According to Project Avengers' "cross-pollination" philosophy, a character may play a leading role in one film, a supporting role in another, or a comical guest in another.

Signing a long-term contract, even regardless of the salary, allows the producer to have more flexibility in terms of filming and production.

Ronan said to Kevin Feige again: "We don't need to find first- and second-tier actors, the main target is those non-star actors who have good conditions and lack real opportunities." In addition, there are those actors who have slipped for various reasons. These two groups need opportunities, and the salary they ask for will not be high, and in order to get the opportunity to become famous, it is possible to sign a long-term contract with us. ”

"I see. Kevin Feige is not a newcomer, and immediately figured out the key to it, and then asked: "Do you have a director and actor candidate for this "Iron Man"?"

Ronan pondered for a moment and said directly: "The director's first choice is Jon Favreau, whose last movie "Christmas Elf" impressed me very much. Robert Downey Jr. is preferred for the leading actor, and the actress audition is decided. ”

The director said that he could find out later, but Robert Downey Jr.'s reputation was so loud that Kevin Feige couldn't help but ask, "Robert Downey Jr. got rid of drugs?"

Ronan said, "From what I know, I should get rid of it." You start by approaching Robert Downey Jr., inviting him to an audition, and if you don't get rid of drugs or don't want to sign a long-term contract with us, you can just change people. Also, if Robert Downey Jr. can pass the audition and sign a drug restriction clause with him. ”

Kevin Feige thought of this and said, "I see. ”

Ronan reminded again: "Jon Favreau's side, you communicate with him first, if you are suitable for the "Iron Man" series, you must at least try to sign a three-part director contract." Robert Downey Jr. can pass the audition, and the longer the film contract, the better, with Robert Downey Jr.'s situation, he has no more options. ”

In fact, since Robert Downey Jr. was released from prison, except for Mel Gibson's strong recommendation and a few small roles as a guarantor, he couldn't find any other job at all, and there was no other way to choose in a short time.

Ronan's biggest concern is not that Robert Downey Jr. refuses to sign a long-term contract with Marvel, but that he is not really free from the effects of drugs.

Kevin Feige then asked, "The heroine just solved it through an audition?"

Ronan thought for a moment and said, "If there is a suitable candidate, I will notify you as soon as possible." ”

The former little pepper, Ronan doesn't plan to use it anymore, not to mention that the commercial appeal is very low, and among the very troublesome female stars in Hollywood, he is also the top batch.

How many crews will like deep princess patients?

Ronan doesn't want to find a female version of Johnny Depp for his crew, which still doesn't have much commercial value.

At the very least, you need to find a qualified vase actor.

With Ronan's clear instructions, Kevin Feige has a clear goal for his next step and begins to focus on building a crew.

"Iron Man" officially began preparations.

Ronan informed the people in the legal department to work with Marvel Entertainment to re-examine all agreements related to Sony Columbia, so as to prepare for future copyright and revenue disputes.

Once a loyal fan of Marvel movies, who doesn't understand the bitterness of Marvel's negotiations with Sony Columbia about the "return" of Spider-Man?

Ronan was very surprised by the fact that at the end of April, Tom Cruise came to the door and wanted to play Tony Stark.

"What?" Ronan couldn't hide the surprise on his face, looked at his friend, and asked, "Tom, you're not kidding, are you?

Tom Cruise pressed down with his hands to calm Ronan down, and then said, "I've read Iron Man comics before, and the character of Tony Stark comes from Howard Hughes, and I'm interested in both Hughes and Tony Stark. Ronan, don't you think this role is a good fit for me?"

Ronan shrugged: "I didn't see it. Tony Stark in the movie script setting is not exactly the same as the comics, more arrogant, bitter and poisonous than the comics, which is seriously inconsistent with your usual image. ”

Tom Cruise hadn't read the script about it, and when he heard Ronan say this, he couldn't help frowning slightly.

Ronan doesn't want Tom Cruise to play Iron Man, Tom Cruise has less smear from Pat Kingsley, the future may be broader, and there is also the "Mission Impossible" series in business, and now it is also in full swing, there is no need to enter superhero movies that limit image and development.

"There's a situation I can tell you about. Ronan said solemnly: "But you have to keep it a secret." ”

Tom Cruise nodded, "Am you still worried about me?"

Ronan said directly: "Iron Man is just one of the Marvel series of movies, do you know Marvel's Avengers? This series of movies is called the Avengers Project, which involves more than 20 movies, and there may be more than 10 with Iron Man's participation." ”

He looked at Tom Cruise: "Tom, are you willing to play this role for more than ten films? ”

Hearing that he played a role more than ten times in the movie, Tom Cruise immediately dismissed the idea of Iron Man and said, "Forget it, wouldn't that be a contract of sale with you." ”

Ronan couldn't help laughing: "You have too many roles to choose from, this kind of opportunity is still reserved for those young actors." ”

Tom Cruise knows Ronan well and says: "Young actors are poorly paid, and signing a ten-film contract at a time is equivalent to selling yourself to your Relativity Entertainment. ”

Ronan corrected: "It's not Relativity Entertainment, it's Marvel Entertainment." ”

Throwing Iron Man aside, Tom Cruise asked, "How sure are you about the UK?" ”

"I go alone, it's only five points. Ronan said truthfully: "With you and Will, there are at least ninety percent." ”

Tom Cruise nodded: "Don't worry, I will definitely be ready to go to England." ”

Ronan deliberately said: "With your fame, there will be a lot less boycott from the media and fans." ”

"Just because we're from the United States?" Tom Cruise is a man who understands, "so they're going to boycott." ”

Ronan said softly: "Many people over there are still living in the afterglow of the empire on which the sun never sets, thinking that they are the only noblest in the world, and people from other countries are hillbillies. ”

Tom Cruise shook his head and didn't continue the topic, saying, "David Beckham is coming to Los Angeles in a while, I'm going to call a party, will you come to it then?"

Ronan pondered for a moment and said, "I will go to France first, then to England from mid-May, and maybe to Germany later, so I don't have time. ”

"Forget it. Tom Cruise has no regrets: "I also wanted to introduce David Beckham to you. ”

Ronan smiled: "There will be opportunities in the future." ”

With Victoria, that woman, since she is in a relationship with Tom Cruise, she will definitely not give up easily, and she will definitely pull David Beckham to have a close relationship with Tom Cruise in the future.

David Beckham met Victoria, not knowing if it was luck or misfortune.

But one thing can be confirmed, this pair is definitely dry firewood meets a blazing fire, soaring into the sky.

Tom Cruise added: "I went to DreamWorks some time ago to coordinate the publicity of War of the Worlds, and I heard Spielberg say that DreamWorks has a partnership agreement with Relativity Entertainment?"

"Newspaper group for warmth. Ronan saw it very clearly: "If the two companies want to go further, they will have to face six extremely powerful opponents, and they can only temporarily form the same front to fight against the trouble they bring." ”

In fact, it's really hard to say whether it will work or not, after all, DreamWorks and Relativity Entertainment both hope that the other party can withstand six more firepower.

Tom Cruise said: "Spielberg is not a bad person, he is a bit of a philistine, but this is not a disadvantage in the industry. ”

Ronan nodded: "My target and opponent has never been DreamWorks and Spielberg. ”

"That's fine. Tom Cruise laughed and said, "Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to do it in the middle." ”

Tom Cruise and Spielberg, although not as close to each other as Roan, can be counted as friends.

The two chatted for half a morning before Tom Cruise said goodbye and left, Ronan knew that Tom Cruise was also busy now, and "Mission Impossible 3" had officially made preliminary preparations, and filming would start at the end of this year or next year.

The poor audience reputation of "Mission Impossible 2" also brought considerable pressure to the third part.

Ronan continued to deal with matters related to Marvel Entertainment, signing two fax documents, and suddenly thought of DC, Marvel's old rival for decades.

Once compared to the clear plan of the Marvel Universe, DC as a catch-up, the chaos of the superhero movie plan is simply unsightly.

All kinds of cut projects, all kinds of reboots, all kinds of replacement actors, all kinds of temporary cancellations, etc., are endless.

Frankly speaking, there is not much nutrition in manga superhero movies, and the more of the same type of film market will cause the audience to turn their stomachs at a faster rate.

If DC Comics succeeds and the two giants bombard comic book adaptation movies overwhelmingly, can the superhero movie market last that long?

Ronan has experienced first-hand that when the Marvel Cinematic Universe entered the third phase, many Marvel movie fans around him who liked it very much and even fanatically couldn't help but start to turn black.

Either way, Ronan doesn't want DC's Justice League universe to be a success, preferably as chaotic as it once was.

If there is nothing bad, how can it highlight the good points? Even if many Marvel movies are limited.

In the afternoon, Ronan went to the crew of "Dawn of the Living Dead" to take a look, and the future Zack Schneider is very exciting.