Hollywood Drawing

When Wayne and Nina walked into the producer's office, the first thing they looked at was Liam Neeson, who "saves the world and saves the world". This actor is definitely a typical example of the actor who becomes more and more popular as he gets older.

Now he has just started to stand out because of "Schindler's List". He will not show his performance until he participates in "Star Wars Episode II", "Gangs of New York", "True Blood", "Taken" and other films. Showing the unparalleled charm of an old man.

"Nice to meet you, Director Greenberg!" Liam Neeson stood up and extended his hand without waiting for introduction.

Wayne shook hands with him, nodded to his agent, and said, "Hello, let's sit down and talk."

Several people simply skipped the greeting process. Before agent Andy Bogard came, he specifically inquired about the director's working style and knew that he liked to be straightforward at work.

So after sitting down, he said directly: "Director Greenberg, my client is willing to accept this invitation. The specific conditions have been communicated to Tim, and he has no objection to joining the team in advance to participate in training."

Andy Bogaard and his clients both know that if they don't readily accept it now, there will definitely be countless actors who are willing to audition in his clients' place. Even if it continues to be delayed, the crew will not be able to relax the conditions any more.

The salary for this role is not high, it can even be said to be very low, only a mere one million US dollars, which is not at all in line with the net worth of Liam Neeson, who has just received an Oscar nomination for the leading actor.

But this opportunity is equally important. As long as you join this crew, it can be said that in addition to the salary, both the exposure and the success rate of the film are guaranteed.

Even for a horror film with an investment cost of 25 million US dollars, the director opposite him can achieve appalling box office results. I believe that for this giant film with an investment of hundreds of millions, the success rate of the other party will definitely be higher.

"Well, it seems there's nothing more I need to do." Wayne laughed. "Well, now that you and Tim have reached an agreement, I believe you will accept all the conditions. But..."

As he spoke, he looked at Liam Neeson, who had been silent, carefully observed his figure, and continued: "But I need you to sign the contract as soon as possible, and then directly join the team to participate in training.

I believe you have read the script. At least some of the action scenes for this character still need to be completed by yourself. Because of the style of the film, I hope to use as few stunt doubles as possible, especially in scenes opposite Bruce Wayne. "

He wasn't worried at all about his acting skills. He had just been nominated for the Oscar for Best Actor, and the most important thing was the action scenes. Although the film had a heavy comic feel, the overall style was still more realistic.

Liam Neeson and agent Andy Bogard looked at each other, looked at Wayne and nodded.

"I have no problem here. I can directly sign a contract with Mr. Burton, and I can join the team and start training tomorrow."

Wayne stood up and shook his hand again. "Well, I wish us a happy cooperation."

Liam Neeson and his agent were very efficient. After lunch, he called his lawyer. After confirming that there were no problems with the contract, he signed his name on it.

At the same time, he also briefly communicated with the crew's fitness coach about the training plan before leaving the Warner Bros. Studio.

"Scarecrow, that is, the role of the doctor in Arkham Asylum, I have two candidates here." Tim Burton sent Liam Neeson and his agent away, came to the director's office, and faced the filming process said Wayne of the plan.

"Isn't it another favor from some big shot?" Wayne put down the notebook in his hand and raised his head to tease. "You are also a film director. As long as you think it is appropriate, you can ask actors to come to the studio. There will be a small-scale audition tomorrow afternoon.

As long as the actor auditions well and can agree to the requirements in the contract, I have no problem with it. "

"Okay, I'll notify them to come tomorrow." Tim Burton shrugged, not denying that someone called him, and he knew his partner's character fairly well. As long as it didn't affect his work, he would definitely do it. Be willing to sell your face.

Hollywood has always been about relationships. This role does not have many roles. As long as the basic conditions are met, Wayne will definitely give priority to the candidates recommended by his own people.

After finishing the matter, Tim Burton didn't interrupt his work anymore, opened the door, turned around and walked out.

In fact, Wayne was not worried about the other actors. Instead, he was worried about Naomi Watts' acting skills. The role of the prosecutor was okay in the first film, and she could handle it with her ability.

But in the second part of the film, the role of the prosecutor will require greater explosive power. If Naomi Watts simply played a vase-like role, her acting skills would definitely be up to standard, but she has not tried this type of role that requires explosive acting skills.

But based on the principle of giving priority to the people around him for this kind of role, Wayne is still prepared to use her. After the first film, if he feels that Naomi Watts' acting skills are not enough, he will let this woman go to acting school for a while. .

The surprise improvement will definitely have an effect. After all, this woman is also very talented. Coupled with various assistance during shooting, the effect should not be much worse.

With the return of the director's core team, Wayne also focused more on the overall planning before shooting.

Warner Bros. also transferred the second production funds to the account of a third-party insurance company the next day. Tim Burton can communicate with the insurance company at any time to use it according to the needs of the crew.

The investment in the film is too large, and Warner Brothers cannot invest alone. Like most Hollywood production companies, more than half of the production costs are financed through multiple channels.

The new project is produced under the banner of Wayne Greenberg, and the financing is going very smoothly. Whether it is film funds in the industry or overseas financial channels, the name Wayne is highly recognized.

His success rate in making movies over the years is the greatest guarantee of investment.

This kind of operation is also very common in Hollywood. Small production companies all know how to borrow chickens to lay eggs. The six giants are more professional in using the raised funds to make money for themselves.

The crew was temporarily divided into two parts by Wayne. Luke Simmons had already taken some of the people and went to the Xiangjiang location first. He would communicate with the filming location, crew logistics and other matters before the crew arrived.

When arrangements are made in Xiangjiang, he will take people back to North America again, fly directly to New York, and do the same thing.

Zack Snyder stayed at the studio. Less than two months before filming started, he would assist Wayne in drafting shot drafts and shot scripts, and communicate with the camera crew in advance about camera arrangements.

When Wayne was making shot drafts and shot scripts, he would also work with Tim Burton from time to time to detail the shooting budget into each drawn shooting scene.

This was their first time working together, and Wayne respected Tim Burton very much, and it was impossible for him to do all the production manager's work himself like he had done before.

This shooting scene is also the largest one. In addition to some behind-the-scenes staff who have collaborated many times, the crew has also begun to recruit more staff. Steve Wilson, Robert Carlos and Wicks Hart's props team will gradually add some staff.

The prop production work started relatively early to ensure that this aspect could be completed before shooting. Then there was the issue of equipment rental and use. In this aspect, because he had Warner Bros. as his backing, he could save a lot of worry.

Wayne spent the first twenty years learning about filmmaking, which also helped him as a director understand all the work that goes into project preparation.

Even though his team now has enough responsible personnel and funds, he no longer has to do many things himself. Most of the time he is in a role of assigning tasks and coordinating the overall situation. He can also use his rich knowledge to do things reasonably. Allocate preparatory tasks for each group of personnel.

After lunch, Wayne looked away from the director's notebook, raised his head and asked his assistant: "When will the audition start over there?"

"The audition room has been set up and the actors are already here. It will start in about twenty minutes."

Glancing at Wayne's work schedule, Nina's mouth corners pulled up. "I just went out to say hello to Nami. She should wait for you to go back together after work. Over there at the manor..."

"Call Cameron Diaz." Wayne said with a headache: "Tell her it's not convenient for her to stay in the manor these days."

This woman has not left in the past few days since she finished working on "The Man in Disguise". Relatively speaking, Charlize Theron is not thick-skinned enough. She left the manor the same day after the threesome.

Not only did Cameron Diaz not leave, but he also walked around in front of the paparazzi at the door from time to time. When faced with some difficult questions, he also answered them very generously.

Nowadays, many gossip tabloids have reported on two women staying at the manor at the same time. The stories created are all interpretations of Wayne's corrupt private life.

"How are Zach and the others doing over there?" Wayne asked as he pushed the messy thoughts out of his mind, got up and walked to the audition room.

Nina picked up the notebooks and other things he wanted to use, followed him and said: "The script formulation, scene design, camera communication and other work went smoothly."

At the same time, in the separate dressing room of the studio, agent Pat Kingsley looked around and whispered: "Actually, I am not optimistic about your audition this time. I have news that this role has been confirmed. With Naomi Watts, all they have to do is sign a contract."

"Pat." After Nicole Kidman put on makeup, her skin looked even more white and glowing. She said with firm eyes: "You have to try it no matter what. Wayne Greenberg's success rate in production , coupled with the scale of investment in this film, if I can participate in it, it will most likely make my career a big step forward!"