As in the past, the recruitment of actors, directors and other behind-the-scenes positions was quickly sent out through media recruitment, agency announcements and guild announcements.

Ronan's focus is still on the director.

The role of an excellent director in the film is self-evident, and Shahai Entertainment has also made initial contact with several directors.

Someone else recommended the director to Ronan.

In a café in Burbank, Anne Hathaway had just returned to Los Angeles from Christmas in New York, and after hearing that Shahai Entertainment was looking for the director of "Summer of Jeans", she quickly contacted Ronan and asked him to meet here.

The two have a very deep old relationship, looking at Ronan opposite, Anne Hathaway asked with great concern: "I heard that you are looking for a director for "Summer of Jeans" recently, do you have a suitable candidate?"

Ronan glanced at Anne Hathaway, Anne Hathaway has a bold personality and sometimes thinks things are rough, but she is also a little cautious due to the influence of the Hollywood environment.

"I've been in contact with a few directors. Ronan said simply: "I haven't replied for the time being." ”

Hearing this, Anne Hathaway was relieved, if Ronan had already decided on the director, she would not have to say much.

Anne Hathaway smiled and said, "I think there's someone who might be a good fit. ”

Ronan asked directly, "Who?" ”

Anne Hathaway slowly stirred the coffee and said, "Gary Marshall, the director I worked with on "The Princess Diaries", has a knack for making this type of film. ”

Hearing the name, Ronan seriously thought about it, and in some ways, "Summer of Jeans" has a lot in common with "The Princess Diaries" and can even be boiled down to the same type of movie.

Anne Hathaway added: "Director Gary Marshall has also directed 'The Rival', 'Pretty Woman' and 'The Runaway Bride', and he is also good at films with women as the main characters. ”

Ronan nodded and said, "I know something about Director Marshall. ”

Frankly speaking, the director recommended by Anne Hathaway is still very reliable.

But Ronan also had doubts, thought about Gary Marshall's situation, and asked, "Annie, how old is Gary Marshall this year, is he seventy?"

Anne Hathaway reminisced and said, "I should be seventy-one soon." ”

"Where's his health?" Ronan said with his biggest concern.

After all, a seventy-year-old director, you can't ask him to face high-intensity directing work like a director in his forties and fifties.

Anne Hathaway immediately understood Ronan's worries and said: "His health is very good, and Disney still intends to let him go to the second part of "The Princess Diaries". ”

Ronan nodded and said, "Gary Marshall is also a good candidate. Anne, thank you for your recommendation. ”

"What are you being polite to me?" said Anne-Hathaway deliberately with a hint of dissatisfaction, "Why did you suddenly see me outside?"

She said softly: "I am the heroine of this project, and I also hope that the crew can find a good director." ”

Ronan laughed, "Don't worry, Annie. I will definitely find the best director for this project. ”

Anne Hathaway understood Ronan's words and asked, "There are other candidates at the moment." ”

"Didn't I just say that I have contacted several directors, but I haven't replied for the time being. Ronan said casually: "The company will also conduct inspections according to the actual situation." ”

Even if he has an unusual relationship with Anne Hathaway and has many special exchanges, Ronan will not make a rash decision on such an important job just by listening to her recommendation.

Anne Hathaway, the heroine, was quite concerned about the future director, asking, "Can you know which director candidates there are?"

Ronan sighed for a moment and said: "I focused on Nancy Meyers before, but she never replied, this female director has a natural advantage in women's themes." ”

"It's her. Anne Hathaway knows the famous female director: "One of the best female directors in Hollywood right now. ”

Ronan said directly: "Gary Marshall is also a good one of the recommendations you recommend, and he will also become one of the main choices of Sand Sea Entertainment." ”

Multiple candidates also mean that there is one more backup plan.

Needless to say, Gary Marshall has been working with Julia Roberts before, and Gary Marshall is in charge of many of Bigmouth's big-selling romance movies.

Nancy Meyers is a screenwriter by training, and his most famous works are "A Born Couple" based on the children's book by German writer Erich Kestner, which became popular with Lindsay Lohan, a superstar superstar, and the famous "100% Men", which set a box office record for female directors.

Anne Hathaway chatted with Ronan about the movie and asked, "Do you have time this weekend? Let's go around Las Vegas together?"

Ronan shook his head, "I'm sorry, Annie, I've been very busy lately. Seeing Anne Hathaway's slightly disappointed expression, he explained simply: "I'm going to San Francisco the day after tomorrow, and I may stay there for a while." ”

Anne Hathaway pouted and said, "So busy." ”

Ronan smiled: "I acquired an Internet company some time ago, and I have just completed the capital injection of shares, and the company has a number of adjustments, I need to go over and take a look." ”

"Okay. Anne Hathaway said very seriously: "I'll be waiting for you back in Los Angeles." ”

Ronan thought of staying in San Francisco for a while, and took the initiative to invite: "Annie, come to me in the evening, my chef has learned a few new dishes, are you interested in trying them?"

Anne Hathaway, of course, would not refuse, and said, "Okay. She glanced at her watch: "Where am I waiting for you?"

Ronan thought for a moment and said, "You can go around, I still have to go to Warner Studios, and I'll call you after I finish my work." ”

"Hmm. Anne Hathaway nodded.

Ronan quickly left the café and drove to Warner Studios to make an appointment with Jeffrey Abrams this afternoon to talk about something about "Hurricane Rescue."

As early as when Ronan had just left Los Angeles for East Asia, Shahai Entertainment signed a directing contract with Jeffrey Abrams for "Hurricane Rescue", and Jeffrey Abrams also began formal pre-production work with the assistance of Steven Mark, the production manager hired by the crew.

"Funds will be available after the New Year. ”

In the studio's office, Ronan told Jeffrey Abrams, "You don't have to worry about that, all the preparations are going according to plan." ”

Although Jeffrey Abrams is the first time to be the director of an official film, from 1990 to the present, he has worked as a screenwriter, actor and producer in Hollywood, and has directed TV series, so his experience and ability are not a problem.

He said: "Will all the funds be in place before the start of filming?"

Ronan replied with great certainty: "I just raised money. He also reassures people's hearts: "The total financing amount of the first phase is nearly 300 million US dollars. ”

Jeffrey Abrams gasped for such a large amount of financing, let alone a project with a medium-to-low investment scale like "Hurricane Rescue", even if two top Hollywood commercial productions were promoted at the same time.

In an instant, Jeffrey Abrams was relieved and said: "Mr. Anderson, as long as there is no problem with the funds, I am confident that the shooting will be completed in the middle of next year, and all the post-production will be completed by November, and the release plan of next year's film will definitely not be delayed." ”

He then said: "For the sake of filming, I hope that during the preparation period, the actors can have more adequate training. ”

Jeffrey Abrams sees things quite clearly and knows that he may not have enough weight in the face of Liam Neeson, the leading actor.

Ronan asked directly, "What are your plans?"

Jeffrey Abrams said: "You told me that this film was shot and made with as little CG special effects as possible that are currently prevalent. ”

"Yes. Ronan emphasized: "I wanted the film to be more realistic. ”

Jeffrey Abrams stood up, opened a sketch hanging on the wall, pointed to some design patterns, and said, "In this way, the shooting needs to be able to achieve the most effective effect directly, and Brian needs to be flexible and free to remove all obstacles." ”

Ronan agrees: "That's what I wanted. ”

"So, I had to do a lot of pre-shoot rehearsals for Liam Neeson because I wanted him to do the action of the film as much as he could. Jeffrey Abrams said very seriously: "Of course, I won't let him jump off the bridge or crash the car, but he has a lot of fight scenes, so it takes a lot of time to practice, which is very demanding for him." After the preliminary rehearsal, he must be able to complete at least all the fight scenes, which can also make the shooting more handy and freewheeling. ”

"I see. Ronan could understand the meaning behind the words: "Liam is in fitness training, and after the New Year, he will join the crew after completing the first stage of fitness training and practice in combination with the movement design." Don't worry, I've already communicated with Liam, and a lot of rehearsals is not a problem. ”

Jeffrey Abrams breathed a sigh of relief: "That's fine. ”

Liam Neeson is the biggest actor in the crew and has also been nominated for an Oscar, and the communication problem with him is what Jeffrey Abrams is most worried about.

Ronan added: "Liam Neeson is very dedicated, everything just goes according to plan. If you have any questions, you can communicate with me in time. ”

After chatting with Jeffrey Abrams about going to France for location shooting, Ronan left Warner Studios before leaving work, and was just about to go to Anne Hathaway, when he received a call from Uwe Ball.