The Best Actor in the Vase of Meiyu

Chapter 2073 Special Operations
When news reached Hollywood that Anson was busy filming a low-budget British black comedy, the film company executives were all dumbfounded.

With the Oscars just concluded, "Anson Mania" reached an unprecedented new peak. The massive "Anson vs. Academy" contest, which lasted for three years, inexplicably ended with Anson's victory. All the energy in Hollywood surged towards Anson, propelling him to the highest position.

It is no exaggeration to say that "everyone longs for Anson".

This is no joke; it's a literal understanding. All the top Hollywood film companies and veteran producers agree, and film projects are eagerly hoping that Anson will turn lead into gold and make their works reach the top overnight.

Some people joke that nowadays, in Hollywood productions with budgets of over $200 million, Anson is always the first name on the list of lead actors. Even though people know that "Spider-Man 3" has not yet been filmed, projects keep coming one after another.

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"It's not two hundred million dollars; there are no exceptions for any project that costs more than one hundred million dollars."

Some people seriously corrected this statement, further highlighting Anson's status.

However, Anson actually went to film... what? A British black comedy?

what the hell!

What a hell of a joke!
Not to mention film company executives, even innovative artists are completely baffled.

Rumors suggest that the creative artists agency is also facing a major headache; they want Anson to sign with a blockbuster film, not for the salary, but for control.

Bundled sales.

With Anson starring, Creative Artists has bundled together a bunch of actors to benefit from his star power. Not only are film companies 100% certain of Anson's appeal, but so are talent agencies. Actors are now scrambling to join Anson's next project, and Creative Artists is eager to get involved.

As a result, this is it?
But what can innovative artists do?
Pamper me!
“…Anson has the power to make the decision, and no one can change his mind.”

"Fortunately, this script was found internally by us, not by Anson himself. Otherwise, we creative artists would have really embarrassed ourselves."

As expected, Anson's every move could affect Hollywood, and even a mere rumor could make everyone nervous.

This is the influence Anson has now.

So even though the producers knew that everyone craved Anson and there was a long line of people vying for his projects; even though the producers knew that Anson wasn't so easy to persuade, that he had his own opinions and ideas, the sacrificial sheep still rushed forward one after another, harboring the dream of standing out and rising to the top in one step.

Michael Tadross is one of them.

Jeff Robinoff didn't look directly at Michael, but fell into deep thought. He knew Michael; he was a smooth talker and a shrewd businessman, good at maneuvering. He had climbed to the position of executive vice president at Paramount in the early 1990s, but lost the job after only two years due to his lack of ability. However, he was eloquent and had connections all over North America.

Looking at Michael's resume, "Ghost", "Forrest Gump" and "Die Hard" are all well-known classics, which is enough to make him a household name in Hollywood.

However, those who truly understand the situation know that this is just a facade; it looks glamorous on the outside, but the substance inside is likely to be a huge disappointment.

Now, Mike has set his sights on Anson. Despite the criticism, Jeff has to admit that while Michael may be all show and no substance, his organizational skills are indeed excellent. Although he may not be able to take on major responsibilities, he often brings surprises as a strategist.

Michael is currently actively promoting the project—

"I am a legend."

Jeff carefully read the script, project plan, market positioning, and so on. This is an unconventional commercial blockbuster. The film is indeed targeting the summer market, with an investment budget of 200 million US dollars, which is the current top standard in the market. However, the script does not follow the traditional Hollywood narrative style. It breaks the convention with an anti-genre attitude, deliberately quieting down the rhythm and sound, and completely shrouding the spotlight on the male lead, emphasizing the male lead's state.

A zombie movie about the end of the world, but the movie opens with the male protagonist wandering alone in an empty city, which is absolutely unprecedented.

That's precisely why Michael is right. The leading man's charisma must be maximized. There are very few actors in Hollywood who can shoulder such a heavy responsibility, and Anson is indeed the most sought-after and most trustworthy one at the moment.

After all, a $200 million investment is no joke, and Warner Bros. needs to consider it carefully.

So, what is Jeff hesitating about?

Jeff knows Anson well. Even if they aren't best friends, they are still true friends. Jeff knew about Anson taking on the role in "In Bruges" a long time ago. They hadn't communicated directly, but Jeff could tell what Anson was thinking.

Anson is now consciously breaking stereotypes and creating his own actor image.

From one perspective, "I Am Legend" fits Anson's needs, but in essence, "I Am Legend" is still the template of Hollywood tough-guy heroes saving the world, and Jeff is unsure whether Anson is willing to try it.

Jeff's mind was racing, while Michael, in front of him, was using his silver tongue to speak fluently and eloquently.

“Jeff, I can go to find Anson at my own expense. Wherever Anson is, I will follow and have a face-to-face conversation. I will show him our sincerity and the uniqueness of our project. I will give 200% of my effort to make him feel our sincerity.”

“I know Anson has been looking for works that establish his personal style, especially after ‘Spider-Man.’ He needs to break away from the image of Peter Parker, but not just casually enter another template. This work is the perfect choice. I believe Anson’s discerning eye can see the quality of the work.”

“We are different from those ordinary women.”

Blah blah blah—

Jeff's mind raced. He knew that with their relationship, a simple phone call to Anson would solve the problem. All Michael needed was this introduction. Jeff only needed to make the connection, and the rest was up to Anson and Michael to handle themselves. Whether it succeeded or not was none of Jeff's business.

But Jeff also had his own calculations. He knew that his relationship with Anson was rare and he didn't want to squander Anson's trust. He also had a blueprint for Anson and hoped to develop more cooperation in the future. Was it worth wasting an opportunity for a movie like "I Am Legend"?

However, after a moment's hesitation, Jeff was convinced; at least Michael was right on one point.

"I Am Legend" is indeed quite different, and with the backing of Warner Bros., this project certainly has more potential.

However, even Jeff himself did not expect the turn of events to be so sudden and unexpected, leaving half of Hollywood both amused and bewildered.

(End of this chapter)