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Chapter 383 I’ll pick you up
This made a lot of sense, and everyone, including Zhou Xun, nodded secretly.

There is a ceiling for domestic entertainment, and above the ceiling is the international stage.

And the center of the international stage is Hollywood.

Even if one is famous among the top three European film studios, but has not made a name for himself in Hollywood, he can only be considered to have made it to the international stage, but not to be internationally famous.

Therefore, for Wang Shu, who was not an academic director, the only way out was to go to Hollywood.

Although in China as long as you keep producing good works, you can get by smoothly.

But no matter how hard you try in China, there is always a ceiling.

As long as it is within the ceiling, it is just "almost good".

For example, Feng Xiaogang.

He is famous for his commercial films and even calls himself the best commercial film director in mainland China.

Since "Aftershock", he has been making various art films in an attempt to enter the international stage.

This is because, as long as they step onto the international stage, their status in the industry will be more prominent than that of directors working in the domestic entertainment industry.

And if you can step onto the international stage and become famous in Hollywood, it will be even more impressive.

When Feng Xiaogang's commercial films were a box office hit, he was highly praised.

In fact, in the field of mainstream films, he is not welcome at all and can't get in even if he wants to.

Therefore, at that time, he was either criticizing the judges of major domestic awards or criticizing the judges of major domestic awards.

It wasn't until he won the award that his expression changed immediately.

Zhou Xun continued, "If that's the case, Director Wang should go to Hollywood to develop his career."

In fact, she had discussed this topic with Wang Shuqian before, but Wang Shu didn't say enough at that time, so she couldn't directly say that Wang Shu would go to Hollywood.

"Not necessarily." One person expressed his opinion, "Director Wang and Chairman Han are close friends."

"Now that Chairman Han has just become the chairman of China Film Group, there will definitely be a lot of action."

"Therefore, Director Han will most likely try to keep Director Wang."

"So, even if Director Wang wants to go to Hollywood, he will go in a few years, not now."

This also makes sense.

Since Han Sanping is now the boss of China Film Group, this is obviously good news for Wang Shu.

At this time, the best option is naturally to develop steadily in the country.

It won’t be too late to go to Hollywood after Han Sanping steps down.

This is the truth, but these people don’t know that domestic entertainment will develop in a few years.

The era of 10 billion, 20 billion, 30 billion, and 50 billion is coming.

Since 19, not only has the domestic economy begun to decline, but the global entertainment industry has also been declining.

Even if the mask era is over, it will be difficult to make a movie worth 50 billion again.

Although the economy is on the decline, consumption downgrade is beneficial to virtual entertainment.

But... movies are exceptions.

If movie tickets are too expensive, more people will consider whether the price is worth it before going to the cinema.

Instead of buying tickets and going to the cinema without caring much about the price of the movie ticket like during the economic boom.

According to this trend, these few years are the best time for Wang Shu to go to Hollywood.

Because during this period, the number of screens in the country had not yet been built up and the economy had not yet taken off.

In 08, the highest-grossing movie only took in over 3 million yuan.

Wang Shu went to Hollywood during this period. If he developed well, he would return to China after a few years.

Not only are there big international directors, but China has also entered the era of single-film box office revenue of 30 billion yuan.

Although actors’ pay also skyrocketed during this period, it was still an era when a movie could rake in billions at the box office.

Moreover, when he returns to China to make movies as an international director, many actors will be willing to take a pay cut to compete for the opportunity to star in the movies he directs.

Of course, staying in the country during this period also has its advantages.

That is, Han Sanping, as the boss of China Film Group, will give him care and support.

For example, the movie "Travel to Taipei", even if "Resident Evil" will be released in mainland theaters in the future, even if theaters are still showing ghost movies these days, even if satellite TV stations are still broadcasting "The Pawn Shop No. 8".

Even without Han Sanping and China Film Corporation's involvement, he would most likely have been able to shoot the film.

But don't expect it to be released in theaters.

"I also think that Director Wang will most likely go to Hollywood again in a few years." someone continued.

Everyone understands the reason behind this, so there is no need to elaborate on it.

"No matter what, I hope Director Wang goes to Hollywood as late as possible." One person said sincerely, "With Director Wang here, people like us will have more opportunities."

This was actually said in a rather tactful way, considering that Zhou Xun was here.

Looking at the mainland's film resources, they are all owned by famous people, and ordinary artists don't even get a chance.

Let’s not talk about Huayi and Feng Xiaogang, let’s just talk about Zhang Yimou and New Painting.

In the movies directed by Zhang Yimou, apart from the well-known big-name actors, the so-called "Mou Girls" are basically contracted artists of New Picture or Zhang Yimou himself.

Wang Shu is different, because he does not act as an artist agent, but selects actors in the entertainment industry.

This gives many people opportunities.

For example, in this "Travel to Taipei", a big-budget movie with such a high profile, Yang Zi, Zhang Yishan, Wu Gang and others all got their roles through auditions.

Although Yang Zi and Zhang Yishan may have an advantage because their ages fit the roles in the script, everyone knows that if this play was not written and directed by Wang Shu, these two characters would most likely be changed to college students and then performed by artists selected by the investors and producers.

Instead, the role was given to Yang Zi and Zhang Yishan, two young TV actors who debuted as child stars.

For example, in the movie "Red Cliff", the investors and producers kept revising the script in order to get actors in.

In order to give Zhang Zhiling and Zhao Yanzi more scenes, various changes were made.

In addition to this, there was no role for Chan Hao originally, but after Orange Sky joined the investment, the script was revised to include the role of Chan Hao.

Afterwards, Chan Hao terminated his contract with Orange Sky, and the script of "Red Cliff" no longer included Chan Hao's role.

The script of a play is constantly modified based on the actors while ensuring the general story remains unchanged.

They are all insiders, and a lot of examples make everyone understand that if "Trip to Taipei" was invested and produced by Huayi Company or other companies, then Yang Zi and Zhang Yishan would not have the roles at all. Instead, the script would be revised and replaced with roles suitable for artists from Huayi Company.

In this kind of big-budget film, the characters are only digested internally and never flow out.

Even though Wang Shu ultimately chose Liu Dehua or Li Binbin to play the male lead, it still gave many actors in the entertainment industry an opportunity that they could see with their own eyes and possibly strive for.

Not to mention, everyone knew that Wang Shu chose Liu Dehua and Li Binbin to play the male and female protagonists in order to guarantee the box office.

It’s not that Wang Shu doesn’t give others opportunities, but for the sake of safety, commercial films can only choose big-name actors to carry the flag.

Therefore, this is not Wang Shu’s problem.

But it can only be like this.

"Yes, if Director Wang were here, it would indeed be more beneficial for us actors." Someone took over and agreed with this point of view.

Everyone understood the logic behind this and nodded secretly.

Movies are not TV shows.

There are many roles in TV dramas. Even if you can't play the leading role, there are still many supporting roles.

Plus, there are many TV crews, which gives many people opportunities. But it’s different for movies.

This is especially true for films directed by well-known directors.

Another example is the movie "Red Cliff", where even some supporting roles for Liang Chaowei, Jin Chengwu and others were highly sought after.

In fact, if there is not enough power behind him, he cannot even get these supporting roles.

The existence of Wang Shu not only gives many actors hope to participate in blockbuster movies, but also gives many actors the opportunity to play the leading roles in movies directed by big directors.

Under this premise, compared with other film directors, Wang Shu is naturally more popular with many actors in the entertainment industry.

If you want to act in other big directors' movies, it's basically impossible without some connections or private stuff.

For example, in the movie "Assembly", the heroine was originally chosen to be Chen Shuo.

After she stated that she did not accept the unspoken rules, Feng Xiaogang simply asked her to get out and replaced her with a more obedient actress.

In contrast, in the eyes of many actors in the entertainment industry, as long as they are chosen by Wang Shu, they can get the role even if they don’t have any other qualities.

"So, it's a good thing for us actors that Director Wang doesn't go to Hollywood."

“With his prolific filming style, all actors in the entertainment industry will have more and more practical opportunities to appear in movies if they stay in the country.”

"And... it's also a chance to star in a movie directed by a great director."

"And if Director Wang goes to Hollywood, many actors will only face darkness."

After saying this, everyone around nodded secretly.

Everyone knows that even if Wang Shu stays in China to film, his chances of getting a role will be slim due to fierce competition.

However, no matter how slim the situation is, at least there is a chance and hope, instead of any other situation.

As an actor who can get resources, Zhou Xun also sighed: "Wang Shu filming in China is really good for us actors."

She knew clearly how she obtained her resources step by step.

She also had a more personal experience of Wang Shu giving her the role.

Although there is indeed some ambiguity between her and Wang Shu.

However, Wang Shu did not ask her to perform in the film with the intention of taking advantage of her, but some ambiguity arose during their time together.

This situation is very common in many film crews.

Especially the male and female protagonists, it is easiest for them to get along with each other while interacting on the crew.

"It will be better for Sister Xun." The people around couldn't help but tease when they heard Zhou Xun's voice.

"Yes, Sister Xun has a good personal relationship with Director Wang, and she is also a popular and well-known actress, so naturally she is favored by Director Wang."

Another person took over.

"For example, in this "Travel to Taipei", if it weren't for Sister Xun's schedule conflict, the role of the heroine would definitely have gone to Sister Xun."

Zhou Xun listened to his friends' flattery. Although he shook his head helplessly on the surface, he was happy and secretly proud in his heart.

To her, it was just as these people said.

If it weren't for her schedule conflict, the heroine of "Travel to Taipei" would not have been her, but Li Binbin.

If Wang Shu chose an artist from Huayi to play the leading female role, then she would definitely have the advantage.

Because their friendship is deeper than that of Li Binbin.

Several people were chatting about Wang Shu here, while Wang Shu was exchanging text messages with Mei Ting, Yang Mi, Sun Li and others.

"You haven't slept yet?" Sun Li asked.

"I'll go to sleep soon." Wang Shu replied to the text message.

"Are we still going to start work tomorrow?" Sun Li asked again.

"Let's get started." Wang Shu replied.

"Then I'll visit the set tomorrow." said Sun Li.

"OK." Wang Shu was slightly stunned when he saw the text message, then replied.

He thought Sun Li had returned to her hometown, but he didn't expect that she didn't.

But after thinking about it for a while, he probably guessed some reasons.

When Sun Li returns to her hometown, she has to meet her stepmother. Although both sides have resolved the misunderstanding, there is still a gap between them.

In addition, there was heavy snow in the south this year, which gave us a good reason to stay in Beijing.

Whatever the reason, I just didn't go back.

"Are you alone in Beijing?" Wang Shu asked in a text message.

"No?" Sun Li asked back.

"Have you had the New Year's Eve dinner?" Wang Shu did not answer this question, but asked again.

"I ate it." Sun Li replied.

"What did you eat?" Wang Shu asked immediately.

"Why are you asking so many questions?" Sun Li was reluctant to answer.

When Wang Shu saw the message, he had already guessed the general answer and replied, "I had New Year's Eve dinner with the crew today."

"I booked a table at the restaurant in advance, and then had the New Year's Eve dinner with the crew."

"If I had known you hadn't returned home, I would have asked you to come with me."

The main purpose of this text message was not to express his regret for not inviting Sun Li to have New Year's Eve dinner together, but to inform him that although he did not go back to his hometown, he did not go to some actresses' homes to have New Year's Eve dinner, but was with the crew.

"Thank you, I had the New Year's Eve dinner." Sun Li replied.

"Did you really eat it?" Wang Shu asked with concern.

"If I don't eat, will I be hungry?" Sun Li replied.

"Aren't you worried about me? I just ate a bowl of instant noodles." Wang Shu sent a text message.

Seeing that Sun Li did not reply to his message, Wang Shu suddenly felt that maybe he had guessed right, so he called Sun Li.

"Why are you calling me so late?" Sun Li asked unhappily as soon as the call was connected.

Wang Shu did not answer the question, but asked: "Are you home now?"

"Where else could it be if not at home?" Sun Li sighed.

"Are you hungry? Let's go out for a midnight snack?" Wang Shu said.

"Ah? Don't you say you don't stay up late? Besides, you have work tomorrow." Sun Li said in surprise.

"It's okay, tonight is New Year's Eve." Wang Shu said with a smile.

Sun Li snorted when she heard that: "You still know it's New Year's Eve? Where can we have a midnight snack on New Year's Eve?"

"How could there not be any?" Wang Shu replied without question, "Beijing is such a big city, there are late-night snack shops open 365 days a year, even on New Year's Eve, there can't be none."

"Forget it, it's too late." Sun Li touched her half-full stomach and declined politely.

"I'll pick you up." Wang Shu didn't listen to what she said, but said.

"It's too late to say that." Sun Li snorted.

"It's okay, I'll pick you up and call you when I get there." Wang Shu replied.

(End of this chapter)