Chapter 745: Who is Thor?

This year's Oscars are destined to be the world of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King".

Dunn also served as the presenter, presenting the best picture award to Peter Jackson.

Compared with last year's grand occasion of occupying the Oscars, the situation of this year's New Universal is somewhat dull, only winning 4 awards——

Best Actress, Charlize Theron in "The Devil";

Best Original Screenplay, Lost in Translation;

Best Cinematography, Daredevil;

Best Animated Feature Film, Finding Nemo.

You know, "The Lord of the Rings 3: The Return of the King" alone has swept 11 awards!

However, Dunn was in a good mood.

Mel Gibson, nominated for Best Actor for "Gone Girl," and Nicole Kidman, nominated for Best Actress, also invited Dunn to participate in the "Australian Gang" after the awards ceremony. big party.

Now, the relationship between Dunn and Australian actors has become better and better, and it can even be said that they have become a collective.

Take a look at these Australian actors who are hot in Hollywood right now -

Mel Gibson, "Mad Max 4" with Dunn Films, this summer;

Nicole Kidman, "Robocop" with Dunn Pictures, will be released this summer;

Russell Crowe, who is the leading actor in the popular animated adaptation of the blockbuster "Dumbo";

Naomi Watts, about to start filming of Universal's big production "King Kong";

Rose Byrne, as "Wasp", she will make two consecutive Marvel blockbusters this year, "Ant-Man 2" and "Avengers";

Heath Ledger, who has joined Ann Lee's new project "Brokeback Mountain";

Cate Blanchett, her "The Departed", will be a masterpiece of this year's New Universal and will hit the Oscars next year;

Eric Bana has been confirmed to play the "Hulk", appearing in the "Iron Man" easter egg and "Avengers"...

Originally, Dunn also wanted Australian actor Chris Hemsworth to star in "Thor", just like the previous life.

As a result, he looked around.

Didn't find this person at all.

Not to mention the American entertainment industry, there are not many in the Australian entertainment industry.

I guess... this guy is still moving bricks on the construction site.

No way but to hold a larger audition for "Thor".

"Dan, this is the list of suitable actors selected by our Marvel Studios competition."

After the ceremony, on the first day of work, Dunn was blocked in the office by Nina Jacobson.

Dunn took the list and glanced at it.

good guy!

Lots of stars!

Including Brad Pitt, Nicolas Cage, Russell Crowe three first-line stars, all listed, and two less familiar names.

There are five alternatives in total.

"What's your opinion?"

"At that time, the bigger the fame, the better."

Nina Jacobson blurted out without hesitation.

The "Thor" series of movies belong to the superheroes of mythology. The sales of comics are mediocre, and the popularity is not high. It is not a heroic character to please.

If there is a famous male star, there will be greater box office expectations.

"Nicolas Cage... He even rejected our Ghost Rider. He will take over the "Thor" with such a serious tendency for popcorn?" Dunn curled his lips, disapproving.

Nina Jacobson's face was puzzled: "Indeed. Although he did not expressly refuse, the remuneration conditions proposed... are too high, 20 million US dollars is not enough, and he also asked for dividends. In the past few years, Marvel Studios has also I have never paid such a high salary.”

"Then rule it out!" Dunn waved his hand, he knew that Nicolas Cage was still popular and his spirits were still high, "Marvel Pictures' movies are all based on the same universe, and we must pay attention to the salary structure and not be out of balance. "

Nina Jacobson nodded. "Russell Crowe rejected our script, but he's Australian. Go talk to him if you think it's necessary?"

"Russell Crowe? Forget it." Dunn shook his head, "We all know that the movie "Thor" has no performance space and is completely shot on green screen. This is pain for an actor like Russell Crowe."

Nina Jacobson smiled and said: "As I thought, there is only one candidate left, Brad Pitt! His salary requirements are lower than that of Nicolas Cage, the first salary is 15 million US dollars, you can sign 5 film contracts, and the maximum salary is 30 million US dollars.”

"Brad Pitt...the pay is pretty normal."

"Yes, and we still have room to bargain."

Tang En expressed his approval: "Then do it like this!"

Needless to say, Brad Pitt's reputation is absolutely top-notch, and his acting skills are also Oscar-level.

When "Thor" was released in 2006, it was the time when Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were in love, and the rumors were raging, and a wave of free publicity could be formed to build momentum for the movie.

In a previous life, Brad Pitt also auditioned for Thor. As a result, it was scrapped because of excessive pay, and rookie actor Chris Hemsworth was selected to increase the star aura through the new Oscar-winning actress Natalie Portman.

In this life, the candidate for the heroine "Jane Foster" has been confirmed. It is Canadian actress Rachel Lefebvre, a newcomer and not very famous.

In this case, the male protagonist is more famous, which is more in line with the requirements of the film party.

"But...there was an accident."

Nina Jacobson hesitated, rather embarrassed.

Tang En raised his eyebrows, "What's wrong?"

Nina Jacobson glanced back at the door and whispered, "Last night, Barry called me and said he wanted to put someone in."

"Barry? Barry Diller?"

"Well~www.wuxiaspot.com~ Dunn is quite shocked.

As the CEO of New Universal Group, Barry Diller is not directly responsible for the film business. How can he put actors in the film directly?

This has never happened in the past year and a half.

Nina Jacobson said embarrassedly: "Dawn, you know, if it's an ordinary small role, that's all, I'll definitely agree without a word, I'll sell him this face. However, his request, It's hard for us to do."

Tang En took a deep breath and asked in astonishment, "He doesn't always want the male lead, does he?"

Nina Jacobson nodded, "It's the hero! He wants his friend to be 'Thor'!"

"how so?"

Dunn was puzzled.

It is not surprising to use power for personal gain.

In Hollywood, power has always ruled everything.

Isn't Tang En's comfortable life now haunted by beauties the result of using power for personal gain?

He could, and so could Barry Diller.

It's just that he's weird, why would Barry Diller do this?

He's going to retire soon, isn't it necessary?

"Maybe, he is about to retire, and he wants to make a final profit!"

"Don't talk nonsense!"