Hollywood Starts with Animation

March 20, 1998.

The filming of the movie "Memento" has entered the final stage. There are still more than a dozen shots of the hero and heroine. In addition to the shooting of some streets and passers-by supporting roles, all the shooting will end.

These days, Zucker is still quite conscientious.

During the day, on the set supervising the filming of director Christopher Nolan, and supervising the operation of the entire crew;

In the evening, with several associate producers, they reviewed the shooting scenes during the day, and arranged the shooting plan for the next day with the director;

In the evening, after a busy day, Zhu Ke did not rest, but began to prepare for the script of "The Tuner".

"Well, I have now commissioned Kevin Feige to set up the crew and start the selection of relevant props and scenes. As long as you wait a few days and choose the actors, you can start the "Tune-in" filming as soon as possible."

While Zucker was busy, he was also a little anxious.

Because there are still 54 days before the opening of the 51st Cannes Film Festival, and there are less than 40 days left until the deadline for the registration of the film exhibition.

Time is short, the task is heavy!

"I can't wait for the time!"

As the boss of a film company, Zhu Ke is a super rich man in America.

The number of companies under it is larger, and the number of companies in which it has a stake is even larger. And, over time, this number is bound to increase a lot, a lot.

In the past life, Zhu Ke, who graduated from the director department of the film school, will hardly have the time and energy to direct a film in the future; what's more, after a few years, even the time as a film producer will not be enough. Not much left.

"Take advantage of the fact that there are not many companies in my hands, let's make a few short films, otherwise it will be difficult to have opportunities in the future."

That's right, Zucker's directorial dream has not completely cooled down.

I don't have time to shoot a feature film in theaters, but that doesn't mean I can't shoot a short film!

"The Tuner" is a good work, and the Cannes Film Festival in 1998 was the first to introduce a short film competition section.

Zucker didn't want to miss out!

......

the next day.

Instead of leaving for the set of Memento, Zucker came to Wald Pictures.

"Boss, this is the list of 15 young actors that I have compiled; this is the information of the three actors who agreed to the conditions after going through the sight glass." Kevin Feige said solemnly.

Zhu Ke nodded, looked at his tired face, and comforted: "It's hard work, it seems that you've been busy all night, go back and rest early."

"Okay, boss."

Kevin Feige doesn't have the slightest politeness, he's exhausted these days.

As the so-called "move your mouth above, run your legs below".

A few days ago, Zucker called Kevin Feige to tell him that he was shooting a short film.

So, these days, he, Kevin Feige, has hardly had a good night's sleep. Preparing the crew is very simple for the current Wald Pictures, but it is time-consuming and labor-intensive! What's more, Zucker asked him to do it within a few days;

The most important thing is the choice of the actors!

There are so many Hollywood actors, that's right. However, it is time-consuming and laborious to select actors who meet the requirements, and it is not so easy and pleasant.

"Man, go back to bed early, I approve!"

Zucker personally sent Kevin Feige away from the company, and also asked a bodyguard to take him home safely to rest.

"Now let me look at the data."

Zucker opened the relevant actor information, and took out the video recorded when the actor of "The Tuner" was viewing the mirror, and began to review and select.

......

First male actor selected: Jeremy Renner.

Born in the small town of Modesto, California, United States, 27 years old;

In 1995, he made his debut in the movie "Campus Lanbo Team" as a passerby with only three lines.

In the next few years, he participated in the shooting of some film and television dramas one after another.

"Jeremy Renner?"

"Hoho, isn't this the Hawkeye in the "Reunion" series who can only play bows and arrows and play soy sauce!"

As a Zucker who has experienced the baptism of countless superhero movies, he is naturally able to recognize him.

Second actor selected: Paul Walker.

Born in Glendale, California, 25 years old, professional actor and model;

In 1986, Paul Walker, who was only 13 years old, made his screen debut in "Monster in the Closet", of course, the kind of small role with almost no lines.

As of the beginning of 1998, he played the role of the dragon in many film and television dramas.

Of course Zucker knows him too!

In the future, Paul Walker, who participated in the "Fast and Furious" series, I believe many people know him.

The third actor selected: Kewright James.

Canadian actor, 30 years old, teacher of film acting school;

It's an actor that Zucker hasn't heard in his last life, but that's not surprising. Not to mention that it is a Canadian actor, even many new-generation actors of the Great Celestial Dynasty, not every one of them knows about Zhu Ke.

......

Two days later.

After a final viewing mirror, Zucker personally finalized the actor of "The Tuner", and it was Paul Walker.

Paul Walker, who learned the news, was naturally very excited, and repeatedly expressed his gratitude to Zucker.

Pay $12,000!

Well, this number is not much, but it is completely in line with his current market price.

As a matter of fact, as the boss of a Hollywood studio, Zucker, when choosing actors, can choose those actors who have already become famous to play the male lead of "The Tuner".

But!

Zucker didn't do that!

The short film competition unit launched for the first time at the Cannes Film Festival actually has another name - the film cornerstone competition unit.

This competition unit is mainly for young directors and rookie actors to showcase their style.

Zhu Ke is young, only 21 years old, but he has already filmed "Lola Run", which has a box office of more than 10 million US dollars in North America and more than 100 million US dollars overseas. He is a man with the halo of "genius director" on his head;

Now, Zhu Ke's new work "The Tuner", if it is matched with an actor, is an actor who has been famous for a long time...  

Ha ha!

To put it bluntly, this is completely bullying people!

It's like a fully armed adult beating up a group of children who are waiting to be fed!

"Although Lao Tzu's bottom line is relatively low, it is estimated that the people on the jury of the Cannes Film Festival will be pissed off."

Therefore, the actors selected by Zu Ke are all young actors!

Before the film "The Tuner" was about to start shooting, Zucker was ready to try.

"Children, your great devil is about to appear."

That's right, Zhu Ke took a movie like "The Tuner" to participate in the competition, and he was bullying a bunch of children.

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