Huayu, can you be called the best actor if you don’t indulge yourself?

Chapter 598 Vancouver Island
She looked at the handsome guy standing in front of her.

Ali Emmanuel couldn't help but feel secretly excited. His first Hollywood film grossed $4.46 million worldwide, which would be a dream start for any actor.

Such a promising new star.

It's firmly in your own hands now.

Emmanuel is also more than 90% confident that he can personally transform Lee into an A-list movie star in the action genre.

In his opinion.

Li Luo has even greater potential than the male and female leads in this film.

Even outside of the Twilight movies, the other actor still possesses superb acting skills, a handsome appearance, and irreplaceable action techniques, while it's hard to say how far the other two can reach!
It was precisely for this reason that this hidden Hollywood mogul arrived in Vancouver on the same day that Li Luo headed to North America.

He personally picked up one of his artists at the airport.

This is to show how much importance is placed on him.

"Are you ready?"

Emmanuel squeezed Li Luo's arm hard and exclaimed in admiration, "I asked a pointless question, but it's obvious you're fully prepared. Let's go, let's make our second male lead amaze the entire crew."

"correct!"

Let me introduce you first.

He slapped his forehead and quickly gestured to the side, saying, "Lindsay Garcia, an elite mailroom intern, will be your daily life assistant for the foreseeable future."

"Do not worry."

“Garcia is an Ivy League graduate; she has the ability to handle anything.”

Following the other person's gesture, we looked over.

Li Luo's eyes lit up.

Not far away, a blonde, blue-eyed white girl stood smiling. She was in her early twenties, about 1.75 meters tall, and looked somewhat like Charlize Theron.

Her overall demeanor is quite capable and efficient.

Mailroom intern.

I know a little about Li Luo; this is an inevitable path for Hollywood agents.

He wants to become a full-fledged Hollywood agent.

The vast majority of people have to go through the brutal and highly competitive trial of working as a handyman in the mailroom. It is truly a menial job, with more than ten hours of high-intensity on-call service every day, doing tedious tasks.

Delivering scripts for the company's artists and helping to pick up their dry-cleaned clothes.

Help a senior broker buy coffee.

Doing all sorts of random, unrelated things that are completely unrelated to work, tedious tasks that can drive you to a mental breakdown.

The mailroom trials are like raising venomous insects, cultivating elite individuals with exceptional resilience, high execution ability, and boundless energy, who can extract nourishment from all sorts of trivial matters.

Only by passing the trials will you have the opportunity to earn an annual salary of tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars in the future.

Even more annual income.

Don't underestimate these.

An annual income of over $100,000 is considered a solid middle-class family. Regardless of the impact of the financial crisis, having the opportunity to earn hundreds of thousands of dollars a year is already a dream in America.

It is worth everyone's best effort to fight for.

"Mr. Lee."

Under their gazes, Lindsay Garcia strode over, dragging her suitcase, and quickly extended her long, slender hand: "It's a pleasure to meet you, and I'm also very happy to serve you."

"from now on."

"Perhaps I should call you Boss?"

Garcia's big eyes were filled with excitement and curiosity.

When she received the company's notice that she would serve as the artist's personal assistant for a period of time, Garcia not only did not show any resistance, but was so excited that she almost cheered.

Although he was following a single artist.

While other interns quickly become familiar with the industry, you may unknowingly miss out on many opportunities to get to know the industry better.

But Garcia clearly saw the key point.

The so-called mailroom trial is ultimately about getting to know how the industry works and gradually building your network of contacts, getting to know artists of all levels within the industry.

What could be more suitable than being by the side of an artist?

And the company can arrange it themselves.

Even if the people they serve are not important figures, they are definitely promising new artists that the company has its eye on.

Just perform well.

I estimate that getting a permanent position will be a piece of cake.

When Lindsay Garcia packed her bags and headed to the airport to meet Mr. Ali Emmanuel, who was meeting her there, she was so excited that her mouth went dry. She never expected that the company's big boss would personally come to help.

I just saw Li.

Garcia was practically trembling with excitement.

If she wanted to get into this industry, she couldn't possibly be unaware of "Twilight," a film that shook Hollywood.

Small investment.

There wasn't a single famous movie star.

However, it grossed over $200 million at the North American box office.

This result.

It left countless people completely dumbfounded.

All the main actors in the film quickly rose to fame, and the two male and female leads became hot new movie stars overnight, becoming the envy of many actors.

And the one in front of me.

Although her role in that film was small, her performance was captivating enough.

They were also among the lucky ones.

Although his physique had changed drastically and he was an unfamiliar Asian face, Garcia still easily recognized Li Luo, who was Mr. Emmanuel's direct artist.

And he was also the second male lead in "Twilight".

In a trance.

It felt like a windfall.

Garcia's outstretched fingers trembled slightly, fearing he might fail to satisfy Lee and thus lose this rare opportunity.

at the same time.

Emmanuel watched with a smile.

Although Garcia was the most capable and had the best appearance among the interns, if Lee showed any dissatisfaction, he would not hesitate to send Garcia back to Los Angeles on a plane.

Until Li is satisfied.

Ivy League graduates are indeed highly capable, but as a top-tier talent agency in Hollywood...

What it has in abundance is graduates from all kinds of prestigious universities.

"Thank you."

Li Luo grasped the other person's hand, raised his eyebrows, and said, "I really like the title 'Boss,' and I hope we can have a very pleasant collaboration in the future."

"Thank you, Boss!"

Garcia's smile grew even brighter.

Say hello.

The blonde girl quickly grabbed Li Luo's suitcase and, with excitement, followed the two bosses briskly forward.

The three of them did not leave the airport.

Instead, they boarded a small plane and flew to Vancouver Island across the bay.

The island stretches over 450 kilometers and boasts 317.5 million hectares of beaches, mountains, lakes, streams, and valleys. It is crisscrossed by valleys and covered with dense forests, making it the largest island on the west coast of North America.

This is the main filming location for Twilight: New Moon.

Although the story takes place in the same location.

However, the original filming locations could no longer be used. Since Twilight became a global hit, the Bella family home and the mansion where the vampires lived, which were originally filmed, have all been sold at high prices.

Beaches, high schools, and other locations have all become popular spots for movie fans to visit.

Continue filming in the original location.

This will inevitably lead to endless troubles.

The crew had no choice but to move the filming location to Canada. Fortunately, the original filming location was located on the border between the two countries, so it was not difficult to find a place with similar terrain and vegetation.

After some deliberation.

The production team then decided to film on an island opposite Vancouver.

Get away from the hustle and bustle.

To obtain a quiet shooting environment.

The original scenes either required the props team to spend a lot of effort to rebuild them, or they were recreated using green screens and special effects, which cost a considerable amount of money.

However, for Top Entertainment right now, they are spending it with great relish.

In the midst of the whistling.

The plane had already landed.

We got into the vehicle arranged by the film crew to pick us up.

As they drove along the flat road through mountains and forests, passing lakes of all sizes, the refreshing air that filled the car invigorated the three men who had come from big cities.

Garcia glanced at the rearview mirror, listening intently to the faint whispers drifting from behind.

"listen."

"This is a great opportunity."

“Jessica Alba will also be in the cast, and not only her, but also Julia Roberts, Anne Hathaway, Patrick Dempsey and other well-known actors have been confirmed.”

"The structure is modeled after a British romantic film, which was very successful."

"The box office will be very safe."

"And we need a romantic movie like this to showcase your sex appeal, which is a rare opportunity for minorities, and you should understand that without me having to say it."

"I finally managed to get this!"

"The key is."

"With so many Hollywood A-list actors supporting you, even if the box office fails, it has nothing to do with you. You just need to play your role well."

"Getting the audience used to seeing you fall in love on screen will help you expand your range of roles as much as possible."

The vehicle had just driven off.

Ali Emmanuel couldn’t wait to pitch the project to Li Luo.

After rattling off a string of words, he unscrewed the mineral water bottle and gulped down a large mouthful.

"Um"

Li Luo nodded slightly, tapping his knee thoughtfully, "That sounds very good. May I ask who the actress I'm acting opposite is? This is something I need to consider carefully."

"Regarding the schedule as well."

"I will be very busy in the coming period and may not be able to spare much time."

"rest assured."

After capping the bottle, Emmanuel smiled knowingly and said, "Although the specific actresses haven't been decided yet, I assure you they won't be Asian or African. We have to arrange sexy actresses for you."

"Remember what I said?"

"Truly integrate into Hollywood and become a popular movie star."

"You have that potential."

"I need to find a way to push things in this direction."

Everything that was said.

There are actually deeper reasons behind all of this.

Neither North American film producers nor moviegoers want to see Asians and white faces falling in love on screen.

It's the same if you switch it over.

Chinese audiences would not be happy to see this.

Breaking this barrier is extremely difficult. If it weren't for Twilight forcibly expanding the market, it would be very difficult for an Asian face like Li Luo to get romantic roles in movies.

There are precedents for this.

Only then was Emmanuel able to successfully persuade the producers.

They even made a movie called "Twilight" and it achieved very good box office results.

You don't want it.

Is this political discrimination?

If you show even the slightest hint that that's the case, then I, a Jew, will have to roll up my sleeves and have a serious talk with you!

It was under his relentless pursuit that it happened.

The production team finally nodded in agreement and agreed not to cast any ethnic minorities in scenes with Li Luo.

It might sound like nothing, as if any plot involving gaining the admiration and worship of a white woman on screen can be filmed as long as there's money to it, but whether the audience is willing to watch it is another matter entirely.

There are not many people who can achieve such success.

Hendrik Willem Van Loon is one example.

Ali Emmanuel wanted Li Luo to be the second, and Li Luo himself also wanted to be the second.

On-screen romance with a white woman is more than just a matter of looking good; if you can maintain this level of success, audiences won't object to you playing similar romantic roles in the future.

Anyway, I've already acted out the whole thing!
If you immediately choose to act opposite Asian and African American actors, it's like tying your own hands and feet.

We'll film the romantic scenes with Bai Niu later.

The audience would find it incongruous. With "Twilight" leading the way, and supplemented by some romance movies, North American audiences would gradually accept this, and Li Luo would be able to get more acting opportunities.

This will allow them to reach a wider audience.

Not just action movie fans.

"in addition."

Seeing Li Luo nod slightly, Emmanuel continued to persuade him, "This is a large ensemble piece. As I just said, there may be a dozen or twenty movie stars in it."

"Your scenes add up to five or eight minutes?"

"Please."

"If all goes well, we'll finish filming in two or three days!"

These kinds of movies don't have many scenes, and the actors' salaries are probably pitifully low, but they are very effective in increasing market acceptance in Hollywood.

When I heard the other person mention a whole bunch of celebrity names.

Li Luo then decided to take it on.

His only concerns were the actors he was acting opposite and the availability of the roles, but neither of those issues were a problem now, even though he had never heard of the movie called "Valentine's Day" that the other party was talking about.

But who cares about the box office results? I'm not the one who's carrying the show.

"Thank you."

Li Luo showed his palm to the other party.

The agent had truly put in a lot of effort to find a film project that required no risk yet could boost his reputation.

"This is what I should do."

Emmanuel shook hands happily and smiled contentedly.

Next.

The other person continued speaking.

However, the analysis focused on the film at hand, and Emmanuel solemnly instructed him to do his best to portray the role well.

In the second part.

Jacob's screen time increased dramatically.

She is almost on par with the male protagonist, Edward.

If the second film is a box office failure, Li Luo will bear at least half the responsibility, which will be a devastating blow to his career in North America. There is no doubt about that.

You are an outsider.

They will have to accept more stringent evaluation standards.

Even performing normally isn't enough; you have to deliver a performance so outstanding that it will win over film critics.

And then.

Emmanuel lowered his voice.

It's crucial that Li Luo and the two lead actors, Christine and Pattinson, maintain good personal relationships, ideally forming some kind of alliance. This would be beneficial in securing higher salaries later on.

After all, those two main characters were already the ballast.

Li Luo needs to perform as well as possible in the future, striving to become an indispensable part of the crew.

Only in this way can one covet a film salary in the tens of millions of dollars.

Even box office revenue sharing.

This is where actors make their main income.

Upon hearing this, Li Luo raised an eyebrow sharply and squinted at the stunning scenery outside the window.

In the second part.

His salary soared to three million dollars.

This is just over 20 million RMB. The exact amount for Christine and Pattinson is unknown, but it will definitely be much higher than his, and it will continue to rise.

Then I'll film a movie.

Earning tens of millions of dollars is not a dream.

This means that by working for just two or three months and cooperating with the publisher to attend various promotional events, one can easily earn over 100 million RMB.

This amount.

This is an astonishing fortune, no matter where it is.

Domestic film companies of all sizes are working their hardest but still can't sell 300 million yuan worth of films at the box office. Even fewer can actually get 100 million yuan in revenue sharing, and that money has to be shared with a group of co-producers.

The cast of "My Sunshine" are incredibly busy.

After more than a year of busy filming and acting, the hugely popular ratings and various product placements, even disregarding subsequent endorsement fees, only earned Xinghuo Films a little over 60 million yuan.

In contrast.

The difference is surprisingly large.

So of course, I have to find a way to play this role well, because it's all about making a lot of money.

As for maintaining a good personal relationship with the lead actor.

Li Luo smiled.

He looked out the window with a smile at the primeval forests and mountains rushing by.

"Everyone."

After what seemed like an eternity, the car finally slowed down. The driver, gripping the steering wheel, smiled and looked at the rearview mirror: "Welcome to Tofino, a town located at the tip of the Esovesta Peninsula."

"Surrounded by water on three sides, this place boasts some of Canada's most beautiful beaches."

"Hiking, surfing."

"If you're lucky enough, you might even see whales. I hope you have a wonderful time here."

The vehicle is turning.

It slowly passed over a tall fir forest.

What comes into view is a resort located by the sea with extremely beautiful scenery.

The rows of wooden houses, each with its own unique style, are scattered around the area. Through the car window, you can see the clean beach and the azure sea in the distance, and you can also vaguely see a small pier.

Sailboats and yachts drift on the water.

Compared to the motel where the first movie was filmed, this is like paradise.

Production costs soared to $50 million. While it didn't quite reach the level of an A-list production, this amount of money was enough to provide the crew with an extremely comfortable lifestyle.

"Shet!"

Emmanuel withdrew his envious gaze and exclaimed, "Filming in a place like this is practically like a vacation."

He found the scenery beautiful.

Garcia, in the passenger seat, was already staring with excitement.

After a thorough inspection by security personnel, the van was finally able to slowly drive into the small resort.

The central plaza location.

The parking lot was already packed with vehicles.

Various RVs, trucks, and minibuses of different sizes were parked there, and staff members were running around checking all kinds of supplies and equipment. The enthusiastic atmosphere in the film crew was simply captivating.

He pushed open the door and got out of the car.

The group quickly took down the suitcases and travel bags.

A cold sea breeze blew by, making them move even more nimbly.

"plum?"

"My God, I couldn't believe it when your physical data came through before. Damn, you're definitely a dedicated and good actor in my eyes."

They looked in the direction of the surprised shouts.

Producer Wick Godfrey, author and screenwriter Stephanie Meyer, and a black-haired white man were walking briskly towards him, the two in front of him looking extremely surprised.

"Are you satisfied?"

Li Luo immediately smiled and opened his arms.

In this way, his figure appears even more imposing.

"100%!"

Scratching his beard, Godfrey laughed and gave himself a big hug to the lucky actor.

At that time, Li Luo congratulated him on the 300 million.

As a result, the global box office eventually surged past 400 million.

Godfrey was overjoyed and grateful for everything. He found Li Luo incredibly pleasing to the eye, especially given the visibly changed physique, which drew even more admiration from him.

"Li~"

Mel was equally excited and gave him a hug.

The movie's huge success earned her a substantial share of the profits, which in turn led to a rapid surge in book sales, making our screenwriter incredibly happy.

Chris Weitz.

Stephanie Meyer, her eyes shining, gave Li Luo a squeeze on the shoulder and stepped aside to introduce him: "He is the director of our 'New Moon,' and has co-directed excellent works such as 'American Pie.'"

It's said to be due to a scheduling conflict.

The director who had previously worked with the film did not continue to direct the sequel.

No matter what.

One must give the director the respect he deserves.

"director."

Li Luo immediately grasped the other person's hand and shook his arm repeatedly, saying, "It's a pleasure to meet you. Can I say that I'm your fan? I watched your film 'American Pie' when I came here to film before."

"Oh~~~"

A heartfelt exclamation of praise made the new director burst into laughter.

Take over the series.

Facing a team that is very familiar to each other but completely unfamiliar to him, what gives Weitz the biggest headache is the issue of team cohesion. If the movie is not well made, he will also have to take the blame.

From a certain perspective.

Weitz and Lee Lowe are on the same page; they both desperately hope that the sequel to this film will be a huge success.

Now we are receiving goodwill from the second male lead.

He naturally accepted it with delight.

The new director shook hands with Li Luo repeatedly, praising his performance in the first film and expressing his hope for a pleasant collaboration in the future.

Emmanuel and Garcia were not idle either, and quickly shook hands with the three of them to greet them.

We didn't chat for long.

Godfrey glanced at his watch.

He then summoned his staff and pointed to a wooden house next to a grove of trees not far away: "We still have some things to take care of at the site. That's your accommodation. Settle down there first!"

"The entire resort has been rented by the film crew, so there's no need to worry about safety."

"Just eat, drink, and make phone calls."

"have a good rest."

"Let's talk about work tomorrow."

"Thank you."

Li Luo smiled and took the keys.

After the producer, screenwriter, and director welcomed him again, they greeted each other, got into a pickup truck, and waved goodbye as they left the resort.

Look at each other.

Li Luo and the others dragged their suitcases toward the house in the corner.

Go up the steps.

I stepped into the residence that had been assigned to me.

This not-so-small American-style house came into view. The two-bedroom house looked exceptionally spacious, with a living room, kitchen, and other facilities, as well as all kinds of appliances.

Li Luo casually opened the back door.

My eyes suddenly opened up.

A deep blue bay appears before you, its waves lapping against the shore. Just a few dozen meters away, you'll find yourself on a pristine white sand beach.

A sea breeze blows, and the treetops beside us sway.

Such a view.

It's absolutely delightful.

"Waterfa!"

"God, is that you, Lee?"

Just as Li Luo was enjoying the scenery before him, a surprised and excited cheer erupted from the side.

Twist it over.

Li Luo's eyes sparkled.

Two beautiful, hot foreign women were sitting on a beach chair, staring straight at him. When they saw Li Luo's face, they let out two surprised screams.

The beer bottles were thrown aside, and the girls jumped up excitedly.

They jumped off the wooden platform.

The excited foreign girls rushed past the greenery between the houses, then laughed and leaped onto Li Luo's side of the house, before wobbling and flying into his arms.

Such a warm welcome.

Emmanuel's jaw dropped.

(End of this chapter)