China Entertainment: I am a big boss in the industry

Chapter 856 Serving the Story

“Without your participation, this project would never have progressed to where it is today.”

Lin Gao raised his glass with a smile.

“This is a joint effort from all of us.”

“I am also looking forward to seeing the final presentation of this project.”

As the project entered the post-production stage, Lin Gao's task came to a temporary end.

However, he knew that this was just the beginning.

In the future, film shooting, post-production and global distribution will face more challenges.

Kevin arranged a send-off for Lin Gao.

At the airport, Kevin held Lin Gao's hand tightly.

"Lin, I hope you can come back when the film is finished."

"We still need you."

Lin Gao smiled and nodded.

"I will."

“I will definitely come back when the film is released.”

Lin Gao boarded the plane back to China.

He sat in his seat, looking at the clouds outside the window, his heart full of anticipation.

This trip to Los Angeles not only helped him gain a firm foothold in the international film industry, but also made him realize that he still had a lot of room for breakthroughs.

The road ahead is still long, but Lin Gao is never afraid of challenges.

He knows that only by moving forward can he reach higher peaks in film art.

After returning to China, Lin Gao had almost no time to rest.

As soon as he got off the plane, his cell phone kept vibrating with work messages and calls one after another.

Wei Lianlian stood nearby with a serious expression.

"Director Lin, after you returned to China this time, the domestic project has entered a critical stage."

"In addition, the planning proposals for several new projects are also waiting for your review."

Lin Gao sighed.

The trip to Los Angeles made him realize the complexity of international cooperation, but domestic projects are not easy either.

"What's so urgent?"

He asked, scrolling through the unread messages on his phone.

Wei Lianlian handed over several documents.

"First is the sequel to A Chinese Odyssey. The previous movie was a huge hit at the box office, and the investors hope to start filming the sequel as soon as possible."

Lin Gao nodded.

He knew that the success of "A Chinese Odyssey" not only brought him huge commercial benefits, but also earned him a greater reputation.

But the pressure of a sequel is also there.

“Is the script for the sequel ready?”

Wei Lianlian shook his head slightly.

"It has not been finalized yet. The writing team is waiting for your final opinion."

Lin Gao was silent for a few seconds.

He knew that the sequel to "A Chinese Odyssey" could not be rushed.

If the sequel is not done well, it will not only affect the reputation of the entire series, but also directly affect his reputation.

"Okay, send me the script first. I need to take a closer look."

Wei nodded repeatedly.

"Ok."

She then pulled out another document.

"In addition, the superhero movie project you mentioned earlier has also entered the early preparation stage."

“Investors hope to take advantage of this superhero craze to push the project forward as quickly as possible.”

Lin Gao frowned slightly.

He knows how big the global market for superhero movies is, but making a truly successful superhero movie requires more than just visual effects and fighting scenes.

“What is the direction of this project?”

Lin Gao asked.

Wei Lianlian flipped through the documents. "The current direction is to integrate traditional Chinese cultural elements with the Western superhero model."

Lin Gao hesitated for a moment.

“Integrating Eastern and Western cultures is indeed a good idea, but we must be very careful in its implementation.”

“We can’t simply copy the Western superhero model, but we need to find our own narrative style.”

Wei nodded and took note.

"I will convey this to the team and ask them to make detailed plans."

“In addition, the casting of actors should also start as early as possible.”

Lin Gao knows that the success of a superhero movie depends largely on the performance of the actors.

He will not make a decision lightly on this project.

"Okay, you continue to follow up on this matter."

“I’ll take the time to review the casting proposal.”

After Wei Lianlian wrote them down one by one, he added.

"Another thing is that domestic film critics are very much looking forward to the sequel to A Chinese Odyssey, but they have also raised some questions about the plot and cultural elements."

"Especially when it comes to traditional culture, some scholars think the way it was handled in the first part was not rigorous enough."

After listening to this, Lin Gao nodded.

“It was predictable.”

"A Chinese Odyssey is a bold innovation that mixes nonsensical comedy with classic mythology."

“It’s normal to have controversy.”

He knows that every innovative work will face different voices.

How to find a balance between business success and cultural heritage is the next major challenge he needs to face.

"We can invite some cultural scholars to join the creative team of the sequel."

“That ensures the cultural aspect is accurate.”

Lin Gao made a decision.

Wei Lianlian continued to report other matters, and Lin Gao listened and thought at the same time.

Although the cooperation project in Los Angeles is complicated, it is after all a collaboration with a top international team, and everyone has their own responsibilities.

When he returns to China, he not only has to face greater commercial pressure, but also has to ensure a balance between local culture and market demand.

The two completely different working modes made him feel overwhelmed.

After returning to the company, Lin Gao went straight into the meeting room.

He needed to hold an emergency meeting immediately to determine the core direction of the sequel to "A Chinese Odyssey".

When the meeting started, representatives from the screenwriter team, producers and investors were already in place.

"Director Lin, the first draft of the sequel's script has been completed."

The head of the screenwriting team handed over a thick script.

"But we're still exploring the best direction for the story."

Lin Gao opened the script and quickly glanced through a few pages.

The first draft of the script continued the style of the first part, still full of nonsensical humor and fantasy story lines.

However, Lin Gao found that the rhythm of the story was somewhat out of control.

“The framework of this script is good, but the pacing is a big problem.”

He raised his head and got straight to the point.

"The sequel can't just repeat the successful elements of the first film, we need deeper emotions and character development."

The screenwriters suddenly became nervous and took note of Lin Gao's opinions.

"Specifically, Director Lin, in what areas do you want to make adjustments?"

Lin Gao thought for a moment.

“First, the character’s growth needs to be more clear.”

"The character of Zhizunbao experienced growth and transformation in the first film, but in the sequel, we can't let him go back."

“The audience is looking forward to seeing him move on and face greater challenges and choices.”

"Secondly, the plot needs to be more compact and there shouldn't be too many irrelevant jokes."

"We can keep the style of nonsense, but it has to serve the story, not just be funny for the sake of being funny."

(End of this chapter)