She dominates the entertainment industry with her disaster system

“Who says not? Chan is really a great director.” Eva agreed.

I have to say that Eva is really a very reliable boss. During the few minutes of chatting, she had quietly asked people to prepare fruits, snacks and various drinks, which greatly facilitated their continued conversation.

"I heard from Margaret that you have some ideas about the new script in Morton's hands, and you want to seek my advice?" After the harmonious chat, Manuel smiled and got to the point. "To be honest, in my opinion, suspense crime films are not that suitable for Nicole's image."

It sounds like his position in Franco is higher than Margaret Tautou's.

Realizing the meaning of his words, Su Lingxi's heartbeat accelerated and her palms began to sweat.

If Manuel didn't think highly of her, it would be much more difficult for them to get the film.

After all, he had more say in Fran's company than she had previously thought.

It is undeniable that she is nervous now.

"But this was just my thought before I came to China." Manuel said with a faint smile, a sly light flashing in his eyes, "I must admit that the way this girl rode a horse impressed me - she was more vivid and more wild and powerful than the one she showed on the big screen."

Su Lingxi's heart moved when he heard this, "You mean... you came to the horse farm early in the morning?"

She arrived here early with Ruan Tang today. She ran a few laps on the court first, and then went off to rest until Manuel and Eva arrived.

"Of course, although I'm not the director, I also want to observe your performance as an actor in advance." Manuel laughed, "This looks like a spur-of-the-moment prank, doesn't it? But it did bring me an unexpected surprise."

Obviously, this was indeed an idea that Manuel came up with on the spur of the moment - it could be seen from the helpless looks in Ruan Tang and Eva's eyes.

If they had expected to face this situation, they should have given her a hint ahead of time instead of saying nothing.

Thinking of this, Su Lingxi breathed a sigh of relief in her heart - fortunately, she didn't talk about anything too extreme when she was riding horses with the teacher just now, otherwise it would be difficult now.

"So, you are satisfied with Nicole's performance?" Eva raised an eyebrow and took over the topic at the right time. "I can assure you, Manuel, she is an actress who will never disappoint you - choosing her will be a wise decision."

Manuel nodded in agreement. "Of course, I have no doubt about the truth of what you said. After all, even Selina praised her highly. You and I both know that she is a very difficult person to deal with."

"But we are hesitating about another thing now - maybe you have heard that Liv Morton wants to cooperate with us to make a French-American co-production. This is a big project, dear, and I can't guarantee that I have the final say on all of it."

It is obvious that although Manuel is now in a higher position than Margaret Tatou, he is not at the top.

Su Lingxi had never had direct contact with him in Paris before, so at this moment he could only make guesses based on the little knowledge he had about the Fran Company.

Margaret Tatou is an executive vice president who is in the limelight in the outside world. Manuel has more power than her and his position may be president, who is above her, or even CEO.

"Is there anyone in Franco who is more capable of making decisions than you?" Eva asked in a matter-of-fact tone. "To be honest, Manuel, I know Franco has many projects in the future, and this film is just one of them. But for us, it means a lot."

“Nicole and I are very serious about this project, and we believe that it is ultimately up to you to decide whether it can be launched within a year - we all believe this.”

Liv's script is currently only in the final stage, so it is too early to talk about specific events related to casting.

Rather than caring about who will play the leading female role, Eva wants to get a definite word from Manuel about the launch of the project.

You know, everything is still just a vague idea. If the project cannot be launched within a year, then they must abandon the script and find a new opportunity.

Time waits for no one, and wasting time on projects that have no hope of starting will only hinder Su Lingxi's schedule.

As an old acquaintance of Manuel, Eva knew exactly what he wanted and what he wanted to hear.

Straightforward flattery and fawning can bring him the most direct satisfaction - he always likes it.

"Oh, Eva, you think too highly of me. This is more like a hypothetical joke." Manuel kept waving his hands, looking humble and polite.

But Eva knew that this was just a rough disguise.

"No problem. If it makes you feel more comfortable, you can treat this as a hypothetical conversation." She smiled at him intimately and patiently cooperated with his performance. "Manuel, if all this is up to you, then..."

Now that things have come to this, it would be inappropriate to refuse any further.

"Okay, okay, let's assume that all these prerequisites are met." Manuel cleared his throat and said helplessly, "Morton's script is impeccable. Crime films with dramatic conflicts focused on the heroine are rare in recent years. For most actresses, this is indeed a good project."

"But the problem is that this is a co-production - if it were me, I would wait until the project is more mature before starting. We must be more cautious than usual in casting for co-productions, Eva, you should understand what I mean."

Manuel gave her a meaningful look and continued, "So, if you are interested in this project, now is not the best time to fight for it. Before that, getting a Cannes nomination would be the best result."

These words have a profound meaning, and are tantamount to speaking frankly to both parties.

Manuel expressed his attitude very directly and reminded them that this project was highly valued by all parties. They not only needed to consider the issue of project launch time, but also how to stand out among actors from various countries.

There is only one heroine, and both Liv Morton and Fran Films will only choose the best one.

Even a Cannes nomination is only the most basic ticket to entry.