A very ordinary café in Los Angeles, North Hollywood.

"You've worked with Ronan Anderson and Relativity Entertainment, Mel. Robert Downey Jr. looked at the middle-aged man with rough lines opposite: "How are they?"

Mel Gibson picked up his coffee cup, took a sip, and told the truth, "It was a very bad experience." ”

Robert Downey Jr. frowned slightly: "According to rumors in the industry, Ronan Anderson has a good reputation." ”

"Good?" Mel Gibson laughed, "If they were really good, would I sue them?"

Robert Downey Jr. doesn't know what to say, after experiencing the low point of his life, he is no longer the prodigal he used to be, and some things are also very clear: Is it wrong to respect the contract between the two parties?

But Mel Gibson has helped a lot, and Robert Downey Jr. can't say anything like that.

The two have talked specifically before, and Mel Gibson doesn't have so many twists and turns, and speaks very directly: "If I were you, I wouldn't work with Ronan Anderson." Downey, signing a dozen film contracts at once, is that different from selling out?"

Robert Downey Jr. was also skeptical about this, but he was more concerned about another: "Mel, you know a lot more about production than I do. Will Ronan Anderson succeed in this "Iron Man"?"

In the face of friends, Mel Gibson can't talk nonsense: "I don't know the details of the project, but I have been in contact with Ronan Anderson many times, and Ronan Anderson is willing to invest $160 million, and he must be sure ......of success."

Robert Downey Jr. tangled.

Mel Gibson shook his head and could only say: "Donnie, if you cooperate with Ronan Anderson, you must keep a hand, otherwise he will sell him, and he will count the money for him." ”

Hearing this, Robert Downey Jr. suddenly thought of a question, with the current situation, what qualifications do he have to keep a hand?

Then, he didn't bother with it, after all, he had only participated in the first audition, and he might not be able to get the role of Iron Man, maybe this audition would be brushed off.

Robert Downey Jr. seems to be touched by the thought of his current situation and his fiancée running around for him.

Mel Gibson said from the perspective of a friend: "Donnie, work with Ronan Anderson, you have to think about it, don't become like me. ”

Robert Downey Jr. hurriedly asked, "How's the lawsuit going?"

"Lost the first round. Mel Gibson is as tough as a savage: "I'm ready to appeal. ”

Robert Downey Jr. persuaded: "Mel, there are some things, when it's time to take a step back, you still have to take a step back. ”

Mel Gibson shook his head slowly but firmly: "You don't understand, and you don't know, how much benefit The Passion represents. ”

According to estimates by a third-party organization, Embassy Pictures will have a net profit of more than $150 million in the distribution of "The Passion of the Christ" in terms of box office, DVD and TV rights alone.

Mel Gibson also has a production company, and knows very well that the estimates of third-party agencies are very conservative, and the real profit is definitely higher.

Robert Downey Jr. understands Mel Gibson's character and knows that persuasion is useless, so he simply stops persuading.

To many on the outside, Mel Gibson is a vulgar, rude and grumpy man, but he has always been a reliable companion when it comes to friends.

"Downey, with Ronan Anderson, be careful. Mel Gibson knew how eager Robert Downey Jr. was to turn over, and Ronan Anderson's golden sign was much, much more attractive than his friend's persuasion, so he could only try to remind: "Be vigilant." ”

Robert Downey Jr. said seriously, "I will." ”

Mel Gibson stood up: "Good luck. ”

Robert Downey Jr. smiled, "Thank you." ”

Mel Gibson leaves the café and returns to Disney Studios in Burbank, Robert Downey Jr. sends a text message to his fiancée, and when he sees that there is no reply, he waits patiently.

Not far from here, in an old-fashioned café near Laurel Valley Boulevard, Jessica Felton slowly walked through the glass doors.

"Over here, Jesse. ”

Hearing a familiar voice, Jessica Felton quickened her pace and gently hugged the oncoming brown-haired woman: "Long time no see, Susan." ”

"It's been several years. Susan Levine pulled away, looked Jessica Filton up and down, and said, "Jesse, you seem to be bigger." ”

Jessica Filton glanced down and said with annoyance, "It's all about to become a burden." ”

Susan Levine invited Jessica Filton to a seat, ordered another coffee, and slid her right hand across her forehead, the diamond ring on it glittering: "How many years haven't we seen?"

Jessica Felton didn't seem to notice the diamond ring and thought for a moment, "It seems like I've seen it twice since I graduated from USC Film School." ”

"You tech freak, every time you call, you say you don't have time. Susan Levine stabilized her mind and pulled out the friendship of the year: "In my final year at USC Film School, we had lunch and dinner together every day. ”

Jessica Felton showed a bit of nostalgia: "yes, looking back, it was really happy at that time, simple and simple happiness. ”

Susan Levine sighed: "Graduation, work, it's hard to have that kind of happiness again." In the past few years, I have been busy every day, and my classmates and alumni are basically out of touch. ”

She deliberately said: "If it weren't for meeting an assistant producer on the Pirates of the Caribbean crew at a party some time ago, I wouldn't have known that you had become a producer of the Pirates of the Caribbean series." Fortunately, she has your contact information in hand, and I finally got in touch with you. ”

Jessica Filton smiled embarrassedly, because Susan Levine did contact her when she first graduated, but unfortunately she was obsessed with studying editing techniques at that time and did not respond much, and the two sides gradually broke off contact.

In Ronan's words, it was she who chose to be a tech nerd, except for a very few people, who took the initiative to cut off external contact, and wanted to research and create something new in editing.

As a result, he met Ronan, and because of the financial pressure of life and research, he was finally led astray to become a producer.

"I had a bit of a problem with my mind. Jessica Felton said with a smile.

Susan Levine nodded: "Anyway, the hardest part has finally survived." ”

"yes. Jessica Filton subconsciously looked down at her chest, and was always laughed at for being sloppy on her chest: "No matter how hard it is, it all comes out." ”

Susan Levine said, "Remember? I invited you to Silver Films, but thankfully you didn't. Look at the present, the producer of "Pirates of the Caribbean" is still the first producer. ”

Jessica Filton unconsciously thought of a phrase she often heard, and said, "I was just lucky." ”

Susan Levine deliberately said, "You're too lucky. ”

Jessica Felton smiled: "Susan, you're much better off than me, not only as a producer, but also as a senior vice president of Silver Productions. ”

Susan Levine shook her head: "How can this kind of small company compare to the relativity entertainment you are in." She suddenly changed the subject: "Ronan Anderson trusts you very much, right? ”

Jessica Felton neither admits nor denies: "It's okay. ”

Susan Levine raised her hand again to ruffle her hair, and the diamond ring was very eye-catching.

Jessica Felton wasn't stupid at all, and this time she saw the diamond ring and asked, "Susan, are you engaged?"

Susan Levine secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Well, engaged. Last year, unfortunately I couldn't contact you at the time. He looked happy: "I met during the filming of "Ghost Man", an actor, you may have heard, Robert Downey Jr. ”

"Is that him?" Jessica Felton was a little surprised: "I know him, we also watched him play "Chaplin" together." ”

Susan Levine smiled with happiness on her face: "I didn't expect to get together with him." She shrugged her shoulders slightly: "If it weren't for Downey's troubles over the years, I guess I wouldn't even have had a chance to know him." ”

Jessica Felton picked up something she didn't believe: "Maybe it's fate." She asked, "When are you getting married, don't forget to let me know when you get married." ”

"Not going to get married anytime soon. Susan Levine felt that the opportunity was almost over: "Donnie is in trouble right now, his career is at a low point, and his current energy is not focused on marriage, and he is fighting for a role during this time." ”

Speaking of which, she suddenly looked at Jessica Filton: "Speaking of which, this character has a lot to do with the relativity entertainment you are in. ”

Jessica Felton asked, "What character?"

Susan Levine said directly: "Iron Man, Tony Stark, Downey has already participated in the first audition. ”

"This project. Jessica Filton nodded lightly: "I've heard from my colleagues about the big projects of Marvel Entertainment." ”

Susan Levine looked at Jessica Felton: "Jesse, can you help me ask about Donny's audition? ”

"This ......" Jessica Filton seemed hesitant: "It's not a project I'm responsible for or involved in, and strictly speaking, it's not the same company as me." ”

Susan Levine laughs and says, "I didn't mean anything other than to inquire about the results of the auditions." ”

Jessica Filton thought for a moment and said slowly: "It's not difficult to ask about auditions, and I can't help much else." ”

Susan Levine doesn't believe Jessica Felton at all, and being able to serve as a producer on "Pirates of the Caribbean" shows that she is already one of the important figures in Relativity Entertainment.

Of course, there are some things that cannot be rushed.

Jessica Felton pulled out her phone and said, "I'll ask you." ”