Chapter 45: It's Daniel

No third person knew about the meeting between Cussa and Tony Gilroy.

So when the filmmaker was discussing the role of the actor, Tony's attitude became harder and stronger, which was extremely surprising.

"I don't think Matt Damon is really suitable for the role, we don't want American GIs who will mistake Ryan for Ryan, do you really have the confidence to beat Steven?" For the first time, Tony made it clear that he was against Matt playing, "And, do you think a male lead actor who lacks respect for the script is appropriate?" ”

Tony didn't pretend to be objective, he didn't have to, and no screenwriter would tolerate that.

Robert - the original writer and producer - glanced at Tony, "Tony, Matt's agent has already apologized, Matt himself has no ill intentions, he just came up with his own proposal." ”

"Rob, do you think 'this is simply a mediocre work with no genius' is built yΓ¬?" Tony didn't flinch at all, "No, that's contempt and ignorance. ”

Robert wasn't in good health, and he didn't feel like he had to be Damon.

"Tony, what made you so insistent all of a sudden?" He was a little curious, as he hadn't received any more untimely activities from Matt Damon lately.

"Because a more suitable option has emerged." Tony pointed to the picture of Daniel on the table, "Look at this young man, he just acted in a Ridley Scott movie, he is playing Peter Jackson, he even got a box office share from MGM, and he is tall, handsome, charming, neat in action, and amazing in acting." Why should I push myself? Why do you have fish to eat shrimp? I don't understand why you're still struggling, is it so difficult to choose between an arrogant 30-year-old star and a superstar who knows how to respect movies? ”

Tony's words are mainly addressed to Universal's Jose, Universal's vice president of Cinema and Stacy Schneider's right-hand man.

He is now Matt's main supporter.

Doug Liman and Frank Marshall believe that the two are not much different.

Jose looked at Doug and Frank, "It's too risky to choose Daniel, he has a good development, but who can give me a guarantee that he can afford a commercial film with an investment of 60 million?" ”

"It's as if Matt can give you a guarantee, why don't you ask Philip Ken if he wants to sign a contract, if North America breaks 100 million, you will give Matt 20 million."

Jose opened his mouth, unable to say anything, he turned to Doug Liman, "Doug, you're the director, you have to make a decision about it, our film needs a superstar, not a supernova, and that's very important to Universal and everyone on the set." I understand Daniel's advantages, maybe Universal can find him to cooperate with a movie with an investment of 20 or 30 million, but not "Spy". ”

Doug's pen tapped several times on the table, his eyes wandering over the photographs of Daniel and Matt Damon.

It seems that Matt is a little less dazzling - this is not a real spy, and the spies in the movie are eye-catching enough to require a public face.

Doug squinted and imagined.

Jason Byrne weaves through the crowds of Zurich, reflecting in the halo of Europe, whether it should be Matt Damon or Daniel Sandler.

Matt and Daniel's faces cross frequently.

Doug closed his eyes, and the two were indeed evenly matched.

If it's Matt, it's a super-agent story to be believed. And if it's Daniel, it's a perfect heroic story, whether the former is safer or the latter is easier to provoke people's worship.

"It's a hard choice."

Doug's answer was not very satisfying to Jose, but he didn't expect a clear answer from Doug, in fact, in many communications, Doug had expressed his hesitation about the inability to choose between the two.

"Okay, Frank, now it's just you." Jose looked at Frank, "You-oh, excuse me, I'll answer the phone." ”

"Hey, Stasiβ€”"

Jose walked out of the conference room, and everyone heard the call from Stasi, the president of Universal Pictures.

Stasi's call was indeed for the male protagonist of "Spy", and she was a little dissatisfied with the crew's protracted choice.

"Stasi, Tony Gilroy insisted on Daniel Sandler, he was just hooked on that kid. Doug? Doug was still like that, he didn't look like a man. Frank didn't express an opinion, and I was about to ask him. Stasi, Matt is really suitable, and I don't even think there's anyone better suited than him. He is suitable for this role, and he has enough fame to be trusted and the price is not too outrageous, he is simply tailor-made for "Spy Shadow". ”

"Philip? Oh no, no, Philip didn't call me. Jose looked confused, but Stasi couldn't see it on the other end of the phone, "Stasi, I can't joke about such a big project, you should trust me." What the? What did you say? Okay, okay, we'll definitely have results today, I'll call you later. ”

Hessey exhaled, his expression much lighter, and whispered, "Philip! ”

Back in the conference room, Hessey smiled and waved his phone, "Hey, everyone, boss's phone, urge us to hurry up." Oh, by the way, Frank, I just asked you, what do you think? ”

Frank remembered the meeting with Cussa.

"If that's what we thought after 'School Blues...... There is no Gladiator...... There is no Lord of the Rings Trilogy...... Even you won't give me a chance to stand in front of you. Cusa's words kept echoing in Frank's mind.

It's a respectable team that never waits and goes all out for what they like.

It's really curious to see what Daniel and Kusa can achieve in the end, and maybe this time he should support the young couple.

Philip's agitation and analysis gave way to a sudden wave of emotion.

"I, I think Daniel might surprise us." Frank's words were met with attention.

Surprisingly, Frank was inclined to support Matt, but that was only a tendency. But now, he actually showed his support for Daniel.

What's going on?

Jose felt that something must have happened that he didn't know, and he looked at Doug Liman, now just waiting for his decision.

Doug looked at Hossey, then Tony, Frank, and Robert.

The discussion of several meetings went through his head, in fact, each time it was about the same, but Daniel gained the advantage step by step, and by now, two of the five people had stood up for him.

What an amazing young man.

Surprise? Maybe you can really look forward to it.

"Daniel Sandler, that's him."

"No, Stasi doesn't think so."

The four of them saluted at the same time, and he felt that something unexpected had happened, but he had to bite the bullet and continue, "Stasi wants us to choose Matt Damon, she must be responsible to the shareholders,