Megan Stone, a famous Hollywood caddy, brushed her brown bob hair while looking at the plan in her hand. Her expression was stiff and serious. There were many things mixed in the plan she was looking at, but as expected of a caddy, she focused on the simple material and synopsis.
Universal Movies, a Hollywood distribution and film company, was a dinosaur film company that ranked in the top 5.
Since the synopsis was decided in such a place, it can’t be boring.
The current Megan Stone also thought so. The material and synopsis were interesting. It smelled like Jekyll and Hyde with the addition of dissociative identity disorder.
That is, multiple personalities or multiple personalities coexist.
Megan Stone is somehow included in the vague information contained in the synopsis.
‘Kang Woo-jin······would suit you very well.’
I thought of Korean actor Kang Woo-jin. More specifically, it was Kang Woo-jin’s acting during the filming of ‘The Stranger’ that I saw in Japan. It wasn’t that long before Megan Stone saw Woo-jin’s acting. But that alone was enough to have an impact.
Even if you look at it now, isn’t it like that?
If Woojin’s acting was still vivid even after coming to Hollywood, it would be enough to say that Megan Stone was already enamored with Kang Woojin.
‘At that time, Kang Woo-jin – it was like he changed several personas in just a few seconds. Yes, like a multiple personality. No, he was a multiple personality. Only at that time.’
The work of casually changing a person’s mask. However, it was as natural as flowing water. It was not noticeable. It was acting that you couldn’t believe even though you were seeing it with your own eyes. No, it was close to madness.
‘After finishing acting, he returned to his original self as if it was a lie. He was a monster who switched himself with his acting.’
But it wasn’t just his crazy acting that made Megan appreciate Kang Woo-jin.
‘It wasn’t a scene where charm exploded. But with just a few lines and that short performance, he captivated over a hundred people.’
Aura. Yes, Kang Woo-jin had a star aura. At least in the eyes of Megan Stone, who worked as a caddy in the Hollywood universe.
‘······Then he’ll pull off this performance so well that people will be shocked.’
It was at this time.
“Megan, how are you?”
Across from Megan Stone, sitting on the sofa, English was spoken. It was a man’s voice.
“I didn’t know you would look at me with that much focus?”
There are three people sitting in front of her. Two foreign men and one woman, each with a different appearance. They look quite old. That’s natural. They are executives of the large-scale distribution and film company ‘Universal Movies’.
“The director has not been decided yet, but production has been confirmed.”
Megan Stone, who had come up with the plan she was looking at, answered while looking at a kind foreign man sitting in front of her.
“I see. Then who is the executive producer?”
“Joseph Felton is number one. We’ve already made an offer and are waiting for an answer. Haha, he’s a very busy producer, but we want him. Oh, and Megan, you’re already working on a project with Joseph, right?”
Megan nodded, recalling Joseph, the giant who had been on the same boat as her in ‘Last Kill 3’.
“Yes. Several times in the past. Do you have a list of potential directors?”
For reference, Hollywood differs from Korea in many aspects of its film production system. For example, directors. In Korea, directors have full authority, but that is not the case in Hollywood. They are more like hired directors. They do have influence, but they are not as exclusive as in Korea. Strictly speaking, the executive producer has more power in Hollywood.
Still, I tend to acknowledge the director’s position.
Anyway, an executive from ‘Universal Movies’ answered.
“Of course. But that’s still difficult to reveal. Please understand.”
“are you okay.”
“But we want you too, Megan. How about working with us this time?”
It was a contact from Universal Movies, the top predator in Hollywood. Megan had no reason to refuse. But she also had a high presence in this industry. It would be foolish to answer right away.
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“Thank you, but please give me some time.”
“Yes, but if it takes too long, I’ll be in trouble.”
“I will contact you next week.”
“great.”
The meeting was going smoothly. At this point, Megan changed the subject.
“If this synopsis goes to the writers and a script comes out – does Universal Movies have any intention of using Asian actors? For example, Korean actors.”
The executives of ‘Universal Movies’ tilted their heads slightly.
“Korean actor?”
The kind man who seemed to be the highest ranking among them smiled.
“It depends on the producer and director’s eyes. We use any actor who fits the piece, or who can move us or the public with their acting. Why are you asking?”
“I’m a caddy. I need to know the production company’s firm intentions first. Sometimes, even if I recommend someone because they fit the role, they often get stopped because of their nationality.”
“Aha, I see. Don’t worry. Whether they’re Korean or Hollywood actors, if they can do the role well, we’ll hire them. Acting is the most important thing.”
The kind executive’s smile deepened.
“Even if it’s an alien.”
Around lunchtime, Korea.
A movie had just finished in the largest screen of a large multiplex cinema in Gangnam. No, to be precise, the press screening of ‘The Island of the Lost’ had just ended. Soon, the ending credits of the movie began to roll on the large screen in front, and the lights inside the dark cinema brightened.
within.
-Ugh.
Many reporters and critics who finished their intuition of ‘The Island of the Lost’ raised their hands.
-Clap clap clap clap clap!
-Clap clap clap clap clap clap!
Applause poured out. It was a sight that was hard to see at a regular preview. Of course, since the director was a master, Kwon Ki-taek, they could have been polite, but this was not polite.
-Clap clap clap clap clap clap!
The applause from the reporters and critics was full of sincere praise. Their expressions were all filled with smiles, as if to say, “That was fun.” Then, including the warm-hearted director Kwon Ki-taek, the actors who had been sitting in a row in the audience in front of the screen stood up and bowed. The indifferent Kang Woo-jin was no different.
Woojin, who has a strong concept, greeted us with a heavy tone.
‘It’s completely different from what I saw during the test??! Awesome. It was so much fun, it’s still fun no matter how many times I watch it.’
I was excited inside. It was true that the quality had definitely improved since the test screening, but my arms were bent inward. Anyway, Woojin and the actors said goodbye to the reporters and critics for the last time and left. The reporters who remained in the theater checked the photos they had taken today while packing up their bags.
at the same time.
“Wow- ‘The Island of the Lost’ was better than I thought? Honestly, I’ve been disappointed by movies that were pushed forward with a red director and red actors, so I didn’t have high expectations this time either.”
“Is it okay? Just barely? The rating is too harsh? I even held back my pee while watching it.”
The reviews from the reporters lined up. Thanks to this, the noise in the theater suddenly increased.
“It’s really director Kwon Ki-taek. What kind of directing is that? This movie is definitely going to be a hit. If I say it’s fun, everyone else says it’s going to be good.”
“Haha, Reporter Kim, you’re really into this? Well, compared to the movies that have been released recently, it’s definitely on an unbelievably high level. There’s nothing to criticize about the fun, the tension, the story.”
“I’ve been hunting ever since that monster appeared… but in the end, humans are monsters.”
“Oh, no spoilers.”
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Of course, not all reporters were rave about it.
“Was it fun? I felt like I was going to the mountains when the monsters came out.”
“Was it? Hmm- well, I didn’t understand it either. It felt a bit boring overall. Should I call it forced tension?”
“That’s it, that’s it. That’s too bad. Were your expectations too high because it was Director Kwon Ki-taek’s film?”
“It was large in scale, but it felt like it had no substance.”
But it was a very small minority. Most reporters gave it a very generous score.
“There wasn’t even a smoke hole?”
“That’s right, that’s right. If you take bribes and put in one idiot actor, the whole movie will be ruined. It’s so nice to see that there’s nothing that bothers you.”
At least 80 points, and 100 points is also a lot.
“Ryu Jeong-min is in better form than when he was a slacker, and I thought Ha Yu-ra would struggle because of the gap, but she did well.”
“I understand that they have their time, but······what is Kang Woo-jin really? I really thought he was crazy from the middle part of his acting.”
“Ah- honestly, Kang Woo-jin is unrivaled in acting- I saw a flyer somewhere that said he was possessed by a ghost, but in my opinion, he was possessed by a god. Acting god. Ah, this comment is good. I should write it in the article.”
“What’s the supporting actor award? It’s the leading actor award. Next year, that guy will 100% win the leading actor award.”
“With this level of quality, I think it’ll easily get 5 million viewers. What’s the BEP (break-even point)?”
“Just looking at the actors’ level on that scale, it’s probably around 5 million.”
After listening to the comments of the critics in attendance, the reporters dispersed one by one.
“No······Was I the only one who got goosebumps when Kang Woo-jin and Ryu Jeong-min ran back and forth with different faces?”
Remembering the impact of the actor Kang Woo-jin.
After that.
Articles about the ‘missing island’ began to spread through the media.
『Director Kwon Ki-taek’s highly anticipated film ‘The Island of the Missing’ held its first preview today… Rave reviews from reporters』
The numerous reporters attending the press conference moved quickly.
『[Photo] ‘Island of the Missing’ Main Characters! Ryu Jung-min, Kang Woo-jin, Ha Yu-ra, etc. Twins/Photo』
『’All praise’, the expressions of critics attending the preview of ‘Island of the Missing’ were bright』
As expected, it was sincere. Even though I saw a free movie, the reporters who attended the preview were rather cold-hearted. If it wasn’t fun, they would write a negative article like a knife. But as of now, ‘The Island of the Lost’ doesn’t contain any swear words.
『“There is no smoke hole”, the reason why ‘Island of the Missing’ is anticipated』
But the preview wasn’t the end. It was still going on until the opening. In other words, the marketing, advertising, and promotion of ‘The Missing Island’ had started in earnest. Of course, it had been going on continuously since before, but with only about 3 weeks left until the opening, it had to be increased several times more.
Like that for about two days.
April ended and May began. Monday, May 3rd. Around the time when the ‘Island of the Lost’ promotion was taking over various social media platforms.
『’The Missing Island’, which was supposed to be released on the 20th, has been revised to be released on May 19th… Aiming for Buddha’s Birthday』
『’Red Day’, ‘Island of the Missing’ Grand Opening on May 19th』
Kang Woo-jin left for Japan again.
『[Star Talk] ‘The Missing Island’ Opening Soon···Welcoming Kang Woo-jin to Reporters and Departing for Japan/ Photo』
It was an inevitable choice due to a tight schedule. The next Woojin will return to Korea around the end of May. In short, the news about the release of ‘The Island of the Missing’ had to be heard from Japan. Regardless, even if Kang Woojin is not in Korea, the works related to him will not stop.
In particular, ‘leeches’.
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“Cut, NG. Hee-ryeong, I wish you had shown a bit more anguish in your eyes.”
“Yes, sir. I have received it-”
“Let’s go again.”
‘Leech’ was like a runaway train. It was the same when Kang Woo-jin was on set and now that he is gone. As the days go by, the flow of breathing increases in speed. Director Ahn Ga-bok had to cut down on his sleep and even stayed up all night.
Because filming and rough editing had to be done simultaneously.
It would have been impossible to make it to the Cannes Film Festival without going overboard.
Four days later.
The preview screening of ‘The Missing Island’ was held in movie theaters all over the country. Naturally, it was an event for promotion and marketing, and not only many audience members but also acquaintances of the actors of ‘The Missing Island’ were invited to the preview screening. For example, Song Man-woo PD of ‘Beneficial Evil’ and writer Choi Na-na were invited to Kang Woo-jin.
“Wow- This is my first time receiving an invitation to a premiere. It’s so amazing······”
“Unfortunately, it will be difficult to see our Woojin.”
“Huh?? Are the actors coming too?”
“I heard there’s a stage greeting scheduled. The actors will all come, except for Woojin, who went over to Japan.”
“oh my god.”
“It’s a shame, but I guess I’ll have to be satisfied with Woojin in the work.”
“I’m really looking forward to it… I saw the trailer and Woojin’s character is really hard to get a handle on.”
“Haha, me too. I wonder what kind of acting he will do this time to turn the audience upside down. Anyway, the impact will be different from when he was ‘Drug Dealer’ Lee Sang-man. It was a mess back then, but this time he is a proper leading actor.”
Executives of Netflix Korea, including General Director Kim So-hyang. Of course, there were many people who had connections with previous works. From Director Shin Dong-chun of ‘Detective Agency’ to ‘Profiler Hanryang’, ‘Nam Sa-chin’, etc.
Hwarin was also invited.
“I’ll be patient. I’ll watch Woojin’s movies at night. Yeah, not as a colleague, but as a fan.”
It seemed like they intended to watch the movie as a spectator rather than as a preview audience. Director Kim Do-hee and the actors of ‘Drug Dealer’.
“Finally, Woojin’s starring movie is coming out. But, Director? Why is your expression-”
“Ugh… I feel a bit strange. I should be cheering you on, but I also feel like you’re going to surpass the ‘drug dealer’.”
“I also feel a bit disappointed, but isn’t this how it’s always been with movies? I have more anticipation than regret. I’m curious to see what kind of monster Woojin will be this time, other than ‘Lee Sang-man.’”
“That’s the same for me. Thinking about it makes me anxious again. Let’s just go in.”
Lee Wol-seon, the star writer of ‘Frozen Love’, also made an appearance. They didn’t all gather at one theater, but whatever it was, it was a feast of amazing characters.
The atmosphere is heating up.
But this explosive picture was not limited to ‘The Island of the Lost’. In the film industry, May, which is Family Month, was the beginning of the peak season. From May to around September, the number of moviegoers in the theater increases by more than usual due to summer, Family Month, school vacation, and vacation season.
Naturally, it was a green light for ‘The Missing Island’ and the release date was set to target the peak season.
The problem is.
『’Buddha’s Birthday’ 4 movies opening on May 19th, including ‘The Island of the Missing’, the peak season for theaters begins in earnest』
That means there are a lot of new movies coming out. I mean, blockbuster movies from various masters and movies with famous top actors. Of course, popular Hollywood movies are also being released one after another. Domestic distributors and foreign film import distributors can’t miss the peak season either.
in other words.
『Currently, the theater is a ‘bloodbattlefield’. Among the new films pouring in, who will be the winner? Attention is focused on selecting a ‘tentpole film’』
There was talk that ‘The Island of the Lost’ had many competitors.
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