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"Director Wang is really amazing. This Interstellar is another masterpiece!"

Deng Chao and Sun Li walked out of the cinema together and couldn't help but sigh.

Sun Li buried her head. Compared to Deng Chao's admiration for the movie, she was more envious of Anne Hathaway who played the leading actress.

It is because Anne Hathaway is a European and American actress that she can play the leading role in such a high-quality blockbuster.

But she, who clearly had a very deep friendship with Wang Shu, could not get such an opportunity.

Deng Chao didn't notice Sun Li's emotions, and continued to sigh to himself: "How great it would be if I had the opportunity to participate in such a film? Even if I can't play the leading male or female role, playing the supporting male role is not bad either."

Seeing that Sun Li still didn't say anything, Deng Chao also felt that it was unrealistic, so he asked, "I saw that many people recommended Liu Cixin's science fiction works to Director Wang, hoping that Director Wang could make it into a movie. Do you think Director Wang will adopt these suggestions?"

"How should I know?" Sun Li asked back unhappily.

As winter approached, the weather in the capital was very cold, and she wrapped herself tightly. That was why Deng Chao did not notice that something was wrong with her expression.

"I just want to ask if you think it's possible." Deng Chao grinned.

After hearing this, Sun Li thought about it carefully and said, "If the science fiction work by Liu you mentioned is very good, Director Wang should be interested."

She had not read Liu Cixin's works and did not know who he was.

In fact, before the movie "The Wandering Earth" came out, many people didn't know who Liu Cixin was.

Because many people don't read novels and don't pay attention to this.

It’s like, people who don’t focus on LOL don’t know who Jack Love is.

"Of course Liu Cixin's science fiction works are good, otherwise so many people wouldn't have recommended them to Director Wang." Deng Chao immediately responded.

Upon hearing this, Sun Li said, "Then...Director Wang should be interested."

Deng Chao chuckled and said, "Then if Director Wang is interested, do you think he should make Liu Cixin's science fiction work into a movie in China or in Hollywood?"

There is a big difference between the two.

For the former, domestic actors will most likely be used.

The latter basically uses Hollywood actors.

Sun Li thought for a moment and analyzed, "I heard that Director Han has been asking Director Wang to return to China to make movies. Now Director Wang has made Interstellar in Hollywood. If Director Han asks him to return to China to make a movie next, will he bring the science fiction work of that Liu you mentioned to the big screen?"

"Liu Cixin." Deng Chao reminded.

Sun Li said, "No matter what his name is, if Interstellar does well at the box office, and as you said, many people recommend his science fiction works to Director Wang."

"It's impossible that Director Han didn't know about this."

"Then, after seeing the high box office of Interstellar, Mr. Han suddenly had the idea to persuade Director Wang to bring Liu Cixin's science fiction work to the big screen?"

When Deng Chao heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up.

At first, he just thought that someone recommended Liu Cixin's science fiction works to Wang Shu, and did not think about other aspects.

Now after hearing what Sun Li said, he suddenly realized that he had actually ignored Han Sanping.

This man is the chairman of China Film Group Corporation. He has always wanted to make a blockbuster and has been seeking to continue working with Wang Shu to make one.

If "Interstellar" achieves good box office, Han Sanping will certainly be eager to find Wang Shu to make a big movie.

Moreover, many people recommended Liu Cixin's works to Wang Shu.

Maybe Han Sanping will really work with Wang Shu to bring it to the big screen.

He looked at Sun Li and exclaimed, "Don't tell me, it's really possible!"

"Haha." Sun Li smiled when she heard that. "If you're right, Liu Cixin's science fiction works are indeed very good."

"Then even if Director Wang is not interested, President Han will try to work with Director Wang to bring it to the big screen."

"Because Director Wang is best at making science fiction films, President Han is going to work on a science fiction film with Director Wang."

"As long as Interstellar does well at the box office, Mr. Han will definitely be restless."

Even if Sun Li didn't say it, Deng Chao knew clearly whether Han Sanping could sit still or not.

People in the Beijing circle know exactly what kind of person Mr. Han of China Film Corporation is.

As long as "Interstellar" does well at the box office, it's not a question of whether or not the company can keep sitting still, but rather, it will definitely keep sitting still.

It can even be said that even if the box office of "Interstellar" is average, Han Sanping still can't sit still.

Moreover, compared to a good box office, a mediocre box office would make him even more uneasy.

Because from Han Sanping's point of view, the box office of "Interstellar" was average, so he was more confident of convincing Wang Shu to cooperate.

On the contrary, Wang Shu is more likely to stay in Hollywood.

Deng Chao nodded and said, "Based on Mr. Han's personality, he probably won't be able to sit still."

Sun Li then said, "So... Director Wang might actually bring Liu Cixin's science fiction works to the big screen in the future."

Deng Chao smiled and said, “If it is led by President Han, then it will also be a Chinese-language film.”

Sun Li nodded: "Big movies need to consider the overseas market, so it may be a co-production."

Deng Chao smiled and said, "Director Han is in the lead. Even if it is a co-production, it will be a co-production with us as the main focus."

Sun Li knew what Deng Chao was thinking and said, "If it's a co-production, then we probably won't have a chance to get the role."

Deng Chao's face was filled with smiles, but when he heard these words, the smile disappeared immediately.

I didn't realize it at first, but now when I heard Sun Li say it, I suddenly realized that it was really the case.

If it is a co-production, even if it mainly features domestic actors, the primary consideration will be big-name actors with appeal in overseas markets.

The big-name actors with box office appeal in overseas markets are often those from Hong Kong Island.

For example, Zhen Zidan is doing well in Hollywood now.

Apart from Li Xiaolong, he is the third martial arts star to gain a foothold in Hollywood after Chen Long and Jet Li.

Even if it's not Zhen Zidan, there are still Hong Kong actors like Andy Lau who are well-known in Southeast Asia and Chinatowns in Europe and the United States.

Deng Chao realized this and couldn't help but sigh: "It seems that even if Director Han persuades Director Wang to return to China to bring Liu Cixin's science fiction works to the big screen, it will be difficult for us actors to get a chance."

"If Director Wang returns to China to make low-budget films, we still have some chances."

“If it’s a blockbuster, not only will the competition be huge, but we won’t be able to compete.”

Sun Li also sighed and said, "It's really hard to have such a chance."

"Didn't Director Wang shoot another art film in Hollywood not long ago? He asked Fan Binbin to go over."

Although these words sounded rather resentful, Deng Chao did not think much about it.

Because Wang Shu was shooting an art film in Hollywood, he looked for Fan Binbin, not Sun Li.

This shows that although Sun Li and Wang Shu have a good relationship, work matters are separate.

This also indirectly shows that the two of them just have a good relationship. Otherwise, the supporting actress in the art film that Wang Shu shot in Hollywood would not be Fan Binbin, but Sun Li.

Not to mention, even if Sun Li's tone was resentful, Deng Chao could understand it.

After all, that movie is an art film that is competing for an Oscar, and Fan Binbin, as the third female lead, is eligible to compete for the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.

Even if you don't win the award, you still have a chance to be nominated.

If Fan Binbin can get nominated, his status will surpass Li Binbin, Zhou Xun and others.

No one does not envy this kind of opportunity, and no one does not want to get it.

Deng Chao spoke for Wang Shu from his perspective and said, "When Director Wang makes a movie, he always looks for actors who are suitable for the roles in the script, especially when he makes an art film, he is even more cautious."

"So... Director Wang chose Fan Binbin, probably because Fan Binbin is more suitable for the role in the script."

This makes a lot of sense.

But for Sun Li, things are not that simple.

She responded superficially: "Maybe."

"How is that possible?" Deng Chao continued to speak for Wang Shu from his perspective, "Director Wang has always made movies in this style. Fan Binbin must have gotten the opportunity because the role he played was more in line with the script."

Upon hearing this, Sun Li nodded and didn't want to continue.

Nodding, she needed to respond to Deng Chao.

She didn't want to respond. She felt jealous that Wang Shu looked for Fan Binbin instead of her.

Deng Chao didn't know this, and continued, "Fan Binbin has got the chance this time, do you think she will really win the award?"

The more Sun Li heard this, the angrier she got. She snorted, "Is it that easy to win an Oscar for acting?"

Deng Chao nodded in agreement and said, "That's true. The competition for the Oscar for Best Actor is fierce. Plus, Fan Binbin is an actor in Chinese films, so it's really hard for him to win the award."

"But even if I don't win the award, as long as I can get nominated, I can become a top actress in the country."

Sun Li is also aware of this. A nomination for an Oscar for Best Actress is considered a very prestigious honor in Hollywood, let alone in China.

It was precisely because this kind of opportunity was so rare that Wang Shu did not look for her but Fan Binbin, which made her feel quite uncomfortable.

After listening to Deng Chao's words, he snorted, "Nomination? From what you said, it seems that nomination is easy to get."

Deng Chao smiled awkwardly and said, "You are right. Fan Binbin is not from an academic school. Although his acting skills are okay, they are far inferior to Zhou Xun, who is also not from an academic school."

"If Zhou Xun got the role, she might have a chance to be nominated."

"Fan Binbin, it is indeed difficult."

"Hey, what do you mean by that? You look down on non-academic actors, right?" Sun Li was already uncomfortable talking about these things, and now she felt even more uncomfortable.

Deng Chao saw that Sun Li was a little angry, and realized that she was not an academic either, so he immediately covered his mouth and then explained with a grin, "I didn't say you, your acting is very good, I was talking about Fan Binbin."

Sun Li didn't appreciate it at all. She snorted coldly and said, "You are from an academic school, so it's enough that you have good acting skills!"

After saying that, he turned around and walked away quickly.

Seeing this, Deng Chao felt a headache and hurriedly chased after him.

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On the other hand, Wang Zhongjun, Feng Xiaogang and others from Huayi also watched the movie "Interstellar".

Wang Zhongjun wanted to hear Feng Xiaogang's opinion, so he asked, "Xiaogang, what do you think of this movie?"

Feng Xiaogang sighed and said, "Although I don't want to admit it, Interstellar is indeed very good."

"Is it possible for the box office to surpass our "Tangshan"? " Wang Zhongjun asked immediately.

"Tangshan", produced by Huayi and directed by Feng Xiaogang, was released nationwide on July 7.

Compared with the original timeline, the special effects of "Tangshan" have been improved, and the box office has also increased.

In the original timeline, "Tangshan" achieved a box office revenue of 6.73 million yuan.

Now, it has exceeded 7 million.

"I don't know." Feng Xiaogang shook his head. "Our Tangshan has some special meaning, which is why it has achieved 7 million yuan in box office."

"As a foreign language film, Interstellar shouldn't have this kind of potential."

"But you also know that Cameron's Avatar broke the 10 billion box office, and Wang Shu's Pacific Rim also broke the 10 billion box office."

"Not only is this Interstellar directed by Wang Shu, but it also looks like the real thing."

“So it’s hard to say how much the box office revenue will be in the end.”

Wang Zhongjun nodded after hearing this and said, "It's hard to say, but based on the enthusiasm of the audience in the theater, the box office should not be low."

"It's definitely not low." Feng Xiaogang responded without commenting, "I just said it before, although I don't want to admit it, this movie is indeed very well made."

“It’s not only commercial, but also artistic.”

Wang Zhongjun couldn't help but sigh in his heart when he heard this.

If Wang Zhonglei hadn't put on airs back then, Wang Shu would probably be a director under Huayi Films now.

If you miss it, you really miss it.

Facing Feng Xiaogang, he did not show these emotions, but said: "I see that many people have recommended Liu Cixin's science fiction works to Wang Shu. Haven't we always found a suitable script?"

"How about we first get the film and television adaptation rights for Liu Cixin's science fiction works, and then adapt them into a film and television version for the big screen? What do you think?"

When Feng Xiaogang heard this, he felt unhappy, but he couldn't refuse directly.

At present, many people recommended Liu Cixin's science fiction works to Wang Shu, but not to him.

If they intercept it and then fail to make a good movie, then Feng Xiaogang will become a national laughing stock.

However, he had never made a science fiction film before and was not completely confident about this type of film.

and so……

Feng Xiaogang thought for a moment and said, "Forget it. There are many science fiction works in China. It's okay to look for other ones. There's no need to look for Liu Cixin's."

Wang Zhongjun didn't want to give up, and said, "There are many science fiction works in China, but none of them are as famous as Liu Cixin's."

"I've seen many people recommend Liu Cixin's The Three-Body Problem to Wang Shu. How about we buy the copyright of this book and make it into a script to shoot a science fiction movie?"

Feng Xiaogang opened his mouth. He knew Wang Zhongjun and knew that since Wang Zhongjun said so, whether he filmed it or not, Wang Zhongjun would buy the film and television adaptation rights of "The Three-Body Problem".

In this case, he was too lazy to say more and said, "You can do it yourself."

He thought to himself that even if Wang Zhongjun obtained the film and television adaptation rights of "The Three-Body Problem", it did not mean that he would definitely direct it.

Let’s see how the script is then. If it’s really good, it’s not impossible to give it a try.

If you are not satisfied, let Wang Zhongjun find someone else. (End of this chapter)