On the day Wang Shang came to Hollywood, he only had a basic understanding of the operation of the special effects company, and then he didn't care about it, and he was invited by Robert Downey Jr. to have dinner at his house that night.

"Welcome Mr. Wang." When Wang Shang's car arrived, Robert Downey's family was already waiting at the gate of the outer courtyard of the villa. Susan Levine was holding a little girl of about two years old, her eyes were very cute, and Levine taught her to say, "Uncle......"

The little girl already has basic communication skills, and her mouth pouts and bubbles and says: "Ang~Pick~......"

Wang Shang was suddenly so happy that he hugged her and teased her, but before he could do anything, the child cried with a blushing face.

Wang Shang: "......" hurriedly transferred the child to her mother's arms.

After chatting for half an hour, Wang Shang saw Robert Downey's eldest son Indio coming back from outside, he was the child born to Downey and his ex-wife, and now he is 13 years old, a little taller than ordinary children, and a handsome little guy.

As soon as I entered the door, after listening to my father's introduction to Wang Shang, I asked in surprise: "Uncle, I like the background music in "Transformers", who created them?" ”

"He likes to play with instruments and has a little band." Robert Downey Jr. explained.

Wang Shang said helplessly: "The creator is secret, so I can't tell you." ”

"Oh." Indio was clearly disappointed.

Wang Shang patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile: "It seems that you will be an excellent musician in the future." ”

The dinner was not Western food, but Chinese food that surprised Wang Shang, which was very rich. 5 dishes and one soup, it can be seen that their family has also put a lot of effort into it.

Robert Downey Jr. said proudly: "This is what Levine specially asked a Chinese chef to study, and he studied for half a year, and now it's not bad." Since the first time I met you. After eating those two bowls of porridge for breakfast, I fell in love with it. After that, I used to go to the Chinese dining room and found that the Chinese food was very good, and now, my family has fallen in love with Chinese food. ”

Wang Shang didn't like Western food very much, so he saw Robert Downey Jr.'s family preparing Chinese food. I'm very happy. Of course, seeing that they like Chinese food, Wang Shang is even happier.

Although the dishes are not as delicious as those made by the chef, nor as delicious as those made by his mother and Liu Xi, because Wang is not a picky eater, he praised Levine while eating, which made Levine very happy, and his self-confidence rose, claiming to make more in the future.

"Mr. Wang, I've read the script, it's very good. Thank you. ”

Wang Shang waved his hand: "I think apart from you, no one should be able to play this role well." You figure out the role today, and then show your level at Disney Studios tomorrow, and I'll make you the leading role. If you can play it seriously, it will inevitably become the most important role in your acting career. Don't let your family and friends down. ”

Needless to say, Robert Downey Jr. and Levine raised their glasses. Toast to Wang Shang and thank you.

After the meal, Robert Downey Jr. took the first script and asked Wang Shang for some questions.

Wang Shang answered in detail that if Downey made a good suggestion, Wang Shang would also add it to the script.

In the end, Wang Shang proposed: "Mr. Downey, if you can show these scripts to your father, please ask him for guidance." It must be even better. ”

Robert Downey Jr.'s father is named Robert, and he is recognized as a top script doctor in Hollywood.

The so-called script doctor is the person who diagnoses and revises the script.

The reason why the profession of script doctor was born is that the cost of Hollywood movies is too high, often tens of millions of dollars. So that the producers have to be cautious. The script doctor was born in this context, and the revision process often continued until the last minute before the film started, or even after the filming started.

However, it is not so easy to become a script doctor, at least you have to walk through the Oscar red carpet, but this also makes the asking price of the script doctor very high.

And Robert Downey Jr.'s father is such a top script doctor, recognized by the Hollywood industry.

Donnie didn't think much about it, and replied directly: "If Mr. Wang agrees to do this, I think my father will be happy." ”

"Mr. Wang, will you direct this movie yourself?" In the end, Downey asked what he had always wanted to ask, and he worked with Wang Shang a lot, and felt that it was a very pleasant thing to be an actor under Wang Shang, so he also hoped that Wang Shang could direct this movie.

Wang Shang shook his head: "No, this movie is not for me, I will find a director who is suitable for directing it, and I have the person in mind." ”

"Who?"

"Jon. Fei Ru ......"

"Jon. Fei Ru?? Downey looked at Wang Shang, then at Levine, shook his head, and said he didn't know, "Is he the director?" ”

"Yes, but not very well-known. I asked people to collect information some time ago, and after reading it, I felt good, and tomorrow I will go to his house before going to Disney Studios, and you will also go and see it. ”

"Good!"

At ten o'clock in the evening, Wang Shang left, and Robert Downey Jr. immediately moved out of the computer to search for Jon Favreau's information on the Internet after Wang Shang left.

The results of the search surprised Donnie, not too good, but too ...... Bad.

The evaluation on the Internet is: "A third-tier actor, a supporting role forever." There is a certain talent for directing. ”

Then read about his personal experience. starred in several low-budget comedy movies such as "Dream Chasing Pure Heart", "Bad Things", "Love and Sex", etc., and the response was average. Then he felt that the actor had no talent and couldn't be famous, so he restlessly looked for a directing opportunity, and finally directed the horror comedy "Made" a year later, but unfortunately the market response was flat.

And his first turning point in his life appeared in 2002, when he directed "Christmas Elf" released in 2003, which was gratifying at the box office, successfully entered the 200 million director club, and became a hot commercial film director. However, the later director's career was a bit dull, and he was always a little troubled, and he didn't achieve amazing results again.

"Can such a person be the director of this blockbuster?? Will Disney agree?? Robert Downey Jr. expressed concern, but in the end, confidence prevailed in Wang Shang, who has always had a brilliant record. So far, there has never been a record of failure, and every actor and director I have seen is very good and has a very accurate vision.

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Los Angeles, 1530 Santa Street, Wilshire Avenue.

Jon. Favreau woke up surprisingly early today. His eyes wandered, he didn't concentrate, his hands were brushing his teeth unconsciously, and he didn't even notice that the toothpaste had fallen on his clothes.

Last night, he received a phone call saying that the boss of Huaxia's Tianwang Film and Television Group was coming to him and wanted him to take over the directing of the famous comic hero iron~man. The producer is led by Disney and invested by Tianwang Film and Television.

When he heard the phone call at that time, he thought he had encountered a scam call, and he believed it after checking it repeatedly.

The boss of Tianwang Film and Television now basically knows that most Hollywood filmmakers know that he is not only a genius film businessman, but also a genius director and screenwriter. With billions of dollars in assets and blockbusters around the world, as well as his magical entrepreneurial journey of less than ten years, he has become the envy of many Hollywood filmmakers, or the idol of some young filmmakers.

Many filmmakers still want to learn from his model to develop themselves, hoping that they can slowly establish their own film companies through the profession of screenwriter and director like him. Then develop and grow yourself through film.

Now this magical Chinese man actually said that he wanted to find him, and said that he would give him the mission of saving the world...... Oh no, it's the task of bringing the heroes of the comics who save the world to the screen.

There are strange things every year, and this year is especially numerous.

However, after confirming the accuracy of the news, Jon. What rose in Fei Ru's heart was not surprise and excitement, but confusion. There is also lack of self-confidence.

Jon. Fei Ru had a failed directorial work before, so he was a little worried in his heart. In 2006, he took over "Elf Game 2" and got an investment of $60 million, which was the first time he controlled such a large-scale commercial film.

At this point, Jon. Favreau not only suffered a box office waterloo. also suffered a waterloo in his director's career, and he fell into a slump and lost all confidence, so he worked as a third-rate actor for the next two years and did not contact the director again.

So when I heard that it was possible to take over "iron~man". Immediately at a loss.

As far as the original comic book is concerned, the image of Iron Man has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and it is not easy to bring this comic classic to the screen. If it smashes again, it will definitely usher in the curse of countless fans around the world. Jon, who has experienced "Elf Games 2". Fei Ru still has lingering feelings about this kind of thing.

However, it is always a pity that such a good opportunity is lost to him like this.

Jon. Fei Ru was confused and lost ground.

His wife didn't know what was on his mind, but she saw his abnormal behavior, which was a little inexplicable, but she didn't ask much.

At nine o'clock in the morning, Wang Shang and Robert Downey Jr. drove to Jon. In front of Favreau's house.

Jon. As soon as Fei Ru saw Wang Shang, he recognized it, and Robert Downey Jr. also recognized it. Jon. Fei Ru struggled, and finally sighed and said, "Mr. Wang, I don't think I can't direct "iron~man". ”

"Why?" Wang Shang is curious, such a good opportunity, many directors will want to break their heads and want to direct it.

Jon. Fei Ru did not answer directly, but smiled bitterly: "Presumably Mr. Wang and Mr. Downey also know about "Elf Game 2", right......?"

Wang Shang and Donnie glanced at each other and understood the reason.

After chatting for a while, it seems that Jon. Favreau was still a little swaying. Wang Shang had no choice but to leave, but before leaving, he still said: "The responsibility for the failure of "Elf Game 2" does not lie entirely with him, and the loss of control of the script and publicity is also to blame. I have confidence in you, and I will give you great support if you are willing to take over. I hope you can cheer up and regain your original passion, I believe that you will definitely make Iron Man popular on the screen, I believe you are the father of Iron Man on the screen. ”.