In the afternoon, Denis Villeneuve came to the Davis studio.

The Canadian director has been preparing for filming with Graham King after signing with "Prince of Thieves" two months ago.

"Preparations are going well, and Graham has already led some of them to Boston." Villeneuve came to Martin today, and the main purpose was not to give feedback on the crew's progress: "Is the schedule coordinated on your side?" Martin, I need a clear schedule and then make a shooting plan based on your time. ”

Martin asked directly: "According to the preparations, when will the film start shooting?" ”

Villeneuve replied: "Normally, filming starts in June and filming can last between 45 and 60 days, because there is a certain uncertainty about the large number of street scenes to be filmed. ”

June, July and August, the three-month schedule, according to the original plan, Martin was going to leave it to Nolan.

However, the progress of "Interstellar" is not going well, and a number of large companies jointly invest in the production, but instead of bringing convenience, they frequently fight each other, resulting in slow preparation progress.

Especially Warner Pictures, because of being sued by Nolan, Jon Berg was furious.

The president, who has been a genius most of the time, probably wants to teach Nolan a lesson.

Martin thought for a while: "There is no problem with the schedule on my side, you can make a shooting plan according to this time, and my role is best arranged in the front." ”

Villeneuve confirmed: "I'll make a shooting plan as soon as possible and move to the studio." ”

He was about to say goodbye, and before leaving, he specially reminded: "Martin, the use of firearms, especially the guns of the AK series......"

Martin gave him a reassurance: "I have a fixed time to practice every week. ”

Greniuve found it really easy to work with an actor like Martin.

After negotiating the schedule with Martin, Villeneuve immediately quit and will have to audition for the actor in the next few days.

The heroine is basically confirmed, Martin directly recommends people to join the group, actress Alexandra Daddario from New York will play the heroine, and even the supporting actress is also available.

This project was originally produced by Davis Studios, and Martin had the most say in the selection of actors.

Villeneuve's auditions are mainly actors such as supporting actors.

In his office, Martin calls Nolan to inquire about the progress of Star Rescue.

"I'm fed up with this kind of decentralization of copyright, and many big producers are involved in investing in projects." Nolan complained on the phone: "There are endless situations, and every time it appears, the project has to press the pause button." ”

Martin asked, "Is the problem still on Warner Pictures' side?" ”

"I'm fed up with Warner Pictures' Jon Berg and his Shabby team, who always have a lot of creative ideas, especially Jon Berg, who wants to bring his successful production experience on Giant Catcher Jack to my crew," Nolan said. ”

The news was so terrifying that even Martin was stunned when he heard it.

Warner Tiantuan, even Nolan won't let go?

Speaking of this, Nolan couldn't control it and burst into a foul mouth: "I sent his whole family, he dared to do this, I quit this director and don't do it!" ”

Martin asked, "'Jack the Giant Catcher' is still some time away, and Jon Berg can't wait to promote his success?" ”

Nolan cleaned up his mood: "He thinks the film will be a success." ”

Martin understood that the president of Warner Pictures, who had put together the best of multiple edited versions, wanted to do a miracle.

Nolan said: "Spielberg is leading the way and is about to hold a producer coordination meeting, and it is expected that there will be results soon. ”

"Chris, you're busy first." Martin took the initiative to hang up.

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Warner Studios, the "Interstellar" studio was established as early as the beginning of this year.

However, progress in the preparation of the project has been slow.

Initially, director Nolan was too busy with the final production of The Dark Knight to take care of anything else.

Later, the Nolans joined the crew, and the genius ideas of Warner Pictures came one after another, which was overwhelming.

Warner Pictures' president, Jon Berg, clearly wants to take control of the project.

The genius feels great about himself, but in the eyes of onlookers, almost all of the medium- and large-scale investments that Jon Berg has personally grasped since he took office, such as "Pharaohs and the Gods" and "The Dark Lands", have failed.

On a few projects with small investments, more or less profits have been made.

Spielberg, one of the producers and investors and the initiator of the project, convened the coordination meeting.

The project has huge investment, and the producers have high hopes, Paramount, DreamWorks and Warner Pictures, all of whom are in charge, which is also Spielberg's face is big enough.

In addition, the meeting was attended by Mr. and Mrs. Nolan.

"We had to have the final editing rights, which was finalized when the director's agreement was signed." Emma Thomas's words are heavy because Nolan has enough confidence.

She crossed her hands on the conference table and looked at Jon Berg diagonally opposite: "This is a super blockbuster with a production budget of up to $180 million, not an experimental film!" ”

Jon-Berg could hear that this was aimed at him, and subconsciously wanted to speak.

Nolan preemptively said: "If you can't believe me, I can resign from this directorship." “

Paramount Pictures' Bob quickly said, "I always believe that you are the most suitable director. ”

Spielberg, who looked like a good gentleman, said at this time: "It is best to leave the shooting and production of the project to a professional person." ”

"Okay, the final editing rights can be given to Chris." Jon Berg took a step back and became tougher at the same time: "But above the actor, I don't agree with Martin Davis. ”

Nolan argued: "Martin's acting skills, image, and market appeal are all the top in Hollywood, and he is the most suitable actor." ”

Jon Berg reminded: "Don't forget, his salary is also among the best in the industry!" The 20+20 model will squeeze out our profits, and in this film, is it key who the actor is? ”

Bob chose neutrality on this issue, and Martin Davis was a suitable option, but not a must.

Paramount Pictures has created a classic commercially successful series in cooperation with superstars, but it has also experienced the heartwarming incident of a movie taking half of its profits by superstars.

That's right, he thinks of Tom Cruise and the Mission: Impossible series.

Paramount Pictures once became a superstar's wagemate.

Spielberg has always liked to work with big-name stars on commercial blockbusters, saying: "Superstars can bring huge topics, advertising effects and publicity effects, especially superstars like Martin, who have extremely strong market appeal." ”

Jon Berg, though he was against it for the sake of opposition, prepared ample reasons and excuses: "Have you forgotten for which movie Martin Davis won the Oscar for Best Actor?" It's also a space drama, and he plays the same astronaut! Playing similar roles in two films in a row......"

"First of all, this actor is not an astronaut, but a father!" Nolan directly interrupted Jon Berg's words: "Secondly, the release of this film will not be until 2014 at the earliest, during which Martin will have multiple films released, and the so-called overlap of roles is not a problem at all." ”

Jon Berg was interrupted, looking a little ugly, and said, "But there is still a huge risk, and the project has a budget of up to $180 million, so why are we still discussing the preparation to this day?" Because the risk must be removed as much as possible! ”

Of course, he also prepared: "If you insist on having a superstar play the leading role, I think Tom Cruise is more suitable, at least he has a daughter, has built a family, knows how to be a father, how to take on the responsibilities of the family!" ”

Even Spielberg felt that the latter words made sense, because the theme of the film was not about space at all.

Nor is it about black holes, exploring the mysteries of time and space, and so on.

These are all on the outside, and on the inside, they are all the same set of mainstream Hollywood movies for more than 20 years.

Spielberg said the matter: "Tommy is also a good fit. ”

Hearing Tom Cruise's name, Bob couldn't sit still, although Paramount Pictures had just collaborated with Tom Cruise in "Mission Impossible 4", but it added the role of Brant to it, saving the plan to let Jeremy Renner, who has a smaller card and more obedient, override Tom Cruise.

However, the poor effect is real, the audience still only recognizes Tom Cruise and Ethan Hanter, and Paramount Pictures can only pinch its nose and continue to work with Tom Cruise.

That doesn't mean Paramount Pictures wants to work with Tom Cruise on other big-budget films.

Paramount's real boss, Summer-Ray Shidong, personally jumped out to step on Tom Cruise a few years ago, and if it weren't for Cruise's thick blood, he would have been trampled to death.

Bob immediately spoke up: "I don't think Tommy is suitable, his understanding of family and father-daughter relationships and things like that, because of Scientology, is all distorted, and these not only don't help him shape the character, but it can become a drag." ”

Spielberg, who is older and has a better temper, acts as a lubricant: "We invited Martin and Tommy to audition for the role. ”

"I don't agree." Nolan was directly against it, he hadn't worked with Tom Cruise, but knew that Tom Cruise was very difficult on set.

Martin has worked with him twice in a row, and the two have a tacit understanding, often with a glance, and each other knows how to act and shoot.

Nolan looked at Spielberg: "Steven, when I signed the directing contract, I said that Martin playing the leading role was one of the prerequisites for me to direct this project, and you agreed at that time!" ”

Jon Berg said: "I'm against using Martin Davis, and if he plays the lead actor, Warner Pictures will pull out of the project. ”

Warner Bros. is one of the copyright holders, and Warner Pictures' withdrawal means that the project will be suspended.

Spielberg, who presided over the meeting, had a big head and proposed that DreamWorks buy the part of the rights in Warner's hands, but Jon Berg refused.

At the end of the meeting, no agreement could be reached.

(End of chapter)