King of Hollywood

Tim Burton, another talented director in Hollywood, was born in Burbank and is very close to several big studios in Hollywood, so he was deeply influenced by movies in his childhood. After that, he was admitted to the California Institute of the Arts, and received a scholarship from Disney during the semester, and finally became an animator at Disney, so his films are very brilliant in the use of color.

However, because of his autistic childhood and a series of reasons, Burton's films have always been known for being dark and black, no matter what kind of subject matter he has in his hands, he can't leave this frame. But what's interesting is that no matter how dark and dark the story is, it will always be warm and cozy at the end, which makes him always achieve a balance between mainstream and non-mainstream, so he can be mainstream while retaining his personality. partial approval.

Adrian found him this time because he wanted him to direct a movie, and this movie was "Sleepy Hollow" for Liv Tyler. He searched in his mind, and finally found such a movie suitable for Liv. After all, although there are many movies in his memory, there is no matching search engine.

Riding a white horse, classically dressed, a pure girl, nothing suits Liv better than this. But here is a very serious problem. The movie "Sleepy Hollow" was made by Tim Burton in 1999. His personal style is too strong. If someone else is in charge, it will be difficult to shoot like that. The effect comes.

So after much deliberation, I had to find Burton. The style shown in "Edward Scissorhands" fully qualified him to direct this movie. It’s just that, another problem is in front of us. If Burton is to direct, then the leading actor will not be the second person besides Johnny Depp. Although the friendship between the two is not obvious yet, but Adrian, who has the memory of his previous life, knows it all.

Well, he doesn't mind Depp playing the leading man, it's his role anyway, just make sure Liv is the leading lady. But the problem is that Depp is not interested in him. As for the reason...

If you insist that Dennis is the protagonist in "Two Smoking Barrels", it is okay, then counting "Memento", he has played the leading role in two films directed by Adrian. Coupled with the good supporting roles in "The Shawshank Redemption" and "Pulp Fiction", it is not a problem for the media to call him Adrian's queen actor.

It's a pity that this title will not last long. Although Adrian doesn't mind letting Dennis keep it, there are too many and complicated movies in his plan, and many roles have already been settled early. Dennis doesn't care about it. Not everyone is suitable. But that's okay, Adrian has already prepared a good partner for him, and he can start running in soon, and before that, the title of Queen's Actor of Director Miracle will last for a while.

Alright, let’s go back to the beginning. Since he is called a queen actor, it is self-evident how close he is to the director. Depp is now also called Burton’s queen actor. Well now one and snatched, oh, probably the guy who is dating your ex-girlfriend and is very young and has made a lot of money and recently made a splash in a romantic movie with a close relationship director , came here to invite you to play a role, will you give him a good face?

Of course, it is impossible for everyone to react the same, but although Depp is thirty years old and even older than Adrian, he is far behind Adrian in terms of mentality, so he has been calm from the very beginning. hot.

"The whole tone is set in your style, and of course, I'm not entirely sure that's in line with your point of view."

"No no no, these are very creative, I think it's not bad."

"Or you can look at the scene diagrams in these chapters and ask if you have any questions."

"With regard to the setting of the Headless Horseman, maybe it can be more weird, but I have to think about it, your screenwriters have done a good job, and I don't know how to choose."

In the box, Adrian and Burton were talking about each other, Charlize and Depp had been completely marginalized. Oh no, Charlize is still sorting out the materials for Adrian, ready to hand over what he needs at any time, while Depp is sitting next to him completely bored, yawning several times and almost yawning, the marijuana is taken out and then Put it back several times.

But he didn't show any signs of impatience. He sat by the side and waited quietly, because Burton was still discussing. This is also Adrian's strategy. As long as Burton is settled, it will not be too difficult to convince Depp, after all, he has no direct conflict with him.

"So, what do you think, Tim?" After discussing for a long time, Adrian stopped and asked, while looking at Depp beside him, "I can give you enough rights, Tim Tom, and I think Johnny would be great in the leading role, as long as you direct the movie."

"Frankly speaking, this proposal moved my heart." Burton sighed, put his hands together and thought for a few minutes, then looked at Johnny Depp beside him.

"Enough rights?" Depp was silent for a few seconds, then looked at Adrian and asked,

"Yes, all rights except the final editing rights." Adrian nodded seriously, before Depp raised his eyebrows and wanted to continue asking. He spoke first and continued: "This is a commercial film, and the investment may be around 50 million, so making money is the primary purpose. Although I admire Tim very much, I don't think he can own the final cut of such a commercial film. right."

Depp frowned, as if he didn't like Adrian speaking in this tone, but he didn't refute anything. He has been up and down in this circle for almost ten years. Although he still has a little frivolous and unruly style, he also knows the seriousness of the matter, so he gave Burton a look and returned to his previous calmness. not hot state.

"It seems that there is no problem anymore." Burton laughed, knowing Depp, he naturally knew what that look meant, "Next time we can formally negotiate."

"Okay, then I'll leave, check the time, it's still time for my own Halloween." Adrian stood up with a smile and took Charlize to go out, and at the same time exchanged a trivial exchange with Burton rubbing eyes.

Yes, everything today was arranged jointly by the two of them. Adrian had contacted Burton a few weeks ago, and then had a good chat by inviting him to the celebration party of "Four Weddings and a Funeral" some.

Next, the two started a discussion on the phone, and Adrian set the price early, and did not hide the matter of asking Liv to be the heroine.

"I guarantee that she is suitable for this role. I think my vision is still guaranteed. In fact, I originally conceived this script for her. After discussing with the screenwriters, I unconsciously moved closer to your style, so In the end, I simply combined the two." Adrian said to Burton.

Burton is much more realistic and calm than Depp. In addition, he has read Liv's information sent by Adrian, and he is also very interested in the script. Many parts of it are very suitable for his appetite-needless to say, Adrian wrote out the idea that belonged to him again—and he also had the studio rights promised by the other party, so he agreed after thinking twice.

But then Burton hit a soft nail when he made insinuations on Depp. Of course, Burton did not explicitly say that Adrian had a new movie that he wanted him to direct, but only asked Depp in a joking tone. The director of Miracle seems to want He was invited to play a role, but Depp declared that even if Adrian offered him a salary of 15 million, he would not accept it.

Burton naturally didn't go any further. As a bystander at the time, he was very clear about the matter between Depp, Winona and Dennis, and he had comforted Depp many times. After much deliberation, he finally had the opportunity to hold a party in the club he opened on Depp's Halloween, and invited Adrian to come face-to-face and discuss it face-to-face. If there are any problems or conflicts, just speak out. This is the fastest solution.

As for the result, there is no need to say more.

"You care about her very much, and you have spent so much effort." After leaving the club, Charlize suddenly said so.

"I care about you too, Charlie." Adrian replied with a smile. Although Charlize didn't say her name, he knew exactly what she was talking about. Basically, 90% of the things now go through Charlize's hands. She knows a lot about him. It can be said that Adrian has been honest with her on the other hand.

Charlize snorted softly and closed her mouth again, but her face turned a little red after hearing Adrian's chuckle. Even she herself could hear the taste in what she said, so how could Adrian not hear it.

"Okay, let's go." Adrian got into the car and started the engine.

Truth be told, he'd love to push Sleepy Hollow a few years back if he could. You know, he only chose this movie because the heroine fits Liv's image well, and he can also win over Burton and ease the relationship with Depp-it has to be said that Adrian looks down on Depp somewhat. Pu, isn't she just a woman, if you are not willing to take it back, it's not fun at all to blame others after breaking up, what kind of man is this?

Although he thought so in his heart, Adrian would not show it. After all, they did not have a direct conflict, and Depp still has the value of wooing. As long as this value is controlled by Adrian, he will not bother to care about it with him.

This is the difference between the two. Depp is generally just a prodigal son, so he can sometimes have no scruples; while Adrian is more often a businessman, and maximizing profits is his first choice, so he will not Easily reveal your heart.

The value of Burton should not be underestimated, and Adrian also admires him as a director who has a strong own style and can make his works accepted by the mainstream society, so that the director knows how to tell stories. It's just that this movie was originally Burton's turnaround after several failures, and it was also a work that completely established his status in Hollywood. If it is delayed and released after he has suffered a failure, the effect achieved will be great. bigger.

However, the problem is that...