From Flower Vase to Film Emperor in Hollywood

Noisy, clamorous, and boisterous.

On one side, fans and audiences surrounded Sony Columbia's headquarters in New York and Los Angeles, respectively, voicing their opinions with an absolutely tough stance.

On the other side, Hollywood colleagues finally broke their silence and united as one—

Rather than saying that the young Anson possessed such connections and influence, it would be more accurate to say that the agency companies smelled an opportunity and tacitly joined forces.

Actors were once again on the same front, working together to stand against the film company, ready to move the lever.

Tom Hanks was merely blowing the horn.

If anyone thought Tom Hanks was truly a kind and honest old man, they would be too foolish; it is undeniable that Tom is indeed a nice guy, but the comment of being kind and honest is completely wrong.

Tom's ability to stand firm in the industry for thirty years is definitely not just relying on his personal charm.

Only by understanding how to assess the situation, how to grasp the measure, and how to engage in games and confrontations can one truly win a place in the arena of fame and fortune.

Right now, Tom realized the situation, so he chose to speak out boldly.

Of course, are Tom and Anson friends?

This is also without a doubt, so Tom's attitude is even more firm and resolute.

One after another, other actors came forward.

Ryan Gosling, Anne Hathaway, Jennifer Aniston, Rachel McAdams, Charlie Kaufman, Steven Spielberg, and Garry Marshall all spoke out, and Kate Winslet, who had not been seen for a long time, also accepted a telephone interview, stating her position.

Then, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, and Alfred Molina, among other actors from the "Spider-Man 2" crew, also publicly expressed their position, standing united behind Anson.

One after another.

In just a few hours, voices of support emerged like bamboo shoots after a rain, and the entire Hollywood was in an uproar.

Sony Columbia was in trouble.

Despite holding an emergency board meeting, there was little they could do.

Having truly reached such a predicament, Michael Lynton instead calmed down.

Michael was able to withstand the pressure, sit in the hot seat of CEO, and engage in a head-on confrontation with another CEO, how could he not have some tricks up his sleeve, and how could he easily surrender?

The future is long.

He should not focus on temporary gains and losses, nor should he lose his mind because of a temporary setback.

Right now, controlling the situation and solving the problem were the most important things; he had to prove to the board that he was still useful, and the board should continue to keep him and wait and see.

Taking a deep breath, and then exhaling a long breath of stale air.

Michael had regained his composure and strode towards the boardroom.

In 2003, although it had fully entered the Internet age, the speed of information updates was fast; but at present, it is still calculated in days or even weeks, and has not yet entered the era of hours, minutes, and seconds.

However, something that broke the glasses of countless people happened in Hollywood—

Within a short day, Sony Columbia issued two official statements.

One in the morning and one in the evening.

Such a scene is very, very rare in Hollywood; entertainment news is not stock market news, and there is really no need for the update frequency to be so fast.

But Sony Columbia still did so.

In this official statement, Sony Columbia said with incomparable grievance:

They are looking forward to Anson's recovery as soon as possible with sincere belief, but considering the doctor's diagnosis, Sony Columbia has to consider another possibility—

Perhaps Anson will not be able to return to the crew within three months.

Despite the pain, the crew urgently hopes that the film can meet the audience, so they have to start conceiving the second and even third alternative plans.

This is also the reason why they auditioned those actors.

“But this is only a last resort.”

In the statement, Sony Columbia firmly stated its position.

They never intended to replace Anson, and sincerely hope that Anson can recover as soon as possible and return to the crew; Sam Raimi is still waiting for his Spider-Man to return.

In Sony Columbia's dictionary, Anson is the best and only Spider-Man.

Bla bla bla, and so on.

Simply put, the audition is real, it was just a last resort; the replacement is fake, Sony Columbia 100% supports Anson, and the crew up and down are waiting for Anson's recovery and return.

So, those rumors and speculations can all stop.

In extreme difficulties, Sony Columbia still showed decisiveness.

Quickly cut through the mess to end all the chaos, and finally gave an official promise—

Anson is still Spider-Man.

And, this time Sony Columbia brought out Sam.

Reporters called the director at the first time, and this honest man also had his own cleverness.

Sam's answer seemed very clever, "I have been waiting for Anson."

Without tearing down Sony Columbia's platform, he also expressed his personal position.

The sword and shadows behind it can only be carefully savored by insiders.

But, for Gloria and Blair, this is not important.

Now the only important thing is that Sony Columbia has finally yielded, clarifying all misunderstandings with an official statement and expressing its continued support for Anson.

This is enough.

If Sony Columbia continues to replace Anson at the risk of offending the world, I am afraid they will encounter unanimous condemnation from the audience, the media, and industry insiders, and even "Spider-Man" will encounter a collective boycott.

Sony Columbia will not take risks.

“Ah ah ah, ah ah ah!” Blair shouted madly in disbelief, “We did it, we actually really did it!”

Things seem to have not changed at all, Anson continues to play Peter Parker, this should have been a matter of course, now it is just back on track, there is no need to celebrate.

But things have quietly changed, including Sony Columbia, the entire Hollywood and even the North American continent have felt Anson's appeal and influence.

It is no longer the media's pursuit, nor is it the invisible and intangible influence, but a real force that can turn the tide with one call.

This is the point.

Obviously, Anson is creating history, quietly changing Hollywood's general perception, and truly becoming another superstar after Leonardo DiCaprio.

“This is just the beginning.” Gloria hugged the surrounding partners with excitement and boiling blood, and excitement and excitement surged in her eyes.

They actually forced a behemoth like Sony Columbia into such an embarrassing situation, once again proving that ants can kill elephants is not a dream.

Then, Elaine widened her eyes, slightly disappointed and slightly worried.

“I don’t know how Anson is recovering now.”

Joy is joy, this is undoubtedly a crucial victory.

But they should not forget the reason for the beginning of everything, let alone forget the object they are trying to protect.

Their eyes looked to the north, trying to find the location of Mount Sinai Hospital.