Hollywood superstars: Start as a child star

Captain Jack

“You’re joking, Mr. Egger.” Claire said with a wry smile, “I’m just an ordinary working man~” ”

Haha~ I think the script outline of “Pirates of the Caribbean” is quite interesting. I support you to continue. Perfect!” Iger started talking about business.

“We really want to create an original work to boost Disney’s morale. The audience is tired of seeing our princesses, princes and little animals, and it’s time for some excitement.” Iger sighed, Talking about Disney’s current difficulties.

Disney adheres to family fun and audiences of all ages, and produces film and television works that are suitable for all ages; but on the other hand, it is too boring, and the audience has become tired of this happy atmosphere.

“So, I see you combine pirate ideas with supernatural curses… It’s time for Disney to break through its own shackles.” Iger said with emotion, “This time you can be bolder and don’t have to stick to G-rated movie episodes. You can Breakthrough.”

This decision is truly unprecedented for Disney.

Disney’s previous works all have the lowest G rating, which is a ‘healthy’ movie for all ages.

“Don’t worry, Manager Iger! We won’t let you down!” Albert and Lucio expressed excitedly.

“Mr. Egger, I will seriously assist the two screenwriters, don’t worry!” ”

Okay! Then I’ll wait for your good news! Hahaha!”

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On the way back, Claire, Albert, and Lucio , agreed to meet every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and the next day to discuss the script together.

As the script progressed, the three people found that their knowledge reserves could no longer keep up with the depth of the script’s content. They also asked General Manager Robert Egger to invite the famous historian Peter Twist as a historical consultant to attach a plausible and true history to the pirates and other protagonists in the Caribbean.

Trying to make the entire movie script appear more real and flesh-and-blood.

The screenwriters gave the story a specific time period, which was probably on the Caribbean Islands from the 1720s to the 1750s. That was a time in history when piracy was rampant.

Claire relied on her ‘prophet’ advantage to provide guidance to the writing team on the general direction and key settings.

Meeting again and again, revising version after version, the script that Claire was familiar with gradually became clear.

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“Who should play Captain Jack?” General Manager Iger looked at the still warm script in his hand and took a deep breath of his cigar.

“This is a middle-aged man in his thirties or forties. There are many people of this age group in Hollywood currently…” ”

However, this is an atypical male protagonist, not like Wei Guangzheng.” Screenwriter Albert shook his head and said , “For example, Tom Hanks cannot play such an evil male protagonist.” ”

Indeed, another Tom Cruise is not suitable either.” Iger also shook his head.

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Although Claire had other intentions and participated in writing the script, he never thought about playing Captain Jack from the beginning to the end. This role is so special, it was tailor-made for Johnny Depp and highly fits his personality.

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If anyone else were to play the role, there’s no guarantee that people would hate him.

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Seeing that everyone was in trouble, Claire decided to give it a push.

“Have you seen “Edward Scissorhands”?” Claire asked.

“‘Edward Scissorhands’?” Robert Egger wondered, “Johnny Depp?” ”

Yes, that’s Johnny Depp.” Claire added: “He was in “Edward Scissorhands,” the goth The decadent style of dress has a Captain Jack Sparrow feel.” ”

Well, you put it like this. Depp’s rebellious character and style are very consistent with Captain Jack Sparrow’s pirate identity!” Manager Iger suddenly felt like he had a sudden realization. .

“Hahaha, that’s a good idea. Let’s put Depp on the shortlist!”

Thinking about it carefully, Depp’s personality and appearance are really unique in the star-studded Hollywood. The more Egger thinks about it, the more suitable it becomes…

“Claire, I heard that you are working as a co-producer on “The Notebook” co-produced with New Line? When I saw it today, it was really extraordinary! You have that kind of temperament!” Robert Egger praised road.

“You are so complimentary. I mainly listened and learned from Mr. Sparks, the producer.” Claire said modestly.

“Then let’s talk about your character! Claire.” Robert Egger changed the subject.

“My idea is to play the second male lead – Will Turner!” Claire expressed her opinion.

“The blacksmith’s son, um…” Iger nodded, “Indeed, this role is suitable for you. You are in your early twenties and you can handle it… To be honest, at first I was worried that you wanted to play the role of Captain Jack. , I have been worrying for a long time trying to find a reason to reject you… Hahahaha~” Haha

~ Claire rolled her eyes in her heart. He is very self-aware, okay? If he really wanted to play Captain Jack Sparrow, at the beginning of the script, he would have deliberately guided the direction to be closer to his own age.

But he was worried that he would destroy the entire script and then shoot himself in the foot… So he thought for a long time and finally honestly put the original image of Captain Jack into the script.

“Manager Egg, the image of Captain Jack and I are too far apart. I don’t think I have the ability to shape it, so realistically speaking, the role of Will Turner is very suitable for me.” Claire said matter-of-factly.

“Well, Claire, you are very sincere and very smart!” Egger nodded with satisfaction. What he likes most is working with smart people, and smart people with sobriety!

“The entire crew is making urgent preparations. We need to start filming as soon as possible! Try to release it in the summer season next summer! This opportunity must not be missed before it comes again!” Iger is very anxious, or the whole Disney is very anxious.

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The rest of the actors’ contracts, remuneration, etc. are left to Roxy to negotiate.

“Claire, I didn’t expect that. You actually found a Disney second male character yourself!” Roxy was once again impressed by Claire.

Although Disney’s current business situation is somewhat unsatisfactory, a skinny camel is bigger than a horse. Disney has the deepest capital – IP, which can be eaten. This great company should never be underestimated.

Opinions and prospects for Disney’s development. Claire is undoubtedly more optimistic and certain than Roxy, which is the basic understanding of a reborn person.

The current Disney has not yet reconciled with Jobs, has not acquired Pixar Studio, has not acquired Marvel, has not acquired Lucasfilm, and even acquired 20th Century Fox in the year of Claire’s time travel, becoming the unquestionable third player in Hollywood. A big overlord!

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