Chapter 97 The Earth is Too Dangerous, I Want to Return to Mars
Xiao Peng looked at Elizabeth in surprise. Is this an invitation to join the entertainment industry? But he wasn't stupid and immediately figured out the problem: "Is it because of 'Nightingale'?"
Elizabeth laughed. "Of course. After seeing the news report, I decided to find you to make a film. The harmonious beauty between man and nature, and the visual impact of the giant shark, are so exciting just thinking about it!"
Only when Xiao Peng heard this did he finally understand.
"You're here just for this, why are you being so secretive?" Xiao Peng said helplessly, "All of you in the entertainment industry are like this. That Malin is the same. She wears big sunglasses everywhere she goes, afraid people won't recognize her. But how can she be that famous? You're making such a big deal out of something so simple!"
"Marlene?" Elizabeth was stunned: "Marlene Walter?"
Xiao Peng nodded after hearing this: "Of course it's her. I see you're all in the entertainment industry. So you all know each other."
Elizabeth said, "We know her, but she may not know us."
"Oh." Xiao Peng suddenly realized that the film and television industry is divided into first-tier, second-tier, and third-tier industries. It seems that these two are not of high rank.
Why is Connie so secretive? Does she really think she's a celebrity?
It’s the same in China. There are often some small-time celebrities who feel good about themselves and go out with a bunch of bodyguards, acting more arrogantly than national leaders. But who knows who you are?
"Well, I have a question," Xiao Peng asked. "If you need Nightingale to perform, I understand. But why are you looking for me? I've never been exposed to film and television acting before. I know I'm not cut out for the film and television industry."
Elizabeth nodded and said, "Indeed, initially we only intended to discuss with you the Nightingale shark's cooperation in the filming, but last night Connie strongly requested your cooperation."
Xiao Peng felt a headache when he heard the words 'last night', but out of curiosity he still asked, "Then may I know why?"
Elizabeth smiled and said, "For reasons of visual aesthetics, Asian men weren't originally in my casting choices. After all, racial differences mean Asian men tend to be smaller, which wouldn't produce a good visual effect in filming. But last night, Connie told me that Asian men's hardness and stamina are amazing! It's a truly unique experience. So, I immediately found an editor and wrote a script with you as the main character. Perhaps it will spark new ideas for my future artistic creations. You can take a look at the script and let me know!"
After saying that, she took out a document from her backpack and placed it on the table.
Xiao Peng felt a little confused: "Elizabeth, what did you say? What about 'specifications', 'hardness', and 'endurance'? I hope I'm wrong, but your words are really too easy to be misunderstood!"
Elizabeth said, "If you have any questions, you'll know after reading the script. You'll just need to play yourself in the film we're filming. It's basically about what happened when mother and daughter traveled to Marseille, met you, and vacationed at sea together."
Xiao Peng picked up the script on the table, glanced at it for a few seconds, and then threw it back onto the table like a bomb. His voice changed as he spoke: "Are you looking for me to film a romantic action movie?"
Elizabeth laughed. "Yes, to be honest, I'm surprised you didn't recognize Connie. This is Connie Carter, the most famous romantic action star in France! Her beauty isn't limited to romantic action movies. She also starred in 'Beautiful Sicily'. Don't you usually watch romantic action movies?"
Xiao Peng was a little embarrassed. "Well, I said I haven't seen it, so you think I'm showing off, but I'm from China, and romantic action movies are illegal in our country. I personally don't like romantic action movies. I always feel that such movies tend to objectify and dominate women."
Elizabeth shook her head after hearing this and said, "No, no, no, no, how could you think that? You have to understand that it's not because of romantic action movies that people devalue women. Romantic action movies are not sex education films. How come no one thinks that's the real world when there are flying superheroes in movies, but they think that's reality when they see romantic action movies? We never ask people to imitate us, nor do we tell others to follow our ideas. This is a kind of beauty, an art!"
Xiao Peng was dumbfounded. After a moment, he shook his head and said, "I'm sorry, I can't agree with you. We Chinese are quite conservative. I can't accept what you said."
"Conservative? Huh?" Connie Carter on the side said with disdain: "Your behavior last night was not what you said."
Xiao Peng was also a little embarrassed. He defended himself by saying, "I was drunk yesterday!"
"Excuse me, but 'being drunk' is not a good excuse to shirk responsibility!" Connie said disdainfully, "I think it's more like your own nature."
Xiao Peng shrugged, not knowing what to say. He changed the subject and said, "I never thought a romantic action movie would require a script!"
"Of course!" Elizabeth said, "How can we film without a script? Without an excellent script from the Screenwriters Guild, we can't even make a film! You don't think our films are as low-level as Japanese romantic action movies, do you? A good story and beautiful images are essential for true art! We have top-notch screenwriters, top-notch lighting, top-notch cinematographers, and top-notch actors!"
Xiao Peng looked at Elizabeth's serious expression and didn't know what to say. Well, this topic couldn't continue. He picked up the coffee and took a sip. All he could think about was how to return the bail money to them and leave.
Mom, Earth is too dangerous, I want to go back to Mars!
Elizabeth saw Xiao Peng was silent, thinking he was considering it. She hurriedly said, "Xiao, are you worried about the cost? I could see yesterday that you're quite financially capable, but I've discussed with our company and we're willing to pay you and the shark named Nightingale an appearance fee of €500,000! Believe me, this fee is much higher than what a top-tier action film actress would earn! We also have experience shooting underwater action films, and our photography team is very professional. We're currently filming a new film at Cape Adeg, and you can come and see it."
Xiao Peng was stunned: "Where?"
"Cape Adeg," Elizabeth repeated.
Xiao Peng blinked. What's that saying? It takes a lot of effort to find something, but it comes without any effort.
You can go to the Cousteau family database and take a look!
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