Chapter 488
After taking Scarlett Johnson's script, Ronan looked at it. There was only the screenwriter's name Erics Kutzman on the cover, and the script name was in the capital code name "x".
This is very common in the industry. Some projects often use code names before formal preparation.
Scarlett Johnson said at this time: "I want to transform into a business aspect. The agent contacted me for this project. The producer thought I was not bad, so he gave the script directly. As long as the audition was not too unexpected, I still have a great hope of getting the heroine of this project."
Ronan was not in a hurry to read the script, but asked, "Why did you suddenly want to make a commercial film? Scarlett, you are a goddess of literary arts."
"The Literary Goddess?" Scarlett Johnson said with a little self-deprecating: "This title sounds high-end, but unfortunately it does not have any substantial benefits. Can the Literary Goddess bring me greater fame? Or can it improve my position in the industry? Or can I get a higher pay?"
Ronan shrugged, and it was difficult to respond for a while.
After all, after rolling the bed sheets many times, he knew a little bit Scarlett Johnson. This girl started acting in movies at the age of ten and worked in Hollywood for nearly ten years. She was like she liked to have fun in time and had a clear view of the entertainment industry.
To put it on the Internet, Scarlett Johnson is different from other young girls who still live in various fantasies, and can be regarded as a standard social person.
Scarlett Johnson pulled out a women's cigarette and signaled Ronan: "Is that OK?"
Ronan glanced at her and said, "Whatever."
Scarlett Johnson lit a cigarette and said, "I also want a high-quality life, rather than being a poor man with the reputation of a literary goddess. So, I want to turn to the business side. The role of transformation is very important. Ronan, you have a good vision, and I want to hear the advice."
Ronan smiled and said, "Aren't you afraid that the advice I gave is wrong?"
Scarlett Johnson was very honest: "I was the one who made the choice in the end." She also laughed: "Ronan, we are the best partners, I believe you won't harm me."
Of course, Ronan can hear the meaning of this best partner.
To be honest, among the young girls he met, Scarlett Johnson's skills were the best.
Ronan opened the script: "My words can only be used as a reference."
He himself is more social than Scarlett Johnson. If the two had never had a relationship, this so-called busyness would definitely not help.
But he is also a very particular person.
So, Ronan opened the script and started reading it.
This is a science fiction script, with the background time set in the mid-21st century, not far away.
The hero is called Lincoln, and the heroine is called Jordan...
They live with hundreds of partners in an underground society similar to utopia, surrounded by advanced precision instruments, orderly pace of life and efficient and intelligent defense systems. Although they are not seen all day long, according to the description of the base scientists, the entire planet has been completely polluted by nuclear warfare, and no creature can survive there.
All the residents of the base are looking forward to a lottery opportunity, and the lucky ones will be sent to the last uncontaminated place, a paradise called ‘the. island’.
Seeing this, Ronan already understood what the script in his hand was about.
Isn't this Michael Bay's "Escape from the Cloned Island"? The protagonist is Evan McGregor and the heroine is Scarlett Johnson.
Ronan quickly browsed the script and asked directly: "Scarlett, who is the director of this project? Which company belongs to?"
Scarlett Johnson threw the long-smashed cigarette butt into the trash can and said, "This is a work that DreamWorks is preparing to invest in and shoot. The director is Michael Bay. DreamWorks has signed a contract with him."
Ronan nodded slightly, that's right, it must be "Escape from the Cloned Island".
"Where is the producer?" Ronan asked the key point, and also reminded Scarlett Johnson: "Is the producer Jerry Brookheimer?"
Scarlett Johnson shook his head: "No. Michael Bay also serves as the director and producer." She is a very experienced actor. She heard that Ronan had other meanings in her words and couldn't help but ask: "Is there any problem?"
Ronan made a little thought and said: "Michael Bay has been working with Jerry Brookheimer since directing the first movie "The Jedi Men". In the process of Michael Bay's rise, Jerry Brookheimer played an extremely critical role."
He closed the script and gave Scarlett Johnson: "According to your words, Michael Bay is the first work to end his collaboration with Jerry Brookheimer."
Scarlett Johnson took the script and showed a thoughtful look. She was not the kind of woman with big breasts and brainlessness, and had certain judgment skills.
"Do you think this movie may fail?" Scarlett Johnson asked tentatively.
Of course, Ronan would not give the answer directly, saying: "No one can tell whether a film is successful or not before it is released. I just pointed out for you that one of the possible risks exists. Michael Bay's movies have been checking for him in the past by Jerry Brookheimer."
"Thank you." Scarlett Johnson felt very rewarded and said, "I will discuss this issue carefully with the agent."
Ronan didn't say much about the script and asked instead: "Do you really want to turn to commercial movies?"
Scarlett Johnson nodded: "Actually, "The Octopus" was just an attempt, but it failed."
Ronan thought for a while and said, "I may have a suitable type here. I don't know if you are interested."
Scarlett Johnson quickly said, "Of course I'm interested." She asked with concern: "What kind of movie is it?"
"A zombie film." Ronan briefly introduced: "Shahai Entertainment is preparing for a new project, with a new movie remake of George A-Romero's "Dawn of the Living Dead", the first protagonist is a woman."
When he heard it was a zombie film, Scarlett Johnson hesitated a little: "Are you a remake of zombie film?"
Ronan said: "If you are interested, I can say hello to the crew and arrange for you to audition for the crew."
Scarlett Johnson looked at Ronan, and after a while, he said, "Do you need me to do anything?"
Both of them knew the meaning of this, and Ronan said directly: "You have done it."
"Well... can I read the script first?" In Scarlett Johnson's perception, zombie films are all non-mainstream: "I'll give you a reply after reading the script, can I?"
Ronan said, "Yes, go find Connie when you leave and ask her to take you to get the script."
After putting away the script of DreamWorks, Scarlett Johnson chatted with Ronan for a while, said goodbye and left the office, asked Connie to get the script of "Dawn of the Living Dead", and then left the entertainment of Relativity.
Scarlett Johnson got into the car, opened the script and read it roughly, compared it with DreamWorks' script, and slightly frowned a pair of golden eyebrows.
"The Living Dead" is obviously not a big commercial film project, with a production budget of only $20 million at most. The director is also a new director like Zach Schneider who has never heard of, and the type is still a bit outdated zombie film.
Generally speaking, Scarlett Johnson would push it off without thinking about it, but this is a project recommended by Ronan to her.
Ronan, Scarlett Johnson, was in-depth contact with him and felt that he was still very reliable. According to what she learned, Ronan was not the kind of bastard producer who lifted his pants and refused to recognize others.
Moreover, the success rate of film projects initiated by Ronan in the past has been quite high.
It seems that only the movie "Ace Agent" failed at the box office.
In these aspects, the absolute heroine of "Dawn of the Living Dead" is not unconsidered.
Scarlett Johnson thought for a while and decided to discuss it with the agent before talking.
In the office, Ronan called Eric Newman and communicated about the preparations for the crew of "Dawn of the Living Dead", and once again emphasized the need to highlight the weight of the heroine and strive to create a big heroine movie that conforms to the current social development situation.
After careful consideration, Ronan felt that Scarlett Johnson's role as the heroine is also a good choice. He can be an excellent vase, and his acting skills are also relatively excellent among the younger generation of actresses.
In addition, it can add some highlights.
Think about it, the scene of Scarlett Johnson being chased by zombies is quite touching.
A group of powerful male zombies chased and shouted to take Scarlett Johnson to take a bath water to drink. Scarlett Johnson shook his two short legs and ran wildly, his plump breasts vibrated up and down...
Maybe some male movie fans may have nosebleeds.
Zombies and sexy blondes are the perfect match.
What was a bit beyond Ronan's expectations was that Scarlett Johnson made a decision very quickly. After getting off work that night, Scarlett Johnson came to the Future World Manor and expressed his willingness to take over the heroine in "Dawn of the Living Dead", and expressed his gratitude to Ronan enthusiastically.
As for Ronan, of course, he accepted all his enthusiasm for Scarlett Johnson.
However, Scarlett Johnson is still considering the science fiction project that Michael Bay cooperates with DreamWorks, and no decision has been made yet.
Ronan is very clear that with the actual situation of Scarlett Johnson now, it is very difficult to turn off this role. Not any actress can get the heroine of a top commercial production with a budget of more than 100 million US dollars.
Even most actresses don't even have the opportunity to fight for.
In the next two days, Ronan took time to participate in Scarlett Johnson's audition. After the crew confirmed that she was the heroine, he also found Eric Newman and Zach Schneider to talk.
Chapter completed!