Chapter 279 Another Chance Encounter on the Plane

Chapter 279 Another Chance Encounter on the Plane

Chapter 279 Another Chance Encounter on the Plane

Galaxy Pictures' work in China was in full swing, and with the success of several films, Wang Hao's reputation surpassed that of the two Wang brothers of Huayi.

But the bigger the company gets, the busier Wang Hao becomes.

Even though he hired several professional managers to take charge of the affairs of his own group company, every morning when he opened his eyes in bed, there were still a lot of unread messages on his mobile phone.

Fortunately, "Wolf Warrior" has not started filming yet. Taking advantage of the last bit of free time in July, he boarded another plane, heading directly to North America.

The reason why he wanted to go there was naturally because many of the low-priced chips he collected during the US economic crisis not long ago had already arrived at the time of harvesting.

Moreover, with the huge sales of Wang Hao's "Taken", Columbia Pictures has become more concerned about the "Hangover" project in cooperation with Wang Hao. In addition, Sony Pictures' "Spider-Man Cinematic Universe" has officially entered the project approval stage for the first film.

All of these also require Wang Hao to go over and settle things.

However, even Wang Hao did not expect that he would meet an acquaintance while taking this flight.

"Brother Wang, so you are going to the United States this time to discuss the new movie in Hollywood?"

A clear and pleasant voice sounded beside him, disrupting Wang Hao's thoughts.

He could only helplessly put down the documents in his hand, and then nodded at Jing Tian who was sitting across the aisle.

"Yes, the company has several new cooperative projects with film companies in Hollywood."

That’s right, the person who took the same flight to the United States as Wang Hao was not someone else but Jing Tian.

The girl just graduated from her sophomore year this year. After getting Wang Hao's contact information, she would send him messages from time to time, asking questions about acting and she admired him very much.

After hearing Wang Hao's answer, the little girl's eyes lit up even more, and she praised him with a tone full of admiration:

"Brother, you are really amazing. You can even cooperate with Hollywood film and television companies.

Oh, by the way, I remember your new movie “Taken” seems to be a big hit in the United States, I haven’t congratulated you yet.”

Wang Hao listened to the girl's compliments and knew that he could not read the document any further, so he put down the work at hand and started chatting with her.

"It's just a collaboration with Hollywood. It's nothing unusual. Maybe you'll be able to star in a Hollywood movie in the future."

What he said was not empty talk. This girl is indeed one of the people in China who can star in Hollywood movies in the future.

Of course Jing Tian had no memory of later life, so she just thought Wang Hao was being polite.

But even so, Jing Tian felt a little secretly happy in his heart.

"If that's the case, I'll definitely treat you to a meal!"

Looking at Jing Tian, ​​whose face was full of collagen and smiling, Wang Hao's originally depressed mood gradually improved.

Beautiful women always enjoy some preferential treatments.

The two chatted casually on the plane and had two meals in between.

Even in the first class cabin, at this high altitude, because the sense of taste is weakened, the taste of the food in Wang Hao's opinion is just so-so.

However, compared to ordinary economy class, first class offers more benefits.

At least the seats will be bigger, and the flight attendants will be very considerate to help you set the table at mealtime. Appetizers, bread, snacks, main meals, desserts, fruits, and drinks are all available.

Basically, the entire first-class cabin brings Michelin's service standards to the plane, and it's worth spending eighty or ninety thousand dollars on this trip.

During the meal, Wang Hao also found out about Jing Tian's intention to go to North America.

"Why am I going to North America? Oh, it's just that the school is on vacation, and I want to take advantage of the break to travel."

While eating the salad on the plate, Jing Tian glanced at Wang Hao guiltily, then quickly lowered her head.

Wang Hao, who was eating, did not notice this and continued to ask:

"travel?
Then why did you think of coming to the United States? It’s not safe here, especially for a young and beautiful girl like you.

By the way, are you alone? Where is your assistant? "

Wang Hao looked at Jing Tian in confusion. This was first class, and the airfare alone would cost tens of thousands. Her assistant would probably be in business class at best.

Unexpectedly, Jing Tian, ​​who was secretly delighted by Wang Hao's word "young and beautiful", stared with wide eyes and made a clear and stupid expression after hearing his question.

"Ah, assistant? I don't have an assistant. I'm still in school. I'm not even a celebrity. Where would I get an assistant?"

Wang Hao didn't expect her to say that, and a look of surprise appeared on his face.

"No, no assistant? Then you came alone?"

"Yes."

Jing Tian nodded ignorantly at first, but when she saw Wang Hao's caring tone, she immediately smiled brightly.

"It's okay. I came to the United States once two years ago. I'm familiar with this place. And my English is pretty good. You don't have to worry."

Wang Hao held his forehead with his hand and sighed helplessly.

"You are so brave, haven't you seen my new movie?"

"A new movie?" Jing Tian was stunned for a moment, then realized, "Is it the Taken?

Of course I have, and I have seen it two or three times."

"Then you didn't learn any lessons from the movie story?" Wang Hao looked at Jing Tian who still didn't grasp the key point and reminded him again.

Now she understood what Wang Hao meant.

"You mean being kidnapped abroad? Isn't that just a movie? I've been to the United States before, it's not that dangerous."

Looking at Jing Tian's indifferent expression, what else could Wang Hao say?

This little girl is too well protected and has no idea how dangerous the world is.

The United States is different from China. Many people in mainland China at this time still believe that the United States is a beacon of the world and that the atmosphere of freedom is everywhere.

Little did they know that this place was free enough, but also dangerous enough.

After all, America does not ban guns, and the local police are not public servants. This leads to the fact that the social security in the United States is difficult to describe.

Drugs, gangs, shootings, and homelessness are all the mud hidden under the prosperity of this country, and you never know when they will dirty your shoes. Don’t you see that the famous Bruce Wayne started his legendary life because of a homeless criminal who robbed with a gun?

Do you really think that it is just a fake cartoon? You should know that the simple-minded Gotham City is a mixture of New York and Chicago.

Even the president might have one of his ears knocked off here. It’s hard to say what might happen to a foreign girl staying alone in such a place.

Thinking this in his mind, Wang Hao did not try to persuade the other party anymore.

After all, if you talk about this kind of thing too much, people might think you are trying to scare her.

Anyway, the two of them are together now, so I'll call Lu Zheng when I get there and see what he says.

After eating and drinking, Wang Hao closed his eyes and rested for a while. Finally, at 9:30 pm North American time, he arrived at Los Angeles International Airport smoothly.

Then, he stopped Jing Tian and took her into the car sent by the branch to pick them up at the airport.

After the plane landed, he called Mr. Lu Zheng who was far away in China. After listening to Wang Hao's story, Mr. Lu was shocked, angry and anxious.

Because Jing Tian's trip abroad this time was entirely her personal behavior and she had not told the company before.

Her assistant only knew that the girl was traveling alone, but thought she was in the country and did not expect that she would fly to the United States alone.

"Thank you so much, Mr. Wang!"

Lu Zheng's voice kept ringing on the phone. Wang Hao nodded and looked at Jing Tian who was sitting upright beside him.

"Okay, okay, don't worry, I will take good care of Miss Jing. Yes, yes, I will go back next week and bring her with me."

Wang Hao hung up the phone and said to Jing Tian:

"Well, you heard what Mr. Lu said just now, right? You are so brave that you didn't even tell the company before going out to play."

The little girl listened to Wang Hao's criticism and pouted slightly, seeming a little dissatisfied.

“If I really tell the company, I won’t have the chance to go out and play.

I only have time during this period. When I graduate and start filming, I won’t be so free.”

Wang Hao looked at the somewhat cute Jing Tian and subconsciously patted her head gently.

"When you start filming, you'll be flying all over the place, running around everywhere, and when you're asked to go out and play, you won't even want to."

Jing Tian didn't expect Wang Hao to do this. She was stunned at first, then a blush suddenly appeared on her cheeks. She lowered her head like a quail.

As for what Wang Hao said, she didn't hear it until he called her name, then she came to her senses.

"Ah, what?"

"You, you still want to travel in Los Angeles alone."

Wang Hao looked at Jing Tian, ​​who was a little dazed, and repeated it again.

"I'll have someone get you a room in the hotel. You can stay with me for a few days and be my assistant for now. When I return to China, I'll take you back with me so that I can explain to Mr. Lu."

When Jing Tian heard that the other party asked her to stay by his side as an assistant, she immediately nodded happily and never mentioned that she wanted to travel alone again.

In the next few days, Wang Hao took his newly hired assistant Jing Tian to Columbia Pictures, where they discussed the project related to "The Hangover".

Wang Hao wrote the script for this movie in 07 and filed it with the Hollywood Writers Guild. He only discussed the cooperation on this project with Columbia last year, and then he brought in South Korea's CJ Entertainment to participate.

The planned production cost of this project is now 3000 million US dollars, with Galaxy Pictures holding a 50% stake, Columbia holding a 30% stake, and CJ Entertainment holding a 20% stake. All the funds have been in place and transferred to a special project account.

Wang Hao came this time mainly as a film producer to discuss specific issues of project preparation with Columbia.

Who is the director? How are the actors cast? Where is the filming? When will it start?
All of these require his final decision.

Wang Hao did not make any extraordinary suggestions. After all, the original film was a regular American comedy. If he, a Chinese, rashly changed it, it might have a counterproductive effect.

Therefore, when selecting the cast for this film, Wang Hao referred more to the original film.

The director is still the versatile Todd Phillips, who has served as a director, screenwriter, producer and actor, and made his directorial debut in 1994 with "Hate".

In the following years, he also wrote and directed comedy films such as "Hala on the Road", "Singles Club", and "Police Hutchison".

In particular, in 2006, he was nominated for the Best Adapted Screenplay at the 79th Academy Awards for his participation in the screenwriting of the comedy film "Borat".

So it is very appropriate for this person to continue filming "The Hangover".

The other four actors, such as the protagonist group, were also chosen after audition: Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis, Ed Helms and Justin Bartha.

The only difference from the original version is the important supporting character Mr. Zhou in the movie. The original version of this role was played by Korean-American actor Ken Zheng. He is short and thin, with a pair of squinty eyes, which perfectly fits the stereotype of foreigners about Asians, and is completely suitable as a clown.

However, since Wang Hao is the producer and controller of the movie "The Hangover", he naturally would not allow such a situation to happen.

So the role of Mr. Zhou became where Wang Hao intervened.

Considering that the film was shot in the United States and it is a comedy, it has high requirements for the actors' oral and acting skills.

So after some consideration and asking for the opinions of his own economic company, Wang Hao finally chose Yu Entai to play the role of Mr. Zhou in "The Hangover".

Yu Entai, who had just graduated with a doctorate from the Central Academy of Drama, was both surprised and happy about Wang Hao's choice.

He was happy that he could come to Hollywood to act in a movie, but he was surprised that Wang Hao would choose him, a little-known person.

You should know that although Yu Entai has a high level of education in the entertainment industry, he is not very famous. The only role he has really played that is famous is Lu Xiucai in "Wulin Waijiao".

And that was just a TV series, and it had nothing to do with Wang Hao, who mainly shoots movies.

Wang Hao also gave an explanation for this after he received Yu Entai who had hurriedly flown over from China and arranged for him to take part in the audition.

"It's mainly a language problem. Hollywood still encourages actors to read their lines in their original voices, which really tests the English delivery skills of Chinese actors.

In this area, there are really not many people in China who can show off their achievements.

Add to that the age and gender restrictions, and the fact that it’s a comedy movie, and I thought of you. I also watched your “Wulin Waijiao” quite often.”

What he said was not groundless. You have to know that Yu Entai, a top student, went to Oxford University in the UK as an exchange student from the Shanghai Drama Academy in 2002 to study Shakespeare's plays and received a full scholarship from the school.

Just now during the audition, the other party also perfectly demonstrated his English dialogue skills and won the recognition of other audition examiners.

(End of this chapter)