Ding Shuo was a little speechless by Robert Downey Jr.'s unyielding attitude.
He already knew the other party's purpose here, so he might as well lay his cards on the table.
"Are you here for a jog or to look for me?”
Robert Downey Jr. was stunned by Ding Shuo's direct question.
Then, he mustered up his courage and nodded, admitting it.
"Alright, actually, I came here specially to wait for you.”
"I heard that Marvel is going to shoot Iron Man. I'm a veteran Marvel fan myself and I especially like Iron Man.”
"That's why I've always had a dream, to play Iron Man one day.”
"I've already been to Marvel's headquarters, but they said that the casting rights are in your hands.”
"So I came here. I've been waiting here for a week, hoping to meet you so that I can ask you for an audition in person.”
Robert Downey Jr., who was over 40 years old, desperately needed a chance to get rid of the box office poison.
And Iron Man, which had invested more than 150 million USD and was extremely popular.
This was undoubtedly the best opportunity for him to make a comeback.
Therefore, he did not hesitate to choose the action that a rookie would do, hoping to get an opportunity from Ding Shuo.
After hearing Robert Downey Jr.'s words, Ding Shuo sized him up seriously.
From an audience's point of view, Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man was very good.
Even in the hearts of many movie fans, they felt that Robert Downey Jr. had brought Iron Man to life.
Of course, from the perspective of the investors, the outcome might not be so wonderful.
After all, Robert Downey Jr. had successfully made a comeback with Iron Man.
He started to raise the price…
By the time he filmed " The Reunion 3," his salary was as high as 100 million USD.
From the perspective of movie fans, they might think that he was worth the price.
Ding Shuo was now the boss of Marvel, so he naturally couldn't accept this fact.
I made you famous, and you still want to earn so much money. Am I a sucker?
However, the opportunity to make Robert Downey Jr. raise the price in the original time and space was when he was filming Iron Man.
The Marvel people weren't very confident either.
He didn't expect the " Reunion " series to be so popular.
Therefore, he didn't sign a restrictive contract with Robert Downey Jr. in advance.
However, the current situation was completely different. Ding Shuo knew how successful the Avengers Alliance's film project would be.
He could also eliminate the possibility of Robert Downey Jr. raising the price through the contract.
Therefore, Ding Shuo, who was confident, smiled and said to the nervous Robert Downey Jr.,""There's no need for an audition. I have high hopes for you!”
"Since you want to act and think you can act well, then just do it!”
Robert Downey Jr. was so shocked that he doubted his ears.
He didn't expect that the male lead of a 150 million USD movie would be decided just like that.
Moreover, this male lead actually belonged to her.
At this moment, Robert Downey Jr. truly felt that his fate was decided by someone else.
While he envied Ding Shuo for deciding the fate of others with a single word, he was also ecstatic from the bottom of his heart.
He repeatedly bowed to Ding Shuo to express his gratitude.
"Mr. Ding, I really don't know how to express my gratitude to you!”
"The opportunity you gave me this time can simply change my life.”
"I…I…In short, I will definitely make 'Iron Man' a good film. Even if it costs me my life, I will not hesitate!”
Robert Downey Jr. might be saying this from the bottom of his heart.
But to Ding Shuo, it was meaningless.
If the male lead died on the set of Iron Man, it might even affect his plans.
Therefore, Ding Shuo only smiled and said,"Alright, don't be so agitated."”
"I don't need you to sacrifice your life to make Iron Man, but I need you to make a few more Iron Man films.”
"Do you have a signed agency now?”
When Robert Downey Jr. heard Ding Shuo's words, he immediately looked embarrassed.
"No, my current manager is my fiancée!”
The reason why it was awkward was that he had been too lousy all these years. No agency was willing to deal with him.
Ding Shuo also understood the inside story, so he didn't pursue the matter and only nodded.
"If you don't have a management company, then sign with Brilliant Films!”
"Tomorrow, go to Brilliant Movies and Television and report to the CEO, Phil.”
"He will give you a ten-year contract and sign a contract with you for ten movies. The total amount is 200 million US dollars!”
Robert Downey Jr. was dumbfounded. He asked in disbelief,""You…How much did you say the total amount was?”
In Hollywood today, the upper limit of a film's salary was only about 20 million dollars.
No one was willing to hire a loser like Robert Downey Jr., who only had a salary of a few hundred thousand dollars.
Now, Ding Shuo had given him a contract for ten movies, with a total amount of 200 million US dollars.
This was treating him as an A-list big shot. He even suspected that Ding Shuo had mistaken him for someone else.
Ding Shuo waved his hand and said," The total amount is 200 million USD. You can talk to Phil about the details tomorrow. I still have to run!"”
After that, Ding Shuo's assistant gave Robert Downey Jr. a business card and continued his morning run with Ding Shuo.
Two hundred million USD seemed like an exaggeration.
However, considering that this was the total remuneration for ten movies, it was normal.
This price was only one-third of the total salary of the original Robert Downey Jr. in the nine Marvel movies.
At the same time, Ding Shuo would also get people to add various restrictions to the contract.
So that Robert Downey Jr. would not have the chance to raise the price.
……
The next morning, Ding Shuo received a call from Phil, the president of Brilliant Pictures under his name.
Phil reported," Boss, Robert Downey Jr. has been signed. The contract is also in accordance with your requirements. If he breaks the contract, he will have to pay a billion dollars!”
Ding Shuo was not surprised by this result, because Robert Downey Jr. had no choice at all.
This was his only chance to make a comeback.
Therefore, he only nodded and casually said,"Well done!"
Phil continued,"About the female lead of Iron Man, Virgin. Do you have any ideal actors for Potter?”
The only female celebrities under Ding Shuo were Si Jiali and Moldy.
Moldy was a singer, and Ding Shuo didn't want her to act.
As for Scarlet, she was indeed an actress.
However, he was the best candidate for the Black Widow in Ding Shuo's mind, so he naturally would not let her play the role of Virgin. Potter.
At the same time, Phil's words also made Ding Shuo understand something.
"Why?" he asked playfully. Do you have someone to recommend?"
"Heh, I'm not recommending anyone," Phil explained.”
"It's just that two Oscar-winning actresses came to me because they didn't have your contact information.”
"They all expressed their interest in the female lead role of Iron Man.”
"I want to invite you to meet up for dinner!”
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