Chapter 642 Good Luck

Los Angeles, in a very ordinary coffee shop in North Hollywood.

"You worked with Ronan Anderson and Relativity Entertainment, Mel." Robert Downey Jr. looked at the middle-aged man with rough lines on the opposite side: "How are they?"

Mel Gibson picked up his coffee cup, took a sip, and honestly said: "It was a very bad experience."

Robert Downey Jr. frowned slightly: "According to industry rumors, Ronan Anderson has a good reputation."

"Good?" Mel Gibson laughed. "If they were really good, would I sue them?"

Robert Downey Jr. didn't know what to say. After experiencing the trough in his life, he was no longer the libertine he used to be, and he saw some things very clearly: Is it wrong to respect the contract between the two parties?

But Mel Gibson has helped a lot, and it's hard for Robert Downey Jr. to say that.

The two had already talked in detail before, and Mel Gibson didn't have so many twists and turns, and spoke very directly: "If I were you, I would not cooperate with Ronan Anderson. Downey, sign a dozen movies at once. Movie contract, is this different from prostitution?"

Robert Downey Jr. is also full of doubts about this point, but he is more concerned about another point: "Mel, you know more about film production than I do. Will Ronan Anderson succeed in this "Iron Man"?"

Facing friends, Mel Gibson can’t talk nonsense: “I don’t know the specifics of the project, but I have contacted Ronan Anderson many times. If Ronan Anderson is willing to invest $160 million, there must be success. grasp of..."

Robert Downey Jr. struggled.

Mel Gibson shook his head, and could only say, "Donnie, you must keep a hand when you cooperate with Ronan Anderson. Otherwise, he will count the money for him if he sells it."

Hearing this, Robert Downey Jr. suddenly thought of a question, given the current situation, what qualifications do he have to keep it?

Then, he didn't worry about it anymore. After all, he just participated in the first audition, and he may not be able to get the role of Iron Man. Maybe he will be rejected in this audition.

When Robert Downey Jr. thought of his current situation and his fiancée who was running around for him, he seemed to be touched.

From the point of view of a friend, Mel Gibson said: "Donnie, working with Ronan Anderson,

You have to think about it, don't become like me. "

Robert Downey Jr. quickly asked, "How about the lawsuit?"

"I lost the first round." Mel Gibson was as tough as a savage: "I'm going to appeal."

Robert Downey Jr. persuaded: "Mel, there are some things, when it's time to take a step back, you still have to take a step back."

Mel Gibson shook his head slowly but firmly: "You don't understand, and you don't know, how much interest "The Passion of the Christ" represents."

A third-party agency has estimated that the distribution of "The Passion of the Christ" by Embassy Pictures will have a net profit of more than 150 million US dollars in terms of box office, DVD and TV copyright.

Mel Gibson also has a production company, and he knows very well that the estimates of third-party agencies are very conservative, and the real profit is definitely higher.

Robert Downey Jr. understood Mel Gibson's character, and he knew it would be useless to persuade him, so he stopped trying to persuade him.

To many in the outside world, Mel Gibson was a vulgar, disrespectful and grumpy brat, but among friends, he was always a reliable companion.

"Downey, you must be careful when you cooperate with Ronan Anderson." Mel Gibson knew how much Robert Downey Jr. was eager to turn around. Ronan Anderson's famous brand was much more attractive than his friends' persuasion I can only try my best to remind: "We must be vigilant."

Robert Downey Jr. said seriously: "I will."

Mel Gibson stood up: "Good luck."

Robert Downey Jr. smiled, "Thank you."

Mel Gibson left the coffee shop and returned to Burbank Disney Studios. Robert Downey Jr. sent a text message to his fiancée. Seeing that there was no reply, he waited patiently.

Not far from here, in an old-fashioned cafe near Laurel Valley Boulevard, Jessica Felton walked slowly through the glass door.

"This way, Jesse."

Hearing a familiar voice, Jessica Felton quickened her pace and gently hugged the oncoming brown-haired woman: "Long time no see, Susan."

"It's been a few years." Susan Levine distanced herself a bit, looked Jessica Felton up and down, and said, "Jessie, you seem to be getting bigger."

Jessica Felton glanced down, and said rather annoyed: "It's almost becoming a burden."

Susan Levine invited Jessica Felton to take a seat, ordered coffee again, and slid her right hand across her forehead, the diamond ring on it was shining brightly: "Have we not seen each other for a few years?"

Jessica Felton didn't seem to notice the diamond ring, and thought for a while: "It seems that I have seen it twice after graduating from USC Film School."

"You tech freak, every time I call you, you say you don't have time." Susan Levine calmed down and pulled out the friendship of the year: "I was in the last year of USC Film School, and we We all eat lunch and dinner together."

Jessica Felton showed a bit of nostalgia: "Yeah, looking back, I was really happy at that time, pure and simple happiness."

Susan Levine sighed: "Graduating, working, it's hard to have that kind of happiness again. In the past few years, I have been busy going around every day, and I can hardly contact my classmates and alumni back then. "

She said specifically: "If I hadn't met an assistant producer of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" crew at a party some time ago, I would not have known that you had become the producer of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series. Fortunately, she There is your contact information, and I finally got in touch with you."

Jessica Felton smiled embarrassingly, because Susan Levine did contact her when she just graduated, but unfortunately she was obsessed with editing editing technology at that time, so she didn't respond much, and the two parties gradually broke off connect.

In Ronan's words, it was she who chose to be a technical geek, except for a very few people, who actively cut off external contact, and only wanted to research and create something new in editing.

As a result, I met Ronan. Due to the financial pressure of life and research, I was eventually led away to become a producer.

"I was thinking a little bit." Jessica - Felton said with a smile.

Susan Levine nodded: "Anyway, the hardest part is finally over."

"Yeah." Jessica Felton subconsciously lowered her head to look at her chest. At that time, people always laughed at her sloppy chest: "No matter how hard it is, I've made it through."

Susan Levine said: "Remember? I invited you to Silver Films, but fortunately you didn't agree. Look at the present, the producer of "Pirates of the Caribbean" is still the first producer."

Jessica Felton unconsciously thought of a phrase she often heard, saying: "I'm just lucky."

Susan Levine said deliberately: "You are so lucky."

Jessica Felton smiled: "Susan, you have developed much better than me, not only as a producer, but also as the senior vice president of Silver Productions."

Susan Levin shook her head: "How can such a small company compare to Relativity Entertainment where you work." She suddenly changed the subject: "Ronan Anderson trusts you, right? A top production like "Pirates of the Caribbean" It's all up to you."

Jessica Felton neither admits nor denies: "It's okay."

Susan Levine raised her hand to brush her hair again, and the diamond ring was very eye-catching.

Jessica Felton was not stupid at all. When she saw the diamond ring this time, she asked, "Susan, are you engaged?"

Susan Levin secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and said: "Well, I'm engaged. It happened last year, but unfortunately I couldn't contact you at that time." He looked happy: "I met an actor when filming "Ghost Man", you Might have, Robert Downey Jr.”

"It's him?" Jessica Felton was a little surprised: "I know him, and we watched him play "Chaplin" together back then."

Susan Levine smiled with happiness on her face: "I didn't expect that I would get together with him." She shrugged slightly: "If Downey hadn't encountered some troubles these years, I guess I wouldn't even have the chance to know him. No."

Jessica Felton answered a sentence that she couldn't believe: "Perhaps this is fate." She asked: "When you get married, don't forget to let me know."

"I won't get married in a short time." Susan Levine felt that the opportunity was close: "Donnie is in trouble now, his career is at a low point, and his current energy is not focused on marriage. During this time, he is fighting for a role. "

Having said that, she suddenly looked at Jessica Felton: "Speaking of which, this character is closely related to Relativity Entertainment where you are."

Jessica Felton asked, "What role?"

Susan Levine said directly: "Iron Man, Tony Stark, Downey has participated in the first audition."

"This project." Jessica Felton nodded slightly: "I heard from my colleagues that it is a big project of Marvel Entertainment."

Susan Levine looked at Jessica Felton: "Jessie, can you ask Downey about the audition for me? The crew has not given a clear answer, and I'm worried."

"This..." Jessica Felton seemed to hesitate: "This is not a project I am in charge of or participate in. Strictly speaking, the project and I are not a company."

Susan Levin said with a smile: "I have no other intentions, I just want to inquire about the audition results."

Jessica Felton thought for a while, and said slowly: "It's not difficult to inquire about the audition, and I can't help much else."

Susan Levine didn't believe Jessica Felton's words at all. Being able to serve as the producer of "Pirates of the Caribbean" shows that she is already one of the important figures in Relativity Entertainment.

Of course, some things cannot be rushed.

Jessica Felton took out her mobile phone and said, "Let me ask you."