Four Hundred and Seven - I'll Go Tomorrow

After three years of filming with Wayne and three years as an assistant director, Zack Snyder’s name appeared three times in a row in the credits of the producer of “Joker,” “The Return of the Joker,” and “Batman Begins.” superior.

But these did not bring him more attention. The media, fans, film critics and production companies still gave all their attention to the film director.

In the past few years, Zack Snyder has been studying patiently, trying to imitate everything about Wayne.

In the crew, he is the assistant director who arranges specific shooting work. Wayne never suppresses his ideas and occasionally gives him the opportunity to take the camera with his own hands. As early as the production of "The Return of the Clown", he shot a lot of shots by himself. lens.

Gradually, the core creative team surrounding Wayne also discovered that Zack Snyder has grown very quickly. What is important is that his shooting techniques and production concepts are almost the same as Wayne's, especially for large-scale lenses. application.

It was clear to everyone that Wayne valued the former commercial director very much. Sure enough, this guy didn't have to work hard for too long before he got his first opportunity to host a filming. And he didn't just start with a small-budget movie. When the opportunity came up, he made a big-budget science fiction movie with a production cost of 80 million.

Hollywood has always been inseparable from human connections and support, and fairness has always been relative. As a novice director who was taking the camera alone for the first time, Zack Snyder started his directing career in this way.

When "The Matrix" held a press conference for its new film, no one in the outside media, including the producer Warner Bros., had high expectations for him.

The US$40 million invested by Warner Bros. was still soliciting money from the film investment fund. It can be seen that the reason why the producers are willing to invest is mainly because of Wayne's face.

Therefore, from the beginning of the preparation of the film, Zack Snyder has been very clear that the main investor of this film is Greenberg Studio, which means that the only people who have the most confidence in him and unswervingly support him are Wayne.

After the filming of the movie started, he has been holding his breath, wanting to prove his ability to the outside world and slap all the media who looked down on him and made fun of him in the face.

Therefore, when filming in Australia, even though the new crew had various problems and conflicts, he never lost his temper, suppressed his personality, and always worked hard to maintain the normal operation of the crew.

When all the work on "The Matrix" was completed and several consecutive internal test screenings were well received, although he was excited, he did not let go of all his worries. In the past few years in Hollywood, he had seen too many pre-release scenes. It received rave reviews and was a box office disaster upon its release that no one cared about.

Not to mention, "The Shawshank Redemption", a work with consistently high professional and fan ratings, reminds him all the time that the quality of a film and its performance in the theater market are two different things.

With "The Matrix" officially opening on a large scale, Wayne did not hesitate to personally lead the public opinion, and Warner Bros. was forced to invest a lot of promotional resources. All of Zack Snyder's uneasiness is also reflected in the box office statistics of the first day. Time disappeared.

When he led the creative team on the flight to New York for promotion, he was sure of one thing. His film would not provide money to Wayne. Basically, it would not be difficult to recover the investment from the theater market. .

After taking off the pressure, he realized that he still underestimated the box office potential of the film. When flying from New York to Boston, there were sporadic media and fans waiting at the airport. When flying from Boston to Phoenix, the crew and creators were already greatly impressed. Fans and media were inundated.

Everyone is shouting for the cool Neo and screaming for the sexy and charming Trinity. As the box office of "The Matrix" continues to rise, the popularity of the main participants in the crew has also exploded across North America in a few days.

Unlike actors who stand in front of the stage and enjoy great fame, Zack Snyder did not receive too many cheers from movie fans. In any case, the public does not care who the movie director is.

On the contrary, among the media and industry insiders, his name has gained more weight. This situation was particularly obvious at the end of the promotional event and the moment he flew back to Los Angeles.

His agent received countless phone calls, some wanted to chat with him, some companies directly sent project intentions, and even six giants extended an olive branch to him.

The first film he directed, in the fierce competition that he participated in head-on, earned a box office of 170 million U.S. dollars in North America alone, and a global box office of more than 320 million U.S. dollars. This opening result exceeded 99% of film directors. How could he not let it go? The production company is excited.

In the past two days, Zack Snyder has been fighting in his heart. Others don't know it, but he certainly knows it. The reason why Wayne is willing to train him, support him, and personally screenwriter, produce, and invest in movies to protect him is that I want him to grow up quickly.

From the earliest time he learned Wayne's working methods and shooting style, he started to have his own ideas. His basic production style is still relatively close to Wayne's. He is also willing to follow this path and join DC Comics together in the future. Changing plans.

It's not a secret, he has known for a long time that he is suitable for the DC comic series.

However, in the past few days after returning to Los Angeles, he was faced with various temptations regardless of the cost, and his thoughts became a little looser. The career planning opinions given by his agent also clearly pointed out various advantages and disadvantages.

It's not that Zack Snyder is not firm in his heart, it's that some people have given him too much, much more than he is worth.

During the party this evening, he received another message from his manager, which was extremely heart-warming.

He could no longer stay in that manor. Every time he saw Wayne, he felt like a despicable betrayer. The hesitation in his heart was like a thorn, always reminding him that he should go. Follow your own path.

"Zach, if you stay with Wayne Greenberg, all people will see is his dazzling and great light. No matter how good you are, you will only be a foil in the end, unless you are willing to do so in your heart. "

The voice of his agent Frank came over the phone. He understood that what the agent said made sense, and that all this was for his own career development, but he still felt uncomfortable.

Sitting by the window of his apartment, Zack Snyder looked at the dark night in Los Angeles. He held the phone in his silent hand and took out a pack of cigarettes from his pants pocket with the other hand.

When the green tobacco wisps floated, he suddenly realized that he was imitating Wayne even when he was smoking, especially the brand of cigarettes in his hand.

"No, Frank, now that I have proven my ability, all projects that will be filmed in the future will be hosted by me." Zack Snyder suddenly spoke to the phone, breaking the long silence. "Warner Bros. and Wayne will not restrict me. I can still guarantee this. There is no need for us to leave the Warner Bros. platform."

Despite the inner struggle, he was still trying to convince his agent, or in other words, trying to convince himself.

"Don't be stupid, Zach." The agent's persuasion came immediately over the phone, his voice full of to the point. "Only by leaving Warner Bros. will you be able to obtain the status and rights similar to Wayne Greenberg's at Warner Bros. in another large company. The opportunity now is very important to you..."

The career prospects described by words such as "possible" and "similar" mentioned by the agent are indeed very touching at a certain moment. As an aspiring film director, who wouldn’t want to be like Wayne, who decides on his own projects and has companies rushing to pay for any film he wants to make?

But in the entire Hollywood, there are not many directors who can obtain such rights. The only few who are part of the capital themselves have long been separated from the circle of workers.

"Okay, I'll go tomorrow and let's talk first."

Zack Snyder interrupted his agent. There was a pause on the other end of the phone, and then another voice came immediately. "Don't worry, I will arrange everything. We can first listen to the treatment they give you. The worst is to maintain the status quo, isn't it..."

Yes, the worst is to maintain the status quo. He hung up the phone, picked up the beer on the table and drank it all in one gulp. He took one last look at the quiet night sky outside the window, then turned and walked towards the bedroom.

The night passed quietly, and Los Angeles resumed its hustle and bustle again. The fierce competition for summer movies continues. The main movie viewing choices for movie fans this weekend are "Mission: Impossible", "Twister" and "The Matrix".

A Bentley commercial vehicle stopped in front of a club in Beverly. After getting out of the car, Michael Ovitz raised his wrist to look at the time, straightened his suit and walked in.

Arriving in a private box, while waiting, he cast his eyes on the newspaper on the table.

This is a good place for most business meetings. The good privacy and quiet environment naturally give people a sense of security.

"At around 5 o'clock yesterday evening, Tom Cruise and his wife appeared at the door of Greenberg Manor on the top of Beverly Hills. Our reporter learned that they were here to attend Wayne Greenberg's event. Private parties.

It can be said that the Greenberg Manor last night was full of stars. Not only Tom Cruise and his wife, but also celebrities who were photographed now include Christian Bale, Ralph Fiennes, Will... Mr. and Mrs. Smith and others..."

"The car of the CEO of Warner Bros. appeared in front of Greenberg Manor, where celebrities gathered last night..."

"Black movie star Will Smith and his wife, driving..."

Originally, Michael Ovitz just wanted to read the reports about the summer box office. After flipping through a few newspapers, he reluctantly discovered that the headlines of today's entertainment section were almost all occupied by last night's party.

Even though he had sold all his CAA shares, he still felt a pity that those idiots were able to let go of a big client like Wayne Greenberg in order to fight for the rights after he left.

Just look at his influence now to see how much CAA has lost.