Rebirth of Hong Kong - 1978

Chapter 1869 A Little Too Partial

After putting down the phone, Lin Daoqiu called Fang Jinsheng in.

"Let's see if I have any important things to do in the past few months. If not, then we have to go to Hollywood."

Fang Jinsheng nodded immediately, then turned around and went out to check Lin Daoqiu's next itinerary.

After Fang Jinsheng left, Lin Daoqiu began to think about the future layout of MGM.

If it relies on Magic Studio alone, it is not impossible for MGM to become the number one film company in Hollywood, but it will take at least ten to 20 years of development time.

So in addition to special effects movies, Lin Daoqiu also had to create more popular themes for this company.

The frequency of "007" every year is too high, Lin Daoqiu plans to slow down and change it to two years.

After all, MGM no longer needs "007" to support the show. Lin Daoqiu can choose to make more and better movies.

For example, the "Human Purge Project" that I asked Yu Yun to fight this time was a decision made by Lin Daoqiu to expand more types of movies for MGM.

Movies with this kind of theme are definitely difficult to be welcomed by the public, but it can expand MGM's influence in the B-level movie market and attract more audiences who like this kind of theme.

Although the performance at the box office may not be as eye-catching as those blockbusters, but in the disc market, sometimes the sales of B-grade movies are not worse than those blockbusters.

In addition, the investment in B-level films does not need to be as high as that of A-level films. As long as there is a little control, if one out of ten films can be a blockbuster, it will be a profit for MGM.

Therefore, it is not difficult for MGM to run AB and AB levels at the same time, as long as Lin Daoqiu is willing to invest money.

In addition to those bloody and violent movies and popcorn movies, the market for literary and genre films is also what Lin Daoqiu wants to win or let MGM expand.

After all, watching fights and killings all the time will make you tired, just like eating, balanced nutrition is the last word.

Although Lin Daoqiu will not let MGM increase the proportion of literary films and genre films to the same level as commercial films, at least it must be kept at [-]-[-].

In addition to these types of movies, comedy is of course also a very important subject.

Last year, Lin Daoqiu auditioned a group of actors for the filming of "Rush Hour", and finally recruited Martin Lawrence.

And Martin Lawrence played well in "Rush Hour". Although it is not possible to say that he will immediately become a first-line star with the movie "Rush Hour", he is at least a well-known star now.

As for the other Eddie Murphy who participated in the interview with Martin Lawrence, his luck was not so good.

Lin Daoqiu seemed to have forgotten him. At that time, he said that he would open a new play for him after a while, and Eddie Murphy was also very excited.

But after waiting and waiting, he couldn't wait for Lin Daoqiu's call. Almost a year passed like this, and Eddie Murphy himself felt that Lin Daoqiu was just perfunctory at that time, saying some comforting words to make himself not so sad.

So he had already forgotten about Lin Daoqiu, and reinvested in the selection of other films.

But it's a pity that Eddie Murphy's luck has not been very good this year. Although he was lucky enough to participate in a few movies, they were all small productions.

Moreover, none of his roles in the play are the protagonists, and most of them are either supporting roles or guest roles, which naturally cannot help Eddie Murphy increase his popularity.

"Do you need me to call Mr. Lin for you?"

Martin Lawrence and Eddie Murphy have been good friends since that audition.

Even though Eddie Murphy is still just an unknown comedian, and Martin Lawrence has become a well-known star, he didn't alienate or cut off contact with Eddie Murphy.

Even in his spare time, Martin Lawrence often asked Eddie Murphy to have dinner together, and even thought of introducing him to the director.

But Eddie Murphy politely declined each other's help every time, because he wanted to rely on his own ability to break through the sky.

"No need, if Mr. Lin really wanted to ask me to make a movie, he would definitely not wait until now, so...he was just joking with me at that time."

Eddie Murphy smiled wryly.

Martin Lawrence didn't have much contact with Lin Daoqiu, but he felt that Lin Daoqiu should not be that kind of person.

But he was not sure whether Lin Daoqiu had forgotten, or whether he really thought the same as Eddie Murphy, and it was just a joke when he said that he would play him.

"If...if you don't mind, I'd like to recommend you to play a role in the sequel to Rush Hour."

Martin Lawrence didn't do it entirely to help his friends. In his opinion, Eddie Murphy is a very good actor. The reason why he didn't become popular is because he never got a good opportunity.

If he can get a good opportunity for him to display his acting skills, Martin Lawrence believes that he will be popular.

"Forget it, you have just become the leading actor, so making such a request at this time may not affect you well."

To put it bluntly, Martin Lawrence is just a rookie, and Eddie Murphy doesn't want him to make the producers think he's playing big for himself.

"You take the problem too seriously. I'm just responsible for recommending you. In the end, whether you can be admitted depends on whether your acting skills meet their standards. You don't really think that I can decide the casting of "Rush Hour", do you? .”

This is Martin Lawrence's sincere words. He sees his status very clearly. He doesn't think that his status and status at this moment can determine the actor of a movie.

Even if it's just a supporting role, Martin Lawrence doesn't think he can decide.

"Let's talk about it then."

Eddie Murphy still doesn't seem to want Martin Lawrence to recommend him, probably because of his pride.

"Brother, it's actually quite normal to rely on recommendations to get roles in Hollywood. Your thinking is too rigid. I think you should change your thinking."

Knowing that Martin Lawrence was doing it for his own good, Eddie Murphy still couldn't lower his head.

When Martin Lawrence saw that the other party was so persistent, he couldn't say anything.

When Eddie Murphy returned home, he fell directly on the bed. He didn't seem to be in a good mood after meeting Martin Lawrence.

After all, the other party has embarked on the fast track to become a big star, but now he is still a small actor who can only play some supporting roles. The status of the two can be said to be one in the sky and the other in the underground.

Just as he was about to go to sleep, the phone next to him suddenly rang.

You must know that it is already twelve o'clock in the evening, who would call him at this time?

(End of this chapter)