According to Lin Mu's original idea, he did not plan to write this script himself, because he was writing the fourth season of "Friends", and his grasp of historical dramas was not very accurate. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info Lin Mu tried to recall the original screenwriter, but except for the director and several leading actors, he found that he had no impression of the screenwriter. I don't even know the name, so I can't talk about finding someone. In desperation, Lin Mu could only give up his original plan and began to prepare the creation of the script by himself.

Unlike several previous scripts, Lin Mu only has a general impression of this film, and his memory of many details is a little vague, which undoubtedly increases the difficulty of his writing. And he knows that although this film has received high praise, as an epic film, there are many loopholes in the original book, and some places are seriously out of history. The identity of the heroine in the film is the princess of England, but the princess was only 14 years old when Wallace died in history, and was in France, and many people questioned how Wallace could have had such a relationship with her before he died. It is said that many European and American history experts only watched the film for 10 minutes and found many mistakes, and there are many goofs in the movie, but this does not prevent it from being an excellent film.

In order to make up for this regret, Lin Mu had to have an in-depth understanding of this period of British history, and he also read a lot about William Wallace's biography. As a frequent run to the library, Lin Mu also met a librarian named Susan, whose hometown was in Scotland. From her, Lin Mu learned a lot about the customs of Scotland.

"Why are you suddenly so interested in the history of Scotland?" When Timber came to borrow a book on Scottish history for the third time, Susan couldn't help but ask him this question.

"I'm interested in William Wallace as a person." Lin Mu closed the "Brief History of Scotland" in his hand, and he suddenly wanted to hear what a Scotsman had to say about William Wallace.

"He's a hero to us Scottish!" Susan seems to be interested in the topic.

"A tragic hero?" Lin Mu added.

"Why do you think that?"

On the way to the execution ground, Wallace was insulted and ridiculed by the crowd of onlookers, who threw rotten vegetables and bread at him, because they were told that the prisoner was a heinous bandit, a traitor, and had killed many innocent Britons. After being tortured by ropes, cuts, fires, etc., William. Wallace was beheaded, his body dismembered into four pieces, and sent to England and Scotland to four sides, and his head was hung from London Bridge as a warning to the people not to resist. Lin Mu read softly the final ending of William Wallace from the "Brief History of Scotland" in his hand.

"Would you like to hear a poem in Scotland that is said to have been William Wallace's favourite poem of the year?" The original text of the poem is in Latin, but Susan translated it into English. "Tell you, my child, there are many things worth fighting for in your life. But, freedom is undoubtedly the most important thing. Never shackle and live the life of a slave! ”

"Do you think it was the British who enslaved the Scottish people?" Lin Mu hears the desire for freedom in this poem.

"At least that's what people thought in those days!" Susan's answer was objective, and she deliberately avoided the sensitive topic of Scottish independence.

Therefore, such a legendary figure, but there is no accurate record in the official history, until he became a rebel hated and hunted by the English, and an idol revered and emulated by the Scots, that everyone began to collect his deeds and interpret his legend. William Wallace's spirit of rebellion against oppression and the search for freedom even surpassed his own worth. People remember him as a hero, but only a spirit is missing. Lin Mu made his own analysis of William Wallace.

"Your idea is really unique!" It's the first time Susan has heard anyone say that about William Wallace.

"Do you think people would like to make a movie about William Wallace?" Lin Mu tried to ask.

"That's a good idea!" Susan finally understood why Lin Mu was so interested in William Wallace, and she almost forgot that the young Chinese man standing in front of her, in addition to being a UCLA student, was also Hollywood's most prominent screenwriter.

During the writing of the script, Susan gave Lin Mu a lot of good advice, which made her fortunate to be the first reader of Braveheart, and Lin Mu hoped that her knowledge of Scottish history would help him correct some historical mistakes in the script.

"From a historical point of view, there is a big problem with the script you wrote, but that doesn't stop it from being an excellent work. I think the Scots might have preferred William Wallace to be as you wrote. As you said, we all need a brave heart! Susan didn't plan to make any changes to the plot of the script, and she preferred Lin Mu's hero who sacrificed his life for freedom to the real William Wallace in history.

"You're such a genius!" Shirley Lansing is the second reader of the script, but she sees more of the commercial value of the script, "How much money are you going to invest in this film?" "All Shirley Lansing wants is an approximate cost estimate.

"No less than 50 million!" Lin Mu was shocked when he saw Shirley Lansing.

"Isn't that too much?" Shirley Lansing's suspicions are not unreasonable, the filming cost of the film "Jurassic Park" is only 70 million US dollars, and Lin Mu will cost 50 million for one mouth, and this is still a historical film without any special effects shots, which makes Shirley Lansing unacceptable.

"The whole film had to be shot on location in Scotland, and the selling point of the film was not the special effects, but the real and magnificent battlefield scenes. And the creation of the scene requires a lot of props and actors, which will be a lot of expenses! Lin Mu explained.

"But how much do you think this investment can bring to the company?"

Lin Mu knew that he would not be able to convince Shirley Lansing on his own, and he tried to explain his intentions to her from another angle, "I think the main thing that this film can bring to Paramount is not the commercial benefits, but the prestige in the industry. What Paramount needs most now is to prove itself, not rush to chase commercial gains! For film companies, reputation is an intangible asset. I don't expect this film to take Paramount to the next level, but it will at least restore the prestige that Paramount has built up over the years. As a result, more moviegoers will be willing to pay to watch the movies we make, and in that sense, Braveheart will be worth more to Paramount in the future than it can get now. ”

I know you're thinking more about the long-term development of the company. There is no shortage of good business cards in Paramount's history, but the company has changed hands several times, and I think the main problem is the company's performance, and good films don't mean good box office. What we need now is a film that is both acclaimed and acclaimed, can you assure me? Shirley Lansing's attitude is very clear, Lin Mu needs so many investment companies to give, but he must ensure that this film can have a good box office after its release, and in the end all the responsibility will be borne by Lin Mu alone.

"No problem!" Lin Mu was not impulsive, he trusted his own judgment.

The stakes were so high that Lin Mu had to personally act as the producer of "Braveheart", and he went directly to Mel Gibson. However, at this time, Mel Gibson was just a famous Hollywood actor, and his directing talent was not yet recognized. He originally thought that Lin Mu was looking for him just to play the lead role in the film, but after reading the script, he suddenly changed his mind. Mel Gibson made a request to Lin Mu, which seemed to him to be excessive, that he could lead the film, but Paramount had to make him the director of the film at the same time.

Many people think that Mel Gibson's idea is a bit whimsical, Paramount has invested heavily in this film, and Lin Mu can't find a director casually, let alone a novice who is still a halfway monk. But Lin Mu's reaction surprised everyone, and he actually agreed to Mel Gibson's request!

Lin Mu's bold move to use Mel Gibson made many people think that he was taking a risk, and Shirley Lansing even personally inquired about the matter, but Lin Mu's answer made her extremely crazy, "Gibson promised me that as long as the actor's salary, such a free director, don't be in vain!" She felt that Lin Mu was joking with his own future, but Lin Mu finally insisted on his decision, and Shirley Lansing could only shake her head and sigh.

Lin Mu handed over the search for actors to Mel Gibson, and in the selection of the heroine, Mel Gibson recommended his friend to him, the famous French movie star Sophie Marceau. Lin Mu didn't know much about Sophie Marceau, but he knew that this French beauty, who was praised by French men as "eternal love", had a pair of clear, melancholy big brown eyes, and it was these big eyes that made the world fall in love with them.

Sophie Marceau was born on November 17, 1966 in Paris, France, and was lucky to be selected as the heroine of "First Kiss" because she was looking for a part-time job opportunity when she was in high school. Released in France in 1980, this film has attracted millions of viewers, and has been a huge success in other European countries, as well as in Japan and Taiwan. Marceau's girlish charm has also swept the world.

Four years later, she collaborated with Polish director Andrea Zolaski on "Wild Love", which brought a big change in her acting career and personal life, and she got rid of the limitations of the girl's acting path, and became a close partner with Zolaski in real life. 90 years later, Sophie Marceau began to expand her acting tentacles into the United States, and at a cocktail party in Hollywood, she met Mel Gibson, the "most beautiful woman in France", who combines the sensuality of the West and the mystery of the East, exuding an unshakable charm all over her. Mel Gibson was impressed by her outstanding temperament. After delving into the script of Braveheart, Mel Gibson's first thought was her.

Lin Mu himself also wanted to meet this famous French beauty, but as soon as he heard that he was going to meet Sophie Marceau, Julia Roberts, who was jealous, immediately asked to take her with Lin Mu. Sophie Marceau is not very famous in the Hollywood film industry, but in the New York fashion industry, she is famous. Because of the comparison in her heart, Julia Roberts also wanted to meet the first beauty of France. To her surprise, Lin Mu happily accepted her request, provided that Julia Roberts dressed herself beautifully, and in Lin Mu's words, he didn't want his girlfriend to be compared to others.

One is the pampered of the United States, the other is the queen of France, what kind of sparks will collide when these two beauties meet, Lin Mu can't imagine, but he is full of expectations. The meeting was arranged at Mel Gibson's home. On the sofa in the living room, Lin Mu finally met Sophie Marceau for the first time. If Julia Roberts represents the mature and sexy of a typical Western beauty, then Sophie Marceau has a little more of the charm of an Oriental beauty. Unlike the well-dressed Julia Roberts, Sophie Marceau only wore a light layer of makeup today, which is not as glamorous as in the shot, but it also has a unique charm. Compared with the two, Lin Mu found that it was difficult to distinguish between the two of them.

"This is Miss Julia Roberts, I've seen your movie!" Although Sophie Marceau is French, she speaks English very well, and as soon as the two walked into the living room, she recognized Julia Roberts at a glance.

As soon as she entered the living room, Lin Mu's eyes stayed on Sophie Marceau, which made Julia Roberts a little unhappy, she twisted Lin Mu's arm fiercely, and then smiled and shook Sophie Soma's hand, "I've heard of Miss Sophie Soma's name for a long time, and it's a pity that I haven't seen your movie!" ”

"I'm sure you'll see it soon!" Sophie Soma said without mince words, her tone seemed very light-hearted, as if it were a very easy and simple thing to do.

"I hope the audience will remember you!" Julia Roberts also replied unceremoniously. Sophie Soma's kind of arrogance irritates Julia Roberts because she is a proud woman herself.

"All Americans will remember me!" Sophie Soma also deliberately added, "Especially American men!" ”

Julia Roberts had the psychology of competition from the beginning, and Sophie Soma was not to be outdone, the two beauties met with such a big spark as soon as they met, and they both said that the two women were in a play, and Lin Mu felt that the two of them could act in a movie. Seeing that the situation had a tendency to further expand, Lin Mu had to stand up and appease the two beauties, he did not forget the purpose of his trip.

Lin Mu brought Julia Roberts this time, originally to make a comparison with Sophie Soma, he purely wanted to see the difference between these two beauties and satisfy his own little selfishness. Unexpectedly, as soon as these two met, they began to come and go, not letting each other go, but leaving Lin Mu aside in the cold.

Lin Mu coughed lightly, and the two beauties who were on the tip of the needle realized that they had lost their temper, the most important thing was that they had forgotten Lin Mu, and he was the protagonist today. Lin Mu gently pulled Julia Roberts back to his side, and Julia Roberts also realized that her behavior just now did not take Lin Mu's feelings into account at all. Lin Mu came to sign a contract with Sophie Soma, but she had a fight with Sophie Soma first, which would embarrass Lin Mu.

Julia Roberts looked at Lin Mu apologetically, but got a relieved look from her boyfriend, which touched her so much that she decided not to trouble Sophie Soma anymore. And Sophie Soma's character is originally straightforward, in France she has mercilessly criticized many directors she doesn't like, although it is a bit rude, but she doesn't feel that there is anything wrong with her, because she thinks that Julia Roberts took the initiative to provoke the incident. But out of courtesy, she still apologized to Lin Mu.

Mel Gibson, who had been busy making coffee in the kitchen, walked into the living room with four cups of steaming coffee, just in time to see three people sitting on the couch looking at each other with some embarrassment. Am I missing another good show?"

"What did you miss out on a good show?" Lin Mu smiled bitterly and took the coffee handed by Mel Gibson, "Women are really terrible creatures, and the more beautiful a woman is, the more dangerous she is!" He whispered to Mel Gibson.

Despite knowing that Sophie Soma must know Lin Mu, in order to break the previous embarrassment, Mel Gibson introduced Lin Mu to Sophie Soma again. Although Julia Roberts had previously guessed his identity from the intimate actions of Lin Mu, Sophie Soma was as surprised by his youth as many people who met Lin Mu for the first time. For some reason, she suddenly thought of her boyfriend, Andrei Zolaski, who was more than 30 years older than herself. Sophie Soma felt the same maturation in Lin Mu that fascinated her as Zolaski, who was a few years younger than herself.

"Hello, sir!" Sophie Soma shook hands with Lin Mu very formally, "I've seen quite a few of your movies, except for "Jurassic Park", my boyfriend Andrei Zolaski is full of praise for your other scripts. (To be continued.) )