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Chapter 659: Miss Zhang has unique advantages

"Sister Bozhi." Wang Shu responded with a smile.

Zhang Bozhi felt very happy to be called "sister" by such a great director like Wang Shu, and a faint smile spread across her pretty face.

"Director Wang." Zhang Bozhi responded sweetly.

Wang Shu said politely, "I'm really grateful that you came to the premiere of 'The Night the Comet Came' last time. I've always wanted to invite you to dinner to show my gratitude, and today it just so happens that you called me."

In fact, Zhang Bozhi appeared at the premiere of "The Night the Comet Came" mainly to take advantage of the popularity and create topics to pave the way for her subsequent comeback.

However, apart from Zhang Bozhi’s agency, few people know that Zhang Bozhi will make a comeback in the second half of this year.

As a reborn person, Wang Shu naturally knew it clearly.

Knowing it is one thing, but not being able to say it out loud and having to pretend that you don’t know.

Zhang Bozhi felt really comfortable hearing his words. She had gone to the premiere of "The Night the Comet Came" with a purpose. Even if Wang Shu didn't thank her, she would still go to take advantage of the popularity.

Now Wang Shu is grateful and earns more.

Zhang Bozhi smiled faintly and said, "Director Wang, you are too polite. We are friends, and this is what we should do."

Wang Shu chuckled when he heard this, he could hear the implicit meaning of this sentence.

Now we are friends, and this is what we should do.

If the other person seeks a role in a movie later, does that mean we are friends? Should we?
Similarly, if he adapts to this sentence, as a friend, Wang Shu should also give the other party a movie role.

Otherwise, it means that Wang Shu is a bad person.

Therefore, Wang Shu did not respond to this question and asked instead: "Where are we going to eat?"

Zhang Bozhi smiled and said, "I have already reserved a place, I just need to go there now."

Wang Shu nodded and went to the reserved restaurant with Zhang Bozhi.

Not long after, the two arrived at the place.

Zhang Bozhi booked a private room. The two of them walked in, ordered their food and started eating.

During the meal, Wang Shu looked up and asked, "How many days do you plan to stay in the capital?"

"About two or three days." Zhang Bozhi responded.

Then he continued, "What about you? I heard that the movie you are working on with Paramount has not been completed yet. When will it start shooting?"

"Maybe in the middle or late part of this month. It depends on whether the corn grown in the Northeast meets the framing standards. If it does, it will be in that time period. Otherwise, it will be delayed to July." Wang Shu continued.

Zhang Bozhi nodded thoughtfully, and then said: "I also plan to make a comeback in July or August."

"Come back?" Wang Shu stopped eating and pretended to be confused.

Zhang Bozhi smiled back and nodded, "Yes, comeback."

Wang Shu immediately put aside his doubts and said politely: "Sister Bozhi, you are still so young, you really should make a comeback."

Zhang Bozhi smiled when she heard this, but then she thought that Wang Shu might have seen the photos circulated online, and she couldn't help but feel strange inside. But on the surface, she smiled lightly and said, "Many people said so, and the agency kept persuading me. I thought about it for a long time, and finally decided to make a comeback."

Wang Shu listened and followed up with this: "I also think you should make a comeback."

He said this, but he never said the polite words to tell me if he had any difficulties.

This cannot be said, otherwise Zhang Bozhi may climb up the pole.

He knew very well that Zhang Bozhi was forced to temporarily quit the entertainment industry. She didn't want to quit at all, but she had no choice but to do so.

If she really wanted to quit the entertainment industry, she wouldn't have made a comeback after just a year and a half.

Zhang Bozhi smiled faintly and said, "I was a little afraid to make a comeback at first, but I feel relieved with the support of Director Wang."

"..." Wang Shu was speechless for a moment when he heard this. He was just saying polite words, and they were rather "stingy" polite words. How come they became support in Zhang Bozhi's mouth?
Fortunately, he was also good at managing his facial expressions, so he didn't look weird.

Zhang Bozhi's smile remained unchanged as he raised his glass and said, "Director Wang, I toast to you."

Before being chosen by Stephen Chow, she was a little gangster and learned to drink at an early age.

Upon hearing this, Wang Shu smiled and clinked his glass with his.

Zhang Bozhi took a sip of wine and said to herself, "I don't know what Hollywood is like. I have always thought that one day I will have the opportunity to go to Hollywood. I hope it will come true in the future."

The real purpose of these words is not wine.

Wang Shu smiled and replied, "There will be a chance in the future."

"It's hard to get a chance, okay?" Zhang Bozhi sighed self-pityingly. "It's hard for China to go to Hollywood. There are so many artists in Hong Kong, but only Brother Chen Long, Brother Fa, and Brother Zhen Zidan have gone to Hollywood. There is not a single actress."

She didn't mention Bruce Lee because he is no longer alive.

After hearing this, Wang Shu said, "It is indeed difficult. The main reason is that Hollywood is the stage for Western artists. If our artists are not special, it will be difficult to survive there."

"The reason why Chen Long and Zhen Zidan can make it in Hollywood is mainly because they are kung fu actors."

"Although Hollywood now has action stars, there are very few who can match the skills of Chen Long and Zhen Zidan."

Zhang Bozhi took a bite of the dish and said, "Don't we still have Zhang Ziyi and Gong Li in the mainland?"

Wang Shu smiled and said, "They didn't do well in Hollywood. Didn't you see that Zhang Ziyi has returned to China to develop her career?"

Zhang Bozhi pursed her lips and said quietly, "It's true that they didn't develop well in Hollywood, but with your help, Director Wang, things will definitely be different."

Wang Shu knew what Zhang Bozhi was thinking, but he just didn't fall for it. He said with a smile, "Although I'm doing well in Hollywood, that's because being a director is a behind-the-scenes job, which is different from being an actor on stage."

"Moreover, when Hollywood crews select actors, it is usually the producers or investors who have the final say, and directors rarely have this power."

"For example, for the movie I'm working on now with Paramount, I don't have the right to recommend actors."

Zhang Bozhi blinked and said, "I heard that in Hollywood, if you are shooting an art film that is competing for awards, the director usually chooses the actors."

“The crews selected by producers and investors are usually commercial films produced by large companies.”

"That's true." Wang Shu responded calmly, "But even if it's an art film that the director is casting for, because it's an art film aimed at Europe and the United States, he will choose European and American actors."

Zhang Bozhi was speechless for a moment after hearing this, because it was indeed the fact.

Seeing that Wang Shu had not let out a word, he raised his glass and said, "Let's not talk about this anymore. Director Wang, I'll toast you another glass."

Wang Shu heard this, smiled and raised his glass to clink with him.

Zhang Bozhi took a sip of white wine, ate a bite of food, and asked, "Director Wang, after you finish filming the movie you are working on with Paramount, will you return to China to make a movie?"

She did not ask Wang Shu whether he would return to China to make movies. In her opinion, since Wang Shu had won the Oscar for Best Director for several consecutive years, he would definitely develop in Hollywood instead of returning to China.

That’s great, just come back to make one or two movies.

Just like Li An, who developed in Hollywood and also returned to China to film "Lust, Caution".

"We have considered it, but for now we are focusing on films in collaboration with Paramount," Wang Shu continued.

Zhang Bozhi smiled at Wang Shu and said sweetly, "Director Wang, when you come back to China to make a movie, if there is a suitable role, please consider me~" "That's easy." Wang Shu smiled and replied, "I usually choose actors who fit the script. If you are suitable, I will naturally ask you to come for an audition."

Zhang Bozhi was not very happy when she heard this, because Wang Shu did not agree directly, but used evasive words instead.

Although she also knew that Wang Shu had always been like this when casting movies, it was not what she wanted.

She knew very well that since the incident in 08, even if she made a comeback, it would be difficult for her to regain her previous popularity.

Unless there is a big director to support it, otherwise...

She looked at Wang Shu and said in a sad voice, "Director Wang, we have known each other for several years. Can't you just give me a role?"

Hearing this, Wang Shu pretended to be embarrassed and sighed, "It's not that I won't give you a role directly, but I have a lot of friends. If they are all like this, I won't be able to film the movie."

“There needs to be a rule for everything.”

Zhang Bozhi opened his mouth, finding it difficult to refute.

She knew in her heart that in terms of friendship, some actors who lived in Beijing were obviously more familiar with Wang Shu than she was.

If what she said was true, then those actors would have an easier time getting roles and it would not be her turn.

Then, he also sighed and said nothing more.

Not long after, the two finished their meal, said goodbye to each other and left.

Wang Shu knew that as long as he took the initiative, he would have a good chance of winning over Zhang Bozhi, who was born into a gangster family and had rather flashy ideas.

But if you want to win it, you have to promise some conditions.

For example, promising a role in a play, etc.

However, Wang Shu did not take the initiative.

Because he also knows that Zhang Bozhi will encounter obstacles in her next comeback.

In other words, despite his comeback, there wasn't much of a splash.

Therefore, if the other party is unwilling to give in, he will definitely contact him, the great director, again.

At this time, even if he doesn't take the initiative, Zhang Bozhi may take the initiative.

Although Zhang Bozhi and Xiao Xie have not divorced yet, Wang Shu admitted that he does have some ideas.

His idea came from the fact that Zhang Bozhi was willing to give birth to her third child out of wedlock and was willing to conceal the information about the child's biological father.

In contrast, domestic entertainment actresses, whether they are ranked third or fourth, are not content with this and are obsessed with getting promoted.

Compared with these, Zhang Bozhi has unique advantages.
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In mid-June, the corn that Wang Shu had someone plant in the Northeast was growing smoothly and basically met the needs for filming.

"Interstellar" is back on.

"Action!"

As the script supervisor's voice sounded, the shooting began.

During the filming process, local leaders came to express their condolences. Although Wang Shu felt helpless about this, he still came out to receive them.

As the staff of Yikeshu Company came into contact with local stakeholders, the leaders became very clear that the film shot by Wang Shu could be shot in countries such as the United States or Canada.

I came back to China to grow corn and shoot movies, mainly because I wanted to make some contribution to the country.

When the movie is released, the cornfield, as one of the filming locations, will surely attract many tourists.

Even overseas tourists will be interested in coming.

Therefore, the leaders respected Wang Shu very much.

However, there are many officials who are obsessed with power in Northeast China. Some of them even recommended various places to Wang Shu, hoping that Wang Shu would come there to shoot his movies in the future.

The purpose is nothing more than to use the gimmick of a big director like Wang Shu coming here to shoot, as well as the popularity of the movie, to attract tourists and boost the development of tourism.

In response to this, Wang Shu did not refuse directly, but responded with a smile.

Anyway, you just agreed verbally but you don't really want to come, so there's no need to make everyone unhappy.

After seeing off the local leaders who came to express their condolences, Wang Shu returned to his filming work.

During this period, Mei Ting, Yang Mi, Zhou Xun, Sun Li and others wanted to visit the set and take a photo with the famous Hollywood star Matthew McConaughey, but were rejected by Wang Shu.

The reason for his refusal was simple: the Hollywood crew did not allow outsiders to visit the set for the confidentiality of the film's content.

Although local leaders should be included in this list, leaders are leaders after all.

After a day of filming, Wang Shu, as the host, took Matthew McConaughey and others to eat Northeastern specialties.

Anne Hathaway was not there as her scenes had already been completed and she did not come to China with Matthew McConaughey and others.

After more than ten days of filming, "Interstellar" was successfully completed.

The crew held a wrap party, and Matthew McConaughey and others traveled in China for a few days before returning to the United States.

Wang Shu was also on this plane.

Although the film has been completed, as the director, he still has some follow-up work to deal with.

What's more, with the completion of "Interstellar", Paramount will also hold a wrap party in Los Angeles.

Activities like wrap parties are not a tradition in the domestic film and television circles, and the same is true in Hollywood.

Moreover, the wrap parties for blockbusters invested by big Hollywood companies are attended not only by the crew members, but also by big-name stars, producers, local politicians, or directors of some film companies, etc.

In other words, although it looks like a wrap-up party, it is actually also an exchange reception for expanding business.

For example, the wrap party for "Interstellar" in Los Angeles was attended by some local politicians, producers, celebrities, etc.

As a consecutive Oscar-winning director and the director of "Interstellar", Wang Shu is bound to be one of the handsome guys in such occasions.

As some local politicians took the initiative to talk to him, he also expanded his network.

For these politicians, Wang Shu felt it necessary to help them make money in the U.S. stock market.

This kind of nodding acquaintance is too bland and useless.

Helping them make money in U.S. stocks is the way to deepen "friendship".

In a place like the United States, it is very necessary to know some politicians and maintain friendly relations with them.

Sometimes when you encounter something, making a phone call can be of great help.

In addition to these political leaders, some producers also took the initiative to talk to Wang Shu. Some even came with projects, and after talking, they hoped to cooperate with Wang Shu.

(End of this chapter)