Yao Yingxia sighed lightly, "That's really unfortunate."
"Yeah," Laila also felt regretful. She could indeed transport everyone involved in the shoot here by plane, but she wasn't that wasteful, even with her wealth. For the sake of the company, she couldn't make meaningless decisions based solely on her desires.
"So, I'll shoot some scenes here, and for the locations requiring large-scale shoots, I'll go to other countries."
What's done is done! Just moments ago, Yao Yingxia was feeling down, thinking that her efforts might be in vain, but upon hearing Laila's words, she almost jumped up in excitement.
"No problem! Absolutely no problem! Anything you need, our team will cooperate actively. If there are any issues, feel free to approach me, and we'll give you a response!"
"Great, then let's have a pleasant collaboration." Laila extended her hand towards Yao Yingxia with a smiling expression.
Yao Yingxia shook her hand vigorously, "Believe me, Director Moran, you've made the right choice. I believe the scenic beauty of our country will be the most beautiful in the movie!"
Of course, Laila believed in that. After all, she had a deep love for this land. Moreover, the breathtaking landscapes here were undeniably enchanting. Just look at the foreign films that showcased scenes from China, such as "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" or the future "Avatar." Anyone who had seen the domestic scenery in these films would applaud and praise it.
With Yao Yingxia's assurance and support, Laila finally let go of the lingering worries. She had been entangled in the selection of locations for a long time. She wanted to capture the most beautiful scenes while saving money and effort. Fortunately, in the end, she chose a middle ground, selecting less-populated scenes here and sending the crew to New Zealand for scenes requiring large crowds.
This way, both sides could be accommodated, allowing her to fulfill all her ideas simultaneously. Although it was more troublesome than solely choosing New Zealand, she still went ahead with it. After all, who made her cherish everything about this place? Who made her want to be the first "international friend" to promote the magic and beauty of this land through film?
Meanwhile, in Asia, "Iron Man" also achieved astonishing box office results that shocked Hollywood. The movie claimed the top spot at the box office almost everywhere it was released, maintaining that position for at least one or two weeks, and in some places, even until the end of the summer season.
This was a precious achievement during the summer box office, considering that this period concentrated on the release of major new films. Whether it was Hollywood or domestic films from various countries, there were undoubtedly strong competitors.
Unfortunately, these competitors had chosen the wrong time—clashing with Iron Man. Who made our Iron Man have a body of steel and iron bones? Those competitors could only suffer from the powerful superhero, and the directors and production companies of those movies silently bled due to losses.
In theaters worldwide, the phrase "I am Iron Man" appeared on countless big screens, spreading the Iron Man frenzy.
How long does it take for a faded actor to return to the mainstream film industry? The answer was clear: just one movie directed by Laila!
With the success of "Iron Man," Laila once again appeared in media reports around the world. Her legendary life and directorial experiences gained her numerous fans.
Not only were film production companies eyeing her, but every actor also wished they could pay to be in her movies. Even in supporting roles, they were willing to participate. What if, by chance, they became popular?
Laila's discerning eye for casting was well-known, and the media had previously done special reports on actors who appeared in her films, comparing their status before and after. People discovered that even a minor supporting role in her movies could propel an actor to at least the second tier, granting them more opportunities.
Was she merely a film director? She was, in fact, a ladder to stardom!
Louise was the one who could understand this the most. Look at the endless self-recommendation calls she received daily and the overflowing actor profiles on her desk. It was evident how many people were eager to strike gold in Laila's films.
While Robert Downey Jr. and the rest of the team were still on a promotional tour across various Asian countries, Laila had already returned to Hollywood to start the long-awaited actor selection for her new movie.
Some key roles had already been decided, mainly actors she remembered vividly from the original version in her past life. Besides them, she allowed Louise to mainly select actors signed under their own company. After several months of meticulous searching, the basic framework had been established, and the remaining roles were just minor characters.
These roles could be played by anyone, and if they couldn't find suitable actors here, they could find them locally in New Zealand. Laila remembered that in the original version, there were many New Zealand actors in the movie.
When the actors were almost selected, the final batch of designed costumes was finally delivered from Janet's side.
Laila had taken so long to set up the crew mainly because she was waiting for her costumes. She knew that to make the movie the best it could be, she needed her mother's help. Janet, who had won consecutive awards for Best Costume Design, invested maximum effort in her beloved works. So much so that Laila's grandmother even called to complain, saying she was obsessed to the point where she neglected even little William.
Although sorry to her little brother, Laila secretly praised her mother.
Now that the costumes had arrived, Laila started assembling the actors for the most important pre-shooting preparation—character styling!
First up was Roy's appearance. He would be playing a role that would undoubtedly attract countless fans—the Elven Prince. Janet seemed to have a deep love for this character or, perhaps, the entire Elven race. Every piece of clothing she designed for them could be sent straight to a fashion runway.
Ethereal, enchanting, agile, and full of charm—Laila couldn't help but swallow her saliva when Roy put on the outfit she had designed for him.
Too beautiful, too handsome, too otherworldly!
Laila always knew she was obsessed with good looks, but she didn't realize she had evolved without knowing it. What happened to the immunity she was supposed to have when surrounded by beautiful people all the time? Why did she suddenly have the impulse to transform into a wolf and pounce on Roy when spending time with him?
When the props handed him a bow and arrow, everyone watching had hearts in their eyes.
"I feel like I won't be able to get married in the future, what should I do?"
"Where can I find such an elf? I promise to love him for a lifetime!"
The makeup team's girls were drooling, and at that moment, they had forgotten the fact that the person they were drooling over happened to be their boss's boyfriend.