Chapter 643: Turning Point in Life

Leaving the cafe, Jessica Felton got into a red car parked by the side of the road. After driving a certain distance, she found a place to stop, took her mobile phone and dialed a number.

"It's me, I just met Susan Levine, and I've said everything I need to say." Jessica Felton was somewhat dissatisfied: "Ronan, I'm wondering why I did this for the first time Do you feel comfortable?"

A familiar voice came from the phone: "Because you only need to tell the truth, you don't need to lie at all."

Jessica Felton thought for a while and said, "It seems so."

What she said to Susan Levine was all the truth, there was no lie, the crew and Ronan's views on Robert Downey Jr.'s audition, the project's future forecast, etc., were all true.

"Thank you, Jesse," said the other side of the phone.

Jessica Felton said, "You're welcome." She then asked, "Ronan, will these circumstances increase Robert Downey Jr.'s and Susan Levine's desire for Iron Man?"

"Whether this is true or not, they themselves are eager for Iron Man, otherwise they would not ask someone to inquire about the audition results." Ronan explained simply: "I just want Robert Downey Jr. to be willing to sign a long-term contract. about."

Jessica Felton switched hands to hold the phone: "A dozen film appointments, it's crazy."

Another voice came from the receiver: "That's why I asked you for help. Although Robert Downey Jr. is down and out now, he is the son of Robert Downey old after all, and he also has friends such as Mel Gibson. Actors who are really popular are different."

Jessica Felton, also a producer, knows what that means, and the latter is often willing to pay any price for fame and popularity.

"Okay, stop talking." Jessica Felton said with a smile: "Ronan, you owe me a big meal."

"No problem, I'll treat you to dinner another day."

After hanging up the phone, Jessica Felton put away the phone, glanced down, and adjusted the seat back slightly distressed, her chest was always pressed against the steering wheel, it was really frustrating.

Susan Levin walked out of the cafe, made several phone calls in a row, and met with an experienced assistant producer who had worked with Shahai Entertainment before driving to North Hollywood and picking up Robert Downey Jr., back home in Malibu.

enter the house,

The unmarried couple immediately discussed Iron Man.

Robert Downey Jr. asked, "Any news about the audition results?"

"I asked a few people through my relationship, and the answers I gave were basically the same." Susan Levine looked at Robert Downey Jr. with relief: "Kevin Fitch and Ronan Anderson agree that you The audition effect was very good, and the fit with Tony Stanko was very high, and there was even a voice within the crew that they would not hold a second audition and directly negotiate with us about the actor contract of Iron Man."

Robert Downey Jr.'s dark eyes instantly lit up, as if a pedestrian sunken in the darkness at the bottom of the valley saw a guiding light: "Really?"

Susan Levine touched Robert Downey Jr.'s cheek distressedly, and said: "We have verified the news, it should be true, but we can't be too optimistic. It is said that Tom Cruise and Nicolas Cage are also interested this role."

"They?" Robert Downey Jr. felt the guiding light ahead flickering: "Can I compete with them?"

Susan Levine knew the situation of her fiancé: "I haven't tried hard, how do I know it won't work?" She changed the subject appropriately, and because Robert Downey Jr. was still recovering from drugs, his emotions were not prone to too many ups and downs, so he quickly distracted him. : "Did you see Mel Gibson?"

"I see." Robert Downey Jr. frowned slightly: "Mel advised me not to cooperate with Ronan Anderson, and even if I do, I should be cautious."

Susan Levine had heard something about Mel Gibson and never liked her fiancé's friend because she was Jewish.

And from a rational point of view, there is really no better opportunity for Robert Downey Jr. than this.

As a producer, she can still be the vice president of the production company. Susan Levine has a professional judgment on roles and actors, although she will not take the initiative to speak out, so as not to involve Robert Tang Jr. Tony Stark's scars, but he has a clear judgment in his heart. Tony Stark's personality and personality are simply tailor-made for Robert Downey Jr.

With Robert Downey Jr.'s situation, he absolutely cannot stand any failure...

No one knew better than her that her fiancé was not reconciled, and would even utter a few words in his sleep when he dreamed back in the middle of the night.

From Jessica Felton and several others, Susan Levine is very sure that the crew, along with Kevin Feige and Ronan Anderson, are optimistic about Robert Downey Jr., but Robert Downey Jr. If Ni wants to win, he still needs to work hard.

What is Robert Downey Jr.'s advantage over Nicolas Cage and Tom Cruise?

Robert Downey Jr. said again: "Mel just worked with Ronan Anderson this year, and what he said..."

"Downey, have you ever considered a question?" Susan Levine rarely interrupted Robert Downey Jr.: "Mel Gibson is having a serious affair with Ronan Anderson and his Relativity Entertainment Group. Is there any bias in what he said about Ronan Anderson? Is the position neutral enough? Is it based on self-interest?"

Robert Downey Jr. thought of the lawsuit Mel Gibson had just lost and didn't know how to answer.

Susan Levine added: "Frankly speaking, is Ronan Anderson really wrong to treat Mel Gibson? Before the film is a big hit, all the risks belong to the Embassy Pictures; the box office is a big hit, regardless of the contract, want to To demand a large profit outside of the contract..."

Like his good friend Mel Gibson, Robert Downey Jr. also believed in Susan Levine. In the most difficult and darkest years in 2003, Susan came together with him.

Because of love.

"What's your suggestion?" Robert Downey Jr. asked.

"Donnie." Susan Levine cupped her fiancé's face in both hands, and said with distress, "We actually have no better choice."

"And Nicolas Cage and Tom Cruise," said Robert Downey Jr.

Susan Levine shook her head: "Don't worry, leave it to me to discuss. Our biggest problem is not them, but the film appointments." She accurately grasped the crux of the problem: "A dozen film appointments are too long."

Robert Downey Jr. saw that his fiancée was a little heavy, and quickly said half-jokingly: "It seems that I want to sell to Marvel Entertainment."

Susan Levine added: "According to what I have learned, Downey, we want to fight for this role, and it is impossible not to compromise on the long-term contract."

Robert Downey Jr. nodded slightly.

As a producer, Susan Levine can look at this issue with realistic eyes: "Ronan Anderson has a long-term plan for Marvel Entertainment. I don't know what it is, but with his ability, I believe this plan is highly feasible, and in our situation, signing a few more film contracts may not necessarily be a bad thing."

Except for Marvel Entertainment and Ronan Anderson, who would dare to invite Robert Downey Jr. to play the leading role now?

Susan Levine continued: "I have also inquired about the specific situation of the film contract. The maximum salary cap is set at 20 million US dollars! This is the treatment only top Hollywood stars have."

She was also very dissatisfied when she heard about more than a dozen film contracts at first, but when she heard about the upper limit of remuneration, she felt that long-term contracts may not be a bad thing.

How many people in Hollywood can get paid $20 million? Not to mention the situation of Robert Downey Jr....

According to the success rate of Ronan Anderson's production, after Robert Downey Jr. starred in several films, it may soon rise to 20 million US dollars.

Robert Downey Jr. was also moved: "20 million dollars."

"I will discuss the salary situation in detail when negotiating with the crew." Susan Levine said: "I will also try my best to keep the film contract within ten."

The two names Nicolas Cage and Tom Cruise are not only Robert Downey Jr., Susan Levine also has great pressure, because Robert Downey Jr. has been under great pressure in the past few years, this year, and even in the future. For many years, there was no choice at all.

Regardless of other things, Susan Levine resolutely chose love and got together with Robert Downey Jr., but who doesn't want their choice to become more outstanding?

Even if you choose Marvel wrong, can it be worse than now?

Ronan Anderson! Because she is also a producer, Susan Levine knows that Ronan Anderson is unique in Hollywood, and how rare the opportunity to cooperate with Ronan Anderson is.

Even Jessica Felton, a paranoid technical woman with big breasts and cumbersomeness, can succeed, let alone the reformed Robert Downey Jr.?

Hadn't seen the value of this cooperation, and seen the possible only opportunity for Robert Downey Jr., Susan Levine would not have the cheek to find Jessica Felton, who had not been in contact for many years.

Robert Downey Jr. is not that decisive. He may have been a courageous person once, but drugs destroy people's will and spirit.

In addition, Mel Gibson, a friend who has rescued and endangered several times, has a potential influence on Robert Downey Jr., which is not insignificant.

Although he understands the truth and knows that between Mel Gibson and Relativity Entertainment, Mel Gibson broke his promise first, but Robert Downey Jr. still has doubts.

This kind of doubt comes from friends, but also from the ravages of drugs, and from the lack of self-confidence caused by the many difficulties after being released from prison.

Today's Robert Downey Jr. is neither as high-spirited as he was in "Chaplin", nor as decadent as when he was in prison, nor is he as brilliant as when he was successful and famous.

Robert Downey Jr. is at an inflection point in his life.

Maybe Robert Downey Jr. didn't realize it clearly, but Susan Levine saw it very clearly.

The conditions are harsh, but the opportunities are the best.

At least for Robert Downey Jr., that's the case.