Chapter 324: workaround hollywood
Just in March, Dunn Pictures has launched 5 new film projects this year, "Resident Evil", "Juno", "Omen", "Spider-Man 2" and "Daredevil".
Both "Resident Evil" and "Juno" are in the process of filming smoothly, and "Juno" in particular, according to the producers, will be completed within three days.
Nate Shyamalan's "Signs of the Sky", with a budget of $75 million, was personally presented by Dunn, and it has been confirmed that Mel Gibson will play the male lead, and Kathleen Kennedy will be in charge of production.
"Spider-Man 2" has a mature production team and director, and most of the actors are continuations of "Spider-Man". The project preparation is relatively simple, and it is expected to start in early or mid-April.
As for Daredevil... After repeated negotiations between Christopher Nolan and the production department of Dunn Films, the budget cost was controlled at $120 million.
Because of Christopher's Nolan's insistence, "Daredevil" will not be like "Spider-Man 2", the sponsorship fee occupies half of the investment budget.
Regardless of being a rookie director, Christopher Nolan adheres to the stubborn and conservative characteristics of British directors.
Even so, Daredevil's sponsorship costs are controlled, not as crazy as Spider-Man 2's $80 million, but enough to hit $30 million.
That is to say, the actual investment amount of Dunn Films for this film is 90 million US dollars.
That's definitely a big plus for Marvel's superhero movies!
Marvel's world structure is aimed at the real world. Daredevil and Spider-Man both live in New York, and ads like Coca-Cola and Ford can be placed at will.
Because these are really common in New York.
But Gotham City in the DC Universe has a lot of set restrictions.
As for the actor candidates for the role of Daredevil, after repeated consultations, Marvel Studios has provided a resounding list: Jake Gyllenhaal, Joaquin Phoenix, Heath Ledger, Billy J. Crudup, Ion Bailey, Cillian Murphy, Christian Bale.
"The age of Daredevil is not suitable for being too young, such as Jake Gyllenhaal, he is only 20 years old this year, right?"
As the first producer of Daredevil, Dunn is seriously communicating with Christopher Nolan.
"This... In fact, I also think he is inappropriate." Christopher Nolan looked a little embarrassed.
Another producer of the film, Nina Jacobson, volunteered: "I added his name to the list."
"why?"
Dunn looked calm. As the president of Marvel Studios, Nina Jacobson has great authority over the Daredevil project.
"Jack's dad is director Steven Gyllenhaal, his mom is well-known producer Niomi Fanna, and her sister is actress Maggie Gyllenhaal. Also, Jamie Lee Curtis is his godfather, and Paul Newman is also a friend of their family." Nina Jacobson explained helplessly.
Christopher Nolan frowned and said, "But he simply can't take on such a heavy role as Daredevil. No matter his image or age, he doesn't meet the standard."
Dunn made a downward gesture and smiled, "Chris, don't get excited. The Gyllenhaal family has some influence, so there's no need to reject it too directly, at least have an attitude."
Nina Jacobson said: "Yes, I put him on the shortlist to give him a chance to audition, and also to give the Gyllenhaal family a statement. As for the success of the audition, the core of the film must be the film. ."
Christopher Nolan breathed a sigh of relief and gained a deeper understanding of Hollywood's human relationships.
He glanced at the shortlist again, and there was a young man's name on it - Heath Ledger!
The whole of Hollywood knows that Heath Ledger is Dunn's friend. Some time ago, Dunn went to visit the legendary movie star Marlon Brando. In the pictures captured by the paparazzi, in addition to Charlize Theron and Penelope Cruz Along with Dunn, there is also Heath Ledger.
Heath Ledger is only one year older than Jake Gyllenhaal, but his image is even less in line with the tall and mighty characteristics of Daredevil. He can be selected for the shortlist. Obviously, this is Nina Jacobson. In pleasing the big boss of Dunn.
Of course, Tang En also saw through the mystery here, pointed to the name "Heath Ledger", shook his head and said, "He is not suitable, and he doesn't even need an audition opportunity, just say what I mean."
Nina Jacobson laughed: "Okay, his acting is amazing, but he's still young and needs room to grow."
Christopher Nolan took a deep look at her and understood a bit of truth.
Nina Jacobson is a direct subordinate Dunn personally excavated from Disney, and has been entrusted with important tasks. It stands to reason that the relationship is very good. But Nina Jacobson is still carefully courting Dunn everywhere and expressing her heartfelt heart.
Christopher Nolan and Zach Snyder have a very good relationship, and the two often communicate with each other, exchanging some understanding of movies and the big environment of Hollywood.
Once, Zack Snyder faintly revealed that he had sent "Resident Evil" heroine Milla Jovovich to Dunn's bed through his fiancee Deborah Johnson...
This really gave Nolan a lot of shock.
As an American, Zach Snyder obviously understands Hollywood better, and he does it all, which means there must be a lot of sense in it...
After a brief consultation with the three, the shortlist drew three key auditions: Christian Bale, Billy Crudup and Joaquin Phoenix, Cillian Murphy and Ian Bailey is a secondary candidate.
Dunn has high expectations for Daredevil, and hopes that this series of films will not only have commercial success, but also artistic achievements.
The performance of the actor is very important.
Among the three key investigation objects, as far as the current situation is concerned, the best acting is Joaquin Phoenix, who is also Nina Jacobson's favorite candidate.
But Dunn knows that Christian Bale has greater potential and higher achievements!
"Daredevil" will be a series. Christian Bale is only 26 years old this year. He has enough room to grow and develop potential, while Joaquin Phoenix, who is the same age, has no more breakthrough talents.
What's more, Joaquin Phoenix is American and Christian Bale is British!
Dunn, of course, does not need to please Christopher Nolan, the British director, he prefers Christian Bale because of economic considerations.
Americans are paid well, foreigners... all working people!
The same is Christopher Nolan's film, "Inception" in 2010, Leonardo Ricaprio's basic salary and profit dividends, a total of 59 million US dollars in income.
In 2012, in the more influential "Batman: The Rise of the Dark Knight", even if Christian Bale was the best "Batman" in history through the accumulation of the first two films, his salary was only 1,000 Ten thousand U.S. dollars.
That's the difference between American actors and foreign actors.
In Hollywood, the best scripts must be picked first by American superstars such as Tom Hanks, Leonardo Ricaprio, Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, and George Clooney. They picked the rest and distributed it to other male actors.
From the economic point of view, market development, acting potential, the harmony of the crew and other factors, Christian Bale is the best candidate for "Daredevil"!
Bell in the previous life was Batman, and Bell in this life is completely Daredevil!
"Christian Bell!" Dunn pointed to the name on the list and said earnestly: "Chris, if this person performs well in the audition... Even if the effect of Joaquin Phoenix is worse, he can make an exception. You know, I am working extensively with the UK film industry and I hope to deepen the relationship."
Christopher Nolan was so excited that he almost cried, Dunn's words were simply an endorsement for him!
In other words, Dunn is helping him build his status in the British film circle!
There is no doubt that Christian Bale is an excellent actor, he took on the film of Steven Spielberg when he was 13 years old.
However, his development in Hollywood has not been smooth. For more than ten years, he has not been able to play the male lead in big productions.
At the beginning, he was a popular candidate for the male number one of "Titanic" because he was British, and the hero "Jack" was also British!
However, the fact that James Cameronin could use Leonardo, an American butcher, was a blow to him.
Now, if Christopher Nolan can push Christian Bale to the position of the male lead in Daredevil, then it will be enough to prove his status and ability in Hollywood.
The reputation and reputation in the British industry will naturally rise.
In the entertainment industry, making money is very important, and word of mouth is even more important!
Tang En's words are simply a great gift!
Christopher Nolan obviously wants to return the gift, especially after such a long time of understanding and perception, he has a deeper understanding of Hollywood.
Sometimes, people's persistence is far less important than the relationship between people!
Favorites represent opportunities!
Hollywood brings together the best directors in the world. If there is no chance, whether it is Zack Snyder or himself, it will be nothing!
The source of this opportunity is naturally Dunn!
Christopher Nolan sighed, his face humble and respectful, "Okay, I will pay more attention to him. By the way, what about the female lead? Who is more suitable for the role of 'Erica'?"
Nina Jacobson glanced at him in astonishment, very surprised, this Englishman, has his mind opened up?
A few days ago, because of the sponsorship issue, Christopher Nolan was firm and opposed to placing too many advertisements. You must know that this is a great economic loss for investors.
Unexpectedly, he has now learned to be flexible.
The candidate for the heroine... Even Nina Jacobson doesn't think too much, everything should be based on Dunn's personal opinion.
With so many female companions, under the circumstance of limited resources, he must give priority to taking care of his own people. This has long been the tradition of Tang En Films.
Look at the commercial blockbusters invested by Tang En Films in the past two years, which heroine is not Tang En's woman?
Milla Jovovich wants to play "Resident Evil", and he has to pass this level first.
(Sanqi Chinese)
