America: Starting with the acquisition of MGM

Chapter 37 Booking a role (please collect, please read)

Avalon, one of the most famous nightclubs in Los Angeles, has decades of history and has always led the trend, especially in the colorful world of Hollywood. It is the place of entertainment chosen by many actors and singers.

Not far away, a Lamborghini Muserago drove slowly, attracting the attention of many people.

At this time, there was already a long queue at the entrance of Avalon. A large number of men and women wanted to enter and explore this famous entertainment venue, which included many tourists from all over the world.

The car parked on the side of the road, and Eric walked out and threw the keys to the parking boy. The security guard at the door didn't even mean to stop him and let him in directly.

"Why doesn't he have to line up?"

Someone behind him suddenly shouted in dissatisfaction, but the security guard was too lazy to explain to such a person. Instead, someone else answered him.

"If you drove a Lamborghini too, they'd let you in too!"

Laughter suddenly sounded around, and the air became much happier.

Walking inside, rock music instantly filled the eardrums, but it was not heavy metal, but more soothing. Many men and women were swaying on the dance floor.

Seeing Eric, a waiter came over immediately. The two whispered a few words, and the waiter led him to a booth.

"Eric Cooper, you guys are late. I was worried that you would miss your appointment!"

Warren stood up and pulled Eric into the middle, where Ryan Reynolds poured him half a glass of wine.

Eric took a sip and said, "I didn't mean to be late. It's because your call was too late. I'm reading the script. I have to finish it."

When he heard the word script, Ryan Reynolds' ears pricked up as if the radar had detected a UFO: "What script?"

"A TV series, zombie type, is not suitable for you Ryan. Your face is more suitable for the big screen. That is the way you want to go. Forget about the small screen."

When he heard that it was a TV series, Ryan Reynolds was immediately not interested. He had just slowly come out of the small screen, and he didn't want to go back to it unless he became a first-line movie star.

You must know that there is a cruel but widely circulated saying in the entertainment industry, that is, movies are higher than TV.

Although I don’t know where this statement comes from, and no one dares to publicly support this statement, it is an invisible fact and a truth accepted by everyone.

A-list movie stars and A-list TV stars sound like two different worlds.

This is not a generation difference, but a class difference!

So it’s okay for movie actors to act in TV series, but it’s very difficult for TV actors to act in movies.

Until 2002, the only first-line movie star in the TV drama industry was George Clooney.

Many actors who have become famous on the small screen desperately want to break this barrier, but they are like moths flying into the flame and have never succeeded.

For example, Eric's favorite "Friends" has accumulated experience in the past few seasons, and the six leading actors have all become first-line TV actors. Aniston has become the representative of America's sweethearts with Rachel.

But even with such a great reputation, there are still obstacles in entering the film industry. For example, in the movie "Hannibal" produced by MGM last year, due to the resignation of Jodie Foster, the role of the heroine Starling was vacant.

Anniston naturally wanted to seize this opportunity, but even if she relied on connections and put in her acting skills, she still lost to Julianne Moore in the end. There were too many similar situations, not even for her level, let alone others.

Warren clinked glasses with Eric: "Zombie theme, is it the "The Walking Dead" you mentioned?"

"Yes, this drama has been under development for some time. Today the screenwriter showed me the first draft, but it still needs to be revised. It's not deep enough."

"It's just a TV series, so the requirements are so high?"

"This is the first TV series of the new MGM, and it is led by me. It must strive for excellence. At the same time, the struggle of human nature is also the selling point of "The Walking Dead"."

Warren shrugged: "You are the boss, you have the final say, but I asked you out today because of Ryan."

Eric looked at Ryan Reynolds, who scratched his head in embarrassment: "Sorry Eric, you recommended me to audition for the male lead in "Saw", but I messed up and wasted this good opportunity. Feel sorry!"

Warren added wine to Eric: "This is not Ryan's problem. His audition results were actually very good, but the new director named James Wan didn't know where to find an actor, so he rejected Ryan out of nowhere. .”

"Eric, I know you are very optimistic about this movie. Your vision is never wrong. For a high-quality project like this, shouldn't everyone sit together and audition at the same time? I think that director is unfair, maybe He has his own selfish motives."

"And I mean, why don't we give this kind of quality project to our own people? Ryan works hard, even on a bad movie like Sharknado, he works very hard."

Warren did not continue, but Eric already understood what he meant, which was to put pressure on James Wan.

With a slight smile, Eric put his arms on their shoulders and pulled them closer: "Warren, Ryan, I understand what you mean, but there is one thing you don't know. I also recommend Patrick Wilson. of."

At that moment, the scene was a bit awkward. Neither of them knew what to say, and Ryan Reynolds wanted to run away immediately.

"Ryan, I recommended the two of you to James Wan at that time, so I am very sure that he is fair. Maybe Patrick is more suitable."

Ryan Reynolds was silent with his hand on his forehead. He was still a little Karami and did not dare to question the big boss.

And seeing him like this, Eric couldn't bear it. He tricked someone into starring in a bad movie like "Sharknado", but the other party not only didn't deal with it, but also worked hard. As a result, he got his heart broken again. The compensation point seems unreasonable.

After thinking for a while, Eric said: "I have a big project that is about to be launched, and I will leave the second male role to you, how about it?"

Ryan Reynolds hesitated: "Big project?"

"Yes, A-level production standards, investment will not be less than 500 million US dollars, are you interested?"

When Ryan Reynolds heard the cost of 500 million, he was immediately stunned. 12 years after his debut, the largest investment movie he participated in was "The King of Repeaters", which was said to be 12 million US dollars. He couldn't even think about a $500 million super blockbuster.

"What? Are you not satisfied with the second male lead? You don't want to book the male lead directly, do you?"

"Ryan, speak, speak quickly!"

Warren hurriedly pushed Ryan Reynolds, who then reacted and nodded hurriedly: "I'm interested, very interested. You can do whatever you need me to do, as long as you give me this role."

I still hope that everyone will not support books, ask for rewards, and ask for monthly votes.