I am a literary giant in Europe

Chapter 504 The Wachowski Sisters
"Hey Amos, we meet again!"

Woody Allen appeared behind Scarlett, looked at Liu Jin's muscular physique, and couldn't help but laugh, "Are you dressed like this to greet me?"

"Shut up, Woody!"

Liu Jin replied irritably, and casually grabbed a towel from a lounge chair by the pool.

“Miss Scarlett, if you barge into someone’s home without permission, I’ll punish you with the Castle Act.”

"Tch, it's not like we haven't seen it before."

Scarlett's gaze swept over Liu Jin's body.

This guy has a fucking great body!
His muscles look even better than they did in Venice last year.

Those abs, those pecs, and...

She couldn't help but secretly swallow.

"Why are you alone?"

"They're arriving in the evening, so I'm taking this opportunity to relax."

Woody Allen and Scarlett sat down on the lounge chairs by the pool and chatted with Liu Jin.

"any drinks?"

"Casual!"

Liu Jin smiled and went inside.

Woody Allen glanced at Scarlett and joked, "Scarlett, should I have come over?"

"Woodie Woody, Amos and I are just friends."

Scarlett said seriously.

Woody Allen smiled and nodded repeatedly, "That's right, you're friends."

Scarlett blushed slightly, a rare occurrence for her.

She is twenty-one this year, or to be precise, twenty years old, she will be twenty-one in six months.

In the film and television industry, he's definitely a veteran!
She made her acting debut at age ten in "The Bodyguard," and at age twelve starred in the drama film "Manny & Lo," for which she received a nomination for Best Actress at the 12th Independent Spirit Awards. At age fourteen, she appeared in "The Horse Whisperer," a romance film.

In 2003, she starred in "Lost in Shanghai".

Last year, she starred in "Girl with a Pearl Earring".

Although he missed out on "The Island," he starred in "Match Point," proving he's definitely a seasoned veteran.

In this bizarre and wonderful circle, what haven't I seen?
But she admitted that she felt a little excited when she looked at Liu Jin's body just now!
I didn't feel this way last year when I was in Venice...

At this moment, Liu Jin brought over three bottles of sparkling wine, handed two to Woody and Scarlett, opened one for himself, and took a big gulp.

However, at this time, he changed into beach shorts and a T-shirt.

"Amos, Scarlett showed me your book, 'Midnight in Barcelona,' and I want to say I want it!"

"Then you'll have to prepare a large sum of money."

Liu Jin said with a smile, "I promised you last year that I would write a work that suits you."

Even if you don't say anything, I'll still save it for you.

But let's be clear from the start: friends are friends, but money can't be shortchanged.

"You have the same face as a Venetian merchant, not a writer."

"Come on, writers need to eat too!"

Woody Allen couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"So, is the other book, The Black Swan, for me?"

Scarlett looked at Liu Jin with some anticipation and asked.

Liu Jin nodded. "When I was writing this novel, I used your image as a reference."

However, I don't think you can play the role well right now... I mean, you need to hone your skills a bit more.

By the way, have you read my comic book, V for Vendetta?

Scarlett was taken aback and said, "I haven't seen it!"

"You can take a look. I think you'd be perfect for the role of Ivy."

Woody Allen sat down next to him, picked up a stack of printed papers from the round table, and was looking at them with great interest.

Hearing Liu Jin's words, he looked up and said, "Scarlett, I think Amos is right! Black Swan is a bit too far removed from your current situation. Your acting skills, as well as your experience and background, are not enough to support the role of Nina."

Wait a minute, wait a minute...

By the way, you wrote a book called *Chicago*, which is somewhat similar to *Black Swan*.

"I came up with this story when I had nothing to do in Barcelona, ​​and wrote it down on a whim."

You're right, there are indeed some similarities; you could consider it a sister piece to *Chicago*.

"Is anyone in Chicago interested?"

“Harvey is interested and negotiations are underway.”

"Harvey? Harvey Weinstein? That guy's a cunning old fox, you'd better watch out."

“I know, but you have to admit, that guy is pretty good.”

The original production company for Chicago was Miramax, a film and television company that Harvey Weinstein frequently worked with.

However, last year, Harvey left Miramax and founded Weinstein.

And unsurprisingly, he chose "Chicago".

Currently, the two parties have agreed on a price of 150 million.

However, Mella's asking price is 180 million, so the negotiations are still ongoing. The problem shouldn't be too serious.

Moreover, according to Harvey, he will most likely choose Catherine Zeta-Jones, exactly the same choice as Chicago in the original timeline.

Catherine Zeta-Jones gave birth to a daughter last year and is now recuperating at home.

She was also very interested.

"Scarlett, I think you could try V for Vendetta."

"You've always been into art-house films. If V for Vendetta were to be made, it would have to be at least a B+ level budget."

B+, the investment is approximately 80 million US dollars.

Given Scarlett's current situation, this is a good option.

After all, she needs commercial films.

Otherwise, forget about getting access to investment projects rated A or higher.

"You're interested?"

"Yes, we are in copyright negotiations with Warner Bros. They offered to have James McTeigue direct, but I rejected that. I think the Wachowski sisters would be more suitable to direct. Warner Bros. is currently considering it, and the Wachowski sisters are also a bit hesitant... but I think there shouldn't be any major problems, and we should definitely have a result this year."

Why was James McCtiger rejected?

"My intuition tells me he's not a good match."

Liu Jin can't very well say that the original V for Vendetta was directed by this Mike Teig, and it flopped!

With a budget of B+, it only grossed $1.36 million worldwide.

Of course, Warner also has its problems.

But the director...

Perhaps McTeigue wasn't qualified enough to have editing rights.

It was edited haphazardly by Warner Bros.... Warner Bros. seems to really enjoy doing this kind of thing.

If it were the Wachowski sisters, they would have more say, and Liu Jin would be more supportive of them.

After all, the screenwriters of "V for Vendetta" were the Wachowski sisters.

Even though they are ugly!

But they are really talented.

Think about The Matrix. If Warner Bros. hadn't intervened later, The Matrix 3 wouldn't have only grossed 400 million at the box office.

When Liu Jin was negotiating with Warner, he suggested that the Wachowski sisters take full charge.

But Warner Music was somewhat unwilling.

But it doesn't matter. If we can't reach an agreement with Warner, we'll talk to Fox, or Paramount... Forget about Disney, they're not interested in this type of subject matter.

Anyway, Hollywood has no shortage of film companies.

It's a pity about MGM; if they hadn't been bankrupted by White Dove Woo, they would have been a good choice.

Scarlett thought for a moment and said, "I have no problem."

However, I'm currently filming "The Black Dahlia," and afterwards I have a role in "Scoop," so I don't have any other plans. I can wait until October, but if things don't settle down by then, I'll most likely miss it.

"I see!"

Liu Jin nodded.

"Amos, is this your new story, a story from the Renaissance?"

Woody Allen waved the printer paper in his hand.

Liu Jin glanced at it and nodded.

That's a character relationship diagram for Ezio's trilogy, along with some illustrations.

That old guy has a sharp eye!

"Remember to remind me when it's published that I'm quite interested in stories like this."

Woody Allen said with a smile.

……

At six o'clock, Liu Jin was about to leave for the airport to pick someone up.

Scarlett and Woody Allen also said goodbye and left, but it seemed like Scarlett was pondering something.

But Liu Jin didn't take it to heart.

He drove a rented seven-seater minivan straight to the airport.

But to his heart he thought: I should have sent Genevieve.

Genevieve is now in Toulouse, by Mela's side.

The main reason is that Mela is a recognized partner of Liu Jin, and Liu Jin is also worried that during the period when "Life Is Beautiful" is being shown, Xiao Rizi will focus his attention on Mela.

Chloe is a lawyer, a sensitive position, and not many people know about her.

Ottilie... she's an editor at Singlar Publishing, so she wouldn't even notice him on a small day.

Therefore, the two people most likely to take action are Qianqian and Mela.

As for Qianqian, her grandmother had already called her back to China. At worst, she could retake the exam next year; it wouldn't be a big problem.

Mela is the most dangerous.

It's safest for Genevieve to stay by her side!
……

(End of this chapter)