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Chapter 142 Set sail
Columbia Film and Television Corporation, one of the six major film and television companies in Hollywood, is a well-deserved giant.

In the office, producer Larry is on an important call.

"Okay, I understand. But this needs to be reassessed."

"He may not be the most suitable, but...he may not be inappropriate either."

Larry hung up the phone after finishing the last sentence, and complained to Roland, the crew director who had just hung up the phone, annoyed, "What the hell happened? Why did Jimmy even make such a call?" Jimmy said Columbia's executive vice president, with a high position and authority, did not speak easily.

Roland also smiled wryly, but spread his hands helplessly.

Film and television production in Hollywood is an extremely serious matter, especially for blockbuster films, it is a game of various factors.

The casting of "2012" was already close to dust, but Warner's Andy suddenly used his personal relationship to insert Gan Jing at a high price.

But even so, Roland and Larry didn't intend to use a Chinese as the male lead, let alone a Chinese who had never proven himself.

Both of them saw Gan Jing's experience on his resume. Obviously, acting in "Mei Lanfang" was not a big deal for them, and investing in "The Hangover" was just the young man's luck.

"John is still waiting for my reply." Roland sighed, and said quietly, "What the hell! This oriental man still has such energy? No, I firmly disagree with letting him play the role. This is not a joke."

With a budget of around $2012 million, "2" is an out-and-out blockbuster. Of course, a lot of the budget will be spent on special effects, but even so, no one will make fun of the characters in such a film.

What's more, this is a film dominated by the giant Columbia.

Larry nodded slowly, closed his eyes slightly, and recalled the image of Gan Jing he had seen once in his mind. This young man is a bit too young, and if he puts on old makeup, it will probably be against harmony.

He is a producer, a job that usually earns money by opening his mouth and making phone calls, but he must also withstand pressure when necessary-now, the necessary time has arrived.

Just as he was making up his mind, Larry's cell phone rang again suddenly. He took a look, and finally showed a smile that he hadn't seen for a long time on his serious face.

"Hey, Dad, why did you call me all of a sudden? I'll take Harry to see you and Mom on Saturday." Larry said relaxedly. Talking about family life after work can make him feel better.

"What? You're the character who asked Forrest Gump?" Larry's expression changed from relaxed to surprised so quickly that it seemed a little distorted to the onlooker Roland.

"You don't know Forrest Gump, how could..." Larry was puzzled after being shocked, and then turned into a wry smile when he heard something.

When he hung up the phone, his expression became very depressed.

"What's going on?" Director Roland asked knowingly.

Larry gritted his teeth suddenly and said: "My dad actually became A-Gump's lobbyist. He said that one of his close friends was saved by A-Gump! He said that good people should be rewarded! He said... oh my god , this Forrest Gump!"

"He's starting to make me hate him a little bit!" Larry hated other people interfering with his work, which made projects feel off track.

However, after a few seconds, when he calmed down, he saw the director Roland looking at his phone frowning. While guessing whether the content of the phone was also another lobbyist, Larry frowned and said to Roland, "I'm a little I admire him."

Roland nodded in agreement, keenly aware of the producer's loose attitude, and asked softly, "So?"

Larry stood up and went to the window and opened the blinds to let in the evening light.

"Maybe you can try it."

The light in the office was brighter, but Roland frowned deeply.

It is not a very pleasant thing for the crew to replace the male lead who has almost been confirmed at such a moment.

"We need to determine the role as soon as possible." Roland reminded, "We need to leave enough time for post-production special effects."

Larry turned around, rubbed his forehead a little rudely, and said expressionlessly, "I hate him even more now."

Both people in the office knew who this "he" was.

……

"Forrest Gump, you're in trouble."

Andy said trouble, but there was a triumphant smile on his face.

Gan Jing sat obediently across from him: "How do you say?"

"You're going to go through an audition." Andy added, playing with the pen in his hand, "more stringent."

Gan Jing was delighted, looked at the smile on his face, and said with the same smile: "That seems like a sweet trouble?"

Andy laughed loudly, the gold-rimmed glasses on the bridge of his nose trembled with his gaffe, but Gan Jing just smiled, curious about the reaction of this cold-faced manager.

"To be honest, I didn't think you still had a chance." Andy laughed enough, couldn't help but shook his head and said, "I just try again out of our agreement, and for this, I owe a very precious favor .”

"Hey, the result hasn't been decided yet, has it?" Gan Jing was also worried about the final result while being happy.

Andy behind the desk stared at Gan Jing with his blue eyes, regained his previous calm appearance, and said lightly: "Superstars need some luck, but at present, your luck is not bad, isn't it?"

Gan Jing nodded amusedly.

"At the very least, you already have the luck of a superstar and a very high starting point." Andy said in a distant tone, "This kind of starting point is not available to thousands of handsome men and women. To get such an opportunity, you can only slowly audition from the side effects and supporting roles."

"You're lucky." Andy repeated the comment again.

After taking a sip of tea, Gan Jing said with his moistened throat, "We should focus on the next step. You should let my luck continue."

"Of course." Andy stood up gracefully, took a folder from the desk and handed it over.

"What is this?" Gan Jing took it casually, flipped through and found many awkward words.

"This is a more detailed course material. Your body, pronunciation, and movement habits all need to be recreated according to the script. But these are just details. Now our most important thing is to maximize the box office gimmick on you, and then let Columbia's people receive."

"Sounds like your job."

Andy smiled and sat back again: "It's my honor."

"Okay." Gan Jing glanced at the dizzying English words on the information, and said, "Then let's work hard together."

"Set sail, Forrest Gump."

Andy showed a slight smile, but Gan Jing was dumbfounded by his sudden Chinese.

Well, set sail!
(End of this chapter)