"Why did Paramount Pictures change directors?"

In the office of Angels agency Helen Herman, Matthew frowned, "What are they thinking?"

Helen Herman took off her glasses with a bit of surprise on her face, "I also just got the news from Paramount Pictures and notified you as soon as possible."

Matthew's fingers kept tapping lightly on the armrest of the sofa, "Why did Paramount Pictures suddenly make this decision?"

This made him wonder, if "Special Forces: The Rise of the Cobra" is not very successful at the box office, there is absolutely no problem with Paramount Pictures replacing Stephen Sommers as a director, or that Stephen Sommers has no intention of directing again. For this series, it is normal for Paramount Pictures to change a director.

But the film was a big hit at the box office. He had also communicated with Stephen Sommers before. Stephen Sommers wanted to continue directing the series very much. It was a bit unusual for Paramount Pictures to suddenly change the director.

"Before you came, I was on the phone with Stephen Sommers' agent." Helen Herman said at this time, "Stephen Sommers also just got the news, and he was very surprised and surprised."

Matthew was sitting on the sofa, frowning all the time. Changing the director means more unknowns and greater risks. How should he choose?

Helen Herman added, "I have asked someone to inquire about the situation, and there should be clearer news soon."

Matthew nodded, and did not speak for a while, but fell into thinking.

This move by Paramount Pictures was completely unexpected to him, and he didn't even say hello to the actor.

As a matter of fact, he didn't want Stephen Sommers to leave the series.

The phone on the desk rang at this moment, Helen Herman went over to connect, and talked to the people over there for a long time, about ten minutes, before hanging up.

"There is more accurate news." Helen Herman came over and sat on the sofa next to Matthew, and said, "Paramount Pictures thinks that director Stephen Sommers is overpaid for cost control purposes. , the second sequel is bound to pay him a late box office share, and they don’t want to expand their investment in the sequel, so they want to replace Stephen Sommers.”

Matthew nodded lightly, and the reason made sense.

Helen Herman said indifferently, "It's also about you." She helped her glasses down, "Paramount Pictures has agreed that the most critical factor for "The Rise of the Cobra" to be a big box office hit is you, Not to mention director Stephen Sommers, so as long as you keep starring in the series, they don't think it's too risky to switch to a cheaper director."

"It's not too risky to change the director at all?" Matthew disagreed with this idea at all. "If you switch to a director like the Wachowskis, Paramount Pictures won't be able to cry."

Helen Herman did not take Matthew's words, but said, "Paramount Pictures had a similar idea after the opening weekend, and consulted Hasbro, and the two companies reached an agreement on this. Consensus, this is the decision to change the director."

She added, "Of course, they're not going to use a director like the Wachowskis to direct the series."

Matthew frowned and asked, "Paramount Pictures has a favorite director candidate?"

"Yes." Helen Herman said directly, "A director named Jon Zhu. Oh... yes, he is Chinese."

"Jon Zhu?" Matthew asked, never having heard of the name, "Where did he come from? The independent film industry? What works have you directed in the past?"

Helen Herman recalled the content of the phone call and said, "Jon Zhu is not yet 30 years old this year, he graduated from the University of Southern California Film School, and so far, he has not independently directed any feature film. ."

"Don't have any experience?" Matthew, like most people in the industry, attaches great importance to successful experience. "With such qualifications, does Paramount Pictures dare to use it?"

Helen Herman still said in a flat tone, "He has won the Woody Allen Video Competition Award, and this time he has entered the attention of the executives of Paramount Pictures is also strongly recommended by Woody Allen. "

Matthew nodded, no wonder Paramount Pictures dared to start a new director. The low salary is only one aspect, and Woody Allen's strong recommendation is the key.

The problem is that a director who shoots love sketches recommends someone to direct a commercial production, but he thinks it is not reliable.

Matthew didn't know that Jon Zhu, and there was no such a director in his memory. Justin Lin was also inconspicuous at the time, but at least he directed many works alone.

The phone rang suddenly, and Matthew took out the phone and glanced at it, it was Stephen Sommers calling.

"Hello, Stephen." After answering the call, Matthew listened to a few words, thought for a while, and said, "Stephen, I assure you, I agree with you on this matter, we are friends, A long-term partner, there is no one better suited to this collection than you."

Helen Herman heard this and did not express an opinion. From the interests of Matthew, Stephen Sommers continued to serve as the director, and the risk was undoubtedly the smallest.

Matthew chatted with Stephen Sommers on the phone for a while to determine their respective attitudes, then hung up.

"Helen, what do you think?" Matthew asked.

"I think it's good for the sequel that you support Stephen Sommers," Helen Herman said quietly, "Jon Zhu might be a movie genius, even if geniuses like James Cameron and Steven Spielberg Grid, also made a lot of mistakes in directing the first film."

"It's also a mistake to not be able to live with a producer," she stressed.

Some directors are at their peak when they debut, and then start to decline, such as the Wachowskis, but more directors are honed by a movie.

Hand over a film you might star in to a completely new director to direct? Matthew didn't want to take that risk.

What's more, he has a better relationship with Stephen Sommers than Jon Zhu, who he doesn't know at all. Strictly speaking, Stephen Sommers still has a kindness for him.

Matthew quickly made a decision, "Helen, you talk to Paramount Pictures and Hasbro. If they insist on changing directors, I will withdraw from the sequel to "Special Forces"."

He's only signed one contract, he's free to come and go, and he doesn't have a shortage of projects right now.

"Fast and Furious 5" is about to start preparations soon. The two series of "The Hunger Games" and "Twilight City" invested in production need attention. Chris Kyle's autobiography is about to enter the writing stage, and it is possible to adapt movies in the future. great sex...

Matthew didn't want to take unnecessary risks because of Paramount's cost control.

Helen Herman thought for a while and said, "In two days, I will be negotiating a sequel with Paramount Pictures and Hasbro, and I will talk to them about your position and attitude."

Matthew nodded lightly. If it really doesn't work, he will quit the project. If the risk is too great, he will not play with Paramount Pictures and Hasbro.

"You can handle this matter." Matthew looked at his watch, "I'll go first if it's nothing. Someone invites me to dinner at noon."

Helen Herman asked casually, "Which female star did you date?"

Matthew waved his hand, "It's not what you think. The person who asked me out is an old friend, Rachel Weisz. She seems to be in some trouble."

After that, Matthew didn't stop, left the office, met Brown Williams and other bodyguards in the front hall, went out and got into the car, and rushed to Mr. Zhou's restaurant in Beverly Hills.

Brown-Williams sat in the co-pilot and heard a notification from the bodyguard's car behind through his earphones: "There's a new reporter who has never appeared before."

Since the shooting, Brown-Williams has strengthened Matthew's **** work, and even the paparazzi reporters who often follow the film have established files to avoid the unexpected situation in May.

The reporter paparazzi who often follow Matthew in Los Angeles are no strangers to bodyguards such as Brown Williams.

Now suddenly a completely unfamiliar face appeared, immediately attracting the attention of the bodyguard.

Brown-Williams said to Mike, "Keep an eye on this guy's car and watch his every move."

"Understood!" The bodyguard's reply sounded in the headphones.

Brown-Williams made a targeted arrangement and glanced at Matthew through the rearview mirror. With Matthew's skill and cautious character, it is difficult for ordinary people to threaten him.

Before, he specially watched the shooting video, and also watched several versions from different angles. Judging from the situation at the time, even if it was him, a veteran who participated in the war on terror, he would not be better than Matthew in dealing with it on the spot. .

Along the way, whether Brown-Williams communicated and arranged with other bodyguards through headphones and microphones, especially the unfamiliar reporter, was the focus of attention~lightnovelpub.net~ The car entered Beverly Hills, there were The bodyguard took a photo of the strange reporter, and Brown Williams immediately sent it to the Angels Agency to have someone verify the reporter's identity.

In his view, any matters related to security cannot be taken lightly.

Soon, the car approached Mr. Zhou's restaurant. Before stopping, Brown-Williams received new news.

"It's been checked." Another voice sounded in Brown-Williams' earphones. "This person is from New York and currently works for The New Yorker, but he is a reporter specializing in social and current affairs."

Brown-Williams responded and commanded through the headset, "Don't let your guard down! John, keep an eye on that strange reporter."

When the car was parked, he got out of the car and looked vigilantly before helping Matthew open the car door.

Matthew entered Mr. Zhou's restaurant and quickly found Rachel Weisz. Rachel Weisz looked haggard, as if she had suffered a huge blow.