Chapter 375： actor selection

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"Chris Evans, how is he?"

Kevin Fitch picked out a list of audition actors and flipped through it and said, "I think it's more appropriate to choose a newcomer actor."

"First of all, the selling point of the film is the character of Spider-Man itself, not the actors. Using a newcomer actor can save a lot of salary, and his audition effect is not bad.

It is very difficult for a Hollywood actor with a little bit of fame to agree to sign a three-film contract at one time, and once the first "Spider-Man" film is released at the box office, the crew will inevitably face the issue of remuneration for the next sequel film.

Even if the contract is signed in advance, there must be a request for an increase in salary.

If you change to a new actor, you can save a lot of trouble.

Like the elf prince Orlando Bloom, "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" was a big hit at the box office, but his base salary has hardly increased.

Of course The Lord of the Rings was a trilogy filmed together.

This is also a reason.

Chris Evans!

Ryan seemed to have heard the name before, and couldn't help reaching out to take the information and glanced at it, and suddenly a look of surprise flashed across it.

Chris-Evans' age is indeed very suitable for the role setting in the script.

However, he hesitated a little.

In his previous life, Chris Evans not only starred in "Fantastic Four", but also a member of Marvel's Avengers plan, playing the role of "Captain America" ​​Steve Rogers.

"Leonardo DiCaprio is also a good fit."

"With his fame and box office appeal, it will be very beneficial to the promotion of the film's future release." Avi Allard prefers Leonardo DiCaprio to play the role.

With Xiao Lizi's reputation, joining the crew of "Spider-Man" will definitely bring a lot of media and public attention.

"Leonardo DiCaprio's salary is too expensive."

Kevin Fitch shook his head and objected, "His agent will call out at least 20 million US dollars in basic film salary, plus the film's box office share."

"What's more, it is impossible for him to agree to sign three film contracts at once,"

"In other words, we will face more expensive salary treatment for the next two "Spider-Man" films."

After listening, Avi-Allard showed a helpless look.

On this point, Kevin Fitch is right. From the revenue of Marvel Pictures, the crew will never choose Leonardo DiCaprio to play the role of Spider-Man.

Otherwise, Marvel Pictures will face a very difficult choice in the future.

"Toby-Maguire!"

"Is there any news from him!" Ryan asked, putting down the information in his hand.

Another candidate who performed well in the audition was Toby Maguire.

The main character in the original "Spider-Man" film.

As for Leonardo DiCaprio!

Being directly excluded by him, Xiao Lizi is not suitable for starring in "Spider-Man".

"His agent refused to sign a three-film contract at once." Kevin Feige was a little confused, as if Ryan liked Toby Maguire very much.

At the audition yesterday, Tobey Maguire's performance could only be described as mediocre.

"Contact him directly."

Ryan decided to bypass his agent, saying: "If he's willing to sign a three-picture deal at once, then he can join the crew tomorrow."

"If he still chooses to refuse, he can contact Chris Evans."

Hollywood never lacks actors, especially young actors.

Ryan won't waste too much time on Spider-Man.

Just like what Kevin Fitch said just now, the protagonist in the film is Spider-Man, not the actor himself.

"If there is nothing else, I need to attend a meeting." Ryan looked at the time, and he needed to attend a meeting about integrating MGM in a while.

The purchase intention of Lionsgate and Frank Gusta is a good thing for Orion Films.

However, MGM has a lot of departmental assets, and it needs to be sorted out one by one to select the assets that are finally sold.

The rest of the assets were split in two, with the vast majority going to Orion Pictures and the rest to Marvel Pictures.

As for assets unrelated to entertainment and media, Orion Films is already gradually selling them.

In fact, Lionsgate is not the first to come to the door. Including DreamWorks, many second- and third-tier Hollywood film companies have expressed their intention to purchase the remaining assets of MGM.

But no one intends to accept all of them, but to buy selectively.

What attracts the most attention is MGM's North American distribution channels, and even many overseas distribution companies and film companies are interested in purchasing.

For the time being, only one film company, Lionsgate Pictures, intends to accept Orion Pictures for sale in a packaged manner.

Ryan hopes that a sale agreement can be reached as soon as possible so that the funds can be withdrawn.

Outside a single-family apartment in North Hollywood, Joseph Aspmonti, the assistant director of the "Spider-Man" crew, reached out and knocked on the door lightly, and a slightly hoarse voice came from inside, "Wait a while."

Not long after, the door was pushed open from the inside, and a very young man came out, looking at Joseph Aspmonti suspiciously, "Sir, what can I do for you!"

"Hello, Mr. Toby-Maguire." Joseph Asplementi greeted and introduced, "My name is Joseph Asplementy, and I'm from the crew of "Spider-Man."

"Spider-Man" crew!

Toby Maguire showed a look of sudden realization. He seemed to have seen him during the audition the day before yesterday.

At the moment Toby Maguire quickly invited Joseph Aspmonti in.

"Sorry, I'm a little messy here." Tobey Maguire awkwardly invited Joseph Aspmonti to sit down and made two cups of coffee.

"Mr. Joseph, what do you want from me!"

Toby Maguire asked with some doubts: "If it's about an audition, you should contact my agent."

Whether it is a big-name star or a small actor in Hollywood, it is almost impossible to discuss with the crew alone.

Usually choose to hand over to the broker.

Joseph Aspmonti did not go around the corner, took out a contract from his briefcase, put it in front of Toby Maguire, and said directly: "Mr. Ryan Gosling is very satisfied with your audition performance yesterday, and I hope You could join the cast of Spider-Man."

"Unfortunately, your agent explicitly rejected the condition of signing a three-film contract at one time."

Speaking of this, Joseph Aspmonti raised his tone slightly, and said: "I think you should think about it This is a film directed by Mr. Ryan Gosling himself, and the investment is as high as 100 million US dollars above."

"Plus the crew just turned down Leonardo DiCaprio's request to star."

"Mr. Ryan Gosling is very satisfied with my audition performance!" Toby Maguire became very emotional.

This is the praise of Ryan Gosling, one of the top commercial directors in Hollywood, and he himself is the boss of Orion Films, a real Hollywood big shot.

Once he is appreciated by the other party, he can completely change the trajectory of his future life.

As for signing three film contracts at once!

Not a problem for him at all.

Think about it, the last time Orion Films signed three contracts at once, who were the actors, Angelina Jolie, Orlando Bloom, Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker and others.

Right now, all of them are popular stars in Hollywood.

Say something crazy.

In Hollywood, actors who are willing to sign a three-film contract with Orion Films at one time can be lined up from Los Angeles to New York, and there are even some well-known veteran actors.

Seeing this, Joseph Aspmonti showed a smile on his face, and it seemed that things went much smoother than expected.

Next, Toby Maguire not only agreed, agreeing to sign three film contracts at one time, but also expressed his intention to change to a new agent.

Such as Star Economy Company.

As we all know, Helen Solomon, the boss of Star Economic Company, has a very close relationship with Orion Films, and can get some good roles for a long time.