Conquer America, Start with a Boxing Champion

The agreement between Link and Franco was to go through the procedures for transferring the yacht after winning the gold medal at the Olympics. In order to get the yacht, Link returned to the boxing gym to continue training after two days of rest.

But after becoming famous, things started to increase. After training one day, he received a call from Director Lin Yibin.

Director Lin said that he saw that he had good racing skills that day and asked him if he would be interested in playing a guest role as a racing driver on the set.

Link was somewhat interested after hearing this. The "Fast and Furious" series of movies have done well at the box office, and the fourth film seems to have a good reputation. Being able to appear in this movie will be good for his reputation in the future. In addition, it is also his dream to be an actor. One, it would be nice to make a guest appearance.

It’s just that I’m busy training temporarily and don’t have much time.

Director Justin Lin explained that there are only three racing scenes. He only needs to show his face. The racing part is handled by a stuntman. It can be shot in about one day, which will be within this week, because most of the scenes of "Fast and Furious 4" are in Los Angeles. The filming lasted only half a month here.

Link agreed and called his agent Simon Curtis to tell him that he had been invited by the crew and asked him to contact the "Speed" crew and arrange a time.

Simon Curtis is Franco's former assistant and is now Link's boxing manager. He is responsible for promotion and work arrangements. In addition, there are also support staff such as drivers, bodyguards, life assistants, masseurs, and personal doctors. We need to wait for Dynasty Promotion Company to move here before making arrangements.

Link discovered that many things came together in a hurry. Not long after he hung up the phone with Simon, when he drove back home, he found an acquaintance sitting on the beach chair - director Stephen Herrick, who came last month. The man in the waistcoat watching the coral reef here is also the director of the sequel to "Blue Sea".

"Hey Stephen, long time no see."

Link stopped the sports car and greeted.

I haven’t seen him for nearly a month. Director Stephen Herrick is still the same as before, wearing a brown shirt, a vest, and baggy slacks, but his beard has grown a little longer.

"Haha, Link, you have changed so much. When I saw you last month, I thought you were just a diver with good diving skills. Not long ago, I saw the news in the newspaper that you won the championship in the qualifying competition. When I saw you When I took the photo, I couldn’t believe my eyes. The boxing champion and the diving instructor were actually the same person? When I saw that the name on the photo was also called Link, I realized it was really you. It was so unbelievable.”

Director Stephen Herrick's acting ability is very strong. When he showed that he was surprised, his eyes and mouth opened wide at the same time, and his head shook his head repeatedly.

"That's right, it's all me. The current economic situation is so difficult that anyone who has a part-time job will starve to death."

Link joked.

Director Stephen laughed and agreed with his words.

This year's financial crisis has caused the U.S. stock market to shrink by nearly 40%. The average wealth of the American people has dropped by a quarter, and it continues to decrease. Life is difficult for everyone. If it weren't for this financial crisis, the sequel to "Pursuit of the Blue Sea" would probably have been released sooner. Just took it.

Link poured two cups of tea, placed them on the round table in front of the shop, and talked to Director Stephen under the awning.

"Stephen, you came to me to continue hiring me to take you diving? Although I am now a boxing champion, the hiring price has not changed. How about we keep it as it was before?"

Link knew that the other party was definitely not here for diving, so he deliberately joked.

Director Stephen waved his hand, "No, Link, I have something else to do with you. You also know that I am preparing the sequel to "Blue Sea Tracking". After seeing your news a few days ago, I suddenly had a new idea. Why not invite you to participate in this movie? You are very handsome, have great diving skills, and can box. It is perfect. I came to you as soon as I thought of this, what about Link, are you interested in making a movie?"

Link was a little surprised. He had just received a guest role, and now a director came to ask for cooperation. It seemed that he was really popular.

"Can I read the script?"

Link feels that given his current situation, he is qualified to choose a script. If it is too bad, he will reject it. He has limited time and cannot waste time and energy on a movie that is destined to have no future.

"certainly!"

Director Stephen took out a folder from his backpack and handed it to him.

The script has more than 20 pages, and there is not much content. It tells the story of a couple of divers who were hired by others to dive into the seabed to salvage relics. They found out that they were two nuclear warheads. In order to save their lives, the two resisted and finally defeated the mastermind behind the scenes. Happiness live together.

The plot of the movie is very similar to the first one, with nothing new. The main selling points are handsome men and beautiful women, the underwater world, luxury yachts, searching for treasures, and some love and action scenes. It is a typical low-cost commercial film.

“Is my character Sebastian the protagonist?”

"Oh, no, what do you think of David, the third male?"

"Are you joking?"

Link put down the script and looked at Stephen in confusion, "You just said that I have a very good appearance, a master diver, and am good at boxing. From all appearances, I have the character of a male lead. Now you want me to play a supporting role?"

Director Stephen shrugged his shoulders and said helplessly: "Link, I also know that you are suitable for the male lead, but the male and female roles are designated by the producer. The only one I can recommend you for is this role."

Link thought for a moment. As a newcomer with little acting experience, it would be a good start for him to play the third male lead in a Hollywood movie. He would first take on a few small roles and slowly accumulate fame. In a year or two, maybe he would be able to play the lead role. Can play a male and a male role.

"Stephen, I have to participate in the Olympics in August, so I won't have time until September."

"No problem, your role will last about a week, and it can be adjusted completely. In addition, I also want to hire you as an action director, mainly responsible for guiding the diving part. What do you think?"

This is the main purpose of director Stephen. After accompanying Link on his last dive, he checked with several Hollywood diving instructors afterwards and found that their skills were much worse than Link's.

Link has superb diving skills and flexible movements. Director Stephen felt that hiring him to guide the actors' diving on the set would definitely add a lot to the film.

"I can be responsible for teaching them movements, but I don't know how to shoot underwater."

"That's no problem. We have professionals on the crew."

Director Stephen said.

Link nodded and decided that whether he was a supporting role or an action director, he would be paid. It would also be a good experience to do some interesting part-time jobs between training and competition.

After seeing off Director Stephen, Link called Simon and still left it to him to contact him, including negotiation on salary and salary. He would only be responsible for the specific work at that time.