Like a Song".

Therefore, Reba believed that Li Yitong's professional level was fully capable.

But Chen Yu felt that perhaps it was Reba and others who made Li Yitong stand out.

Although it has not yet reached the obvious gap of "Snow White and the Dwarfs", there is a high probability that the two directors have no choice but to play the trick of "taking advantage of the general".

In fact, at the end of March, Gong Beixin, the only eldest sister in the cast of "Fire Like a Song" who did not need to worry about her acting skills, had finished filming.

It can be said that after this, the crew of "Fire Like a Song" has completely entered a new stage of "Dancing with Demons".

Therefore, Chen Yu really didn't believe how good Ms. Li Yitong's professional skills could be.

Moreover, after Li Yitong joined Dilraba Studio, he re-drawn the development plan with the help of Xue Dan and Yanzi.

At this stage, her focus is mainly on the domestic drama market. If there is a suitable movie script, she will also participate, but she will not forcefully go out of China.

So even if Reba begged Chen Yu to give her spot to Li Yitong, the latter would politely refuse with a sweet smile.

After all the calculations, only Nazha, who has been plagued by rumors recently, is left, but again, if she flies in to audition for a supporting role, she will definitely end up with the same fate as Reba.

Because this movie is going to hit the box office of US$400 million, Chen Yu is not allowed to get involved in the casting process. Therefore, Ruonaza can only join as a guest star. This is the best choice under the premise of saving everyone's face.

So after thinking about it for a while, Chen Yu directly declined the idea of ​​"recommending supporting roles".

After all, with his social circle, there is no need to use this thing as a "favor" and force it out.

"Although I am not qualified to [recommend supporting actors], a friend of mine wants to invest in this anticipated movie. Is it convenient?"

Ryan nodded and then pointed sideways at Karnowski, the representative of Lionsgate Pictures, indicating that he had no objection but that the decision was in the hands of Lionsgate Pictures.

Karnowski didn't beat around the bush and said directly that if Chen Yu's friend was willing to invest only $10 million, he or she could come and sign the contract now.

Chen Yu made a "wait a moment" gesture and stood up and walked outside the office to make a phone call.

Emma Roberts was very happy to say that she would send her assistants to Los Angeles immediately.

"Oh, we'd love to work with Miss Emma Roberts, man." Karnowski excitedly snapped his fingers and waved his fist at Ryan.

Although Roberts will not directly participate in the film, her name can still attract the attention of some teenagers in "Knives Out."

The "Scream Queens" series has made Emma Roberts a new female star in the shy fantasies of many European and American teenagers.

Of course, the film crew can also use Emma Roberts' pursuit of Chen Yu to create some ambiguous and charming news.

"Hey, I don't want to be involved in scandals. After all, my fiancée is also a public figure and it can easily hurt her." Chen Yu pointed at Karnowski.

When film crews around the world engage in publicity and marketing, as long as they use "egregious" tactics, they must include creating lace.

Karnowski sneered twice and then gestured "I'm sorry" to Chen Yu, but he hoped that Chen Yu could help get Roberts to make a guest appearance in the group.

It would be too wasteful to just be a producer in name. In addition, Karnowski also asked Chen Yu if he wanted to invest some money, five million US dollars, just for fun.

To be honest, Lionsgate can be considered sincere if they can squeeze out 21% of the total budget of US$70 million to Roberts and Chen Yu.

"If possible, I would like you to sign a contract with my fiancée's studio." A mere five million US dollars is not enough for Chen Yu to put his name on it.

Karnowski and Lane looked at each other and said he needed to ask his boss for advice.

In fact, the European and American film and television circles have always been a bit aloof from capital from China. They expect Chinese investors to only supervise the various accounts of the project and not to dictate artistic creation, actor selection, filming techniques, time schedule, etc.

But many Chinese financiers just like to spend money on what the European and American film and television circles are relatively focused on: the overall production process of film and television dramas.

This is also the main reason why Universal Pictures and Wanda Group have divided and merged. Universal Pictures at the same price is pursuing compatibility while Wanda is seeking popularity.

Although Dilireba's studio invested five million US dollars in it, she had no say at all.

But Karnowski still has to ask his boss for instructions. You already know how vigilant and exclusive the European and American film and television circles are towards Chinese capital.

As for Korea and Japan, which are both in East Asia, they are European and American colonies after all, so many restrictions and conditions will be relaxed.

Of course, you can also interpret this as a type of "targeting" that makes no sense.

"Chen, Lionsgate can sign an "Investment Contract" for "Knives Out" with Dilraba Studio, but you have to ensure that the latter will not interfere with the filming."

To be honest, Lionsgate believes in Chen Yu, who has entered the European and American capital circles, but is skeptical of Dilraba Studio.

After Chen Yu looked at the serious-faced Karnowski and then glanced at the snickering Ryan, he then raised the index, middle and ring fingers of his left hand and muttered in a low voice.

In fact, he is just pretending because the relevant content will be written into the "Investment Contract".

After basically finalizing a deal using his fiancée's name, Chen Yu chatted with them about the specific candidate for the female lead.

Because Emanuel wanted to insert Ana de Armas into the crew to partner with Chen Yu.

In fact, the casting studio has already included Anna in the scope of the investigation.

But at this stage, her ranking is not among the first tier.

Chen Yu needs to have a good chat about this issue with Karnowski, who seems friendly but is actually cautious.

As for Ryan, it doesn't matter who the female lead ends up with, because this movie mainly focuses on Chen Yu and Evans.

These two "male gods" with different styles and types are the core of this film.

The super cute detective;
An extremely sexy looking young man.

Ryan believes that when the cast lineup of "Knives Out" is announced, women all over Europe and the United States will feel unbearably hot in their bodies!
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(End of this chapter)