Just in March, Don Pictures has launched 5 new film projects this year, "Resident Evil", "Juno", "Celestial Omen", "Spider-Man 2" and "Daredevil".

"Resident Evil" and "Juno" are both in the process of filming smoothly, especially "Juno", which, according to the producers, will be completed in three days.

Nate Shyamalan's "Omen", with a budget cost of $75 million, was personally presented by Donn, and it has been confirmed that Mel Gibson will play the male lead, and Kathleen Kennedy will be in charge of the production.

"Spider-Man 2" has a mature production team and director, and most of the actors are a continuation of "Spider-Man", and the project preparation is relatively simple, and it is expected to start in early or mid-April.

As for Daredevil...... After repeated negotiations between Christopher Nolan and the production department of Down Pictures, the budget cost was controlled at $120 million.

Because of Christopher's Nolan's insistence, "Daredevil" will not be like "Spider-Man 2", where the sponsorship fee takes up half of the investment budget.

Don't look at it as a rookie director, Christopher Nolan adheres to the stubborn and conservative characteristics of British directors.

Even so, Daredevil's sponsorship costs were managed, not to the point of $80 million madness in Spider-Man 2, but enough to reach $30 million.

That is, the actual investment amount of this film by Don Pictures is $90 million.

This is definitely a big plus for Marvel's superhero movies!

Marvel's world pattern is aimed at the real world, "Daredevil" and "Spider-Man" both live in New York, and advertisements like Coca-Cola and Ford can be implanted at will.

Because these are really common in New York.

However, Gotham City in the DC universe has a lot of setting restrictions.

As for the cast for the role of "Daredevil", after repeated consultations, Marvel Studios has provided a resounding list: Jake Gyllenhaal, Joaquin Phoenix, Heath Ledger, Billy Crudepp, Ain Bailey, Cillian Murphy, Christian Bale.

"Daredevil's age shouldn't be too young, like Jack Gyllenhaal, he's only 20 years old this year, right?"

As the first producer of "Daredevil", Donn is in serious communication with Christopher Nolan.

"This ...... Actually, I don't think he's suitable. Christopher Nolan looked a little embarrassed.

Nina Jacobson, another producer of the film, took the initiative to say: "I added his name to the list. ”

"Why?"

Done's face is calm, and Nina Jacobson, as the president of Marvel Studios, has a lot of authority for the Daredevil project.

"Jack's dad is director Steven Gyllenhaal, his mom is well-known producer Niommy Fanna, and her sister is actress Maggie Gyllenhaal. Also, Jamie Lee Curtis is his godfather, and Paul Newman is also a friend of their family. Nina Jacobson explained helplessly.

Christopher Nolan frowned: "But he can't take on such a heavy role as 'Daredevil', whether it is image or age, he is not up to standard." ”

Don made a downward gesture and smiled, "Chris, don't get excited. The Gyllenhaal family has some influence, there is no need to refuse too directly, at least have an attitude. ”

Nina Jacobson said: "Yes, I put him on the shortlist to give him an audition and an explanation for the Gyllenhaal family. As for whether the audition is successful or not, it is necessary to focus on the movie. ”

Christopher Nolan breathed a sigh of relief and gained a deeper understanding of Hollywood's human relationships.

He glanced at the shortlist again, and there was a young man's name on it - Heath Ledger!

The whole of Hollywood knows that Heath Ledger is Donne's friend, and some time ago Don went to visit the legendary movie star Marlon Brando, and in the paparazzi captured the picture, in addition to Charlize Theron and Penelope Cruz following Donn, there is also Heath Ledger.

Heath Ledger is only a year older than Jake Gyllenhaal, but his image is even more inconsistent with the tall and powerful characteristics of "Daredevil", and he can be selected for the shortlist, which is obviously Nina Jacobson is currying favor with Donne, the big boss.

Of course, Don also saw through the mystery here, pointed to the name "Heath Ledger", shook his head and said: "He is not suitable, and he doesn't even have to give the audition opportunity, just say that I mean it." ”

Nina Jacobson laughed: "Okay, his acting skills are fantastic, but he is still young and needs to have room to grow." ”

Christopher Nolan took a deep look at her and understood a little more reason.

Nina Jacobson is a descendant of Donn personally dug up from Disney and entrusted with important tasks, so it stands to reason that the relationship is very good. But Nina Jacobson is still careful to curry favor with Don everywhere and express her heart.

Christopher Nolan and Zack Schneider have a good relationship, and the two often communicate with each other, exchanging some understanding of the film and the general environment of Hollywood.

Once, Zack Schneider vaguely revealed that he had sent Milla Jovovich, the heroine of "Resident Evil", to Donn's bed through his fiancée Deborah Johnson......

This really gave Nolan a lot of shock.

Zack Schneider, as an American, obviously understands Hollywood better, and he does so, which shows that there must be a lot of truth in this......

After a brief consultation between the three of them, the shortlist drew three key auditionees for Christian Bale, Billy Crewup and Joaquin Phoenix, with Cillian Murphy and Ain Bailey as secondary candidates.

Don has high expectations for Daredevil, hoping that the series will not only be a commercial success, but also an artistic success.

The acting skills of the actors are crucial.

Among the three key objects, at present, the best acting skills are Joaquin Phoenix, which is also Nina Jacobson's favorite candidate.

But Donn knows that Christian Bale has more potential and more achievements!

"Daredevil" will be a series, Christian Bale is only 26 years old this year, he has enough room to grow and explore potential, while Joaquin Phoenix of the same age, has no more breakthrough talent.

What's more, Joaquin Phoenix is American and Christian Bale is British!

Of course, Donn doesn't need to curry favor with Christopher Nolan, the British director, he prefers Christian Bale for economic reasons.

Americans are well paid, foreigners ...... It's all a wage earner!

is also Christopher Nolan's movie, "Inception" made in 2010, Leonardo Ricaprio's basic salary and profit sharing, a total of 59 million US dollars.

In 2012, in the more influential "Batman: The Dark Knight Rises", even if Christian Bale was already the best "Batman" in history through the accumulation of the first two movies, his salary was only $10 million.

That's the difference between American actors and foreign actors.

In Hollywood, the best screenplay must be picked by American superstars such as Tom Hanks, Leonardo Ricaprio, Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, and George Clooney, and then they pick the rest and then distribute it to other actors.

From an economic point of view, market development, acting potential, crew harmony and other factors, Christian Bale is the best candidate for "Daredevil"!

In his previous life, Bale was Batman, and in this life, Bale is completely Daredevil!

"Christian Bale!" Donn said earnestly, pointing to the name on the list, "Chris, if this person does well in the audition...... Even if the effect of Jaaquin Phoenix is worse, it can be exceptional. You know, I'm working extensively with the British film industry, and I hope to deepen the relationship. ”

Christopher Nolan was so excited that he was about to cry, Donne's words were simply an endorsement for him!

In other words, Don is helping him build his status in the British film industry!

There is no doubt that Christian Bale is an excellent actor, and he took over the Steven Spielberg film at the age of 13.

However, his development in Hollywood has not been smooth, and for more than ten years, he has not been able to play the male lead in big productions.

At the beginning, he was the popular candidate for the male lead in "Titanic", because he was British, and the actor "Jack" was also British!

However, James Cameron could use an American cream kid Leonardo without him, which hit him hard.

Now, if Christopher Nolan can push Christian Bale to the position of the male number one in "Daredevil", then it is enough to prove his status and ability in Hollywood.

The reputation and reputation in the British industry will naturally rise.

In the entertainment industry, making money is very important, and word of mouth is even more important!

Don's words are simply a big gift!

Christopher Nolan obviously wants to return the favor, especially after such a long period of understanding and perception, he has a deeper understanding of Hollywood.

Sometimes, people's persistence is far less important than personal contact!

Favor represents opportunity!

Hollywood brings together some of the best directors in the world, and if there is no chance, whether it is Zack Snyder or himself, it will be useless!

The source of this opportunity is, of course, Donn!

Christopher Nolan sighed, his face humble and respectful, "Okay, I'll pay more attention to him." By the way, what about the female number one? Who is more suitable for the role of 'Erica'?"

Nina Jacobson glanced at him in surprise, very surprised, this Englishman, his brain has been enlightened?

A few days ago, because of the issue of sponsorship fees, Christopher Nolan was resolute and opposed to the placement of too many advertisements, you know, this is a great economic loss for investors.

Unexpectedly, he has now learned to be flexible.

Candidates for the heroine...... Even Nina Jacobson doesn't think much about it, everything has to be based on Donn's personal opinion.

He has so many female companions, and in the case of limited resources, he must give priority to taking care of his own people, which has long been the tradition of Down Pictures.

Looking at the commercial blockbusters invested by Don Pictures in the past two years, which heroine is not Don Grace's woman?

Milla Jovovich wants to play "Resident Evil", and he has to pass this level first.