Dominating Hollywood: Starting with Scarlett

Chapter 300 New Actor
It is not uncommon to use the fame of blockbusters to shoot adult movies and attract attention.

Just like those Japanese movies that remade classic anime into car-number movies in the future, as long as the actors wear costumes similar to those in the movie, it is enough to make many people unable to control their hands.

However, this was the first time that "Lucy" received such treatment, so Tang De asked someone to find the film and fast-forward it to watch it.

It was a very crude production, just as he imagined. Neither the camera nor the actors had much aesthetic appeal.

It's nothing more than a third-rate movie about big breasts and big butts, where the fight starts without saying a word.

It wouldn't even rank among adult films.

There are more than one company making films like this. In America, this is a mature and developed industry, and there are many crews shooting in the San Fernando Valley every day.

If Tang De didn't get the opportunity to shoot the MV, maybe he would return to his old job and produce a few works.

After all, a company is like a big tree. Once it has luxuriant branches and leaves, countless insects will cling to it and absorb nutrients from it.

For Norton Eye, these are all small things. The most important thing at the moment is still the post-production work of "Lucy: War of the Veil".

After spring comes the summer solstice, and after the summer solstice comes autumn.

"Lucy: War of the Veil" officially completed its post-production work half a year later.

At this time, Tang De was sitting in the company's screening room, watching a movie with the producer, investor and distributor.

For a full three hours, after the movie subtitles appeared, representatives of investors and distributors applauded together.

“Great movie!”

"It's very exciting. I think the box office of this movie will definitely reach a new height."

"Yes, especially the ending. I even want to watch the fourth part."

After they finished praising him, Tang De knocked on the table and said, "Let's set a date now."

"No problem, Tang, you can just tell us the schedule you want and we can reserve it for you." The distributor smiled and said, "I don't think other companies would want to compete with such a monster."

After that, several people discussed the specific date, and then the publisher left the company first.

Then Tang De looked at the representative of the investor, Loren Salazar, and said, "Let's take this opportunity to talk about the investment for the next movie."

"A new movie?" Loren Salazar asked in surprise, "Is the fourth part of Lucy going to be scheduled so soon?"

"No." Tang De shook his head: "I'm talking about a brand new movie that has nothing to do with Lucy."

Lauren Salazar immediately realized what Donde was talking about, and his expression changed from expectation to frown: "Is it an art film?"

"No, it's a crime movie." Tang De said, "It's a crime movie about blacks and whites."

"Oh..." Lauren Salazar breathed a sigh of relief and his brows relaxed.

If it is a crime film, the box office should be guaranteed.

He believed in Tang De's ability and appeal, but he had to be responsible to the investors. Not to mention how much money he could make, at least he couldn't lose money.

Of course, even if Tang De really wanted to make an art film, Lauren Salazar would persuade the investors to agree, because the two parties have been working together for so long, and they don’t want to break the tacit understanding between the two parties because of a movie.

Moreover, Tang De's art films have made a lot of box office revenue, which is a rare example in Hollywood where he has achieved both artistic and commercial success.

Because of this, he asked about the cast of Tang De’s new movie the next moment.

"For white actors, they're going to look for Matt Damon, and for black actors, they're going to look for Will Smith. For actresses, they're going to look for Scarlett Johansson and Halle Berry."

"Wow, they're all big names." When Loren Salazar thought about the pay of these people, she knew that the production cost of this movie would not be low.

He then asked, "Where are you going to shoot it?" "In New York."

"Okay." Lauren Salazar took out her cell phone and said, "I'll make a call."

Tang De stretched out his hand: "Please go ahead."

Lauren Salazar went out with her cell phone and came back about five minutes later: "We can provide an investment of $100 million."

He didn't even see the script, just the main cast and the film genre were enough to convince the investors to invest.

This also represents Tang De's fame, which has become a consensus in the industry, and everyone agrees that his movie will definitely be a hit.

"Deal." Tang De didn't bargain and asked for more.

Loren Salazar was a little surprised: "This is unlike you, Tang De. When we were filming Lucy, you had three rounds of discussions with us before we determined the investment share."

Tang De stood up and shook hands with him: "Then give me 150 million?"

Loren Salazar curled his lips: "I have no say."

"Hahaha, forget it." In fact, Tang De planned to invest part of the money himself this time, not just because he wanted to get a share of the box office.

Also, he wanted to take a gamble, that his original script could be successful.

To this end, he also plans to give himself some motivation and put some chips on the line.

"Then I wish us a pleasant cooperation and a big box office success." Loren Salazar shook Tang De's hand.

After negotiating the investment ratio and box office share, Tang De locked himself in the office to continue writing the script.

At the same time, Matt Damon and Halle Berry both received new film contracts from their agents.

"Don De?" Matt Damon looked at his agent in surprise: "Is this true?"

"Of course." The agent said confidently: "It was sent by Tang De himself, inviting you to play the leading male role in the movie. This is a good opportunity."

Matt Damon shrugged: "It depends on the script to see if it's the type I like."

He always pays great attention to the story when accepting a film. If the story cannot move him, and it is only for commercial good, he will not be too interested.

However, after reading the script outline, Matt Damon couldn't help but raise his eyebrows and said, "This story... is great, very... how should I put it, impactful."

"I like this, let's go ahead," he turned to his agent.

"No problem, I'll reply to them right away."

On the other hand, Halle Berry was on the set of the R-rated movie "Movie 43", acting opposite Emma Stone.

After the director called cut, she came to the rest chair, picked up the cup and drank water.

"Harry, there's a new film contract that I think you should take a look at." The agent handed her a paper bag.

"What movie?" Halle Berry shook her head reluctantly: "I'm very tired recently and don't want to take any movies."

"But this belongs to Tang De."

"What!" Halle Berry couldn't control her emotions. She stood up and stared at her agent, scaring everyone else.

"Yes, this is the invitation from Norton Eye, inviting you to star in Tang De's new movie."

"Oh! Then I have to go, come on, let's go back to the RV and take a look!"

(End of this chapter)