Senior Superstar

For Li Shixin's proposal, production manager Bob Coulson was very interested.

In this time and space, DC has not been incorporated by Warner, but is just a cultural company that relies on animation and copyright development as its main business.

In recent years, although it has been adapting its own animation works for film and television, the business situation is very general.

The main reason for this phenomenon is that the quality of film and television works adapted by DC is unstable.

It's either a masterpiece or a hit on the street, with almost no middle layer.

As we all know, DC's heroes are different from Marvel's. Compared with Marvel who likes superheroes with great personality and characteristics, DC is more willing to use heroes as carriers in its works to discuss human and philosophical issues.

In terms of depth, Marvel is hard to beat.

But in terms of the ability to collect money, DC can't beat Marvel anyway.

In view of this embarrassing situation, DC has actually tried to authorize the adaptation of its own comic characters in recent years.

Of course, it is impossible for a popular character like Superman Batman to be external.

But similar to "Captain Atomic", "Green Lantern" and "General Glory", DC has sold a lot of adaptation rights for second-tier or even third-tier works.

Some are jointly developed, and some are directly sold out the right to adapt - anyway, DC itself is unable to develop derivative works for these less popular characters.

DC's wishful thinking is very clear, the adaptation works are popular and can drive comics. After all, the copyright of comics is always in his own hands. But if the adaptation hits the street, it will not do any harm to oneself if it has nothing to do with the DC story line and the official does not admit it.

Now that he heard that Li Shixin is interested in the role of the clown, and would rather use the film salary in exchange for the right to adapt this role, Bob Coulson's mind became lively.

"Li, can you tell me why you are so interested in the role of the clown?"

Facing Bob Coulson's question, Li Shixin shrugged his shoulders.

"Who wouldn't like a big villain who purely likes to use crime to consider human nature?"

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Only you?

Li Shixin's answer left Bob Coulson speechless.

The Joker's popularity is quite high among Marvel's villains, especially among comic fans.

But the character's popularity is high solely because he is Batman's toughest opponent.

It can be said that the existence of this character makes Batman so great.

But the role itself, there is no room for scrutiny. Because in DC's role setting, this is a pure villain, a pervert who turns evil into the joy of life!

Such a role does not have much commercial value in the eyes of the company.

"Li, I hope you can think about it carefully. The company has a high probability of selling the adaptation and derivative authorization of the Joker. But I need to remind you that the opponent of the Joker, that is, Batman, will never be allowed to appear in any non In the film and television works produced by DC. That is to say, you can change the clown, but you can never bring Batman. Even if you borrow the name of Batman, it is not allowed to appear in the adaptation. Even so, you still insist Your decision?"

What the old man wants is a clown, why is Batman here to join in the fun?

"Can."

After thinking about it, Li Shixin nodded.

"That's good. I will pass on your request to the company. The authorization of the adaptation requires the consent of the copyright department. If there is any news, I will let you know as soon as possible."

Bob Coulson smiled slightly, and gave a relatively safe answer.

"Well, I look forward to your good news."

Li Shixin chuckled and stood up from his chair.

"Lee. Wait a minute."

Just when Li Shixin was about to say goodbye and leave, Nolan, who was sitting behind the judges' seat, stopped him again.

"What else is there?"

Turning around, Li Shixin asked with a smile.

"When you were talking with Bob just now, I thought about it. I think the role of the clown should be fatter. You look too thin now. If possible, I hope to gain weight for this role. "

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Looking at his current perfect male figure, Li Shixin was speechless for a while.

An An Xiaoxiao was not there.

If An Xiaoxiao was here, she would probably drool happily when she heard the technical requirement of "gaining weight for the character".

"Then director, to what extent should I gain weight?"

After scanning Li Shixin's slender figure of over 1.80 meters, Nolan pursed his lips.

"Twenty kilograms. I don't want that kind of strong fat, but a morbid one, which is similar to the obese body after the abuse of drug hormones."

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"I try my best."

Li Shixin, who had never gained weight in two lifetimes, grinned.

Coming out of DC, Li Shixin first let Zhou Yi and Woods communicate.

Although he never cared about his nominal brokerage company in North America, in any case, the details had to be passed here.

Li Shixin is still very concerned about the authorization of the adaptation of the clown. If something goes wrong because of this link, it will not be worth it.

However, the disadvantages of reporting everything to Woods were immediately revealed.

As soon as Li Shixin got home, Zhao Jinzhi called over there.

In the courtyard of the villa, Los Angeles in March has come to a good time.

The warm spring made the whole world lively. Sitting on the green lawn, feeling the tranquility of the end of the world with no neighbors around, Li Shixin grinned and picked up the phone.

"crooked?"

"Brother. Should I congratulate you for passing the audition, or should I condemn you for taking another notorious villain role?"

"Ah, hahaha, why don't you ask me if I had lunch?"

Hearing the resentment and helplessness in Zhao Jinzhi's tone on the other end of the phone, Li Shixin laughed dryly.

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For Li Shixin, Zhao Jinzhi was completely speechless.

The audition invitation sent to Woodtz by DC did not specify the role. She originally thought that DC wanted to use Li Shixin's fame to curry favor with Chinese movie fans.

Unexpectedly, Li Shixin took on another villain after Hannibal.

Zhao Jinzhi naturally knew the role of the clown.

In fact, since the 1980s, as the image of Batman has become popular around the world, the comic character of the Joker has also become well known to the world.

In the 86, 91 and 01 versions of the Batman movie, the Joker, as Brook's rival, has also entered the screen from the comics many times.

As a big shot in the circle, it's hard for Zhao Jinzhi not to know.

But she never expected that this role would fall to Li Shixin one day.

"Are you addicted to playing villains?"

"Forehead"

Facing Zhao Jinzhi's questioning, Li Shixin was speechless for a while.

"never mind."

Knowing Li Shixin's character of being unable to pull back ten bulls once he decides on one thing, Zhao Jinzhi muttered feebly.

"I called you not to blame you, but to inform you of something."

I knew little sister Zhao was the best!

Li Shixin chuckled, and said with a playful smile;

"What's the matter?"

"Get ready and ask Zhou Yi to prepare some affordable outfits for you. Just now there is news from the company that "The Silence of the Lambs" has passed the jury's vote and has been shortlisted for this year's Oscar."

Oh Yo?

Hearing this news, Li Shixin regained his spirits instantly.

The film king is waving to the old man!