Chapter 532: Little Pepper
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The black chariot is unstoppable like a prehistoric monster, and the dark body and thick lines of the design make people feel cool, and then the scene turns, and the black figure stands alone on the tall building, overlooking the city he loves and protects, and finally jumps down with countless bats, spreading his cloak and soaring in the dark night sky. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info
"Like...... Seems pretty good. ”
Sitting in front of the computer, Martial finished watching the trailer for "Batman: Time to War" that had just been released on the instant sharing website, and said to himself, "It's much better than 'Batman and Robin'." ”
Anthony is a standard Batman fan, and he loves Bruce so much? Wayne, although the trailer is less than two minutes long, gives him a much better feeling than the terrible "Batman and Robin", at least not like that bad movie, which was made into an indoor drag show.
Joe? Schumacher's two Batmans, especially "Batman and Robin", Martial disliked very much, even if you count all the comics, cartoons and TV series, it is also the Batman work he hates the most.
After watching the trailer, he naturally had an idea, maybe Duke? Can Rosenberg really save the series on the big screen?
It is said that there will be a test screening of Batman next week?
Suddenly, Martial remembered the news he had received from a friend who was also a Batman fan, and couldn't help but pick up the phone and start dialing, trying to get a few spots for the test screening.
With a week to go before the film's test release, Duke completed all the post-production of "Batman: Time to Go to War", and after nearly three months of hard work, the new Batman series is about to embark on its journey.
In addition to cooperating with the announcement of Warner Bros. and arranging auditions for the film, Duke also gathered the crew members and began to participate in various high-profile activities to build momentum for the release of "Batman: Time to War".
Liam? Neeson, Annie? Hathaway and Christian? Bale frequently attends various events, constantly appears in public, and in the face of the media and reporters, he will inevitably talk about "Batman: Time to War".
Christian? Bell in an interview with "Premiere". released two photos of his skinny when he starred in "The Mechanic" and the sturdy when he filmed "Batman: Time to War", exposing his crazy fitness weight gain plan and how he endured hellish cruel training in the media.
Liam? Neeson also talked about how magical and wonderful his second collaboration with Duke was, saying it was an extremely enjoyable process.
Annie? Hathaway used the usual techniques of actresses. The Italian boyfriend who kept pulling her showed affection, and took up a high-profile position as the director of the boyfriend foundation, which also attracted a lot of attention.
A cultural symbol with a long tradition like Batman doesn't need to be too unexpected, and Duke is only involved in some routine promotional activities. While paying attention to the promotion of the network, we will also accept media interviews in a timely manner.
"How can one change the world?"
This is what Duke said in an interview with the Los Angeles Times, "Compared with Superman and Spider-Man, Batman is a relatively ordinary one, neither superman-like alien born alien dignitaries, nor Spider-Man-like genetic mutations, he can become a superweapon with his body, he is a real earthling, there is no talent, what is needed is solid training." ”
"He wasn't born to be Batman. It's not that he suddenly became Batman, he went through a long process of becoming Batman, and "Batman: Time to War" is about Bruce? Wayne's process of becoming Batman, why he became Batman, and his psychological identification with Batman's identity. ”
In fact, this is the biggest difference between Batman, he is different from those heroes who passively have various abilities after encountering various changes, he is not passively becoming a hero, but actively choosing the embodiment of fear.
In addition to being busy promoting "Batman: Time to War", Duke also went to Marvel Studios in Burbank. The production company, which has been established for several years, has already made a well-planned plan for the Marvel Universe after a long period of preparation, and the first step of the whole plan is especially crucial. If there is an accident in "Iron Man", which is the opening work, it will undoubtedly hit the advancement of the entire series.
Therefore, Marvel Studios and even the entire Marvel Comics have strongly invited Duke to direct "Iron Man", and as the largest shareholder of Marvel, the success or failure of the series is also related to Duke's own vital interests. After some consideration, as early as last year, he decided to be the director of "Iron Man".
This is a superhero movie that is very different from the style of Batman, whether it is the overall style of Marvel Comics heroes, or Tony? Stark's personal style in the comics is not suitable for shooting in a realistic way, and the realistic poisonous tongue Iron Man is simply unimaginable.
If Captain America or other heroes use realistic filming, it's not too much of a problem, Tony? Stark's cheerful and humble character is in serious conflict with the realistic style.
No film is made how the director wants, not to mention that "Iron Man" not only has a production budget of up to $150 million, but also the beginning of the entire Marvel series.
Let's not forget, this is not an original film, and while a large number of adaptations are a must, it is not completely detached from the manga.
Moreover, films that are close to the family style are more likely to succeed commercially, and the market volume of PG-13 and PG-17 films is not of the same magnitude at all.
Of course, "Batman: Time to War" has not yet been released, and Duke came to Marvel to discuss some of the most preliminary preparations.
"Little Robert? Downey? ”
Tony who heard Duke's proposal? Stark's actor candidate, Kevin as a producer? Fei Qi looked a little puzzled, "He's not a good fit, is he?" ”
Although Hollywood is rumored to be Robert Jr.? Downey has quit his addiction and plans to turn back as a prodigal son, but there is undoubtedly a lot of uncertainty about using such an actor.
It's been a while since you've been in Hollywood, Kevin? Feige knows very well that the Hollywood actors who write with a bright surface and a decent style may only know how corrupt they are in private.
Robert Jr.? Donnie is talking everywhere about being with poison. addiction fights, but whether he is still taking drugs or not, no one can say.
Duke understands Kevin? Feige was worried about this, and after thinking about it, he said, "Kevin, he is only one of the candidates, even if he can be selected, we can come up with a lot of conditions to restrict him." ”
Little Robert now? Downey is not the most glorious time in the early nineties, the coffee position has long fallen, if it weren't for the existence of the Downey family and the connections in the circle, it would be a little reluctant to say that he is a third-tier actor, and almost no big productions are willing to start him, little Robert? Donnie didn't have any confidence in the production front.
What's more, he will still face a director of Duke's level.
"If he can pass the audition......"
Robert Jr.? Downey is the first choice, but not the only one, if he really still has serious poison. addiction, Duke will never use him, "We can sign a restrictive contract with him, before the film starts, only pay him a quarter or less, and wait until the film is released to pay, if he takes drugs and defaults......"
At this, Duke shrugged.
"It's a really good idea." Kevin? Feige nodded.
Just Robert Jr.? Can Downey pass the audition, like Christian? Bell, Duke will definitely get Marvel to sign a long-term contract with him, and the restrictive contract will accompany all of Downey's cooperation with Marvel, even if he becomes a super-A star in the future.
No one can say whether this prodigal son will continue his addiction in the future. A gentleman's career.
In today's infinitely fast and infinitely wide flow of information, scandals with the main actors often have a negative impact on films.
Correspondingly, if the main actor appears in a situation that can attract the audience, such as suddenly hanging up, the production and distribution party will also form a huge boost to the film as long as it is used a little.
"What about the heroine?" Kevin? Feige is completely Duke-oriented, "Do you have a favorite candidate for Pepper and Black Widow?" ”
"Black Widow, I've found a more suitable actress."
Duke thought for a moment and said, "Pepper should wait for the official preparations to start and hold a large-scale audition." ”
Pepper's own setting decided not to use an actress who was too young, this is a mature female assistant, the most suitable is an actress born in the seventies, Duke doesn't plan to use the original Gwyneth? Paltrow, the other party's temperament is really good, but beauty is not enough, and he has no friendship with the Paltrow family.
Actually, according to his thoughts, Charlize? Theron is the most suitable actor candidate, but with the salary and status of South African diamonds, it is impossible to play such a role.
Although after winning the Oscar for Best Actress for "The Devil Woman", Charlize? Theron, like other actresses, fell under the curse of the queen of the movie, and the two movies she starred in were mediocre, but she is still one of the A and even super A actresses, and the salary for commercial films is as high as $20 million.
Such an actor is too extravagant for a fledgling Marvel film, Duke and Kevin? Can Feige be in Robert Jr.? Donnie reached an agreement, in addition to being able to limit him, the other party's plummeting value is also an important reason.
Even if Duke had the heart to invite, Charlize? It is impossible for Theron to lower his salary to appear in such a commercial masterpiece, and the actor's salary is not only related to herself, but also to a large group of people around her, from assistants to public relations to agents.
After a brief discussion with Marvel, Duke returned to work on "Batman: Time to Go to War," which held three consecutive test screenings in late April, and the response to the test screenings was mixed. (To be continued.) )