Screenwriter Mystery

"No, maybe it's not just waiting!"

Judging from the current progress.

Whether it's "Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2" or "Modern Family", it's not something that can be done overnight.

After all, the shooting process of real movies and TV series is not like the [script evolution] function of Zhao Yuan's system, which can be realized out of thin air.

The preparation of the crew, the survey of the venue and even the selection of actors will take a certain amount of time.

If you really wait until everything is ready and the filming of the movie and TV series is completed, at least it will take more than half a year.

Here, not to mention the problems that "Modern Family" may encounter, such as the order negotiation of the TV station, and the selection of the filming schedule of "Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2".

With all the things added together, no matter how patient Zhao Yuan was, he would not be able to tolerate such a waste of time.

After all, this kind of screenwriting reality, the ability to evolve the world, is hard to put down once you try it out.

So, after thinking about it, Zhao Yuan quickly made a decision.

In terms of the system script, he may not be able to start the next action because of the [plot value].

However, in real Hollywood, he is obviously not disturbed.

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"It's hard to imagine that after writing the scripts for "Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2" and "Modern Family", you still have spare energy to complete the creation of new scripts, Ellen."

New York, Universal Studios Building.

Ron Mayer couldn't help sighing when he saw the "new script" that Zhao Yuan put out again.

"Even in Hollywood, there are very few screenwriters as prolific in such a short period of time as you."

The creation of a script is an extremely boring process. The completion of a script in Hollywood often requires the screenwriter to polish and modify it many times.

"I just had a sudden inspiration."

Sitting on the sofa in the office, Zhao Yuan just smiled in the face of Ron Mayer's approval.

"So this time, what kind of script did you bring, Ellen."

"A TV series? Or a movie?"

After a simple courtesy, Ron Mayer began to get to the point.

"'Blair Witch', this is a horror movie about witch legends."

Hearing the name of the script from Zhao Yuan's mouth, Ron Mayer's eyebrows changed slightly.

""Blair Witch"?"

Looking at Zhao Yuan on the sofa, Ron Mayer nodded and said, "Can I read the script of Blair Witch, Ellen?"

"Of course."

Zhao Yuan had no reason to refuse Ron Mayer's request. In fact, he came to Universal for this purpose.

Handing the prepared script to Ron Mayer, Zhao Yuan did not retreat back to the sofa, but stood there to observe Ron Mayer's reaction.

"thanks."

After taking over the script of "Blair Witch", Ron Mayer immediately began to read it carefully.

As the vice president of Universal Pictures Film and Television Distribution, Ron Mayer is obviously not a layman who doesn't know anything about movies.

It is also for this reason that after reading the "Blair Witch" script provided by Zhao Yuan, Ron Mayer's inner disappointment was even greater.

As far as the script is concerned, "Blair Witch" actually doesn't have many scary plots, and the thriller part can only be regarded as the upper-middle level of horror movies.

Compared with the shock of classic horror movies such as "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" that Zhao Yuan "created" before, Ron Mayer.

"Blair Witch" is even more bleak.

"To be honest, Ellen..."

After reading the script of "Blair Witch" in his hand, Ron Mayer looked at Zhao Yuan opposite and shook his head gently: "I didn't see too much newness in the script."

"Whether it is the legend of the witch or the horror in it, there are not too many surprises."

Ron Mayer's reaction did not exceed Zhao Yuan's expectations.

"Blair Witch" is not a movie that is known for its scripted plots. In his original world, the reason why this movie can successfully garner more than 100 million box office is because of unique shooting techniques and novel viral marketing methods.

"If, regarding the performance of the script of "Blair Witch", I'm sorry, Alan, it is impossible for Universal to invest in this."

Shaking his head, Ron Mayer calmly gave the answer.

"What if, from the very beginning, Blair Witch was not a 'normal' movie?"

Facing Ron Mayer's refusal, Zhao Yuan slowly threw out the movie's setting.

"Not a 'normal' movie?"

Hearing Zhao Yuan's words, Ron Mayer asked with a different expression on his face.

"what do you mean?"

"I plan to use a handheld DV to shoot the content of this movie."

"Handheld DV?!"

Ron Mayer expected that Zhao Yuan would give him a surprise, but he didn't expect the answer to be so unexpected.

"No wonder, the script mentioned the 'documentary' thing, so..."

However, soon, Ron Mayer reacted.

He turned the script of "Blair Witch" to the first page, looked at the description of the plot at the beginning, and suddenly said.

"Can you tell me in detail what you think, Ellen?"

Although he understood some of the operation techniques, Ron Mayer was still in a situation where he had only a limited understanding of the specific content.

"I intend to present the entire shooting process of "Blair Witch" in a 'pseudo-documentary' style, so that the whole film is like something that happened in the real world."

"Pseudo-documentary form? You said it was a shooting method like "Modern Family"."

Hearing Zhao Yuan's definition of the style of "Blair Witch", Ron Mayer naturally thought of the "Modern Family" script he had just read to himself not long ago.

"Yes, in fact, the pseudo-documentary shooting style used in "Modern Family" was originally inspired by the script "Blair Witch."

Nodding, Zhao Yuan admitted without hesitation.

Anyway, in this world, whether it's "Modern Family" or "Blair Witch" is from his hands, he said that inspiration comes from wherever.

"It's an interesting way of filming, I've never heard of anyone shooting a horror movie with a similar approach."

Zhao Yuan's description rekindled Ron Mayer's interest in Blair Witch.

He entered the role of the vice president of the film and television distribution department of his own film industry, thinking about the follow-up distribution of "Blair Witch", but in the end he couldn't help shaking his head and said regretfully.

"There is no doubt that Alan, the way of shooting horror films in the form of pseudo-documentaries, is very innovative."

"However, how can I guarantee that such a form of film will attract audiences to the theater?"

"publicity!"

In the face of Ron Mayer's hesitation.

Zhao Yuan immediately threw out the second key to the success of "Blair Witch".

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