Chapter 369 The role of the actor
Since the establishment of Harry Potter Studio, after a long period of hype and publicity, the Harry Potter series has completely bloomed in Europe and the United States. Just like many book reviewers have commented, books may not have much literary value, but they are extremely suitable. The market demand and the daydream storyline are not only loved by minors, but also have a huge influence among young people.
All the data coming back from the market is indicating that the time has come to film the series.
Although after a few more years of fermentation, the effect of the outbreak may be better, but the Harry Potter studio has invested a lot of financial resources in the series, and capital is born for the sake of profit, from Duke Studio to Warner. Guys, everyone wants to see profits appear as soon as possible.
After the Reloaded and Matrix Revolution projects were established, the film preparations for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone were also put on the agenda.
Duke flew back to Los Angeles from Sydney to determine the most critical aspects of the film.
As a future investor and producer, as well as a top director who has proven his vision in movies, Time Warner Group also strongly requested that Duke be involved in the preparation and production of this series.
Another key character in the series, Joanna Rowling, also came to Los Angeles from London. After Duke met this inspiring single mother writer again, he found that her whole temperament had undergone earth-shaking changes. Caution is completely a thing of the past, confidence and shrewdness are clearly hanging on the face.
Anyone with the current Joanna Rowling fame would make such a change.
Rowling's change has its own reasons for continuous efforts, and more importantly, opportunities. She can be said to be a new generation of top stars in the publishing industry created by Time Warner Group with its huge media resources.
Joe. You look prettier.
Walking into the Harry Potter studio in the Warner Building, Duke shook hands with Joanna Rowling, then greeted the likes of Doug Walter and Robin Grande, and Tina Fey. Sit in two seats next to each other.
These people here will form the decision-making layer in the earliest stage of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, and decide the film's affairs from investment to director.
in. The biggest increase in the right to speak is Joanna Rowling.
This is a very normal thing. Just like Duke, the increase in status and influence is followed by an increase in power.
Even if Duke and Warner won't follow her advice, show due respect.
Rowling and Warner also have a tacit understanding in some aspects. For example, they always keep in mind that Duke will be the director of the series.
Duke...
Joanna Rowling made no secret of her thoughts, I think you are the most suitable director.
Doug Walter immediately echoed, You know, Duke, that's what I've been thinking all along.
Joe. Doug, as you all saw, I'm directing the Lord of the Rings trilogy, as well as producing Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions...
Duke wasn't finished yet. Doug Walter interjected, And Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. You have to be the producer.
Doug Walter wanted him to be the producer of every Warner Bros. film if he could.
People's energy is limited. Duke spread his hands helplessly, I can't put all my energy on Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, and I'm not suitable for the style of the family...
All words. Neither was the last sentence more convincing. Joanna Rowling and Doug Walter looked at each other and fell silent for a while.
As the production manager in charge of the crew in the future, Robin Grande said in a timely manner, I think I have a say in this point, I have been working with Duke since Life and Death, and his style is really not suitable Happy family.
Everyone, you've all seen my films. Duke said tacitly, If I make Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone PG-13, it will definitely bring a lot of trouble.
Doug Walter frowned and sighed, Duke, you are the director who gave us the most confidence...
When it comes to this, in fact, there is a clear intention, and the people here are not fools. Duke has never made a G or PG-rated film, and even very few PG-13-rated films. Most of the works released are R-rated.
Grading is crucial to a work like Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
Rowling, what's your opinion? Doug Walter looked at Joanna Rowling.
Jeff Robinoff has confirmed that he will be transferred to Time Warner as CEO after his term ends. He wants to compete for the position of CEO. Duke and Rowling are the most important support.
I really regret that Duke can't be the director. Joanna Rowling thought about it and said, I think Director Spielberg is a good candidate.
The two works that really brought Spielberg to the altar are typical family fun.
Looking at the whole of Hollywood, Spielberg is indeed a very suitable director for Harry Potter, but Duke does not want to see him as the director.
I object. Duke is not only a director, but also a businessman, and immediately gave enough reasons to make Warners give up Spielberg, Now that DreamWorks is in considerable trouble, Spielberg has been looking for a suitable project, to save DreamWorks from its downfall, what if he asks for investment in the film?
It won't affect Rowling, but it will affect him and Warner Bros.
Without thinking about it, Doug Walter sided with Duke, Joe, I think it's better to be cautious.
Joanna Rowling is not an idiot, and the agent sitting next to her also gave a timely reminder. She immediately understood that this was related to the competition of internal forces in Hollywood, and she did not insist on her own opinion.
The production budget for the film was as high as $130 million.
Those numbers are enough to make anyone cautious, and directors who don't have enough credentials aren't being considered, so Robin Grande said, We need a director who has enough successful experience to helm the director.
Let me recommend someone. Duke certainly remembered the name of the director, Do you still remember the Home Alone series?
Doug Walter immediately understood what Duke meant. You mean Chris Columbus?
Duke nodded, He was the most successful family director in Hollywood since the 1990s.
This is just a proposal. Duke and Warner will not be stupid enough to immediately determine the director candidate before they have made enough investigation and negotiation. After all, his proposal is one thing, whether Chris Columbus will accept it is another. thing.
Determining a director with such a huge investment in a crew is not something that can be done with just a few words.
Subsequently, there are Warner executives proposed Tim Robbins and Ghosts director Brad Seberning, they are also included in the investigation of candidates.
After confirming the amount of investment and listing the directors who intend to contact, the meeting turned to an equally important and most divergent issue - the filming location!
The main disagreement came from Rowling and the Harry Potter studio.
I insist that the film be filmed in the UK. Joanna Rowling's attitude was quite tough. The main roles must use British actors.
Duke looked at Doug Walter, who frowned, realizing that this was not the first time the two sides had quarreled over this matter.
Doug Walter looked at Duke, apparently hoping he could persuade Joanna Rowling.
To be exact, Duke didn't take Rowling's request at all. The investment in the film was huge. If it was shot in an English-speaking country such as Australia, New Zealand or Canada, the tax benefits alone would save the crew a considerable amount of expenses. As for the main role, you must use British actors...
It can only be said that literature and film have no borders, but writers and directors do.
Duke doesn't care whether the actor is British or not. The Harry Potter series is a typical role-achieving actor, and once the series ends, the value of the main actors in it will immediately drop to the lowest level, and even the whole series will never get rid of it for life. Tag of.
Those little actors in the past are really impressive, but it doesn't matter who is missing in this series. Without Daniel Radcliffe or Emma Watson, Harry Potter is still Harry Potter.
Besides, the actors selected by Joanna Rowling were basically disabled in the end. Including the three leading actors, they almost became the growth samples of Hollywood child stars, and when they grew up, they became crooked melons and cracked dates.
This is not the point. The acting skills of the three leading actors have not only not improved, but have been degraded with age. Not to mention Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint, they are Emma who is favored by countless people. ? Watson, basically no acting skills, and even later, many people begged someone to teach them how to act.
Recalling the three leading actors, Duke suddenly thought that Emma Watson was simply the British version of Natalie Portman. She has always had a good reputation in the media, but it is not difficult for those who are careful to find out that she is dating. The number of boyfriends he has had and the frequency of replacement is definitely above the normal level of Hollywood.
The noble and pure goddesses in this circle are just fantasies.
Duke believes that if he hadn't come to Los Angeles, as long as he stayed there for a few more years, he would be able to see more of Emma Watson's wonderful lace, and her acting career, or show a falling posture, Or take off your clothes in order to seek transformation.
Hollywood's youth idols will inevitably embark on this road, but some people succeed and some people fail.
But with Emma Watson's deep imprint of Hermione on her body and her terrible acting skills, as long as there is no miracle, the highest height in her life is Hermione Grande.
These thoughts flashed through his mind quickly, Duke turned to look at Joanna Rowling, he could agree to the requirements of the film to be placed in the UK, but empty words were not convincing. (To be continued ^)
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