1332 Episode 1332 Cameo

Although they are also actors, from an objective point of view, there should be no difference between them, but from a subjective point of view, actors still have a huge difference because of the size of the stage they show.

After a long period of development, after entering the 1990s, actors were basically film actors, TV actors, stage or drama actors.

Among them, due to the special and limited stage, the influence of stage plays and drama actors is limited after all. Even long-lived plays such as "The Phantom of the Opera" and "Cat" that tour around the world are affected by the space and performance of the theater. Due to the limitation of the number of screenings, their influence cannot be compared with that of movies and TV. Therefore, the influence of stage or drama actors is naturally slightly less.

However, compared with movies and TV, due to the particularity of stage plays and dramas, the requirements for actors' basic skills and acting skills are higher, in other words, they are more professional. The reason for having to go through stage play or drama baptism. Similar to Helen - Mirren (Helen. Mirren), Maggie - Smith (Maggie. Smith) and other old actors, even after becoming famous, they are still active in stage plays. So did Katharine Hepburn.

In addition to stage plays, the influence of TV and movies should not be underestimated. Whether it is the degree of communication or the depth of influence, they are leaders in the entertainment industry. Among them, people generally refer to TV as a small screen and a movie as a big screen. This is not only the difference in size, but also the difference in influence, effect of works, and degree of attention.

The difference in actors' remuneration is part of the difference. There are only a handful of TV actors who can earn 500,000 yuan per episode. Even in the distant 2014, there were no more than 20 TV drama actors who were paid more than 500,000 yuan per episode. It means that they worked hard for an entire season, nearly nine months, and no more than 20 actors were paid $10 million.

This is far from the salary data of movie actors. In 2014, after deducting 20 million club members, almost second-tier actors could get more than 8 million US dollars in salary, and their working hours were far longer than TV actors. short.

Of course, the more important thing is the influence of the work. TV dramas are subject to the length of the page and the length of the broadcast. People who are willing to insist on watching the entire TV series in front of the small screen for a long time are only a small group of people. In the long history of TV dramas, it is quite rare for a drama to have an average rating of more than 20 million.

If you simply count a movie ticket of ten dollars, there are more than 150 movies with a box office of more than 200 million in North American film history - this does not count the overseas box office.

Not to mention the impact on the audience, the impact on the society, the status in history, etc., the film can be said to be a comprehensive leader.

It is precisely because of this that actors in stage plays or dramas and TV dramas all hope to appear on the big screen and become movie actors, which is like an "upgrade", and many movie actors can no longer get along in the film circle, and appear in On a TV screen, it is also often considered a "downgrade".

Of course, there are exceptions. After the start of the second decade of the 21st century, many outstanding film actors are willing to appear on TV series - but not long TV series, but short stories, TV movies, miniseries, etc. , because TV stations headed by HBO are often able to launch high-quality episodes and attract top movie actors to join.

However, this is only a few exceptions.

Now in 1995, it's almost a rarity for a movie actor to appear on a TV screen. If a TV actor can succeed in the film field, people will praise him for "finally breaking through". So it's almost unbelievable that "Friends" sent an invitation to Hugo, even after the first season of "Friends" was a huge hit.

Hugo is currently standing at the top of the pyramid in Hollywood. Almost everyone is paying attention to what Hugo's next work will be. Major film companies have broken their heads for this, and even major TV shows have After doing everything possible to invite Hugo to attend, now "Friends" is so bold to issue an invitation, which can be said to be beyond their own power.

That's why Rick asks, "Would you like to make a cameo appearance?"

For many actors, this invitation is certainly not worth mentioning, and top stars like Tom Cruise and Arnold Schwarzenegger would not care about such an invitation at all. Of course, with the growing influence of "Friends" in the United States, more and more big-name stars are willing to make cameo appearances, but that's a story later. does not have such influence.

"Of course, why not?" Hugo's idea was very simple, not only because he liked the "Friends" series, but also because he never gave up the idea of ​​trying comedy. Hugo's "strict level" for TV series and movies "But don't care at all. "I thought Jennifer was just talking casually, but I didn't expect that the crew really had this idea."

Rick heard the lightheartedness in Hugo's words, but he was a little hesitant, but after thinking about it, he still didn't say what he thought, but simply nodded, "I know, I'll do it now. Reply to the crew and see what roles they have for you."

Hugo laughed, "I hope it's not a simple and superficial character like a super handsome guy, you know." Hugo's words also made Rick laugh. Hugo's interest in comedy, Rick has always been know.

"Don't worry, I'm also looking forward to your comedy performance." Rick responded with a smile.

After hanging up the phone, Rick couldn't help but fell silent, he needed to sort out his thoughts. Not only about 20th Century Fox, but also about "Friends".

The rise of "Friends" is a miracle. This work, which no one was optimistic about at the production stage, but under the ingenious operation of the brokerage company, not only persuaded Warner Bros. to invest in the production, but also packaged and sold it to NBC. And created an excellent record of ratings on the TV screen.

The brokerage company behind this is the International Innovation Management Company. Nancy Josephson (Nancy. Josephson) single-handedly facilitated this plan. From the screenwriter to the producer, from the director to the actors, all were selected and recommended by Nancy. , and then packaged together to create "Friends".

Nancy Josephson, the daughter of Marvin Josephson, was a lawyer and turned into an agent. She is also a midnight politician. After the change, the newly emerging brokerage force of the international innovation management company.

Although it is said that the entertainment industry is like this, there is no absolute enemy, only eternal interests. This is true for almost every company. There are parts with conflicts of interest and parts of interest cooperation; but Hugo and International Innovation Management Company, Rick and International Innovation The management company is quite special.

Rick was originally worried that Hugo's appearance in "Friends" would boost the arrogance of International Innovation Management, and he didn't know how the screenwriters under International Innovation Management would write scripts for Hugo, but this idea just flashed. It's over.

Those who make big things don’t stick to trifles. Rick knows that his vision cannot be limited to that point, otherwise he will be no different from Marvin. If Endeavour Elite Brokerage wants to make a breakthrough in Hollywood, how to suppress the enemy and how to fight with him? Enemy cooperation is just as important, which is a required course.

What's more, Rick also believes that it is really appropriate to use Hugo as a pioneer to test the current attitude of international innovation management companies. Because even the three major Hollywood brokerage companies will not confront Hugo head-on-everyone knows that the works that Hugo participated in are likely to be the guarantee of success, and the Endeavour Elite Brokerage Company has not yet been able to package and produce In the case of a work, any position in which Hugo participated in the work was the focus of competition for others.

Therefore, Hugo's role in "Friends" is definitely not a problem, on the contrary, the attitude of the international innovation management company can be seen.

In addition, although the crew members of "Friends" are all from the International Innovation Management Company, the production company is Warner Bros., and the producer is also sent by Warner Bros. Rick remembered the "Tornado" that Warner Bros. was preparing in the early stage, and the "Sleepers".

The former is a commercial blockbuster. Rick doesn't think the script is suitable for Hugo, but it is quite suitable for Alex; the latter is Barry Levinson, who directed Hugo's debut "Diner". Barry intends to invite Hugo. , starring Kevin Bacon, and I heard that Robert De Niro is currently negotiating. Hugo should be interested in this work.

Therefore, at this time, Warner Bros. agreed to "Friends" to invite Hugo to make a cameo appearance. Rick felt that the deep meaning behind it was not so simple.

As for Hugo's cameo appearance in the TV series, Rick didn't care much. He also knew that Hugo was still in a buffer period and appeared in a TV series - and it was still a comedy, not to mention that Hugo also mentioned his friendship with Jennifer, All this is good for Hugo.

Moreover, Rick has absolute confidence that in the eyes of others, things that are "dropped in price" will be carried out by Hugo, and bad things will become good things. Rick began to look forward to Hugo's role in "Friends". He didn't know what kind of comedy Hugo would contribute, or what the finished product would look like.

Thinking of this, Rick called the producer of "Friends" first, settled the matter in a few words, and waited for the crew to submit the script. If there are no major problems with the script, this cameo is basically a done deal-although there is currently no Sign the contract; then Rick called Ali Emmanuel, Tom Strickler, Karl Earl and others over, and they needed to discuss it in detail.

Rick is also aware that recently Hollywood seems to be picking up steam again.