Chinese entertainment: What's wrong with actresses wanting to improve?

Chapter 178 Inviting Little Li

"Do your best, Director Fu has high hopes for you."

Elizabeth's hand paused for a moment.

"Director Fu?"

"Director Fu Yibai, the one who was sitting next to me just now."

Margaret spoke casually, as if she were chatting about everyday things.

He is director Fu Yibai!

No wonder…

Why does he think highly of me?

Margaret chuckled.

You'll have to ask him.

However, his judgment has always been very accurate.

Elizabeth didn't say anything more and signed her name on the contract.

Margaret took the contract and stood up.

"Congratulations, Miss Olsen."

The service will be available next month; you will be notified of the specific time.

"Thanks."

In Fu Yibai's office.

When Margaret pushed open the door, Fu Yibai was standing by the window, looking at the crowds coming and going downstairs.

"Boss, the contract is signed."

"Um."

Fu Yibai turned around and sat down behind his desk.

"How's the matter of acquiring Marvel characters, which I asked you to do, going?"

"We've got it all; it cost a total of $1.9 million."

Not only did they acquire Black Widow, Hawkeye, Ant-Man, Doctor Strange, and Scarlet Witch.

I also bought the X-Men series from Fox for $80 million.

Most of the Marvel characters outside of Marvel are now in our hands.

Fu Yibai was slightly surprised upon hearing Margaret's report.

But on second thought, it seems quite normal.

Marvel Studios had just been established, and he snatched their first movie, Iron Man, before Captain America had even been released.

Marvel's superhero IPs have yet to prove themselves in the market, so Margaret's acquisition at a high price naturally makes major production companies happy to make a move.

"Well done. Once Iron Man is released, we'll see how the market reacts, and then we can gradually start developing these characters."

Then, Fu Yibai took out the script of "The Hunt" from his briefcase and handed it to Margaret.

"Please help me register."

Then we can begin preliminary preparations.

Margaret walked over, picked up the script, and glanced at the cover.

""hunting"?"

"Hmm. An award-contending film."

Margaret turned to the first page, quickly glanced at a few lines, and then looked up.

"Boss, are you going to film it yourself?"

"right."

"Has the cast been decided?"

"I want Leonardo DiCaprio as the male lead."

Margaret nodded.

"I'll contact his agent right away."

She took the script and walked out.

The office fell silent.

Fu Yibai turned on his computer and checked the revenue of the franchise film company during this period.

Twenty minutes later, the phone rang.

He glanced at the caller ID and answered.

"Leo".

"pay!"

Leonardo's voice came through the receiver, tinged with excitement.

"Margaret said you have a new project?"

"Yes. An award-contending film."

"What role?"

"Male protagonist."

A small-town teacher was falsely accused of sexual assault, and the entire town turned against him.

There was a two-second silence on the other end of the phone.

"That sounds interesting."

"Are you interested?"

"Yes. When will you turn it on?"

"next month."

"Where's the script?"

"It's in my hands."

"I'm flying over now."

The phone hangs up.

Fu Yibai placed his phone on the table and tapped it lightly twice with his fingers.

The next morning at 10 a.m., Leonardo DiCaprio appeared in the Charter Pictures office.

He was wearing a dark gray casual suit, his white shirt collar was open, and his hair was a bit longer than when we last met, casually combed back.

Upon seeing Fu Yibai, he strode over, opened his arms, and warmly embraced Fu Yibai.

"pay."

"Being held by a man feels a little strange."

Fu Yibai patted Leonardo on the shoulder and teased him with a smile.

"Oh, pay."

Actually, I'm not used to hugging a man either.

As he spoke, he released Fu Yibai.

The two sat down on the sofa, and the assistant brought in two cups of coffee, then left and closed the door behind him.

Leonardo picked up his coffee, took a sip, and his gaze fell on Fu Yibai's face.

"Where's the script?"

Fu Yibai picked up the script of "The Hunt" from the coffee table and handed it over.

Leonardo took it and turned to the first page.

The office fell silent, save for the rustling sound of pages turning.

He read very slowly.

Page by page, line by line, his brows furrowed and then relaxed.

He turned to the last page, closed the script, and looked up.

"pay!

"Such a good script, you really intend for me to handle it?"

Leonardo DiCaprio has been trying to prove himself in terms of awards for the past two years.

He had read many award-winning scripts of all sizes and immediately recognized the potential of this script.

"Of course, I promised you before."

This notebook was made just for you.

"Oh! Pay up!"

You really do love me!

As he spoke, Leonardo leaned his face closer.

"Get lost! Don't disgust me!"

Fu Yibai slapped him down.

"Hahaha.

Pay up! Thanks a lot!

"Shall I make the arrangements tonight?"

Leonardo raised an eyebrow at Fu Yibai.

"You'd better behave yourself."

I'll go back and study the script carefully; filming starts next month.

Once we win the award, there will be plenty of time to celebrate.

"Oh, yes."

The movie is the most important.

Okay, I'll go back now and study the character carefully.

Fu Yibai stood up and took his hand.

See you next month.

See you next month.

Leonardo walked to the door, then stopped and looked back.

"Thank you, thank you."

The door closed.