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Chapter 126 Cyberpunk + Fast & Furious, is it a good idea?
The project "The Edge Walker" was born because of Chen Yuan, and the final investor, Sony Group, has already been secured, so he naturally became the producer of this project.

However, he only had the title; the actual production of the project depended entirely on Columbia Pictures.

Columbia Pictures has long employed a strategy of funding independent producers and directors to produce films.
They haven't signed any film directors, and their operations are completely different from those of domestic film and television companies.

Alvin Howard is a veteran filmmaker with over ten years of experience in Hollywood.
Previously worked on the production team for Columbia Pictures' globally acclaimed sci-fi blockbuster "Spider-Man".
His outstanding work ability earned him recognition, and he accepted the invitation from Columbia Pictures.
I'm collaborating with a remarkable Chinese young man on a sci-fi film with a very interesting backstory, serving as the project's assistant producer.
But in reality, the Chinese guy knew nothing about Hollywood filmmaking, and he basically controlled the production of this project.

Alvin wouldn't underestimate Virgil either; his rapid rise to power would be considered exaggerated even if it were made into a Hollywood movie.
He had also seen the short, stylistically intense scene where Virgil was vying for his girlfriend's affections as the female lead.

It's amazing. Fan's performance is completely different from any other Asian female character on the big screen. When the trailer is released, it will definitely cause a lot of discussion.

It was after watching this clip that he decided to take on this unique project of cooperation between the US, China, and Japan.

Chen Yuan didn't have any particular opinion about Alvin, the 47-year-old white elite.
Anyway, the [Oxytocin Body] is too overpowered, so Chen Yuan isn't worried that Alvin will deliberately trip him up in the future.

The first part of The Edgewalker tells the story of David, whose family is destroyed, his meeting with Lucy, and his joining Mann's gang called The Edgewalker.

The plot roughly ends in the original anime, after team member Pira is shot in the head by a cyber lunatic who urinates in public, and Lucy and David kiss on the rooftop as the ending.

This is the beginning of the entire "Edge Walker" series. The story is simple and straightforward, with no suspense or hidden plots.

Whether it's the spin-off anime "Fringe Walker" or the game "2077", everything revolves around the 'cyberpunk' worldview.

The story, characters, romantic relationships, and action scenes are almost all designed to portray Night City as a rotten city where capitalism has reached its extreme.

In this shitty city, even a little bit of individual heroism seems incredibly precious.
David and Lucy's pure and beautiful love became a ray of light across the darkness, a romance that could only be so precious and dazzling in the cyberpunk world, leaving behind endless charm.

Therefore, the success of the film "The Edge Walker" largely depends on how well Chen Yuan portrayed the city of Night City.

Chen Yuan plans to use this simple story to fully showcase the allure of Night City, as nothing can more directly demonstrate the chaos and depravity of this sinful metropolis than violence and destruction.

Therefore, the action scenes must be cool and dazzling, and the scale must be large enough to shock the audience in the early 2000s who had already begun to be bombarded by Hollywood special effects blockbusters.

Speaking of crime action movies featuring gangs, Chen Yuan thought of a series of movies that is currently unknown but will grow into a super IP in the future—"Fast & Furious"!
Especially starting from the fourth installment, the concept of a 'family' was introduced, with team members working together to complete missions, and there were also numerous car chase scenes.

"The Edge Walker" also features a gang organization where teams carry out missions and earn commissions, and it also requires a lot of exciting and thrilling car chase scenes.

The pacing of the "Fast & Furious" film series is particularly suitable for Chen Yuan to draw inspiration from and optimize "The Edge Walker".

In "Fast & Furious," Chen Yuan also has some memorable high-octane action scenes.

Examples include a giant safe being dragged through the streets of Rio, a tank battle on a highway and a man leaping over a woman to save her husband, a car flying through skyscrapers in Abu Dhabi, and self-driving cars falling from a parking lot like raindrops.
These elements could all be seamlessly integrated into *The Edge Walker*! Alvin and most others at Columbia Pictures agreed with Chen Yuan's creative vision; the innovative action sequences were indeed refreshing.
In that case, we must find a commercial film director who can shoot large-scale scenes.

For the project "The Edge Walker," Chen Yuan was not only the producer and the male lead, but also responsible for overseeing the overall art style, making his responsibilities extremely heavy.
There's absolutely no way he'll go back to being a full-time director.

Alvin was somewhat annoyed by the repeated rejections of several directors he had recommended. He had expected Virgil to have some unique insights.
Unexpectedly, Virgil's favorite director turned out to be an advertising director who, like him, had no serious film works.

Chen Yuan quickly put on a smile for Alvin, lit him a cigarette, and explained, "It's precisely because I'm an advertising director by training..."
After watching Zack Snyder's commercials and music videos, I realized he was exactly the person we needed for "The Edge Walker."

Chen Yuan turned on the TV and played Zack Snyder's advertisement, pointing at the screen as he explained:
"Zack Snyder may not have any serious film credits, but he is definitely not a newcomer to the industry. He has been working as a cinematographer and director since 1990."

With over a decade of experience in the industry, his directing skills are quite solid.

From his works, it is easy to see that he is a visually-oriented director with a very distinctive style, who is good at using color to enhance visual tension and violent aesthetics.

I found that he had a unique understanding of slow motion, and it was quite effective in magnifying details, rendering emotions, and creating a sense of ritual.

Our film, "The Edge Walker," with its cyberpunk setting and unique lighting environment, is precisely where the film's distinctive style and charm lie. The director we are looking for must be sensitive to light and color.

Otherwise, the film's stylishness will be greatly diminished, and it won't achieve its intended promotional effect for the Sony brand.

Chen Yuan's choice of Zack Snyder was not only due to the director's later fame and exceptional abilities, but also for his own ulterior motives.

While Hollywood directors don't have the same absolute control over the production team as they do in China, they remain a core element of the project.

The director is generally responsible for the overall artistic concept, guides the actors' performances, and decides on the shots, rhythm, and final effect.

If he were to actually select a seasoned Hollywood commercial director to join his project,
Chen Yuan's limited say in the project will be further diluted, and it's even uncertain whether he can control the final film's style.

Choosing a newcomer like Zack Snyder to direct "The Edge Walker" also makes it easier for Chen Yuan to strengthen his control over the project.

Zack Snyder has not yet officially entered the film industry. He is a true talent who has accumulated a lot of experience and talent. He debuted in 04 with the remake of "Dawn of the Dead" and was able to write and direct "300" in 06.

He also has his shortcomings: his personal style is too strong, and his narrative rhythm and style are not in line with the traditional Hollywood action movie model.

Zack Snyder, who dared to threaten major investors and incite his fans to cyberbully film producers in the future, is currently just a nobody in Hollywood.
However, in his own projects, he should just be a tool, making good use of his ability to shoot action scenes and enhance the visual tension of color expression.

As for the specific narrative pacing, the producer and head writer who has the original animated series in mind will take charge of it, and he certainly won't let Zack Snyder make "The Edgewalker" into a cult classic.

(End of this chapter)