The Best Director

"Wow, sweethearts, thank you, thank you for your enthusiasm!"

Wang Yang has had an amazing talent since he was a child, that is, he is particularly popular with animals such as dogs. Maybe it is just his own illusion. Anyway, even fierce dogs like German Shepherds are overwhelmed by his charm. When he Walking into the green lawn of the kennel, more than ten or twenty dogs all welcomed him very much, and surrounded him enthusiastically. Although the way they shook their heads and waggled their tails was not honest, they didn't have much ferocious look, as if they knew he was the director.

If you zoom in and out on the dogs, you will find that he is not the only one. Under the blue sky, Wang Yang, Nancy and others are walking on the broad lawn, playing with the dogs. Observe their various postures.

"Simultaneous shooting" is bound to be an extremely difficult challenge. The teams of both "I Am Legend" and "Infernal Affairs" must have a high degree of tacit understanding, ability and diligence. There must also be some tacit understanding between the two teams to support the director and others running on both sides. , there is no doubt that it is difficult to have such an effect in the first cooperation, so Wang Yang called on many capable men to join the team and hold important positions to help him complete this "impossible mission."

It can be said that one call gets a hundred responses! Various departments were quickly formed and infused with new blood. Nancy Lenore will serve as one of the assistant directors of "I Am Legend", the first assistant director and one of the deputy directors of "Infernal Affairs"; and she will serve as one of the producers of " "Chainsaw 4" is about to start filming, and she has so much work to do that she is even busier than Wang Yang.

Wang Yang is really not used to losing Joshua, his production assistant for many years, but Joshua is actively looking for potential horror scripts to participate in next year's Sundance Film Festival, although he wants to come back to help. , but Wang Yang rejected his enthusiasm. He had his own sky.

Although she wears multiple hats, Nancy's job is mainly to assist in coordination, arrange shooting schedules, communicate intentions on behalf of the director, etc. Most of them are of a logistical nature, as are other logistical staff; however, the creative departments of the two films each have their own teams. , settings, props, art, lighting, etc., obviously not everyone feels that they can freely switch between "shooting at the same time". In order to avoid inefficiency and mess up, Wang Yang did not dare to force himself to make the most appropriate invitation arrangements, such as Valle Pfister served as the cinematographer for "I Am Legend" and Harry George served as the cinematographer for "The Departed".

"Which dog do you like?" Judith, the owner of the kennel, looked proud. She pointed at the running dogs and introduced to Wang Yang and others next to them: "They are all well-trained. Excellent dog, that one is called Anna, she is three years old, very smart and well-behaved, Anna! Come here! That one is called Jack..."

"OK..." Wang Yang observed the dogs intently, and stroked Anna's head as she ran over, and she licked his palm a few times. In fact, the camera feel of each German shepherd dog is not much different, and the screen chemistry with Will Smith is the same, but their posture, body shape, and appearance are still different. Wang Yang took the lead in eliminating some dogs that were too good-looking. Standard and non-standard dogs, he had no idea of ​​wearing makeup; then dogs that were too big, too small, too fierce, too serious, too melancholy... were eliminated.

Because "Sam" is one of the reasons for Neville to keep going. He is the glimmer of hope, Neville's last family member. He is both a partner and a child, a gentle and upright person who makes people feel lively and cute, not very powerful but trustworthy. Best for dogs.

Sam is like an ordinary domestic dog. When he runs happily, everyone will smile; when he runs around disobediently, everyone will worry; when he fights to the death with zombie dogs, everyone will choke; When people die in Neville's arms, people's emotions will experience the greatest explosion. Therefore, the remaining seven dogs are all of average quality, decent appearance, and cute smiles. Anna, who has a black back, muzzle, and erect ears, was also selected.

Wang Yang has never worried about training from the beginning. The seven dogs are indeed smart and well-trained. In the subsequent "talent show" stage, they completed the instructions such as following, jumping obstacles, and staring very well. What was going on at this time was "reading lines". With Judith's instructions, the seven dogs started barking in unison: "Woof, woof, woof, woof -" and then performed alone again...

"They are really excellent." Wang Yang praised a few words. After exchanging opinions with Nancy and others, he finally reluctantly eliminated the two dogs that "read the words" too fast. He watched the two dogs stretch out Big Tongue was taken away panting, and he couldn't help but sigh, but there were still five more! There are only two places.

"Look at me..." Wang Yang bent down on his knees and looked at Anna who was squatting on the lawn. Next to her, Nancy held her cell phone to record the time. The stopwatch kept ticking every second until a long time later. , Anna tilted her head before ending, and then came the next dog.

He adopted this method, firstly because the dogs need to make eye contact, and secondly to give them a chance to show off. The two dogs that finally won were Anna and Lourdes, who were a three-year-old girl and boy respectively. will co-star as Sam. In addition, a German Shepherd puppy is needed to play "Puppy Sam", but we won't choose it here. We will find an actor in New York before filming, otherwise, after several months of selection, the puppy will turn into a big dog.

After returning home that day, Danny sniffed around Wang Yang for a long time and couldn't drive him away. What the old guy didn't know was that he almost had a little friend. While at the kennel during the day, Wang Yang looked at those cute German shepherd babies. On a whim, Wang Yang wanted to take one home and grow up with Keke. However, after asking Jessica for her opinion, the two decided to wait for Keke to grow up. When she is old enough to take care of a dog, let her choose a favorite dog baby.

"Hi, Will, good evening! The dogs have settled down." In the brightly lit study room, Wang Yang chatted on the phone while writing. After telling Will Smith the general situation, he smiled and said, "Their The performance is incredible." Then Will's laughter came from the microphone in his ear: "Haha, that's great! I can't wait to see my opponent on the set." Wang Yang looked at the spinning pencil in his right hand, but became serious: " You will, by the way, I have an idea." Will then asked: "What?"

Wang Yang laughed and said seriously: "You know that Neville has very, very deep and complicated feelings for Sam. I wonder if you can raise Anna or Lude for a period of time to cultivate feelings and figure out Neville. In the future, To be more in tune with the scene during filming?”

"What a great idea!" Will was very interested when he heard it. His house was big enough, so it wouldn't be a problem to keep several dogs, and there were servants to help take care of them, which ensured that he wouldn't worry about being unable to get away, but Hands-on care and time really builds bonds! Will thought for a moment and replied: "This is a good idea, but Yang, I need to ask Jada and the children for their opinions." Wang Yang laughed and said: "Tell them it was Yang's idea! Will also laughed: "Then they will definitely agree."

Brothers Terry Smith and Jaden Smith regard Wang Yang as a god. The person who has been most affected by them in their childhood and now is almost not their father Will Smith, but the best and funniest magical Uncle Young! Terry was even prepared to join the school basketball team in high school to play basketball, and football practice and small achievements since he was a child came second. Jaden has always dreamed of joining Wang Yang's disciples, and then learned a strong Kung Fu, often at midnight When I dream back, I see that handsome and swift figure...

The youngest daughter of the Smith family, Willow Smith, was affected by this and it was hard not to like her powerful and interesting elder brother. As long as the three children unanimously approved it and it was beneficial to her husband's career, Jada Smith would definitely not be disappointed.

The two chatted for a few more words before ending the call. Will, who was at home, immediately held a family meeting and called his family members to the living room. Terry, 13, Jaden, 7, Vero, 5, and Willow, 34, Jada, under the gaze of everyone, Will told the matter, and finally said: "It was Yang's idea."

"Of course! Of course!" Jaden was the first to shout, dancing and waving his fists, shouting: "I can take care of Sam!" Terry also had an excited smile on his face and shouted: " Yes! I can also take care of Sam. Uncle Yang is definitely right, dad, just do that." The two brothers were extremely happy and looking forward to being able to do something for Uncle Yang, not to mention Jaden looking forward to "I Am Legend" It has been a long time since he was able to visit the studio and learn kung fu! At this time Vero also shouted: "I want to see that dog!"

Seeing the unexpected excitement of the three children, Will smiled with his white teeth: "Okay! Then shall we bring back Anna or Ludd?" Jaden said happily: "Anna and Ludd! We want both. Raise!" Without waiting for Willow to startle, Will hurriedly explained: "Oh, oh, wait! There can only be one, one Sam!" Terry could understand, but Jaden and Willow immediately grimaced: "Oh ..." Jada finally couldn't stand it anymore. She had been unhappy from the beginning. She had never heard of people raising dogs when making movies. She objected: "Children! Have you seriously thought about your family..."

"I want! I want! I want!" Jaden interrupted her loudly. He would be particularly excited about anything related to Uncle Yang. Although Terry did not speak, he was protesting silently, with a look on his face. Looking at Will firmly and expectantly; Willow was about to cry: "Dog, I want a dog!"

hey-hey! As expected of an Oscar-winning actor, Will's calm expression is full of laughter, Jada, just forget it! The most influential person in the family is not you, not him, not anyone else, but Uncle Yang! He sighed in retreat: "Children, your mother is right. We need to seriously consider the situation at home. If it is not suitable, dad can only reject Uncle Yang. Oh, by the way! I almost forgot to say, you Uncle Yang Let me say hello to you, and he has a joke for you."

"What a joke?!" Jaden stopped shouting and sat down next to his father on the sofa. Terry and Willow also urged: "Dad, tell me quickly!" Jada folded her arms as if she was not interested, and raised her eyebrows magically. What other tricks do you want to play?

"Well..." Will glanced at Jada and didn't know whether to say it or not, but the children were already making noises, so he told a joke prepared by Wang Yang: "In the morning, two neighbors met, one Said: 'I heard it all, your wife seemed to be making a fuss yesterday?' The other person replied 'Yeah, she was mad at the dog.' The man said 'Poor dog! I heard it all. So much so that your wife even threatened to take away the key to it!'"

"Hahaha!" The children all laughed immediately. Looking at their expressionless mother, they couldn't help but laugh even more happily. Terry and Jaden laughed the loudest, and Jaden laughed again and said, "How stupid!" Terry smiled and praised: "Uncle Yang is so funny." Vero smiled cheerfully: "Dogs don't know how to use keys! Haha——"

Jada was so angry that she took a deep breath. She felt as if her children had been snatched away. Uncle Yang, that guy Magic Yang... is really abominable! At this time, Will winked at the children repeatedly and said, "What is our decision?" Jaden and Willow screamed and rushed towards their mother: "Ahhh..." It's not that they really hate Wang Yang, since It was business again, and the children were like this again. Jada said helplessly: "Okay, okay! Remember your words, don't ignore the dog again when the novelty is over."

"Yeah - I can't!" Jaden was already shouting excitedly, and he and Terry clapped their hands in celebration, posing in a Kung Fu hand pose, while Vero raised his hands in celebration: "Yeah - "It really worked!" Will smiled with white teeth: "Then shall we raise Anna or Ludd?"

In this way, in order to perform better and establish a relationship and tacit understanding with the dog, the Smith family accepted Wang Yang's suggestion. Will will take care of Anna throughout the preparation period of "I Am Legend", and then until the filming of Sam's At the end of the scene, Will laughed and said to Wang Yang: "Maybe after filming this movie, my family will officially have one more member." Will the children who have a deep relationship with the dog let it go back to the kennel? Wang Yang smiled and said: "It will be more lively. Don't give me a chance to compete with you."

The night was already dark, and a bright arc of the bright moon hung high in the sky. After putting down the phone, Wang Yang laughed and immediately calmed down, continuing to think about the many issues in "I Am Legend" and sorting out his thoughts. He wanted to start from What is this story about? How should the infected appear on the big screen? The novels "I Am Legend", "The Last Man on Earth", and the WB version of "I Am Legend" were rolling back and forth in his mind...

Wang Yang shook his head, and those words and images were suddenly swept away again. Don't worry about the three versions of "I Am Legend" or the original novel. What does he want? ! .