Chapter 8, I do not agree

Ryan's response exceeded Harvey Weinstein's expectations; he spoke before Nicole, who had a look of realization, saying, "I would like to invite you to play the role of Cole."

May I ask which welfare institution it is? A glimmer of brilliance flashed in Harvey Weinstein's eyes

Could you share the original intention or inspiration behind your creation of this script

I? '' Nicole clearly did not expect to be involved in this.

Harvey Weinstein has seen this script more than once. There are several minor issues within it, particularly regarding the division of shots, but this only indicates that it was written by a novice. He discussed it with his brother Bob Weinstein, and the quality of this story is beyond doubt, especially the ending, which will undoubtedly astonish everyone

Indeed, after Ryan finished speaking, Harvey Weinstein was already convinced by ninety percent. The fact that a child not yet ten years old could express himself so clearly and coherently was sufficient to demonstrate his level of intelligence. Moreover, he had always been confident in his own judgment

At the Northridge Welfare Institute in North Hollywood, Los Angeles

"Right, Ryan." Harvey Weinstein looked over, revealing a smile akin to that of a fox

Of course, from Ryan's words, it is clear that the prototype for this character is you; no one is more suited for this role than you!" Without waiting for Nicole to respond, Harvey Weinstein continued, "Age is not an issue; what matters is the connection between you. I believe Ryan would also love to see you appear on the big screen in this way.

Director Katie of the welfare institute is a warm-hearted lady. If it were not for her comforting and helping me, I truly would not know how to endure those cold years. In a certain sense, Dr. Malcolm in the script is the embodiment of Director Katie.

Although he believed that P. Kinsley would not deceive him in such matters, and the woman and boy across from him did not appear to be acting, Harvey Weinstein still needed to confirm it personally before he could feel at ease

However, after listening to Ryan's words, an idea emerged uncontrollably in his mind: since most of the content of the script was adapted from his own experiences, why not let him play this role? He wouldn't even need to immerse himself in the character or perform deliberately; simply being himself would be sufficient.

Of course, with Weinstein's experience, he would naturally be aware of these things. However, let us not forget that Ryan is currently just a child under ten years old. Adults may doubt whether a child is lying, but they do not consider whether certain statements are deliberately designed to set a trap for others to fall into.

After the old dean retired, I encountered even worse situations. At that time, the sky felt not only cold but also filled with darkness. This state continued until I accidentally met Nicole, who took me in and even spent her entire fortune to fight a custody battle. Without her, I cannot imagine what I would be like.

Ryan, Nicole, this script is outstanding. Miramax has already decided to produce this film, so we hope to acquire the script as soon as possible. However, since Ryan is not a professional screenwriter and is a newcomer, the price will be lower. The price I can offer is fifty thousand dollars.

Seeing the look of confusion and doubt on Ryan's face, Harvey Weinstein explained again, "This is a Hollywood convention; fifty thousand dollars is actually quite a lot for a newcomer."

Ryan revealed a self-deprecating smile, "Of course, this is somewhat related to my reclusive personality and eccentric behavior, but it is undeniable that I have lived in a cold and indifferent environment since childhood. Especially when I see my peers being adopted one by one while I remain unnoticed, I sometimes fantasize about whether someone will help me escape this predicament"

There is also that Australian woman who is a somewhat well-known actress. I recently watched her performance in "Horizons Beyond." Aside from being somewhat overly beautiful, her acting skills are quite impressive, making her fully capable of portraying that single mother. This would allow their real-life emotions and experiences to be adapted to the big screen in a different way, which is not an excellent angle for promotional hype

I?'' Ryan feigned surprise, as if he truly did not understand the meaning behind the other person's words, ``What does this have to do with me?''

In almost an instant, these thoughts flashed through Harvey Weinstein's mind, weighing the pros and cons. It must be said that he is indeed a profit-driven businessman

This buy-one-get-two deal is simply too advantageous; as for the woman's age and appearance, with makeup and post-production, it is merely a minor inconvenience

Sighing, Ryan could only look at his agent, Ms. Jin Silly, who nodded and said, "The price is very reasonable"

No, unless playing the violin and guitar on the school stage counts. Ryan shook his head, but he had another thought in his mind: does every second spent acting in every picture book count?

Ryan was not concerned about the other party conducting investigations or similar activities, as what he said was almost entirely true; it was merely that it had been awkwardly forced into this script. Moreover, his words were also filled with unintentional hints and guidance

Initial intention? Inspiration? Ryan revealed a knowing smile; he was very aware that age is a significant issue, but when utilized well, it can be an advantage. After all, some things said by an adult and those said by a child are entirely different matters.

By now, Ryan could not be certain whether the other party had jumped into the pit he had dug. However, some matters, unless absolutely necessary, would have a completely different effect when spoken by him compared to when they were brought up by the other party.

Moreover, the investment in this type of film is not substantial; as long as no catastrophic issues arise, profitability can be fully anticipated. He even has several candidates in mind for the director and the male lead.

I do not agree! The person who refused is Nicole Kidman

At this point, Ryan seemed to be touched by his emotions, offering Nicole a grateful smile. "Although my personality has become much more cheerful under Nicole's care, I still remain somewhat reclusive and eccentric, often getting into trouble. Whenever this happens, Nicole takes the time to have a good talk with me, not in a lecturing manner, but through communication and dialogue on an equal footing. As we spend more time together, we come to understand each other better, and our bond deepens. The issues regarding communication in the script stem from this; it is precisely communication that reduces the fear of the unknown between people and strengthens the bonds among family members, isn't it?"

Since Nicole is going to publish a picture book about her mother, what about you, Ryan? Harvey Weinstein seems to have a sense of satisfaction from his cunning schemes

Let me put it this way, Mr. Weinstein, although I have written this script in the genre of thriller and suspense, it is essentially more appropriate to classify it under family ethics. I do not know if Pat has mentioned it to you, but I am an orphan. Before being adopted by Nicole, I lived in an orphanage, and from the time I became aware, everyone in the orphanage, except for the old director, referred to me as a freak. No one was willing to be my friend, nor did anyone want to play with me.

"Yes. Nicole is unique in my heart." Ryan stared with bright eyes at the Australian girl, Nicole Kidman, who thought for just a second before nodding in agreement, "Alright, it seems I have no choice."

Indeed, he had not yet managed to deceive the chubby person across the way, but he had completely moved Nicole to tears. Nestled in Nicole's soft embrace, Ryan felt a mix of emotions, both touched and somewhat helpless

Nicole was more familiar with Hollywood and understood that the other party's offer was not intentionally low. However, she never made decisions on behalf of Ryan in such matters, and at that moment she said, "Ryan, you decide for yourself"

Moreover, the Norton Welfare Institute is located right next to Hollywood, and the truth of these statements can be easily discerned with just a simple inquiry

Harvey Weinstein did not waste any time either. After exchanging a few words with Pae Kinsley, he turned directly to Nicole Kidman and said, "Nicole, if possible, I would like to invite you to play the role of the single mother in the script"

This script, apart from the supernatural elements, is largely based on my own life experiences. At this point, Ryan particularly added, "The single mother who deeply loves her son, in fact, is Nicole in reality; without her, there would be no story and no script for 'The Sixth Sense.' I put in a lot of effort to write this script as a tribute to the special bond between her and me"

Although Ryan knew that Harvey Weinstein was speaking the truth and understood the awkward position of screenwriters in Hollywood during this era, he still found it difficult to accept. After all, compared to the profits of the film, this amount of money seemed rather pitiful, almost less than the fee for one of his short stories.

Ryan's words deeply resonated with Nicole. Although she knew their bond was strong, she had not expected him to remember all the kindness she had shown him. At that moment, a heartfelt embrace spoke more than a thousand words.

Let me put it this way, Ryan, do you have any prior experience in performing

Most importantly, he is a complete newcomer, which can save a considerable amount of money in terms of remuneration. Moreover, even if a large-scale audition is held for this role, who can guarantee that the selected boy will be more suitable for the character based on himself than he is

Mr. Weinstein, I agree to hand over this script to Miramax, and the specific details can be discussed with Pat

However, the young boy Cole was the most troublesome aspect for him. It was by no means a simple task to portray such a unique boy vividly. After years of making films, Harvey Weinstein understood well that animals and children are the two most unpredictable elements in filmmaking. It is difficult to clearly communicate the intended expression to them, especially to children. When they perform poorly, they can directly ruin a film, while when they excel, they can save a film. Animals and children are the two most unpredictable elements in filmmaking. It is difficult to clearly communicate the intended expression to them, especially to children. When they perform poorly, they can directly ruin a film, while when they excel, they can save a film