I am a literary giant in Europe

Chapter 326 Official Announcement
Being an actor in Hollywood is no easy feat.

First, you have to join the Actors Guild.

Then, you'd better have a brokerage firm.

It's not impossible to not have a management company, but you'll be bullied to death... well, the kind of death that's really bad.

Unless, you have connections.

That being said, with such a background, how could they not have a talent agency?
Small brokerage firms are not good enough; they have few resources and are mostly scammers. You might end up losing both your money and your reputation, and ending up homeless.

Large brokerage firms have many rules and regulations that restrict them.

After thinking about it for a long time, Liu Jin finally decided to go it alone.

However, he still called Mela to ask for her opinion.

He would never sign an agent; apart from Mela, he didn't trust any of the Hollywood agents or agencies.

What is WME, what is CAA, what is UTA, what is ICM?

I have absolutely no interest in it.

Those guys, keep your distance.

"Are you really going to act?"

"I didn't want to either... but that guy Leon put me in this position."

So many people have shown me kindness; it would be ungrateful of me not to accept it. It's not that I'm afraid I won't be able to make a living; in fact, I don't plan to.

But, you know what I mean, right?

These guys have really helped boost my sales.

"Hahaha, I didn't expect this, I really didn't expect this... Liu, then I'll be waiting for your performance on the big screen."

"Perform my ass, I'm prepared to do 100 takes."

"Hahahaha!"

Mela was laughing so hard on the phone.

Although he couldn't see it, Liu Jin could imagine it; he guessed that the boy's teeth were showing.

"The Actors Guild is easy to handle, but the talent agency... Mela, how about you open a talent agency here?"

"I'm too lazy to bother with it."

Deep down, Mela and Liu Jin are somewhat similar.

She's really lazy when it comes to things she's not interested in.

"but……"

“However, I can have the family set up a studio there, which you, Clay (Chloe), and I can manage together. Since you don’t plan to be an actress anyway, setting up an agency would just be more troublesome. A studio would be simpler, and it would also be easier to handle some of your accounts in America… If you agree, I’ll find someone.”

"It's up to you."

After thinking about it, Liu Jin agreed to Mela's suggestion.

As for how it works?

Let her worry about it!

……

On Monday, Liu Jin moved into his new apartment.

The agency's service was quite good; they cleaned the house very thoroughly and even set up internet access as Liu Jin requested.

However, the internet at that time wasn't very interesting.

It's actually more interesting to read domestic BBS forums.

After settling in, he accompanied Emmanuel to visit Rossman.

The way Rossman looked at him made him a little uneasy.

However, Emmanuel once said that Rossman liked women, especially large, muscular black women, which he found most interesting.

Why does it feel like his aesthetic sense is somewhat similar to that of the black guy?
Rossman was delighted to learn that Liu Jin had agreed to star in "Before Sunrise".

Do they value Liu Jin?

Do not make jokes!
Yes, Liu Jin is a great writer, but he doesn't have much appeal on the big screen.

It can be used as a gimmick.

This is also why Rothman did not object at first.

But with the appearance of Leonardo DiCaprio and the clamor of a group of nosy guys, one name after another that captivated Rossman forced him to make up his mind.

It's only an investment of five million!

With Leonardo DiCaprio, Spider-Man, up-and-coming director Isabelle Adjani, Sophie Marceau, and the addition of Sofia Coppola, and possibly even Nicolas Cage... what more could you ask for! With just these names, a opening day box office of at least 20 million is guaranteed. Even if it doesn't gross a single penny later, Searchlight Pictures will still make a small profit.

It wouldn't be unreasonable for Leonardo DiCaprio and Toby Lamar to each gross ten million at the box office.

If Cage joins, the price will increase by at least another ten million.

Despite Cage's three consecutive box office flops after entering the 2000s, he is still a guarantee of box office success.

After all, at this point, Cage wasn't the Cage who would later desperately take on bad movies to pay off his debts...

"So, can we announce that we're ready to start filming?"

"of course can!"

Emmanuel said, "The script is finished, and the location shooting is complete. We were just waiting for Amos to arrive. Once the cameo actors are confirmed, we can start filming... Adjani is also ready, and we can leave at any time."

"leave?"

Liu Jin opened his bewildered eyes and asked, "Where to?"

"Go to Germany first, then Ottilie..."

Amos, have you forgotten that your story took place in Europe?

Upon hearing this, Liu Jin slapped his forehead.

I've completely forgotten!
"ok, I get it."

What kind of situation is this? They just flew over, and now they have to fly back?

Emmanuel laughed and said, "Don't be nervous, just do it the way you wrote in your book... Besides, we still need to do some preparations beforehand, you can rest here for a while and go over later. By the way, you need to familiarize yourself with the script more."

Liu Jin nodded in agreement.

……

Five days after Liu arrived in Saint-Louis, Emmanuel and Eva set off for Berlin.

The crew will depart next Monday.

Afterwards, they will conduct some simple filming in Berlin, scouting locations and shooting some shots of Eva personally.

Liu Jin only needs to join the crew before the 8th.

Emmanuel knew that February 1st was the Chinese New Year, and he figured Liu Jin wouldn't be in the mood to work during that time.

Leonardo couldn't help but feel extremely envious after hearing about it.

"Amos, you are the most high-profile guy I've ever worked with on a film set."

The entire crew has to take care of you first…

"I didn't want to!"

"If you can shut your mouth, I'll believe you."

"Hahaha!"

Liu Jin couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Yes, what a bizarre film crew!

On January 23, Emmanuel and Eva departed for Berlin.

Having only tasted meat for a few days, Liu Jin resumed his ascetic lifestyle.

At the same time, Searchlight officially announced the cast of "Before Sunrise".

Amos, a name that is both familiar and unfamiliar to the American people, suddenly came into the view of countless people.

Is this the first time the author of "The Old Man and the Sea" has worked on film?
The original author of "Before Sunrise" plays the male lead.

Leonardo DiCaprio has joined the cast.

Spider-Man is about to appear in Europe...

Sophie Marceau will make a cameo appearance in the film.

Nicolas Cage stated that, barring scheduling conflicts, he will make a cameo appearance in "Before Sunrise".

Isabelle Adjani, the director of "Amélie," has teamed up with Amos again to direct.

In a phone interview, Cannes Best Director David Lynch said that he would be willing to make a cameo appearance for free if Amos needed it.

Naomi Watts, the Saturn Award-winning actress who starred in Mulholland Drive, stated in an interview that she has known Amos for a long time and greatly admires his talent. She added that she is always willing to make a cameo appearance if needed…

Jerry Bluheimer said: "I'm really looking forward to Amos's first time acting."

……

A film with a budget of only five million dollars has attracted countless attention overnight.

Amos Liu Jin suddenly became the talk of the town.

When Jackie Chan, who was in Hollywood promoting "Shanghai Noon 2", was asked about Amos during an interview, he seemed a little confused.

"writer?"

After dealing with the reporters, the eldest brother returned to the hotel and asked the people around him.

"Are you Chinese? From the mainland?"

"Brother, The Old Man and the Sea, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Life Is Beautiful..."

"Leslie's friend, I remember now!"
How did he become an actor?

Owen Wilson, who came to visit his older brother Cheng and is also the second male lead in Shanghai Noon, said with a smile, "I do know some inside information about this matter."

"There's more to the story?"

"The script is adapted from his own novel."

Producer Emmanuel Béart recommended Mr. Amos to Mr. Tom Rothman. Mr. Rothman initially neither refused nor objected. Later, Mr. Leonardo DiCaprio contacted him, indicating that he could make a cameo appearance.

The situation quickly spiraled out of control. First, Sophie Marceau, who was filming "The Time Traveler's Wife" in Canada, expressed her willingness to make a cameo appearance. Then Tobey Maguire expressed the same interest, and then... even director David Lynch said he would be willing to make a cameo.

The eldest brother sat there dumbfounded, an expression of disbelief on his face!
……

(End of this chapter)