1663 Take the initiative
Andy's brain started working quickly, "Renly, if you want, we can kick Vin Diesel out directly. All we need is for you to join the 'Fast and Furious' crew. That's not a big deal." difficult things.”
“No, I won’t change my pursuit of acting for an insignificant character. I mean, I can rejoin the franchise, but it’s definitely not because of Vin Diesel.” It can be because of Paul, it can be because Renly regained interest in the movie script. Other reasons were possible, but it would not be Diesel. Renly chuckled, "Of course, I know, as you said, kick Vin Diesel out." It doesn't seem difficult to get him out; but I have no intention of kicking him out. I hope he can stay..”
“Leave? What's the meaning? Andy frowned slightly, "What he cares about most is the 'Fast and Furious' series. If you kick him out directly, or even make him disappear completely in Hollywood, wouldn't this be the biggest punishment?"？”
“Andy, Andy, Andy." There was gentle ridicule in Renly's words, "If we just let Diesel out completely, then he will only lose the opportunity of a work, he can still to make a comeback; and there may be sympathy for him within the Hollywood industry because he is a victim.”
Just like Melissa Benoist back then.
“But if Diesel is allowed to stay on the crew, his power will be weakened little by little, and finally he will become a dispensable member of the huge crew. He exists, but it seems that he does not exist at all. At the same time, the entire crew will be weakened. Everyone in Hollywood knows that he is slowly destroying his career with his own hands." Renly maintained his gentlemanly demeanor politely, and even raised his voice happily, "Andy, what do you think?？”
“God, Renly, you remind me so much of a serial killer! Could you please stop speaking in such a tone? I have goosebumps all over my body now! "Andy didn't endure it any longer and complained directly..
One is to go directly to the guillotine, a clean and tidy death; the other is to be executed slowly and slowly, from mental to physical torture. Although both are punishments, the latter is obviously a hundred times more terrifying than the former..
“Haha." Renly laughed happily, "From a certain point of view, human beings are beasts covered with a layer of clothing. The higher the class, the deeper they hide themselves, precisely because the outer mask is too Too perfect, so that the human nature under the mask becomes more depressed and distorted.”
“Is this... really a good way to describe it? "Nathan stuttered a little..
Renly shrugged nonchalantly, "I'm just stating the facts." Then he returned to the topic again, "So we need to prepare two plans. If Paul is willing to stay on the crew, then let Dawn , Jason and Michelle, they fight for their power, I believe, they are more willing to fight than Paul.”
“So, is this the reason why Gaiden movies were created? It's like a bait, attracting them to take the initiative, just like a pack of wolves fighting for food." Andy gradually figured out the clues..
“Yes." Renly's answer was still crisp and clear..
“So what if Paul chooses to leave? "Andy gradually figured out the clues..
Renly nodded gently and said in a brisk tone, "Then we will make other movie projects and let Van stay alone in the series of movies to play. If necessary, we can bring in all of Dawn, Jason, and Gale. Invite everyone here to explore more possibilities. Maybe we can also produce a series of movies..”
In other words, leaving Diesel with nothing but an empty frame, allowing him to truly become a "king"”.
Andy now fully understood and thought about it carefully, "So, you have thought about it all." All possibilities have been included in the scope of thinking, and even potential future possibilities have been included in the concept. within the blueprint.
“I'm working hard." Renly said with a smile, showing his humility and politeness, creating a wonderful sense of joy in such a situation, "In addition, we need to bring Warner Bros., Disney and Sony Pictures to the table. Enter the battle." Before Andy could fully digest it, Renly dropped a big bomb.
Andy didn't speak in a hurry, and his left hand began to pat his stomach again habitually, just like taking a rest after a full meal, but in fact, the thoughts in his brain were already running quickly..
The so-called "drawing into the war" in Renly's words is actually not to officially start a war with these film companies, nor to let them participate in the battle against Universal Pictures or Diesel, but to involve the power of the entire Hollywood through them. Adding more leverage to Renly, disrupting the situation in an indirect way.
First of all, Warner Bros., the changes in the CEO and the entire leadership team have made their attitude ambiguous. Kevin's attitude towards Renly is still unclear, but what is certain is that Kevin Tsujihara Will not stand against Renly——
Not to mention the box office miracle of "Gravity" and the highly anticipated "Interstellar", Kevin will not dismantle himself if we just talk about the conflict between Kevin and Thomas Tull..
Warner Bros. has officially cast Ben Affleck as Batman, and despite the overwhelming outcry online, the decision has been made..
The cooperation between Kevin and Affleck is far from being as simple as "Batman". Kevin values Affleck and the Boston Gang he represents even more, and their all-round influence from entertainment to art to politics and business. Fleck's Oscar statuette is just a bonus. The entire huge resource plays an important role in Kevin's future plans, so this decision is impossible to change..
But this doesn’t mean that Warner Bros. can’t operate. The entire huge DC resources are still waiting to be tapped. Andy doesn’t even need Renly and Warner Bros. to actually cooperate. He just needs to release some rumors. Whether it’s true or false will tell. , looking for a truly suitable cooperation project. If not, Andy only needs the fuel of these rumors. He believes that Kevin will not refuse..
Next is Sony Pictures. Although Sony Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Classics are two independent companies, they are still inextricably linked to each other. Now Sony Classics is actively seeking long-term cooperation with Sisyphus Pictures. , if it works properly, all of Renly's artistic and independent works can find supporters in the future, just like the previous cooperation between Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros., or the cooperation between Miramax and Disney.
Furthermore, the resources of actors such as Ryan Gosling, Jake Gyllenhaal, Jessica Chastain, Rooney Mara, etc. can all be targets of distribution and production by Sisyphus Films - Weinstein This is how the brothers built their awards season empire! And the Coen brothers! No one can easily ignore the independent film resources represented by the Coen brothers..
So attending Sundance is a must.
Finally, there is Disney. In fact, Disney, under the leadership of Robert Iger, is undoubtedly the shrewdest and most cunning one. It can’t see the rabbit without flying the hawk; but now Renly has enough bargaining chips to negotiate with Disney - last year, Disney and Renly’s third He showed enough sincerity in just one contact. Renly is about to voice the voice of "Power Rangers". This cooperation is also highly anticipated..
Disney still holds the "Star Wars" series that Andy is most passionate about, and Renly has also expressed his willingness to star in the side story "Rogue One". If Andy can start from here, it will not be difficult to break the deadlock..
What is the connection between these measures and Diesel?？
Simply put, the right to speak！
When Renly has enough say, whether it is suppressing Diesel or expelling Diesel, everything can be easily accomplished. More importantly, Paul can have the absolute initiative.：
If he stays on the crew of the "Fast and Furious" series, Dawn, Michelle and others will work together to suppress Diesel, and the resources in Renly's hands can also become more bargaining chips to attract Dawn and Michelle; if he leaves the crew of the series, Paul can always find more options.
Not only that, there is another potential possibility behind the control. Once Renly has enough resources in his hands, he can block all Diesel's ways out - just like when Disney was used to complete the cooperation deal and "Guardians of the Galaxy" It's the same as exchanging the dubbing rights for "Team". If Disney can do it, why can't other film companies do it? Even Universal Pictures is no exception.
A dragnet with no escape! Renly is using his own power to complete a grand and majestic layout. This is no longer a simple actor-level method. It can be said to be a battle for interests between large film companies, which vaguely reveals the superiority. Kill decisively.
Andy had always believed that Renly was a simple actor who lacked enough perspective on the overall situation and focused all his energy on performance; but obviously, he was wrong..
It’s not that Renly doesn’t have a sense of the overall situation, it’s that he disdains it. If Renly is willing, he can really let Diesel not know how he got into the quagmire until his death, and quietly complete the layout..
Moreover, everyone has ignored an important fact. Renly has not yet used his real ace, from Andre Hamilton to Matthew Dunlop, from Arthur Hall to Eton Dormer, standing on The power behind Renly is just the tip of the iceberg..
As long as Renly is willing to take the initiative to return to the aristocratic social circle in London, manage it carefully, and operate with concentration, imagine the grand occasion when Renly returns to London in the first half of the year, then……
Andy didn't dare to continue thinking about it, lest he touch the darkest and roughest part. Now, he began to sympathize with Diesel..
But the problem is that even Andy underestimated Renly, let alone everyone else? They only understand how crazy Renly can be for the sake of performance, but they don't understand how terrifying Renly can be after escaping into the dark side. Andy thought of Melissa.
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