Chapter 80： Take care of yourself first

After negotiating for about an hour, everyone decided on the specific story direction of "Wedding Cracker".

It is quite different from the original version, but in Dunn's opinion, such a frame setting is better than the original version!

Don't forget, the current Dunn is possessing Spielberg's professional ability, and his vision will not be bad!

"What about the director of the movie?"

"I'm afraid this is a little troublesome." As a big bull with a "casting" ability of 97, Glenn Fierro was quite embarrassed.

In order to ensure a good-looking movie, the director's ability must be as strong as possible.

Competent directors, on the other hand, are usually unwilling to be part-time workers. They will provide their own understanding and suggestions for the script, and even propose changes to the filming style of the film.

But now the script is handed over to the "screenwriting department", and the director has no right to participate in the script at all.

Some young directors or unknown directors are naturally willing to accept such directing opportunities, but...is their ability good?

Everyone is worried, but Tang En is very relaxed. After all, he has a secret weapon, and he can find some grassroots but outstanding directors.

Dunn smiled and looked at Nolan, "Chris, how is it, are you interested in directing this movie?"

Christopher Nolan was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect Dunn to value himself so much. This is a commercial film with an investment of at least 10 million US dollars!

He is just the director of a Cult film with a $6,000 investment.

But after the surprise, Christopher Nolan shook his head, "I'm sorry, Dunn, I don't think I have the ability to direct this movie."

"Chris, I believe in you, and... you are your own."

Nolan shook his head firmly, "No, I'm not good at comedy genres, especially the emotional lines of characters. This is not my specialty."

Dunn smiled and nodded. He admired Nolan's self-knowledge.

The few blockbusters in the previous life have exploded in word of mouth, and Christopher Nolan is almost a god. The only major drawback left is that the narrative of the emotional line is very poor.

This is also the fundamental reason why he and Oscar are far apart.

"But..." Christopher Nolan's eyes flashed, and he suddenly remembered something, "Dawn, I can recommend someone, I think he can complete this task."

"Oh? Who?"

"Danny Boyle."

Dunn frowned slightly and looked at Glenn Fierro.

In terms of casting, Glenn Fierro has absolute authority in Dunn Films.

About this, even Glenn Fierro himself doesn't understand. He was just a small clerk in the personnel department of ICM agency. He worked for ten years. Producer.

For the return of Dunn's trust, he naturally did his best.

"I know Danny Boyle. He is a British director. He is quite young. He should be in his early 40s this year." Since Glenn Fierro is mainly responsible for "casting", he naturally needs to collect enough information.

Christopher Nolan said quickly: "Yes, he is my compatriot, but I recommend him not only for this reason, he has this strength. In 1996, he won the best prize at the Seattle Film Festival with "Trainspotting" Director's Award."

"But..." Glenn Fierro glanced at Nolan, "I remember that after he came to Hollywood, he made a romantic comedy, and the box office wasn't very good."

Nolan's face was a little embarrassed, "It's true, "Angel's Love Birdcage Companion", with an investment of 12 million US dollars, only had a box office of more than 4 million US dollars, and it was not even released overseas."

"'Angel Love Birdcage Version'? I've seen this movie!" Andrew O'Hair frowned, "This movie starring Cameron Diaz and Ewan McGregor is a... Love, fantasy, crime, comedy and other genres are too noisy, and it makes sense to lose at the box office."

As the chief market analysis officer of Dunn Pictures, Andrew O'Hair keeps the habit of watching 7 movies every day. His reading volume is naturally the guarantee of Dunn Pictures.

Christopher Nolan was very embarrassed, "It's because of the script, there's no problem with his ability."

Glenn Fierro pondered, and he wasn't sure.

Dunn waved his hand, "Okay, then it's settled. Chris, director Danny Boyle, you're responsible for getting in touch."

"boss!"

Everyone was shocked.

Dunn smiled slightly, "It doesn't matter, I trust Chris's vision."

Of course this is just a scene.

Dunn chose Danny Boyle. First, he just entered Hollywood, and he encountered a major failure at the box office, and his salary was very low. Moreover, he will definitely follow the script and shoot according to the requirements of the producer.

The second reason... Danny Boyle is very famous, at least Dunn has heard of it.

The legend of "Slumdog Millionaire" has touched how many fans around the world? As a film director, Danny Boyle also won the Academy Award for Best Director and Best Picture.

For such a person, as long as they follow the script and shoot properly, there will be absolutely no problem in the movie.

Of course, Christopher Nolan didn't know Dunn's inner abacus, and thought that Dunn was supporting him, and he was a little overwhelmed when he was moved.

Dunn turned to look at Nia Vardals, "Nia, for the writing of the script, the heroine should use Reese as the character prototype."

"Oh?" Reese Witherspoon burst out with a smile, "Isn't the heroine a noble lady? I can't do it!"

Nia Vardals looked at her with a half-smile, "Reese, aren't you pretending to be stupid?"

"what?"

Reese Witherspoon was startled for a moment, and found that everyone looked at her in strange eyes. After thinking about it, she jumped up from the sofa and covered her mouth in disbelief, "Dawn, you You want me to play the heroine?"

Tang En smiled, "Why, no confidence?"

"No...No, I...I've never played a leading role, I..." Reese Witherspoon was a little incoherent with excitement.

"Okay, this is a movie we made at home. Naturally, we must give priority to our own people, right?" Tang En's half-joking remarks caused everyone to burst into laughter.

"I……"

Reese Witherspoon's eyes were red Tears flowed down unsatisfactorily.

In order to act, she dropped out of Stanford University. Unexpectedly, the chance of being a heroine... just came so easily.

……

Dunn left his confidant George Paxton alone.

"George, you can sign up for a stock class. You don't need to be too esoteric. It's good to talk about some basic operations such as short positions, sedan chair lifts, and stock washing. Let's learn together."

Tang En's words made George frown, "Dan En, do you really want to be immersed in the stock market?"

"Why not?" Dunn smiled proudly, "Remember the Yahoo stock we bought, which has quadrupled now!"

George said worriedly: "But I think... the risk is too great, and we are all laymen."

"So you need to learn."

"But..." George shook his head, ""My Big Greek Wedding" invested 15 million US dollars and is expected to bring us 150 million US dollars in revenue, which is ten times the profit! Dunn, we are filmmakers, Make a good movie, okay?"

The corners of Tang En's mouth twitched slightly.

Ten times the profit does look very dazzling in other industries, and the film industry is indeed hugely profitable.

Compared with the stock market of the big bank in the future, these are only superficial.

A year ago, Dunn bought 2.1 million shares of Yahoo at a price of less than $40. After 2000, the price soared to $450. Even after deducting 15% of capital income tax, it was 11 times the profit!

And at this time, if you choose to go short, how much will you earn?

Dunn doesn't know much about the stock market, that is, he has a little impression of the tech stock market crash in 2000. You'd be an idiot if you didn't seize the opportunity at this time.