The sponsor issue has been settled, and now that the money is in place, we can start work directly.
Richard immediately registered a new company, named "Planet Pictures". This also marked the first step for Planet Daily to officially move towards a cross-field group enterprise.
The next step is to find someone.
After all, a big dog is a big dog. If you want to invest, you must do your best. Stark simply allocated 300 million, which far exceeded Richard's initial expectations.
Three hundred million? This is enough to make a top-notch money-burning blockbuster. He is worthy of being the most famous tycoon in Marvel, and he doesn’t take money seriously at all.
As soon as he got the money, Richard began to think about how much rebate he could save for himself in the end...
...Ahem, just kidding. Is Mr. Li that kind of black-hearted person?
Since there is such a big budget, there is no problem in equipping the movie with a luxurious lineup.
Richard did all the work of the producer himself, and the next step was to choose a director. Richard personally found a veteran director with experience and a good reputation. It is said that this director has directed many award-winning works and is a real director.
Big names.
However, when the director initially heard that he wanted to work for a new company like theirs, he refused. He saw that the producer was only in his twenties, and he looked like the kind of person who has too much spare money and nowhere to spend it and likes to play around.
The second generation of rich people, this production company has just opened and has a blank resume. It doesn’t look reliable at all. Out of consideration for his own brand, the old director refused.
"Sorry, Mr. Li, but I think the kind of movie you are talking about may not be my style." The old director said politely, "Maybe you should consider finding a more suitable candidate."
"Don't say that, I think you are quite suitable." Richard said while handing over the check, "Our crew needs an experienced and capable director like you at the helm."
The old director frowned. He felt that this was not about money at all, but about the reputation he had accumulated throughout his life as a director. He shook his head and was about to push the check handed over by the other party, but inadvertently lowered his head and saw the last digit of the check.
....
Wait a minute, how many zeros are these?
The old director took the check naturally and nodded slightly like a master: "I think our film industry needs enthusiastic and energetic fresh blood like you, Mr. Li. I happened to think about it in the past two days.
Make a movie related to a superhero theme. After all, this guy has been wandering around for most of his life, and he needs to change his style occasionally..."
Richard smiled and nodded in approval, and at the same time sincerely felt that Stark was a really awesome sponsor.
Sure enough, there is no problem in the world that cannot be solved with money. If there is, it must be because the money is not enough.
The next step for the movie is casting.
Richard was troubled when he thought about the casting problem of Iron Man. As a public superhero, Iron Man already has a certain image in everyone's mind, so the character they chose cannot be the same as Stark's already.
The image is too different. And then we have to take into account Stark's own requirements to interpret his "genius and personality"...
...Why do I suddenly feel that life is so dark?
Who can you find to play this? Robert Downey Jr.?
After checking, it seems that there is no such actor in this world, gg...
Richard decided to think about this first and think about the casting of the other protagonist, Spider-Woman.
The old director said that after making films for so many years, he still had a wide network of contacts in the industry. He successively recommended several popular actresses to Richard, and said that they were all invited by exception because of his reputation.
, otherwise big names like that would generally not accept films from new companies like theirs.
The old director also arranged for them to meet and talk with Richard one after another, and also arranged auditions. But for no reason, Richard always felt dissatisfied, and finally rejected them one by one.
One of the actresses was wearing an extremely low-cut dress and a low-cut dress when she was having an interview with Richard. Her breasts were so dazzling that her eyes were dazzled. The makeup on her face was also applied like a monster.
He kept sending crazy hints of glances.
"Mr. Li, are you free tonight?" She winked at Richard across the dining table.
Richard had an idea. Oh? Could this be the legendary...what?
With such skillful operation, this person must be a veteran in the industry.
"I'm free." Richard followed her words.
"Then why don't we talk about work tonight and let's have some fun together?"
"What fun can there be in a place like New York?"
"Of course it's fun." The actress chuckled and winked meaningfully, "Do you like playing games? The kind that two people play?"
"I love to play."
"That's just right, I like to play too. What do you like to play?"
Richard tilted his head: "Let me think about it... Contra King of Fighters, Street Fighter? It's quite complicated to play. What do you like to play?"
Actress: "..."
Richard rejected her in the end. In fact, he didn't have any dislike for the actor's behavior. After all, unspoken rules are a common phenomenon. Hollywood is like a big dye vat, and not everyone can keep it after jumping in.
own color.
Richard has no intention of changing the status quo, but he knows what kind of person he is. As long as he sticks to his principles and bottom line, that's enough.
I have to say that many of the stars recommended by the old director are very eye-catching, with fair skin and beautiful figures. But for some reason, after meeting and chatting with each of them, Richard felt that they were exactly what he wanted.
There is a discrepancy in the image, and I always feel dissatisfied.
Looking at Actor A, I think it's a bit too coquettish. Looking at Actor B, I think it's too tall. Actor C's temperament and style are just so-so, but I feel like her chest is a bit too grand...
Finally, he compiled his opinions and found that the person he had been comparing was Gwen herself.
Helpless, he finally went home to discuss it with Gwen.
"Ah? You want me to play myself?" Gwen blinked her big eyes blankly, and then her little head shook like a rattle, "How about that?"
Are you kidding me, going to play Spider-Woman on the screen? Then no need to hide my identity?
"No, I mean, just as Spider-Woman." Richard said, "You don't need to take off the mask."
This idea suddenly came to him this afternoon when he was having a headache about casting. It was inspired by the cartoon "Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends" he watched when he was a child. He vaguely remembered that there was an episode in the old cartoon where Spider-Man ran to
A Hollywood studio accepted a filming contract for a Spider-Man movie, and made extra money by playing himself in the movie...
So if bugs can do this, why can't they follow suit?
The more Richard thought about it, the more he thought it was a good idea. It would downplay the identity behind the superhero mask and put more emphasis on the image of the hero itself.
By the same token, the appearance of Iron Man can be handled in the same way. Only Iron Man needs to appear in the movie and not necessarily the person in the armor. Doesn't this also solve Stark's casting problem?
In fact, this is what the audience really wants. What they want to see more is Iron Man on the screen. No one cares about what kind of life Stark has after taking off the armor. In other words, this kind of movie is "enjoyable"
It's the top priority. Everyone just wants to see exciting fights and gorgeous special effects. Who cares about anything else?
What? An in-depth discussion of the connotation of a hero?
Producer Li Da said that it was just words to deceive investors. The money has not been earned yet, so what is the meaning of the talk?
Haven’t you seen how MCU’s movies made a fortune? Haven’t you seen how the DCEU next door has become so popular?
Haven't you learned a lesson from such a bloody example in your previous life?
Of course, in addition to this there is a small and inconsequential reason...
...That way, Richard doesn't have to spend a lot of money to hire big-name stars to star, and he can save a lot of kickbacks...