Rebirth of Xiangjiang - 1978

"Are you really not interested in 'The Green Hornet'?"

Langmeyer, who had not seen him for a long time, made a transatlantic phone call to Lin Daoqiu and chatted about the drama "The Green Hornet".

Lin Daoqiu really couldn't understand why Longmeyer suddenly thought of remaking this movie.

By the way, this drama is not a blockbuster and its popularity is not high.

There are so many movies that you can invest in, why did you choose this one "The Green Hornet"?

"I'm curious as to why you are interested in this movie."

Lin Daoqiu wanted to know what prompted Longmeyer to decide to remake the film.

Hearing Lin Daoqiu's question, Longmeyer smiled and replied.

"To be honest, I didn't think about remaking this drama at first, but Saenz came to me with the script and explained the drama to me in detail, so I started to have a strong interest in this drama.

interest."

"Saenz?"

Lin Daoqiu had never heard of this person's name, Longmeyer explained to him.

"A very ordinary director, not well-known in Hollywood."

Saenz is just a very ordinary director in Hollywood. He has always made low-budget movies before. This time he had the opportunity to contact Longmeyer. He has spent almost all the good luck in his life.

If he approached Longmeyer about his original script, Saenz knew that it would never pass the test.

And just before he was about to meet Longmeyer, he accidentally saw the TV series "The Green Hornet" being replayed on the TV station.

Although he didn't have much interest in this drama, at this moment Saenz suddenly realized that this might be a good opportunity for him.

Even if he didn't have the ability to obtain the copyright to the play, it didn't mean that Saenz couldn't write the script.

After several consecutive all-nighters of hard 'writing', Saenz finally finished the script for "The Green Hornet" and then took the script to see Longmeyer.

Universal has actually had the idea of ​​remaking the movie "The Green Hornet" on and off, but it has never been realized.

When Saenz brought the script to Longmeyer, he was immediately interested in the play.

It’s not that Saenz’s script was very good, it’s just that due to fate, he handed the script into Longmeyer’s hands at the right time.

"If that's the case, can you recommend an actor to play Kato? I know you have many excellent action stars on your hands."

Since Lin Daoqiu is not interested in the film "The Green Hornet", Longmeyer will not force him to cooperate with him.

After all, Longmeyer didn't have high hopes for the movie "The Green Hornet". He probably prepared a budget of 30 million to shoot the movie, and expected the box office and peripheral income to exceed 100 million.

I'm already very satisfied.

One of the biggest highlights of "The Green Hornet" is the protagonist's assistant Kato, so this role must be played by an Asian, and preferably an excellent action star.

For Lin Daoqiu, New Oriental has many actors who can play Kato.

Lin Zhengying and Fu Sheng are both good candidates. In terms of age and skill, they are both more suitable for the role of Kato.

"I do have a few good candidates here. If necessary, I can ask them to audition on the set."

Although Longmeyer has a good relationship with him, he did not participate in the production of the play, so auditioning was a necessary process.

"That's great. If that's the case, then we've made an agreement. Saenz has already left for Hong Kong to select actors. He plans to complete the audition in Hong Kong."

Since we have to choose an action star, and he is an Asian, there is probably no better place than Hong Kong in the world at this time.

Saenz has already served as the director of "The Green Hornet" and set off to Hong Kong to cast the film.

"That would be perfect."

When he heard that the director of "The Green Hornet" was coming to Hong Kong to cast the film in person, Lin Daoqiu took a high look at him.

After all, he traveled all the way from the United States to Hong Kong to select actors, which shows how much the director attaches importance to this drama.

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"Saenz, I really don't understand how you could have thought of going all the way to Hong Kong to cast a role yourself."

When the flight arrived, Saenz walked out of the airport passage with several people.

In addition to some staff, there was also an acquaintance of Lin Daoqiu following him.

"'The Green Hornet' is the first major production I have directed. Of course I have to handle all the details."

Saenz, who is forty-five years old, started working in the industry right after graduating from university. He was an assistant director for many years and then switched careers to become a director.

But it is a pity that before the age of 45, he made only low-budget movies, which did not even make a splash in Hollywood. The box office of his highest film only exceeded one million US dollars.

This time it was also due to a stroke of luck that he got the directorship of "The Green Hornet". Saenz regarded this as the best opportunity since his birth, so he naturally had to seize it.

"I believe that with your enthusiasm, "The Green Hornet" will be a great success by then."

This is not the first time he has set foot on the land of Xiangjiang, and Jace looks as energetic as before.

The last time he went to Hong Kong, he was also full of hope, but when he left, he not only had a quarrel with Tom Cruise, but was also terminated from his agent's contract.

However, he was lucky. As soon as Saenz became the director of "The Green Hornet", he immediately volunteered and became the other party's agent.

It was only a few days after I was hired that I was told by the other party that I was going to Hong Kong for casting.

I believe the last thing Jess wants is to meet Lin Daoqiu in Xiangjiang.

After arriving at the booked hotel and staying at the hotel, Saenz called Longmeyer, while Jess sat on the sofa nearby.

"Mr. Langmeyer, I have arrived in Xiangjiang."

Longmeyer on the other end of the phone seemed to be in good spirits, and it was clear from his voice that he was very happy now.

"I have already had a phone call with Mr. Lin. He will recommend several outstanding action stars to audition. I believe that your trip to Hong Kong will be very fruitful."

Lin Daoqiu's name means that among these Hollywood directors, almost everyone does not know him.

After knowing that he could meet Lin Daoqiu this time, Saenz seemed very happy.

"In that case, I will visit Mr. Lin tomorrow."

Jess on the side immediately frowned after hearing what Saenz said.

If Lin Daoqiu finds out that he is Saenz's agent, he may be in big trouble this time.