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Chapter 201 "Inception"

Nolan is a typical British gentleman, with a neat suit and meticulously combed hair.

This year he can be said to be famous!

In "Batman: The Dark Knight", under his control, gods block and kill gods, and Buddhas block and kill Buddhas.

The North American box office received 1.58 million U.S. dollars in its first weekend.

After submitting such a good answer, Nolan wanted to persuade Warner to make an original science fiction story for himself.

Warner refused immediately.

The original story is too risky, and it is still a science fiction subject, and Warner does not want to take this risk.

There are Harry Potter, DC, and Lord of the Rings (The Hobbit) in Warner’s car, and they can make a lot of money by selling the sequels and selling merchandise. Why take the risk of making originals?
After that, Nolan saw the outline of Cheng Yu'an's "Inception" on the blacklist.

I was very interested, and immediately contacted a big film company, saying that I wanted to make this story.

Cheng Yu'an took Liu Yifei and Nolan to the cafe downstairs of the company.

"Hello, Nolan, this is my girlfriend." Cheng Yu'an introduced Liu Yifei to Nolan.

Nolan actually knew her: "I have seen your "Kung Fu King"."

"Thank you." Liu Yifei shook hands with Nolan to thank him.

We are still somewhat famous in Hollywood.

The three sat down, and Nolan first boasted about the outline of "Inception", saying that the script is very imaginative.

Cheng Yu'an also responded to him, saying that "Batman: The Dark Knight" was very well done: "It's the best superhero movie ever!"

Nolan talked about a big film company again: "We British filmmakers like your company very much, saying that you are a generous boss and are always willing to invest in new people and new stories."

A major film company has always had a good reputation in British circles.

The two talked about the story of "Inception". Cheng Yu'an had no objection to Nolan's directing. He himself has no plans to enter Hollywood for the time being. Nolan is the best choice at the moment.

But the problem now is with Warner. Although Warner does not support Nolan's original creation, Warner must pay for "Inception".

Nolan signed with Warner, and Warner still counted on Nolan to make "Batman" for them!

"I will contribute [-] million U.S. dollars for "Inception," and the rest will be handed over to Warner." The total cost has not yet been calculated, but it will not exceed [-] million U.S. dollars.

Warner didn't support Nolan's original creation because he was worried about the risks, not because he couldn't afford the money.

"OK, I'll let Emma talk to Warner about this issue." Emma Thomas, Nolan's wife, the producer of all his films.

In fact, Emma Thomas is not optimistic about "Inception". She read the outline, the structure is a commercial film structure, and the things discussed are also very classic, but the packaging is a bit incomprehensible.

However, Emma still notified Warner, telling the other party that a major film company had prepared 1 million US dollars for Nolan to film "Inception".

"Nolan likes this story very much. He and Cheng have many similarities in creation."

Warner took out 5000 million without saying a word!
Warner does not pay, their film fund is responsible for pulling money, and the bulk comes from RB, so the original film has so many RB elements, and even RB Tokyo Tower.

But after Cheng Yu'an entered the field, the RB people don't want to intervene.

You can use your money, but if you want to express RB culture in the movie, there is no door.

Within a few days, the two signed an investment agreement.

A major film company provides the script (outline) plus a cost of 1 million US dollars, accounting for the bulk.

Nolan is responsible for perfecting the script, and the director's fee is a total of 220 million US dollars.

Don't think it's too low, Nolan's last original film was "White Night Chaser", with a box office of 1.13 million.

"The Dark Knight" is an adaptation of a big IP, the first brother of the United States (at least one of them).

Nolan's ability to control original stories has not been generally recognized by Hollywood, and the price is not low.

The big head is on Xiao Li.

In casting, Cheng Yu'an named Leonardo DiCaprio to play the role, but Nolan preferred to use Christian Bale, whom he had worked with in "The Dark Knight".

But Bell has no schedule, which conflicts with "Terminator 2018".

Afterwards, Xiao Li was invited, and Xiao Li also made a special effort to save face. The script hasn't been handed yet. Seeing that it is directed by Nolan, he nodded and agreed!

The salary is up to 2500 million US dollars, and the global box office revenue and DVD and pay TV dividends are also required.

"Xiao Li's salary is too high!" Liu Yifei recalled the scene of meeting and signing the contract with Leonardo, still feeling uneasy.

Cheng Yu'an also felt sorry for so much money, but he had to spend it: "This is Leonardo, he is worth the money."

The young lady looked through the outline and found that there was a female character of "Dream Builder" Adrian in it. She had taken a fancy to this character a few days ago, but she was always embarrassed to ask Cheng Yu'an for it.

Cheng Yu'an didn't know what she was thinking. This role was originally prepared for her. He sat next to Liu Yifei and said with a smile: "I usually don't interfere with the casting in the United States, but I have two characters in "Inception". Adrian, a 'dream builder', is the heroine; Lin Mu (formerly Saito, Cheng Yu'an changed to Chinese), also has a lot of roles."

"I can't give it out!" Cheng Yu'an kept hanging on her, "Do you have any good actors to recommend?"

Liu Yifei went crazy, she jumped at Cheng Yu'an, and rode on him: "It's fun!"

Cheng Yu'an laid down under the young lady's body leisurely: "Are you begging for help?"

Liu Yifei got down on Cheng Yu'an's body, and bit her boyfriend's lip lightly: "You just give me Adrian! I haven't accepted a role this year! I was blocked, it's very pitiful."

Liu Yifei acted like a baby on Cheng Yu'an, felt the changes in her boyfriend's body, and smiled slyly: "If you give me Adrian, I promise you anything."

"Are you a hidden rule producer?"

"I'm fighting for opportunities for myself." Liu Yifei said with "high EQ".

"Then let the producer see how you fought for the opportunity!" Cheng Yu'an turned over, picked up the young lady and walked into the room.

"Ah!" Liu Yifei screamed, "You're a hooligan!"

It stands to reason that the weather in Los Angeles during this time is not bad, but it started to rain tonight.

Seven days!

The young couple didn't go out for seven days!

A master bedroom, a second bedroom, two guest bedrooms, a nanny's room, and a lounge in the study. The sheets, bedding, and quilts of the six rooms were changed over and over again.

Those who didn't know thought this shop was washing things.

"I hate it." Liu Yifei was wearing Cheng Yu'an's shirt, standing in front of the closet, "You tore all my clothes!"

"Just ask the female colleagues in the company to send you two sets of clothes according to your size."

In fact, Liu Yifei knew that Cheng Yu'an reserved the role of Adrian for herself, and now she just gave herself a reason to do so.

Liu Yifei turned around and hugged Cheng Yu'an: "I've given you everything, if you break up with me, I'll show you to death."

"Fool." Cheng Yu'an was about to say some love words when he suddenly felt a pain in his lower back, "Hiss—"

The young lady smiled and said: "I heard that you haven't found a girlfriend since you broke up with Dong Xuan. Have you been idle for too long and you have used too much force on me?"

After piercing the last layer of window paper, the young lady spoke even more unscrupulously.

Cheng Yu'an patted his girlfriend's buttocks: "Get up, I'm going to work."

(End of this chapter)