On a very ordinary Tuesday morning in mid-August, the Burbank Hughes aircraft factory was crowded with reporters who had nothing to do with the aviation industry but a group of entertainment reporters active in the Hollywood and Los Angeles areas.

Since its spin-off and merger in the 80s, the Hughes aircraft factory in Burbank has no connection with the aviation industry except for its name, but has become the darling of Hollywood studios because of the space advantages of huge hangars and workshops, and countless film crews have filmed here.

The Hughes aircraft factory was also transformed into a Hollywood filming base.

For example, "Iron Man" and "Special Forces" are stationed.

In Hollywood, it is the norm to continue along the path of success, and the crew of "Special Forces 2: Total Strikes Back" still chose the Hughes aircraft factory as its home base.

Most of the interior scenes will be filmed here.

The news that Matthew has officially joined the crew has long been spread by Paramount Pictures and Hasbro, so a large number of reporters are waiting here today.

Due to the prior communication, Matthew got out of the car at the gate of the aircraft factory and gave a brief interview to reporters.

"My character is a very interesting character, and when I play this character, I have to understand his past, why he came to the special forces, what role he can play here, and so on. ”

In the face of the cameras of many media reporters, Matthew mainly talked about his own role, "The Duke is one of the most popular characters in the Special Forces series, so I appeared in the crew of the sequel again, and I myself also identify with the Duke very much, because he is very honest and easy to get closer to the audience." ”

In the end, he made a point of saying, "It's really nice to be able to join the biggest fictional world in history again." ”

After saying this, Matthew didn't stay any longer, and went directly to the Hughes aircraft factory, and soon came to the office building where the crew of "Special Forces 2" was located.

In a small conference room, he met director Stephen Sommers and two producers, Lorenzo Bonaventura and Brian Godno, representing Paramount Pictures and Hasbro, respectively.

After greeting and exchanging pleasantries, Lorenzo Bonaventura and Brian Godno took the initiative to say goodbye and leave.

The first producer of the crew was Stephen Sommos, then Matthew, then Lorenzo Bonaventura and Brian Godno.

These two are more supervisors and don't have much say in the production of films.

Having said that, after Paramount Pictures and Hasbro changed directors and were forced back by Matthew, their attitude towards Stephen Sommers immediately took a 180-degree turn, and in addition to sending two overseeing producers, Lorenzo Bonaventura and Brian Godno, gave Stephen Sommos a lot of power.

After all, "Special Forces: The Rise of the Cobra" was a huge success, and since there is no way to change a cheaper director, it is undoubtedly the best choice to continue on the path of success.

Moreover, everyone knows that in this series, Matthew is on the same side as Stephen Sommers.

"In addition to being the leading actor, you are also the producer of the crew. ”

The two are old friends, and Stephen Sommers was not polite to Matthew, and said with a little dissatisfaction, "You haven't come to the crew for a few months to take a look." ”

Matthew spread his hands helplessly, "I'm really too busy, from the beginning of the year to now, it's like a spinning top keeps spinning." ”

Stephen Sommos said deliberately, "It seems to be ...... I've seen quite a few of your scandals. ”

"Ah......" Matthew was speechless, simply didn't answer it, and instead said, "I have replied to all the work emails you sent me." ”

Stephen Sommers no longer jokes, "I've seen it all, and the opinion is very pertinent. He thought for a moment and then said, "We vetoed Hasbro and Paramount Pictures together, and they were very unhappy. ”

Matthew nodded lightly and said, "They are thinking too much, and they are already out of reality. ”

"I guess we're going to leave after the trilogy. Stephen Sommers had this realization, "I heard that the suggestions came from that Jon Chu, and they were supported by many of Hasbro and Paramount Pictures. ”

He sighed, "Matthew, I can't bear it without you." ”

"The success or failure of a film is a matter of our reputation. Matthew shook his head, "I really don't know what Paramount Pictures thinks, to have a sci-fi action movie adapted from toys to increase the realism, and to ask American GIs such as Duke and Flint to play kung fu, isn't this a head cramp!"

As Stephen Sommers said, Hasbro and Paramount Pictures didn't completely give up on Jon Chu, and in the first half of this year, they suddenly made a proposal to the crew.

Of course, it's not so much a suggestion as it is a desire for Stephen Sommers to enforce it.

The proposal is generally divided into two aspects, one is that the main characters, including the duke, are kung fu in the action design in pursuit of more beauty.

On the other hand, it is required to shoot more realistically, and everything will be based on real reactions in the real world. In other words, the setting of the second part cannot be as whimsical as the previous one, nor can it be so dramatic.

Both were boycotted back by Matthew and Stephen Sommers.

If nothing else, these two suggestions conflict in themselves, not only for the film to pursue the realism of the real world, but also for the American GIs to play fancy kung fu action design, isn't this a contradiction?

It's a sci-fi movie built on a virtual worldview, and it seems that everything makes sense, but the dance is really not suitable.

With both Matthew and Stephen Sommers resisting, these suggestions naturally came to naught.

"Resisting the suggestions of the investors and producers, I had to compromise on other aspects. Stephen Sommers added, "Paramount Pictures suggested that Channing Tatum play the Flint, what do you think?"

Matthew said casually, "As long as you are a macho man, don't be a sissy." ”

Thinking about some military films I have watched, the skin of each soldier is more delicate than that of urban female white-collar workers, and I can't find any muscles all over my body, even if I can't find any muscles, they are all beautiful men, and I feel terrible when I think about it.

If the soldiers are all like this, it is estimated that the whole country will be a sissy.

Stephen Sommers pulled out a picture and pushed it in front of Matthew, "I've seen a real person, it's a muscular man. ”

Matthew has a lot of power in the choice of actors for the new role, and he picked up the photo and took a look at it, and found that it was still a somewhat familiar face.

"Yes. "Matthew doesn't want to get into too much trouble with Paramount Pictures.

Stephen Sommos reminded, "My guess is that Paramount Pictures is trying to replace you in the series with him. ”

Matthew didn't care, "It's okay, we'll just leave after the trilogy anyway." ”

Stephen Sommers smiled, and it was true, at most he would direct one more and he would leave the series.

Matthew looked at Channing Tatum's photo again, and gradually remembered, isn't this the one who once played the duke?

"There's also the new addition of Miss Jay's cast selection. Stephen Sommos shoved a folder in front of Matthew, "Here's the shortlist, take a look, I'm not going to email you anymore." ”

He added, "You have the right person, and you can add it." ”

Matthew shook his head, "Let's take a look at this." ”

In the toy setting, Miss Jay is a tough female soldier with a personality that doesn't give up easily, and is never easy to mess with, and is also a master of guns, responsible for managing intelligence in the group, and is an indispensable member, she is just as passionate and powerful on the battlefield as the male team members.

According to the rules of Hollywood commercial blockbusters, it is certain to find an actress with both beauty and strength to interpret the role.

Matthew and Stephen Sommers have long communicated that the crew needs a self-reliant and resolute woman to play Miss Jay, at least from the outside, she must have both intelligence, beauty and extraordinary physique, which can make the audience agree that she is part of the special forces.

Similarly, the slender and slender pure vase actor is not suitable for the role.

A strong female soldier can't always be thin like a rib model in the traditional sense.

The shortlist is not only information, but also accompanied by photos, judging from the photos, they are all typical Western-style girls.

Rachel Nichols, an American, previously starred in "Devil May Cry" and "Summer of Jeans 2".

Margot Robbie, Australian, has just come to Hollywood from Australia and currently has no productions in Hollywood.

Cobie Smulders, a Canadian, has been in the TV drama scene before.

Matthew has an impression of her, and Marvel Studios signed a long-term contract with her some time ago, and Cobi Smulders will play Agent Maria Hill of S.H.I.E.L.D. in a series of Marvel superhero movies.

Finally, there is Adelini Paris, an American who has played a supporting role in several TV series and films.

Matthew, though, saw the most interesting point from her profile.

Adelini Paris's most recent work is "Wonder Woman", which is not a movie, but a TV series, but the information shows that this TV series has only been filmed for one episode, and it will not be determined whether to continue filming until it is piloted on the TV station.

It is estimated that this TV series was cut.

"When is the audition?" asked Matthew, closing the folder.

Stephen Sommers thought for a moment and said, "It's going to be September." "The shooting schedule has been slightly adjusted, probably starting in mid-November and ending by the end of January next year." ”

Matthew nodded, this did not conflict with his schedule, "American Sniper" didn't even have a script, and he only had this one film to make for the time being.

Before leaving Stephen Sommers' office, he gave Stephen Sommers an invitation, "The celebration party for Alice in Wonderland, co-hosted by Disney Studios and Johnny Depp, if you have time, go and cheer it on." ”