Pulling open the door, Gal Gadot couldn't help but be stunned for a moment when she saw the appearance of the girl outside the door, and the girl opposite was also stunned when she saw Gal Gadot's somewhat obvious Jewish appearance.

"You...... Hello......" The girl's English was also accented, and she pointed to the door behind her, "I'm your neighbor, I lived here last year, and I saw someone who had just moved in and wanted to say hello." ”

She introduced herself, "I'm Sheikh Mesa Mohammed Maktom, you can call me Mesa." ”

"Hello." Gal Gadot's voice was distinctly stiff.

Murphy could tell from the words that Gal Gadot saw someone he didn't like, and hurriedly walked over, wondering what kind of person could make a well-bred girl like Gal Gadot unhappy when they met for the first time.

"What's wrong?" Murphy walked to the door, "Gail?" ”

He looked outside, saw the typical Arab appearance of the girl opposite, and immediately understood what was going on.

"Hello." Murphy nodded politely outside.

The Arab girl nodded to him as well, "Hello, I'm a neighbor who lives across the street and saw someone who had just moved in and wanted to get acquainted." ”

Probably seeing Murphy coming, Gal Gadot's attitude was a little better, and he barely managed to squeeze out a smile, "Hello, Mesa." I'm Gal Gadot and I'm from Israel! ”

Hearing the aggravated tone at the end, Murphy could only sigh secretly, he had never understood the grievances and hatreds between the two peoples, and he didn't bother to think about it, these positions that he had cultivated since childhood were simply unsolvable.

Even if the girl named Mesa on the other side was sluggish, she could see that Gal Gadot was not very friendly, and after smiling, she said, "If you continue to be busy, I won't bother." ”

"Goodbye." Murphy waved his hand casually.

Gal Gadot just nodded and said nothing.

Mesa stepped back and opened the door, went back to her room, and saw the opposite door closed, and Gal Gadot closed the door.

"That's bad luck." She muttered softly.

No matter what, this is his girlfriend, Murphy is a person, and his position has always been based on intimacy and distance, although he sighed in his heart, he still said, "I'll find someone to help you adjust a dormitory." ”

As he spoke, he had reached for his phone, and Gal Gadol pulled him, "Honey, don't bother anymore." ”

She leaned over and kissed Murphy gently, "I'm not going to have anything to do with her in the future." ”

"Hmm." Murphy nodded, didn't say anything more, and helped Gal Gadot pack his bags together.

This kind of thing can't be explained, and it doesn't help to say anything more, and Murphy also knows very well that everyone has their own position, and he is no exception, just like when he sees the Japanese, he will feel uncomfortable in his heart.

After tidying up his room and having lunch with Gal Gadot in the school cafeteria, Murphy left UCLA alone and rushed to Century City in the southeast, where he met Carla Firth, who had just come from the Fox Building, in Bill Rosith's office.

"Is it going well?" Murphy pulled over a swivel chair and sat down next to Carla Firth, "Is there any good news?" ”

Carla Firth placed the coffee cup in her hand on Bill Rosith's desk, "Twentieth Century Fox's review of the project is going well, is that good news?" ”

Murphy nodded, judging from the current situation, it was only a matter of time before "Deadpool" was officially established.

Bill Rothes on the other side said at this time, "The CAA has decided that I will lead the establishment of the project team of "Deadpool", which will be responsible for handling all business related to "Deadpool". ”

It seems that CAA is also confident in Twentieth Century Fox's project "Deadpool".

"I'd better tell you some bad news." Carla Firth turned the swivel chair to face Murphy's side, "The review and assessment is going well now, but Twentieth Century Fox is not going to invest in the production cost of sixty million dollars. ”

She explained, "The total production cost of the two projects of 'X-Men 3: Last Stand' and 'Kingdom of Heaven' combined is more than $350 million, and Twentieth Century Fox is under huge financial pressure, and financing will also face many problems. ”

Murphy knew this and said, "Carla, you have to guarantee $50 million, and I can't finish this film with less." ”

"If it really doesn't work," advises Bill Rossies, "is it possible to consider bringing in outside funding?" ”

Kara Firth pursed her lips and thought about it seriously.

"Bringing in external funding?" Murphy's heart moved, and he said, "Stanton Studios can participate in the investment, and I can bring the money into the project." ”

It is not uncommon in Hollywood for film studios to direct or star in film productions they lead, such as "Troy", which Brad Pitt is working on with Warner Bros., and "Mission Impossible" series, which Tom Cruise and Paramount Pictures jointly own.

"You can't get the copyright." Carla Firth reminded Murphy that "Twentieth Century Fox couldn't possibly get the rights to the X-Men franchise into anyone's hands. ”

"I didn't think about copyright." Murphy understands that film copyright is a forbidden area that major companies can't touch, just take the contradiction between Paramount Pictures and Tom Cruise that has gradually revealed in recent years, in fact, it is the chain reaction caused by the copyright of the "Mission Impossible" series, "I just need to enjoy the same proportion of the investment as the investment." ”

Kara Firth thought about it for a moment and said, "I'll submit your proposal to the company's board of directors." ”

"If Twentieth Century Fox is interested," Murphy looked across from him, "Bill, you have full authority to negotiate with them on my behalf." ”

Today's Stanton Studios has no problem investing $10 million or even $15 million in this film.

Twentieth Century Fox is not only facing huge investment pressure because of the two projects of "X-Men 3: Last Stand" and "Heavenly Dynasty", but also huge financing pressure, which is a very high-risk film industry, financing seems simple, but it is not easy for Fox Group to raise such a large amount of money.

It's a great investment opportunity, and with Carla Firth there, Murphy doesn't have to worry about Twentieth Century Fox going too far on the books.

If "Deadpool" can meet his expectations, just a box office share will make him a lot of money.

"By the way, one more point." Carla Firth said, "Because the company's financial pressure has been too much recently, if the project is successful, you and other key members of the crew will not be able to get a high basic salary, and the project review team has given me a clear answer that your salary will only be paid in the form of 30% to 40% of the basic salary, plus later revenue sharing." ”

Murphy glanced at Bill Rothes, "I don't have a problem with how the pay should be paid. ”

This is the most mainstream salary payment method in Hollywood, which can not only reduce the pressure and investment risk of early investment, but also firmly tie the main creators of the crew to the project, forming a whole that shares blessings and misfortunes.

As for how much the salary is, it will depend on the specific negotiation after the project is approved.

"What about the personnel?" Carla Firth turned around and asked Bill Rothes, "Does the CAA have specific considerations?" ”

Since CAA will provide one-stop packaging services for the project, the main creative staff of the crew will definitely come from CAA's customers.

"Murphy has drawn a list, and I've been in contact with a lot of people." Bill Rothes is speaking both to Carla Firth and to Murphy, who has not yet been announced, "Robert Downey Jr. is still writing lines for Deadpool, and he will add his own colloquial style to the lines, and there is basically no problem playing this role." ”

"Heroine," he said, looking at Murphy, "I met Jessica Alba's agent and spoke to her on the phone, and she was very interested in imitating the cat. ”

The two actors were assigned by Murphy, who had previously communicated with Robert Downey Jr. and Jessica Alba, and they had little problem participating in the project.

"What about the other main actors?" This time it was Murphy who asked, "Do you have the right person to recommend?" ”

"As for the villain, I currently contacted Dwayne Johnson, who was just signed by the company, and he starred in the Scorpion King of the "Mummy" series."

Hearing this, Kara Firth asked, "Is it the actor who turned from professional wrestling?" ”

Bill Rothes nodded, "That's him, he's promised to audition if the project is established." I also reached out to another professional fighter who auditioned for a female villain. ”

"Yes." Murphy approved of Bill Rothes' approach, "Let them come to the audition then." ”

He added, "Seth Rogen will be my deputy with Paul Wilson this time, this guy has the ability to develop on the directing side, you know I don't have enough humor cells, and I need him to help me deal with some black humor." ”

As long as the project passes the twentieth century Fox review, none of this is a problem.

Murphy, Carla Firth and Bill Rothes exchanged a lot of opinions and opinions about the project, and the three had differences, but they were able to overcome their differences and find a way to reach a consensus with a common goal.

They talked until five o'clock in the afternoon, and as they were about to leave, Kara Firth suddenly remembered something else.

"Dave Scola will be the producer of Kingdom of Heaven himself." She said lightly.

"If X-Men 3 doesn't live up to expectations, there's another problem with the project." Bill Rothes knows Carla Firth's thoughts, "Dave Scola's position is definitely not secure. ”

He suddenly smiled and said, "Kara, Brian Lauder asked me to convey that he is very optimistic about your future. ”

Murphy rolled his eyes, CAA's current status depends not only on strategies such as packaging services, but also on extensive relationships and early investment.

Carla Firth looked at Murphy, and the two exchanged a tacit look, and she also laughed, "I also enjoy working with Murphy and CAA. (To be continued.) )