The giant of light in the marvel world

The sponsor issue has been settled, and now that the money is in place, we can start work directly.

Richard immediately registered a new company, named "Planet Pictures". This can also be regarded as marking the first step for their Planet Daily to officially move towards a cross-field group enterprise.

The next step is to find someone.

After all, big dogs are big dogs. Since you want to invest, you must do your best. Stark simply allocated 300 million, far exceeding Richard's initial expectations.

Three hundred million? This is enough to make a top-notch money-burning blockbuster. He is worthy of being the most famous tycoon in Marvel, and he doesn't take money seriously at all.

As soon as he got the money, Richard began to think about how much rebate he could save for himself in the end.

Ahem, just kidding. Is Mr. Li that kind of black-hearted person?

Since there is such a big budget, there is no problem in equipping the movie with a luxurious lineup.

Richard took care of the producer's work himself, and the next step was to choose a director. Richard personally found an experienced director with a good reputation for his works. It is said that this director has directed many award-winning films and is a real big name.

However, when the director initially heard that he wanted to work for a new company like theirs, he refused. He looked at the producer who was only in his twenties. He looked like the kind of rich second generation who had too much spare money and no place to spend it and liked to play around. This production company had just opened and his resume was blank. Why? It doesn't even look reliable. Out of consideration for his own brand, the old director refused.

"Sorry, Mr. Li, but I think the kind of movie you are talking about may not be my style." The old director said politely, "Maybe you should consider finding a more suitable candidate."

"Don't say that, I think you are quite suitable." Richard said while handing over the check, "Our crew needs an experienced and capable director like you at the helm."

The old director frowned. He feels that this is not about money at all, but about the reputation he has accumulated throughout his life as a director. He shook his head and was about to push the check handed over to him, but inadvertently lowered his head and saw the last digit of the check.

Wait a minute, how many zeros are these?

The old director took the check naturally and nodded slightly like a master: "I think our film industry needs enthusiastic and energetic fresh blood like you, Mr. Li. I happened to think about it in the past two days. Make a movie related to a superhero theme. After all, this guy has been working hard for most of his life, and he needs to change his style occasionally."

Richard smiled and nodded in approval, and at the same time sincerely felt that Stark was a really powerful sponsor.

Sure enough, there is no problem in the world that money cannot solve. If so, it must be because the money is not available.

The next step for the movie is casting.

Richard had a headache when he thought about the casting problem of Iron Man. As a public superhero, Iron Man already has a certain image in everyone's mind, so the character they choose cannot be too different from Stark's existing image. Then you have to take into account Stark's own requirements to interpret his "genius and personality"

Why do I suddenly feel that life is so dark?

Who can I find to act in this? Looking for Robert Downey Jr.?

After checking, it seems that there is no such actor in this world, GG

Richard decided to think about this first and think about the casting of the other protagonist, Spider-Woman.

The old director said that after making films for so many years, he still has a wide network of contacts in the industry. He recommended several popular actresses to Richard one after another, and said that they were all invited by exception because of his reputation, otherwise such celebrities would generally not accept a new company like theirs. Film.

The old director also arranged for them to meet and talk with Richard one after another, and also arranged auditions. But he couldn't explain why, but Richard always felt dissatisfied, and finally rejected them all.

One of the actresses was wearing a very low-cut dress and a low-cut dress when she was having an interview with Richard. The pair of breasts were so dazzling. The makeup on her face was smeared like a monster, and she kept sending crazy hints of glances throughout the whole process.

"Mr. Li, are you free tonight?" She winked at Richard across the dining table.

Richard had a realization. oh? Could this be the thing in the legend?

With such skillful operation, this person must be a veteran in the industry.

"I'm free." Richard followed her words.

"Then why don't we talk about work tonight and let's have some fun together?"

"What fun can there be in a place like New York?"

"Of course it's fun." The actress chuckled and winked meaningfully, "Do you like playing games? The kind that two people can play?"

"I love to play."

"That's just right, I like to play too. What do you like to play?"

Richard tilted his head: "Let me think about it. Contra King of Fighters, Street Fighter? It's quite complicated to play. What do you like to play?"

Actress: "."

Richard finally rejected her too. In fact, he didn't have any bad feelings about the actor's behavior. After all, unspoken rules are a common phenomenon. Hollywood is like a big dye vat, and not everyone can keep their color after jumping in.

Richard had no intention of changing the status quo, but he knew who he was. As long as you stick to your own principles and bottom line, that's enough.

I have to say that many of the celebrities recommended by the old director are quite eye-catching, with fair skin and beautiful figures. But for some reason, after meeting and chatting with each of them, Richard felt that they were different from the image he wanted, and he always felt dissatisfied.

Look at Actor A, I think it's a bit too glamorous. When I looked at Actor B, I thought he was too tall. Actor C's temperament and style are so-so, but the chest feels a bit too grand.

Finally, he compiled his opinions and found that the person he had been comparing was Gwen herself.

Helpless, he finally went home to discuss it with Gwen.

"Ah? You want me to play myself?" Gwen blinked her big eyes blankly, and then her little head shook like a rattle, "How about that?"

Are you kidding me, going to play Spider-Woman on the screen? So no need to hide your identity?

"No, I mean, just as Spider-Woman," Richard said. "You don't need to take off your mask."

This idea also came to him this afternoon when he was having a headache about casting. It was inspired by the cartoon "Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends" he watched when he was a child. He vaguely remembered an episode in an old cartoon where Spider-Man personally went to a Hollywood studio to accept a film contract for a Spider-Man movie, and played himself in the movie to earn extra money.

So if bugs can do this, why can't they follow suit?

The more Richard thought about it, the more he thought it was a good idea. It downplays the identity behind the superhero mask and emphasizes the image of the hero itself.

For the same reason, Iron Man's appearance can be handled in the same way. Only Iron Man needs to appear in the movie, not necessarily the person inside the armor. Doesn't this also solve the casting problem of Stark?

In fact, this is what the audience really wants. What they want to see more is Iron Man on the screen. No one cares about what kind of life Stark has after taking off the armor. In other words, the "fun" of this kind of movie is the top priority. Everyone just wants to watch exciting fights and gorgeous special effects. Who cares about anything else?

What? An in-depth discussion on the connotation of a hero?

Producer Li Da said that was just a lie to investors. You haven’t made any money yet, so what’s the point of talking about it?

Haven’t you seen how MCU movies made their fortune? Haven’t you seen how the DCEU next door took off?

Haven't you learned a lesson from such a bloody example in your previous life?

Of course, in addition to this there is a small, inconsequential reason

That way, Richard doesn't have to spend a lot of money to hire big-name stars to star, and he can save a lot of kickbacks.