~： Two hundred and forty-two - horror box office achievement

"You like to eat the food here, understand the culture here, and speak the language here." Naomi Watts leaned against his arms, stretched out her white fingers, and gently stroked the chin on his chin. Hu Stubble, curiously asked:

"But why don't you get in touch with the insiders here?"

This is really strange, she and Nina are very puzzled about this question. Since he came here, many insiders here have invited him, but he has not contacted any of them, and all the outsiders have asked Tim Burton to communicate.

And because of how much Wayne likes the culture here, after he came, he didn't even go out for a walk. Those oriental actors who wanted to approach him were all stopped by Zach Snyder.

"No." Wayne looked confused for a moment, shook his head and said, "I like everything here, but it doesn't mean I want to contact the insiders here, it doesn't make much sense, we don't have many shots to shoot, it's very Get out of here soon."

In fact, on the first day of filming, he recognized several people. Among the people watching, there were also a few familiar faces. Not only the crew members were curious about this place, but the local actors were also curious about Hollywood.

And he didn't understand Cantonese at all, and he even heard the actors call him "Ghost" more than once. In fact, in the entire crew, he was the only director who had never had contact with those people. The shooting requirements were all through Zach- Schneider conveyed.

Wayne knew very well in his heart that after all, he was not who he was before. Everything here has no meaning to him. It is enough to feel that everything is real.

"Go to sleep, Nami, I have to get up early for work tomorrow." He turned off the bedside lamp and closed his eyes with Naomi Watts in his arms.

Due to the average shooting speed of action scenes, Wayne sat behind the director's monitor and watched silently with a cigarette in his mouth most of the time. The action director directed Christian Bale and others.

After the simple prison scene, the crew began to shoot the scenes of the master-apprentice training. This is where Bruce Wayne's skills come from. Anyone who wants to have a body stronger than ordinary people must go through far more than superhuman training.

The fighting skills possessed by Christian Bale are certainly no exception. The footage of Liam Neeson teaching him must be clearly displayed. This is an important element in explaining the origin of Batman.

The action scenes are filmed intermittently. Under the command of the action director, the progress of these shots cannot be accelerated. Most of the shots are very short, ranging from a few seconds to more than ten seconds. This is also a special request by Wayne. When editing short shots later, it is conducive to creating a sharp sense of action scenes.

Everyone knows that professional matters are handed over to professional people, so when the action is directed, even he, the director, will watch silently without saying a word.

For most of the day, the crew slowly finished the short action shots. Next, the filming of the literary drama between the master and the apprentice, Christian Bale and Liam Neeson, some conversations about ideas.

Before filming, Wayne deliberately called the sweaty master and apprentice over.

"The scene from here is also the beginning of your conflict of ideas."

Seeing that both of them were listening with serious expressions, Wayne said to Liam Neeson: "You are Bruce Wayne's soul teacher, you teach him to control his fear, but your fundamental purpose is never to bring him back to the right path. , but want to attract him to his own path."

Liam Neeson nodded and said: "I have carefully practiced and figured out that my character helps Batman drive away his fears, point him in the direction, and hope that he will stay by my side and "save" the world with a common philosophy .

Henry Duka's evil does not emanate from the bottom of his heart, but stems from the ideas that already exist in his mind. "

Liam Neeson pointed to his head, talking about his understanding of the characters.

"No problem, that's it."

Wayne smiled and snapped his fingers. The pair of soul masters and apprentices finally became opponents. Everything was caused by different ideas. Then he turned his head to the male protagonist and said:

"You have very complicated feelings for Henry Duka, and you agree with some of his views, but you can't agree with the idea of ​​destruction in his philosophy, and you can't agree with the way of the Shadow Warrior Alliance."

"I understand." Christian Bale nodded, even though the movie hadn't even started, his expression remained bitter and bitter.

The filming preparations were ready soon, and after the crisp slap of the board, Liam Neeson, standing in the shadows, said:

"Your greatest fear comes from darkness."

In the face of Christian Bale, who looked uneasy, Liam Neeson continued: "But darkness has never been our enemy. Darkness is our best friend. It can provide us with the best cover!"

Wayne stared at the changes in the expressions of the two of them on the monitor. Now it seems obvious that the young Christian Bale is doing better and has entered the state of the male lead.

"You have to get over your fear!" Liam Neeson said. "The best way is to be a part of your fear."

"Cut!" Wayne called to stop filming. "Everyone rests for five minutes, resets, and resumes shooting after five minutes!"

After speaking, he walked up to Liam Neeson and reminded: "There is nothing wrong with the emotions of the lines, expressions, pay attention to your expressions Liam, you were suppressed by Christian in this scene, especially the use of eyes."

"Okay, I'll adjust it." Liam Neeson nodded and sat down in the corner by himself. The makeup artist also took advantage of the break and quickly started to touch up his makeup.

This situation is very normal, and the director does not need to tell him about the drama. The two protagonists are aware of the director's requirements. Wayne can only tell Liam Neeson the effect he needs, and then he needs to use the skills of professional actors. to adjust slowly.

Compared with the stop-and-go in the action scenes, the literary scene performed relatively smoothly. After two shots of this long shot, it was easy to get the shot that Wayne wanted.

After another day of filming, Wayne went back to the hotel to take a shower, and as soon as he walked into the living room after changing his clothes, Naomi Watts came up and put his arm around him, looked up and smiled and said, "Let's go out for a drink. How about it?"

"Bar?" Wayne asked.

"Yes." The Australian girl nodded and pointed at everyone in the room. "Let's go together. Since you got here, you hide in the house every day except for filming. Let's go out for a drink together."

"Ok, I have no opinion."

The filming went on relatively smoothly. If it continues at this pace, I'm afraid I won't be able to stay here for long. It's good to go to the bars here.

After the ladies changed their clothes, they walked out of the hotel under the leadership of Sandy Yang and came to a bar not far away.

Contrary to Wayne's imagination, the bar here does not have harsh music, and the crowd dancing madly. There is only one band singing on the stage, and the environment is relatively quiet.

"Hi, Wayne, hi, Nami."

Just as the beer was being served, Liam Neeson came over and raised the bottle to everyone with a smile. "I didn't expect you to find it here too."

"Do whatever you want, Liam."

Wayne pointed to the position beside him, raised the bottle to touch him, and took a big mouthful of cold and refreshing beer. "Come here alone?"

"That's right." Liam Neeson nodded, looking relaxed after work, he raised his beer and took a sip. “Every day after filming, I would come over for a drink by myself. The bartender here speaks good English, and I like the environment.

By the way, I was on the phone with my agent today, and I heard that the North American box office of "The Clown" has approached 300 million US dollars, and the global box office has exceeded 600 million US dollars. Congratulations! "

Wayne was not surprised when he heard the news. Jimmy had already told him, but he knew that the end of "The Clown" was coming. Now there are only a few hundred screenings left, and there are basically no more than 300 million US dollars. Hope too.

Putting down the bottle in his hand, he beckoned to Naomi Watts, the Australian girl rolled her eyes, took out the cigarette from her handbag and handed it to him.

"You're too kind, Liam."

"No, Wayne." Liam Neeson shook his head with a smile along with the music. "You have created a box office miracle in this field of horror movies!"

These feelings are sincereThe Clown Returns to the Soul" with a North American box office of 290 million US dollars and a global box office of about 610 million US dollars. These two terrifying box office figures have made people see horror movies. Another possibility.

Everyone knows that horror films are good at making a big difference, but before Wayne Greenberg's "The Clown Returns to the Soul", no one dared to think that a pure horror film could be such a hit.

This has also led to the emergence of many small-budget horror film projects in small Hollywood companies this year, all trying their best to imitate this film.

"How old are you this year? Even after the end of the year, you're only 25 years old, Wayne." Liam Neeson observed the young director and said with emotion, "But you've already created a terrifying box office achievement."

1991's debut "Happy Death Day" earned $120 million at the global box office, and 1992's "Get Out" had a global box office of 250 million. After the tempering of these two films, the "Joker" that swept the world appeared.

The appearance of this comic book movie is destined to be recorded in the history of film, not to mention the huge social repercussions caused by the film, the box office alone is a miracle, the world's first masterpiece to exceed one billion US dollars.

Coupled with the "Joker's Soul", which has not been released this year, it has already earned more than 600 million box office worldwide, which made Liam Neeson look at the young faces around him in a trance through the lights of the bar.

He has never left the top ten of the North American annual box office list since the director's movie, which is simply too scary.

There is only one director in Hollywood who can do this, Wayne Greenberg.

And Liam Neeson was very sober, and when he saw him entering the bar, the purpose of his coming was to show his favor.

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