Chapter 556： Be honest

In the lounge, Ronan was slowly drinking a cup of black tea, Tom Cruise and Will Smith were both looking through the script very seriously, and would stop to think about it from time to time.

These two people are not highly educated, but they have been in the industry for many years, and they still have the judgment of the script.

The script is composed of two typical Hollywood screenwriters based on the Boston style and Hollywood model. Except for the main frame, the script is completely different from the Hong Kong version of Infernal Affairs.

In fact, on these two versions, you can also see some helplessness.

The East has a high degree of acceptance of Western culture, but Westerners generally reject Eastern culture.

The repercussions caused by the two versions of "Infernal Affairs" can be said to reflect this aspect.

Many people once said that the filming of "Infernal Walker" was very good, and many people said that the filming was very bad. Most people would think that the original version was better. There are no longer the bosses and undercover gangsters and brothers in the remake, but Honestly, who can expect Americans to understand this?

Sometimes, I have to say that good movies are global, but also regional.

When Ronan lived on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, the dispute between the Hong Kong version and the US version was a bit similar to tofu brains. There are different reasons for who is good and who is bad.

It can only be said that the region and social environment have brought inevitable differences.

Just like Ronan, starting from his personal preference, the Hong Kong version must be more exciting and beautiful, but from the perspective of the future response and profitability of the project, Americanization is a must.

Will Smith first put down the script, turned his head to look at Ronan first, and then to Tom Cruise. Seeing that Tom Cruise was still watching very seriously, he did not speak, but talked to Ronan. Same, I waited patiently.

Tom Cruise had a very serious disorder when he was young. Even though he was cured by Scientology, his speed in reading books and newspapers was slower than ordinary people.

Ronan has heard many people say that after graduating from the United States and the United States, there are many people who cannot understand normal written expressions. If you are on the other side of the Pacific, you still have this situation after graduating from high school. It is called illiteracy or IQ arrears...

English does not seem to be the case.

Ronan hadn't encountered this kind of problem himself, so he didn't particularly understand.

However, it is difficult for Ronan to understand that Tom Cruise's disorder was cured by Scientology. It may be that Tom Cruise's experience increased with age, and the amount gradually increased, which naturally just fine.

After waiting another half an hour, Tom Cruise also put down the script.

Ronan asked directly: "How is it?"

Will Smith nodded slightly and asked, "Is this based on the two movies I just watched?"

"It doesn't seem to be the same." Tom Cruise said slowly: "The main frame is very similar, but the background and story are all Americanized."

Ronan opened his hands and said, "I plan to make a film that will be shown in North America. It must be Americanized. Maybe you haven't noticed. The original film has already been shown in North America."

Will Smith is curious: "Why haven't I seen it? Although there are some expressions that I can't understand, the film is wonderful. If I have seen it, I will definitely have an impression."

Ronan simply explained: "When there were the most screening theaters, there were only a dozen and the embassy film industry did not dare to invest more."

Tom Cruise is also a person with a film company: "Prevent losses?"

"Yes." Ronan thought about it and said, "It seems that the cost has not been recovered until now."

He straightened his face: "What I'm telling you is this new film project, which is based on these two Hong Kong films and is adapted to shoot a film set in the United States."

Tom Cruise nodded slowly, and Will Smith gently pinched his ears: "Is the copyright available?"

Ronan smiled: "Of course, the copyright is in the hands of Shahai Entertainment." He directly asked: "Tom, Will, are you interested in the two male protagonists?"

Tom Cruise is very decisive: "I took this project."

Will Smith suddenly laughed and said, "Ronan, it seems we are going to cooperate for the third time."

Ronan didn't expect the two people to agree so simply, and said: "I also prepared a lot of arguments to convince you, but you didn't give me a chance at all. All the arguments I prepared were in vain, which is really disappointing."

"You won't have this opportunity." Tom Cruise said seriously: "The Ronan Anderson project is now the guarantee of Hollywood's success."

Will Smith shrugged: "I am the beneficiary of working with you now, you don't have to convince me. On the contrary, Ronan, I want to hold your big thick legs!"

Ronan pointed to Will Smith, and said, "You should hug sister Williams' thick legs."

Tom Cruise also laughed: "This fits Will's appetite."

Although this is a project adapted from an oriental movie, the script can only be said to be quite satisfactory, but Tom Cruise and Will Smith hardly have any doubts about it. Do Ronan’s projects need to be doubted?

"Okay." Ronan patted his palm: "No kidding, let's say business."

Will Smith interrupted him: "Wait, Ronan, I have one condition."

"It's just you." Ronan looked at Will Smith helplessly: "Don't be long-winded, just say it."

Will Smith reminded: "Do you remember our agreement?"

Ronan didn't remember so much, and said in doubt, "Promise? What agreement?"

Will Smith did not answer, but looked to the other side: "Tom, do you remember?"

Tom Cruise thought for a while and asked, "Will, you mean the three of us are in the same movie?"

Will Smith snapped his fingers: "Yes, we agreed on the golf course."

Ronan was speechless for a moment, straddling his expression and said: "Two big brothers, what do you mean? Are you planning to use my inexperienced little actor to set off how good your acting skills are?"

"Being a man requires credit." Will Smith plausibly said: "Ronan, this is what you often say."

Ronan patted his forehead: "We will discuss this later, let's talk about the two of you first."

Tom Cruise didn't want to embarrass Ronan too much, and took the initiative to answer: "I have no problem, you can let the people from Shahai Entertainment talk to my agent."

Will Smith nodded and said, "I'm fine. I'll notify the agent when I turn around."

The intention of the two superstars to play the two male protagonists has been achieved. Of course, Ronan will not discuss the specific conditions with Tom Cruise and Will Smith personally. It is also very inappropriate to let the people of Shahai Entertainment and theirs. The broker talks slowly.

Ronan said, "I will officially notify Shahai Entertainment tomorrow."

Tom Cruise asked curiously: "Who do you plan to invite as a director?"

"Don't worry, it must be a top-tier director." Ronan said his name directly: "The first candidate I plan to invite is Martin Scorsese."

Will Smith said: "The gangster film is the type that Martin Scorsese is best at."

Tom Cruise asked again: "When do you plan to start shooting?"

Ronan told the truth: "You are all busy people. After we coordinate the schedule, we will decide the specific shooting and production time."

"Yes." Tom Cruise agreed.

Will Smith interjected: "Indeed, I have a very tight schedule. Next year, I will dub DreamWorks' "The Gang of Sharks" and part of the remake of "Me and the Robot"."

Ronan looked at Tom Cruise, and Tom Cruise said: "I want to participate in the post-production of "World War". In addition, I am preparing for "Mission Impossible 3".

Ronan nodded slightly and considered what they had said for a while, and said: "In addition, it depends on the contact between Shahai Entertainment and Martin Scorsese. The script also needs to continue to be adjusted. If everything goes well, we will be in the second half of next year. The preliminary preparations will begin, and the theater will be released in 2005. The goal is the Oscar in 2006!"

Tom Cruise and Will Smith's eyes widened at the same time.

"Is this film going to hit the Oscars?" Tom Cruise asked: "Is there great hope?"

Will Smith also said concerned: "Tom and I are not the people Oscar likes."

Ronan shrugged slightly: "Who knows the result if you don't try?"

If I remember correctly, "Infinite Walker" won the best director and best film awards at a certain Oscars, but the performance award was nothing.

The two male protagonists at the time were Leonardo DiCaprio and Matt Damon.

The former is cooperating with Martin Scorsese to film "Aviator", and the latter is making final preparations for the filming of "The Bournegro 3".

Both of them were so busy, Ronan was too embarrassed to disturb them.

Of course, if the protagonists are replaced by Tom Cruise and Will Smith, there is no guarantee whether they will be nominated for the Oscar for Performance Awards.

But the two can also bring a strong box office appeal.

The first candidate for the director must be Martin Scorsese, who once won the Oscars for "Infinite Walker". Although Martin Scorsese is not a key factor, the sympathy and seniority points certainly played a role.

This kind of film, if you don't go to the awards, it is difficult to generate large profits.

Ronan chatted with Tom Cruise and Will Smith for a whole afternoon, and the two people left The next day, Shahai Entertainment began to have formal contact with their agent. Since this is a standard film created for the Oscars, it can be classified as an art film. Tom Cruise and Will Smith each get $12 million in compensation for the friendly price.

Of course, their brokers are not simple, after all, brokers must fight for the interests of customers, and it is impossible for the actual pay of the two superstars to be too lower than normal.

In the end, in addition to the basic salary, the two had a 4% North American box office share.

The production budget of "Infinite Walker" may be around US$80 million, which is a bit high for a prize-winning film.

Ronan is also trying to reduce the initial investment, such as sponsoring advertising and applying for tax refunds.

It is no exaggeration to say that with Tom Cruise and Will Smith here, it is not difficult to find sponsorship from advertisers.

Since there is such a natural advantage, it must of course be used.