Chapter 77 Director? Just a Chen An didn't know what the other party talked about inside, Jerry came out with a smile on his face. "Chen, are you ready to shoot the new movie?" Jerry said to Chen An with a smile as he walked out the door. Chen An was a little curious: "Is it solved?" They were able to finish the conversation about the other party's identity in just a short while. Although the investment is not large, it is impossible to solve the problem in this way. "Hey, I haven't worked in vain all these years. I naturally have my own methods." Jerry certainly knew what Chen An really meant. But it was not stated explicitly. Don’t you have any other way to get a film project approved just like that? Don’t you need to notify other people in charge? After all, it's several million US dollars. No matter how wealthy you are, it's impossible for you to do this. Chen An still expressed that he couldn't believe it. Those who knew you knew that you were an employee of Warner, while those who didn't think you were the boss of Warner.
Besides, my trip here would not be in vain. I thought I would give a passionate speech to show my determination and identity, and hope to be given a chance. You did it just by chatting for a few minutes behind closed doors. Chen An really wanted to ask him if he had hidden a knife in there. "The project will be reported tomorrow. I believe it will be approved soon. Then we just have to wait for the funding. By the way, have you thought about the actors?" Jerry asked as he walked in front of Chen An. Turning around, I saw Chen An shaking his head, saying, "No, I haven't thought it through yet" and he didn't dare to believe it. Even after getting in the car, Chen An still felt a little unbelievable and was stunned. "Jerry, is all this true? Why do I feel like I'm dreaming? Just by making a movie for a while, the project can be approved?" Chen An, who was sitting in the passenger seat, couldn't help but ask. Jerry, who was driving, said affirmatively: "Although I know it's a little unbelievable, Chen, this is true. Get ready and wait for news for the interview. I'll go with you. If you have a satisfactory partner, you can contact me and send an invitation directly." After hearing the other party's reaffirmation, Chen An could only believe it, but he felt that the other party's identity was probably not simple. At least not an ordinary employee on the surface. The car did not drive directly back to the hotel, but turned a corner and came to an Italian restaurant. "Chen, don't let me down with this movie." Jerry, who was sitting opposite Chen An in the restaurant, said a little worriedly. Both of them were worried about each other, one thought the other was fooling him, and the other was worried that the movie would not be good. Chen An, who was eating pasta and pizza, put down the cutlery in his hand and said, "If the movie can be successfully filmed, then you can rest assured that it will be right. It may even be nominated for an Oscar." "Oh Chen, stop joking. It's enough as long as the box office is successful. The Oscars are too far away." Jerry didn't take it to heart. As long as the box office was successful, he didn't have any expectations for the Oscars. "We just need to make enough Manny," he said, making the wrong finger gesture. Chen An also made the same move, leaning his head forward and rubbing his right thumb, index finger and middle finger together: "Wouldn't winning the Oscar mean more Manny?" "Yes, but I know that you directors all want that damn Oscar, but I'll forgive it if it can sell more dollars." Although this is true, Jerry has no expectations for the Oscar. Although Oscar-winning films do earn more dollars. Chen An smiled and said, "I came to Hollywood for the US dollars and Oscars you mentioned. Of course, US dollars come first. Believe me, I won't mess around. Successfully making money is my first priority."
"I'm glad you understand. You're just a new director, but I believe you can get that golden statue in the future. But this time you still have to succeed at the box office first." “We can continue to work together.” Jerry understood Chen An's idea, but he still hoped to make the film a box office success first, just like his previous new films in Asia. He invited Chen An because he was attracted by the strong commercial appeal and creativity of his films. Unlike the group of directors in other film festivals. "Don't worry, I won't joke about your future." Chen An also said to Jerry solemnly, although he didn't know the other party's identity. But judging from the other party's attitude, this movie is also very important to him. Jerry was relieved after hearing Chen An's assurance: "Just wait for the news for now. It will take some time to get the project approved. Then we will hold interviews. If you have any actors to recommend, please tell me." Chen An also nodded and thought about it carefully. Although the other party would make the final decision on casting, he could at least recommend one or two. The two finished their food, but it was mainly Chen An who was eating, while Jerry only drank a glass of Coke. Then Jerry drove Chen An back again. Before leaving, he took the script away, made some copies, and took a few copies to the company. Although the other party did not say much, it was obvious that the project establishment was not as simple as they said. The script has been registered, so Chen An has nothing to worry about. Chen An doesn't have to worry about anything else. After all, the other party is the producer and has the right to choose the director, so Chen An doesn't have to run around with him. That’s right, the director is also the producer’s responsibility. This is how it is in Hollywood. Even the director of “The Godfather” was chosen by the producer, not Coppola who was in charge of the project from the beginning. Finally, the producer chose Coppola, an Italian-American director, who used his talent to add to the script and re-create it, creating the classic "The Godfather" series, which perfectly presented the situation and life of Italians in the United States. Of course, they are generally ordinary directors or fledgling directors. Truly top directors still have many privileges. After returning to the hotel, Chen An turned on the TV and watched American TV programs. He could barely understand them, but his attention was not on them. He has always been the one selecting the actors himself, and it has always been the same in China. Han Sanping will not interfere with the creation. Although Jerry was the one who made the decision this time, Chen An couldn't help but think about it. With the original version for comparison, Chen An naturally felt much more relaxed. The choice for adults is relatively simple, but the choice for children is a difficult problem. It is naturally impossible for the original child actor to be like this since he is only two years old. The young actors in my impression are too young to be found now, so it’s a problem. The more famous Emma Watson is still in the UK and has not yet starred in "Harry Potter". It is naturally impossible for Chen An to find her, otherwise he would not know how to explain it. The same is true for Jennifer Lawrence, the cousin who is well-known to domestic fans. She only debuted in 07 and no one knows where she is now. But it is indeed amazing that she won the Oscar for Best Actress at such a young age in 13.
The same is true for other young actors that Chen An is familiar with. "For adult actors, I still need to recommend them to Jerry as before, but for child actors, they can only be interviewed." Chen An, who was sitting on the sofa staring at the TV in a daze, said after thinking for a while. Anyway, there are so many actors in Hollywood and they have their own union. I am just making a recommendation. After all, Jerry is the one who makes the final decision. These are his business, and I only have the right to make suggestions at the moment. "I don't know how long it will take." Chen An stretched lazily on the sofa, thinking about the project establishment of the film. It is estimated that we will have to wait for a while, as the establishment of a film project is generally a tedious task. The interview is also part of the preliminary preparations, but Chen An only thought about Warner’s internal decision. The early preparation stage in Hollywood is extremely cumbersome, even all the storyboards and lens arrangements have been planned, and various assistants, art directors and others have been designed in advance. So some people often say that the director is just a tool and just a part of the process, with nothing much to show. Sometimes they are even not as good as big-name actors, after all, they have more fans, and a large audience is a guarantee of box office success. Only a few directors can break out of this cycle and incorporate their own ideas. Withered, withered
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