Reborn to Dominate Hollywood

"Is everything going well?" asked Ian as soon as Murphy walked into the office.

"Yes, sir, but Jeff seems to have been in and out of Fetzel Corporation's headquarters. He definitely wanted to do something - "

yes, the only thing that matters is that he doesn't know I want to buy ABC News and Sky News. That would be quite a reversal because he just wanted me to stay where I am and focus on the creative part like Game Franchise... God, it dawned on me that he really didn't want me to have the kind of power that he had. Ian raised his eyebrows and sat back in his chair.

Murphy didn't say anything, just nodded.

"Well, we'll just have to wait and see. If things are going to get bigger in the near future, I'm sure they will. "Anyway, did you get a reply from Hongbo?"

"Yes, sir. Yes, sir. That's it. The actors we need are right under them, and they're available on the schedules we send out. It doesn't take a lot of time and detail to do so. I sent the documents over and they asked for a week.

"Great. Ian smiled and sent Murphy away.

His next plan is to shoot John Wick with John, with Keanu Reeves right in front of him, and he is the candidate to bring the lead role to life.

In this way, after analyzing and examining the acting skills of the actors, Ian made a request to the other actors.

"Can I come in?" Rei's voice came from outside the door.

"Yes, please come in. Have a seat. He said as he asked her to sit in front of him.

"I think I'm ready to shoot, the location has been taken over and everything else is to follow over the next few months. How have you been?" she asked.

"I can say that I am much better. It's the first time I've tried to close a deal, and it's somehow involving Jeff Sanson. So, I've done my best, how are you doing?"

"It's better, but I'd like to talk about something. Rei said with a concerned look.

"What's the matter?"

"Well, out of all things, this movie is the biggest thing that has happened to me in a long time. It also means that my attention is completely focused on the project – and so are you.

She suddenly lifted her eyes and shifted from the focus on the table to his, as if she had suddenly remembered something.

"Why don't you focus on Star Wars and focus on John Wick? I thought that was your priority...

"I wanted to collaborate with John on at least one film, and now is the best time because he has been working for his father's company for a long time and has finally gained some freedom. And, I need more time to check out Star Wars. In short, these will happen at the right time.

"And... Ian said as he reached out his hand, palm facing up. Raelyn took his hand and looked him in the eye.

"Everything will be fine. I don't feel like I need to explain the situation to you at all, because we all know that everything is going to be okay. So, let's not be pressured, if you still have any questions, just tell me, okay?"

"Well, okay--"

The knock on the door caused Railyn to withdraw her hand at lightning speed, and Ian looked inside the door, only to see Murphy waiting outside the door.

"Please come in!"

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[Green Studio Los Angeles]

Ian sat in the center of the studio with a green screen behind him and a large number of cameras in front of him.

There was chaos around him, and next to him was the director of the show.

".... , we are talking about the new film and the issues associated with it. There will be some behind-the-scenes footage and everything will be fine. Also, would you like to talk about Raelyn and you?" asked the manager.

"It's not very convenient, today's interview doesn't touch on my love life. And when will the other actors come?"

"Oh no, we've actually decided to keep this interview just for you. The Board of Management has decided that the actors can do one more full interview, and why don't you know, Mr. Rainer? We sent an email this morning. The manager asked, puzzled.

"I may have overlooked. I'll let my assistant know, thanks.

"In fifteen minutes, the show will be live, can you accept it?"

"Yes, bring it in." Ian said with a smile.

Friday Night Live airs on the RNN channel, one of the largest broadcast channels in the United States and one of the most famous in the entire world.

It's not just because of how well the questions are thrown and how hard the announcers dig into the lives of celebrities, but also because of how they promote each show.

The lights in the studio were getting brighter and brighter, and Ian noticed the cameraman raise his hand and smiled at the camera.

"So, it doesn't matter if you win an inch or a mile. A win is a win, huh?" asked the sexy man with his hands crossed in front of him with a serious expression.

Mike Ardern is a well-known TV presenter and, most importantly, known for respecting and caring for celebrities on and off screen.

There have been reports of the most famous model, Mary Jane, having to go on a diet in order to stay in shape, as evidenced by Mike when he had dinner with her.

Still, the host is a nice guy and interesting from his point of view observing celebrities.

"That's right, winning is winning. Ian repeated it to him, earning a round of applause from the audience.

The cinematographer and director played an important role in the applause that should have been, and they made sure that the applause rang out on time.

Ian didn't say anything, just nodded to the audience and waved to the two people who had been standing asking for his attention.

"Ian. Ian. Ian, Ian, hello everyone!" Mike shouted again, and the camera zoomed in on Ian.

"Wow, hello!" he replied, smiling.

"When was the last time you were here? Oh wait, never!"

"Haha! No, seriously! If I knew how comfortable these chairs were, I swear to God, I'd do my best to be on the show, I'm not kidding! Mike, how are you doing? I heard you're getting married?" Ian asked rhetorically.

The audience went crazy again, and the friends they invited to the studio gathered enough to make up all the sounds, at least enough for thirty or forty people to listen.

"Wow!" Mike gasped, touching his heart. "I thought I was going to have to drag the show by myself...!Honestly, that's pretty good!" he replied, raising an eyebrow.

"Yes, the wedding bell will ring in the corner soon

!" "Yay!" Ian stood up clapping, and the audience applauded.

In their opinion, the wedding was a very interesting and special thing, and in fact, no one knew about Mike's wedding - which put all the responsibility on Ian to announce the wedding and make the audience "wow", which he managed to do.

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[Train Station 209]

There were two people standing in the corner of the train station, and around them, there were some people walking around the station, because it was getting late, and it was time for almost everyone to go home from work.

"...... Natalie made me watch, it sucks. I didn't even have time to fix the lock, but she wanted us to watch a romantic movie, and it was the worst thing to call it...!" Person 1 said, feeling extremely disappointed with what she had blurted out.

"What? What's the title? How can a movie be so bad? Is that why you're not happy all day?"

Number 1 was always so moody all day, which was not normal, and as his friend, he was clearly worried.

The man muttered the name of the title, and the other frowned.

"You never watch IAM, even if it's for fun, and if it's worth watching a movie? The man silently whispered the second half of the sentence to him.

"Well, but I've also heard that Fast and Furious was a big hit 24 hours after it came out. Then later tonight, we can watch the director's performance...?"

"What? Fast & Furious, man, sounds good, how's that?"

"I haven't seen it, it's just about street racing, so--"

"Anything better than watching a movie again with my girlfriend".

As soon as the train stopped in front of them, they all got on.

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after Ian made his last appearance for Fast & Furious on The Late Late Show, his studio was busy with things that could well be the next big thing Ian & Reyna Studios was working on.

In a sense, as people on social media lament, Ian is truly a person who can take simple movie themes and creativity to the extreme.

What makes everyone awe him is that in his first film after a big vacation, the quality of the film and the way the story is presented in front of the camera have improved a lot.

In his and others' opinion, "Fast and Furious" was nominated for about 7 awards at the AMFs-American Film Mania Awards.

The first thought of the entire crew was: "Impossible!", but after seeing the reaction of the media and the audience, everyone had no choice but to believe that they fully deserved these nominations.

Considering their strength, the rivalry they face is something to celebrate.

Still, just when most of the teammates were happy and excited about the news, they knew that everyone involved in the film had to do something to win.

Ian's first thought after that was that he needed to do more – more to create and perpetuate the joy he had with the team.

He immediately began work on John Wick after collecting actors he wanted to work with.

Considering that Hongbo has signed more than 75% of the top actors in its agency, it didn't take too long. With their agreement in place, Ian will soon be able to easily get the actor he wants.

And just like that, John and Ian went straight to work on John Wick.

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[Back in time, John and Ian at Rainer Studios]

"Keanu Reeves? Are you sure of your choice? Ian, the male protagonist decides everything, and if I don't understand the situation, I'll doubt your choice of the male lead... Keanu, he hasn't even acted in a movie, and you... John leaned back at the table and said to Ian.

"Calm down, John. I know you're cautious because this might be the only movie you're going to make, but I gotta say, it's not going to be a problem – the main character. John, you know what, as I said, I've finalized the cast without any issues,.... "。

Ian took a deep breath and explained

, "I don't want to look, you know, a little asshole. But the cast won't change.

John was amused by Ian's serious tone.

"Oh my God, okay. Okay, okay. I mean, I just wanted to make sure we had the right people involved in the production of this film because it really... Makes a lot of sense, you know. It's creative and worth my time to doI'm happy and luckily the actors I've chosen are all worth recruiting. So, let me deal with it, you can focus more on the movie...

He brought the cup to his lips and took a long sip.

"Alright then, that's it. That's it. We'll see you there tomorrow.

John stood up as he spoke, smiling at Ian.

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"Okay, listen... From the stunt team to the crew, I wanted everyone to be here, and I wanted to make this movie very special. Not only did we have to create a work that so many people loved, we also had to live up to the first big Batman movie, and I would also like to take this opportunity to say that the journey and progress can be quite tricky. So I advise everyone to stick to it, I'm not kidding.

"It's no secret that the theme of Batman is dark, and characters like the Joker can easily trigger mental health issues. So, before that, I'd like to ask everyone to keep an eye on your mental health, as the next period is going to be quite tricky.

At the same time, I also want everyone to say "enjoy". So, let's get on board? After discussing the technical issues, we can start shooting. I also need the team in charge of the music to be here...."

The meeting continued, and Raireen explained everything she knew about Batman: The Dark Knight.

After discussing Leilin's needs for the film and what she wanted to achieve when filming, Leilin's conversation ended with a round of questions.

"...... I'd like to ask about the role of the Joker? I heard that Ms. Sawyer chose Freddie Hawkins for the role... Can we know why?" asked one of the directors.

Raelyn smiled and nodded.

"Absolutely. So, the character is brand new, fresh, and to be honest, I really see him differently. In my opinion, Jack Jack Napier is like a clown figure, good but evil, maybe a murderous old uncle. He can be funny and make you laugh. Freddy had to go in a completely different direction if he wanted to become Jack, and he was like a very terrible psychopath. He's a cute guy, and his clown will be a huge revelation in this film. The first actor that came to mind was Freddy. Surprisingly, Ian felt the same way about it as I did. "

Raireen took a moment to explain what she had to do, their relationship was not made public, but some people in the office already knew about it, because with just one glance, someone would be aware of their relationship and identity.

Still, she calls Ian "Mister" because she wants to give the director and studio CEO the respect he deserves.

"Freddy's performance in the movie Psycho, which was released last year, was amazing. IMHO, the cast we have chosen has been finalized and there will be no further adjustments. Is it clear to everyone? She asked so loudly that everyone could hear it.

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left Raelyn and Nick in the room, the meeting disbanded immediately.

"What did you think when you asked me to stay? I just became an editor, and I'm here to help you as a director. I'm supposed to stay in the cinema--"

"Okay, don't talk about it. Before you go on, I just want to get moral support. And you've already met the people in the camera crew. So, it's a win-win. Rei said with a wink.

"What do you mean by meeting James? I've seen him many times, well, Lei. But also, he's cute when he's so focused on you. Nick said with a slight smile.

After a moment, he raised his hands above his head and his eyes widened.

"I've got Case, nice mental cues

" "Now, you've mastered the level of self-talk. Congratulations. Ah, what do you think of the name The Dark Knight? You know what?" Reelin finished as she walked around and sat down in front of Nick, who was already typing on her phone.

"What?" he asked rhetorically.

"Ian has a knack for names. Like, usually... Directors and screenwriters go through a long and difficult journey when it comes to choosing a name... But Ian, he's like that, everything comes the way he wants. He wrote a script, and the next thing you know he's got a name, and everyone he wants starts reading it's... It's amazing. She said confusedly.

"I thought we were past this stage, Rei. This is old news, and we have seen him in action. What more could you expect?" Nick said, rolling his eyes.

"I think.... The Dark Knight" was extracted so that it could be clearly stated for the character of Batman. What do you think?" she asked rhetorically.

"Well, don't make any more mysteries about movies that haven't started yet. Let's get to work, Crackle!"

and just like that, Leylin went back to work.

There are still many things she doesn't know about this movie.

Ian had to think through and give Leiling as much as possible every detail needed to complete the film.

But he also knows that no matter how hard he tries to recreate the same film, Rei will have her own feelings and creative freedom, which all his guidance can't take away.

So he did everything he could to leave the rest to her – trust played an important role in everything he did, and despite that, they were both happy with how things went.