Chapter 398: The more successful, the harder
"How's the script going?"
During the meal, Donn was flanked by Penelope Cruz and Michelle Rodriguez to the left and right, and Christopher Nolan on the opposite side.
Nolan put down the knife and fork in his hand, "There are still a few details that still need to be worked out, but it won't delay the start of the movie." β
According to Marvel Studios' plan, "Daredevil" will be released in May 2003, and Nolan will have to work hard for two years for this project.
Don stretched out his hand and made a gesture of please, signaling that he could talk while eating, "Again, the story should be high-minded and deep-minded, and it should show the self-sacrifice of superheroes." β
Nolan nodded, and said: "The film will start filming in October, and it will be filmed in Chicago, New York, London, Iceland and other places, and the studio of Shepparton Film Studio in the United Kingdom is also being renovated, and I plan to ...... I have already applied to the production department to extend the filming cycle by another 7 weeks, and I will not participate in next year's awards season. β
"Oh? Why?"
Tang En couldn't help but put down the knife and fork in his hand and looked at him fixedly.
Nolan said: "After all, this is the first time I have made this kind of commercial blockbuster, and I hope to ...... I was able to do everything I could, including the action shots and some of the shots in Iceland and other places, and I wanted to be involved in making sure that the overall idea of the film was carried out throughout. β
Generally speaking, a commercial blockbuster does not have a single film crew, the director will be responsible for the main content of the shooting, and the action shots and auxiliary shots will be handed over to the second film crew.
If it's an American drama, it's even more exaggerated, and it's common for three or five film crews to start filming at the same time.
Don nodded, in terms of professional attitude, Nolan's success is by no means accidental.
Just listen to him continue: "Although Daredevil is a superhero movie, you also said that this film is different from "Spider-Man", and the focus is on realism. I'm going to do more on-site shooting, studio set shooting, diorama shooting, computer animation techniques...... It's not mature enough, and it always feels like there's less texture. β
Don took a big sip of red wine, and Michelle Rodriguez, who was next to him, immediately stood up and took the bottle and filled it for him. Tang En didn't care, and said lightly: "I will be named as a producer, but the content of the movie ...... I hope it's Nolan's style, not a typical Donn Walker movie. β
Nolan's face suddenly flashed with a little excitement.
Donn's commercial films have shocked the world in the past few years, and many film schools have set up research projects to discuss Donn's film language and use of special effects, and analyze the reasons for his success.
Even many producers in Hollywood have asked directors to shoot movies the way Don does it.
At this time, Don allowed Nolan to make a movie of his own style, which is a great trust!
"I ...... I won't let you down!"
Nolan raised his glass and saluted Donn.
His wife, Emma Nolan, to his right, raised her glass to him with the same excited expression.
Tang En smiled gently, stood up, and acted like a master, "Let's have a drink together, just ...... Celebrate the box office hits of "Unsinkable" and "Mr. and Mrs. Smith!"
Lao Mei doesn't like this kind of noisy drinking scene, but the big boss has led the team, and everyone is lively, and Zack Schneider also shouted, "I wish "Resident Evil" can also be a box office hit! Even if it can't compare to "Unsinkable", it must meet the standards of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith"!"
FiancΓ©e Deborah Johnson casually said, "Zach, have you drunk too much?"
For a moment, there was a lot of laughter around the dinner table.
Everyone was dressed in formal attire, especially the ladies, all in evening dresses, and in this noisy atmosphere, it looked nondescript, but it was clear that everyone was laughing happily.
After taking his seat, Michelle Rodriguez finally found an opportunity, bared a row of white teeth, and asked with a chuckle: "Mr. Walker, how much is the box office of "Unsinkable" and "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" now?"
Don glanced at her and found that she was wearing a low-cut outfit, leaning forward, deliberately so that he could appreciate the faint elegance inside the dress.
Looks...... Deborah Johnson's job, well done!
"'Unsinkable' $890 million, 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' $520 million. Don said without moving.
"Wow! So much?"
It was clear that Michelle Rodriguez was deliberately currying favor with nothing to say, "Mr. Walker, you...... You're amazing, I adore you so much, "Unsinkable" will be your fourth film to surpass $1 billion at the global box office, right?"
More than $1 billion?
It's a bit difficult.
It's the end of August, and the summer boom has passed, and it's coming to a box office off-season.
Without the blessing of special means, it would be almost difficult for "Unsinkable" to surpass 1993's "Jurassic Park" at the box office.
As for Mr. and Mrs. Smith...... It has completely stopped cooking.
At least $220 million at the North American box office, it has lost room for growth.
"911" is coming soon, and action movies and war movies will encounter a wave of serious boycotts.
Even if "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" is full of laughs, the overly hot explosion scenes in it will remind the American people of the roaring sound of airplane buildings.
There is no need for the audience to choose, and the theater will automatically adjust the scale of the screening.
Donn shook his head and said, "The director of "Unsinkable" is James Cameron, not me. β
"That's your movie, you're the producer!" Michelle Rodriguez tilted her head, a little deliberately coquettish.
Donn's mind was beating and he lowered his voice, "How's your relationship with Mira?"
"Very good!" Michelle Rodriguez glanced at him shyly, biting her red lip, "Originally, Mira said that she would ...... at night I'm going to tell you an interesting story about the filming process, but I didn't expect you to bring Miss Cruz with you. β
Don was so happy that he pretended to be dazed, "Evening...... Is this convenient?"
Michelle Rodriguez's face turned red, and he didn't know if it was acting or real, but in short, it was very realistic, and he said in a voice like a mosquito...... It's storytelling, and nothing else. β
"Oh, since I don't do anything else, why is it inappropriate for me to bring Penny with me?"
"Oops!" Michelle Rodriguez patted his chest and snorted softly, "Mr. Walker, you...... You're so bad, you're talking to other people!"
This sentence has made it clear that she is willing to accompany Donn with Milla Jovovich.
However, Donn's interest has decreased.
Such a woman has too much disguise, too much drama, and too contrived!
That is, ONS, just playing.
Don put his hand under the table, reached under her skirt, ran up her thigh, and said, "Call Mira in a moment, and go to me in the evening." β
Michelle Rodriguez glanced at him shyly and gave a soft "um", "What about Miss Cruz?"
"Together, of course. β
"Oh, Mr. Walker, your hands are dead!"
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Penelope Cruz pushed open the door to the study, and sure enough, he saw Donn sitting in front of the computer, writing something quickly.
Since last night, she has noticed that Donne's attitude towards herself has changed, he is more gentle and pampered, and he will talk about interesting topics from time to time, rather than simple, raw physical communication.
This made Penelope Cruz very happy, and he walked over gently, and was hugged by Don in his arms, "Woke up so early?"
"You woke up early. Penelope Cruz glanced at him with a smirk, "You dealt with the three of us last night, and you can get up so early today?"
Tang En hugged her and said with a smile: "Are you doubting my physical strength?"
Penelope Cruz pursed her lips and asked quietly, "How was last night?"
Don smiled: "It's very good, I enjoy it." β
Penelope Cruz said playfully, "If you like it...... I can convince Rose and Abby that now that Charlie is gone, I can join. β
"They?" Don shook his head, "Forget it, if the three of you really get together, they will definitely bully you to death, those two girls...... It's crazy!"
"How crazy is it?"
"Crazier than you and Charlie. β
"Huh?" Penelope Cruz's mouth opened wide, and suddenly became interested, twisted his body, and kept saying, "Say, say, how are they?"
Don couldn't help but laugh and whispered a few words in her ear.
"Huh?"
This time, Rao is Penelope Cruz, who had crazy behavior last night and played a lot of large-scale tricks, couldn't help blushing, and his eyes were moist, "You...... How could they ......?"
Don glanced at the door and whispered, "I'll tell you a secret, Rose used to be with Kate...... Cate Blanchett, they've been in a relationship, so ...... You know, right? Hey, Lala's world, you don't understand. β
Penelope Cruz bit her lip tightly, her nose curled, "That's too embarrassing, I...... I'm not with them anymore, they're too ...... It's all a little disgusting. β
Don hugged her tightly in his arms and laughed happily.
Her figure is very full, and Charlize Theron is at the same level, comparable to a supermodel, and she is very comfortable in her arms.
Penelope Cruz sat on Donn's lap, snuggled in his arms, glanced at the computer screen, her pretty eyes widened, and asked in surprise, "Are you writing a book?"
Donn shook his head, "It's the script." β
"Didn't you say that the script for the treasure hunt was finished?"
"Another one. β
This time, Penelope Cruz was even more surprised.
In the last script, "National Treasure", several girls in Mid-Levels Manor knew that the heroine would be given to Rose Byrne.
This script Don has already done, but I didn't expect it...... A few days later, he started a new script idea!
It's all so successful, and it's still working so hard.
How do you let others live?