When Chinese criminal policeman Dennis Lee solved a murder case, he accidentally discovered that the brother of Colombian tycoon Escobar was involved behind the murder. In order to capture the real murderer, Dennis and his partner Chris Silver After going through many twists and turns, not only was the real murderer arrested, but a major transnational FD case was also solved.
A typical Hollywood-style lone hero movie, which incidentally puts gold in the face of Americans.
Although Zhang Chu is not very familiar with it, he also knows that DPs in the United States have become lazy, and even DMs have been legalized in some states.
Do you still have the nerve to say that sex is prohibited in your home?
Where is the face?
No wonder Wang Jinghua said that the international image of the United States relies entirely on the obscenity of Hollywood movies. The real situation is always dirtier, messier, and worse than imagined.
But even so, there are still many Chinese people who think that there is paradise over there, and they want to abandon everything at home and go to the paradise of their dreams.
I'm so dizzy!
"There's nothing new, it's just the same old stuff, but that's what Americans like."
Because Zhang Chu wanted to enter Hollywood, Wang Jinghua also had some understanding of the situation there, the most critical of which was naturally Hollywood-style blockbusters.
Movies like this, where a lone hero destroys a criminal syndicate, usually have an image of a highly skilled, quick-thinking, 100% upright person, and there will also be a confused partner who makes jokes and is responsible for the entire movie's laughs.
Just like Jackie Chan's "Rush Hour" series, there must be an incompetent James Carter beside Officer Li.
But Wang Jinghua was right. Americans like this kind of tone. They call this type of movie popcorn movies.
You don't need to use your brain to understand it. The main thing is to have fun, which is perfect for entertainment.
Wang Jinghua had already guessed that Warner would definitely not place a heavy bet on Zhang Chu. It would be perfect to test the waters with a low-cost production like this first.
If it works, Warner will make a lot of money with a small gain. If it doesn't work, they won't suffer much loss.
This is business. No one will increase their stakes before seeing tangible returns.
"What do you think?"
Whether or not to accept this drama depends on Zhang Chu’s attitude in the end.
Although the salary of 5 million US dollars is not much, as a newcomer in Hollywood, it is not small.
The sincerity shown by Warner is quite satisfactory.
Zhang Chu naturally cares about the pay, but this time he is working with an American, and he cares more about his image in the movie.
Fortunately, Turner didn't get carried away and deliberately created an embarrassing character setting to disgust people.
For example, Bruce Lee starred in a film and television drama for the first time in the United States. As a result, the role he played was a Japanese-American.
Li Lianjie's first movie in Hollywood was also a dark killer with a long braid. In the end, he was KO'd by the protagonist in a row.
If Turner dared to use this kind of role to challenge Zhang Chu's bottom line, he would immediately tell the old bastard to get lost.
Dennis Lee in the story of "Night Walker", although he is a Chinese-American detective, he has a very upright image. Moreover, there is no Chinese villain in the whole story. Instead, there is a Japanese who acts as the bodyguard of Big D.
In addition, the specific action scenes were not mentioned in detail in the script, which also gave Zhang Chu more room to play.
His biggest reliance now is his good kung fu.
As long as the fight starts, Zhang Chu is confident that he can make the North American audience happy.
"Sister Hua, please go and talk about the contract. The schedule must be confirmed."
There is also the second part of "Taken" to be filmed in the first half of the year, so there can be no conflict in time.
Hearing what Zhang Chu said, Wang Jinghua also breathed a sigh of relief. Of course she hoped that Zhang Chu would take over this film. After all, it was an opportunity to enter Hollywood.
As for whether she can gain a foothold in Hollywood, Wang Jinghua is not worried. She is very confident in Zhang Chu's abilities.
"good!"
The rest is a matter of details, and Wang Jinghua must try his best to fight for it.
"The sequel to "Taken", the heroine..."
Zhang Chu heard this and knew that Wang Jinghua still wanted to fight for his own actors.
Fan Bingbing is definitely going to die. She played Xiao Yan's sister in the first part, so she can't change her identity again in the second part.
But Wang Jinghua has many female artists, no matter who they are, getting this opportunity will represent a substitute for the celebrity position.
Take Fan Bingbing as an example. She actually didn't have many scenes in "Taken", but with the popularity of "Taken", she now has obviously more opportunities than before.
"The heroine has been selected to be Zhang Ziyi!"
Zhang Ziyi?
Wang Jinghua was startled when he heard this, and looked at Zhang Chu with an inquiring look.
What happened to this kid and Zhang Ziyi?
Zhang Chu was also a little embarrassed by Wang Jinghua, so he hurriedly explained: "It doesn't mean anything. She previously acted in Cheng Long's "Rush Hour" and is not considered a newcomer in Hollywood. We can use her fame."
Is it really just because of this?
Wang Jinghua didn't ask further, but felt it was a pity.
The first part of "Taken" was so popular that she thought she could take the opportunity to promote another artist under her banner.
for example……
Li Bingbing!
But since Zhang Chu had already made up his mind, she couldn't say anything else.
The next day, Wang Jinghua contacted Owen Turner.
Before the cooperation was settled, Owen Turner naturally couldn't leave. He had to go back with good news, otherwise, his position might be unstable.
As for some of the conditions proposed by Wang Jinghua, Owen Turner did not bargain. They were nothing more than a hotel, a car, and an assistant.
In terms of casting, Wang Jinghua didn't mention it. She knew that it would be useless if she mentioned it.
The male protagonist has already used a Chinese actor, and it is definitely impossible for the female protagonist to use her person again.
The same goes for other roles, especially the second male lead, Chris Silver. Like Cheng Long's "Rush Hour", a black actor must be used.
This is called balance in Hollywood.
Of course it can also be understood as political correctness.
As a country with the most serious racial discrimination, it does a better job than anyone else on the surface.
All Hollywood movies must have a certain proportion of black actors.
Otherwise, it would not be enough to highlight how harmonious their society is.
But in fact?
It's all nonsense!
The two parties have signed a contract, and the specific start-up time has to wait for notification from Warner. Before that, there is still a lot of preparation work to be completed.
“Happy to work with!”
Owen Turner still maintained his proper gentlemanly demeanor, stood up on his own initiative, and extended his hand to Wang Jinghua.
“Happy to work with!”
Wang Jinghua will not think that Turner is a good person because of this. Once the box office data of "Night Walker" does not meet expectations, Turner will not react like he does now.
He will personally close the door to Hollywood for Zhang Chu.
Zhang Chu signed the contract on the set. At that time, many actors in the same group saw it.
Although they didn't know Owen Turner's identity, they could imagine that Zhang Chu was preparing to enter Hollywood.
How many years has this kid only debuted?
It's surprising that he was able to open the door to Hollywood so quickly.
To say that I am not envious or jealous would be an absolute lie.
"Congratulations!"
After Owen Turner left with the contract, Liu Dehua was the first to step forward and congratulate Zhang Chu.
He also longs to be favored by Hollywood, but unfortunately, so far, the Chinese actors favored by Hollywood are always those with the "Kung Fu" label on them.
Therefore, although Andy Lau is envious, he is not jealous. He knows very well that his base is in Hong Kong, in the Mainland, and will never be in Hollywood.
In this case, there is nothing to be jealous of.
He is more concerned about another thing now.
"What we said last time..."
"Wait until I read the script."
Since Zhang Chu agreed, he would not break his promise, but the script must be suitable.
After getting Zhang Chu's reply, Liu Dehua was relieved.
Next, I need to collect the script as soon as possible!
"Achu! Get ready!"
Liu Weiqiang is calling people again.
The next scene to be filmed was when Chen Yongren met his ex-girlfriend and his daughter on the street. Unfortunately, he didn't know that this quick scene would become the only time the father and daughter interacted.
"Action!"
Zhang Chu came out of the nightclub and approached Sha Qiang and Di Lu: "What are you doing?"
Lin Dian, who played Di Lu, suddenly pointed at Zhang Chu and said: "You are a policeman."
Zhang Chu's eyes showed a flash of panic, he pretended to be calm, and said in a slightly absurd tone: "What are you talking about?"
Zhang Jiahui interrupted: "We are guessing who the police are."
Zhang Chu breathed a sigh of relief.
"Hey, Brother Ren!" Zhang Jiahui suddenly shouted and pointed across the street.
Zhang Chu looked over and saw Baodao actor Xiao Yaxuan, who played his ex-girlfriend MAY, walking on the road.
Zhang Chu didn't seem to care much: "I'm going to have a massage, will you come?"
"Ouch! The most annoying thing."
Lin Dian scoffed.
"I go!"
Zhang Jiahui shouted immediately.
"What are you going for? Do you want to bore me by leaving me alone to watch the show?"
Lin Dian hugged Zhang Jiahui's neck.
Before Zhang Chu left, he warned the two of them: "Hey, don't tell Brother Chen!"
After that, he walked away.
Zhang Jiahui looked unconvinced. After Zhang Chu walked away, he encouraged Lin Dian: "Just say it!"
"I will not say."
Lin Dian said coldly.
After speaking, Zhang Chu walked towards Xiao Yaxuan and asked Zhang Jiahui beside him: "Hey, who is that girl?"
"Don't you know? Brother Ren's ex-girlfriend May."
The camera followed Zhang Chu to Xiao Yaxuan. Xiao Yaxuan was holding two shopping bags, staring at him and smiling softly.
Zhang Chu also smiled shyly: "What a coincidence?"
"Yeah, I happened to be shopping around here."
"long time no see."
"Six or seven years."
"How's it going?"
Xiao Yaxuan said seriously: "I'm married, what about you? Are you still hanging out in the gang?"
Zhang Chu was silent for a long time, not knowing how to answer.
At this time, a maid pulled a girl and walked up to her. Zhang Chu looked at the lively and cute girl and stepped forward to touch her face.
"Your daughter?"
"Well."
Xiao Yaxuan responded, as if he didn't want to say more.
"How old?"
Xiao Yaxuan answered hastily: "Five years old."
Zhang Chu nodded and stared at the girl. Seeing Zhang Chu's reaction, Xiao Yaxuan was a little anxious: "My husband's car is coming soon, so..."
Zhang Chu heard this and quickly smoothed things over: "Ah, I'm in a hurry too."
He paused for a moment, as if he was a little reluctant to leave.
"Bye-Bye."
Xiao Yaxuan responded: "Bye."
Zhang Chu turned around and left, and the girl took Xiao Yaxuan's hand: "Mom, I am six years old this year."
Xiao Yaxuan smiled brightly: "Sorry, mom is so forgetful, she remembered wrongly."
After that, he looked up at Zhang Chu who was gradually walking away.
"CUT! Touch up your makeup!"
A few more close-ups will follow.
It seems that the filming is not far away.
