The success of "The Hidden" has brought James Wen's directorial career a big step forward. Not every director can be like him, directing two million-dollar low-cost horror films that have sold several Million dollar box office.

Maybe it was because of his character, or maybe it came from a Chinese family in the far east. James Wen did not expand because of this, and he knew that with the strong support of Matthew, the road in the future would be better.

"Advice?" he said with a smile. "Matthew, you're the boss, just say so."

Matthew was also polite, and said directly, "James, how do you feel about sharing the same worldview with "Latent" and "The Conjuring"?"

James Wen was stunned for a moment, "Let the two stories take place in the same movie world?"

"That's right." Matthew can only give a framed suggestion, "If you have other horror movie ideas in the future, you can also put them in the same world, just like the Marvel superhero movies. A grievance or other existence that cannot be resolved can be linked.”

James Wing didn't speak, just thought.

Matthew added, "We can work together to create a universe! A universe of terror!"

In order to realize such a universe, especially starting to lay a solid foundation, he has no such ability, and must rely on James Wing's talent in the field of horror films.

James Wen is not rigid, he is a director whose business ideas occupy the absolute mainstream, otherwise he would not choose to cooperate with Matthew.

"Sounds like a good idea," he said after thinking for a short time. "That's a good idea!"

Matthew laughed, "I can only make suggestions, how to do it, and you need to come up with a practical plan."

James Wen nodded, "No problem." He was confident, "Give me time, and I will come up with a detailed written plan."

Matthew is very clear that for this universe to succeed, the foundation must be well laid. James Wen is the top priority of the entire plan.

If Matthew was asked to do it, he would not have the ability to play a horror movie at all.

James Wing thought for a while and asked, "That's why you suggested not to use the "Leddy" actors in "The Conjuring", right?"

"Since the two films are in the same world." Matthew smiled and said, "The same person cannot have two identities."

When he first saw the script for The Conjuring, James Wing suggested to continue using the duo of Patrick Wilson and Rose Byrne, but he rejected it.

On the one hand is the need to plan the horror universe, on the other is Nicolas Cage.

Since he promised Sofia Coppola to pull Nicolas Cage, of course he would not break his promise.

"By the way, Matthew." James Wen also asked about this. "The formal negotiations with Nicolas Cage can begin. After the cooperation is confirmed, I need the hero and heroine to do some professional exorcism studies."

Professional exorcism study? Matthew touched his nose. Although he didn't believe in ghostly and mysterious things, he knew that there was a profession of exorcist in the real world.

Matthew thought about it and said, "Starting next week, I will let people start formal negotiations with Nicolas Cage."

"And the heroine," James Wen reminded.

"Let's find one for the heroine through the audition." Matthew is equivalent to handing over the choice of the heroine to James Wen. "Leave one for me for the supporting actress. It's better to increase the age of the eldest daughter."

These are small problems, James Wing nodded immediately, "No problem."

Matthew is a person who is very particular about trading principles. "I will send the actress information of the supporting actress to your mailbox later. You can adjust the character according to the information."

"Yes." James Wen replied.

He has no opinion on this aspect, and he knows that the larger the investment in Hollywood, the more restricted the director will be to a certain extent. For a small production that invests more than one million US dollars like "Latent", he can shoot whatever he wants, because He believes that he has such market value and can definitely get his investment back.

But with an investment of tens of millions of dollars, no one will let a director act recklessly. Even if Matthew supports him very much, he must be properly restrained.

And the last work of tens of millions of dollars, "Dead Silence", was largely unsuccessful.

After Matthew discussed some more details with James Wing, James Wing left his office.

James Wen will not only make early plans for "The Conjuring", but also plan for a "horror universe". In addition to proposing the "horror universe" plan, Matthew must also consider the studio's films and investments from many aspects.

Speaking of the movie universe, if the "horror universe" can be developed, there will be two movie universes that he invests in and leads - the fast and furious universe and the horror universe.

But one of these two universes has just been developed, and the other is still in the planning stage, and there is still a long way to go to succeed.

The so-called movie universe, of course, does not have a few sequel movies to claim this title. The unique world view, infinitely extending story system, and complex character relationships are all necessary and insufficient conditions for becoming a movie universe.

In the following period of time, the early planning of "The Conjuring" continued to make new progress. For example, in order to consider the continuity of the subsequent series, James Wen made substantial changes to the script, adding a lot of expandable movie characters and plots ; For example, Matthew opened a production budget of 15 million US dollars for the project; for example, Nicholas Cage officially signed a three-film cooperation with Studio No. 13, and the actor's salary as the first "The Conjuring" was 300 Ten thousand U.S. dollars.

Also, James Wing suggested using Vera Farmiga as the heroine, the key psychic exorcist on the set.

Matthew agreed with James Wen's suggestion. Vera Farmiga is not an unknown actor in the circle. I am no stranger to horror films. Last year, there was also the release of "The Orphan's Resentment" with the heroine.

This kind of heroine with low price and certain qualifications is undoubtedly the most suitable.

In addition, James Wen solemnly called Matthew and asked him to help find a girl star with aura.

There are not many actors of this type, even if you look at the whole of Hollywood.

In the 1990s, Christina Ricci, Kirsten Dunst and Natalie Portman were represented; two thousand years later, Dakota Fanning and Elle were represented. - Sister Fanning.

It's a pity that Dakota Fanning has grown up and grown crooked, otherwise the Fanning sisters will star together... oh, it's an absolute disaster.

The sisters are young, but because they have been in Hollywood since childhood, they have been fully influenced by fame and fortune. Since they were sensible, the two sisters have been extremely at odds with each other, and they have had hands-on experience in the past two years.

No one would foolishly invite the Fanning sisters to appear in the same film, otherwise the whole set would be uneasy.

These two are not so much sisters, but rather life-and-death enemies who have been compared since childhood.

Soon, Matthew remembered McKenzie Foy, who had participated in the audition for "Sneak". At that time, McKenzie Foy had a calm and saucy performance different from children, and his elf-like radiant appearance was reserved for him. He was extremely impressed. If Lily Depp was not Johnny Depp's daughter and his goddaughter, he would definitely choose McKenzie Foy as the final winner.

It's just right now that "The Conjuring" and "The Conjuring" will be attributed to the same worldview, Lily Depp can no longer play a role in "The Conjuring", and Vanessa Paradis is also against Lily - Depp Sixteen Maybe McKenzie Foy is a good choice to continue acting in movies before the age of 20.

Matthew had someone contact McKenzie Foy's agent, and McKenzie Foy was very willing to cooperate.

In fact, the two sides have already begun to cooperate, and in the final two films of "Twilight", McKenzie-Foy will play Eduardo and Isabella's daughter Renee Smee.

The third "Eclipse" of "Twilight" will be released on the Thanksgiving schedule, and the fourth "Dawn" has been planned, but unlike the first three, in order to maximize profits, "Dawn" will be split Into the upper and lower two, respectively, next year and the year after the Thanksgiving schedule release.

Another youth film series, The Hunger Games, has completed all filming and is currently in post-production.

Matthew drilled into the eyes of money with one heart and thought, can "Twilight" and "The Hunger Games" be drawn under the same world view to form a new universe?

At present, I can only think about it. After all, these two series have original works, and the original author is not the same person, not to mention the problem of how the two worlds merge~lightnovelpub.net~ The copyright alone is difficult to solve.

This can only depend on whether there is a suitable opportunity in the future.

While Matthew was busy, he received calls from Amber Heard almost every day.

The actress who had a one-night stand with him seems to be very interested in him and keeps calling to ask him, but the last few days have been busy with the final preparations for "Special Forces 2: Total Counterattack" and "The Conjuring" Horror universe matters, did not meet with Amber Heard.

After finishing this section, when Matthew received a call from Amber Heard again, he directly asked her to come to Horner Manor.

As for Amber Heard, because of some vague memories, he always had a certain degree of precaution, allowing her to meet at the manor, completely within his control.

Moreover, he is not a model of morality, nor is he a good-natured person, and sometimes he would rather learn from Teacher Chen.

In addition, Matthew also thought of what Amber Heard said last time, and tentatively asked to find another woman to have a **** with, but Amber Heard unexpectedly refused.