It's reasonable for me to be a three-time Golden Horse Award-winning director and an all-around

Let's choose Chapter 47 as our graduation project!
The Cadillac Escalade sped towards its destination, finally coming to a smooth stop in front of Building 168, 4000 Warner Avenue, Burbank.

This building is the famous headquarters of Warner Bros.

Because they arrived early, Dennis took Lü Rui directly to the special effects department after entering the company.

"This is Sam Brook, who is in charge of special effects."

"This is Lv, from across the ocean, the director who won the Silver Bear at Berlin and the Silver Lion at Venice last year."

In Hollywood, the awards from the three major European film festivals have always carried significant weight.

At first, Sam Brooke looked at Lü Rui with suspicion, but after hearing about his award-winning experience, his attitude did a complete 365-degree turn!

"Welcome, Lv."

Things became much easier after that.

Lu Rui took out a rough cut of "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" and talked to Sam Brook about which parts needed special effects shots and what kind of effects he wanted to achieve.

Over the next few days, he worked with the other party to finalize various details.

When the special effects production officially started, he intended to stay and learn, but Dennis rushed over and said he had something important to discuss with him.

"boom--"

The moment the door behind him was locked, Lü Ruixin's heart sank.

Hey!
You won't let me see it, huh?
Just wait and see, I'll start my own special effects company sooner or later!

Despite his displeasure, he showed no sign of it on his face and asked with a smile, "Dennis, what can I do for you?"

“Lv, there’s a big movie coming out today. I’m off work, so let’s go see it.”

The excuse was really lame, but Lü Rui could only nod.

They're clearly keeping their distance from him; we're all social butterflies, so there's no need to spell things out.

"Okay, let's go."

He followed Dennis into the elevator and downstairs.

The special effects department was on the 10th floor. The elevator went down and soon stopped on the first floor.

It was morning, and the Warner Bros. building was bustling with people, including company employees, actors, producers, and directors who were there to discuss collaborations...

As soon as the elevator doors opened, Lü Rui was met by a group of people.

He originally intended to go out first, but to his surprise, a black man wearing wide-rimmed sunglasses and holding a child's hand not only did not give way, but also led several burly men who looked like bodyguards to squeeze straight in.

Lu Rui frowned and subconsciously dodged to the side.

But just as he stepped out of the elevator, he clearly heard a voice say "Chingchong!"

The word translates to "Qing Dynasty," which, like shouting "Negro" at a Black person, is a blatant insult.

Lu Rui suddenly stopped in his tracks, but by the time he turned around, the elevator doors had already closed.

His face darkened, his gaze turning cold: "Dennis, who was that guy in sunglasses just now?"

Dennis sensed something was off and quickly tried to smooth things over with a forced smile: "Lv, don't mind those black guys, they're all hot-tempered and mentally unstable..."

"What's his name?" Lü Rui asked again.

Dennis sighed helplessly: "Will Smith, a black actor and rapper from Pennsylvania, just finished playing 'Agent J' in 'Men in Black 2,' and now he's a favorite collaborator for major film studios..."

Lu Rui's heart stirred.

Will Smith?
Shit King?

The guy who slapped the host at the Oscars and then gave his four-year-old son to Puff Daddy?
"Haha, interesting."

Lu Rui sneered, a hint of amusement in the curve of his lips.

He was originally worried about what to film for his graduation project, but now a ready-made inspiration has come to him.
……

The blockbuster Dennis was referring to was Universal Pictures' latest release, "Fast & Furious 2".

Before Paul Walker's car accident, on screen, his character Brian was seen speeding along the steering wheel.

Vin Diesel, the leader of Family Man, has not yet become the soul of the series, only making brief appearances in previous films.

Inside the theater, amidst the cheers and whistles of many foreigners, Lü Rui remained calm.

No one knew that countless waves of inspiration were already surging in his mind!
This era is like a rich mine waiting to be mined, with so many opportunities for him to fleece. He can't wait any longer!
After the event, Lü Rui said goodbye to Dennis and hurriedly returned to the hotel.

He opened his laptop and his fingers flew across the keyboard, displaying classic movie titles such as "Hitch," "The Pursuit of Happyness," and "I Am Legend."

However, when he typed "Hancock," his finger suddenly stopped.

"This doesn't seem right?" After repeatedly checking the Writers Guild website, he reluctantly deleted the name.

According to information, "Hancock" was registered as early as 1998.

The brief regret was fleeting, quickly replaced by a strong fighting spirit.

A meaningful smile appeared on Lü Rui's lips.

He wanted to see if, without the support of these classic works, the "Shit King" who swore in the elevator would still have a chance to play Hancock.

For the next period of time, Lü Rui stayed at home almost all the time, writing screenplays and selecting many original novel copyrights that had not yet been sold.

To make it easier to register his scripts, he applied to join the Writers and Directors Guild.

With his status as a director who won the Silver Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival and the Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival, plus Denis's help, he successfully joined the association.

At the same time, he contacted Jiang Wen and asked him to introduce him to an agent working at William Morris (WMA) so that he could help with the trivial matters of registering the script.

Of course, he has no intention of signing with WMA, since his current work focus is still in China, not abroad.

That afternoon, Lü Rui met the agent at a coffee shop.

“Hello, Lv, I am Peter Griffin.”

The man was in his early thirties, wearing a gray suit and frameless glasses—the typical attire of a Hollywood real estate agent.

But this name...

After sitting down, Lü Rui couldn't help but repeat it again: "Peter Griffin?"

“That’s right!” Peter laughed. “I share the same name as Peter from Family Guy, but I’m 32 years old, which is older than that cartoon.”

He's chubby, has a good sense of humor, and seems very easy to get along with.

But Lü Rui knew in his heart that you can't judge a book by its cover, and this person was only introduced by Jiang Wen through a friend, so he still had to be careful.

After a few pleasantries, he got straight to business: "I want to register my script, but the process is too complicated, so I need you to handle it."

“Okay, leave it to me!” As an agent for WMA, Peter Griffin was very familiar with these kinds of things.

This is a great opportunity to earn extra money, and you absolutely shouldn't miss it.

However, he still tentatively asked, "Lv, are you interested in joining WMA? We have excellent resources here, including film rights, actors, professional producers... everything you could want. If you want to make movies in Hollywood, the company can also help."

Before coming to the appointment, he made a point of inquiring about Lü Rui's identity and background.

If we can bring this internationally acclaimed young director into the company, his status within the company will definitely rise accordingly!

After all, in Hollywood, good directors are a scarcer resource than good actors.

As a century-old company, WMA's strength is beyond doubt.

Michael Bay, Clint Eastwood, Denzel Washington, Mel Gibson, Natalie Portman, and many others are among the celebrities signed to this company.

However, Lü Rui had no interest in signing any agency contract.

“Peter, thank you, but I’m not ready to pursue a career in Hollywood right now.”

It might come in the future, but that's all in the future, there's no rush now.

"Ok."

Peter was somewhat disappointed, but he didn't insist.

Subsequently, both parties signed an agency agreement on the spot.

Lu Rui would hand over the completed scripts to him, and he would help with the registration, including the purchase of novel copyrights, which he would also handle through communication and negotiation.

He can't afford the best-selling novels yet, but older novels like "I Am Legend," published in 1954, aren't too expensive.

Although this kind of subject matter would definitely not pass censorship in the country, Lü Rui had other plans...

At the same time, this also means that Peter Griffin will have to spend more time helping Lü Rui with his official duties in addition to his regular work.

But he didn't feel tired at all.

He was in his thirties and still unmarried. His mother was sick, his father was missing, and his younger siblings were all in school. He desperately needed money!
For him, being Lü Rui's agent was a highly sought-after opportunity to make money.

With his help, the three scripts, "Hitch," "The Pursuit of Happyness," and "I Am Legend," were quickly registered and filed.

Because Lu Rui had previously watched movies in English, he was able to write English scripts much faster.

As for the localization work, we can take our time when we get back. The most urgent thing is to take advantage of every opportunity to benefit from it...

(End of this chapter)