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Chapter 347 Candlelight Dinner
Huang Ze understood that she had been dragging her feet and not agreeing, most likely because she was waiting for him to take action personally so that he would owe her a favor.

Having a meal is more of a reason to meet.

Huang Ze naturally would not refuse.

Besides, a meal in exchange for a free performance is still a good deal.

Yes, it's free.

The scene is only a few minutes in total, so it is impossible to pay him. According to the market price, it is too expensive. If I pay him tens of thousands of US dollars, it would be looking down on the other party, and the other party may not accept it.

Compared to tens of thousands of dollars, it is obvious that as a director, favors are more important.

I ordered a candlelight dinner and adjusted the lights. Not long after, there was a knock on the door and a call came from my cell phone. "Huang, it's me."

"Hey, I'm such a big director, but for an actor, I have to step out in person!" With a sigh, Huang Ze stood up and opened the door. Standing outside was Jennifer Connelly.

Wearing an outfit similar to a tight evening gown, her two advantages were highlighted.

The key is that his figure is well maintained. It seems that what he said has some effect. He is much thinner than at this age in his previous life, and his face is not so chubby as before.

"It's been a while since I last saw you. You look even more beautiful now, Jennifer."

"Thank you."

"Please come in."

Huang Ze invited the other party to sit down, "Actually, I haven't had dinner yet, so why don't we eat together?"

"Okay!" Jennifer Connelly was not polite. She picked up the red wine on the table, poured a glass for each person, and raised her glass. "Cheers."

"cheers."

"It's been a while since we last met. Huang, what have you been busy with recently? I haven't seen you release any songs."

"Of course, the song will be released when a new movie is released. As for what I'm busy with, I'm of course busy looking for people to act in the company's movie." Huang Ze looked at the other party with some hint, but did not extend the invitation again.

Since she came and had dinner with us, it means there is no problem for her to act in "Final Destination 2".

There's no need to say it again.

"no problem!"

Jennifer Connelly smiled when she heard this and took a sip of red wine. "I just want to have a meal with you."

"You are too busy. I haven't seen you for a long time."

"I wonder what phone calls you have planned next?"

“Is there a role suitable for me?”

"Sorry." Huang Ze shook his head. "The next movie has two male protagonists, and there is basically no role for the female protagonist. After that, I will shoot a Chinese-language movie with only Chinese actors."

"Maybe we can work together again for the next movie." Huang Ze thought for a while, "I have proven myself in terms of box office, and I have also proven myself in the top three European movies. I might try to make a push for the Oscars."

"You have already proved yourself at the Oscars." Jennifer Connelly said, "The results of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon at the Oscars are absolutely outstanding."

"Oh, no no no!"

“I won’t be satisfied with this result.”

Huang Ze paused and smiled.

"I think, at the very least, my work should win a trophy in the four prestigious awards of Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor or Best Actress."

"Uh..." Jennifer Connelly blinked. "It's difficult to win the Best Director award. You're 32 years old, but you're still too young. Also, I don't think the judges will give you the Best Director award because of your identity. The Best Film award is also affected by off-site factors."

"I know." Huang Ze nodded slightly. The polar bear has mastered the Heavenly Demon Disintegration Technique.

It's just that the attention has not been diverted yet. If I remember correctly, the three major hatreds that have been spreading for ten years will begin from next summer.

It is indeed difficult for me to win these two trophies. I may be able to try for Best Picture, but don’t even think about winning Best Director.

"So, I think my main challenge should be Best Actor and Best Actress."

"Yeah." Jennifer Connelly nodded.

She didn't know if it was because of the wine or because of Huang Ze's words just now, but she just felt her heart beating violently.

Best Actress!
If she could really win this trophy, coupled with the performance of "Pulp Fiction", she would definitely be considered a top-tier actress in Hollywood. Even if she can't reach that level, she would definitely be considered a top-tier second-tier actress.

The most important thing is if you can win this highest trophy in the hearts of Hollywood actresses in your twenties.

She no longer dared to imagine that scene.

As for whether Huang Ze could do it, she also knew that it was difficult.

No one can just win the Best Actress award.

but!
Firstly, Huang Ze has done too many things that seem incredible to others. "Pulp Fiction", "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and "Speed" have all had box office revenues of over 100 million yuan three times in a row.

Each of his works has achieved great success in both word-of-mouth and box office. Even for a purely commercial film like "Speed", film critics have to admit that it is very impressive in terms of editing, rhythm control, and explosion scenes.

It can be said that there are only a few people in the world who can balance good reputation, box office and awards at the same time, and Huang Ze is definitely one of them.

Secondly, this is the director she is most familiar with among those people.

If she didn't work with Huang Ze, first of all, others might not choose her as the leading actress, not to mention that a movie is specifically aimed at the best actor and actress. Such a movie is hard to come by.

"Maybe, I can go for the Best Actress award." Jennifer Connelly raised her eyebrows and said with a smile, "I can only charge a friendly price for this film. If I can win the Best Actress award, I don't need the balance."

The pay of the female lead actress is lower than that of the male actor.

For actresses, the most important source of income comes from various endorsements.

If you get the female lead role, not only will your salary increase significantly, but you will also get top endorsements from various companies. In comparison, the salary of two or three million is nothing.

Naturally, she cheerfully wanted to use this to exchange for this opportunity.

However, Huang Ze would not make a promise immediately. He just said, "It's not that serious yet. No matter who I find, as long as it's not one of those actors who want more than 10 million yuan in salary and even a share of the North American box office, I will not pay less just because it's a hot movie."

The total pay is several million, you can't save much, and you have to use personal favors to do it, so why bother?

Moreover, Huang Ze did not think it was a good choice to agree to the other party so early.

What is too easy to obtain will not be cherished.

Now I am considered a popular person, so it’s okay to get a bigger share.

After hearing Huang Ze's words, Jennifer Connelly didn't say that she must have this role.

She knew very well that this little favor was not enough for a person to take risks with a film that cost tens of millions of dollars.

So the conversation becomes, “So can I know what I need to do in advance to get this role in future auditions?”

"Knock knock knock." Just then, there was a knock on the door.

"Strange, who would come to see me at this hour?"

"excuse me."

(End of this chapter)