Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 304: Charlotte's Troubles, 15 billion box office!!!

Chapter 304: Charlotte's Troubles, 15 billion box office!!!
After the Hollywood "Joker" project was launched.

The next task belongs to Chen Cheng.

He must choose the right director and main characters in the future.

of course.

If he plays the role of Chen Cheng.

Although he starred in Life of Pi, this identity is clearly not enough.

But as producer Chen Cheng.

Especially Inception and Life of Pi...both films have grossed $8 million worldwide.

Although this cannot be said to be the top level in Hollywood, it is already first-rate.

More importantly.

Inception and Life of Pi are two completely different films.

He is not like those top directors who get a super IP and then achieve success.

By making this comparison, you will find out more about Chen Cheng's value as a producer.

"Old buddy, I heard that the young Chinese genius has produced another blockbuster movie."

"Well, I heard that his name is Joker, and he bought the rights to adapt the DC heroes."

"In fact, it doesn't have much to do with DC heroes. It should be a relatively independent story, but it is somewhat related to DC heroes, so I still bought the adaptation rights of DC heroes."

"Yes."

"Do you have any ideas?"

"Haha, what about you?"

"Of course I have ideas. Not just me, I heard that several top Hollywood directors have ideas. For example, Roland, the director of The Day After Tomorrow, the Russo brothers, and Todd Phillips, the director of The Hangover."

"Oh my god, these guys are fighting."

"Of course not. Both A-rated films have made huge profits, and any director would be tempted. Moreover, the producers this time are Warner and Universal. Both can be said to be Hollywood giants. They have such confidence in Chen Cheng, not to mention other directors."

There was a lot of discussion in the circle.

For this Hollywood producer, he spent two films with a budget of $8 million, which adds up to a total of $16 billion.

All the directors were extremely excited.

Chen Cheng also met with the directors he was optimistic about one by one.

finally.

Chen Cheng has decided on Todd Phillips as the director of "Joker".

Todd Phillips is the director of the Hollywood film "The Hangover" series.

The Hangover 1 and The Hangover 2.

One had a global box office of over 4 million U.S. dollars, and the other had a global box office of over 5 million U.S. dollars.

The two films combined grossed $10 billion.

Although the box office of $10 billion is not as good as the works produced by Chen Cheng, it is still very good.

Also.

The reason why Chen Cheng chose Todd Phillips was because he was different from other Hollywood directors.

Other Hollywood directors all need a big IP to achieve great box office results.

Just like Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings... these big IPs.

Their success.

Sometimes you wonder how much the director contributed to this?
If there wasn’t this super IP, would this director still be able to achieve such a great box office?
This is a big question mark.

Just like a Marvel movie.

Marvel movies have adopted a series of different directors.

But basically.

As long as these directors directed the Marvel series of movies, they all achieved considerable success.

In fact.

In the past, many big directors were not as successful after leaving these super IPs.

On the contrary, directors who can create a brand new story and achieve high box office worldwide without relying on IP are more capable.

This is also the reason why Warner and Universal think so highly of Chen Cheng.

of course.

Chen Cheng's actions in Hollywood also made the domestic media extremely excited.

Looking at those big directors whom they could only look up to before, they were now like actors, being picked and chosen by Chen Cheng.

A number of domestic media outlets were extremely excited and reported crazily about Chen Cheng's situation in Hollywood every day.

……

“It’s really fun to watch.”

"Me too. I didn't expect Chen Cheng to have such a big influence in Hollywood."

"He is the real Hollywood boss."

After selecting the director.

A number of well-known Hollywood actors came to the next audition.

Such as Leo.

During the filming of Inception, Leo and Chen Cheng were already very familiar with each other.

Leo admires Chen Cheng's imagination very much.

Not only did he write plots like Inception, but he also filmed Life of Pi.

When Leonardo DiCaprio saw Life of Pi, he felt for a moment that he wouldn't be able to play the role himself.

At most, when I was young, I could act out the youthfulness of Life of Pi.

but now.

Getting older.

That youthfulness is long gone.

But people always get old.

Little Leo didn't think anything of it.

There are other roles that are more suitable for him when he is older.

Just like this movie, Joker.

Leonardo DiCaprio feels that he is very suitable for this role.

Chen Cheng was also very satisfied with Li Xiaozi's audition.

but.

However, Chen Cheng asked Leo to lose 30 kilograms.

Although this is an extremely painful thing.

But Leo still agreed.

and.

In the following period of time, he embarked on a crazy devilish weight loss plan.

of course.

It's not just Leo.

As the producer of "Joker", Chen Cheng also asked Liu Dehua to go to Hollywood for an audition.

I received a call from Chen Cheng at that time.

Liu Dehua was so excited that he couldn't believe it.

He didn't expect that.

Chen Cheng actually thought of letting him go to Hollywood.

Although he knows.

This is just an audition and you may not get the role.

But Liu Dehua knew better.

With Chen Cheng's current position, he just needs to seize the opportunity.

Then, Liu Dehua may become an international actor after Cheng Yi, Jet Li...

……

"Brothers, big news, big news."

"What breaking news?"

"Liu Dehua went to Hollywood for an audition."

"I know, didn't it come out?"

"I know."

"What's the big deal? Chen Cheng has always been very helpful to our domestic actors. Previously, Li Bingbing, Fan Bingbing and others... were all recommended by Chen Cheng."

"I know, but the roles before were not very important supporting roles. This time, Liu Dehua's role is said to have a very important part."

"Liu Dehua is about to leave the country."

"Yes."

"If things continue like this, maybe in the future there will be actors from our country in a series of Hollywood blockbusters."

……

The auditions for "Joker" have always attracted the attention of many people.

Liu Dehua also went to Hollywood under the attention of the public.

"Hua Zai, we'll be there in a moment."

on the plane.

The agent said to Liu Dehua.

Liu Dehua looked down at the night sky of North America and was filled with emotion.

"After so many years of filming, this is my first time in Hollywood."

This first time is not because Liu Dehua has never been to Hollywood.

When he was at his peak, he still had the opportunity to come to Hollywood.

And at that time, the producers of Spider-Man intended to let Andy Lau play a role.

However, Liu Dehua felt that the role was very insulting and refused it.

Later, Liu Dehua no longer thought about entering Hollywood.

Although I don't want to.

But for actors, who doesn't want to make movies in Hollywood?

But before, it was useless even to think about it.

Even if you want to go, you won't get a very good role.

Even if you get it, they are some low-class characters, or even characters that insult you.

In this case, Jet Li was discriminated against by Hollywood in the past.

Liu Dehua originally thought that he would never go to Hollywood again in his life.

did not expect.

Chen Cheng called suddenly.

With anticipation, Liu Dehua got off the plane.

Chen Cheng was waiting at the airport.

even.

Chen Cheng also took a ready-made fan light board.

It reads: "Welcome Andy to Hollywood, you are my idol forever."

Yes.

Chen Cheng has always had a good impression of Liu Dehua.

Although Chen Cheng knew.

Many times before, Liu Dehua was called box office poison.

But Chen Cheng knew better.

It was just the decline of Hong Kong films that brought Liu Dehua to the bottom of the valley.

If they change the angle, change the direction... the situation will be different.

"Director Chen, you..."

I saw that Chen Cheng not only greeted us in person at the airport, but also held up a glowing fluorescent sign.

Liu Dehua was extremely moved for a moment.

"Hua Zai, you are really my idol."

"Let's hug one."

Meeting in a different place makes us feel even more intimate.

Chen Cheng took Liu Dehua to the hotel where they were staying in Hollywood.

The next day, Liu Dehua went for the audition.

It's called an audition.

This is just a formality.

Chen Cheng is both the producer and the showrunner.

Not to mention casting a supporting role.

Even if he is just chosen as the protagonist, he can do it.

But there is no way for now.

Although Chen Cheng wanted to bring a group of Chinese actors to Hollywood, he still had to consider the level of global acceptance.

We can only bring Chinese actors step by step, starting from supporting roles, and slowly bring them into the public eye.

After the global public gets used to the role, Chen Cheng will consider letting a group of Chinese actors play the leading male role.

……

"Brother Hua, you will stay in Hollywood for the rest of the time. I have to go back to China."

"Director Chen, you are acting like a hands-off boss again."

"What do you mean by hands-off? All producers are like that."

The audition is over.

Chen Cheng communicated with the director about the entire shooting plan.

Everything is fine.

Chen Cheng bids farewell to Liu Dehua.

Hollywood is nice, but he won't stay in Hollywood forever.

Although Hollywood movies are also okay, Chen Cheng’s focus is on a series of domestic films.

not to mention.

There is another film in China that will be released soon.

The name of this movie is "Charlotte's Troubles".

……

"Excuse me, Director Peng, what kind of story does The Troubles of Charlotte tell?"

“This is a story about being reborn as a teenager.”

"Is it the same rebirth as in the novel?"

"almost."

“This is your first time directing a film. What are your expectations for this film?”

"Of course I hope the box office is as high as possible. Otherwise, I'd be sorry to Director Chen."

"Director Chen seems to be still in Hollywood."

"Yes."

"Can you tell me why Director Chen chose "Charlotte's Troubles"?"

"This...I don't know either."

Charlotte's Troubles hasn't been released yet.

Director Peng Damo took a group of actors to various cities for roadshows.

Although both the director and the actors in this film are newcomers, they can’t be any newer.

But because Chen Cheng is behind it.

"Charlotte's Troubles" still attracted the attention of a lot of media.

Just when Peng Damu didn't know how to answer, a voice suddenly rang out.

At first glance, it was Chen Cheng.

"Director Chen."

Everyone was extremely surprised.

"Director Chen, aren't you in Hollywood?"

Peng Damu asked.

Chen Cheng smiled and said, "So, I heard you were on a road show, so I rushed back."

Chen Cheng said to Peng Damu with a smile.

He also greeted actors Shen Teng and Ma Li warmly.

The two actors were also extremely excited.

Unexpectedly, Chen Cheng would rush back from Hollywood to participate in their roadshow.

"Director Chen, you are a divine soldier sent from heaven."

"Director Chen, what do you think of this work?"

"Director Chen, How much do you think the box office for "Charlotte's Troubles" will be?"

When a group of media reporters saw Chen Cheng appear, they all asked questions.

Chen Cheng had seen this kind of scene too many times and answered them one by one.

Two hours later.

The roadshow of "Charlotte's Troubles" has ended.

At the same time.

Charlotte's troubles also occupied the attention of countless people at the same time.

“I didn’t expect Chen Cheng to come back in person to participate in the roadshow of Charlotte’s Troubles.”

"Yes, it seems that Chen Cheng attaches great importance to this film."

“I wonder how much this movie will do at the box office?”

"I don't know, but this film has the words 'Chen Cheng' on it. Normally, if it's a film invested by Chen Cheng, it wouldn't have these four words on it."

"Well, with these four words, we have to go to the cinema no matter what."

The media hype was crazy.

In particular, Chen Cheng returned to China from Hollywood.

This made everyone have huge ideas about "Charlotte's Troubles".

……

at this time.

At this time, Wang Jianlin from Wanda also called Chen Cheng.

"Director Chen, you look so relaxed, you actually came back to China from Hollywood."

"You think I'm a beautiful Chinese. Of course I have to go back to China from time to time."

"No, you should pay more attention to the movie Joker."

"It's one thing to pay attention to the Joker, but right now the Joker is still in production, so it doesn't matter whether I'm there or not."

"So, you are looking forward to Charlotte's Troubles?"

"good."

"Great, I have a buyout deal, are you interested?"

"What business?"

"Look, Wanda has been in the cinema business for a long time, and we also want to get into the distribution business. How about handing over all of your "Charlotte's Troubles" to me?"

"No problem. How much?"

"Buy out 10 billion box office."

"Pfft... Mr. Wang, you guys are too dark."

"What are you talking about, brother Chen Cheng? One billion box office. Which distributor dares to promise one billion box office? Of course, we estimated it and we did make a profit. However, since you have the buyout, you don't have to worry about the box office in the future."

"That makes sense."

"You agreed?"

"15."

"Pfft..."

Wang Jianlin was stunned: "15 billion."

"Correct."

"Director Chen, isn't 15 billion too scary?"

"Really? Lost on Journey 2 grossed 13 billion."

"This is different. Lost on Journey 2 is a series, so it has its own traffic."

"Mr. Wang, I actually think 15 billion may be too little."

"Don't scare me."

"We'll see when the time comes."