Chapter 2262 Persistence and Compromise

Nolan really wanted to refuse.

No matter how good a project is, if an amateur like Feng Yiping interferes, even if the funds are sufficient, there will generally be no good results in the end.

However, he really couldn't make up his mind.

Rejecting this film project is not only rejecting this project, but also rejecting Marvel, Netflix, and YouTube.

In any case, he had already taken over the film in front of so many executives of Feng Yiping, and now he said he would not shoot it. Even if Feng Yiping didn't care, the executives of Marvel, Netflix, and YouTube would not care.

Nolan couldn't afford such consequences.

In many places, talents are indeed very scarce, but in places like Hollywood, film talents are not only not scarce, but also very abundant.

The inconspicuous guy who serves you coffee in a street cafe today, if there is a chance, you may see him at the Oscars next year.

This is why waves of people from all over the world flock to Hollywood - Hollywood is a place of opportunities and dreams.

Although from a probability perspective, there are very few people who can get an opportunity and realize their dreams, it is undeniable that there are many people in Los Angeles who are indeed capable of becoming Nolan, they just lack an opportunity.

"Feng, I think I can understand that you have your reasons for recommending these candidates, and your starting point is also for the sake of this movie, but I have to say that if this movie is handed over to me, how to shoot it and who to find to shoot it are my problems,"

"I understand, I understand completely," Feng Yiping sat down opposite him with a smile, "Do you think that from the perspective of these candidates I recommended, I have any selfish motives?"

"Whether it is Leonardo or Cotillard, I have never even met them,"

"Furthermore, from the perspective of a director, what do you think of the two candidates I recommended? At least, I think it will be very consistent with our setting, right?"

"As for Mr. Wang, I must We must insist that since they are Chinese entrepreneurs, they must be performed by Chinese people,"

"Do you know what I can't accept the most? Just find a Chinese actor to play a Chinese role,"

"But those Westernized Chinese who may not even have been to China and can only speak English are just wearing a Chinese skin,"

"They can't show the true spirit of the Chinese people now,"

"No matter how good their acting skills are, in the eyes of Chinese audiences, they can only leave a ridiculous result in the end, which is like finding a Frenchman to play a British manor owner..."

"Feng, I think I understand what you mean," Nolan said.

It must be said that from Nolan's perspective, Leonardo and Cotillard proposed by Feng Yiping are indeed good candidates.

Especially Cotillard, he also felt at this time that there might be no other actress who is more suitable for that role than her.

French actresses, because of the romantic factor in their genes, usually have good results when playing such neurotic roles.

As for the choice of the male lead, although he thinks that the best one is naturally Christian Bale, Leonardo's overall strength, especially his own attention, is higher than Bale.

As for the role of the Chinese, he completely agrees with Feng Yiping's point of view. A completely Westernized actor with only Chinese appearance cannot really play a real Chinese.

He also realized that among the four recommended candidates, Feng Yiping may have mixed some other factors, that is, the choice of the female dream builder.

According to the setting, it is a female college student.

Considering Mr. Feng's age, well, this may indeed be a role he prepared for a "friend".

Nolan also expressed his understanding of this. Who hasn't been young?

If there is a chance, who doesn't want to take care of people who are close to him?

For example, he often asks his younger brother Jonathan Nolan to be his screenwriter.

"But I require that the candidates you recommend must pass my interview in the end,"

"No problem," Feng Yiping said, "I think you will understand by then that I am actually considering you and the movie,"

"I also hope that you will not interfere in other issues in the future," Nolan said again.

"Haha, I also need that time," Feng Yiping smiled, "Oh, wait,"

Nolan was shocked again, are there really other requirements?

"I remembered one more thing, I know you prefer real-life shooting, for cost considerations, I hope that some scenes that you think are difficult to produce and shoot in Hollywood are better to be put in China,"

"For example, those parts of fighting in the hotel corridor in a state of weightlessness will require the production of large props. Believe me, it will be more economical to produce and shoot in China, and we can spend more money on other aspects,"

"I know you have always wanted to make a movie in IMAX format. In this movie, you can make some attempts,"

After hearing this, Nolan believed that although they considered the problem from different angles, Feng Yiping's requirements, in the final analysis, were indeed considered for this movie and for him.

So, such a compromise is not actually a compromise.

He stood up, "If you don't have any other requirements, I have no problem,"

"No," Feng Yiping held his hand and patted his shoulder, "Hehe man, don't be so serious, believe me, this will definitely be a successful project in the future,"

Of course it will be successful, Feng Yiping remembered that the box office of this movie should be in the top dozens of the global movie box office rankings, which would be at least over 500 million US dollars.

I heard that many people went back to watch it a second time because they didn't understand it the first time.

"There is a car downstairs to take you back to the hotel. Have a good rest at night. Tomorrow morning, my plane will take you back to Chicago,"

"I'm sorry this time. Next time, I will definitely treat you to dinner in the restaurant," Feng Yiping said.

"Thank you Feng, but if I let your plane take me, can you leave now?" Nolan asked.

"Oh, yes, you left the whole crew there, no problem, Wu Qian, contact the crew," Feng Yiping said.

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After Nolan left, Feng Yiping, who was taking a car home, received a call from Chen Tao, "Yiping, you didn't sleep yet, I have good news. When Teacher Chen heard that this was your idea and that you strongly recommended him to play this role, he agreed without even asking what kind of role it was,"

"Really?" This is indeed good news.

"Yes, Teacher Chen said that he would definitely play this role just because of the changes you brought to the domestic film and television industry. He also said that he would immediately hire someone to teach English,"

Feng Yiping knew that this was referring to the incident that he had caused because of the so-called superstars from Hong Kong and Taiwan who did not speak Mandarin when filming in the mainland.

Behind that incident was the superiority of Hong Kong and Taiwan artists in front of mainland artists, and the discrimination against mainland artists.

As an actor who has worked with Hong Kong stars, Teacher Chen obviously felt the same way, so he would agree with Feng Yiping's actions.

As for his initiative to learn English, this was considered to be a proactive solution to a big problem for Feng Yiping.

The biggest problem for domestic actors going abroad is the language problem. You know, after several years, some young domestic actors are still playing English characters.

This is especially true for people like Mr. Chen. When they were in school, they might learn Russian, and they obviously didn't have much contact with English.

He has a movie that Feng Yiping was deeply impressed by, "My 1919", but in that movie, his English pronunciation was obviously dubbed, which seems to be a flaw.

It seems that this movie will not be the same.

Feng Yiping believes that his performance in this adapted movie will definitely surpass the original Watanabe Ken.

The original Watanabe Ken's acting skills are OK, but the tycoon he played is ruffian and gloomy, and looks like a person who only cares about the interests of his own company, which actually weakens the power of the entire movie.

Of course, Feng Yiping has no opinion on Watanabe Ken, who also doesn't know this matter. He just has opinions on his country, his nation, and their culture.

He thinks that from now on, these old actors in China will finally not have to play some distressing roles in Hong Kong movies.

For example, the role played by Mr. Chen in Infernal Affairs, and the role played by another Mr. Chen in the Baby Project released last year... and the role played by Xu Zheng in Zhiming and Chunjiao...

What the hell are those.

Thinking that he could bring such a change, he felt somewhat relieved.

"Boss, we're home," Owen said, interrupting his reverie.