Walking side by side with Angelina Jolie on the wooden floor, Ronan looked at the slightly bulging biceps between her bent arms and said, "The effect of the exercise is obvious." ”

Angelina Jolie glanced at Ronan and said, "You're not bad either, you're stronger than when I first met you." ”

Both of them work out in this health club, and they also have the same fitness coach, which they often meet and are relatively familiar.

Ronan said as he walked: "I heard that the filming of "Tomb Raider" is finished?"

"It's over. Angelina Jolie simply said: "I just finished before Thanksgiving, I ran a lot of places, and this is my first time shooting an action movie. ”

Ronan took the opportunity to say: "Do you want to make another one?" He pointed to Angelina Jolie's smooth upper arms and said, "It's hard to practice, and they should always be useful." ”

Angelina-Jolie rolled her eyes imperceptibly, and her thick lips slowly rolled: "It's too tiring to shoot action movies, and it's easy to get injured if you're not careful, I was injured once when I was filming a location scene in Cambodia." ”

Ronan asked with concern, "Where did it hurt?"

Angelina Jolie's hand unconsciously fell on her upturned buttocks, she was a bold person, she didn't twist half a point, and said: "I fell when I landed, and a hard branch pierced into it, but fortunately, it was just a flesh wound, and now it is healed." ”

Ronan nodded, and subconsciously wanted to say that it was fortunate that this place was thick, but he knew that this was not appropriate, and said, "It's okay." He changed the subject again: "As long as you do a good job of protection, you are not so easy to get injured." ”

"Why did you take a fancy to me?" Angelina Jolie was a little curious: "With you and your company, it shouldn't be difficult to find actors." ”

Ronan said directly: "There are actually only a limited number of really popular actresses, I have contacted a few and found that you are the most suitable." ”

This was secretly praised, Angelina Jolie didn't have as much thought about as later, and she was obviously very useful, and said with a smile: "You should talk to my agent about this." ”

"He didn't let go of his $7 million salary, and I had a headache. Ronan said directly: "The crew only has a budget of $20 million, and I can't afford a salary of $7 million." ”

After several contacts between Shahai Entertainment and Angelina Jolie's agent, the salary of $7 million came to an impasse.

Angelina Jolie said, "What is the project?"

She is not averse to action movies, she has already won the acting award, and she has invested so much, she must find a way to return to her original cost and take the opportunity to make more money.

Ronan said, "I've already given the script and character concept art to your agent. Oh, by the way, I have it in my briefcase, why don't I give it to you?"

Angelina-Jolie did not refuse, saying, "It's good to see." ”

Ten minutes later, the two returned to the dressing area, Angelina Jolie followed Ronan directly into his exclusive dressing room, Ronan took out the briefcase from the cabinet, turned out the concept artwork and character setting of Selena, the heroine of "Tales of the Night", and handed it to Angelina Jolie.

This was specially prepared by him, and he originally planned to have a good talk with Angelina Jolie when he met her at the fitness club.

Angelina Jolie took it, looked at it, and saw the graceful figure outlined by the tight leather jacket, and there was a wonderful sense of familiarity.

Ronan said directly: "The appearance of this character is based on some of your characteristics. ”

Angelina Jolie looked at Ronan with a wild face with a bit of puzzlement.

"Action actresses are very rare in Hollywood. Ronan explained simply: "But if this type is done well, it is possible to become a super A, but the requirements for action actresses are relatively high, so let's put it this way, Julie." Personally, I think that the conditions for becoming a top action actress are more demanding than winning an Oscar. And you, have these conditions. ”

There are several Hollywood stars who don't want to be superstars, and Angelina Jolie is no exception: "Ronan, your lobbying is very persuasive. But my father said a long time ago that you should never take the producer's word for it, because the producer will dare to say anything in order to achieve the goal. ”

Ronan spread his hands helplessly: "Anyone who has worked with me in Hollywood knows that I am the most honest and reliable. ”

Angelina Jolie stared straight at Ronan for a while, and was a little puzzled, there was no trace of Hollywood-style treachery and treachery on this person's young and handsome face.

Anyway, this person is really good-looking, but a few years ago, maybe ......

Angelina Jolie shook her head slightly, got rid of these unreliable thoughts, put up the stack of materials, and asked, "Can I take these with me?"

Of course, Lorna will not refuse: "Yes, Julie, I'm serious, you can think about it." You have already won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, it is too difficult to win Best Actress again, even if you win Best Actress, you may not be able to become a superstar, but if you take the action route, it is a shortcut to becoming a superstar, and even after the success of several action movies, you can also become a member of the 20 million club like Julia Roberts. ”

Hearing the last sentence, Angelina Jolie's chest, which was slightly heaving because of her breathing, suddenly stopped, and after more than ten seconds, it rose and fell at a faster speed than just now.

Ronan said at this time: "In terms of salary, I hope that the early salary can be reduced, and then it will be paid in the form of profit sharing in the later stage." ”

Angelina Jolie put away the information and said, "I'll think about the role carefully. Ronan, let's talk about the salary with my agent. ”

She waved her hand at Ronan: "See you another day, keep in touch." ”

"Goodbye. Ronan waved his hand as well.

After showering and changing clothes, Ronan returned to North Hollywood, where he met Kate Beckinsale and her agent at a café in North Hollywood that night.

"Ben, it's Ben Affleck. Ronan said to the two men: "He took me to see the sample film of "Pearl Harbor" some time ago. IMHO, Miss Beckinsale, your characterization is not very good. ”

Kate Beckinsale's face is a little unpleasant, and the agent is staring at Ronan, who seems to be turning his face at any moment.

Ronan said bluntly: "Whether in terms of appearance or performance, Miss Beckinsale is obviously imitating Nicole Kidman, right?"

Kate Beckinsale's fair face was instantly clouded.

The agent was a little angry and wanted to open his mouth to refute, but was gently pulled by Kate Beckinsale.

Others don't know, but Kate Beckinsale knows for herself that the role of Evelyn, she is imitating Nicole Kidman.

"Mr. Anderson. The agent suppressed the unhappiness in his heart and said: "Action movies do not conform to Kate's style and positioning. ”

Ronan shook his head and said, "Action movies are a shortcut to becoming a superstar, haven't you seen the success of "Breaking Bad"? Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz are so red that they turn purple. Female action movies are becoming mainstream, and with Miss Beckinsale's conditions, they are very suitable for action roles, which is a good opportunity brought by the development of the times!"

"If Miss Beckinsale can seize the opportunity, not only can she build her own style of acting, but after a few successful action movies, she can become a member of the 20 million club, like Julia Roberts," he stressed. ”

This kind of pure foolish words, Ronan said with a blushing face and a heartbeat.

Kate Beckinsale touched her agent's foot, stood up and said, "Excuse me, I'll go to the bathroom." ”

The agent knew she didn't want to get involved in the rest of the conversation, and to avoid a head-on confrontation with the young producers who were rapidly rising in the industry, and after Kate Beckinsale walked away, she said: "We've also seriously considered the possibility that Mr. Anderson said. Kate also hopes to cooperate with Shahai Entertainment, but Shahai Entertainment also needs to show sincerity, right?"

Ronan understood what he meant, and said directly: "$5 million is too high. ”

The agent said a little toughly: "Kate just starred in a big production that cost $140 million! and it's the heroine!"

"The film has not yet been released, and its success or failure is undecided. Ronan said lightly: "What if Miss Beckinsale's character is not well received?"

"This can't be!" the agent became more and more hawkish: "$5 million, less than this digital dollar, there is no need to talk about it." ”

The negotiations were basically over, and Ronan was ready to say goodbye, and before leaving, he finally said: "$2 million base salary, plus one percent of the box office profit share." If you think about it, female action movies are the most suitable genre for Miss Beckinsale. ”

Unfortunately, the broker didn't listen at all.

Ronan didn't say anything more and left directly.

Kate Beckinsale is nowhere near worth $5 million.

Again, he'd rather use $7 million Angelina Jolie than $5 million Kate Beckinsale.

From a business point of view, the latter is not as good as the former in any way.

There is no news from Angelina Jolie's side for the time being, Kate Beckinsale has little hope on her side, and Ronan later contacted Charlize Theron's agent and also sent an invitation to Charlize Theron.

The South African diamond in this era is positioned as a pure vase in Hollywood, with a low salary but limited commercial appeal.

To be precise, even after winning the Oscar, Charlize Theron's commercial appeal is not strong.

The American public doesn't seem to like this type of actress very much.

Ronan also has doubts, but he still lets people continue to contact, and if the conditions are right, Charlize Theron, who is already cold and temperamental, is not out of the question of playing the cold-faced Selena.

Despite not deciding on the heroine of "Tales of the Night", Ronan left Los Angeles as planned and rushed to New York to prepare for more critical work.

Leaving JFK Airport and rushing to the hotel in Manhald, Ronan met Robert Lee and asked, "How's it going?"

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