954 Accidental Drowning
In fact, the cast of "Iron Man" has already taken shape, and the final decision is left. Overall, all the candidates are within Lance's expectations and are not too out of line, which basically ensures that "Iron Man" will not deviate from the original track too much.
However, Jon mentioned Terrence Howard just now, but Lance hesitated for a moment.
Terrence is an excellent actor, and this is understandable. Last year's awards season "buzzing streams" gave him a lot of nominations, proving his strength. Although there have been rumors in the circle that he has a tendency to domestic violence, in the United States, as long as the actor's private life does not affect the crew's work, people will not mind too much. Just like Robert Downey Jr.'s past history of drug abuse and alcoholism, it was not until these problems seriously affected the crew's filming and progress, and even endangered the lives of other staff members of the same crew that major film companies gradually alienated him, and public relations companies forced him to quit/drug.
However, Terrence is a very tricky actor. He has strength and resources. The agency is very happy to promote him, hoping that he can become another Denzel Washington. But Terrence always has a high opinion of himself. The serious violent tendency has always led to conflicts between him and the producer. In the last life, in "Iron Man", Terrence won the role of the War Machine Rodney with his strength. However, after the movie won a great victory, Terrence spoke out loudly, demanding double the pay and even asking for dividends, otherwise he would refuse to sign the contract. This not only led to slow progress in negotiations, but also spread an uneasy atmosphere within the crew. In the end, the "Iron Man" crew decisively fired Terrence, and in the sequel, Don Chandler played Rodney.
It is understandable that actors compete for higher pay for films, because film companies are vampires. If actors don’t work hard, they will have to be squeezed. But if actors want to break through the blockade, they must show enough persuasion, otherwise their arms will still not be able to twist their thighs. After Toby Maguire finished filming "Spider-Man 2", he asked for a higher pay, 20 million, otherwise he refused to shoot "Spider-Man 3". Sony Pictures was in a desperate attempt to persuade him, but after the communication hit a wall, he simply gave up Toby and started looking for a candidate for Spider-Man again. Toby persisted for a while and realized that Sony Pictures was not kidding, and eventually softened, which promoted the success of "Spider-Man 3". However, after the filming, Toby completely offended Sony Pictures, and other large film companies were not willing to use Toby. Even if Toby’s best friend Leonardo DiCaprio had been dealing with him, Toby basically had no chance with commercial films.
Before the filming of "Iron Man 2" started, Terrence was proud of his success. The successive victory of works such as "Crash", "Current River", "Iron Man" made him successfully take the lead, which is also the reason why he chose "Iron Man 2" to increase his pay. But unfortunately, after the failure to increase his pay, his career development became bumpy due to head-on conflicts with Marvel Studios, and he missed the opportunity to become the leading actor of a large commercial film. Even the development of independent films was stumbling. In the end, Terrence turned to the small screen and starred in the "Hip Hop Empire". Unfortunately, due to the violent tendency, there were constant disputes.
For Chaos Pictures, Lance doesn't need to worry about Terrence making waves. At most, just like in his previous life, he just fired Terrence from the crew. But since he already knows the trouble, why not kill the trouble from the source? After all, Terrence is not the only choice for the role of Rodney - to be precise, no actor is indispensable to any role.
Lance still had a moment of thinking in his mind. He should follow Jon's wishes and let Jon decide to continue to let Jon feel his trust? Or should he intervene in the middle and change Jon's ideas to avoid subsequent troubles and troubles? Or should he wait for "Iron Man 2" before considering it. After all, this will happen in two years or three years?
After his thoughts changed slightly, Lance nodded in agreement, "Jamie Fox is indeed a good choice. When I was filming "Borrowing a Knife to Kill People". "The trajectory of history has changed. Jamie was not able to be crowned the Oscar winner with "The King of Souls", so his career has not reached a turning point. Now he is still one of the most popular black actors. He can sing, dance, funny and serious, and is suitable for works of many different themes. "However, the most urgent thing is the male lead. Let's talk about Tony Stark after confirming it."
Jon filtered Lance's words carefully in his mind, and then gave a big smile, "Of course, that's of course."
Jon is not a fool - he is not only a fool, but also a very smart person. Although Lance never interferes with his actor choice, if he caters to Lance a little, it would be better for the cooperation between the two parties in a supporting role that is not the most important. Even if he doesn't understand why Lance said what he said just now, maybe Lance and Jamie have a personal relationship, maybe not, but it doesn't matter. He understands the profound meaning of Lance's words, which is it.
"Huh, then my work tonight is over. What about you? Next, prepare to relax and enjoy the party, or have other jobs?" Jon let out a long sigh, feeling that the pressure on his shoulders was relieved, but then he thought, "Your project..." But as soon as he said the words, Jon knew that he was meddling in other people's business. Lance obviously didn't want to talk too much, not to mention that Lance himself took action, and Jon couldn't think of anyone in Hollywood who would reject Lance's invitation at present. So Jon patted his mouth and pretended to yawn, "It's definitely no problem." Jon blinked at Lance and said playfully, "Then, I'm going to go downstairs to have a drink now. Are you going to join me?"
Lance also ignored Jon's topic just now and raised the cup in his hand with a smile. The cup was empty. "I need to find another cup, the night is still long, isn't it?" Tonight's party just started. While talking, Lance left the study with Jon.
Walking out of the study, there were still seven or eight people wandering outside, obviously unwilling to give up easily, or want to inquire about further information. Lance and Jon were not in a hurry, and walked downstairs with a smile and talking and laughing. The harmonious atmosphere was broken when they arrived on the first floor. Almost immediately, Jon was squeezed to the side, and a steady stream of people surrounded Lance in the center. As the host of the party tonight, Lance missed the carnival for the previous hour. Two-thirds of the audience's eyes were searching for Lance's figure. Now he finally caught it, so naturally no one wanted to let it go easily.
Jon didn't care, shook his head and walked towards the bar to enjoy his own peace. Lance slowly moved to the outdoors in the encirclement. The open space finally dispelled the turbidity of the air, and he seemed relaxed.
Lance shuttled through the crowd familiarly, familiar faces interspersed in his sight, trying to communicate with Lance one after another, but no one could keep Lance's footsteps and watched Lance walk towards the swimming pool at the other end of the garden - the barbecue buffet area was arranged there.
Even so, it took nearly forty minutes for Lance to pass through his back garden and finally arrived at the buffet area. After being busy for so long, Lance needed to replenish some sugar so that he could have the energy to welcome the more noisy second half of the night, right?
"I knew I could find you here." Turning around, Lance saw Michael Fassbender's iconic shark smile.
Lance raised his eyebrows slightly, "I thought you were looking for a private space now and enjoying the world of two people." The teasing made Michael laugh, "World of two people? I thought you were talking about the world of group." There were meaningful words in his eyes, and Lance immediately captured the meaning and curled his lips, "Don't tell me where it happened, otherwise I will be listed for sale tomorrow."
"Haha!" Michael laughed brilliantly, "I thought you were mentally prepared enough. This is Hollywood, right?" After the tempering of time, Michael is gradually adapting to this life in Vanity Fair. "Fortunately you have been hiding before, otherwise tonight will be a battlefield, an absolute battlefield, everyone is looking for you..."
Michael gradually shifted the topic to the highlight of tonight. He was naturally interested in "Iron Man". But to be more precise, he did not require the work, but hoped to cooperate with Lance again. He learned from Cole that Lance wrote the script himself this time, and it has been revised over and over half a year, which made Michael ready to get ready. But so far, Lance has not "summoned" him again, which made Michael a little anxious.
Michael finally changed the topic, but at this moment, a terrifying scream came from the sea breeze, "Help, help, someone fell into the water, someone fell into the water!" The voice was a little weak, and it was torn into pieces in the surging sea breeze, looming.
Michael cast his eyes at Lance in surprise, revealing the light of confirmation, but he saw Lance's calm face and relaxed freehand painting, which made Michael wonder if he had heard it wrong, but then a scream came again, mixed with crying sounds, "Help! Is anyone? Is anyone?"
Michael saw a look of habit flashing in Lance's eyes, "This is a party, isn't it?" Lance turned his head and looked in the direction of the sound. Although it was erratic because of the wind, it sounded like it was a swimming pool, on the other side of the beach. Sure enough, someone had already rushed over at this time.
This is a party, and there are always countless accidents after alcohol is put on the brain, but it is also the most crowded place. Even if it is not Lance and Michael, someone will definitely come forward to help.
Michael saw at least four people rushing over, and the hanging heart fell a little further. He was hesitating whether he needed help, and then another sound came from the wind, "Emma! Jesus Christ! Emma! Emma!"
Chapter completed!