The Birth of the Best Director

Chapter 70 If you are not a rich woman, you have no human rights!

……

Plan D appears!
This was within Lu Zhiyuan's expectations.

Although, the probability is very low.

Probably less than 10%, but it still showed up.

Keanu Reeves wants to take over and steal Reba's main storyline!

"One million dollars for you to play the leading role in this movie? Are you sure?"

In fact, Keanu Reeves playing the leading male role is indeed more in line with the plot of the original "Upgrade".

It can also make the whole movie look more like a blockbuster.

As a newcomer, Reba appeared in such an international blockbuster, and it was a science fiction concept movie with a female lead...it really couldn't support the box office.

If he insists on supporting Reba, it is very likely that Miss Jing Tian will bring money into the crew to perform in "The Great Wall".

Whether it is acting skills or fame, Reba at this stage can’t support it.

After comprehensive consideration, Lu Zhiyuan glanced at Reba and quickly made a cold decision, choosing to agree to Keanu Reeves' request.

Make movies, get box office, become number one, and bring out the talent that other great directors have.

For Lu Zhiyuan, this is the top priority!

As for promoting Reba and turning her into a small wealthy woman to make money for himself, this is a secondary matter.

Even though Reba is very obedient, well-behaved, and has great potential... none of this is useful to Lu Zhiyuan.

"Yes, I'm sure! $100 million and I'll come!"

Keanu Reeves agreed with a smile.

He had just finished filming Henry's Crime.

This is a crime comedy.

However, he knew that this movie would most likely fail.

In recent years, he has made many similar low-budget feature films, but these have failed to change the public's impression of him as a "science fiction philosopher."

Instead, it made his market image even worse.

Because most of the movies he made were loss-making.

——Except for "The Matrix" series, in the past 10 years, among the 11 movies starring Keanu, 7 had box office sales lower than the cost, and the probability of failure is as high as 66%!

He urgently needs to reverse his image in the capital market.

If he can't let the market see his money-making effect, I'm afraid it won't be long before he retires from Hollywood.

《Upgrade》This is a good project.

A commercial work by a major art film director who has transitioned to a major film industry.

Apple and Focus Features worked together to ensure publicity and distribution capabilities. Since this is a Sino-US co-production, it can guarantee the two largest markets in the world.

This is the best opportunity he has encountered in recent years.

Even without any pay, Keanu Reeves wants to take a gamble!
"I need you to undergo three months of unlimited combat training, lose weight, shave your beard, and cut your hair..."

When Lu Zhiyuan made these requests to Keanu Reeves, everyone knew that Lu Zhiyuan had actually agreed.

"Oh, the big director gave the order."

James heard this, smiled and wanted to open a bottle of red wine.

It is easier for the market to buy into Keanu Reeves and make a lot of money if he plays the leading role than for a little-known girl to play the leading role.

James is happy to see it happen.

He even secretly encouraged Keanu Reeves.

"Keanu, the big director has spoken, please express your opinion."

Sandra was also very happy.

Keanu Reeves is her longtime friend.

However, the other party would occasionally, for no apparent reason, act in some small-scale, low-cost art films, which would lead to box office failure and affect their personal value.

She always felt that Keanu Reeves was a little willful, but today he finally acted smart for once!
"Boss, as you wish!"

Keanu Reeves put his hand on his chest, bowed to Lu Zhiyuan, and made a knight's salute.

"Pleasant to work with."

Lu Zhiyuan had no doubt about Keanu's professionalism.

But, it’s unfair to Reba next to her.

She was originally the destined heroine, the AI ​​mechanic, but after coming to Los Angeles, someone poached her for the role.

Moreover, it was she, the person she trusted, who betrayed her personally.

If it were me, I would definitely feel very uncomfortable.

……

Keanu Reeves is gone.

Sandra left too.

The two were talking and laughing, probably looking for a nearby restaurant to celebrate.

"Upgrade" may not be understood by outsiders, but these two people, as Hollywood insiders, know very well that this project has a high probability of success.

Because everyone wants this project to succeed.

No one is holding back.

The production company, director, and publicity company are all very reliable.

The actors are good too.

When Keanu Reeves arrived, he saw another British actor, Tom Hiddleston, waiting in another reception room.

[Tom Hiddleston] Although he is just a newcomer in Hollywood, his acting skills are unquestionable!
"Sandra, you know what? In order to grab this resource, I have a plan B."

After Keanu Reeves grabbed the leading role, he turned and looked at his good friend Sandra.

Seeing that the other party seemed a little curious, Keanu said with a smile: "If Director Lu disagrees, I will call Charlie in front of him."

Charlie is Charlize Theron.

This is Keanu Reeves' best friend, a life-long friendship.

Let Charlize Theron come in for a cameo appearance, or play the leading female role for a low salary, and steal Reba's role. I believe Lu Zhiyuan cannot refuse this temptation.

"You really came prepared."

Sandra smiled. After being in Hollywood for so long, everyone was very good at grabbing resources.

Especially, they have James as an undercover agent.

Lu Zhiyuan wanted to promote a young girl, and this girl was most likely close to him. If he wanted to promote her forcefully, there was actually nothing they could do.

But fortunately, Lu Zhiyuan is a very rational person.

"My new boss, although young, is very majestic and can suppress emotions with reason. This is not something that ordinary people can do."

"I am now more and more certain that this project will be a hit!"

After getting the leading role, Keanu became very happy and kept praising Lu Zhiyuan.

Keanu even imitated the tone of "The Godfather", lowering his voice and saying hoarsely: "I will give him an offer he can't refuse!"

……

After talking about the male lead.

Lu Zhiyuan turned and went to another reception room.

As soon as he came in, [Hidden Tom] stood up excitedly.

As a newcomer, Tom Hiddleston had never played any important roles before, but he was suddenly notified that the Palme d'Or-winning director wanted him to play an important supporting role in his new film.

Tom Hiddleston rented a high-end suit overnight, got the most handsome slicked-back hairstyle, and arrived at Focus Features early in the morning, waiting to be summoned by the big director.

"Tom, please sit down."

Lu Zhiyuan wasn't so polite to Tom Hiddleston and directly asked James to give him a contract: "$5, a supporting role, about two weeks. Is that okay?"

Got it?
[Tom Hiddleston] When I lowered my head to sign, it felt like a dream.

He even read the contract over and over again, suspecting that it was a trick to trick him into going to the San Fernando Valley to make a pornographic movie?

It's definitely a decent movie.

After signing the contract readily, [Hiddleston] left happily.

……

After declining James's dinner invitation, Lu Zhiyuan took Reba for a walk on the streets of Los Angeles and bought some souvenirs.

"Brother Yuan, am I useless?"

Lu Zhiyuan originally thought that Reba would cry and feel very wronged.

After all, the main storyline was interrupted and she became a tool-like heroine, which was a completely different treatment from the previous handsome AI mechanical girl.

It seems that the training for half a month has been wasted.

Who would have thought that Reba didn't seem to blame him. Instead, she felt that she was not working hard enough, which affected Lu Zhiyuan's overall role arrangement.

"You performed very well, but I was not wrong either. This is all the choice of the market."

"Sci-fi films with female protagonists are very difficult."

"When we make commercial films, we can't act arbitrarily, and we can't go against the audience's preferences. When we are in the game, we can only strive for the most likely way to win."

Apple wants publicity, Focus Features wants return on investment, Starlight wants to promote Jing Tian, ​​and Lu Zhiyuan wants to get first place.

Liu Yifei is plan a.

Wu Yanzu is plan B.

Reba is plan C.

But now, Lu Zhiyuan has a better plan, Keanu Reeves.

Since he could let go of Liu Yifei and abandon Wu Yanzu, when he encountered Plan D, which had a higher probability of success, Keanu Reeves...

He would not have any hesitation in giving up Reba.

"Reba, if you can't be an automaton, then be a beautiful vase... I'll help you design a beautiful look, so you can be stunning and make a world-famous sight!"

After thinking about it, Lu Zhiyuan made his promise.

After all, Reba was brought from his hometown by him personally. He would naturally not be stingy with her as a tool heroine.

The main plot line has returned to its original state.

Then he would find a way to help Reba design a beautiful, lively and lovely heroine to increase Reba's fashion attention.

"Ok!"

Reba smiled and nodded, then asked out of feigned curiosity, "Brother Yuan, if that's the case, will I receive a lot of high-end endorsements? Will I become a wealthy woman overnight?"

Beautiful and stunning, it shocked the world.

Translated into the jargon of the entertainment industry, it means a lot of endorsement fees and endless fashion resources!
After this incident, Reba became more persistent.

I must become a rich woman!

If I were a wealthy woman like Jing Tian, ​​how could Keanu Reeves dare to steal my role? Give him some courage!

……

at this point.

Reba is no longer obsessed.

She quickly chose to accept the fact.

But on the surface, Reba still pouted with an aggrieved look on her face and looked at Lu Zhiyuan.

"Brother Yuan, my main line has been stolen, and I feel so bad. Can you accompany me for a walk on the Santa Monica Pier?"

"Then we took a cruise out to sea from Long Beach, watching the sunset over the Pacific Ocean while enjoying a seafood dinner and live music on deck..."

"If you could paint a portrait for me and give it to me as a gift...it would probably be able to heal my wounded heart."

This girl, has she made a strategy in advance?

But I had nothing to do, and I did feel a little guilty.

"no problem!"

Lu Zhiyuan nodded in agreement and strode forward.

After walking for a while, seeing Reba still motionless, Lu Zhiyuan turned back curiously: "Reba, what are you waiting for? Didn't you say Santa Monica Pier? Let's go!"

What to go?
Brother, you're going the wrong way!
"Brother Ayuan, please come with me."

Reba sighed, feeling an indescribable tiredness. She went up and pulled up Lu Zhiyuan's sleeve, then headed towards the other side of the surging crowd.

"what!!"

But after a few seconds, Reba regretted it and wanted to go back.

It is my fault.

Brother Yuan didn’t take the wrong path!
Liu Yifei!
Why is she in front?
(End of this chapter)