Chapter 514 Hot Spot
Robert Downey Jr. was added to the audition list, but whether he can get the role depends on his performance in the audition.
"What about Black Widow and Pepper Potts?" Kevin Feige asked.
"I already have a candidate for Black Widow, let's just audition for Pepper!" Little Gilbert said.
Pepper's setting is that of a mature female assistant, so she is destined not to find an actor who is too young. Therefore, the most suitable ones are undoubtedly actresses born in the 1960s and 1970s.
Despite his old friendship with Gwyneth Paltrow, Gilbert Jr. has no plans to use her. Gwyneth Paltrow has enough temperament, but not beautiful enough.
According to Gilbert Jr.'s idea, the most suitable ones are actually Naomi Watts and Charlize Theron, and Cameron Diaz can also be used.
But Naomi Watts and Charlize Theron are both Hollywood A-list actresses, the kind who earn $20 million per film. Cameron Diaz has left the scene and is now happy to clock in and go to work every day.
Having said that, if you have the money to hire Naomi Watts and Charlize Theron, you might as well just hire Tom Cruise.
The audition was held in July, when little Gilbert had just finished working on "Batman Begins" and still had time to pay attention to the audition.
However, Marvel Studios released the news in advance, letting Hollywood actors know that auditions for the film will begin.
Logically speaking, as the first film of a new film company, Hollywood actors, especially those big-name actors, would not pay much attention to it.
But that’s not the case. Marvel Studios’ new projects are no secret in Hollywood.
When they learned that a movie with an investment of 140 million US dollars would openly choose the male and female protagonists, even A-level stars were tempted and quickly asked their agents to fight for this opportunity for themselves.
Tom Cruise also called little Gilbert: "If it weren't for the project you and I were talking about, I would have wanted to fight for it."
Little Gilbert smiled and said: "Tom, please don't. Marvel Studios is a new company and can't afford to pay you."
Tom Cruise said: "If you direct it yourself, I will be happy to reduce the salary."
"Hahahaha, thank you for watching, but we have big things to do this year, and you haven't finished filming "Mission: Impossible 3" yet," little Gilbert said.
"Yes." Speaking of this, Tom Cruise was also very excited: "I have read the script. It is a very interesting film. You cannot give this project to others."
"certainly……"
In fact, when it comes to similar roles, Tom Hanks, who has worked with Gilbert Jr., is more suitable. He is very comfortable playing this type of role.
But Tom Cruise also has his unique advantages, which cannot be replaced by Tom Hanks.
Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman are happily married and recently gave birth to their second child. It was a little boy named Jerry after little Gilbert.
At that time, Tom Cruise complained that the naming of little Gilbert was not good. Isn't this Tom and Jerry?
But since he became the godfather of the second child, Gilbert Jr. gave the decision with a strong vote, and the name of Jerry Cruise, the second-generation star with the most attention in Hollywood, was decided.
Nicole Kidman also said that she wanted to arrange a baby marriage for her child and let Gilbert Jr.'s daughter marry Jerry Cruise, but Gilbert Jr. rejected it.
Little Gilbert feels that marriage is a lifelong matter and parents cannot make choices on behalf of their children. Let the children develop naturally, as long as they don't do bad things.
Mr. and Mrs. Cruise thought that since their children had played together since childhood, they could be considered good friends, so they agreed with little Gilbert's statement.
It is also because of his perfect marriage and unbeaten image that Tom Cruise's current commercial value is much higher than that of Hollywood actors at the same stage.
Want to experience the charm of peak Tom Cruise? This is the right time to come.
Perhaps the only point of attack against Tom Cruise today is the belief in Scientology. But Tom Cruise is now the second or third figure in the Church of Scientology, and his life is quite comfortable.
Back to the casting of "Iron Man", after discussing with Gilbert Jr., Kevin Feige officially contacted Jon Favreau, who was very interested in directing the movie.
I have to be interested. This is an A-level large-scale production. Although it is limited by the producers Kevin Feige and Gilbert Jr., it is also an A-level large-scale production director.
How many directors break into Hollywood with the dream of one day directing a big-budget project, succeeding in it, and becoming famous ever since.
Therefore, Jon Favreau didn't hesitate at all. He even signed the director's contract with enthusiasm and couldn't wait to get into work.
On the other hand, today Robert Downey Jr. can only play a supporting role in TV series or movies, or appear in music videos, and is not even the protagonist in the music videos.
There is no way, I have committed too many sins before, and my image has been damaged too much.
Although he tried his best to create the image of a prodigal son, if no big shot appreciated him and gave him a chance, Robert Downey Jr. would probably be like this for the rest of his life.
But at this time, the opportunity came, and he received an audition invitation from Marvel Studios.
"Good opportunity Downey," Robert Downey Jr.'s wife Susan Downey was very excited: "Marvel Studios has sent you an invitation to audition. I heard that you were the actor named by Gilbert Jr. to audition. Robert Downey Jr. was very surprised: "Is this true?"
"Of course, can I still lie to you?" Susan Downey continued: "This is a big production with an investment of 140 million US dollars. As long as you can choose the male protagonist, you can turn around."
Robert Downey Jr. geared up: "Great, I must fight for this opportunity. Susan, help me buy all the comics about Iron Man Tony Stark, I want to study this Role."
"Okay, no problem!" Susan Downey agreed.
In order to get this role, Robert Downey Jr. began to make a lot of efforts.
He knew that Gilbert Jr. asked him to audition not because of his relationship with the Downey family, but because of some qualities in him that were similar to Tony Stark.
Therefore, Robert Downey Jr. must work hard to find the similarities between himself and Tony Stark, and strive to make people think that he is Tony Stark at first sight during the audition.
Robert Downey Jr. worked hard for Tony Stark, and the other actors were also idle, asking their agents to fight for this opportunity for themselves.
As for the choice of Pepper Potts, it may be that Gwyneth Paltrow was too embarrassed to contact Little Gilbert directly, so she turned to Spielberg for help.
Spielberg immediately called little Gilbert: "Little Gilbert, for my sake, just give Gwen a chance!"
"You sound like I'm being inhumane." Little Gilbert said with a smile: "Okay, Gwen can come to the audition, but her audition performance is not good..."
"I understand that giving her a chance is enough. Whether she can win the role depends on herself." Spielberg said.
It's just an audition opportunity, nothing special. When the time comes, just eliminate Gwyneth Paltrow during the audition.
The role of Pepper has become the best choice for those actresses who used to be A-list stars but are now outdated. Even some actresses who have played supporting roles all year round want to fight for this opportunity.
Sheena Boone found little Gilbert: "Can you give Kate a chance?"
"Oh?" Little Gilbert was surprised: "Kate Beckinsale? I heard that she switched jobs from Michael Ovitz to you."
"Yes," Sheena Boone explained: "Because "Pearl Harbor" and "Van Helsing" failed to meet expectations one after another, Kate lost Mr. Ovitz's trust and came to me after the contract expired last month. ”
"Alas!" Little Gilbert sighed: "If I had known this, I might as well have accepted my role. Look at Elizabeth Banks, she is doing much better than Kate now."
Sheena Boone said: "People's opportunities are different, but she has changed her mind now. I think Pepper Potts in "Iron Man" is quite suitable for her, so I will give her a chance."
"Really?" Little Gilbert touched his chin and said, "If I remember correctly, Kate once studied at Oxford University, although she was an undergraduate.
She majors in literature and is a true goddess of literature and art. This is not what I say, but what her fans say. Don’t look at me like that. "
Sheena Boone looked understanding and said, "If you are willing, it's not like she won't. After so many years of hard work, she also understands that she is nothing without the support of big people."
"What do you mean I am willing? Am I the kind of person who takes advantage of others' danger?"
Seeing the disbelieving look in Sheena Boone's eyes, little Gilbert had no choice but to say: "That's all, for your sake, just give her a chance to audition.
But say it in advance..."
"It all depends on the audition performance, I understand." Sheena Boone added the following words and thanked her: "Thank you for giving Kate this opportunity. I think she will be grateful to you."
"You're welcome, just prepare well for the audition."
Little Gilbert didn't expect that the role of Pepper would be so popular. Come to think of it, although it is a flower vase, roles in A-level major productions are not found every day.
As for the role of Black Widow, it was revealed that there was no audition at all, and it had already become Scarlett's bag.
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe planned by Gilbert Jr., Black Widow is the key to connecting many superheroes, and will continue to appear in the next movie series.
Of course, some childish emotional scenes were deleted at the request of Gilbert Jr., although several screenwriters objected.
Little Gilbert's opinion is that Black Widow is just a more naughty superhero who will tease other superheroes. But in her mind, falling in love is just a child's game.
Of course, this does not mean that Black Widow is heartless. She is compassionate, has a comradeship with Hawkeye, and has also formed deep friendships with other superheroes.
This is also a part of the movie series that will be more colorful in the future, adding color to the movie.
Of course, all this depends on whether this "Iron Man" can be successful. If it fails, there will be no future.
(End of chapter)