Leaving the café, Jessica Filton got into a red sedan parked on the side of the road, drove some distance, found a place to stop, took her mobile phone and dialed a number.

"It's me, I've just met Susan Levine, I've said everything I have to say. Jessica Filton was a little dissatisfied: "Ronan, I'm curious, why did I do this kind of thing for the first time and it felt so easy?"

A familiar voice came from the phone: "Because you just need to tell the truth, you don't need to lie at all." ”

Jessica Filton thought for a moment and said, "It seems like this. ”

She told Susan Levine all the truth, no half-lies, the crew and Ronan's opinions on Robert Downey Jr.'s auditions, the project's projected future prospects, etc., are all true.

"Thank you, Jesse. Said on the other side of the phone.

Jessica Felton said: "You're welcome. She then asked, "Ronan, will these circumstances increase Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Levine's desire for Iron Man?"

"That's right or not, they themselves are extremely hungry for Iron Man, otherwise they wouldn't have asked someone about the audition results. Ronan explained simply: "I just want Robert Downey Jr. to sign a long-term contract willingly. ”

Jessica Filton switched to a phone in one hand: "More than a dozen film contracts, it's crazy." ”

Another voice came from the earpiece: "That's why I'm looking for your help." Robert Downey Jr. is now down, but he is the son of Robert Downey Sr. after all, and friends such as Mel Gibson, unlike those actors who have not really become popular. ”

Jessica Felton, who is also a producer, understands what this means, and the latter is often willing to pay any price in order to become famous.

"Okay, let's not talk about it. Jessica Felton smiled and said, "Ronan, you owe me a big meal. ”

"No problem, I'll treat you to dinner another day. ”

Hanging up the phone, Jessica Filton put away her phone, glanced down, and adjusted her seat back with a little distress, always pressing her chest against the steering wheel, which was really sad.

Susan Levine walked out of the café, made several phone calls in a row, and went to meet an old assistant producer in the circle who had worked with Shahai Entertainment, and then drove to North Hollywood, picked up Robert Downey Jr., and returned to his home in Malibu.

Entering the house, the unmarried couple immediately discussed about "Iron Man".

Robert Downey Jr. asked, "Is there any news on the audition results?"

"I asked a few people about it, and the answers they gave were basically the same. Susan Levine looked at Robert Downey Jr. with relief in her eyes: "Kevin Feige and Ronan Anderson agreed that your audition worked very well and that you fit very well with Tony Stanko, and there was even a voice within the crew that they would not have a second audition and talk to us directly about Iron Man's actor contract." ”

Robert Downey Jr.'s originally dark eyes lit up instantly, like a pedestrian who had sunk into the darkness at the bottom of the valley and saw a guiding light: "Really?"

Susan Levine stroked Robert Downey's cheek in distress and said: "The news has been verified by our side, it should be true, but it can't be too optimistic, it is said that Tom Cruise and Nicolas Cage are also interested in this role." ”

"They?" Robert Downey Jr. felt the guiding light ahead flicker, "Can I compete with them?"

Susan Levine knew her fiancé's situation: "I haven't worked hard, how do I know I can't?" She appropriately changed the subject, and Robert Downey Jr. was not prone to too many ups and downs because he was still in drug rehabilitation, so he quickly distracted him: "Did you meet Mel Gibson?"

"See. Robert Downey Jr. frowned slightly: "Mel advised me not to work with Ronan Anderson, and even if I did, I should be cautious." ”

Susan Levine had heard something about Mel Gibson and never liked her fiancé's friend because she was Jewish.

And from a rational point of view, there's really no better opportunity for Robert Downey Jr.

As a producer, or a producer who can be the vice president of the production company, Susan Levine has a professional judgment on the role and actors, although she will not take the initiative to say it, so as not to involve Robert Downey Jr.'s scar, but she has a clear judgment in her heart, Tony Stark's character and personality are simply tailor-made for Robert Downey Jr.

In Robert Downey Jr.'s situation, he definitely can't afford to lose a single one......

No one knows better than her that her fiancé is not reconciled, and even when he dreams back at midnight, he will say a few words in his dreams.

According to Jessica Filton and several others, Susan Levine is pretty sure that the crew, along with Kevin Feige and Ronan Anderson, are bullish on Robert Downey Jr., but Robert Downey Jr. will need to fight hard if he wants to win.

What are Robert Downey Jr.'s strengths against Nicolas Cage and Tom Cruise?

Robert Downey Jr. added: "Mel just worked with Ronan Anderson this year and his words ......"

"Downey, have you ever considered a question?" Susan Levine interrupted Robert Downey Jr. in a rare move: "Mel Gibson is in a serious conflict of interest with Ronan Anderson and his Relativistic Entertainment Group, is what he says about Ronan Anderson biased? Is his position neutral enough? Is it based on his own interests?"

Robert Downey Jr. thought of the lawsuit Mel Gibson had just lost and didn't know how to answer.

Susan Levine added: "Frankly, is Ronan Anderson really wrong about Mel Gibson? Before the film is a big hit, all the risk goes to Embassy Pictures, and the box office is a big hit, regardless of the contract, and wants to demand a large amount of income outside the contract......"

Like his good friend Mel Gibson, Robert Downey Jr. also believed in Susan Levine, with whom Susan came together during the hardest and darkest years of 2003.

Because of love.

"What about your proposal?" asked Robert Downey Jr.

"Donnie. Susan Levine cupped her fiancé's face with both hands, and said with distress: "We really don't have a better choice. ”

Robert Downey Jr. said: "And Nicolas Cage and Tom Cruise. ”

Susan Levine shook her head: "Don't worry, leave it to me to discuss, our biggest problem is not them, but the film appointment." She accurately grasped the crux of the matter: "More than a dozen films is too long. ”

Robert Downey Jr. saw that his fiancée was a little heavy, and hurriedly said half-jokingly: "It's like I'm going to sell it to Marvel Entertainment." ”

Susan Levine added: "From what I've learned, Donnie, we want to fight for this role, and it's impossible not to compromise on a long contract. ”

Robert Downey Jr. nodded slightly.

As a producer, Susan Levine can look at this issue with a realistic eye: "Ronan Anderson has a long-term plan for Marvel Entertainment, I don't know what it is, but with his ability, I believe that this plan is extremely feasible, and in our situation, signing a few more film contracts is not necessarily a bad thing." ”

Aside from Marvel Entertainment and Ronan Anderson, who dares to invite Robert Downey Jr. to play the male lead now?

Susan Levine continued: "I also inquired about the specifics of the film contract, and the maximum salary cap is set at $20 million! ”

When she first heard about more than a dozen film contracts, she was also very dissatisfied, but when she heard about the cap salary, she felt that a long contract was not necessarily a bad thing.

How many people in Hollywood can get paid $20 million, let alone Robert Downey Jr......

According to the success rate of Ronan Anderson's production, Robert Downey Jr. may soon rise to $20 million after starring in a few films.

Robert Downey Jr. was also impressed: "$20 million. ”

"The salary situation, when I negotiate with the crew, I will talk about it specifically. Susan Levine said: "I will also strive to press within ten films. ”

The names Nicolas Cage and Tom Cruise, not only Robert Downey Jr., but Susan Levine also have a huge amount of pressure, because Robert Downey Jr. has no choice in the past few years, this year, and even many years to come.

Susan Levine resolutely chose love and got together with Robert Downey Jr., regardless of anything else, but who doesn't want their choices to be even better?

Even if you choose Marvel mistakes, can it be worse than now?

Because of her fellow producer, Susan Levine knows how rare it is to work with Ronan Anderson in Hollywood.

Even a big-breasted and burdensome paranoid tech woman like Jessica Felton can succeed, let alone Robert Downey Jr.?

Instead of seeing the value of this collaboration and seeing the only chance Robert Downey Jr. may have, Susan Levine won't be cheeky enough to go to Jessica Felton who hasn't been in touch for years.

Robert Downey Jr. is not so decisive, and may have been a resolute man, but drugs are a kind of destruction of people's will and spirit.

In addition, Mel Gibson, a friend who has saved and perished several times, has a lot of potential influence on Robert Downey Jr.

Although he understands the truth and knows that between Mel Gibson and Relativity Entertainment, Mel Gibson broke his promise, but Robert Downey Jr. still has doubts.

This kind of doubt comes from friends, from the destruction of drugs, and from the lack of self-confidence caused by the difficulties after being released from prison.

The current Robert Downey Jr. neither has the vigor of "Chaplin", nor the decadence when he was in prison, nor the brilliance of his former success.

Robert Downey Jr. is standing at an inflection point in his life.

Maybe Robert Downey Jr. didn't realize it clearly, but Susan Levine saw it very clearly.

The conditions are harsh, but the opportunities are the best.

At least for Robert Downey Jr., that's the case.