Hollywood Road

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While waiting for the review by Fox in the 20th century, Murphy was not idle. In addition to continuing to follow the progress of Rose’s case, he also further polished the script. At the same time, he called Philip Raschel, Helena Espola and Wei Robbie et al. elaborated the preliminary plan.

This team built over many years can be said to be one of the keys to Murphy's ability to produce a film with quality and quantity.

At the same time, Murphy also asked Bill Rossis to look for actors who are suitable for the main roles of the film, especially those who are suitable for the leading actor.

According to Murphy’s request, this character has serious psychological problems. While fighting evil, he has to fight against the dark other face in his heart. The actor must show a peculiar characteristic under a handsome and determined appearance. Gloomy temperament.

Many people always say that if an actor is applied to a role, the final effect is almost the same. Those who know filmmaking know it very well. This is purely a joke. Too many roles have specific requirements. It is definitely not just to find one. The actors can do it.

Like Murphy asked, Hollywood is not unique, but it is also rare.

However, it is still early, the crew has not yet been established, he has time to find such male actors.

As for other roles, you can first examine the suitable goals, and then send them an audition invitation when the crew is established.

In general, the main actors of this film also need a realistic policeman, a powerful villain and a vase-like heroine.

Compared to the male protagonist, these are not hard to find.

Murphy was busy until early June when Carla Faith came over.

"Why are you thin again?"

Seeing Carla Firth, Gal Gadot looked surprised, turned around her, took Cara Firth's hand, and said, "Carla, have you found a new way to shape your body? Tell me. I!"

"My dear." Carla Faith said helplessly, "I can only sleep a few hours a day because of my busy schedule. That's how I lost weight."

Even in the suit, Murphy could see that Carla Faith had become thinner to a certain extent.

He shook his head, and said to these two women who are pursuing thinness without limit, "If you control your diet and lose weight, you will only have skin and bones left."

A few years ago, in order to fit the image of Wonder Woman when filming "Man of Steel", Gal Gadot deliberately added nearly 20 pounds of muscle, but after playing Wonder Woman, she immediately began to lose weight, and now she is back again. To that skinny look.

Carla Faith has always been skinny. Since I met her, Murphy has never seen Carla Faith eat high-calorie foods.

Since he hadn't seen him for a long time, Gal Gadora talked with Carla Faith for a while, and insisted that she stay in the manor for dinner.

Gal Gadot told the housekeeper to go to the kitchen and let the chef prepare dinner, while Murphy talked to Carla Faith about the progress of the new film project.

"Generally speaking, the progress is fairly smooth." Carla Faith took the glass from Gal Gadot, thanked him with a smile, and continued to say to Murphy, "But there are also misgivings within the audit committee."

Gal Gadot poured a cup of coffee for Murphy and sat next to him, "I have doubts, why?"

According to what she has seen, Hollywood is very realistic. Directors like Murphy who have never failed in past works will hardly encounter any difficulties in reviewing. It is not only the business circle who believes that successful people will continue to succeed, but Hollywood is even more successful. .

"The subject matter of the film." Kara Feith said bluntly. "Some people think that crime action movies are outdated. It is too risky to shoot this type of film, especially if the investment is too large."

Murphy shrugged, "This is not an ordinary crime action movie."

It is normal for some people on Fox in the 20th century to have concerns. The most glorious period of criminal action films was the 1990s. At that time, a large number of classic criminal action films appeared. Since the beginning of the new century, this genre The movies of declining gradually, and among the top ten movies sold in North America every year, there are basically no movies of this type.

"Can't it pass the review?" Gal Gadot asked concerned.

If you can't pass the review of 20th Century Fox, then go to other film companies to cooperate. She believes that Murphy's films will not worry about finding investors and distribution companies.

"Of course not." Carla Faith shook his head. "There are more people in the company who support Murphy, and the project is not a problem."

If **** like the review committee really veto this project, she must find a way to get them all fired.

Murphy could hear other meanings in Carla Faith's words, and asked, "Any other questions?"

"It's mainly investment." Kara-Fiss didn't mean to whistle around in front of Murphy, and said directly, "and your compensation. The company's board of directors has doubts about this, and it is difficult to accept the terms you gave Warner Bros." "

Even with her relationship with Murphy, she believes that 30% of the total income is definitely an insatiable lion, who opened her mouth...

"That's a condition for Warner Bros." Murphy laughed. "Just let your people talk to Bill."

To deal with Warner Bros.'s kind of being taken advantage of, of course, it is how much you can kill.

He has already negotiated with Bill Rossis on this aspect. The share of the new film is about 25% of the box office and DVD, TV and Internet copyright income. The specific Bill Rossis can be related to the production. Fang talked in detail.

Carla Firth was relieved, in this case, there would be no problems with the project.

Gal Gadot did not ignore what Carla Faith said just now, "Are there any problems with investment?"

She will be the producer and executive producer of this project, and naturally she has to consider Murphy and the entire project.

"The $200 million investment Murphy requested is too high."

In fact, there is no need to ask Gal Gadot, Carla Faith will also take the initiative to explain, "The audit committee believes that $150 million is sufficient for such a project."

Gal Gadot took a look at Murphy. Of course, the $200 million was an inflated production cost, and the $150 million investment basically met Murphy's requirements.

Non-sequel and non-adapted large investment original productions have always been unpopular with producers in Hollywood. A criminal action theme that looks a little outdated. Even with an investment of 150 million US dollars, 20th Century Fox is probably looking at Murphy. The director’s golden sign is on it, not the so-called original script.

Such investment is fully in line with Murphy's expectations, but it also means that it is impossible to afford super-big star actors.

Of course, Murphy never thought of using a Hollywood star like Robert Downey Jr. in the first part of the series.

In addition to Stanton's party members, after that contact with Leonardo DiCaprio, Murphy's thoughts about cooperating with superstars also faded.

He can see very clearly that he is in this Hollywood game of fame and fortune, and he absolutely can't use his once likes and dislikes as the criterion for cooperating with celebrity actors.

"However, the source of funds for the investment may be a little problematic," said Carla Fess. "The company's executives want me to greet you in advance."

"Huh?" Murphy was puzzled. "It's not that the source of funds is improper, right?"

Although Hollywood's operations are very standardized in this era, it is not without such examples. For example, Leonardo DiCaprio was involved in money laundering scandals.

In fact, the film industry has always been one of the easiest channels for money laundering, even today.

Funds without legal sources can be easily laundered by investing in movies. In the process of investing in movies, there will be a lot of cash expenditures and some very difficult to quantify and compare costs, such as props, scenery, and special effects.

In the process of shooting, many of these props were consumed or damaged, which is normal. If the movie releases a good box office income, these are normal operating incomes brought by investment.

Thinking of this, Leonardo DiCaprio, who had been gradually forgotten by Murphy, jumped into his mind again, even though Leonardo DiCaprio was overshadowed by the Oscar nomination, it can be regarded as a report. It is a good thing for the opponent to support Jordan Belfort, but to add obstacles to Leonardo DiCaprio within the legal range.

He remembers clearly that when he talked about the Jordan Belfort lawsuit that had not yet been sentenced, Robert once said that Leonardo DiCaprio’s charitable foundation is cooperating with people and funds from Southeast Asia. .

Charitable funds are also a common channel for money laundering, which is also related to the laws and regulations of the United States. American-style charitable funds have two characteristics. One is that according to Article 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of the United States, charitable funds can enjoy tax relief; the other is In the United States, there is no law that imposes rigid regulations on the expenditure ratio of charitable funds. Charitable funds can avoid the review of specific charity amounts and methods.

In other words, even if there are no charitable activities, charitable funds can make profitable investments and directly turn money into surplus.

I vaguely remember that Leonardo DiCaprio's money laundering scandal was related to people and funds in Southeast Asia.

Hmm... can make people pay more attention to some things in this area.

Murphy had his own calculations, and since Leonardo DiCaprio took the lead, of course he had to fight back.

Such rumors make it difficult for Leonardo DiCaprio to pay too much, but it is still possible to make his impact on Oscar's best actor longer.

"What do you think?" Carla Faith interrupted Murphy's thoughts. "Will I let that kind of money flow into your project?"

Murphy shrugged and smiled.

Kara Fess added, "There is an investment from China, which is conducive to allowing the film to enter the Chinese market."