Chapter 821： Born to be the enemy

With Ronan's confirmation, Zach Schneider walked out of the office with a look of relief, and he had already chosen the path for the future after "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors".

Warner Bros. is the best performing film company in Hollywood today. Working with them, success is guaranteed.

Ronan will not set up obstacles for Zach Schneider, but he will not do more.

Anyway, Zach Schneider is a perfect match for a film adapted from a dc comic.

Kevin Tesuhara becoming the CEO of Warner Bros. has become a foregone conclusion. Warner Bros. is about to embark on a mysterious journey of mysterious operation.

However, someone who can become the CEO of a large company must have the ability. It is said that Kevin Tesuhara is considering what series to use to prop up Warner Bros’ film business after the "Harry Potter" series. .

The "Harry Potter" series is such that Warner Bros. is the top contributor to Hollywood, and it is not easy to find a suitable alternative.

Therefore, Warner Bros.'s eyes naturally fell on the DC superhero comics.

Warner Bros. also once again called Ronan, Charles Rowan, Christopher Nolan and Christian Bell to a meeting at the Warner Building to discuss the preparation and shooting of "The Dark Knight."

The person presiding over this meeting is Kevin Tesohara.

"When can this film be filmed." Kevin Tesuhara was a little anxious: "When can it be released, Warner Bros. needs a clear schedule."

Ronan is the first producer and the representative of two major investors, Shahai Entertainment. He took the initiative to take the topic: "Kevin, our plan is very clear. Director Nolan has completed "Deadly Magic". Preparations start in January, and if shooting and post-production go well, "The Dark Knight" can be released in the summer of 2007."

Christopher Nolan said at this time: "I will submit the detailed plan to Warner Bros. and Shahai Entertainment again next week."

Kevin Tesuhara said: "I still hope to speed up this process."

"We need plenty of time." Charles Rowan actively persuaded: "This is a top Hollywood production."

Kevin Tesuhara frowned slightly: "You have to consider the financial pressure that Warner Bros. is under. The $180 million production cost, and the interest generated alone, will strain the Warner Bros. capital chain."

Ronan then said: "It's not as good as this. Kevin, Shahai Entertainment undertakes more investment. For example, 80% is no problem."

Kevin Tesuhara's eyes jumped: "What about the revenue sharing?"

"Calculated from the time the film was released in North America." Ronan said directly: "A total of five years of the same proportion of revenue sharing."

Charles Rowan said with a smile: "Shahai Entertainment will also be under a lot of financial pressure?"

Kevin Tesuhara quickly said: "No, Warner Bros. can solve the problem of funding sources."

Christopher Nolan said: "I can guarantee that "The Dark Knight" will be released on time in the summer of 2007."

Kevin Tesohala could only put his a little anxious heart back in his stomach, and then said: "Director Nolan, I read the script that has been finalized. I have some questions about the plot and character settings. Is the plot? Too dark? Is it acceptable to the audience to create the villain clown by shaping the protagonist?"

This "Dark Knight" script gave him the most profound impact, as if the clown was the protagonist, and various protagonists had auras added to him.

Ronan said: "My point of view is the opposite. Director Nolan’s script is full of charm. Batman and the Joker are like the front and back of a coin. The highlight of the film is precisely the duel between the two. I want to make the duel exciting. , It is necessary to create a villain as powerful as Batman. It is especially important that the confrontation between the two is not reflected in the action and the body. The root of their confrontation is different from the concept and worldview."

Christopher Nolan looked at Ronan, feeling that this was the producer who knew him best in Hollywood.

When writing the script, he and Jonathan thought about various versions of Batman and the Joker duel, such as family hatred, and they always felt that these were too low-level.

In the end, they chose the ultimate model of human social opposition, the ideological opposition!

Because of the fundamental difference in ideology, both sides are born enemies.

Ronan then said again: "A pair of protagonists who are in love and kill each other will always make the movie full of highlights."

Charles Rowan laughed: "The phrase Ronan described Batman and the Joker is the most appropriate."

In my life, I can always hear and see countless stories like this, two people who love each other, one constantly breaks through the bottom line of the other.

The underlying logic of this person is, you say you love me, is this true? I don’t believe it. The so-called loving me is just to add brilliance to your life. If you really love me, you will love me desperately. Can you really do this?

In some ways, isn’t this the Joker and Batman?

Christopher Nolan didn't say much, because no one was more convincing than Ronan's words.

Behind the producer, Ronan, there are countless successful films.

"I also think the script directed by Nolan is very brilliant."

Christian Bell, who has been silent all the time, also spoke at this time: "I am a person who likes and dare to try new things. I am willing to chase characters in various dimensions in the film industry, but my first reaction after seeing the script , I have to act in this sequel movie."

Kevin Tesuhara looked at everyone, especially Ronan, and finally said nothing.

Since Ronan said that the script and character settings are great, there should be no problem.

In this regard, Kevin Tesuhara feels that he better trust Ronan Anderson.

Ronan looked at Christian Bale and said, "You have to prepare in advance. This movie has higher requirements for Batman."

Christian Bell said: "I have already started special training."

Christopher Nolan reminded: "What needs special training is not just the newly added elements, but also some of the original skills have to be consolidated. Also, communicate with the stunt team a lot, they need to understand you and imitate you , Even the way you sway your arms when you walk is exactly the same..."

He further said: "There is also a mentality. In this movie, Bruce Wayne has surpassed the person he wants to be, but he has not realized it. He has walked out of the painful past, and Out of the memory of torturing him, so I had to find something new to continue torturing him... Simply put, Batman has never escaped from the past, and it is impossible to escape."

Ronan nodded slightly: "Bell, action and psychology must be combined."

If it is the first "War Hour", Christopher Nolan is more borrowing from Frank Miller's "Dark Knight Back" comics, this "Dark Knight" has surpassed the comics.

Batman doesn't have time to be sullen there, and he can't indulge himself and vent his anger as he pleases. He has to stabilize his emotions at all times.

Since the first film, Christopher Nolan has tried hard to make Bruce Wayne face and overcome various obstacles, including anger and hesitation...

So when it comes to "The Dark Knight", more changes are bound to be given. This character played by Christian Bale begins to walk out of the painful shadow of his parents being killed, but even so, he is still a very dark character, unlike those of sunny type 'S superheroes are worlds apart.

Christopher Nolan achieved this by pulling Batman off the altar and turning him into a person, a real person.

Superman gives people the most intuitive feeling and is undoubtedly the perfect embodiment of an ideal.

On the other hand, Batman must have more human characteristics. He does not have so many idealized rules and regulations, so he will be more humane when dealing with things, and some political elements can be mixed in it.

The subsequent meeting went relatively smoothly. After a period of silence, Kevin Tesuhara put forward another one: "Ronan, Director Nolan, and Charles. I hope "The Dark Knight" and the trilogy The end of the movie will be open-ended. Don’t have an end. It can leave a certain space for future sequels."

In this regard, Ronan understands that Kevin Tesuhara, any qualified company decision-maker, cannot easily end the treasure trove of "Batman".

"Yes," Ronan said.

Kevin Tesuhara looks at Christopher Nolan.

An excellent director often has not only excellent professional skills, but also a good hand in handling interpersonal relationships.

Although only planning the "Batman" trilogy , Christopher Nolan still said: "For me, the Batman story will never end."

He further said: "The reason why I agreed to continue shooting the sequel is because I happened to think of a good story idea, and I also know how to continue the previous legend. In fact, for this kind of big production, sequel shooting is most likely to appear. The problem is that you have more budget and created a bigger scene, but in essence, you are still just repeating the previous self... Since I have recognized this problem, I will always To avoid making similar mistakes."

With the assurances of Christopher Nolan and Ronan, Kevin Tesuhara also temporarily relieved his mind.

The "Harry Potter" series will finally come to an end. It is not impossible for Warner Bros. to count on a movie series forever. "Batman" and even DC's other comic book superhero adaptation movies are undoubtedly the best alternative.

At the end of the meeting, Kevin Tesuhara and Christian Bale left one after another, Ronan, Nolan and Charles Rowan stayed in the meeting room.

Ronan asked, "Is there a suitable candidate for the actors?"