In the top office of Dragon Soul Film Company, Laila was initially quite pleased to hear about Nolan's visit. After all, he was the future top Hollywood director, with his unique understanding of films. Therefore, yesterday's conversation had been beneficial for both of them. But when she heard what he had to say, she was dumbfounded.
"Let me direct Batman, and you'll be my assistant director?"
What kind of joke was this?
Nolan's eyes sparkled as he leaned his hands on the desk. "Exactly, Director Moran! I believe only you can create the most outstanding Batman! As you said yesterday, we shouldn't refrain from making what we want to make. The important thing is to turn what we love into something that everyone loves! I like the dark and realistic style of Batman, but it seems like I failed. But I don't think my decision was wrong. Director Moran, it's up to you to tell everyone that the dark and realistic style is the best Batman!"
"Wait a minute!" Laila rubbed her temples, feeling the need to calm down. "Director Nolan, you're doing great already, you should believe in yourself!" What had she said yesterday to make him think that only she could direct Batman well? There must be some misunderstanding here!
"Director Moran, yesterday I also mentioned that I have a magic-themed film that I want to make. Originally, I planned to make it after finishing Batman. But after our discussion yesterday, I can't contain my desire anymore! I can't wait to raise funds and assemble a crew right now. You know? I've been revising the script ever since I got home yesterday, and my mind is full of inspiration!"
Laila was stunned. So it was really because of her relationship with him that he came up with such an incredible idea?
How could she refuse? Should she say that she knew he would succeed in directing the remaining two Batman films in the future?
Forget it, no one would listen to such words, and even if they did, they would just consider them as comforting words, right?
"Director Nolan, we had a pleasant conversation yesterday, and I believe you will do a great job with the remaining two films. And you also know that I still have The Lord of the Rings to produce, so I'm afraid I can't take on your recommendation."
Someone had just mentioned this issue, and Nolan responded smoothly, "I'm also a director, and I know post-production doesn't require much time. Don't worry, when you need to come back, just come back, and I'll help you finish the rest!"
How generous and considerate, skipping work whenever you want, earning a hefty salary, and having someone to clean up after you, it was simply the best treatment one could ask for.
But Laila just wanted to say one thing: she didn't want this kind of treatment!
It's not that she wasn't interested in Batman, but she didn't want to hinder Nolan's path to growth. From his biography, it was clear that the film that truly put him into the ranks of top commercial directors was this Batman series. If she forcibly took it away from him, would he still be the director who made Inception in the future?
"Director Nolan, I'm sorry, but I have to refuse you." Laila's mind was racing, trying to find a reasonable reason to reject him. Surprisingly, she found one. "You should know that I acquired Marvel and Batman belongs to DC. Marvel and DC have been competitors since their inception. You can't expect me to go help a competitor make movies, can you?"
Nolan looked at her blankly, was that so?
He knew about DC, of course, but to not be able to make movies because of competition, he had no idea about that.
For this reason, the representatives of the Batman production company were convinced that his invitation this time was meaningless, otherwise, who wouldn't want Laila to direct their movies?
Nolan didn't say anything like "sacrificing for art, one should abandon all prejudices," and left feeling disappointed.
Laila had someone escort him out, watching him leave in his car from the window before sighing and sitting down in her chair.
Films were also art, and those who played with art had some personality. Without personality, they couldn't create works with their style, and without their style, they couldn't talk about whether they could be successful or not.
Because of this personality, Laila felt that she was not very good at dealing with them. Whether it was Nolan or Janet, she felt that they often had the habit of speaking for themselves, and they simply didn't listen to others. Well, she had this problem too, but she thought she was quite easy to talk to, unlike them, who suddenly came up with ideas that scared others.
If you talk about being intrigued, she was quite intrigued, too. She had watched The Dark Knight many times, and both the acting and the plot had fascinated her. Heath Ledger's performance was unparalleled, and the plot arrangement was impeccable. In short, Nolan created the most charming Batman in film history, as well as the most charming villain.
She believed that making such a movie would be fun.
Louise brought over a stack of documents and saw her boss leaning back in her chair, staring at the ceiling with a subtle expression.
"Laila? What are you doing?"
"Nothing, just thinking about something." Laila quickly adjusted her expression and sat up straight at her desk.
"These are some documents that need your signature. There are a few applications for the New Talent Program that I think are quite good, you should consider them." Louise handed her the documents.
Laila took them and began to look through them.
The so-called application plans were proposals from emerging directors, actors, or screenwriters in the New Talent Program. If they had new ideas they wanted to implement, such as planning for a new movie, applying for more funding, or wanting more suitable crew members, they would submit an application in the form of a proposal to Laila.
Usually, such applications couldn't be submitted directly to her and required approval from at least three people before being placed in front of her. Through this process, the company produced many successful films.
Now, because of word of mouth, the New Talent Program was still expanding. Many young people who came here found an organization and could discuss common topics with many others, and they could also apply for shooting after their ideas matured. It could be said that this place was the cradle of future pillars of the film industry, and many people who walked out of here had already established themselves in Hollywood.
The most obvious example was the group of horror enthusiasts at the beginning. They had produced several classic horror series, almost dominating the horror film industry in recent years.
Seeing her looking at the documents, Louise asked curiously, "Wasn't that Director Nolan who just came? What did he come for?"