When Ye Jin heard this, he was stunned.

"Since that's the case, why are you here?" he asked in surprise.

He originally thought that Leonel was willing to direct "Robots", so he rushed to Hollywood immediately after receiving the invitation.

But unexpectedly, he didn't want to direct this movie at all.

"To be honest, Mr. Ye, I'm looking for investment for "The Past of America." Leone said a little embarrassedly.

He started filming "The Past of America" ​​since the 1971 year, and even refused Paramount's invitation to direct "The Godfather".

But unexpectedly, "The Godfather" became popular and director Francis Coppola became famous. In comparison, his "The Past of America" ​​could not find an investor.

Because investors believed that "The Past of America" ​​is too similar to "The Godfather". With "The Godfather" in front of him, "The Past of America" ​​may not have achieved a high box office, so they all rejected him.

Although he was rejected countless times, Leone still persevered and actively promoted his scripts. Every year at the Cannes Film Festival, he would carry the scripts, stay at the consultations and sell scripts to every investor, but no one was willing to invest in him.

Say a little more.

Although Seerjo Leone has made classic westerns like the Detached Trilogy, his status in Hollywood is not very high.

Because this type of western film was once called [Macaroni Movie]. It looks like an American western film, but in fact it was directed by an Italian director and shot in the desert of Spain.

In the eyes of America filmmakers, this is a blasphemy to the cultural heritage of Hollywood movies. Therefore, although the Detective Trilogy of Seerjo Leone was later praised as an immortal classic of westerns, in fact, he did not enjoy the honor and status he deserved in the 1960s and 1970s.

Therefore, it is difficult for a successful director like him to be favored by investors.

Leone was also very disappointed at one time, until he received Ye Jin's invitation. He realized that since Ye Jin appreciated his previous works and his directorial talents, he might be able to support him in filming "The Past of America".

Therefore, he immediately took a plane to lobby Ye Jin. As for the movie "Robot Men", to be honest, although he thought the script was very good, he really didn't have the heart to shoot it.

All his thoughts are now focused on "The Past of America". He has been waiting for this for nearly seven years, and every minute and every second is suffering.

"Okay." Seeing that he was so honest, Ye Jin told the truth, and it was hard to say anything else. "Then wait until I finish reading the script and I will reply to you."

"Yes, sorry, Mr. Ye, it's not that I don't want to help you, but I really don't have the energy." Leone said apologetically, "But Mr. Ye, if you really lack personnel, I can recommend you one."

"Oh?!Who is it?" Ye Jin asked curiously when he heard this.

"Clint Eastwood." Leone said in a straight voice.

When Ye Jin heard this, his eyes lit up.

Clint Eastwood is a well-known tough actor, director, starring throughout her life, directed countless classic movies. At the age of 89, he is still active in the film industry, which is truly true.

The classic movies he starred in include the Detachment Trilogy, "The Perfect World", "The Unforgivable Dream of the Covered Bridge", "Million Dollar Baby", "Unforgivable", "Mulley", "The Battle of the West", "Bloody Stained Snow Mountain Fort", "The Unlawful", "Dirty Harry", "Never Cut Your Head," and so on.

He directed countless masterpieces, such as "Piano Blues", "The Unforgettable Dream of the Covered Bridge", "Classic Car", "Submitted Scholars", "Captain Sally", "Letter from Iwo Jima", "The Flag of the Father", "American Sniper", "Pale Knight", etc.

During his directorial career, he has won five Academy Awards, six Golden Globes, the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Cannes Film Festival, and the Lifetime Achievement Golden Lion Award at the Venice International Film Festival...

This series of awards is enough to illustrate his talent.

The style of the movies he directed is also similar to that of Leone. Most of the protagonists he portrays are heroes, heroes, righteousness, upholding justice, bravery, unyielding, and smart.

It is a good choice for him to direct "Robot Men". To be honest, if Clint Eastwood is twenty years younger, it is also good for him to direct and act by himself.

"Well, okay, thank you for your recommendation, I will think about it carefully." Ye Jin nodded.

"You don't have to be polite, Mr. Ye. I also hope you can read my script well and don't refuse me hastily." Leone begged again.

"I can." Ye Jin nodded.

...

After returning home, he continued to read Leonel's Past of America.

To be honest, a story is really a good story. It divides the life of noodles into three stages, teenagers, youths, and old age. Then, according to his experiences and memories, it is presented to the audience, making the audience feel very strongly substituted, as if they are recalling with noodles.

The noodles, from a young man with high spirits to a young man with unfulfilled ambitions, and aging old age, the ups and downs of life also made the audience sigh. After watching it, they feel a sense of vicissitudes of life, the world is like smoke, and a big dream.

Ye Jin admitted that this was a good story and believed that Leonel would definitely be able to shoot it well.

However, his huge investment and uncertain financial prospects made him a little confused and he was unable to make up his mind for a while.

"Brother Jin, you seem to have something to worry about." Seeing Ye Jin frowning and absent-minded in eating, Lin Qingxia asked with concern.

"Yes, there is a script that doesn't know whether to invest." Ye Jin nodded.

"Oh, let's talk, maybe I can help you with details." Lin Qingxia said with a smile when she heard this.

Although she doesn't understand film investment, she doesn't want to see Ye Jin's troublesome look.

"Okay." Ye Jin nodded and briefly introduced the story of "The Past of America".

"Qingxia, look, what should I choose? Should I take the risk of losing money, or should I refuse it with a little cruel?" Finally, he asked Lin Qingxia.

Lin Qingxia was stunned when she heard this.

Forty million US dollars is really an astronomical figure. You can buy a skyscraper in Xiangjiang. You can earn at least three million Hong Kong dollars for an annual rent.

If such a large amount of money fails and all the investment is lost, it will be a big loss. You know, last year, Ye Jin was drifting over the $18 million investment in "Star Wars" and had a toothache.

However, according to Ye Jin's meaning, "The Past of America" ​​is indeed a rare and good movie. If you don't invest, it will be a loss to the film industry.

After much trouble, Lin Qingxia finally looked at Ye Jin and smiled slightly, "Brother Jin, do you think it's difficult to make 40 million US dollars?"

"Make 40 million US dollars?" Ye Jin was stunned, then shook his head, "It's not difficult."

Although it sounds like a lot of $40 million, it is not too difficult for him to make this money. A blockbuster movie can be recovered.

"What about making a good movie that can be famous for its history?" Lin Qingxia asked again.

Ye Jin blinked, then smiled and nodded, "Okay, I understand what you mean."
Chapter completed!