If you want the duel between the Joker and Batman to be brilliant, it is not only the plot and character setting, but also the right actors.

Ronan knows that very well, and Christopher Nolan knows it very well.

Charles Rowan was the first to say: "I've contacted all the main actors from the previous film and they're all coming back. ”

Even Liam Neeson, who finished filming "Hurricane Rescue 2", will have flashback shots in the second part.

Ronan nodded, looked at Christopher Nolan, and asked, "What about the Joker?"

Christopher Nolan replied: "Charles and I made announcements at the Screen Actors Guild, and multiple actors submitted information. ”

Charles Rowan said: "We selected some actors to go into the audition environment, and the actors for this role are very important and the choice must be deliberate. In 1989, Jack Nicholson's performance was so impressive that the audience was sure to compare it to the new Joker role, at least not badly. ”

Ronan said: "This character is naturally easy to shine in terms of setting. ”

Several actors who have played the Joker seem to have performed well, from Jack Nicholson to Heath Ledger, and from Jared Leto to Jackie Phoenix, the Joker is impressive.

Many people say that there is no more joker after Heath Ledger, but the joker of Joaquin Phoenix is also unanimously recognized.

Christopher Nolan thought for a moment and said: "At present, among our preliminary finalized test screeners, Robin Williams, Leitch Halmy, Paul Betany, Adrian Brody and Heath Ledger, have all expressed very strong interest in playing the Joker. ”

In addition to Leitch Halmy, Ronan is no stranger to other names, all of them are famous actors, and there are also Oscar winners.

Charles Rowan said: "What Warner Bros. means, Adrien Brody is more suitable, after all, he is the Oscar for Best Actor, and he has popularity and appeal. ”

Hearing this, Ronan shook his head: "Adrien Brody is indeed well-known, but the market appeal may not be. ”

The former Adrian Brody can be said to be the worst Oscar Best Actor after 2000, except for the old IP "King Kong", the other films that seem to be starring have a very average market response.

This Oscar-winning lucky person, in terms of starring in commercial films, not only North American audiences don't buy it, but it seems that audiences around the world don't buy it very much.

Charles Rowan argues: "But Adrien Brody is the Oscar for Best Actor. ”

Ronan has never been superstitious about this, saying: "Don't forget the particularity of the subject matter of the film he won the award. ”

Charles Rowan opened his mouth and finally didn't say anything more.

In any case, Ronan is the first producer of the crew, and even if Charles Rowan has Warner Bros. behind him, he still has no decision-making power for the crew.

Christopher Nolan saw Ronan and Charles Rowan at odds, and what he wanted to say was swallowed back.

Ronan said directly: "Let's look at the audition effect specifically." ”

Charles Rowan nodded: "Okay." ”

The exchange between the three ended temporarily, and when Ronan and Christopher Nolan were about to leave, Charles Rowan stopped Ronan again.

"There's one thing, about Zack Schneider. Charles Rowan said, "Did he talk to you?"

Just now it was just a little disagreement on work, Ronan and Charles Rowan had no personal conflict, stopped and said, "Zach told me. ”

Charles Rowan looked at Ronan with concern.

"Zack Schneider signed two contracts with Shahai Entertainment. Ronan said simply: "After the completion of "Three Hundred Spartan Warriors", Shahai Entertainment's contract with Zack Snyder expires, and he chooses who to work with and which movie to direct, that is his freedom. ”

Charles Rowan said with a smile: "Warner Bros. is ready to work with Zack Snyder. ”

Ronan was curious: "I heard Zach say that you are going to collaborate on a DC Comics superhero movie?"

Charles Rowan has nothing to hide: "It's DC's 'Watchmen' by Alan = Moore." ”

Ronan was not surprised by this answer, and said: "This comic is very exciting. ”

I didn't know much about it, but after winning Marvel Comics, Ronan did a basic investigation into the comic industry in North America.

"Watchmen" has been praised both in the comic book industry and mainstream media, and is regarded as a classic in comics, and "Watchmen" was also selected by Time Magazine this year as one of the "100 Best English Films from 1923 to the Present".

At the same time, "Watchmen" is also one of the few works that can win the Hugo Award in the form of comics.

The comic's intricate plot, gorgeous graphics, and epic themes are a pictorial milestone.

Charles Rowan added: "Your Marvel Entertainment has a lot of plans for a superhero adaptation, right? Warner Bros. has a lot of ideas for DC Comics. ”

Ronan asked, "How's Superman Returns?"

"It's been filmed and it's time for post-production. Charles Rowan said: "It will be released next summer. ”

"The Superman movie made people wait for years," Ronan said. ”

Marvel and DC are direct competitors, but the relationship between the two is not antagonistic and even cooperates many times.

In stark contrast, the die-hard fans of Marvel and DC are very confrontational, and they are as close as fire and water.

In some things, the people above talk and laugh, and the people below often have their heads beaten into dogs' heads.

After chatting for a while, Ronan said goodbye and left, meeting Christopher Nolan who was waiting in the lobby of the Warner Building, and got into his Rolls-Royce Phantom together.

Without Charles Rowan, Christopher Nolan spoke directly: "I have a little idea about the actor of the Joker. ”

Ronan glanced at him: "Chris, you're welcome, just say what you want." ”

Christopher Nolan said: "I've met Heath Ledger twice before and talked specifically about the role of the Joker, and I think Heath Ledger should be the right fit for the role. ”

Ronan frowned slightly.

"Heath Ledger has worked with Relativity Entertainment. Christopher Nolan added, "Ronan, you know him, right?"

Ronan told the truth: "A very good young actor, but there is a point that he may be exposed to drugs. ”

Christopher Nolan has concerns: "That's right......" He seems to like Heath Ledger: "We can limit him with a contract. ”

Ronan has advised Heath Ledger about him, more than once.

Not only did it have zero effect, but it also made Ronan decide not to interfere in other people's private lives indiscriminately.

Ronan pondered for a moment and said: "Chris, you are the director, it is up to you to decide which actor to choose after the audition, and I will support you." ”

Christopher Nolan smiled and said, "Thank you." ”

Christopher Nolan feels very lucky to have met a producer like Ronan.

As for the Joker's actor, the first choice he intended for was Heath Ledger.

Like Heath Ledger touching illegal drugs or something, it's not a problem at all, how many stars in Hollywood don't touch this kind of thing?

The two parties signed a limited contract in advance, and as long as the filming can be guaranteed, the rest will not matter to the crew.

Arriving in Century City, Ronan and Christopher Nolan enter the Relativity Building together.

Post-production of Deadly Magic is complete, and Ronan and Nolan have made an appointment for Hans Zimmer to meet later.

Hans Zimmer, the quintessential master of commercial scoring, will be the soundtrack for The Dark Knight.

Since "Pirates of the Caribbean", Hans Zimmer has collaborated with Relativity Entertainment, and the soundtracks of the two sequels were also completed by Hans Zimmer.

This master of commercial soundtracks, sometimes like Ridley Scott, is very unstable, with good soundtracks and bad soundtracks.

The gap between the two is very large.

As for the fact that Hans Zimmer's classic score tunes are very similar, it is also recognized in the industry.

Someone once said on the Internet that Hans Zimmer's soundtrack is always changing, and it is basically from the soundtrack of "Brave Island", which was called "Overture to the Dead" by many people at that time.

But it is undeniable that some of the grandiose scenes, coupled with Hans Zimmer's soundtrack, can easily stir up the emotions of the audience.

Otherwise, it would not have been rearranged on the Internet as a grand background of "Overture to the Dead".

Ronan's mastery of the highly professional skill of soundtrack is limited, and what are the specific requirements for the soundtrack of "The Dark Knight", which requires Christopher Nolan to communicate with Hans Zimmer.

Hans Zimmer, for his part, wants to fully cooperate with Relativity Entertainment, and in addition to "The Dark Knight", he also wants to fight for the soundtrack of "Transformers".

But Ronan vetoed the cooperation of this project, not because he doubted the level of Hans Zimmer, but because there were too many projects for Hans Zimmer's team to score at the same time, and the projects related to relativity entertainment alone, including "Pirates of the Caribbean 3" and "The Dark Knight", plus "Transformers", it is estimated that Hans Zimmer will have to rearrange the soundtrack of "Death Island" again.

Just as Ronan would never overestimate his position as a company boss in the face of vital interests, he would never overestimate the discipline of Hans Zimmer as a commercial soundtrack.

Who exactly chooses for the soundtrack of "Transformers", Ronan also has to respect Michael Bay's opinion.

After all, Michael Bay is the director of the film.

Since signing the directing agreement with Shahai Entertainment, Michael Bay quickly assembled the crew and started preliminary preparations.

Michael Bay has worked in Hollywood for many years, and has a relatively mature production team under him, the crew was set up very quickly, and the preparations are progressing smoothly, and even the auditions for the main actors have been put on the agenda.