Chapter 196

"Is 'The Dark Knight Rises' finished filming?"

"Yes, both Bale and Anne performed brilliantly. We wrapped up early and expect to release during the Christmas season at the end of the year."

'The Dark Knight Rises', as Nolan's concluding Batman film, grossed 1.08 billion dollars worldwide, marking a successful finale.

As one of the co-investing partners with Warner Bros., Star River Pictures can expect a share of at least 150 million dollars, which counts as a small profit.

However, Xu Can didn't think about the box office first; he uncontrollably recalled Anne Hathaway's merits.

"Hmm? It seems my physical condition is quite good."

Xu Can was somewhat surprised; could this recover even through cooldown?

"Then your script, could it be about dreams?"

"How did you... WTF?" Nolan was shocked!

Xu Can's image instantly became profound and unfathomable!

"You mentioned it once before, I remember," Xu Can blurted out a lie.

Nolan had never mentioned it, nearly exposing his ability to foresee the future.

"Is that so?" Nolan himself couldn't figure it out.

"This film, we previously approached Warner Bros. and Paramount, but they refused to make it."

"I know, such a film is wild and imaginative, so it must be difficult. But I am willing to make it; finding me is the right move."

"Great! When I return from New York, I'll find you immediately!"

Nolan was very excited.

He had been planning this film about dreams for years and finally met someone who understood the trade!

Truly the boldest innovator in Hollywood! The most cutting-edge filmmaker!

Xu Can naturally knew that this film was 'Inception'!

Eight Oscar nominations, 9.3 on Douban, 8.8 on IMDb, a sci-fi masterpiece that earned 830 million dollars globally,

Xu Can would not miss this film.

In 2008, Xu Can directly or indirectly participated in high-reputation, high-box-office blockbusters like 'Iron Man', 'La La Land', and 'Spider-Man 2',

but the following 2009 would be the moment he truly exerted his strength and swept through Hollywood. 【】

First, 'The Dark Knight Rises' opens the curtain, next 'Dying to Survive' is arranged,

afterwards 'Inception' is also a work that strikes hard!

Xu Can was still considering next year's release schedule, and when he felt sleepy, Nolan conveniently sent a pillow.

"By the way, Xu, there is a role quite suitable for you; why don't you try it?"

Just before hanging up the phone, Nolan suddenly brought it up.

"What role?"

Xu Can was worried; he hoped Nolan wouldn't give him Leonardo's role.

For this film, he only wanted to make a cameo appearance, not take a leading position.

During the same period, if it conflicted with 'Dying to Survive', the state of deep role fusion might cause certain aftereffects.

Previously, when Xu Can filmed 'The Dark Knight' and 'John Wick', the two roles affected Xu Can to varying degrees.

He spent considerable effort to completely exit the roles.

If it were a supporting role with few scenes, perhaps the reaction wouldn't be so severe.

For example, Cillian Murphy's Young Master, or Joseph Gordon-Levitt's role would also work.

"For the lead, I want to invite Leonardo; he is a forty-year-old uncle, and I feel he is more suitable."

Fearing he might upset Xu Can, Nolan hurriedly explained.

"It's fine; I have other filming plans, and this one is just a cameo."

"That's good. The role I'm considering for you is an executor who probes and collects information and plans operations; the scenes aren't too many, but they are very important."

Understood, it's Joseph Gordon-Levitt's role, the handsome guy who fights in zero gravity in the hotel corridor.

"No problem."

"Good, wait until I return, and we'll discuss in detail."

After hanging up the phone, Xu Can suddenly had one's own idea.

Every time he fuses with a character, it affects him to some extent.

So if he fuses with 'Inception', could he also obtain dream-diving technology?

"It shouldn't be, how is that possible? First, there is no machine to enter dreams, and there is no potion to stabilize dreams..."

Xu Can found his own idea amusing; making so many films really makes one's mind wild and imaginative.

He quickly immersed himself in the script creation for 'Dying to Survive'; the script is basically done and can enter filming in the short term!

Since it is a remake of the previous life's 'Dying to Survive', Xu Can plans to use an "all-Chinese cast"!

That's right, even though he mixes it up in Hollywood, there is no need to use Hollywood people.

Later, the entire 'Parasite' crew was Korean, yet they still won the Oscar for Best Picture, didn't they?

Xu Can had great confidence in this story; since he is playing, he will play big.

"What? You are returning to Huaxia?"

"Yes, just returning briefly to discuss matters, and I'll be back in a few days."

"You scared me to death; I thought you had returned for good."

Taylor Swift was still shaken.

In these recent days, Emma went to New York to film, so Xu Can spent more time with Taylor Swift.

This made Taylor Swift very happy.

She knew the news that Emma had gone out to film a movie, and subconsciously she also felt that Xu Can had been spending more time with her, perhaps related to that.

But Taylor Swift was unwilling to think along those lines; she would rather deceive herself.

Suddenly hearing that Xu Can was returning to the country, she thought the dream of these days was about to shatter.

"How about I go with you to Huaxia?"

"Eh?"

"I haven't been there yet; I've always wanted to see it. I heard it's beautiful over there." Taylor Swift's eyes sparkled with golden stars, full of longing.

"Of course. Our vast Divine Land possesses the most complete landforms in the world; of course the scenery is good."

Xu Can was quite proud.

"It's settled then; I'll go back with you to take a look."

Taylor Swift linked arms with Xu Can, smiling brilliantly.

"Welcome aboard the China Southern Airlines international flight from Los Santos Airport to Capital International Airport. The estimated flight time for this trip is 13 hours..."

In the first-class cabin of the plane, Xu Can and Taylor Swift sat side by side.

Originally, Xu Can had planned to charter a Gulfstream private jet to go there; that would be faster.

If he traveled on business frequently, he would have bought one himself.

But Taylor Swift had a sudden whim and wanted to tour Huaxia as an ordinary passenger.

Good heavens; Xu Can was there to handle serious business, while this little girl was purely there to play.

After settling into their seats on the plane, Taylor Swift opened her laptop and started playing an American TV series; before long, she was laughing so hard she was thrown back and forth.

Xu Can leaned over to take a look and was instantly stunned.

Wasn't she using their own platform, GalaxyTV+?

Moreover, the American TV series Taylor Swift was watching was exactly a series produced by their own company, The Big Bang Theory!

Wait, when did that air?