Ace Hollywood

"Black Hawk Down" is Ridley's new film, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer. After the completion of "Gladiator", Ridley deliberately invited Daniel to play the leading role in it - he really enjoyed the process of creating characters and stories with Daniel, but in the end, the Columbia film side decided to play Josh Harnett. So the second cooperation between Daniel and Ridley was unsuccessful.

In fact, to a certain extent, Jerry Bruckheimer, who was sitting in front of Cusa, played a primary role in the determination of this candidate.

Jerry, no one in Hollywood does not know him, he is a real ace producer, and the production of over 100 million box office is common to him. In the early years, "Break Dance" and "Top Gun" are his masterpieces. Now The blockbuster "Pearl Harbor" in post-production is his first work. This World War II blockbuster, which is said to surpass "Saving Private Ryan", is directed by Ben Affleck, Josh Hartnett and Kate Beckin. starring Searle.

Obviously, Josh won Jerry's favor, which played a crucial role in his winning "Black Hawk Down".

However, Columbia Pictures is also very smart. Josh’s coffee position determines the initiative of both parties. The filming date of the film is decided after March next year, which means that it will take a long time, so Columbia did not give Josh a firm contract.

In other words, they are still in the "selection" stage. Even if Josh understands Colombia's intentions, there is no other way but to hang. This is slightly similar to Daniel's situation, but it is not exactly the same. One of Daniel's biggest advantages when he signed the contract for "Bourne Bourne" was the media value and the release of "Gladiator". This means that the variables are very large. If Universal intends to be the same as Colombia, it may have to take some risks. For example, now, if the contract of "Bourne Bourne" is re-signed, Daniel's price may not necessarily be 5 million. Josh Hartnett does not have such an old variable, so he can only honestly accept the baptism of the rules.

That's why Cusa and Jerry met today.

The meeting was brought up by Jerry, and Kusa took the initiative to visit.

Both sides are very busy, and the conversation is of course concise and straight to the point.

"To be honest, if it wasn't for Ridley and Columbia, I really don't think Daniel would fit the role, and Sergeant Averman, an out-of-territory U.S. Ranger officer, is just too far from Daniel. ." Jerry's eyes are long and thin, but the light that flashes from time to time clearly tells Kusa that this is not a good thing, "I know, Daniel took over Universal's "Bourne Bourne", But spy movies and war movies are not the same concept, and I don't think there is any similarity between these iconic agents and the warriors in Black Hawk Down, oh, forgive me for being blunt."

Cusa smiled needlessly, expressing that he didn't mind.

Jerry also bent the corners of his mouth, or his mouth was a bit naturally upward. All in all, Kusa felt that he was smiling, and his words seemed to be less cold. "But Columbia thinks that Daniel can boost the box office very much now. , the box office pressure of this kind of film is always not small, and Ridley is obsessed with their past collaboration. I just watched "Gladiator", and I can imagine if I were the director, and Daniel worked together to create Commody A character like Uz is indeed a joy to remember."

"Thank you," Kusa smiled lightly, but he thought of what Daniel said.

"...Moreover, Bruckheimer may not want me to take over the play, let's not say how close Josh is to him, just say that producers of this level are usually very stubborn and too superstitious about themselves. Deli invited me to join Black Hawk Down, and then he settled on Josh, which Bruckheimer must have played a role in, and it’s not easy to get him to change course.”

Daniel was right at all, the two sat down, and all of Jerry's remarks were expressing his position - opposing.

Cusa decided to follow the plan, which should be a wise decision.

"Jerry, it sounds like you're really not satisfied with Danny. I thought we wouldn't talk too much today, at least you'll decide after the audition."

"For this kind of film, audition is almost useless." Jerry looked at Cusa with apologetic eyes, "I have no prejudice against Daniel, and I am very much looking forward to working with him. He is an excellent young actor, and he is an excellent actor. It's shocking, it's completely sincere. But are you sure you think he'll be a good fit for Black Hawk Down? Sometimes, it's not about acting, an actor always has his limits. An unsuitable role is not just for the movie It will have an impact on the actors, especially the new actors who have just started."

Jerry's status is very high, so he doesn't have much scruples when he speaks.

Cusa was very appreciative, "Thank you, Jerry, we understand this."

It seems that the decision was made after careful consideration, "Jerry, we agree with your opinion. Maybe Danny is really not suitable for this role, or it is not the most suitable, we will tell Ridley and Columbia. Thank you, we will be withdrawing from the casting process."

Jerry was visibly stunned.

He never thought that Daniel would make this decision. The words he said today did not mean to prevent Daniel from competing for the role. There is a small strategy in it. Daniel was "beaten" by him, and it must be more useful to use. smoothly.

But Cusa actually stated directly that he would withdraw from the casting.

"Uh, you really, I mean, don't you need to discuss with Daniel again? After all, this is just my personal opinion. Ridley and Columbia are still optimistic about Daniel."

At this moment, Jerry even began to wonder if Cusa was playing the same trick.

Now that Cusa has made his decision on his side, he won't make extra troubles and arouse Jerry's bad feelings.

"Jerry, Daniel authorized me to handle this matter, so you don't have to worry about whether I have the authority. In fact, we made this decision, it is not entirely a matter of today, of course, your opinion is very important, Jerry, Daniel Tell me, we're all young, and sometimes it's helpful to listen to our seniors, especially a ace producer like you, Jerry. If he really isn't suitable for this movie, then the bad effects will be more than It’s the movie itself, and it’s only natural to give it up.”

Kusa paused, he lifted Jerry deliberately, this is a trick everyone knows well.

"Besides, there is another important reason that Daniel took over a film before, which was about the massacre in Rwanda. You know that these two films should not be starred by the same person, which is inappropriate."

The story of the Black Hawk downing was followed by the Rwanda tragedy—the U.S. withdrawal was an important cause of the disaster.

So starring in "Black Hawk Down" and "Hotel Rwanda" at the same time is something that will make the audience uncomfortable.

"Have you signed the contract for that movie?" Jerry seemed to have heard of "Hotel Rwanda" as well.

Cusa didn't have to hide from him, "Not yet, but he has expressed his intentions very early, and Daniel hopes to take over this movie. Of course, it is not entirely out of humanitarian and other factors. He feels that there must be something behind this killing. Something worth experiencing and exploring, young man, with a special sense of death and legend, it's not very surprising, right?"

Looking at Jerry's expression~www.novelmt.com~ Kusa didn't know if this hint would work, but it had to be the case.

According to Daniel, that movie has just been put on the schedule, and even if Jerry takes over this job, he hasn't had time to think about specific things.

Whether alluding to death, legend, and fascination in front of Jerry will actually help Daniel overcome the age and image gap, Cusa isn't sure.

There is no doubt that Daniel is targeting the role of Captain Jack in "Pirates of the Caribbean".

This well-known series, Daniel is very familiar, Johnny Depp and "Pirates of the Caribbean" are considered to be each other's achievements, a match made in heaven, the Caribbean will never be successful without Johnny's Captain Jack, but without "Pirates of the Caribbean", Johnny also Can't be one of the most successful Hollywood stars of the twenty-first century.

But Daniel doesn't think so. For example, now, many people think that Daniel is the only image of Commodius. If Joaquin Phoenix plays another version at this time, I am afraid he will be sprayed to death by the fans of "Gladiator". However, in the last life, Joaquin's Commodius also received many compliments.

By analogy, many online analyses later turned out to be nothing more than preconceived impressions.

Jerry was silent for a while, then nodded, "You're right. Although you didn't choose "Black Hawk Down", I have respect for your decision."

"thanks."

Watching Jerry leave, Cusa took a sip of coffee and rejected "Black Hawk Down" as an established plan, but I don't know if this foreshadowing will work.