The reason why Donn chose James Franco to play "Spider-Man" is that in addition to his better acting skills and greater potential, another reason is that he is younger than Tobey Maguire.

The "Spider-Man" series is not just a trilogy, Don just completely opened the Marvel Universe market through the three movies of "Spider-Man", and then led to the entire "Avengers" series, and even the entire Marvel Universe.

Marvel's superheroes are too famous, and Don needs to use the role of Spider-Man to drive the whole Marvel. It is conceivable that in many superhero movies in the future, Spider-Man's various cameos will be indispensable, which will drive popularity.

It's just a three-part film contract, which can't satisfy Donn's appetite.

It is believed that with the IQ of James Franco, such an opportunity would not be turned down.

Two days later, after Donn's personal audition, Tobey Maguire got the role of "Harry Osborne" with a salary of $2 million, while "Spider-Man" James Franco was paid only $500,000......

The movie project of "Spider-Man" is starting vigorously, and it is estimated that in late August, the movie will be officially launched.

Unexpectedly, Sam Mendes was resolute and first launched the launch ceremony of "Soul Shifting Girl".

What I didn't expect was that Towne Pictures was going to invest in a third movie......

"Donne, this is my brother, Jonathan Nolan. ”

Christopher Nolan brought his brother to Donne's office and gave him a gracious introduction.

Don looked at Jonathan Nolan's young and handsome appearance, and couldn't help but be happy in his heart, God, this is a god in the screenwriting industry!

He got up enthusiastically and went over to shake hands with Jonathan Nolan, "Didn't you graduate in June, why did you come here?"

Jonathan Nolan laughed, "Chris told me that I can work at Don Pictures after graduation. Since there was no pressure to find a job, I went back to the UK and stayed with my family for a while. ”

Tang En nodded frequently, quite self-deprecating, "Yes, it should be." If you have time, you should spend more time with your family, don't be like me, alone, without any relatives. ”

Tang En has been famous for a long time, his old background has long been stripped away by major media, he was born as an orphan, he didn't graduate from high school, and he ran to Hollywood as a production assistant in order to survive.

Unexpectedly, it was out of control because of this.

Jonathan Nolan is smart and jokes, "At least find an excuse for the various female companions that appear around you." ”

Christopher Nolan frowned and exclaimed, "Jonathan!"

Don didn't mind, and laughed, "Yes, if it weren't for this, I don't know how much criticism I would have received for these romantic affairs." Since you're here, let's go to the screenwriting department to sign up first, and you don't have to come and check in every day, aren't you adapting a script?"

Christopher Nolan sighed and hurriedly said, "Yes, Jonathan wrote a novel, "Fragments of Memory", and I want to make it into a movie. ”

Don frowned slightly.

He had long promised Christopher Nolan that he would invest in the filming of "Memory Fragments", but now that Down Pictures has launched two film projects, the financial pressure is too tight.

"Soul Shifter" has a budget of $35 million, "Spider-Man" has a budget of $150 million, and the company has another $10 million on its books for unexpected expenses and the daily expenses of Donn Pictures, Marvel Studios, and Marvel Entertainment.

Investing in another "Memory Fragment" is very difficult for Donn.

Christopher Nolan was clearly aware of the company's current predicament, and tentatively said: "Done, my idea is to make a cult film with few characters and small scenes, mainly relying on complex editing to create a cinematic space. ”

"Oh?" Donn's eyes lit up, remembering that Nolan's first film, "Following", only cost $6,000, "How much budget are you going to have?"

"$5 million. ”

"Good!"

Tang En slapped his big hand, very excited, "In this case, no matter how difficult it is for the company, it can squeeze out the $5 million." Chris, let it go, I believe in your strength!"

Jonathan Nolan and Don met for the first time, but I didn't expect Donn to be so bold, "I heard that you are going to invest $150 million to shoot "Spider-Man"?"

Tang En smiled and nodded, "That's right, the actors have been decided, and in less than half a month, the movie will start." ”

Jonathan Nolan glanced at Christopher Nolan and smiled, "Actually...... I've been a manga fan since I was a kid. ”

Tang En glanced at him with a smile, "What, interested?"

Jonathan Nolan was stunned, "Me?"

Don smiled and patted him on the shoulder, then looked at Christopher Nolan, and said meaningfully: "Chris, I'm very optimistic about you, it's not enough for Done Pictures to rely on me as a director, I need your help, do you understand what I mean?"

Christopher Nolan was a little speechless.

Don said earnestly, "Chris, let's shoot "Memory Fragments" first, learn more film skills, and accumulate enough shooting experience." Jonathan didn't say he's a comic book fan, maybe in the future...... I will give you a very important task. ”

"Is it a superhero?" Jonathan Nolan grimaced.

Christopher Nolan looked even more incredulous, "Donne, you...... You're saying let me shoot a commercial blockbuster?"

"Can't you?" Don asked rhetorically, shaking his head with a smile, "Chris, I said it, I'm optimistic about your strength!"

……

When Towne Pictures announced that it would invest $150 million to launch the "Spider-Man" project, the whole of Hollywood was surprised. They really didn't expect Don to have such courage and dare to invest a huge amount of money at this point in time when "superheroes are dead".

However, Donn is a wonder boy, and movies such as "Titanic" and "My Grand Greek Wedding" have proven his strength and vision.

So when everyone knew that "Spider-Man" was going to make a movie, they were more amazed, and at most they would think that this kid was too confident.

But when Donn Pictures announced that it would invest $35 million to shoot Suzanne Kayson's novel of the same name "The Soul Shifting Girl", the entire Hollywood was speechless in shock.

Don, this kid, is too much, too inflated!

Don Pictures is a small film company, you just have to honestly cooperate with big studios, and really dare to shoot two big movies independently?

The total investment is up to $185 million!

Such a huge investment, not to mention the inconspicuous Tangen Pictures, even if it is a major film company, it must be carefully considered.

Like Don Pictures, launching a film project in a short period of time is no different from a farce.

"The Hollywood Reporter" even made a high-profile claim: "Done Walker is an excellent director, his "Titanic" is an eternal classic in the hearts of fans, and the "Star Wars" he took over also opened a new era of special effects movies." However, he is only a director after all, he is not a businessman, and his management of Down Pictures is ridiculous and ridiculous. ”

USA Today also critically argues that "Donn is overly blind and arrogant, and he makes the same mistakes that a young man would make." It's not amorousness, it's audacity." At the same time, he also said, "He has made great achievements as a director, but the lack of management experience will become the Waterloo of his career." And also for Don to "go back to school and get an education." ”

Unexpectedly, after such a continuous criticism, Tang Pictures announced a message like a retaliation-

Down Pictures will invest in the film "Memory Fragments" by emerging British director Christopher Nolan, and the film project will start immediately!

As soon as the news came out, it shook the whole of Hollywood!