Chapter 699 Rejection

After leaving China Film Studio and heading to the company, Lin Nan's phone was busy.

Phone calls, text messages, voice messages, and chat messages all came in.

At this time, Lin Nan realized that the circle was full of gossip about him.

I don't know how many people in the industry are sure that he will be the director of the Sino-US co-production "The Great Wall"!

Lin Nan didn't dare to guarantee that Legendary Pictures and Universal Pictures would agree to his request.

But since he had already made a promise to La Peikang, he would definitely read the script first and do what he should do.

As for how to decide later, whether to really take over "The Great Wall", it depends on the response from China Film Studio.

After arriving at the company, Lin Nan went straight to the office, and by the way, he asked his assistant to prepare lunch for him, and then began to study the script.

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The circle was indeed lively, and even several artists from Shanhai Media started discussing in the small group.

"If Director Lin really gets the directorship of The Great Wall, then we are in a good position, right?"

"Zhang Yi, you definitely have a chance, after all, you've been in The Martian and Pacific Rim. It's hard to say for us, it's very uncertain."

Lei Jiayin said very unconfidently, his contract only has less than half a year left, and after this filming, Director Yue will probably talk to him, right?

"If that's the case, I'm even less impressive, I've never been in a big crew... and I don't know foreign languages."

"It's the same for me, I'm not famous enough, I don't dare to ask for it. Even if there is a heroine, it will definitely be Sister Yifei's!"

Reba sat in the rest area of ​​the "Mojin" crew, holding her phone, with a slight smile on her face.

"Reba, just hold on to her thighs. I can see that although you are the youngest, you have the widest 'road'! Haha..."

Zhang Yi, the old man, is very good at teasing Reba.

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If anyone is the most excited at this moment, it should be Jing Tian.

She really couldn't believe that what she thought in her heart was really right;

In her eyes, Lin Nan is the most suitable director to direct the co-production blockbuster "The Great Wall". No one else is qualified except him.

If everything goes well, this will be their second cooperation, after "The Martian"!

"I got accurate information. Lin Nan did meet with La Dong this morning and stayed in the office for nearly an hour. When he left, he was carrying a file bag. If I'm not mistaken, it's the script of "The Great Wall"..."

Lu Zheng didn't want to say this, but after seeing Jing Tian's happy expression, he couldn't help but say it.

Sure enough, after hearing this, Jing Tian didn't say anything, but her eyebrows were more excited and smart. It can be seen that she is very happy.

"Uncle Lu, my role won't be in trouble, right?"

Suddenly, Jing Tian looked at Lu Zheng and asked with some concern.

The latter was stunned for a moment, not knowing how to answer.

Because the actual situation is that although they have connections, La Peikang has indeed not given an accurate answer.

"Nothing will happen. I will talk to your family later and ask China Film to send you a contract as soon as possible."

"Okay. Thank you for your hard work, Uncle Lu."

"Silly girl is so easy to please. What should I do in the future..."

Looking at Jing Tian who was full of joy, Lu Zheng couldn't help but sigh in his heart. Sooner or later, you have to walk your own way!

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After 10 days of release, Chen Kexin's "Dear" has climbed to the shore of 300 million box office, but the daily revenue has dropped below one million.

This is entirely due to the strong performance of "Heart Flower Road".

In fact, it is not just "Dear", but also several domestic films such as "The Golden Age", "Black and White 2", and "Kuiba 3".

These movies were pressed to the ground by "Heart Flower Road", and the box office situation was more terrible than the other.

6 days, 670 million!

"Heart Flower Road" strongly told the entire film industry that Ning Hao will be crowned as the director of the 1 billion box office club!

Ning Da Director will be the fourth director in China to receive this honor, and the third director in the billion box office club, because Lin Nan has ascended to the 2 billion club.

"No need to have dinner, I'm still busy now..."

Lin Nan was not surprised at all when Zhang Ziyi called.

After all, all the big stars in the circle are taking action now, for the top cake of "The Great Wall".

And Zhang Ziyi has been "landed" for so long, and the name of "International Zhang" has long been unworthy of its name.

Now that she sees the opportunity, how can she not try every means to seize it? She will definitely rack her brains!

And in front of resources, big stars can even give up their face... Lin Nan has already seen the invitations from Fan Bingbing, Li Bingbing and others.

"Director Lin, are you busy? Is it about the movie? If you have plans for a new film, you must consider me. The salary and other things are not a big deal, haha..."

Lin Nan smiled, "If you want to ask about "The Great Wall", I really have no news. You might as well wait for the notice from China Film. They haven't started auditions yet. Well, in the short term, the circle may have to wait..."

Zhang Ziyi was slightly stunned when she heard Lin Nan's words, and then thanked him: "Thank you Director Lin, I have a bottom line in my heart now."

I didn't talk to Zhang Ziyi much. Everyone who came to see Lin Nan said the same thing, including Huang Xiaoming, Huo Wenxi and others.

After closing the wrinkled script of "The Great Wall" with many comments and revisions, Lin Nan stretched his body and decided to sit with Ning Hao.

He invested 25 million in "Lost in Thailand", and the profit he got back will be more than 10 times, after all, the copyright was sold for 21.58 million US dollars!

"The script made by Hollywood is really fucking awkward! If you want to make it well, small changes can't solve the problem, you have to make big changes, you have to make magic changes!"

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The news that "Interstellar" officially kicked off the promotion in Europe has been reported back to China.

As the heroine, Liu Yifei accepted many interviews.

However, a small part of the questions were all about Lin Nan, involving the award-winning "Manchester by the Sea".

Miss Liu was completely open-minded and always expressed her attitude: Lin Nan would definitely take "Manchester by the Sea" to the podium.

"Come and see how your producer Liu praises you in front of foreign media. Tsk tsk tsk..."

"Why, you're envious? Sister, don't you usually give Director Ning confidence at home? Look at his envious and jealous expression, it's a loss of class."

As soon as they met, Lin Nan and Ning Hao started to quarrel with each other. That's how it is between friends.

In the past two days, although the focus of the circle has been on "The Great Wall", it has not affected Ning Hao's enjoyment of the honor he deserves - the director of the quasi-1 billion box office club! Just wait for the time.

"By the way, everyone said you were going to direct "The Great Wall", is it already decided?"

Sitting on the sofa, crossing his legs, Ning Hao asked carelessly.

With a crew cut, a floral shirt, a big gold chain, and a dark and rough complexion, Ning Hao, with a face full of flesh, is definitely a gangster at this moment!

"Nonsense, Mr. La wants to drag me into this, but I haven't agreed yet."

"Fuck, you're really going to play a $150 million movie? I'm so jealous!"

Lin Nan rolled his eyes speechlessly, "How about I recommend you?"

"Forget it, I'm afraid I'll mess it up. I'm not good at big productions, and I have to deal with foreigners." Ning Hao refused decisively.

"It's right not to touch it. I'm also giving Mr. La face, and for the name "Great Wall"... As for whether Legend and Universal will give face, it's hard to say."

Lin Nan smacked his lips, picked up grapes from the fruit plate next to him and started eating.

At this moment, Ning Hao and Xing Aina heard something, but didn't ask.

Lin Nan came here to relax. The script of "The Great Wall" made him depressed and gave him a headache.

No, it's better to say that it's rewriting "The Great Wall" rather than revising the script!

Eating fruit and chatting, Ning Hao and his wife are about to get promoted.

Huanxi's acquisition change process is about to be completed. Ning Hao is the third largest shareholder. He will not participate in Huanxi's operations, but will only serve as an independent director. He will still stay in his bad monkey and shoot movies and commercials in the future.

In fact, this is the best development model. If Huanxi does something immoral, he will be less criticized.

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Liu Yifei is well-informed. She heard about "The Great Wall" while she was in Paris.

When she called Lin Nan, she asked about it.

"The script of Legendary Pictures is considered a heroine. But this script is really bad in my eyes."

"How bad is it?"

Liu Yifei's crisp voice came, a little curious.

"To put it generally, foreigners come to our territory to 'save the world' and pick up girls. The background is a real historical dynasty, but the monsters are fictional...

It is a co-production, with Chinese elements, and the connotation is still the same as Hollywood, but this time they are playing bigger!

The home court is on our side, we have more actors, more roles, more environments... But in the end, the core comes from Hollywood actors!"

Lin Nan explained briefly and did not tell Liu Yifei about his agreement with La Peikang, so as to avoid Miss Liu taking it to heart.

If Legend and Universal accept Lin Nan's request, then he will tell Liu Yifei the news.

He will write the roles of the heroine and the female general carefully and tailor them for Liu Yifei. Otherwise, "The Great Wall" has nothing to do with Lin Nan, let alone Liu Yifei...

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There are only 4 days left before the broadcast of "Running Man".

If Yue Jun hadn't reminded him, Lin Nan would have forgotten about it.

He spent two whole days to make a new "The Great Wall" - outline!

At this time, there was a dead silence in the office of the chairman of China Film!

La Peikang looked very unhappy because Legendary and Universal rejected his request, which was also a rejection of Lin Nan's request!

"La Dong, what should we do now? They are very tough and do not accept "unreasonable requests". They said that although Director Lin Nan is a Golden Lion director, they cannot accept this kind of dictatorial behavior of demanding absolute power...

Especially changing the script, which is a taboo in Hollywood... Legendary people said that the script of "The Great Wall" was made by them based on the global market, and they absolutely do not agree to change it..."

La Peikang thought about something expressionlessly, and spoke after a long time, "Contact Lin Nan and ask him to come again, and I will communicate with him face to face."

"But, Director Lin said so decisively last time... Director Lin is sometimes very stubborn..."

The secretary reminded carefully.

"I know his character, go and contact him. I will try my best to convince him."

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