Chapter 155: Hollywood Dajia
Martin and Christopher Nolan finally came to this corner after dealing with the young actors who wanted to have a relationship with them.
Link and Flon stood up at the same time.
Martin smiled and introduced Christopher Nolan to them. He looked at them and said, "I think you've all seen Christopher's films." ”
Furlen smiled and said, "Yes, I've seen at least most of them, but the one that drains my brain the most is Inception." That movie didn't just cost me thirty dollars in movie tickets. I also bought a CD and watched it a few times before I understood it. ”
Link shook hands with Christopher Nolan and said, "Maybe all superhero fans have to thank you." Two of the three Batman franchises grossed more than a billion dollars at the box office. That really gave the already sluggish superhero movie a shot in the arm. He recalled, said. "The Dark Knight '08 seems to be the first superhero movie to surpass a billion dollars at the box office, and I'm right. ”
Christopher Nolan smiled and said, "You're right. The first is the prequel "The Mystery of the Shadow". Although the box office was only $352 million, it qualified me to direct the latter two films. "He was a man with a big face and thick blond hair that made him look like he was in his forties. But in fact he was already fifty-two years old.
Martin waited for them to say hello, then asked the waiter to bring a glass of salon champagne and said to Link, "What were you talking about?" I can see from afar that you seem to be having a good time. ”
Flon laughed and said, "We're talking about your new movie." ”
Link nodded and said, "Yes." I didn't expect you to be planning to film the real thing that happened in Neva. I remember that incident was a sensation all over the United States. That old cowboy was known to all Americans almost overnight. ”
"Just like you. He was also a hero in the fight against American totalitarianism. And you've all succeeded. Martin said with a smile. "Where did you just go?"
Link laughs and says, "Speaking of yours, this film doesn't seem to have attracted enough investment. ”
Martin nodded and said, "As you know, I really haven't gotten enough investment, and I'm still missing $25 million. And Flon is thinking about it. ”
Christopher Nolan endorsed Martin and said: "Martin's project, I personally think it's very promising. Nowadays, there are very few western hero films, or there are no successful western hero films. And Martin's project has a different angle to describe the western cowboy. There are many elements of success, the conflict between black politics, love, freedom and totalitarianism. That's a different way of interpreting the American Dream. ”
"It sounds like it's going to be a commercial movie. ”
Martin laughed and said, "Yes, I'm trying to make a commercial film. ”
Link smiled and said, "Can I read the script? Maybe I'll be interested in investing." ”
"Absolutely. I'm going to get the script. ”
"Do I need to sign a non-disclosure agreement?"
Martin smiled and said, "You're a friend of Fren, and I believe in your personality." And my script has already been registered. But I hope you don't show the script to unrelated people, so as not to spoil it. ”
Flon smiled and said, "Martin, you don't have to take it." My script, Katie, is reading. ”
"Looks like she's hardworking!" Martin wasn't upset that Flon showed the script to Katie. Because Katie has already identified a small role in his script. Although it is said that the scripts of other scenes should not be given to her Ken. But that's what Fren agreed to when he brought it up.
Furlen smiled and didn't speak, just took out his phone and made a call.
It didn't take long for Katie to walk over with a book.
"Dad, you're looking for me. She looked at the other three as she spoke, and seemed to know that Christopher Nolan was here. She let out a low cry of surprise. "God, you're director Christopher Nolan!"
Christopher Nolan sat down and laughed and said, "Yes, I'm Christopher Nolan, it's nice to meet your beautiful girl!"
"Hello, I'm Katie Pitt. "Katie had a glint of excitement on her face, nice to meet you.
Fren stood up and introduced his daughter and said, "You must know Mr. Great Director." This is Link Hans, my friend. I was able to come back to life in a short period of time, mainly because he trusted me, and he invested me $300 million. ”
"Hello Mr. Hans, my dad often mentions you. But what I remember the most is the bounty you offered, which made me very excited. Although my dad did that. But I'm still the coolest you. ”
Link looked at the young girl and finally understood why Fren said his daughter was a smart person.
Christopher Nolan is a big director, and he doesn't need compliments at all. And she also appropriately showed a character of diligence and hard work to seize opportunities in front of great directors. And for him, it was appropriately complimented.
Link still had a good impression of this girl, and the other party was still Fren's precious daughter, and he smiled very kindly and said, "Hello! Fren often mentions you, saying that you are the daughter who makes him proud." Now it seems that he is indeed something to be proud of. Because he has a smart and beautiful daughter. ”
Martin, of course, knew what Fren was calling Katie for. But this seems normal to him, and making reasonable use of every opportunity is what a smart person should do. And Katie, a little girl, he knew when he lived in New York. What's more, she is also the character she has chosen in this script.
He smiled and said, "Katie, although they are all big shots, I guess this is not an interview, sit down and talk about it." By the way, you can still drink. He gestured to the temporary waiter and asked her to pour her a glass of juice before speaking. "You've got that script of mine in your hand, can you show it to Link first? I promise you'll get another one before you leave!"
"Of course!" Katie handed the script to Link.
Link flipped through the first page. The first page is mainly about the character's character design, as well as the proposed actor candidates. He carefully read the characters and felt that they were very detailed. From this point of view, Martin is very serious, at least in terms of the script. He carefully read the plot for more than a dozen pages and closed the script.
Martin, who was chatting and laughing with a few other people, noticed and asked him, "Link, what do you think of the script?"
"After reading some of them, I felt that the script needed to be read seriously in a quiet place. "That's an appreciative statement.
"Hope you can give some good advice. ”
There were two directors and a young girl who wanted to be an actress, and it was of course normal for the three of them to start talking about movies, and it was correct to say that it was two directors who were talking about movies, and Katie listened with relish. Link and Furlen, on the other hand, are confused.
In the end, Martin found himself snubbing two guests. He apologized, saying, "Fren, Link. I'm sorry, but I've recently gained some insight into how movies are made, and all I'm thinking about is movies. When I met Christopher, I couldn't help but ask him what was on my mind. ”
Christopher Nolan shrugged his shoulders and said, "Blame me!"
"Yes, that's your fault. You've made me have to subconsciously please you in order to learn more from you!" Martin said with a laugh.
Frenhaha: "Actually, I understand that if someone talks to me about speculation, I also forget about other people around me. ”
Christopher Nolan smiled and said to Link, "Link, what about your interests? Your experience is magical. The title 'Las Vegas God of Gamblers' is cool. In fact, my brother Jonathan thinks your deeds at the casino can be brought to the screen. ”
Rinkha smiled and shook his head, "Actually, my experience was simple. It can be summed up in two words, and that is 'luck'. ”
"If you don't mind, Jonathan and I would like to have your authorization. Take your experience in the casino and turn it into a script. Of course, before filming, we will hand over the script to you for review. If you agree. I plan to run it as my next project. ”
Link was a little surprised when he heard this: "Christopher, are you serious?"
"I can't be more serious!" Christopher Nolan said with a serious look on his face. "There aren't many movies about gambling in Hollywood. Fewer succeeded. I think your deeds could be adapted into a romantic comedy. It's a genre I've never directed before, but I think I can handle that kind of production. ”
Christopher Nolan's films, he himself is a strong box office appeal.
Link thought about it for a moment and said, "I can agree. But if you're going to shoot, can I invest in it, and besides, what kind of actors are you going to find to play me?"
"Of course you can invest in it, if I want to shoot, I will invite a big-name actress as the heroine, and as for your role, I will consider inviting a Chinese to play it." Because of the shooting location, the investment will be relatively high. I guess as long as you don't invest more than 25% there is no problem. ”
A big-budget movie usually has several companies working together. That's not to say that a studio doesn't have enough money to invest. One is to diversify the risk, and the other is to avoid some potential opponents at the time of release, and finally get the support of all investors at the time of release.
Although Link is not a film company, he can certainly invest, but not too much. Otherwise, Christopher Nolan would not have been able to draw other studios into his project.
Link smiled and said, "OK, I agreed." But I hope you can write me more handsomely. Also, find a handsome guy to play my role. ”
"Of course. A handsome actor can bring a lot of female fans to the movie. Hearing Link's agreement, Christopher Nolan raised his glass at him and said. "We may also need to ask you about something. That can make the script fuller. Hope you won't mind. ”
"As long as it's not too private. I can say it all. ”
"Congratulations, Christopher. You've got another great theme. Talk about your project. How are the preparations for "Death Frog Jumping" going? I heard you're looking for a starring role!"
"Still interviewing. ”
"Death frog jumping? is it a war movie?" Flon thought of the frog jump tactic when he heard the name.
"It should be an anti-war film. The Battle of Iwo Jima in the Pacific War. You know, in that battle, the United States used 70,000 troops and a large number of naval ships. During the 36 days of fighting, the US servicemen paid more than 26,000 casualties, of which nearly 6,800 were killed on the battlefield. ”
Christopher Nolan paused, then added, "It was the only landing battle in the Pacific War where the landing side suffered more casualties than the defenders. The defenders lost more than 22,000 men. It was a hell of a thing. ”