Become famous another day.

"But if Uber Clark returns, I suggest you take it." Lu Yanhe said, "I have already authorized them the development rights for the sequel. For a film of this genre, developing a sequel is a very common operation, and generally speaking, the results will not be bad. The key is that you are the absolute leading actor in this film, and Midoriya will not change this when developing a sequel. Otherwise, the fans of the first film will definitely not be satisfied."

Jiang Yuqian nodded.

“What if the script sucks?”

"The script is too bad, Uber Clark won't accept it." Lu Yanhe said, "I won't agree to it either. I won't be the screenwriter of the sequel, but I will participate in the production of this movie in other ways."

Jiang Yuqian breathed a sigh of relief: "That's fine."

"By the way, you can ask your agent to raise the salary for the sequel as much as possible based on your market quotation." Lu Yanhe said, "You are the core lead actor. Although your salary in the sequel will definitely not be higher than that of Uber Clark, but... the real core audience is going to see you in the first movie."

"Okay." Jiang Yuqian said, "Let's try to get $150 million in pay this time."

"It can be even higher." Lu Yanhe said, "Your pay for the first film was low because you haven't been tested by the global theater market. Now it's different. As I said before, as long as you are not asking for an unreasonable amount, for an actor like you who plays a key role in the core selling point, Midoriya will accept it if you increase your offer appropriately. This is also a common practice for actors in series works."

Jiang Yuqian nodded.
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After chatting with Jiang Yuqian, Lu Yanhe went to participate in the makeup of "Sea of ​​Clouds", tried out various styles, and met with the director of "Sea of ​​Clouds" and had a chat.

The film will start shooting soon. Lu Yanhe's joining this series of films, which has grossed more than 15 billion US dollars worldwide, is naturally for the purpose of "win-win cooperation".

Originally, the film company wanted to sign a three-film contract directly with Lu Yanhe, but Lu Yanhe refused and was only willing to sign a one-film contract.

There's already a Godless movie, and he doesn't want to tie himself to another film franchise.

What Lu Yanhe didn't expect was that the director of "Cloud Sea" had actually seen "Burning Fire" and praised it very much.

“It gave me a lot of inspiration.”

Lu Yanhe smiled and said, "I like this movie very much too. There are many shots in it that surprise me. I have never seen them in other movies, especially the scheduling of some action group scenes, which have a kind of freehand style that is particularly respected in our Chinese culture."

The director of "Sea of ​​Clouds" doesn't quite understand the word "freehand brushwork".

Lu Yanhe said: "It is a spiritual feeling that is detached from reality. Do you know Chinese calligraphy? Brush calligraphy. When you see real calligraphers writing, their movements are smooth and flowing, with a kind of dance and philosophical beauty. It is a kind of freehand painting."

The director of "Sea of ​​Clouds" nodded, not quite understanding.

Lu Yanhe smiled and said, "Burning Fire 2 should also be released this year. When it is released in the United States, if I am in the United States, I will invite you to watch it with me."

The director of "Sea of ​​Clouds" said it was a good idea.

The two chatted about their favorite movies, which helped them get to know each other better.

Lu Yanhe originally thought that the two of them had a pleasant chat, but when he was about to leave, the director of "Sea of ​​Clouds" suddenly sighed.

Lu Yanhe looked at him with some surprise.

"Sorry." The latter also reacted and said, "I've been feeling a bit upset recently, and I couldn't help myself just now."

"What's wrong?" Lu Yanhe asked.

He hesitated for a moment before asking.

Since it was the first time they met, generally speaking, this seemingly unintentional sigh was most likely intentional.

The director said: "There is a problem with an actress, and now we are considering whether to replace her, but the film is about to start shooting, and it would be quite troublesome if she was replaced."

Lu Yanhe said: "Who is it? What's the problem?"

"An actress who starred in the second part." The director said, "This role will also appear in the third part, but when we signed her for the second part, we only signed a contract for one part. During the last revision of the script, there was a part that still required her to appear in that role, so we also found her temporarily and asked her to return for the third part, but her agent offered a price that Paulage was unwilling to agree to."

Borg is the production company of the Sea of ​​Clouds series and one of the giants in Hollywood.

For them, an actor's pay issue is not an individual's issue.

"What if the pay can't be negotiated, she can't come, and the movie can't be filmed?" Lu Yanhe asked.

The director nodded and said, "The situation is as follows. Paula wants to revise the script and replace her role with another character to take on the function in the script."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yanhe immediately asked, "Change the role? Find a new actor?"

"Yes," the director said, "but changing the role or finding a new actor can solve the problem, but it will be very abrupt. In a story, when the process of advancing the story depends on a character who has never appeared in the early stage to complete an important breakthrough in the story, it is actually inferior."

Lu Yanhe understood what he meant.

"But if the actress still demands a salary that Paula is unwilling to pay despite knowing this, it is normal for Paula to balance the crew and not let other actors have any objections."

“Yeah, so it’s a headache,” said the director.
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What happened to "Sea of ​​Clouds" is not uncommon for the crew.

Lu Yanhe didn't think that this matter would cause much trouble for "Cloud Sea".

A big movie with so many big names gathered together, so many troubles of big names can be solved. Lu Yanhe doesn’t think that a role with only two scenes will really cause big problems in the end.

At most, we can change a role or an actor to complete the functional role, which will reduce the effect a little.

For a magical blockbuster like "Sea of ​​Clouds", Lu Yanhe feels that the problem is actually not big - it is not a serious problem.

On the contrary, Lu Yanhe also told Chen Ziyan the news.

If they really have to change the role or the actor in the end, Lu Yanhe feels that this might be an opportunity for them to recommend an actor.

In a blockbuster like this, even a role with only two scenes is worth starring in for non-top-tier actors.

A three-minute role in a blockbuster movie can bring an actor global discussion.

This is the most incomparable advantage of blockbusters.

After Chen Ziyan learned about this opportunity, she came to the United States immediately.

She made an appointment to meet with the senior executives of the "Sea of ​​Clouds" series at Boragh to secure the opportunity for Wen Minglan to perform this time.

Because of "Friends", Wen Minglan actually already has a representative role on a global scale.

However, in Hollywood, the barriers between sitcom actors and movies, especially A-level productions, are very deep.

The chain of contempt does not only exist in China.

Chen Ziyan didn't know whether she could get this role for Wen Minglan this time.

But if you have a chance, you have to fight for it.

Within two days, a tabloid reported that Wen Minglan was in contact with the movie "Sea of ​​Clouds".

As soon as she saw the news, Chen Ziyan said "Oh no" to Lu Yanhe.

"Ok?"

"We think we were used," Chen Ziyan said. "The news that Wen Minglan was in contact with this movie came out so quickly. It could only have been leaked by someone inside Bolag. Minglan doesn't have such fame and attention in Europe and the United States."

Lu Yanhe was stunned.

"And, you see, this revelation clearly mentioned that Wen Minglan's agent in China is your agent." Chen Ziyan said, "Borag is putting pressure on the actress who was originally scheduled."

Lu Yanhe: "...Am I being used?"

"It's possible." Chen Ziyan said, "After all, you have recommended so many Chinese actors to play roles in Hollywood movies. The credibility of this news seems very high at first glance, and it is actually very high. Indeed, I am fighting for this role for Minglan."

"So, this movie hasn't given up on using the previous actress." Lu Yanhe laughed, a little angry, "This is really a blatant use."

"We have nothing to say yet." Chen Ziyan was also speechless, but she also smiled. "Obviously, if the actress still refuses to accept and insists on the salary standard she proposed, then this role will most likely be given to Minglan by Baolag."

Lu Yanhe nodded.

"A clear plan."

"That's right." Chen Ziyan said, "Look at his wrist."

Lu Yanhe: "We have to study hard."

"Yes." Chen Ziyan said, "Forget it, it's okay. Even if Minglan didn't get the role in the end, the exposure and discussion this news brought to Minglan is enough."

"Besides Source Code, has Minglan taken on any other Hollywood movies?"

"She didn't get a Hollywood movie, but I got her a role in a French art film, where she plays one of the three heroines." Chen Ziyan said, "Although it's an art film, it's a light comedy with a petty bourgeois tone, and it talks about the relationship between men and women. With her starring in this film, it will also attract the attention of domestic film companies and can be introduced for domestic release. With Minglan's looks, it would be a pity if she didn't play in some art films."

Lu Yanhe nodded.

"That's fine."

Chen Ziyan suddenly remembered something and said, "Come to think of it, there was actually a French movie that came to you, but I was going to refuse it." "Tell me specifically, is there anything special about this French movie?"

"Yeah." Chen Ziyan said, "The script is actually quite good. It made me cry. It tells the story of a terminally ill French man who enjoys his last days with a Chinese man who works in France. The script is very good."

"Then why did you say you wanted to refuse?" Lu Yanhe was puzzled.

Chen Ziyan said: "How should I put it... It's too mediocre. It's the kind of inspirational story you can easily read in magazines. Although it's very touching, the artistry is just so-so. It's also a French film with a low budget. It's not suitable for you to shoot at this stage."

After hearing this, Lu Yanhe thought about it and nodded.

"Why don't you show me the script?" Lu Yanhe said, "Although you said it was mediocre, it made you hesitate and even mentioned it to me. It must be special. Let me take a look."

"That's fine." Chen Ziyan nodded.

Lu Yanhe said: "If it is really not suitable for me to play the role in the end, I can recommend someone else to play it."

Chen Ziyan continued to nod and said, "This director is quite famous in France. The reason I mentioned this to you is that I want you to call him personally or send him an email to show your respect."

Lu Yanhe understood.

"Row."
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Three days later, news came from Baolag.

The actress relented and decided not to ask for too much, so she signed a performance agreement with Paulage.

So, they told Chen Ziyan with regret that Wen Minglan would not be needed this time.

Chen Ziyan didn't say much, just said: "Then we will work together again if there is a suitable opportunity next time. However, after the release of Source Code in which Minglan is starring, the schedule may be a bit tight. If there is a suitable role, it is better to discuss it sooner."

Of course, they said yes politely.

Chen Ziyan immediately found a familiar media outlet and released another piece of news: Lu Yanhe, the screenwriter of his new work "Air Rescue", plans to invite Wen Minglan to play the leading female role.

In fact, there was no sign of "Sky Rescue" at all.

This was just Chen Ziyan's way of diverting attention from Wen Minglan's previous fruitless revelations about her involvement in the "Sea of ​​Clouds" series.

But this news still exposed the new work of screenwriter Lu Yanhe - of course, this was also something Chen Ziyan had communicated with Lu Yanhe a long time ago.

Lu Yanhe has no objection.

"Red Eye" hasn't even been released yet, and looking at the name, "Sky Rescue" seems to be a story very similar to "Red Eye" -

Lu Yanhe did not expect that this time, Uber Clark actually contacted him and asked if there was a role suitable for him in the "Sky Rescue" project.

In this type of film, there is no such thing as suitable or unsuitable roles.

All of them will be modified according to the characteristics of the actors.

Uber Clark came directly to ask Lu Yanhe, and was obviously very satisfied with the performance of "Red Eye Flight".

Of course, "Red Eye" did indeed open a new peak for Uber Clark's career.

Before this, Uber Clark hadn't starred in this type of film for a long time.

He has been striving for awards in recent years, so many film companies no longer look for him in commercial films. The box office success of "Red Eye" has put him back on the list of candidates for leading actors in genre films of various companies.

Lu Yanhe thought about it.

It's not impossible for Uber Clark to continue starring in the movie "Sky Rescue".

With his acting skills, there is no need to worry about character creation and performance.

However, Lu Yanhe originally wanted to leave this role to Teacher Jiang Jun.

If you think about it carefully, it seems not very realistic.

The hero of "Sky Rescue" is a flight policeman. Let a Chinese be a flight policeman for American flights? Let him be a propaganda figure for American-style personal heroism?

It seems a bit strange.

Lu Yanhe decided to include Uber Clark as an alternative.

It was a pleasure working with him on Red Eye.

Uber Clark is not a troublesome actor, and Lu Yanhe is very willing to continue working with him.

And at this moment, feedback from Sauron suddenly came.

They did not directly express their attitude towards the movie "Men in Black", but asked about "Sky Rescue" through Darren Wilson.

Lu Yanhe: "..."

This made Sauron set his eyes on this piece of fat meat.

Lu Yanhe directly told Darren Wilson: "This film will be produced directly by Linghe, and the actors have already been selected. If Soren can accept not interfering in the selection of directors, leading actors, etc., I can consider cooperating with them on this project."

As soon as the words were passed on, Sauron decisively chose to give up.

No production company would give up on that.

Even when they work with directors like James Cameron or Steven Spielberg, they still interfere in the selection of actors.

Lu Yanhe smiled.

He told Darren Wilson, "Go tell Soren that if they haven't decided whether to make Men in Black, I'm going to contact other film companies."

Darren Wilson said hello reluctantly.

He asked, "By the way, will you start production on The Notebook and The Fault in Our Stars this year? They are very concerned about this issue."

Lu Yanhe said: "We are working on the budget. Once it is ready, we will send it to them."

Darren Wilson said: "I'm not asking on their behalf, I'm asking on my own, I--"

He blinked and smiled.

"I have an actress under my wing who I think is very suitable for the heroine of The Notebook, so I want to save some time for her so that she won't miss such an opportunity later."

Lu Yanhe: "..."

Lu Yanhe said, "Let's try to start filming next year. Which actress do you have? I... I actually already have an actress in mind for The Notebook."

Darren Wilson was stunned.

"what?"

He was disappointed.

Lu Yanhe said, "If your actress is more suitable in the audition, I can consider using her, but she must be more suitable than my preferred candidate."

"Forget it, the person you've chosen must be a good fit." Darren Wilson sighed, "She should not waste her time."

Seeing this, Lu Yanhe didn't say anything.

The actress he chose for the movie "The Notebook" was Lily Williams, with whom he had worked before.

This beautiful actress has good acting skills and good character.

Lu Yanhe increasingly understands why many producers and directors like to work with actors they have worked with before.

Because of familiarity and trust.

He also had a candidate for the male lead, Arne Bogut, whom he met on The Mist.

The two people, a handsome man and a beautiful woman, perfectly meet the requirements of the characters in the script, and they are also well-known young generation actors in North America.

The two of them acted together in "The Notebook" and they had a very good CP feeling.

Lu Yanhe had felt this CP feeling during the filming of "The Mist".

And The Fault in Our Stars——

Lu Yanhe has an adventurous idea for this movie. (End of this chapter)