As one of the main creators of the film "Saw", Ryan needs to follow the crew to overseas promotion, mainly in Europe.

At the same time, the next script and the filming plan for Saw 2 need to be carefully revised.

The only thing that made him a little depressed was that since he came to Europe, he inevitably came into contact with some European entertainment circles.

For example, attending a wide variety of small gatherings.

In less than half an hour, Ryan was already a little drunk, not because he had drunk too much, but because he had drunk a lot of wine, and after a few glasses of champagne, he felt lightheaded.

"You'd better exercise your drinks, or you'll have to be ugly sooner or later. Sofia Coppola whispered that she hadn't given Ryan the wine just now.

So I rarely attend meetings unless I have to. Ryan smiled wryly.

Regardless of his past and present lives, he didn't drink very well.

"Alright, the person you want to see is here. Sofia Coppola took Ryan's arm, pointed into the distance, and walked over.

"Be careful when you speak, some Britons may not have a good temper. Sofia Coppola whispered.

"I can understand that. Ryan shrugged his shoulders in understanding.

Not to mention a British director, but also film directors from all over Europe, most of them are like this, hating Hollywood at the same time, and rushing to break into Hollywood.

"Hi, dear cousin!"

Walking up, Sophia Coppola let go of Ryan's arm, very enthusiastic, and hugged Nicolas Cage, "How do you feel about being the leading actor of a film that is about to break 100 million at the global box office!"

"Saw Horror" has been very stable at the box office in Europe, and if nothing else, the global box office has exceeded 100 million US dollars.

Nicolas Cage has shot many films, including many major roles, but there are very few films that have starred in films and grossed more than 100 million dollars worldwide.

starring in a film with a global box office of more than 100 million US dollars, it is not a good thing for him, and he can take a step forward in his career.

"Excellent!"

Nicolas Cage let go of Sophia and gave Ryan a hug, "Thank you Ryan. ”

After speaking, Nicolas Cage introduced a middle-aged man next to him, "Mike Figgis, a very good director. ”

"Director Mike is very happy to meet you. Ryan shook his hand warmly, and his tone was very polite, without a hint of superiority and arrogance.

In reality, of course, he had not seen the work of the British director at all.

After a brief introduction, a few people sat down and began to chat casually, all of which were interesting anecdotes in the entertainment industry.

"I heard you know Miss Nancy!" Mike Figgis asked at first.

When he speaks of Ms. Nancy, he is naturally referring to Nancy Utley, one of the two directors of Fox Searchlight Pictures.

"Yes, how come Director Mike knows Ms. Nancy, too!" Ryan asked, slightly curious.

"No, no, no, I've only heard of it. Mike Figes was slightly embarrassed.

Perhaps Fox Searchlight Pictures and Nancy Utley, both of whom have far less influence in Hollywood.

But for a young director who is in the European film industry and is not famous, Nancy Utley is like a big man in Hollywood.

What's more, Fox Searchlight Pictures is a company specially established by Fox in the twentieth century to distribute independent films, and it is an existence that any independent film director needs to look up to.

Ryan nodded lightly and didn't say anything more.

"Ahem, I mean, can you introduce Ms. Nancy. ”

"I have the rights to the film adaptation of John O'Brian's novel of the same name, 'Leaving Las Vegas.' ”

Mike Figes looked somewhat embarrassed, but he had to express his request to a director who was much younger than himself.

Hearing this, Nicolas Cage on the side couldn't help but interject: "Mike meant, I hope to get investment." ”

and distribution channels in North America. ”

For John O'Brian's novel of the same name, the script adapted from "Leaving Las Vegas", he has long been moved.

It's just that Mike Figgis has some difficulties with funding and has not been able to find investment, and the North American distribution channel is also a problem.

"Can you let me read the script first? ”

As soon as Ryan revealed that he wanted to invest, the two naturally hit it off.

That's what happened in front of us.

"Leaving Las Vegas"!

Ryan subconsciously glanced at Nicolas Cage, if "Lost in Translation" is Scarlett Johansson's fame, then "Leaving Las Vegas" is Nicolas Cage's fame, allowing him to take home the Oscar for Best Actor.

Mike Figgis pulled out the script that he had prepared a long time ago and handed it to Ryan, "Actually, I'm missing some funds as well. ”

Ryan took the script and just read it briefly, to be honest, a very literary love story, from a commercial point of view, the plot is very dragging.

But if you want to win the Oscar trophy, especially the Best Actor and Actress and Director trophies, it can only be a literary film.

It's not that commercial films can't be used, but it's too difficult, unless you make the old men of the academy can't refuse, and even have to give you an award.

For example, James Cameron and "Titanic" are like this.

"It's a very good script that I can invest in, even in terms of film distribution. Ryan gently closed the script, "I have a good relationship with both Fox Searchlight Pictures and Twentieth Century Fox. ”

Twentieth Century Fox!

Mike Figes could never have imagined that Ryan would have a collaboration with Twentieth Century Fox.

Compared to Fox Searchlight Pictures, which has just released a film, Twentieth Century Fox is the real behemoth.

What's more, he is very aware of the influence of the News Corp. behind Twentieth Century Fox on the European media.

"Thank you very much for your investment. ”

Seeing that his long-cherished wish was about to come true, Mike Figgis was visibly a little excited.

The following matters naturally do not need to be discussed with Ryan in person, but the studio is just an empty shell, and things like this can only be handled by Helen as an agent for the time being.

Of course, for Helen, it is also an opportunity to take advantage of the opportunity to seek benefits, and it is completely possible to recommend some contracted actors under the Star Agency to the crew.

That's why most agents want to have a famous director under their banner.