At 4 p.m. EST on September 25, 2009, the annual NFL Draft officially kicked off at the City Sports Center in New York. Stafford was drafted by the Detroit Lions as the No. 1 overall pick and received a six-year, $78 million, $41.7 million guaranteed contract.

Jason of Baylor University. Smith and Louisiana State University's Tyson. Jackson was selected by the Rams and Chiefs as the Spotlight and Tanhua, respectively, with one with excellent under-set skills and excellent running ability, and the other being the best 3-4 defensive peak of the rookie in this class.

As the world's most commercially valuable sporting event, the NFL draft naturally attracts much attention, of course, even if it is high-profile, such an event should have nothing to do with the film field. A rookie from Oher.

Michael. Oher, an offensive tackler, 6'5" tall, 195cm, 318-pound, from the University of Mississippi, was selected by the Baltimore Ravens with the No. 23 pick in the first round and is considered a great value draft pick with excellent physical fitness.

As a first-round pick in the NFL Draft, Michael Brown. Oher naturally has a bright future, but this is by no means the most important reason for his attention, and while this result is indeed important, the most important reason is that Michael has a bright future. Ohena's inspirational life experience.

If Michael. Oher didn't make the NFL draft as a first-round pick, and everything about his past naturally didn't mean anything, but when he succeeded, his past life experience suddenly became extraordinary.

Unlike ordinary children, the African-American Michael. Oher was born into a family of 12 children who were involved in drug abuse by their parents. Orphaned since childhood, before the age of sixteen, he changed schools eleven times in nine years, and spent time in several families, during which time he was reduced to homelessness.

Until the age of sixteen. Michael. Oher met his current adoptive parents, and with the help of his adoptive parents, Michael Murphy. Not only did Oher become a football star in high school, but he also made great strides in his cultural learning, going from being a backward student at the end of a crane to being admitted to the University of Mississippi after high school, which was the alma mater of his adoptive parents.

During his time at the school, Michael. Oher's football talent, or physical fitness, became more and more eye-catching, and he was selected to the first team of freshmen and then the first team of the United States. He recently obtained a bachelor's degree in criminal justice.

In fact, Michael. Oher's extraordinary life story is not new to the attention of others, as early as 2006, his story was published by the contemporary American reportage writer and financial journalist Michael Murphy. Lewis wrote the book Weakness: The Course of the Game, and the novel was a bestseller.

It can be said that at that time, "Weakness: The Tournament Progression" already had a good adaptation value, and the problem was that Michael. Oher's achievements are not enough. The motivational effect is certainly there, but the commercial value is not high.

Until Michael. Oher became the first-round pick in the NFL Draft. At this point, everything can be said to be a matter of course, not to mention the world, at least in North America. Oher's story has amazing box office potential.

For such a story theme, of course, other film companies are unwilling to let go. This is a very lucrative business, and Lin Yuquan, who has learned more about Michael Oher's experience, is even more reluctant to let go, and he is very keen to make such a sports movie with strong inspirational significance.

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Because of his identity as a director, when other film companies sent producers to lobby, Lin Yuquan, the big boss of Summit Entertainment. The world's most famous, super-rich, are in person.

"Hello, Michael, I'm Lin Yuquan, that is, Kung Fu Lin, congratulations on your official entry into the professional football league!"

"You're Kung Fu Lin, oh thank you, I love your movie so much, Savage Tales: Rise of the Apes is just so cool." After Lin Yuquan identified himself, the allegedly introverted Michael. Oher said excitedly.

"Oh, is it? Michael, have you seen my movie? Lin Yuquan smiled at the corner of his mouth, and after chatting happily for a few words, he also got to the point: "Michael, the purpose of my call must be very clear to you......"

"Yes, Kung Fu Lin, I know very well that I am willing to let Summit Entertainment film my story, of course, it would be better if it was directed by you yourself." Lin Yuquan hadn't finished speaking, Michael. Oher couldn't wait to preemptively speak.

Lin Yuquan shook his head slightly with a smile on his face, and the progress of things was completely unexpectedly smooth.

"Thank you Michael, for your trust, but you know, I'm going to make two movies this year, and I don't have time at all, but don't you need to discuss it with your parents?"

"No, they fully respect my choice, and I'm sure they will very much agree with my choice." Michael. Oher Road.

"Okay, but can you tell me why you chose me and Summit Entertainment? There should be a lot of studios contacting you. Lin Yuquan was inevitably curious.

"The reason is very simple, other film companies are here to make money, but I believe that you are definitely not, you are the super-rich at the top of the Forbes billionaire list, and you will not call me in person purely because my story will make money." Michael. Oher said firmly.

Lin Yuquan smiled dumbly, well, the reason is indeed very simple.

After getting Michael Oher, Lin Yuquan immediately contacted Michael again. Lewis, although he was already able to start filming with Michael Oher's permission, came Michael . Lewis's novel is conducive to commercial value, on the other hand, it can also greatly shorten the preparation time, the so-called iron while the iron is hot, such a film should naturally be shot and come out quickly.

"Lin, if it was filmed by Summit Entertainment, who would you choose to direct? Yourself? "Michael. Lewis Road.

"I'd like to try it if I have the time, but I won't have time for it this year. O'Connor directed, he just worked with us on "The Boxer," have you seen "Miracle on Ice" and "Baseball Rookie"? Those are two really good sports films, and I think he's going to be a great fit for the director. Lin Yuquan said with a smile.

"And what about investments?" Michael. Lewis asked again quietly.

"I can't give a specific number, but you have to believe that I won't make this call because of a shoddy movie, I'm busy." Lin Yuquan smiled.

"OK, I can't think of any more reasons to refuse, I hope you can make another touching inspirational movie come out."

"Yes, that's what I want, too." Lin Yuquan smiled brightly.

Okay, this is too smooth, hanging up the phone, Lin Yuquan shook his head, but with a thick smile in his eyes, sometimes a person's reputation is a very useful magic weapon, compared to the producers dispatched by other film companies, there are really not many reasons for him to fail.

Now that it has been done, Lin Yuquan of course did not delay any longer, and immediately called Chris. Anderson, let the other side send and Michael. Oher and Michael. Lewis signed the contract and quickly invited Gavin. Directed by O'Connor, the budget and filming plan were well planned. (To be continued.) )