Chapter 319: The Punisher

Don is conservative about Kevin Feige's proposal for the "Heroes for Mercenary".

But this statement is really exciting!

According to the current schedule of Marvel Studios, "Spider-Man 2" was released in 2002, "Daredevil" and "Ant-Man" were released in 2003, "Spider-Man 3" and "Ghost Rider" were released in 2004, and "Iron Man" and "Ant-Man and Wasp" were released in 2005......

In February 2006, "Thor" was released, in May, "Daredevil 2" was released, and in July, "The Avengers" came to the air!

If the "Heroes for Mercenary" is really formed, it can complete the first assembly in 2008, which will include Spider-Man, Ghost Rider, Black Widow, Punisher, and a group of supporting heroes, and even Daredevil can also make a cameo appearance without affecting his personal image.

What a great idea?

In 2006, the Avengers assembled, in 2008 the Heroes assembled, in 2010, the Avengers assembled, and in 2012 the Heroes assembled......

Well, it's a big collection every two years!

Marvel Studios will completely dominate the superhero film market, and the "X-Men" series and DC Comics series will be completely reduced to chicken ribs.

Because of Donn's appearance, Hollywood in this life, without the "Spider-Man Universe", then the emergence of the "Hired Heroes Group" led by Spider-Man may not be impossible!

"Don't rush yet, there's still time, wait and see. ”

At the end of the meeting, Donn stretched and returned to the office, muttering to himself.

Unexpectedly, Kevin Feige also followed.

Tang En looked at him in surprise, thinking that he was struggling with the matter of "hiring a group of heroes", and said with a smile: "Kevin, frankly, your idea is very good! Marvel Studios can only have one universe system, and the core pillar must be the Avengers. If another alliance is ventured to develop, it is likely to cause chaos. ”

"I know it's going to take time and the test of the market. Kevin Feige did not sit down in accordance with Donn's gesture, but stood respectfully in front of his work as a subordinate, "Boss, I want to say something else. ”

"Oh?" Don looked at him deeply and smiled, "Okay, let's talk about it." ”

Kevin Feige said slowly: "There are too many superheroes in Marvel, there are too many heroes, and they are not suitable for making a movie." If you rely on the big screen alone, it will cause a huge waste of Marvel Studios' potential. ”

Don smiled, "What do you mean...... Is it going to be made into a TV series?"

Kevin Feige said: "It's not appropriate to have too dark content on the big screen, but there is no need to scruple on TV, and I've heard that ...... The company has recently been supporting the Starz TV network, and the breakthrough is in the content field, right?"

"Kevin, I have to admit that your mind is too lively!" Don laughed, in a good mood, "Say, what do you want to do?"

"I want to executive produce a TV series!" Kevin Feige straightened his chest and looked Donn in the eye, "I know, I don't have much work experience, but in the process of making Spider-Man, I have understood the whole process of making a film and television production. ”

Don is a young man, he's only 23 years old.

But after being in the industry for a long time, he seems to have forgotten his age, and like many of his peers, he is burdened with some ageism.

Kevin Feige is a great talent, but he's not yet 28 years old......

In his previous life, when Kevin Feige was 27 years old, he participated in the production of "X-Men" as a production assistant in 2000, and in 2002, he participated in the production of "Spider-Man" as a production assistant.

In 2003, 30-year-old Kevin Feige became a veritable executive producer, and he had a full say in the crew, supervising the production of "X-Men 2", "Daredevil", and "Hulk".

Since then, Kevin Feige has been involved in the production of every Marvel comic book until 2007, when he took charge of Marvel Studios at the "young age" of 34.

Then, he persuaded the bigwigs of Marvel Entertainment to go bankrupt to take out loans, pull investments, take risks independently, and produce "Iron Man", which was a huge success in one fell swoop.

Definitely a young and promising Hollywood producer!

It's just that he lacks experience now, and has only participated in the production process of Donn's "Spider-Man", and his qualifications and experience are a little thin.

Tang En groaned, not wanting to pour cold water on him, "What is the direction of the TV series?"

"The Punisher!"

Kevin Feige had apparently thought about it a long time ago and blurted out, "Strictly speaking, the Punisher is not a superhero, he is an elite of the Marine Corps, and his heart has changed greatly because of the unfair treatment he has received. Such agent traits have many development angles and good prospects for adaptation. What's more, he's a New Yorker and has two good friends, one is Spider-Man and the other is Daredevil!"

Don saw through his mind at once, shook his head and smiled, "Kevin, you're not playing with some kind of idea, are you?"

Kevin Feige scratched his head, "This ...... It's best to have the Punisher make a cameo appearance in the Spider-Man 2 and Daredevil movies, or at least in the form of an easter egg, to make a wave of publicity for the Punisher. ”

Tang En didn't answer immediately, half-squinted, leaned back in the boss's chair, crossed Erlang's legs, and the index finger of his right hand tapped rhythmically on the desk.

After a long time, he slowly opened his eyes and said: "You are an executive of Marvel Studios, and you also have to participate in the project production of "Spider-Man 2" and "Daredevil", whether it is an easter egg or a cameo, you go and discuss specific things with the director." ”

Kevin Feige was overjoyed, such a statement was completely recognized, "Boss, thank you, I ...... I will definitely try to do a good job ......"

"Wait!" Don interrupted him with a wave of his hand, "You have to take on more responsibilities as an executive producer first, assisting Nina and supervising the production of "Spider-Man 2". When the film is finished in September, I will decide whether or not to let you independently produce "The Punisher" based on Nina's feedback. ”

Kevin Feige did not hesitate, and immediately said loudly: "Boss, don't worry, I will definitely be able to do a good job, assist Director Scott, and make "Spider-Man 2" shoot smoothly!"

Looking at his confident statement, Tang En sighed, "Although "The Punisher" is a TV series, it must also grasp the scale and have the values of correct leadership. The Punisher is a violent murderer, but he can't make the TV series into a bloody killing show, he must show more flashes of human nature, and he must maintain the image of Marvel Studios. ”

When Kevin Feige heard this, tears were about to flow.

Just now, Donn also said that he would decide whether to open the "Punisher" project based on Nina Jacobson's feedback. But this paragraph has already shown his attitude, after the filming of "Spider-Man 2", he will be given a chance to show himself.

Taking control of a project alone, even if it's just a TV series, is a great test of personal ability.

It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get such an opportunity at the age of 28!

Christopher Nolan was able to get the opportunity to take charge of such a big production as "Daredevil" at the age of 30, because he had such an excellent, mature and complete word-of-mouth masterpiece as "Memory Fragments" before.

And the project "Daredevil" Don will personally serve as the producer, and Nina Jacobson will assist in the producer, which is a double insurance.

Kevin Feige had almost no resume before this, and had only worked in the "Spider-Man" crew for a while, even if he would have accumulated some experience in "Spider-Man 2", it was unprecedented for him to be able to master a project alone at such an age.

"Boss, I assure you, I ...... I'm sure I won't fail your trust!"

People are not plants and trees, who can be ruthless?

Donn's trust made Kevin Feige, a young man, his eyes hot and shining.