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As one of the main creators of the film "Saw", Ryan needs to follow the crew to overseas promotion, mainly in Europe.

At the same time, it is necessary to carefully revise the next script and the shooting plan of "Chain Saw 2".

The only thing that made him a little depressed was that since he came to Europe, he would inevitably come into contact with some European entertainment circles.

Such as attending a variety of small gatherings.

In less than half an hour, Ryan was already a little drunk. It wasn't that he drank too much, but that his drinking capacity was right there. After a few glasses of champagne, he felt top-heavy.

"You'd better exercise your drinking capacity, or you'll be ugly sooner or later." Sofia Coppola complained in a low voice. She didn't stop Ryan from drinking just now.

"So unless it's absolutely necessary, I rarely go to parties." Ryan smiled wryly.

Regardless of past and present lives, his alcohol capacity is not very good.

"Okay, the person you want to see is here." Sofia Coppola took Ryan's arm, pointed to the distance, and walked over.

"Be careful what you say later, some British people may have a bad temper." Sofia Coppola whispered.

"I can understand." Ryan shrugged his shoulders, expressing his understanding.

Not to mention a British director, most of the film directors in Europe are like this. While loathing Hollywood, they are eager to break into Hollywood.

"Hi, dear cousin!"

Walking to the front, Sofia Coppola let go of Ryan's arm, and hugged Nicolas Cage very enthusiastically, "How do you feel about being the lead actor of a film whose global box office is about to exceed 100 million!"

The box office trend of "Chain Saw" in Europe is very stable. If there is no accident, it is only a worldly problem that the global box office exceeds 100 million US dollars.

Nicholas Cage has filmed many films, many of which have major roles, but there are very few films in which he is the leading role and has a global box office of over 100 million US dollars.

Starring in a film with a global box office of over 100 million US dollars is not a good thing for him, and he can take a step forward in his career.

"Excellent!"

Nicolas Cage let go of Sofia and gave Ryan a hug, "Thank you Ryan."

After speaking, Nicholas Cage introduced a middle-aged man beside him, "Mike Figgis, a very good director."

"Director Mike is very happy to meet you." Ryan shook hands with him enthusiastically, with a very polite tone, without a bit of arrogance.

Of course, in fact, he has never seen the British director's work.

After a brief introduction, several people sat down and started chatting casually, all of which were anecdotes from the entertainment industry.

"I heard that you know Ms. Nancy!" Mike Figgis couldn't help asking first.

The Ms. Nancy he was talking about was naturally referring to Nancy Utley, one of the two directors of Fox Searchlight Pictures.

"That's right, how come Director Mike knows Ms. Nancy!" Ryan asked a little curiously.

"No, no, I just heard about it." Mike Figgis was a little embarrassed.

Maybe Fox Searchlight Pictures and Nancy Utley, the influence of the two in Hollywood, is far from nothing.

But for an unknown little director in the European film circle, Nancy Utley is like a Hollywood big shot.

What's more, Fox Searchlight Pictures is a company specially established by Twentieth Century Fox to distribute independent films. For any independent film director, it is an existence that needs to be looked up to.

Ryan nodded slightly and didn't say much.

"Ahem, I mean, can you introduce Ms. Nancy."

"I own the film adaptation of John O'Brien's novel of the same name, "Leaving Las Vegas".

"

Mike Figgis looked somewhat embarrassed, but he had to express his request to a director who was much younger than himself.

Hearing this, Nicholas Cage on the side couldn't help interjecting: "What Mike means is that he hopes to get investment."

"And distribution channels in North America."

He has long been fascinated by the adaptation of John O'Brien's novel of the same name, "Leaving Las Vegas".

It's just that Mike Figgis has some difficulties in funding, and he has not been able to find investment, and the distribution channel in North America is also a problem.

"Can you let me read the script first?"

As soon as Ryan expressed his desire to invest, the two hit it off.

Only then did we have the meeting in front of us.

"Leaving Las Vegas"!

Ryan subconsciously glanced at Nicolas Cage. If "Lost in Translation" is Scarlett Johansson's famous work, then "Leaving Las Vegas" is Nicolas Cage's famous work. Take the Oscar for Best Actor.

Mike Figgis took out the script he had prepared a long time ago and handed it to Ryan, "Actually, I also lack some funds."

Ryan took over the script and just flipped through it. To be honest, it is a very artistic love story. From a commercial point of view, the plot is very procrastinating.

But if you want to win the Oscars, especially the best actor and actress and director trophies, it can only be a literary film.

It's not that commercial films are not good, but that it's too difficult, unless you make a group of old men from the academy unable to refuse, and even have to award you the award.

Such as James Cameron and "Titanic", that is the case.

"It's a very good script, and I can invest in it, even in terms of film distribution." Ryan gently closed the script, "I have a good cooperative relationship with Fox Searchlight Pictures and 20th Century Fox."

Twentieth Century Fox!

Mike Figgis never imagined that Ryan would cooperate with 20th Century Fox.

Twentieth Century Fox is the real behemoth compared to Fox Searchlight, which has just released a film.

What's more, he is very aware of the influence of News Corporation behind 20th Century Fox on the European media.

"Thank you very much for your investment."

Seeing that the wish for many years is about to come true, Mike Figgis is obviously a little excited.

Naturally, there is no need for Ryan to discuss the following matters with him personally, but the studio is just an empty shell, and things like this can only be handed over to Helen, who is a manager, for the time being.

Of course, for Helen, it was also an opportunity to take advantage of the opportunity to seek benefits, and she could definitely recommend some contracted actors under Star Brokerage Company to the crew.

This is why most agents hope to have a famous director under their banner.