The Birth of the Best Director

Chapter 309 Taking on "The Great Wall," the most difficult challenge in history!

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"James, help me get this girl sorted out."

"By the way, during this time, I hope she can spend a month learning Capoeira! I need her to perform it as beautifully as possible!"

As a female fighter, the most important thing is to fight beautifully.

As for the other party's acting skills...

Lu Zhiyuan had watched the movie "Interstellar" several times and still had some impression of the young actor's acting skills.

Among the vast sea of ​​films, the number of actors who can leave an impression on him is actually not many.

That's enough acting skill!

Lu Zhiyuan certainly didn't need to personally handle matters like signing child actors.

At that moment, he made a phone call to North America.

It was a little past 1 a.m. in Los Angeles, and James had just fallen asleep.

"Boss, I'll contact her agent tomorrow! Is her name Mackenzie Foy, and she acted in Nolan's Interstellar?"

"Okay, I took note of it."

"Yes, I just fell asleep. Thank you for your concern, boss. No, I won't bother you. At my age, I'm a light sleeper."

Although James was in a terrible mood after being woken up from his sleep, he still acted very obsequiously towards Lu Zhiyuan.

My boss does occasionally act crazy.

However, the frequency is not high.

It only happens once or twice a month.

Considering that the boss gave him 5% of the company shares, and he could receive tens of millions of US dollars in bonuses each year just by doing auxiliary work...

Even if his boss made him run naked in the early hours of the morning, James would do it willingly!
……

Although, this is a minor supporting role.

But this minor supporting character is actually a very important clue in this movie.

Lu Zhiyuan likes to give minor characters complex personalities, using them as subplots to drive the plot forward.

After all, the characters of the main characters are relatively simple, and they will be fully displayed in the movie.

And those minor supporting characters, if their character designs are well done, can be used to make a standalone spin-off TV series.

If the movie "Mojin: The Lost Legend" becomes a hit, Netflix will soon start planning a spin-off series!

The script for a spin-off series of "Real Steel" has already been written.

The main story revolves around the years between the end of the movie "Upgrade" and the development of the game "Real Steel".

Netflix is ​​still casting for the male lead.

The female lead has been cast; it's Liu Shishi!
With Lu Zhiyuan's help, Liu Shishi not only became an important supporting actress in the "Real Steel" series, but now she has even become the female lead in a super TV series!

American TV series are quite different from domestic idol dramas.

Although many countries don't buy the copyright for this thing, there are many enthusiasts in every country.

Especially spin-off series of big IPs like "Real Steel".

Once it's released, countless movie fans around the world will spontaneously form subtitle groups and watch pirated copies.

Although copyright holders don't make money from piracy.

But for a female celebrity like Liu Shishi, this could easily boost her visibility and spread her fame worldwide...

Once you gain fame, you can naturally secure many endorsements.

After all, luxury goods from France and Italy are still very popular in China.

Liu Shishi went abroad to gain some prestige, and when she returned to China, her status among the post-85 actresses was absolutely top-tier!

Her dedicated fans could sing her praises to the skies!

The lead actress in the Palme d'Or-winning film "The Coffin in the Mountain"!
A key supporting actress in the world-class science fiction film series "Real Steel".

The female lead in "Your Wedding," which won the Golden Kirin Award at the Tokyo International Film Festival.

Now, she has landed the lead role in an S-level American TV series!
In film, she has completely outshone all the actresses born in the 85s!

As for TV dramas, once this spin-off of "Real Steel" is released, she will be able to crush Liu Yifei!
From now on, she will rightfully be the "Big Sister Niu"!

Liu Shishi's fans have been as happy as if it were a holiday since they heard the news.

Even if those little fans don't think highly of Liu Shishi's acting skills, they still have to admire Lu Zhiyuan's abilities!

The "Real Steel" IP, as a science fiction film, is extremely popular all over the world. As long as the plot and special effects of the derivative TV series are not too bad, there are at least tens of millions of paying users worldwide.

As for pirated users, the number is well over 10 billion!

Netflix anticipates that this series will be just as popular as "House of Cards"!
This will bring Netflix at least 200 million new paid subscribers!

With 200 million new paying users and a monthly membership fee of $9.9, that alone amounts to $2000 million a month.

If maintained well, this one TV series alone could bring Netflix an additional $2 million in revenue!
Although TV series don't earn as much as the "Real Steel" movie series, they have the advantage of generating revenue gradually over time.

Paying is the only way to go!

Which domestic TV series could help a platform earn $2 million within a year?
Not a single one!

If Liu Shishi can successfully star in this TV series, it will be like ascending to the top of the TV drama scene overnight!
From now on, she will no longer be the laughing stock of Tianya's top marketing influencer.

She is truly the number one star!
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"Brother, last week, Shishi went to the United States for auditions, makeup tests, and pre-production work."

"Before she left, she asked me to give you a message."

"I've forgotten the exact words, but the gist was that she went to America and would miss you. You should understand what she meant, right?"

Xin Yukun looked at Lu Zhiyuan with a very ambiguous expression.

To expect Liu Shishi to say that she was willing to be Lu Zhiyuan's mistress and wait for him to come to her in America... that's asking the impossible.

Totally impossible.

Liu Shishi is a very dignified person.

However, it is already quite remarkable that Liu Shishi was able to convey such a meaning.

Xin Yukun believed that Lu Zhiyuan was a smart man and would definitely understand Liu Shishi's subtext.

“Tell her that if she encounters any problems, she should call James directly! In America, no one can bully her.”

Lu Zhiyuan was quite aware of Liu Shishi's feelings for him.

But as I said before, he couldn't give Liu Shishi what she wanted.

Just like when he was a child, if he couldn't afford the beautiful gift in the shop window, he would turn his head away and not look at it again.

Moreover, he found Gao Yuanyuan quite troublesome.

Because, although Dilraba doesn't seem to care on the surface, she is still jealous inside.

In addition, Jing Tian would come over from time to time, using Gao Yuanyuan as an excuse to make sarcastic remarks to him... Lu Zhiyuan also had his pride.

In this respect, it is indeed difficult for him to simply ignore criticism or remain completely unconcerned.

A little guilty.

All I can say is that his skin isn't thick enough!
"Brother Kun, Brother Baoqiang, come downstairs and have some soup. Brother Yuan instructed us to make it especially for you two to help you recover."

Just then, Reba came upstairs and knocked on the door.

Tell Xin Yukun and Wang Baoqiang to go downstairs and drink that nourishing soup.

"Brother Yuan is drinking nourishing soup, so I must try it."

Xin Yukun winked at Lu Zhiyuan, then led Wang Baoqiang downstairs.

"Honey, you've been secretly drinking coconut water again."

After everyone else left, Dilraba glanced at the trash can and said helplessly, "If you want to drink it, you can tell me. I'll put it in the refrigerator and chill it beforehand."

"I just like to change things up occasionally. I don't really like coconut water that much."

Lu Zhiyuan offered a brief explanation.

Suddenly, Lu Zhiyuan thought of something and looked at Reba seriously: "I should still be on holiday for the Mid-Autumn Festival this year. How about I go back to your hometown with you then to see your relatives, friends, and childhood playmates?"

"Honey, you said it yourself!"

Hearing this, Reba was overjoyed.

She couldn't help but hug Lu Zhiyuan and kiss him hard: "Although the Mid-Autumn Festival is still a long way off, I need to prepare in advance and see what kind of gifts to bring to my relatives."

Dilraba really wants to show off that her husband is a legendary director. Does she want everyone to see how happy she is?
However, she was afraid of causing trouble for Lu Zhiyuan, so she never brought it up.

Lu Zhiyuan's initiative to bring it up is completely different from her own request.

My husband is so good!

As for Lu Zhiyuan's liking for coconut water, let him drink it.

It's only natural to want a change of pace after getting tired of grape juice. As long as she doesn't go back to drinking mango juice, Dilraba thinks she can accept it.

……

Inside the restaurant downstairs.

"Brother Kun, Liu Shishi wants to be Brother Yuan's mistress, and Brother Yuan clearly understands Liu Shishi's subtext. Why is he still refusing?"

Wang Baoqiang thought to himself, if it were him a month ago, he would have been very happy to encounter this situation, and then said righteously, "Sorry, I already have a wife, and I love my wife very much."

But he is not the same person he was a month ago!
If Liu Shishi offered herself to him, he would definitely sleep with her first.

Women are either blinded by money or unable to move when they see a handsome man.

If a man is both handsome and rich, women will flock to him like moths to a flame, their initiative exceeding everyone's expectations!

Xin Yukun shook his head and explained seriously, "Our relationship with Liu Shishi is not as sordid as you think."

"If we were in the world of 'Ghost Blows Out the Light,' Brother Yuan would be Hu Bayi, I would be Wang Kaixuan, and Liu Shishi would be Shirley Yang."

"The three of us are the real Iron Triangle."

“In 2009, the three of us had just started out and were nobody in Cannes. Nobody took us seriously.”

"But in the end, we wiped them all out. Our film beat 'The White Ribbon,' 'A Prophet,' and 'Inglourious Basterds,' and finally won the Palme d'Or, causing a sensation around the world!"

"I am the producer and assistant director, Shishi is the female lead, and Yuan is the director, cinematographer, and art director!"

"If it weren't for Miss Jing Tian relentlessly pursuing Brother Yuan, Brother Yuan, being young and lacking self-control, wouldn't have been able to resist the temptation of sweet words and ultimately be won over by Miss Jing Tian."

"If things proceed as expected, after winning the award, Shishi will, barring any unforeseen circumstances, become our sister-in-law!"

If Liu Shishi became their sister-in-law, given Liu Shishi's temperament and personality, and Lu Zhiyuan's attitude towards lifelong monogamy back then...

It's highly likely that Liu Shishi, this sister-in-law, will never be replaced.

How could Dilraba possibly rise to the top?

Sometimes, a slight mishap can make all the difference in fate!

"I see."

Wang Baoqiang nodded and made a decision that he would treat Liu Shishi with more respect the next time he met her.

Although she wasn't his sister-in-law, she seemed to receive almost the same treatment.

Brother Yuan, you really are a sentimental person!
He will remember the kindness of anyone who has helped him for the rest of his life!

"Alright, stop talking nonsense and finish your soup. Now that we've explored all of Yanjing, I'll take you to Changsha in a couple of days. It's a thrilling place, a city that never sleeps!"

When Xin Yukun saw Reba arrive, he immediately shut up and stopped talking.

"Brother Kun, how does it taste?"

Reba looked at Xin Yukun with a smile.

"It's delicious. Sister-in-law, your cooking skills are getting better and better. How will our brother Yuan manage without you?"

Xin Yukun flattered Reba a few times.

Reba was completely unmoved by this and stared at Xin Yukun for a few seconds.

"Sister-in-law, just say what's on your mind. Don't look at me like that, it makes me feel a little guilty."

Xin Yukun was just about to introduce Liu Shishi to Lu Zhiyuan, so he was naturally feeling guilty.

Reba rested her chin on her finger, looking at Xin Yukun with some curiosity: "Brother Kun, there's something I've always wanted to know. How did you and Brother Yuan become such good brothers? Your personalities are completely opposite. He should look down on you completely."

underestimate me?

How funny!
When my brother and I were sharing an apartment, you were still working as a young dancer in Urumqi!

Xin Yukun ignored Dilraba's mockery.

He smiled faintly: "Reba, I understand. You're trying to subtly find out what Yuan Ge was like before? Why is it that in your memory, although he's my good brother, he never goes out with me, right?"

Why would a woman inquire about her husband's relationship with a womanizer and become good friends with him?
She was probably worried that her husband was also a playboy.

This prodigal son is just well hidden.

"Yes!"

Dilraba doesn't hide anything.

She knew that Kun wouldn't complain to Lu Zhiyuan.

This is a private conversation between the two of them.

Whoever goes out to inform on others will be in a worse position.

Xin Yukun hesitated for a moment, then revealed a little secret: "Actually, when we were studying together in the photography department's graduate program, I took him out to play once."

Click!

Dilraba was playing with a plastic spoon in her hand when suddenly there was a crisp sound, and the spoon was crushed.

Wow, you actually took my husband out for fun?
I'll kill you sooner or later!

Seeing that Reba's eyes were hostile and she seemed to want to kill him, Xin Yukun added, "But, we sat in the private room and went through three different groups of girls, and Brother Yuan still couldn't find one he liked."

"In the end, he found this kind of consumption scenario a bit boring and went home by himself."

On his way back, he happened to run into Chai Biyun.

"Later, Chai Biyun became the female lead in his graduation short film."

"You've seen that short film, right? It's hilarious!"

Is that right?

Reba listened to this explanation and seemed to be deep in thought.

Dilraba has certainly seen Lu Zhiyuan's graduation short film.

According to Xin Yukun, Lu Zhiyuan was able to shoot that advertisement because he sat in a nightclub for half a day and couldn't find a girl he liked.

On his way back, he saw Chai Biyun and suddenly realized that Chai Biyun was pretty.

So he cast Chai Biyun as the female lead and made that short film, "I Will Not Look at Anyone Else But You".

In this short film, apart from the female lead Chai Biyun, the other actors are indeed a group of demons and monsters, enough to give you nightmares just by looking at them.

It's very similar to the story Xin Yukun is telling now.

"Actually, Brother Yuan was unlucky. It happened to be during the Olympics, and people from all over the world came to visit us."

"On one hand, the inspections are very strict, and on the other hand, there is a shortage of supply. It's actually quite normal for poor students like us not to be able to find good quality students."

Xin Yukun also gave a special explanation as to why he didn't take Lu Zhiyuan out for a nice meal that day.

It's not that he didn't want to, it's just that the situation was quite special!
"You really are his good brother!"

Upon hearing this, Dilraba couldn't help but respond with a sarcastic remark.

Now, she seemed to understand why Xin Yukun was so keen on pimping for Lu Zhiyuan.

The main reason was that the first time he tried to pimp was a complete failure, leaving a regret in Xin Yukun's heart.

He absolutely had to find an opportunity to prove his professional skills.

In some respects, Xin Yukun was indeed very persistent about this matter.

The obsessive-compulsive tendencies he displayed when pursuing art were very similar to those of Lu Zhiyuan.

"Sister-in-law, it's perfectly normal for men to go out and have fun."

As soon as Xin Yukun said something, Reba got up and prepared to go to the kitchen to get the Dragon Slayer Sword!
Xin Yukun remained calm and leisurely explained, "However, Brother Yuan has set his aesthetic standards very high... Even if I wanted to take him out now, tell me, where am I supposed to find a woman like you who is beautiful, has a great figure, a sweet voice, a gentle personality, and is completely obedient?"

Makes sense!
Why would you eat wild grass outside instead of delicacies at home?
There can't be a man that stupid!

"Brother Kun, let me serve you an extra bowl of soup to help you recover. From now on, you can enjoy my husband's portion for him."

Reba's implication was that Xin Yukun should stop taking Lu Zhiyuan out to play.

"Sister-in-law, I thank you on behalf of Brother Yuan."

Xin Yukun sincerely expressed his gratitude.

Xin Yukun suddenly wanted to thank her, which puzzled Reba. She frowned, looking confused: "Why do you want to thank me?"

At this moment, Xin Yukun's acting skills exploded, and he performed like a movie star, with even a hint of tears in his eyes.

"Thank you for taking such good care of him. He seems happy every day since he met you. He wasn't like this before. Before, he always had a furrowed brow, like a melancholy prince, and rarely smiled."

"And have you noticed? He hasn't been sick since you two got together. I feel like you're his lucky star."

Lu Zhiyuan used to be a fragile little guy.

He was often listless and his skin was as pale as a ghost. But from some point onwards, his health improved, he stopped getting sick, and his energy became exceptionally high.

When the film crew was working, five or six hours of sleep a day was enough.

When they went to work on the special effects for "Black Hole Event Horizon", Lu Zhiyuan arrived even earlier than the programmers. Many programmers complained on the forum that their boss was a madman.

"Sister-in-law, hurry up and give us a big nephew. When he grows up, Uncle Kun will take him to see all of Yanjing."

Xin Yukun never stops talking about his hobbies.

However, Dilraba was very angry when Xin Yukun took her husband out to play.

Dilraba wasn't angry at all about taking her son out to play so he could broaden his horizons and not be easily fooled by other women.

……

I didn't eat dinner.

Xin Yukun and Wang Baoqiang left early, using the excuse that they didn't want to disturb Lu Zhiyuan and Reba's time together!
"Brother Kun, what you just said, is it all true?"

On the way, Wang Baoqiang couldn't help but ask a question out of curiosity.

"Of course it's fake!"

Why would you ask such a stupid question?

Xin Yukun glanced at Wang Baoqiang and said righteously, "When you go out with your brothers, you absolutely can't tell women! Women will only ruin our brotherhood!"

"Actually, that day, Yuan and I originally planned to party all night, but Yuan drank one glass of wine and passed out drunk at the nightclub!"

"Damn it, that day scared me half to death. I thought some enemy had drugged us and wanted to kill us, so I ran away as fast as I could."

"Later I found out that the nightclub was selling fake alcohol, and Brother Yuan was just unlucky enough to fall for it!"

"However, we did run into Chai Biyun on the way back. Chai Biyun helped me carry Brother Yuan to the hospital."

"To thank Chai Biyun, after Yuan Ge recovered, he specially arranged for her to be the female lead in an advertisement."

"It's a pity that Chai Biyun doesn't have the look of a star. Even though the commercials are quite popular, she has no popularity at all."

Speaking of these old embarrassing stories, Xin Yukun laughed heartily, with a hint of regret: "I've always regretted why I ordered alcohol that day."

After hearing this story, Wang Baoqiang looked at Xin Yukun in surprise: "Brother Kun, I didn't expect you to be so loyal."

After thinking for a moment, Wang Baoqiang said again, "Brother Kun, have you realized that since that day, Brother Yuan has stopped pretending in front of you?"

"and many more!"

"What do you mean by 'I'm not pretending anymore'?"

Xin Yukun paused for a moment, then belatedly muttered, "I only remember that after leaving the hospital, Brother Yuan seemed to have unlocked his full potential. Within a few days, he produced a fantastic commercial, which sold for over 20 yuan in copyright fees alone. Then he started a company and gave me 10% of the shares, saying it was to thank me for not leaving him stranded at the nightclub."

"However, after that, Yuan Ge never went to nightclubs again. I kind of helped him give up a little habit!"

From that day on, Xin Yukun's life took off!
Soon, Lu Zhiyuan wrote the song "Possible," tricked Jing Tian, ​​and filmed a phenomenal music video.

After filming the music video, Lu Zhiyuan immediately produced "The Coffin in the Mountain," which was directly shortlisted for the main competition at Cannes, making him an overnight sensation!
Xin Yukun realized that it was on that day, after he carried Lu Zhiyuan out of the nightclub... that he became "Lucky Kun"!
Everyone thought he got lucky to become Lu Zhiyuan's good brother!
"Brother Kun, I'm so envious of you!"

"You got to where you are today simply because you took Brother Yuan to a nightclub for a fake drink..."

Wang Baoqiang was envious.

If he had the chance, he would treat Lu Zhiyuan to ten drinks!
Well, this doesn't seem like it will work.

Drinking ten cups of fake alcohol would probably damage Lu Zhiyuan's brain!

Of course, Wang Baoqiang only admired Xin Yukun, not envied her.

Normally, if you encounter a group of friends who are drunk at a nightclub, most people won't interfere and will simply let them sleep peacefully.

They even mocked the other party.

Then, you can enjoy double the happiness all by yourself.

Under these circumstances, Xin Yukun was able to resist all kinds of temptations and first took Lu Zhiyuan to a safe place. After realizing that something was wrong, he immediately sent Lu Zhiyuan to the hospital.

It has already been shown that he is a very loyal and righteous person!
"Baoqiang, you little brat, are you mocking me?"

Xin Yukun laughed and cursed a few times: "If that's how it is, I've treated you to so many days of fun, so now you have to sell your life to me?"

Wang Baoqiang stretched out his hand and said in broken Cantonese, "I would go through fire and water for my brothers without hesitation!!"

"Alright, alright."

Xin Yukun, unconcerned, put his arm around Wang Baoqiang's shoulder and said, "From now on, you'll be a good Ng Man-tat for our Brother Yuan. 'Mojin: The Lost Legend' is just the beginning. We have plenty of wonderful time to enjoy!"

"Yes!"

Wang Baoqiang nodded seriously.

Lu Zhiyuan and Xin Yukun truly regarded him as a good brother.

One of them took him to shoot various blockbuster films, which made his status in the entertainment industry as high as a dozen stories.

One of them took him on a fantastic adventure, letting him experience a life he could never have imagined before. He was absolutely thrilled!

As for filming... he'd risk his life to do it!
"Damn, trouble's here!"

Just then, Xin Yukun's eyelids twitched violently, and he prepared to slip away.

However, it was too late.

Miss Jing Tian wore a deep blue cheongsam woven with cloud brocade, which perfectly accentuated her graceful figure.

At this moment, she leaned against a luxury car, arms crossed, her short hair slightly curled, like a princess descending from the clouds. A mocking smile played on her lips as she looked at Xin Yukun from afar: "Brother Kun, do you dislike me that much? You run away as soon as you see me?"

"How could that be? Just now, a gust of wind blew into my eyes, and I instinctively looked down."

Xin Yukun changed his expression and revealed a fawning smile: "Sister Tian Tian, ​​it's been a long time. You've become even more charming and beautiful."

"Stop talking nonsense. Let's get in the car and chat for a bit."

After Miss Jing Tian finished speaking, a bodyguard immediately opened the car door for her.

At the same time, the bodyguards looked at Xin Yukun and Wang Baoqiang and gestured for them to enter.

Faced with this situation, Xin Yukun obediently got into the car: "Sister Tiantian, just say what's wrong. What's all this fuss about?"

Wang Baoqiang remained silent, glancing left and right.

He was simply caught in an undeserved misfortune.

However, he was quite curious about what Jing Tian could talk to Xin Yukun about.
"Brother Kun, take a look at this script."

"I think this script is pretty bad. Could you do me a favor and revise it into something high-quality, then give it to Brother Yuan and try to persuade him to take on this project? Is that alright?"

Jing Tian handed a script to Xin Yukun.

"It was just a script. It gave me quite a fright."

Xin Yukun took the script, glanced at it casually, and said with a smile, "It's such a small matter, Sister Tiantian, you could have just made a phone call. Why go to all that trouble, coming all the way to wait for me at Brother Yuan's door?"

"This is no small matter."

Jing Tian shook her head: "You should read the script first."

The car was parked in front of Lu Zhiyuan's house.

Jing Tian knew that she was now an outsider and that she would probably not be welcomed if she went to see Lu Zhiyuan.

At that moment, she silently watched Lu Zhiyuan's house from behind the car's privacy window.

She secretly prayed to God that if there was still some fate between her and Lu Zhiyuan, then Lu Zhiyuan would open the door at this moment.

Open it now!

Damn it, God, give me a break!

"Damn, what a terrible script! Revising this script for you is no small matter!"

After reading the entire script, Xin Yukun turned to page 1 and glanced at the title, which read "The Great Wall." There was also an English version.

The name is "The Great Wall".

It's obviously a Chinese story written by a Hollywood screenwriter.

Sucks!

Faced with Xin Yukun's complaints, Jing Tian didn't care at all and said in a leisurely tone, "Wanda acquired Legendary Pictures and reached a cooperation agreement with Universal Pictures. However, before launching the MonsterVerse, we plan to test the waters with a Chinese monster theme first."

"I know this script won't work."

"In the years I've been by Brother Yuan's side, I haven't developed any other skills, but my ability to nitpick scripts is probably among the best of all the female celebrities in the entertainment industry."

Lu Zhiyuan is very demanding when it comes to scripts.

Each film requires the screenwriting team to revise it at least 30 times.

When Jing Tian was with Lu Zhiyuan, she often heard him complaining about the script. Over time, she developed a keen eye for detail.

She might not see what's so good about a good script.

However, she can spot a bad script at a glance.

"The initial investment for this film was $1.5 million."

“If Brother Yuan is willing to take over this project, we can increase the investment to $2 million, or even $2.5 million. It doesn’t matter if we lose money.”

"There's only one thing: it must capture the grandeur of a great nation!"

Jing Tian glanced at Xin Yukun as she finished speaking: "Originally, someone above wanted to appoint Zhang Yimou for this task. After all, he is a native of Xi'an."

"However, our side strongly opposes this!"

"Zhang Yimou may be good at making art films, but he's far from being good at making commercial films."

Understood!
This is a tribute film!

It goes without saying who it's dedicated to; everyone knows the answer.

It must capture the grandeur of a magnificent empire, with all nations paying tribute.

It's set in ancient times, but the real metaphor is, of course, contemporary China, or rather, future China!
To restore the glory of the Han and Tang dynasties and become the world's leading superpower!

However, this script is terribly written...

It was the complete opposite of the effect the higher-ups wanted.

If Zhang Yimou were to direct this film, he might not have much say in the production and screenwriting processes of companies like Universal Pictures and Legendary Pictures.

But if Lu Zhiyuan were the director... he could curse the Hollywood screenwriters and producers from Legendary Pictures and Universal Pictures like dogs!

The other party has to listen attentively, like a student.

Of course, it's not because Lu Zhiyuan's status in the film industry is higher than Zhang Yimou's. Zhang Yimou is a world-class master in the field of art films.

But those people in Hollywood don't treat art film directors like human beings at all.

Art film?
A bunch of poor bastards who can't even afford to eat!

As a renowned commercial film director and a darling of Universal Pictures, Lu Zhiyuan would call Jeff Hill, the newly appointed chairman of Universal Pictures, whenever he was unhappy during filming.

In less than three hours, those who had upset Lu Zhiyuan would receive a notice telling them to pack their things and go find another job.

"Sister Tian Tian, ​​Brother Yuan might not have time."

"After filming 'Mojin: The Lost Legend,' it seems that Brother Yuan is preparing for 'Real Steel 4,' and you will have a lot of screen time then."

The script for "The Great Wall" is absolutely terrible.

If it were filmed exactly as written in the script, it would be heavily criticized even domestically, let alone sold worldwide.

Xin Yukun felt that if he took on such a terrible job, Lu Zhiyuan would definitely scold him to death!

“I know the script isn’t good. That’s why I’m asking you to revise it and make it look better. Then you can hand it over to Brother Yuan.”

"I believe that with Yuan Ge's intelligence, he can understand what this movie means. He won't refuse it."

Films about the rise of a great power are essentially mainstream propaganda tasks, and Lu Zhiyuan certainly wouldn't refuse them!
This is proof of its historical significance.

He snatched "The Great Wall" from Zhang Yimou, which is tantamount to snatching the position of the top active director in China from Zhang Yimou.

Although he had already secured this position many years ago.

However, at the official level, many people still do not approve of it.

After the filming of "The Great Wall," both the official and public opinions will be unified, and Lu Zhiyuan will be hailed as the greatest historical figure!

Isn't this exactly what he's asking for?
In this regard, Jing Tian was confident that she understood Lu Zhiyuan very well.

She knew that Lu Zhiyuan would not refuse.

Of course, the subject matter of the movie was something he was interested in and something he was good at... The theme of ancient people fighting monsters is not much different from "Godzilla," so Lu Zhiyuan was definitely interested in it and was also very good at it.

As for the script... it was indeed terrible.

Therefore, Jing Tian first went to find Xin Yukun, hoping that Xin Yukun, the ace script doctor, could revive the script.

"Sister Tian Tian...you're the female lead in this movie, right?"

Xin Yukun seemed to have guessed something.

"of course."

Jing Tian gently stroked her short hair, slightly raised her chin, and arrogantly retorted, "Am I not worthy?"

Sure enough!

"Sister Tian, ​​I'll try my best to help you revise it. This script has very serious problems. Please give me some time."

Xin Yukun thought about it and did not refuse.

The movie "The Great Wall" is very clearly a mission sent down from above.

Taking on this kind of task has many advantages.

But the prerequisite is that the filming must be done well!
As a director, Lu Zhiyuan is undoubtedly a master artist. But if the script is terrible, he won't even shoot a single scene.

So, I guess I'll just have to make things difficult for myself!
First, revise the script.

"Sister Tian Tian, ​​I'm leaving now. You've given me a difficult problem."

Having taken the script, Xin Yukun decided to leave.

Jing Tian's car was very luxurious, but he felt uneasy sitting there.

"Brother Kun... is he doing alright?"

Before Xin Yukun got out of the car, Jing Tian tugged at him, her big eyes looking over with a gentle expression.

"I'm fine. Thank you for your concern."

Xin Yukun forced a smile.

Miss Jing Tian, ​​you're really obsessed. It's been two and a half years... and you still can't forget Lu Zhiyuan?

It's rare to see such a pure-hearted young lady!

……

After getting off the car.

Xin Yukun sent Lu Zhiyuan a text message: "Brother, I got you a big job through Miss Jing! They mean the investment for this movie can reach $2.5 million. Whatever actors you want, I can find them for you."

At this point in time, it was still Jing Tian's work, and Lu Zhiyuan instantly guessed what was going on.

"Great Wall"!
This directly knocked Zhang Yimou off his pedestal, severely impacting his reputation and even shaking his historical standing.

Compared to "The Great Wall," Chen Kaige's "The Promise" seems insignificant.

Thanks to the terrible reputation of "The Great Wall", Chen Yifan made a comeback overnight!
Lu Zhiyuan realized that once he accepted this job, there was no way to back out... and most importantly, it would affect his historical reputation!
In that instant, Lu Zhiyuan typed at an extraordinary speed: "No! Don't! Refuse immediately!"

"Brother, I've accepted it."

Xin Yukun felt he couldn't explain it clearly in words, so he called Lu Zhiyuan: "A tribute film with a $2.5 million investment. Brother, how can you refuse such a great opportunity?"

"Let's do this job well. Then we can walk with impunity in the entire entertainment industry!"

"You could even marry four wives, and I doubt anyone would care!"

As a director, as long as I can make great movies, my personal life is a trivial matter.

"Moreover, this is a historic opportunity!"

"If we make this movie a success, your historical standing will become unshakeable!"

"A $2.5 million investment... We don't need to make a $16 billion box office like 'Real Steel 3,' let's aim for $7-8 million. As long as we don't lose money, that should be enough to satisfy the higher-ups!"

Xin Yukun felt that with Lu Zhiyuan's talent, making "The Great Wall" gross $7 million would be a piece of cake.

Why wouldn't you take on such a simple task?
"Brother Kun, you're really confident!"

"Okay, get the script sorted out for me... If you can't, you can start looking for a buyer for your 10% stake in Yuankun Media. Sell the shares to cover this hole!"

"This money isn't so easy to earn."

As long as the script is well-written, having Lu Zhiyuan direct a special effects blockbuster is a piece of cake, no problem at all.

But there wasn't a good script or a good angle to start with.

He'd rather die than film this!
……

"Husband, what's wrong with you?"

When Reba heard Lu Zhiyuan on the phone, his tone was somewhat unpleasant.

She could only see him about once a month, which made Lu Zhiyuan furious!
I'm naturally very curious about what just happened.

Lu Zhiyuan shook his head and chuckled: "That guy Kun got me a huge job. A movie with a $2500 million investment, according to the basic rules of the industry, the director's fee is 10%, that alone will be $2.5 million!"

"You can take a look beforehand and see if there's anything you want to buy? After I get my director's fee, we'll splurge a little!"

Now that he had taken on the job, Lu Zhiyuan stopped complaining and started to think of ways to challenge himself!
If he can turn "The Great Wall" into a classic, then from now on, who will dare to question his ability and skill?
Moreover, if this movie wins any championship, it will most likely expose Zhang Yimou's S-level reproductive ability to have four children!
He no longer needs to drink any nourishing soups!
Dilraba no longer needs to go to the hospital for checkups every few days. Is she infertile? This is making Dilraba a little anxious!

Hey!
No wonder, even though both of us are healthy, we haven't been able to have a child!

Damn it, so this was where I was waiting!
(End of this chapter)