Entertainment 2000: Supporting female stars will bring you a hundredfold return

Chapter 180 Isn’t this free?

In the early morning, Tang Wen was awakened by suffocation.

When he flushed the toilet, he was thankful that there was a men's urinal in the bathroom.

Otherwise, it’s really hard to press.

After breakfast, Liu Qianqian and her mother went out shopping.

Tang Wen brought Lin Zhiling to Galaxy Entertainment.

At the meeting, he announced that Lin Zhiling was his assistant.

Assistant to the chairman, holds a high position.

In the company ranking, he is only behind Tang Wen and Robert.

Lin Zhiling introduced herself gracefully.

After the meeting, I returned to the office.

Tang Wen began to check the male and female stars who were shortlisted for the final audition.

Those selected to audition for the role of Captain Jack Sparrow:

1. Christian Bale
Bale is best known for his characters who fluctuate between fat and thin.

A model of Hollywood professionalism, but currently of average fame.

in the country, many people don’t even know who he is.

It wasn't until after I starred in the Batman trilogy in 05.

Only then will it be widely recognized by movie fans.

But his acting skills are beyond reproach, and putting his name first obviously shows that Disney is more optimistic about him.

2. Viggo Mortensen
This person is not very famous, but his acting skills are just okay.

He played Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings, heir to the Gondor dynasty.

Tang Wen took a quick look and skipped it.

3. Nicolas Cage

Cage needs no introduction.

Now is his peak period in Hollywood.

In 2000, he starred in "Gone in 60 Seconds" and his salary reached 2000 million US dollars.

In the past two years, his status has been stabilized.

Completely enter the $2000 million club.

As for his acting skills, at the age of 32, he won the 68th Academy Award for Best Actor for "Leaving Las Vegas".

He once broke the record for the youngest Oscar winner.

Tang Wen shook his head and didn't consider him.

It was too expensive, and a three-part contract was out of the question.

The fourth candidate was the one Tang Wen specifically asked for – Johnny Depp.

The table specifically lists the movies, roles and box office that Johnny Depp has starred in in recent years.

Recent years, 1998-2002:
Depp's pay has gradually increased from millions in early art films to tens of millions.

In 2001, his salary for "Narcos" reached 1000 million US dollars, marking his entry into the first-tier ranks of Hollywood.

However, there are also strong and weak actors among the first-line male actors.

He is better at art films and is considered a weak first-tier actor.

Further down the list, there are no new candidates.

Depp was the last.

Hollywood's real top-tier stars, such as Tom Cruise and Tom Hanks, will not participate in auditions.

They have long since broken away from the single identity of actors.

If you want them to play the leading male role, unless it is an award-winning film, you have to give them at least 5% of the box office share, plus a salary of at least 2000 million US dollars.

Maybe they will even have to invest in shares.

"Tell Disney to arrange the audition as soon as possible." Tang Wen printed out the list, wrote down the words "three film contracts", and handed it to Lin Zhiling.

The latter took it, read it, and was surprised: Among the four candidates, three are big stars!
Lin Zhiling knew all their names.

I didn't expect to come here for an audition with Director Tang, especially since Nicolas Cage is an Oscar winner!
"Is there a problem?"

"No." Lin Zhiling shook his head quickly: "They want to audition?"

"What else?" Tang Wen looked at her with a smile: "Who do you want to decide?"

Lin Zhiling stuck out her tongue and said, "I want to send this list to domestic media. Maybe it will help our movie box office."

"Yeah, that's a good idea. When he comes for the audition in a couple of days, remember to have someone take pictures."

Tang Wen then looked at the female celebrities preparing for the audition.

1. Jessica Alba, born in 81, is of mixed descent.

The Invisible Woman from Fantastic Four.

However, the film was still three years away from release.

So, she is still a little transparent now.

In the photo, she has distinct facial features and wheat-colored skin.

Considered beautiful and sexy.

Tang Wen took a closer look and simply judged it to be B, then turned to the next candidate.

2. Natalie Portman

This girl can be considered a big star. She became famous at the age of 13 for playing a little Lolita in "Léon: The Professional".

I have developed well in recent years and created a persona of a top student for myself...

3. Anne Hathaway
The famous Princess Anne has just become famous.

A goddess in many people's hearts.

Tang Wen looked at her red lips: Well, having a big mouth has its advantages.

4. Jamie King is a blonde model who is 175cm tall. Tang Wen has never heard of this name.

There are very few works.

The last one is the heroine in Tang Wen’s memory - Keira Knightley, a British actress who is currently underage.

Considering that this is his first big production, Tang Wen does not intend to take any risks and plans to use the original cast.

However, looking at the artistic photos of the other four beautiful girls above, Director Tang felt a little reluctant.

How can you have the best of both worlds?
He couldn't help but sigh.

Robert just knocked on the door and came in. Seeing him frown, he walked to the computer screen and said, "Tang, I know what you are struggling with."

"Talk about it."

"You can invite them out for auditions one by one and give them acting guidance one by one."

Tang Wen looked at him and thought, it is you people in the Hollywood entertainment industry who are shameless.

Mr. Tang, I am a respectable man!

Robert seemed not to notice his look and continued to analyze: "Of course, Natalie Portman and Anne Hathaway, two already famous women, may not be so easy to get."

While he said this, he was distractedly observing Lin Zhiling.

Seeing that there was no abnormality on her face, he nodded secretly.

It seems that Tang Wen chose this woman for the key assistant position because he was attracted by more than just her beauty.

Robert has a typical superior mentality.

In his opinion, the vast majority of Hollywood male and female stars are just wage earners and life condiments.

It's just that the complex web of Hollywood power makes them look free.

Tang Wen was eager to make a move after hearing what he said.

I didn’t touch Lin Zhiling because Liu Yifei and her daughter were there.

To maintain the image of a good brother.

But Director Tang is hungry.

The hand held the mouse and dragged it repeatedly, finally stopping on Jessica Alba's face.

"She is, right? I'll help you make the appointment." Robert didn't wait for Tang Wen to answer, and shouted to Lin Zhiling directly: "Lin, I'll teach you how to contact her."

Lin Zhiling walked over with a smile. She had seen this scene in the modeling agency.

However, the boss of a modeling company in Taiwan can never reach the heights of Hollywood actresses.

Before today, she had never dared to think that she could decide the future of a Hollywood actress.

"No, wait," Tang Wen waved his hand, "This movie is very important. I have to see the audition results before deciding who to use."

Robert looked puzzled: "What does this have to do with the hidden rules of female celebrities?"

Tang Wen: "...If I can't give them benefits, then it's like taking advantage of them, isn't that just freeloading?"

Robert laughed: "I love that word!"

After laughing for a while, he looked at Tang Wen and said, "Tang! You are now a top Hollywood director, and you are young and handsome. Regardless of whether there are benefits or promises, these little stars are willing to approach you. This is an opportunity for them to improve themselves."

Tang Wen leaned back slightly: Oh boy, is that so?
You speak of the unspoken rules so confidently.

People who don’t know would think I want to be a good person and do good things.

Looking at Tang Wen nodding, he seemed to be thinking about something, as if he had learned something.

There was a look of satisfaction in Robert's eyes: Finally, there is something you don't understand!
Study hard!

How can you only know how to make money in Hollywood?
"Tang, you've made so many movies, it's time for you to enjoy yourself."

Tang Wen was confused: So I had been living a hard life before?
Robert picked up his phone and called a senior agent.

The phone rang less than three times before it was connected.

He turned on the speaker on his phone and heard a flattering voice from the other end: "Good afternoon, Mr. Booker."

"So, you have an actress named Jessica?"

"Yes, yes, yes! Jessica Alba, born in 81, is a young and beautiful girl." When it comes to "young and beautiful", the agent's pronunciation is much heavier.

Obviously, he knows how to get to the point.

"That's her. Tomorrow night, at 8pm, in the lobby of the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills. Director Tang wants to see her. Is that okay?"

The voice on the other end was obviously excited, as if a pie had hit him, and he couldn't suppress it:

"No problem, no problem! No problem at all!
Let me ask, is she the heroine of "Caribbean"..."

Before he could finish, Robert interrupted him neatly: "I just want to meet her, it's not a casting call. She doesn't have much hope for that project."

"Uh, I see, I see."

"So?" Robert's tone was filled with impatience.

I just said, "Forget it. Don't delay me from finding someone else."

"She'll be there on time tomorrow night!"

"Okay, it's settled."

Tang Wen opened his mouth, not knowing what to say.

Lin Zhiling asked in confusion: "If I tell her that there is little hope, will she still come?"

Robert shrugged, "Of course. A $1.5 million production, she is an unknown person, so her chances are slim. But Director Tang is a first-line director and producer, doesn't he have other projects? Will he stop making movies in the future?"

Lin Zhiling understood, and as a matter of course, she sighed, "It's really her chance to meet Director Tang."

Tang Wen: ...No, Zhiling, are you adapting to local customs too quickly?

The three of them chatted.

Robert gave them some common sense about Hollywood.

It was almost time for dinner and the three were about to go out when Tang Wen's phone rang.

“Hello, Director Tang Wen, I am Charlize Theron’s assistant.

Ms. Theron, I would like to meet you at the Beverly Hills Business Club tomorrow night. Is your time suitable?"

Charlize Theron, South African diamonds?

When he heard the name, a pair of long legs flashed through his mind, and he almost agreed immediately.

However, as a famous director, Director Tang was reserved: "Well, I'll get back to you later."

After hanging up the phone, he felt a little embarrassed: If I had known not to make an appointment with Jessica, wouldn’t this be a collision?

(End of this chapter)