After a brief moment of shock and surprise, Jack calmed down a little, but he couldn't help but keep touching his hair, as if he needed a little buffer.

Turning his head, looking at Lan Li in front of him, it was ridiculous and funny, and finally Jack laughed, after all, there was no way to take Lan Li, and after laughing, Jack came back to his senses, came to Lan Li's side, and asked in a low voice, "What kind of company did you just say? Is it the new capital of Wall Street? Why is the name so unfamiliar?"

The development of the contemporary Hollywood industry has gradually matured, the market mechanism of survival of the fittest is always in operation, the old companies do not necessarily have an advantage, and the new companies do not necessarily fall behind; every once in a while, the replacement of the old and the new will inevitably occur, so it is not uncommon for even Jack, who has been rolling in the industry for many years, to meet a company he does not know.

Looking at Jack's cautious expression, Lan Li couldn't help but chuckle, "The capital of Scotland." But I'm sure they have nothing to do with the gangsters. But then, Lan Li frowned slightly, put on an inquiring expression, and looked at Andre, "Are you sure?"

Andrei shrugged slightly, noncommittal.

Jack only realized at this time that the boss of the company was sitting directly across from him, was his action just too rude?

Andre noticed Jack's cautious gaze, but he didn't mind, and took the initiative to speak, "Sisyphus Pictures." We've just been founded. ”

"Ahh......h Are you also a shareholder? Sisyphus! Sisyphus!"

Jack is not a fan of social networks either, but Jack also participated in last year's "Ice Bucket Challenge", and Lan Li is one of the few people who interacted with Jack on social networks, and he naturally remembers. So, as soon as possible, Jack connected Lan Li with Sisyphus Films.

Lan Li spread his hands and looked at Andre, "What now, should you give me a little share?"

Andre deliberately showed a smiling expression, hooked the corners of his mouth at Lan Li, but refused to respond, and then said to Jack, "I have been friends with Lan Li for many years, and to be honest, this project is also because of Lan Li's introduction, and I am ready to invest in the production." Previously, Sisyphus Pictures' first work was 'Burst Drummer'. ”

Jack suddenly realized and nodded at Andre, "So, you are also a victim?"

Andrei thought so.

"Victim, Jack, you explain to me. Lan Li straightened his face and said solemnly.

But this time Jack was not fooled, and still bumped Lan Li's shoulder with a smile, "Otherwise, can you find a more suitable word? What's even more sad is that we know that we are victims, and we are willing to be deceived, alas, what the hell is going on?"

After Jack finished speaking, he also cast his gaze at Andre and Eaton: honest people dig pits, and their strength should not be underestimated.

"So, now that the perpetrators are gone, you victims can get together and have a good discussion about what it's like to experience Stockholm syndrome. Lan Li didn't mind, but said generously, and then really got up and prepared to leave.

Now, it was Jack's turn to be dumbfounded.

Jack sat on the outside seat, and now he didn't know if he should make room for Lan Li, in his memory, Lan Li shouldn't be such a person who couldn't joke like this? Jack looked at Andre and Eaton in a panic, and said in a panic, "Seriously? Are you serious?"

Jack grabbed Lan Li's right hand and cast a plea look at Andre and Eaton for help.

But Andre didn't make any moves, instead chuckled, "Jack, don't worry, he's not angry, he's just an excuse to leave." ”

Truly.

As intermediaries, Lan Li's work has been completed, and the rest of the specific matters are left to them to discuss. Jack needs to read the script, Andre needs to understand Jack, Eaton needs to understand the script to understand Jack, and Lan Li is the one who gets in the way if he stays here, so he just takes this opportunity to leave, just right.

"Really?" Jack still didn't believe it, and cast an inquiring glance at Lan Li.

Lan Li gently bowed his head and patted Jack on the shoulder, "You stay first, read the script well, and then have a good conversation with Andre and Eton." If you think it's possible, give me a call and I'll contact Dan Gilroy and arrange for you to meet again, and you'll take care of the rest. ”

"Of course, if you're willing to discuss the script or characters with me, I'll do that at any time. Lan Li simply arranged the matter, and then bypassed Jack, left the coffee table, did not deliberately say goodbye, nodded slightly, and then turned and walked away.

Not long after leaving the coffee house, someone chased after him, it was Eaton.

Lan Li raised his eyebrows slightly, cast an inquiring look, and Eton explained.

"Today is the first time we met, nothing has been decided, they need more communication, and I, now I have no experience at all, I still start with the basic movements, and after meeting with the director another day, I determined the style and tone of the film, I made some ideas, and then look at the ideas and ideas of the costume designers of the crew, to confirm whether my ideas are correct. ”

After finishing speaking, Eaton still looked at Lan Li with some uncertainty, "I'm not sure, design and fashion are like this, the theme is always the most important core, so what about movies?"

Lan Li looked at Eton carefully and smiled dumbly. In fact, this is the case with all arts, the theme is the core source of the creator, and only when it is inherited can it be natural, and film is also a form of art; if it were anyone else, Lan Li would almost suspect that the other party was deliberately raising the bar or mocking and ridiculing, but ...... Eaton is not, he's just a tendon.

Lan Li bowed her head lightly and agreed, "The same is true for movies. ”

Eaton immediately smiled with relief, "That's good." ”

……

In the next period of time, things entered a stage of rapid development, and it was extremely smooth.

Sisyphus Pictures was officially established in a low-key manner, and did not cause much of a stir except for the people at the top of the pyramid, and at the same time, Sisyphus Pictures officially announced that they would start the production of a second production, "Night Stalker".

After "Burst Drummer", Sisyphus Pictures cooperated with Sony Classic for the second time to jointly produce "Nightcrawler", and the cooperation model is also the same, with Sisyphus Pictures providing funds, Sony Classic being responsible for production and distribution, and then the two sides share the profits. The production cost of the film is tentatively set at $8 million, and whether to invest more after that will need to be decided on a case-by-case basis.

Dan Gilroy was at the helm for the first time as a screenwriter, but he was not eligible for box office dividends, but was paid a million dollars as a director and screenwriter, Jack Gyllenhaal as the leading actor, and the salary was only a mere $600,000 for a friendly price, and in addition, Lan Li served as a filmmaker-

This is his second time as a producer, but the first time he has not participated in a show. This also means that Lanli has taken another step forward in the field of production.

However, the film cannot continue to be in production for the time being. Because the script still needs to be revised.

When Gilroy wrote the script, he combined his own personal experience with follow-up research in Los Angeles, so he did not give Louis any background to the character, even the psychological description and physical characteristics were not presented, all of which were waiting for the actor's decision to complete the supplement after face-to-face discussion between the screenwriter and the actor.

Jack agrees with this approach.

But before Jack can get into the role, he also needs to get to know the Nightkin for himself. So, Jack decided to put aside the script, the characters, and the filming for the time being, and went to Los Angeles to experience the life of a Nightkin and talk to the Nightkins, and then build the character in his head, and then build the whole character with Gilroy.

They need time.

Jack hasn't finalized the official time list, but it's certain that it won't be available for September.

For Hollywood, neither Sisyphus Pictures nor "Nightcrawler" has much to discuss, and the 8 million investment in independent films is still not enough, but for the top of the pyramid, Lan Li started as a producer and did not participate in the performance, which is an important change -

Does this mean that Blue Lane can be involved in the development of more projects in the future? Just like top producers like Steven Spielberg or Michael Bay? Going further, will the "Jurassic Park" and "Fast & Thrill" projects usher in a turnaround? Will Blue Gifts change its tune as a producer?

However, in recent times, the movement between Warner Bros., Legendary Pictures, and Universal Pictures has been too great, and it is still a mess, and it is unknown how things will develop.

Perhaps, someone can take advantage of the chaos to kill and occupy a place, perhaps, whale fights are still the business of whales after all, and the little shrimps will stand aside. Anything is possible. Compared with the movements of the bigwigs, Lan Li's actions still lack more far-reaching influence, and they can only stir up a few small splashes, so a few projects can only be said to have opportunities, but they are still uncertain.

In the midst of the chatter, Lan Li had quietly left New York, as if he was not worried about the development momentum of these important projects at all, and returned to London alone.

In fact, Lan Li did not deliberately hide his itinerary, but he did not attract too much attention, because everyone knows that the opening of the Venice Film Festival is imminent, and now that he is back in Europe, it is obvious that the "gravity" publicity work is about to begin.

The truth is that the Venice Film Festival is inevitable, but this matter can be pressed back a little, and Lan Li still needs to be the first to place Christopher Nolan.