After it was confirmed that Illya would play the role of the director, the content of the meeting after that mainly revolved around the character's room for development.
The actors have no say in this matter.
After the preparatory meeting ended and when Nanaya left, he accepted an interview with a reporter arranged by Washimine.
After all, everyone in the industry knows that Nanaya is coming to Japan for a meeting, so if no news is released, it will definitely not satisfy Fate's fans.
Anyway, these creative concepts have no impact on the overall film project and will only be beneficial to the promotion of the FGO project.
These media were arranged by Washimine and would not misinterpret his meaning.
Therefore, Nanaya revealed more information, basically telling all the information that could be made public about the FGO project at present.
When talking about the script writing of FGO, Nanaya talked about it in more detail.
"Five years ago, when audiences first watched FSN in theaters, they were completely unfamiliar with the universe and story in the film."
"They don't know who Emiya Shirou is, nor do they know Tohsaka Rin, or even which knight in history Saber is."
"FSN is a beautiful yet strange world for viewers."
"But now that we are creating new stories, everyone has already formed their own concept of Fate, or this world."
"It's a difficult question to tell a new story in a world that everyone is already familiar with."
When asked about the plot direction of the new Fate story, Nanaya replied: "I will not change the existing framework of the Type-Moon world, but I will not stick to the old ways either."
As a reporter, he is also a die-hard fan of the Fate series.
Miss Katsushira asked a question that all Fate fans are very concerned about.
"In the ending easter egg of Inferno, it was mentioned that the era of mankind has ended. Is this the story that this new project tells?"
"Yes, it will be related to that Easter egg. But because it involves the specific plot, I can't reveal too much."
There was nothing wrong with what he said, but the smile on Nanaya's face looked a little annoying.
However, as a perfect reporter, Ms. Katsushira would never punch Nanaya in the face.
"Director Kiryu, you mentioned before that the movie will be a human epic." Miss Katsushira continued to ask, "So what new heroes will appear in the movie?"
As the major selling point of the Fate series, the plot and the real names of the servants have always been the focus of fans.
"Of course there will be many new heroes. The new series will consist of many movies, and the story involved in each movie will be a separate stage."
Nanaya smiled and revealed: "So I will choose the heroes that are most suitable for these stages. Most of them will be historical or mythological figures that everyone is familiar with."
"So the new story will take place outside of Fuyuki City?"
There was a look of regret on Katsushira's face.
The stories of the previous four Fate movies all took place in Fuyuki City.
For Fate fans, this fictional city has become a part of their Fate memories.
"Of course there will be stages outside of Fuyuki City, but as the starting point of the entire Fate series, Fuyuki City will also be the starting point of the new series."
"The protagonist will start from here and then move on to a broader stage."
Miss Katsushira's eyes lit up: "So characters like Emiya Shirou will appear? Can we see the adult Emiya Shirou and Tohsaka Rin?"
The original Easter egg included the year 2015.
So Katsushira subconsciously thought that the new project was a sequel to FSN.
This is also in line with the usual routine of commercial films.
After filming the main story and the prequel, the perspective of the movie will naturally switch to the time point after the main story.
"Some FSN actors will return, but the specific roles are yet to be determined." Nanaya answered vaguely, "Because the script is still being revised, we are not sure which characters will remain in the end."
Although it seemed that Nanaya said a lot in this interview, he still left some relationship information vague.
In the following days, Nanaya remained in Japan and did not return to North America.
Because apart from the meeting about the actors on the first day, the content of the next few days was Nanaya discussing the plots of each film and the connection between them with the script team.
Of course, Nanaya was not just holding meetings. All preparations for FGO were proceeding in an orderly manner under his command.
This is true for both the crew's preparation and the technical preparation.
After the grand success of "Madoka Magica", the special effects of FGO have actually been reduced.
At least that's the case with the first three.
There are many more scenes in the movie that are shot using real locations than in "Madoka Magica".
In fact, although their reasons are different, Nanaya, Peter Jackson and Kiritsugu do not plan to use too many pure green screen shots.
Peter Jackson hoped to use real locations to capture the French rural scenery.
Kiritsugu, on the other hand, was simply unable to handle pure green screen shots, and could only shoot by alternating between real scenes and green screens.
Nanaya hopes to control costs.
After all, with the current computer technology.
If all CG scenes are used, the price will still be very expensive.
Of course, the so-called reduction in special effects shots only applies to the monster movie "Madoka Magica".
Compared to other movies, even those before Nanaya, the prologue of FGO definitely involves more special effects shots.
When it comes to making movies, Nanaya has never been a conservative or stingy person.
In fact, Nanaya just knew what kind of effect the movie needed in the fans' minds, and then achieved it in the most time-saving and labor-saving way.
What is more interesting is that after Miss Katsushira's exclusive interview with Nanaya was released.
The outside world knows that a new project has been launched in the Fate series.
Although the FGO project has only shown the tip of the iceberg to the outside world, it has aroused the interest of many people.
Many Hollywood stars contacted Nanaya through various means.
They all want to play as their country's servants or their idol heroes in the new project.
Among the more famous actors are Robert Downey Jr. and British actor Gary Oldman.
Everyone is familiar with the former, and the latter is a veteran actor from the UK. His more famous roles include Sirius in the "HP" series and Officer Gordon in Nolan's three "Batman" films.
Downey wanted to play with the gags and play Sherlock Holmes, so he even took the initiative to reduce his salary for this.
As for Gary Oldman, he hopes to play a Knight of the Round Table.
I have to say that this actor has a very good vision. He knew that the Fate series would definitely not miss the theme of King Arthur, so he made this request.
Nanaya naturally agreed to the other party's request, since there were several knights in Chapter 6.
Except for Mordred, the others are all male, and we will see which one Gary Oldman is suitable for when the time comes.
Nanaya was a little hesitant at what Donnie said.
Considering the topicality and actor popularity, Downey is undoubtedly a very suitable candidate.
But the Sherlock Holmes he played was a bit too ruffian.
Although the Holmes in FGO is a bit playful, overall he is closer to the wise and gentlemanly image in the original novel.
So if Downey plays Sherlock Holmes, will it be distracting to the audience?
This has nothing to do with Downey's acting skills, but is caused by the inherent impression he has on the audience.
Although not as famous as Iron Man Tony Stark, Sherlock Holmes can be regarded as Downey's iconic role after his comeback.
If the audience laughs because of the associated memories, it is very likely to destroy the atmosphere that the movie was originally intended to express.
Of course, Nanaya could simply modify the script to make Old Ford's image closer to the Downey version.
However, this would require many details in the script to be modified.
Therefore, Nanaya was still very hesitant.
Of course, it's not just Downey and Gary Oldman. "Elf King" Hugo Weaving and "Gandalf" Ian McKellen also want to make a cameo appearance in the film.
Especially the latter, I hope to play Merlin.
If it weren't for the fact that Merlin is a young man and the setting is really difficult to change, Nanaya might have really agreed to Ian McKellen's request.
But the male actors are just appetizers.
The ones who are really crazy about Nanaya's new movie are the actresses.
As for the reason?
Just look at "Madoka Magica", whose box office is still soaring.
What women seek when they enter the entertainment industry is only fame and profit.
Why is the competition for the Oscar Best Actress more intense than the Best Actor every year? Isn't it because the title of Best Actress is more important to female stars?!
In addition to winning an Oscar, playing an important role in a large commercial film is also a good way to become famous.
Not to mention that since his debut till now, the female characters portrayed by Nanaya Kiryu are basically famous for their beauty.
Although Kiryu Nanaya's shots are slightly lacking in artistry.
But from a commercial perspective, these female shots are really useful.
Therefore, although Kiryu Nanaya's new project has been announced since it was announced.
Apart from Ms. Katsushira's interview, there is almost no "confirmed" and "affirmative" official news.
But female artists in Europe and America, no, it should be said that female artists all over the world are eager to try.
There are even many actors who use their connections to contact Washimine and recommend themselves.
This also makes things difficult for the media and fans who follow Fate.
Because they are all tormented by these true and false, endless rumors and casting possibilities, and have no idea which piece of news is correct.
Although there is a lot of false news about Fate, people still enjoy spreading the gossip they hear from various channels.
Because when there is no official news, these rumors become the best news.
This situation continued until February, when the entire entertainment industry finally shifted its attention away from Fate.
On February 2, 2010, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences finally announced the list of nominees for this year's Oscars.
The most eye-catching one is naturally the current box office champion in film history, "Madoka Magica".