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“Ahem...this...ahem...she...you...ahem……”
David really choked on his own saliva. He was so shocked and surprised that he couldn't organize his words, and then he coughed harder and harder..
“Relax, relax! Renly comforted him with a smile in his eyes, "Don't think about it in your mind. Nothing has happened before.".”
David breathed heavily, finally calming down his cough, but his doubts were still not eliminated, "...what happened just now?"？”
After a thousand words, David finally chose this question to express his doubts..
Renly pursed his lips and did not answer immediately..
This pause aroused David's curiosity again, and then he caught the faint smile in Renly's eyes, and then he understood.：
No wonder Renly is called the "King of Pranks". No wonder reporters are always at a loss when facing Renly. Ridicule and ridicule are like hidden needles in a cotton wool. They always appear in inadvertent corners and are completely unpreventable. Even if they are paying full attention, they may I fell into a trap out of nowhere..
Obviously, Renly's silence was teasing David's impulsiveness and restlessness - which was very different from the concentration that David had shown before..
That look seemed to say: So you are also such a gossip..
David is also a little embarrassed.
But the smart thing about Renly is that when the point is reached, he does not continue to tease David, but returns to the topic, "She is just a passionate movie fan..”
What？
David didn't follow the train of thought, and then his eyes raised his own questions..
“We don't know each other, she is just an ordinary movie fan who expressed warm greetings, that's all." Renly further explained, "The only difference may be that she is Italian and shows us Local enthusiasm comparable to Venice Film Festival level.”
David was stunned for a moment, turned his head and looked in the direction the lady left, opened his mouth and tried to say something, then paused, but after thinking about it, he still couldn't hold it back, "... Ordinary movie fans？”
Renly laughed happily, but did not continue to circle around on the issue, "Yes, I am willing to give it a chance and try to read it..”
“……”David was half a beat slow.
After a pause, he realized that Renly was answering the previous question. He answered in the affirmative. Originally, this was supposed to be gratifying news, but after the Italian lady interrupted, he became confused and surprised. After a while, Son, David can’t be happy either..
“……Okay." David gave a lukewarm answer..
Renly had a smile in his eyes again, "A little disappointed, you don't look too happy. Or let's forget it.？”
David had fully recovered at this time, and immediately understood that Renly was making fun of him - no one in Hollywood dared to make fun of David like this, because David didn't like such jokes, and such pranks always had a certain Aggression, this is not his preferred way of getting along..
“What, you want me to raise my hands in the air and cheer? "David replied stiffly..
Renly curled his lips, "To be precise, this is not the scene I expected; but if you are willing to show it, I am also very happy to appreciate it..”
David was choked, but he couldn't help but laugh: because the change of mood in just two minutes was really too drastic and really funny..
But joking was not David's forte after all, and he did not continue to entangle with Renly. "Are you going to read the script?" Unknowingly, David's mood relaxed a little..
Although it can't be said to be nervous, David's state was indeed a bit tense when facing Renly: it could be said to be tit-for-tat, it could be said to be deliberately provocative, or it could be said to be on full alert. In short, David's conversational rhythm and state were not normal. Until now, I can clearly feel that I am much more relaxed..
David himself is a director who is very good at capturing the emotions of the scene. He can also feel the subtle changes in himself. When he looked at Renly again, he was a little more amazed..
“Yes." Renly nodded and gave an affirmative answer, "Sorry, I'm still not sure. I know that your statement is very tempting; but obviously my chemical reaction system has a serious malfunction. You need to read the script and explore the character's status from the beginning..”
David didn't mind at all. In the trough of burnout, such a state is really normal. It takes time. "Hey, at least you are willing to read the script. This is a start.".”
“Ha, you don't seem to have left me much room for rejection." Renly joked, and then asked, "At what stage is the script writing now?？”
Overall, the creation cycle of TV drama scripts is relatively short - but only relatively speaking, because the script creation process of TV dramas needs to take care of more characters and branches, which also means division of labor, cooperation and spark collision between screenwriters. , these details are more important.
As far as Renly knows, the script for "Mindhunter" was only written for the first two episodes, and then shelved because of HBO's abandonment. The subsequent script creation work was not able to continue. This is also the biggest difference between TV series and movies.——
Most of the time, the movie script will be completely created before the project is officially approved, and the script will be used to seek investment. There are only a few exceptions such as Marvel or Star Wars; while for TV series, the first or first two episodes are often created, and the entire script is created. Project idea and then seek investment.
Among traditional public television stations, they are more accustomed to filming a pilot episode and then testing it within the senior management to see how the effect is. After getting approval, they can go into post-production. The production of the first season also has a certain There are many considerations. Some projects can get a full 24-episode reservation for the first season, while some projects only get a 12-episode reservation. The entire broadcast plan can be adjusted at any time..
Netflix has broken this tradition. The production model of "House of Cards" releases all the content for the entire season in one go. The producers have to take more risks, but for the audience, they can watch all the content in one go, which makes it easier to get involved in the series. among.
This model can be said to have advantages and disadvantages, but what is certain is that it has changed the viewing habits of the audience and also changed the production model of TV series..
Such as "Mind Hunter".
“The script writing is currently in the seventh episode, and we estimate that the first season should be about ten to twelve episodes." David gave an unexpected answer..
Renly was slightly surprised, "Oh? How come I only remember the first two episodes?" Later, due to HBO's withdrawal of funding, the screenwriter could not continue working without income, and the script creation was naturally shelved. This was also Renly's worry. One: If a screenwriting team is reorganized, will the content and framework of the script need to be modified? Will this change the quality of the series? Who should control the script?？
Sisyphus Films still lacks a helmsman for content operation and review. It only relies on Renly's guest appearances. If it continues to expand in the future, this will definitely not work..
“Yes, but we were at the end of the rope, and we were looking forward to getting investment from Netflix, so the writers had to complete the script without guarantees. I personally signed two checks to pay part of the salary, hoping to have enough chips to impress Netflix.”
David said frankly, not hiding the Netflix part, but he also didn’t hide the helplessness and ridicule in his tone.——
Because Netflix refused.
Renly suddenly realized.
David cast a glance at Renly, "I must admit, I need to formally express my gratitude to you. If Sisyphus Pictures hadn't taken action..." He might have gone bankrupt. After all, he could do it for a The project is all-or-nothing, but he can't drag other screenwriters to face risks with him.
“Thanks! David said solemnly, "Also, I'm sorry. Obviously, my attitude just now should never be the correct way to treat you.".”
Renly was not polite, but showed a big smile, "It's my honor. To be honest, I'm a little glad that Netflix rejected you, and that you are willing to come to Sisyphus Films to try it out. This is also What Robert, Ethan and I have been trying to do.”
At this point, David had a flash of inspiration, "Can you explain it in detail? I mean, Rooney said something to me at the premiere of 'Jurassic World,' but I just didn't feel like it." Reliable, just a vague concept. Are you sure you know what you are doing?？”
“I'm glad you asked." Renly chuckled, "To put it simply, we hope to copy Netflix's model and build our own streaming platform..”
In one sentence, Renly explained all the concepts in just one sentence, but it dropped a big punch in David's mind, and the first thing out of his mouth was, "Wow! You guys are really ready to rock.".”
Renly's eyes showed joy, "You are the first person who didn't question whether I had lost my mind..”
“Including Robert? "David jumped for joy again..
“‘Are you crazy? 'That was Robert's first reaction,' Renly replied..
David smiled, "It's not surprising." Then he continued, "I know, this is a crazy idea, definitely not something ordinary people can imagine; but the problem is, you are not an ordinary person, you are Renly- Hall..." David paused for a moment, and he suddenly realized: Perhaps the only person in Hollywood who can promote such a plan is Renly, and even Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks Not even Sri Lanka.
“I must admit that I have also thought about the possibility of truly creating a platform that allows artists to complete their creations according to their own ideas, and then allow all audiences to choose their favorite works instead of being locked in two sets of tights. "." David said honestly, "But I don't know how to achieve profitability, and I don't have such charisma. Of course, I have no way to leverage Wall Street capital, so……”
David shrugged, saying nothing, and then looked at Renly expectantly, "So, how are you going to carry out this plan?？”
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