Jonathan closed the computer again, handed it to Percy, and spoke to Lance, "That's it. I've left all the information behind. We will hold a new meeting in the next time we meet, and we will propose a systematic production plan." But when he said this, Jonathan couldn't help but pause, weighed the USB flash drive in his hand, and after hesitating for a while, he still spoke, "But I'm not sure what James will make, so... I don't know... you think..."

After leaving the professional field, Jonathan seemed a little clumsy. Obviously, he was not a person who was good at dealing with social issues. Almost in an instant, he went from a scholar with his entire brain radiating wisdom to a science otakus who was helpless in the "Big Bang of Life".

"Who knows, communication always requires you to come and go." Lance said casually, giving Jonathan a calm look, "If there is any situation, you can email me at any time and let's discuss it."

Lance is definitely lying to say he is not worried about James' reaction. But Lance also knows that if James really objected, he can only cheer up and deal with it. James has his pride, but Lance also has his persistence. This will not be fundamentally changed because of James' status. In the final analysis, Lance is an employer, while the digital field is an employee.

However, in Lance's opinion, James will appear today, which is an accident. For James, the "day after tomorrow" project is not worth mentioning at all. Maybe he will be stubborn because of Lance's confrontation, but the greater possibility is that he will leave.

Jonathan personally sent Lance and Percy to the door, and neither Scott nor James showed up.

"Let's leave quickly." Percy whispered, then quickly walked into the patio, which made Lance look surprised. Percy avoided his sight with embarrassment. "I don't like this atmosphere, it always feels gloomy..." Before he finished speaking, Percy saw that Lance widened his eyes and looked at the corner behind him with horror, which made Percy's voice tremble, "What...what is wrong?" Then he turned his head and looked over. Because his muscles were tightened to the extreme, the action of turning his head became extremely difficult, but in the end... he found nothing.

Percy stood there in a daze, and then saw Lance walking over as if nothing had happened. This made Percy clench his fists and look at Lance's back grinding his teeth, "Are you sure you want to stay here alone?" Lance's voice came along the wind, and Percy didn't care about his anger and quickly chased after him.

After leaving the digital realm, before Lance even arrived home, Mark Gordon called and asked, "What did you do! Why did James call me and say you were rude to him and disrespect his professionalism! God, have you never heard of it, never provoke James easily? How much energy did I spend to convince James to personally make a concept map for the special effects of "acquired". What was going on? Why did you irritate him?"

The answer came out. It turned out that Mark took the initiative to invite James. No wonder... It seems that Mark recognized Lance's script ability, but he did not believe Lance's ability to control special effects, so he sought James' help. The new director was indeed instrained everywhere in front of a large company.

Lance did not interrupt Mark's reprimand, but listened quietly, and even Percy, who was driving, heard the violent voice and looked over with a look of surprise.

But Lance looked calm, as if the curse from his ears were melodious symphony. Mark's reprimand soon came to a short end, but he never waited for a response. He couldn't help but sing, "Are you mute now? Why don't you dare to speak? You speak! Tell me what's going on?"

"So, has James become the producer of the 'acquired day'?" Lance's slutty questioned Ma's inappropriate question stunned Mark, "Cao! What are you talking about!" Mark only felt that his cerebral blood pressure was rising. Thinking of the phone call that James had just spoken, he felt a slight pain in his temples - he knew that Lance was a trouble, a thorn, but he didn't expect to be so bold.?

Lance's tone remained calm, "So why do you think James will do his best to 'the day after tomorrow'?" Lance's second rhetoric made Mark irritate his forehead, but before he blurted out, he was stunned. Lance's two questions did not go on an ordinary way, obviously the meaning of revealing was not that simple. "I know James is an excellent director and an excellent producer. His understanding of computer special effects is in the circle, but 'the day after tomorrow' is not his work."

Lance's explanation made Mark suppress his anger, but his brows were still frowning, "This is not a reason you can fight directly with James." Although he was still dissatisfied with Lance's attitude, at least he did not continue to be popular again. "You have never directed special effects blockbusters, and the control of special effects and rhythm is definitely not that simple! Don't think that this is the 'City of God'. You can handle a movie well and a special effects movie well. This is absolutely not the same thing."

Mark bluntly pointed out Lance's shortcomings, and Lance shrugged, "I think, this is the risk you have to take to decide to sign with me, isn't it?"

This rebuttal made Mark angry, but he couldn't argue, "You know, if I tear the contract now, I don't have to pay any liquidated damages." Mark always maintained his strength and dealing with a new director was not a problem for Twentieth Century Fox.

Lance raised his eyebrows, "Oh? I don't know about this." This joking answer made Mark choke, "But I don't want such a thing to do." Lance gave in and then explained, "My point is that James has formulated a good plan, but it may not be applicable to the 'day acquired'. He did not understand the script, nor did he know my shooting plan, and he even refused to communicate with me. So I had to use some tough measures. You know James more than me, and you should know that my opinions have no reference value to him. But the problem is here, and my opinions should be worthy of attention, because I am the director of the movie and the producer of the movie. This is my movie!"

Lance's momentum gradually rose slowly, and at the end, he was determined and loud.

Mark could refute Lance, but he didn't want to refute it - as a great producer, he knew when he should be strong and when he should compromise. "So, what are you going to do now?"

"I had a meeting with Jonathan Rosbart, and we reached a temporary agreement." Lance's answer made Mark breathe gently, and things were not worse.

Mark thought seriously, "Okay, I get it." The subtext is that he will take over James's problem, which made Lance breathe a long time ago, "But the matter is over, no example. If this happens again next time, I can't guarantee what will happen."

Lance did not refute this time, because Mark took over James's problem, he no longer needed to stimulate Mark today. So Lance let Mark vent his remaining anger happily and hung up the phone.

"What's wrong? James complained?" Percy frowned slightly and said in a disgusting tone.

Lance was stunned and couldn't help but smile, "This is an explanation." The complaint was really interesting, "But now it's okay." Thinking of this, I felt something was wrong and added, "For the time being."

However, Lance's concerns were not born. "The day after tomorrow" was not worth mentioning for James. I don't know how Mark comforted James, but what is certain is that James did not appear in the digital field for the next period of time. The special effects group of "The day after tomorrow" was handed over to Jonathan to lead the way. Although Jonathan looked very young, he has actually served as the visual effects director of the two works "Tianzhao" and "Hellboy".

After seven or eight meetings, the computer special effects of the "day acquired" were officially put into production - although the entire crew was not sure at this time.

After the most important special effects work was on track, Lance finally took time to select the cast of actors. In fact, while Lance was busy with computer special effects, 20th Century Fox had already started to arrange actors. On the one hand, it released news in the circle that the "day after tomorrow" was looking for a suitable protagonist; on the other hand, it also put advertisements at the American Actors Union to find more actors to join. However, Lance was always just reading the actor's resume and did not really face-to-face with the actors.

Today is the day when the crew officially opens audition and casting for the "day after tomorrow".

Since the crew will not invite big-name actors, they almost always look for suitable candidates from second- and third-tier actors, which also include a large number of actors with a small number of lines. Therefore, public auditions are the best choice.

In such a huge Hollywood, with more than 200,000 actors, almost everyone is seeking breakthroughs for their careers. Just like Joey in "Friends", any audition opportunity will not be easily missed. What's more, high-cost productions like "the day after tomorrow" often mean better opportunities - they don't care who the director is, who the screenwriter is, who the producer is, what they care about is whether they can get roles and whether they can get paid.

Lance lit a cigarette and put aside the thick stack of actor resumes in his hand. Even though he had memories of the previous two lives, he was still a drop in the bucket in front of Hollywood's huge actor library. The faces he saw so far are more unfamiliar, so it's better to just put the resume aside, temporarily put the memories of the previous life aside, and carefully review the actors in front of him who have unlimited expectations for the acting career.

"Next group."

...
Chapter completed!