China Entertainment: Great directors start by winning actresses

Chapter 255 The Amazing Spider-Man 3D

As the president of Columbia, she naturally has rigorous plans for selecting actors for movies.

Soon, the secretary handed Su Zhe a list of actor candidates.

Milady has a female secretary in her thirties with a hot body, blond hair, white skin, and a voluptuous figure.

The female secretary had been standing silently behind Milady after delivering the coffee.

Upon hearing this, he immediately walked out gracefully, took a document and handed it to Su Zhe.

Although the young woman was beautiful, it was a pity that Su Zhe had no interest in her and was too lazy to look at her more. Su Zhe was not from the entertainment industry and did not want to touch her easily.

"Oh, Chet, Milady, please forgive my ignorance.

I have never heard of the candidates for the heroine mentioned in this document.

Are you sure you got the list right? "Su Zhe looked at Milady with an expression of disbelief.

The names of Hollywood female stars he had expected did not appear on the list, and the female stars that appeared were not familiar to him.

Of course, Su Zhe has been around Hollywood for a while, and he has actually heard of several names.

But at this moment, he couldn't express his position like this.

It’s just that he needs to do some calculations to get roles for Yoona and Tang Yan.

Milady glanced at the list, smiled and said: "Su, these female stars may have become famous before you came to Hollywood.

They all have rich acting experience and excellent acting skills, but you may not be familiar with them.

However, we very much welcome your suggestions and recommendations.

If you have a more suitable candidate, we can consider it together. "

Su Zhe was secretly happy, this was exactly the opportunity he wanted.

He took advantage of the situation and said: "Actually, I have two very outstanding actresses beside me, they are Yoona and Tang Yan.

They are extremely well-known and popular in Asia, and their acting skills are also very good.

I believe they will be able to add a lot of highlights to this movie. "

Milady and Taylor looked at each other, and then Milady said, “Sue, we really appreciate your recommendation.

Since you have so much confidence in them, we might consider giving them a chance to audition.

However, the final decision still depends on whether their performance can meet our requirements. "

Su Zhe nodded and agreed.

He knew this was a great opportunity, not only to get roles for Yoona and Tang Yan, but also to further solidify his position in Hollywood.

"Miledi, I know that Toby's matter may make you and Columbia feel uncomfortable. Maybe you will think that I may be nepotistic." Su Zhe said with a heartfelt expression.

“But please trust my professional ethics.

The film remuneration contract I signed is calculated based on the box office of the film, so whether it is in terms of salary or reputation, I will not be careless or have a playful mentality.

I'm very serious about movies. "

He paused and continued: "The candidates I recommend, whether it is Yoona or Tang Yan, are based on their talents and suitability.

I know that for the success of a movie, the choice of actors is crucial. I don’t want my personal emotions to affect the quality of the film, nor do I want my reputation to be damaged.

So, trust me, everything I do is in the best interest of the movie. "

Milady listened to Su Zhe's words with a thoughtful expression on his face.

"Su Zhe, I believe in your professional ethics and love for movies." Milady finally said.

"Since you recommend Yoona and Tang Yan so much, I will seriously consider them as alternatives for the heroine. However, the final decision still depends on their audition performance and the overall needs of the movie."

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Su Zhe said seriously, "I also hope that Columbia Company and you can treat this job with a professional attitude.

Look at this list of movie heroine candidates..." He paused, frowning, as if he was quite dissatisfied with the content on the list.

"Why do you give me the feeling that your Columbia company has given up on struggling?" Su Zhe said, shaking the document in his hand dissatisfied.

His tone gradually became stern, and finally turned into a question: "This is a super commercial blockbuster, how can the casting of the heroine be so casual?
Although our nature is to cheat money, I don’t approve of these heroines, and I don’t want my audience to watch trashy acting performances! "

Su Zhe's dissatisfaction with this list is obvious.

Although he has been in Hollywood for many years in this life and has gotten to know many female stars that he was not familiar with in his previous life, the heroine candidates on this list turned out to be actresses that he had not paid much attention to in his previous life.

He used this attitude to express his dissatisfaction and doubts about Columbia's casting decisions.

As the highlight of Columbia, this film undoubtedly carries the company's huge expectations.

During the film's preparation process, Columbia had a huge say, and they took the lead in key aspects including the selection of actors.

Because of this, the position of the male protagonist is particularly crucial in order to win this role.

Su Zhe and the people behind Tobey Maguire jointly conducted arduous negotiations for more than a month before finally winning the approval of Columbia Company.

Su Zhe's fame is at its peak now. He has never failed to star in a movie, and each of his works can make a profit based on box office revenue. This aura undoubtedly gives him great influence.

Columbia is well aware of Su Zhe's commercial value, so they must pay enough attention to Su Zhe before his box office appeal fades.

The reason why Columbia chose to cooperate with Su Zhe and restart the "Spider-Man" movie series that was once popular around the world.

It was because of Su Zhe's influence and box office appeal.

They hope to push this classic IP to a new level through this cooperation, and now they can catch up with the 3D popularity of Inception and follow it to release.

Facing Su Zhe's question, Milady showed a hurt expression. She shook her head and said: "Oh, Su, how can you miss me so much? You will not mess around for the sake of the contract and reputation. I and our Colombian The company will also value this project.

"Spider-Man" is not only our most precious IP at Columbia, but even on a global scale, this series of movies is also among the best.

How could we treat such a treasure lightly? "

"Of course we hope that the box office of the movie will be as high as possible, and even if we have to pay you a high salary then, we will be willing to do so.

Because this represents a good start for the rebooted movie, which is excellent news for the sequel and subsequent development. Milady said sincerely.

She paused and then discussed the issue of the heroine candidate: "As for the heroine candidate you mentioned, Su, we have already discussed it in depth within Columbia Company.

The core of the movie "Spider-Man" is superheroes. The protagonist will always be and can only be a superhero.

We understand this very well, so we will take this as a starting point when choosing the heroine to ensure that she can complement the superheroes and jointly build a wonderful Spider-Man world. "

“You are right, the male and female protagonists do play an important role in driving the development of the plot in the movie.

Now that you and David Smith have strongly recommended Tobey Maguire to play the leading role, we can no longer consider those A-list actresses when it comes to choosing the leading actress. " Milady explained.

She continued: "In order to highlight the real protagonist - the superhero, and to keep the main plot line clear and clear, A-list actresses are no longer within the scope of our consideration.

We needed an actress who could bring out the superhero without stealing the show. "

Milady showed great respect and courtesy to Su Zhe. This is not only a personal recognition of him, but also Hollywood's consistent attitude towards new talents over the years. Her words revealed the importance she attached to Su Zhe's suggestions, as well as Columbia's high expectations and intentions for the film.

There is indeed an interesting pattern in Hollywood, that is, when an actor or director emerges, they seem to have the magic power to win every battle in the first few years or even ten years.

Actors always make money in their movies, and directors always make successful movies.

Although this phenomenon is difficult to describe scientifically, in the past fifty or sixty years, this law has been verified to be correct in most cases.

From the 1970s and 1980s to the present, countless superstars and great directors have shown invincible strength in their early stages, and this has been widely recognized by the industry.

This pattern may be related to their talent, hard work, opportunities and other factors, and it also makes us look forward to the future performance of these new talents.

From Tom Hanks to Will Smith to Tobey Maguire, what these Hollywood superstars have in common is that when they started to rise to prominence, they showed amazing box office appeal.

Whether they are starring in art films, commercial films or comedies, it is truly amazing that films of all types always make money at the box office.

Even if some movies do not receive high ratings and are not even favored by industry critics, their box office results are still impressive.

These living examples have helped Hollywood form a perception: when a new person begins to show his ability, investing in these people can often yield huge returns.

This kind of investment may be a huge profit, because at this stage, the box office appeal and influence of these newcomers are at their peak.

As short as a few years or as long as ten years, their names are a guarantee of box office success and are also popular in the eyes of investors.

This phenomenon not only demonstrates the personal charm and strength of these superstars, but also reflects Hollywood's unique business vision and investment strategy.

It was against this background that the "Twenty Million Club" came into being.

When this point of view was widely recognized, these budding actors and directors became the hot spots that major Hollywood film and television companies competed for.

Their remuneration has also increased as a result, and there are many competitors. Naturally, the prices have become higher and higher.

"Okay, Su Zhe, regarding the selection of the heroine, Columbia Company and I do have a goal." Milady replied.

"We will implement the casting as soon as possible. I know you don't like the slow pace, and we don't want to delay the progress of the entire movie because of casting. Don't worry, we will give you a satisfactory answer as soon as possible."

Su Zhe nodded, satisfied with this answer.

He really didn't want to delay the filming of the movie because of casting matters.

Su Zhe informed Columbia more than a month ago that filming could start at any time. After such a long time, he expressed doubts that the company had only discussed Tobey Maguire as the leading actor.

Considering the film's progress, he speculated that Columbia would already have suitable candidates for other roles within the company.

Therefore, at this moment, he chose to ask directly, hoping to get a clear answer so that he could advance the filming of the movie as soon as possible.

This direct method of communication helps increase efficiency and avoid unnecessary delays.

"Haha, I just like Su Zhe's fast pace of shooting. It's really different from that guy Cameron, who always extends the shooting time." Milady said with a smile, obviously appreciating Su Zhe's efficient way of working. .

She pulled out a piece of paper from the folder and handed it to Su Zhe, which recorded the choice of the heroine.

Su Zhe took the paper, looked at the name on it and read: "Missidi Zelas Homik"

He frowned: "Forgive me, Milady, I really have never heard of this name. With such a long name, is it a noble?"

Although he complained a little, Su Zhe still read the information carefully, which recorded Missidi's photos, resume, representative works and other information in detail.

Milady explained: "Missydy is an actress with great potential. Although her name may not be well known, her acting skills and image are very consistent with the heroine setting of our film.

I believe she can surprise the audience. "

This kind of information is indeed something that every actor who auditions needs to prepare. Although there are no official auditions for "Spider-Man" yet, news in the industry always spreads quickly.

Agents from various agencies have already approached Columbia with their keen sense of smell and provided information about their artists, hoping to get a role in this movie.

"Wow, this resume is really nice." After reading it, Su Zhe raised his head and smiled at Milady with an inexplicable smile.

He is obviously an unknown actor, at least an actor who has been unknown since leaving North America, but really look at his resume.

Looking at the above resume that always won an award every two years, Su Zhe was thoughtful.

"This woman definitely has a background." Su Zhe thought in his mind.

"Missidy? Milady, is she a child of the Homick family? Sibit's niece?" David Smith heard the name Su Zhe said, and after thinking about it, he asked Miss Milady.

As Columbia's Asia president, David Smith knows all about Hollywood.

When he heard Milady say the last name, he immediately thought of the Homik family.

He nodded and confirmed: "Yes, Missydi is a child of the Homik family."

Milady was not surprised by this result, because it was too normal for David Smith to guess this.

Su Zhe turned to look at David Smith and asked, "David Smith, do you know her?"

David Smith nodded and replied: "Well, Sue, Sibit Homick is Missydy's dad, he is also a director and actor.

He won the Best Director Award for "Brave New World" at the 72nd Academy Awards. "

David Smith introduced the family background of Missydy Zelas Homick in detail, demonstrating his deep understanding of Hollywood and extensive connections.

As Missydy's uncle, Hammerson Homick's outstanding achievements in the film industry undoubtedly paved a solid path for Missydy's acting career.

After hearing these introductions, Su Zhe's opinion and evaluation of Missidi will also increase invisibly. After all, the family's influence and resources cannot be ignored in the entertainment industry.

"It seems that Missidi comes from a real film family. With such a background, her development in the entertainment industry must be smooth sailing." Su Zhe sighed.

"Wow, this is indeed an amazing achievement." Su Zhe is good at communicating with others. Although he doesn't care much about these awards, he will not show this attitude in public.

"Milady, while the achievements of Sybit and Linte Homick are impressive, that is not enough to make Missy Zelas Homick the heroine of the film I directed. reason."

After talking about the relationship of leading lady candidate Missydi Zelas Homik, David Smith changed the subject and questioned her qualifications.

After hearing what David Smith said, Su Zhe immediately looked at him. David Smith returned a look that only the two of them could understand, and Su Zhe immediately looked away.

There was no need to say anything between the two of them, it was already a tacit understanding.

"David Smith, Missydy's acting skills are very good. If Director Su has concerns, you can wait until the official audition for the movie before testing her in person."

Miss Milady did not express her position directly, after all, everything has not been settled yet.

"Maybe, but Milady, I must remind you first that this is also the responsibility I must fulfill as Su Zhe's agent.

Regarding Su's film, I believe that both Milady and Columbia should have done in-depth research on it. ” David Smith responded noncommittally.

“You may have noticed that the actors in Su’s films were all selected by Su himself.

Judging from the film's final box office results, we can see how well the protagonist he chose performed.

Therefore, I need to remind you that Su, as the most talented director of the new generation, has a unique set of casting standards and unique vision. "

After hearing this, David Smith did not express his position directly, but emphasized his responsibilities as an agent.

His words revealed his respect for Su Zhe's choice of the heroine, implying that it was best for the heroine to follow Su's choice.

(End of this chapter)