hollywood melon man

Chapter 539 Pay Difference
In addition to the casting of Tony Stark and Pepper Potts, the other two roles that Gilbert decided on were Obadiah Stane and Colonel Rhodes.

The role of Obadiah Stan was once again played by Jeff Bridges, but Terrence Howard was not used to play Colonel Rod Gilbert Jr.

Since Don Cheadle performed well in the second part, Gilbert Jr. simply invited Don Cheadle.

Don Cheadle had no reason to refuse. He was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actor this year for Hotel Rwanda. He also worked with George Clooney, Brad Pitt and others in the Ocean's 8 series.

It is worth mentioning that Naomi Watts once squeezed out Julia Roberts and starred in this series of films, so she can be considered to have worked with Don Cheadle.

One of the difficulties faced by black actors is that they can usually only play a supporting role in large commercial films.

Only a few lucky ones like Will Smith have the opportunity to get the main role in big productions.

As an actor, what I pursue is definitely not just the so-called film art, but I am more thinking about making a difference in the field of commercial films.

So Don Cheadle didn't hesitate and readily accepted the invitation.

What makes this film different from its predecessor is that Gilbert Jr. made some interference with the script, allowing Scarlett's Black Widow to appear in the first episode.

Although he doesn't have many scenes, it is a very important role.

After returning, Little Gilbert said to Scarlett: "This is an opportunity. You have been in art films before, this is a chance."

Scarlett pursed her lips and said, "I also have 'Escape from the Island' this year. Isn't that considered a commercial film?"

Little Gilbert shook his head and said, "Scarlett, I dare say that the box office of this movie will not exceed 200 million US dollars."

"You mean North America won't exceed 200 million US dollars?" Scarlett asked.

"No, I mean it won't be more than $1.2 million worldwide." Seeing Scarlett's unconvincing look, Gilbert Jr. continued, "I remember that this movie was not cheap, $ million.

It is no exaggeration to say that we may not even be able to recover our costs.”

"Really?" Scarlett was a little bit unbelievable: "I think Michael Bay is capable. Although he is not as good as you, he is at least a good commercial film director.

He's not going to screw up The Island, is he? "

"Really?" Gilbert Jr. said, "Let me guess, when Michael Bay was filming, did he use a lot of explosions? And car chases? And gunfire?"

Scarlett nodded and said, "Yeah, aren't these all necessary elements for an action movie to be a hit? Explosions, car chases, gunfire, beautiful cars and beauties."

It seems that Scarlett considers herself a beauty and automatically uses herself as a selling point.

"Yeah, everyone knows that this is an essential element to make action movies a hit. Don't other directors know this?" Gilbert Jr. asked.

"This..." Scarlett was speechless for a moment.

Gilbert Jr. asked again, "Do you remember what you saw when you first came to the set?"

"Explosions, car chases, handsome guys, beautiful girls." Scarlett counted on her fingers.

"Yes," Gilbert continued, "but that was what I played more than ten years ago. More than ten years later, I have already gotten out of this pattern, but Michael Bay is still repeating himself.

There are so many similar movies on the market now, and audiences are already tired of them. Do you think the movie can fail?"

"What should I do?" Scarlett was anxious: "This is my first commercial film as the leading actress, and it failed like this?"

"That's why I prepared the role of Agent Romanov for you. Believe me, Scarlett. This role will make you a top actress in Hollywood." Little Gilbert said. Scarlett certainly believed him. She hugged Little Gilbert's arm and said coquettishly, "You said it. If it doesn't work out, you have to compensate me."

"Of course," Little Gilbert smiled slightly, "I will accompany you seriously..."

After the main roles were finalized, Kevin Feige and Cameron Diaz quickly began negotiating actor contracts with the actors and their agents.

Robert Downey Jr., the lead actor, had no bargaining power at all, and his salary was only $500,000, while Kate Beckinsale, who had lost money on several big productions, was only paid $300,000.

On the contrary, Scarlett, relying on her relationship with Gilbert Jr., even though she didn't have many roles, she still received a salary of $200,000.

Another actor who received a slightly higher salary was Don Cheadle, who was on the same level as Robert Downey Jr.

There is no way. Except for a few black actors such as Will Smith and Denzel Washington, the rest of the black actors can hardly get a high salary.

In order to play the role of Black Widow well, Scarlett took the initiative to train her skills in the training gym of Luca Farias, Gilbert Jr.'s exclusive action coach, after signing the actor contract.

"Scarlett works hard, but due to her size and body shape, her talent in this area is average," Luca Farias told Gilbert Jr.

Little Gilbert has no doubt that it is a bit of a fantasy for a person with a sexy body to ignore the rules of physics and become a master of close combat.

However, movies are not reality, just like the original Trinity in "The Matrix" had a body more in line with that of a fighting master, but the audience would rather see the sexy and beautiful Charlize Theron.

The reason is simple. Audiences prefer the hot and sexy Trinity to complying with the rules of physics.

The same goes for Agent Romanoff, the Black Widow with a big thunder is more popular than the shriveled Black Widow.

Of course, except for a few scenes with relatively easy movements, the rest will basically be completed by a stunt double. Little Gilbert doesn't want Scarlett to get hurt, he will be unhappy.

In addition to Scarlett, Robert Downey Jr. also received training from Luca Farias.

Seeing Little Gilbert coming over, he quickly greeted him: "Hello, Director Little Gilbert."

"Well, hello, how's training going?" asked Gilbert Jr.

Robert Downey Jr. smiled and said, "Very good, Luca is very professional and taught me a lot of moves. I cherish this opportunity very much, it is very rare."

"That's good, Donny, you have to know that every opportunity in Hollywood is very, very rare." Gilbert Jr. said, "I think you will never forget it after reaching that position.

So I hope you don’t let this opportunity go to waste and work hard.”

"Don't worry, I will make good use of this opportunity," Robert Downey Jr. assured.

The Downey family is a famous family of drug addicts in Hollywood. From Robert Downey Sr. to Robert Downey Jr., and to Robert Downey Jr.'s son, they all have a history of addiction.

Today's North American society's tolerance for drugs is not as open and tolerant as it was a decade later, and the official anti-drug efforts are still sufficient. Robert Downey Jr. even went to jail for this.

Now he has repented and turned over a new leaf. Fortunately, it is not too late and he has got this chance again, so there is still room for explanation.

After chatting with Robert Downey Jr. for a while, Gilbert Jr. went to see Scarlett's training.

Scarlett, wearing a black training suit, was practicing the movements exactly as the trainer required.

In order to maintain her figure, Scarlett insists on practicing yoga, and her body flexibility is quite good. So her movements are very stretching and pleasing to the eye.

(End of this chapter)