Chapter 539 Pay Difference
In addition to the casting of Tony Stark and Pepper Potts, the other two characters that Gilbert Jr. has decided on are Obadiah Stane and Colonel Rhodes.
The role of Obadiah Stane was still played by Jeff Bridges, but Colonel Lord Gilbert Jr. did not use the actor Terrence Howard.
Since Don Cheadle performed well in the second film, Little Gilbert simply extended an invitation to Don Cheadle.
Don Cheadle has no reason to refuse. He was nominated for an Oscar this year for "Hotel Rwanda". Previously, he also collaborated with George Clooney, Brad Pitt and others in the "The Secret" series.
It is worth mentioning that Naomi Watts once squeezed out Julia Roberts to star in this series of movies, so she can be considered to have collaborated with Don Cheadle.
One of the dilemmas faced by black actors is that in large commercial films, they can usually only play a supporting role.
Only a lucky few, like Will Smith, have the opportunity to get major roles in big productions.
As an actor, what I pursue is definitely not just the so-called film art, but more importantly, I want to make a difference in the field of commercial films.
So Don Cheadle didn't hesitate and readily agreed to the invitation.
The difference between the film and its previous life is that Gilbert Jr. made certain interference with the script so that Scarlett's Black Widow could appear in the first episode.
Although there won't be many scenes, it is a very important role.
After returning, little Gilbert said to Scarlett: "This is an opportunity. You have been in literary films in the past, and this is an opportunity."
Sijia pouted and said: "I have "Escape from Clone Island" this year. Doesn't this count as a commercial film?"
Little Gilbert shook his head and said: "Scarlett, I dare say that the box office of this movie will not exceed 200 million US dollars."
"You mean North America won't exceed $200 million?" Scarlett asked.
"No, I mean it won't exceed US$200 million globally." Looking at Scarlett's disbelieving look, Little Gilbert continued: "I remember that the investment in this movie was not small, US$120 million.
This may not even be able to recover the cost, which is not an exaggeration. "
"Really or not?" Sijia was a little unbelievable: "I think Michael Bay still has some ability. Although he is not as good as you, he is at least a good commercial film director.
He's not going to mess up "Escape from Clone Island", is he? "
"Really?" Little Gilbert said: "Let me guess, when Michael Bay was filming, did he use a lot of explosions? There were also car chase scenes? And there were rains of bullets?"
Scarlett nodded and said, "Yes, aren't these all necessary elements for a blockbuster action movie? Explosions, car chases, rain of bullets, and beautiful women in beautiful cars."
It seems that Sijia considers herself a beauty and automatically counts herself as a selling point.
"Yes, everyone knows that this is a must-have element for action movies to be successful. Don't other directors know that?" Little Gilbert asked.
"This..." Sijia was speechless for a moment.
Little Gilbert asked again: "Do you still remember the first time you came to the set and what you saw?"
"Explosions, car chases, handsome guys, beautiful women." Sijia counted on her fingers.
"Yes," Gilbert Jr. continued, "but that was something I played more than ten years ago. More than ten years later, I have broken away from this pattern, but Michael Bay still repeats himself.
There are so many similar movies on the market now, and the audience has long been bored. Do you think a movie can not fail? "
"What should I do?" Sijia was very anxious: "This is my first commercial film starring as a heroine, and it failed like this?"
"That's why I prepared the role of Agent Romanoff for you. Believe me Scarlett, this role will allow you to become a first-line actress in Hollywood." Little Gilbert said. Of course Scarlett believed it. She hugged little Gilbert's arm and said coquettishly: "This is what you said. If it doesn't come true, you have to compensate me."
"Of course," little Gilbert smiled slightly: "I will accompany you seriously..."
After the main roles were cast, Kevin Feige and Cameron Diaz quickly began negotiating casting contracts with the actors and their agents.
As the leading actor, Robert Downey Jr. had no right to negotiate, and his salary was only half a million dollars. Kate Beckinsale, who lost several big-budget movies, was only paid 300,000 US dollars.
On the other hand, Scarlett, relying on little Gilbert's relationship, even though she didn't have many roles, still got a salary of 200,000 US dollars.
Another person with a slightly higher salary is Don Cheadle, who is on the same level as Robert Downey Jr.
There is no way, except for a few black actors such as Will Smith and Denzel Washington, the salaries of other black actors are basically not worth the price.
In order to play the role of Black Widow well, after Scarlett signed the acting contract, she took the initiative to train her skills in the training hall of Luca Farias, the action coach of Little Gilbert.
"Scarlett works hard, but limited by her size and shape, her talent in this area is average." Luca Farias said to little Gilbert.
Little Gilbert has no doubt that it is a bit fanciful that a person with a sexy figure can ignore the rules of physics and become a master of close combat.
But movies are not reality, just like the original Trinity in "The Matrix" is more in line with the figure of a fighting master, but the audience would rather see the sexy and beautiful Charlize Theron.
The reason is simple. The audience prefers the hot and sexy Trinity to conforming to the rules of physics.
The same goes for Agent Romanoff. The Black Widow with the big thunder is more popular than the wizened Black Widow.
Of course, except for a few scenes where the action is not difficult, the rest will basically be left to the stand-in. Little Gilbert doesn't want Scarlett to get hurt, he will be unhappy.
In addition to Scarlett, Robert Downey Jr. also received training from Luca Farias.
Seeing little Gilbert coming, he quickly said hello: "Hello, director little Gilbert."
"Well, hello, how's the training going?" Little Gilbert asked.
Robert Downey Jr. smiled and said: "Very good, Luca is very professional and taught me a lot of moves. I cherish this opportunity very much, it is rare."
"That's good, Downey, you have to know that every opportunity in Hollywood is very, very rare." Little Gilbert said: "I think if you have been to that position, you will never forget it.
So I hope you don’t let this opportunity go by and work hard. "
"Don't worry, I will definitely seize this opportunity." Robert Downey Jr. promised.
The Downey family is a well-known drug addict family in Hollywood. From Robert Downey Sr. to Robert Downey Jr. and Robert Downey Jr.'s son, they all have a history of addiction.
Today's North American society is not as open-minded about drugs as it was a dozen years ago, and the official anti-drug efforts are still sufficient. For this reason, Robert Downey Jr. even went to jail.
Now that he has repented, the prodigal son has turned back. Fortunately, it is not too late, and he has this opportunity again, so he still has something to say.
After chatting with Robert Downey Jr. for a while, Gilbert Jr. went to see Scarlett's training.
Sijia, who was wearing a black training uniform, was practicing her movements in strict accordance with the trainer's instructions.
In order to stay in shape, Sijia insists on practicing yoga, and her body flexibility is quite good. Therefore, the movements are very stretchy, and it is very eye-catching to look at.
(End of chapter)