Chapter 642： good luck

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

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

Mel Gibson picked up the coffee cup, took a sip, and told the truth: "It was a very bad experience."

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

"Good?" Mel Gibson laughed. "If they are really good, will I sue them?"

Robert Downey Jr. didn't know what to say. After experiencing the downturn in his life, he was no longer the **** of the year. Some things were also very clear: Is it wrong to respect the contract between the two parties?

But Mel Gibson has helped a lot, and Robert Downey Jr. can't say such a thing.

The two had talked specifically before. 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 at a time. Movie contract, is this different from selling yourself?"

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

In the face of friends, Mel Gibson can’t talk nonsense: “I don’t know the specifics of the project, but I’ve been in contact with Ronan Anderson many times. Ronan Anderson is willing to invest US$160 million and he will definitely succeed. Sure of..."

Robert Downey Jr. struggled.

Mel Gibson shook his head and could only say: "Donnie, working with Ronan Anderson, we must keep one hand, or he will sell it and count the money for him."

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

Then, he didn't worry about it. After all, he had only participated in the first audition, and he might not be able to get the role of Iron Man. Maybe this audition would be brushed off.

Robert Downey Jr. seemed to be moved when he thought of his current situation and his fiancée running around for him.

Mel Gibson started from a friend's point of view and said: "Donnie, work with Ronan Anderson, you have to think about it, don't become like me."

Robert Downey Jr. quickly asked: "How is the lawsuit?"

"Lost in the first round." Mel Gibson was as tough as a savage: "I am going to appeal."

Robert Downey Jr. persuaded: "Mel, there are some things. When you need 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, you don't know, "The Passion of the Christ" represents how much interest."

A third-party organization has estimated that Embassy Pictures’ release of "The Passion of the Christ" will only generate a net profit of more than US$150 million in terms of box office, DVD and TV copyright.

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

Robert Downey Jr. understands Mel Gibson's character and knows that it's useless to persuade him, so he simply stopped persuading him.

For many outsiders, Mel Gibson is a vulgar, rude and grumpy man, but he has always been a reliable partner when getting along with friends.

"Downey, you must be careful when working with Ronan Anderson." Mel Gibson knew how much Robert Downey Jr. was eager to stand up. Ronan Anderson's golden sign was far more attractive than his friends' persuasion. I can only do my best to remind: "We must be more vigilant."

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

Mel Gibson stood up: "Good luck."

Robert Downey Jr. smiled: "Thank you."

Mel Gibson left the cafe and returned to the Burbank Disney Studios. Robert Downey Jr. sent a text message to his fiancee, but he waited patiently after seeing no reply.

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

"Here, Jesse."

Hearing a familiar voice, Jessica Felton quickened her pace and hugged the oncoming brown-haired woman gently: "It's been a long time, Susan."

"It's been several years." Susan Levine moved a little away, looked up and down Jessica Felton, and said, "Jessie, you seem to be bigger."

Jessica Felton glanced down and said annoyedly: "It's almost a burden."

Susan Levine invited Jessica Felton to take a seat, ordered coffee again, and slid her right hand over her forehead. The diamond ring on it was shining: "We haven't seen each other in a few years?"

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

"You technical madman, every time you call you, you say you don’t have time." Susan Levine calmed his mind and pulled out the friendship of the year: "I was in the last year of the USC Film Academy. We all have lunch and dinner together."

Jessica Felton showed a bit of nostalgia: "Yes, when I think about it, I was really happy then, simple and simple happiness."

Susan Levine sighed: "After graduation and working, it's hard to have that kind of happiness. I have been busy every day for the past few years, and my classmates and alumni were almost out of touch. "

She specifically said: "If it hadn't been for an assistant producer from the "Pirates of the Caribbean" crew at a party some time ago, I didn't know that you had already become the producer of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series. Fortunately, her hands. With your contact information, I finally got in touch with you."

Jessica Felton smiled embarrassedly, because Susan Levine did contact her when she just graduated. Unfortunately, she was immersed in researching editing techniques and did not respond too much. The two sides gradually stopped. contact.

In Ronan's words, she chose to be a technical house. Except for a few people, she took the initiative to cut off external contacts and wanted to research and create something new in editing.

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

"I had a problem with my thinking." Jessica Felton said with a smile.

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

"Yes." Jessica Felton lowered her head to look at her chest subconsciously. At that time, she was always jokes and her chest was sloppy: "No matter how difficult it is, I got it out."

Susan Levine said: "Remember? I invited you to Silver Pictures at the time. Fortunately, you didn't agree. Now, the producer of "Pirates of the Caribbean" is still the first producer."

Jessica Felton unconsciously thought of a sentence he often heard, and said: "I'm just lucky."

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

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

Susan Levine shook her head: "How can this kind of small company compare to the Relativity Entertainment you work for." She suddenly changed the subject: "Ronan Anderson trusts you very much? A top production like "Pirates of the Caribbean" You will be responsible."

Jessica Felton neither admitted nor denied: "It's okay."

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

Jessica Felton is not stupid at all. This time she saw the diamond ring and asked: "Susan, are you engaged?"

Susan Levin secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Well, I'm engaged. It was a pity that I couldn't contact you at that time." He looked happy: "I knew an actor when I was filming "Ghost Man". You may have heard of it, Robert Downey Jr."

"Is it him?" Jessica Felton was a little surprised: "I know him, we even watched him play "Chaplin" together back then."

Susan Levine smiled happily: "I didn't expect that I would come with him." She shrugged slightly: "If it wasn't for Downey's troubles over the years, I guess I would have even met him. No."

Jessica Felton took a sentence that she didn't believe in: "Perhaps this is fate." She asked: "When will you get married, don't forget to notify me."

"I won't get married in a short time." Susan Levine felt that the opportunity was almost over: "Downey is in trouble now, his career is at a low point, and his 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 role is closely related to the Relativity Entertainment you are in."

Jessica Felton asked: "What role?"

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

"This projectJessica Felton nodded gently: "I heard my colleagues talk about the big project of Marvel Entertainment. "

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

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

Susan Levine smiled and said: "I have no other meaning, just want to inquire about the audition results."

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

Susan Levine doesn't believe Jessica Felton's words. 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, there are some things you can't worry about.

Jessica Felton took out her phone and said, "I'll ask you."