Hollywood Drawing

Tim Burton's answer to reporters was definitely exaggerated, but it was unanimously acknowledged by everyone present.

Regardless of issues such as age and seniority, and purely based on market performance, Wayne Greenberg indeed represents the greatest success in recent years.

There is nothing wrong with saying that the last thing he needs to worry about is the film's box office and profitability.

"Director Greenberg." The New York Times reporter stood up. "Can you talk about your specific creative ideas for this "Batman"? Will it echo the previous work?"

"Well, Tim may be sad to hear my answer." Raising his eyebrows at the reporters, Wayne said: "I can tell you clearly that this film will not have any connection with the previous film. You guys Perhaps you can think of it as a backwards reconstruction. This story is one I adapted from the comics.

The main core of this film is to tell the origin of Bruce Wayne and how he became Batman. I will try my best to explain everything they want to know about "Batman" to the audience in the short movie time.

For example, Bruce Wayne’s journey into becoming Batman, as well as Batman’s equipment and accessories, I think many people will also be very interested in how they came about. "

Almost everyone knows what happened when Batman was born. Who can still not know the life experience of this most famous superhero?

Wayne's meaning is very clear. He directly told the public fans through the media that this "Batman" is a brand new one, overturning the reconstructed hero to distinguish the differences from the previous two films.

After all, the reputation of fans of the second film has already begun to collapse. He just wants everyone to know that the previous one has absolutely nothing to do with the current one.

"Director Greenberg, will this Batman be related to the story of "Joker"? We all know that in the film "Joker", little Bruce Wayne appears."

This question happened to be on today's topic. Even if it was not asked, Wayne was prepared to explain it himself. "Yes, his story will take place in the same city as 'Joker', which is Gotham City.

I believe many people have guessed it. Yes, it was Arthur the clown who started the story of "Batman", and they will also live in the same time and space. Since the clown has appeared in this metropolis, how can there be no Bruce Wayne to protect it! "

This is one of Wayne's purposes. The glory created by "Joker" is still before us. This story has already had strong popularity in North America. It is simply a waste of Chi Luoluo not to use it to introduce the new Batman.

This kind of cost-free publicity and promotion will be more cost-effective than investing tens of millions of dollars in advertising. Audiences who have watched "Joker" will naturally turn their attention to this new film.

If necessary, he wouldn't even mind letting Arthur show up early.

The reporter asked excitedly: "You mean Bruce Wayne will interact with Arthur on the big screen?"

"Yes." Wayne adjusted his posture and said affirmatively into the microphone: "Bruce Wayne will definitely cooperate with Arthur, but there won't be too much of Arthur in this film. This film mainly focuses on Or tell the story of Batman’s origins.”

"Wait, Wayne, you mean this isn't a stand-alone movie, right?"

Shrugging at the reporter, he continued: "Of course, I plan this to be a three-part series. When Bruce Wayne grows up to be a real Batman, he will welcome Arthur in the second part. A natural rival. Oh, I’m sorry, there’s too much I can’t reveal anymore!”

After answering a few indifferent questions, the new film conference ended at Wayne's signal. He didn't care what the reporters thought, the most important thing was to discuss preparation issues with Tim Burton.

As far as he knows, the production of "Ed Wood" will be over soon, and Tim Burton will have more time to devote to this project.

Several people came to Jeff Robinoff's office together. After sitting down, Wayne couldn't wait to say: "Tim, the sooner the preparations start, the better. When will you be free?"

Tim Burton lowered his head and thought for a while. "Before the Oscars, I will finish my current work before the awards ceremony and start investing in the preparations for Batman."

After hearing this answer, Wayne nodded with satisfaction. It seemed that the time was completely enough.

After six to eight months of preparation, it is completely guaranteed that the film will start shooting this year.

After looking at Wayne's face, Tim Burton asked: "What are your thoughts on the casting of Bruce Wayne."

Damn it, isn’t this guy going to recommend Johnny Depp?

This was Wayne's first thought when he heard this question. This gothic director and that weirdo were inseparable. For almost any distinctive role, the first person that comes to mind is Johnny Depp.

Fortunately, what the other party said later broke Wayne's worries.

"I recommend Val Kilmer, he was my Batman choice early on, or you can meet him in person."

"Are you getting a little old?"

Before Wayne could speak, Jeff Robinoff expressed his concerns. Kilmer was born in 1959 and is now in his 30s. Regardless of appearance or physical strength, he has to play a young bat. Xia, it’s all a challenge.

There is definitely no problem with this person's acting skills, the main problem is his age.

Wayne recalled Kilmer's information and did not deny his opinion. He just said: "Tim, if you want to get this role, you must sign a long-term contract with Warner Bros. and participate in at least a few subsequent movies." , this is the premise.”

If nothing else, this can effectively control subsequent costs. This was the reason for Robert Downey Jr., and Marvel later wanted to ask him to continue playing Iron Man, but the price he paid was too high.

And this can also ensure the smoothness of the film. This is not a separate Batman, and it is best not to change people midway.

He looked at Tim Burton and continued: "Furthermore, this role requires a long period of training and fitness. Given Kilmer's age, he may not be able to persist in several months of high-intensity training."

"Hold a large-scale audition, hold one specifically for this role." Tim Burton was not obsessed with his candidates, and it was impossible for Kilmer to sign a long-term contract with Warner Bros.

Any normal actor who already has some fame will not easily sign a long-term contract with any production company, which is equivalent to blocking his own way out.

Those who can meet this condition can only be newcomers who are eager to get ahead, or actors who are looking for a transformation, so he directly proposed to select through auditions.

Wayne nodded. "That's what I mean, but you need to host the audition, and I still need to keep an eye on the post-production work of "The Return of the Clown."

"No problem, I'll finish the work at hand as soon as possible when I get back."

After the simple exchange, Wayne and Tim Burton left the Warner Tower together. We still have to wait for the other party to formally join the group before we can talk about specific matters. Now we can only talk briefly.

In fact, Wayne's most suitable candidate for Batman is definitely Christian Bale. However, this British actor has just entered Hollywood. In his early twenties, no one knows whether his acting skills can support this role.

The audition invitation must be sent to Christian Bale, and it will all depend on his performance.

In Wayne's memory, this British actor can be regarded as a representative of professionalism. His body is like a balloon, able to gain or lose weight in a short period of time. Regardless of whether he is healthy or not, every director will definitely like such an actor.

Judging from Wayne's current appeal, there must be many actors who want this role. Coupled with the investment of hundreds of millions of dollars in the film, it is estimated that many famous actors may come to audition by then.

It shouldn't be difficult to find a suitable one.

After signing the contract, Wayne put his energy back into post-production. The sooner "The Return of the Joker" is completed, the more he can shift his energy to "Batman."

The next day, the media also reported the news about the "Batman" project.

"Although director Wayne Greenberg only made four films, his box office success was higher than the last. The previous year's "Joker" completely ignited the world. This "Batman" is Wayne Greenberg's - Another comic book adaptation after Greenberg's "Joker", the story will also take place in the same time and space. This is a new attempt. Faced with investment pressure of hundreds of millions of dollars, Tim Burton said: Wayne -The last thing Greenberg probably needs to worry about is box office results..."

Putting down the "Los Angeles Times" in his hand, Ector Henry sat in the park, holding a half-eaten hamburger in one hand, taking out his mobile phone with the other hand, and dialed his girlfriend.

Since graduating from college, they, a group of Wayne fans, have gone their separate ways, and everyone is working hard to find a job. To this day, Ector Henry can still remember what happened when they watched "Joker" together.

They watched the movie together, applauded silently, and then went back to the dormitory together to fill out reviews for "Joker" on the IMDB website, and ranked the film at second place in the top 250.

Although not many people know about this website now, and its members are all senior movie fans, Ector Henry has always believed that this website will definitely become popular in the future.

After the call was connected, the voice of his girlfriend Daisy came from the other side.

"Honey, how was your interview? Damn it, I swear if you hadn't found a job yet, I would have definitely left this company. Those leaders are vampires and they try their best to exploit us interns every day... Honey?"

"Oh, dear, I'm sorry, it seems that the company I went to this morning has gone bankrupt again." Mentioning this made Ector Henry feel very embarrassed.

"But I have good news for you!"