At the beginning of 2001, Down Pictures will immediately start filming two blockbusters, and the specific preparations have been completed as early as last year, "Pirate League: The Curse of the Black Pearl" directed by Tim Burton and "New York Vice" directed by Martin Scorsese.

In addition, in addition to the two blockbusters promoted by the owner of Tang Enying, its subsidiaries have also begun to start. "Juno" produced by Rose Pictures and "Resident Evil" co-produced by Focus Pictures and Rose Pictures have also entered the final casting stage.

Especially for the "Resident Evil" project, all preparations such as the script, crew, budget, studio, and special effects company have been completed, and it is not surprising that at the end of January, director Zack Schneider will start shooting the second film in his life.

Because the protagonist of "Resident Evil" is a woman and involves some feminist themes, Rose Pictures participated in the production, and Catherine Kennedy also became a producer.

However, due to the long preparation and understanding of the project, Donn handed over the decision-making power of the actor to Zack Schneider and his fiancée Deborah Johnson.

It's a sign of trust.

On this day, Donn participated in an important signing ceremony as a supporting role, and Twentieth Century Fox became the second partner company to cooperate with Legendary Pictures after Warner Bros. to reach a platter investment plan for the film!

However, at the subsequent drinking party, Don did not participate, and Deborah Johnson asked him to confirm the choice of the heroine of "Resident Evil".

At $35 million, the film isn't small, and Donn has been trying to build a relationship with the Zack Schneiders. Since the other party respects himself so much, it is impossible for Tang En to hold it.

The meeting place is at the Jeremy Hotel in West Hollywood, not in the company, which is a bit strange.

However, Donn is not suspicious, there are many celebrities here, and it can be regarded as an office area in Hollywood.

Arriving at the hotel lobby, Donn saw Deborah Johnson walking briskly from a distance.

Don smiled casually, "Have you waited for a long time? Huh, where is Zach?"

"He...... It's still drawing a storyboard, this is the fourth version!" Deborah Johnson shook her head helplessly, with a bit of pride in her words.

Only men who work hard are attractive!

Tang En raised his eyebrows, and was stunned for a moment, "Where is the storyboard?"

"At home!"

"At home?"

Don lost his voice, looked at Deborah Johnson in a daze, took a deep breath, felt very weird, very weird, and tried to phrase the words, "Since it is to confirm the heroine, why is he not there as a director?"

"He chose the person, and I agree, it mainly depends on your opinion, it doesn't matter if he is not there, and ......" Deborah Johnson lengthened her voice, the expression on her face was a little mysterious and meaningful, "Besides, there are some things that it is inconvenient for him to be present, right?"

Tang En was a little flustered, thinking that she was playing a trick, his face turned pale, and he said solemnly: "Deborah, Zach is my good friend, and you are Zack's fiancée!"

"yes, what's wrong?"

"I brought you from the advertising industry to the film industry, which is indeed an exception, but I value your ability and also care about the friendship with Zach. Deborah, if ...... You have some other thoughts that I don't think are necessary at all, and it will affect your relationship and my relationship with Zach as well!"

Donn's words were very heavy, Deborah Johnson didn't understand for a while, she was stunned, and when she heard the end, she finally reacted, her face turned red, angry and funny, "Donn, my big boss! I also take you as a friend, where do you want to go? I'm not one of those female stars who is willing to dedicate herself to her career!"

"Huh?" Don frowned at her, "You're not ......"

"What am I? I invited you over...... Interview heroine, don't get me wrong!"

"But you choose a hotel......

Tang En also knew that there was a misunderstanding, and his stupid expression was a little embarrassed.

Deborah Johnson pushed Donn angrily, "Choose a hotel...... It's because there are some other reasons, anyway, you come upstairs with me!"

Got on the elevator and went straight to the top floor.

Donn gave Deborah Johnson a stunned look.

Jeremy Hotel he's been to, top floor...... All of them are the top presidential suites!

If it was just an ordinary audition, there was no need for such grandeur and luxury.

Unless......

Tang En's expression was a little complicated, and he coughed, "That...... How many candidates are there for the heroine?"

"Just one!"

Get!

Don is even more sure now.

Since after many auditions, only one alternate candidate was selected, and there was not even a competitor, isn't she the heroine?

At this time period, the movie is about to start, and it is impossible to change people.

Deborah Johnson invited Donn over today, where is the interview for the actress?

It's almost the same to meet the heroine!

Obviously, the situation has developed to this point, and Deborah Johnson also knows that Don has seen through everything, and is a little guilty, but also calm, "This is what I discussed with Zack, we think...... You are the boss or the friend, you have helped us so much, and we always have to repay something. Of course, if this way you don't like ......"

"Alright!" Don waved his hand, a little crying and laughing, "Deborah, didn't you just enter Hollywood?

Deborah Johnson shook her head, "There aren't many commercials, because the people who shoot commercials are some famous people." But I've also done short films for the fashion industry and worked with a lot of models, there...... Had a similar experience. ”

"No wonder!"

Don nodded, "What's the name of the heroine you picked?"

Milla Jovovich, an American actress of Ukrainian descent. ”

"It's still her......"

Don's pupils tightened and he muttered to himself.

Deborah Johnson gave her a strange look, "You know?"

Don was slightly silent, then shook his head and sighed lightly, "Don't you know, she's the ex-wife of director Luc Besson." ”

Deborah Johnson thought that this had violated his taboo, her face changed, and she said carefully: "Donne, this ...... Isn't it convenient?"

Tang En waved his hand and laughed, "What's inconvenient? they're all divorced!"

Deborah Johnson breathed a sigh of relief and reassured, "yes, Mira...... is the most suitable actor for "Resident Evil", she is beautiful enough, has a hot body, is good at action scenes, and has enough acting experience. And after the divorce, his fame has been greatly reduced, and the salary is low enough. ”

Tang En said lightly: "Well, this is her character flaw!"

Deborah Johnson also vaguely heard about it, and sighed, "No way, Hollywood is too difficult to mix, who doesn't want to find a strong enough backer? For actresses, the biggest weapon may be the body." ”

This is indeed true.

Milla Jovovich showed extraordinary beauty as a child, worked as a graphic model, and worked as a TV actress.

But her fame has been tepid, and she even changed careers to become a singer and released an album, but she also failed to open the market.

It wasn't until she met Luc Besson that she filmed "The Fifth Element".

The movie was a global hit, Luc Besson became a veritable world-class director, and Milla Jovovich, as the heroine of the movie, also rose.

This year, she was only 21 years old, thinking that she had found a backer, so she decisively married this middle-aged uncle who was 16 years older than her, and she also entered the film industry in one fell swoop and gained a lot of fame.

However, "Joan of Arc" directed by Luc Besson failed miserably at the box office!

Not only did it ostracize Hollywood, but it was also strongly criticized by the French industry, so much so that Milla Jovovich, the heroine of "Joan of Arc", was also implicated.

The loss of credibility in the Hollywood business market and the boycott in the French literary market was definitely the biggest difficulty Luc Besson has encountered since he started his career.

Even...... He has plans to change careers.

Milla Jovovich is young, she is only 23 years old, and there are still plenty of years and good years to wait, and she can't afford to waste her life on Luc Besson.

Then there is only one choice - divorce!

After the divorce, Luc Besson's career became more and more miserable, but he didn't expect it...... Just last year, he met Hollywood director Donn Walker at the Cannes Film Festival, and successfully negotiated a cooperation with Donn Pictures, and got a big project with an investment of $100 million, "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" starring action superstar Mel Gibson!

Peak loop turn!

At this time, Milla Jovovich, because she was implicated in the box office fiasco of "Joan of Arc", could no longer get the opportunity to be the heroine, so she could only rely on her beautiful face and hot body to play some vase roles with few scenes.

The acting career hit rock bottom.

Milla Jovovich regretted it, but she couldn't turn back, so she could only bury her head in the search for the next backer.

In his previous life, the director of "Resident Evil" was the Englishman Paul Anderson, and Milla Jovovich once again seized the opportunity accurately, leaned on Paul Anderson, got the position of the heroine, and then launched an offensive and entered into marriage.

Relying on the "Resident Evil" series, Milla Jovovich has a second-tier fame in Hollywood.

In this life, Milla Jovovich wants to rely on Paul Anderson again, which is impossible, because the copyright of "Resident Evil" is in the hands of Donn.

However, for a movie like "Resident Evil" that relies on visual impact to attract audiences, Milla Jovovich's movements, face, and figure are definitely the biggest selling points.

She passed the audition without a hitch and was recognized by director Zack Schneider and producer Deborah Johnson.

As long as she passes the next level, she can become the heroine again!

This man is Donn Walker!

A big backer a hundred, a thousand times more powerful than Luc Besson!

For a young, decisive and self-motivated actress, such an opportunity is rare!