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In the lounge, Ronan was slowly drinking a cup of black tea, while Tom Cruise and Will Smith were reading the script very seriously, stopping to think about it from time to time.

These two people are not highly educated, but they have worked in the industry for many years, and they still have some judgment on scripts.

The script was created by two typical Hollywood screenwriters according to the Boston style and Hollywood model. Except for the main frame, it is completely different from the Hong Kong version of Infernal Affairs.

In fact, in these two versions, you can also see some helplessness.

The East has a high degree of acceptance of Western culture, but Westerners generally reject Eastern culture.

The response caused by the two versions of Infernal Affairs can be said to reflect this aspect.

Many people once said that The Departed Walker was shot very well, and many people said that it was very badly shot. Most people would think that the original version is better. The remake version has no boss and undercover morals and brotherhood, but Honestly, who would expect Americans to understand this.

Sometimes, it has to be said that good movies are global, but they are also regional.

When Ronan was living on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, the dispute over the Hong Kong version and the American version was a bit similar to tofu brains. After all, who is good and who is bad, each has its own reasons.

It can only be said that regions and social environments have brought about inevitable differences.

Just like Ronan, starting from personal preferences, the Hong Kong version must be more exciting and beautiful, but considering the future response and profitability of the project, Americanization is a must.

Will Smith put down the script first, turned his head to look at Ronan first, and then at Tom Cruise. Seeing that Tom Cruise was still watching very seriously, he didn't speak, but talked to Ronan Same, waited patiently.

Tom Cruise had a very serious disorder when he was young. Even though he was later cured by Scientology, his speed of reading books and newspapers was slower than ordinary people.

Ronan heard from many people that after graduating from the twelfth grade in the UK and the US, there are many people who cannot understand normal written expressions. On the other side of the Pacific Ocean, if this happens after high school graduation, it is called illiteracy or IQ arrears...

English doesn't seem to be the case.

Ronan himself has never encountered this kind of problem, so he doesn't know much about it.

But the fact that Tom Cruise's disorder was cured by Scientology,

It's hard for Ronan to understand. The guess may be that Tom Cruise's ability gradually increases with age and experience, and it's just natural.

After waiting for another half an hour, Tom Cruise also put down the script.

Ronan asked directly, How is it?

Will Smith nodded slightly, and asked, Is this based on the two movies I just watched?

It seems different. Tom Cruise said slowly: The main frame is very similar, but the background and story are all Americanized.

Ronan spread his hands and said, I plan to shoot a movie that will be screened in North America. It must be Americanized. Maybe you haven't noticed that the original movie has already been screened in North America.

Will Smith was curious: Why haven't I seen it? Although there are some forms of expression that I can't understand, the film is very exciting. If I watch it, I will definitely be impressed.

Ronan simply explained: When there were the most screening theaters, there were only a dozen or so, and the embassy film industry did not dare to invest more.

Tom Cruise is also a man with a film company: Prevent losses?

Yes. Ronan thought about it and said, It seems that the cost has not been recovered yet.

He straightened his face: What I'm telling you is this new film project, based on the adaptation of these two Hong Kong films, a film set in the United States will be shot.

Tom Cruise nodded slowly, and Will Smith gently pinched his ears: Have you got the copyright?

Ronan smiled: Of course, the copyright is in the hands of Shahai Entertainment. He directly asked: Tom, Will, are you interested in the two leading actors?

Tom Cruise was very decisive: I took this project.

Will Smith suddenly laughed and said, Ronan, it seems that we are going to cooperate for the third time.

Ronan didn't expect the two people to agree so simply, and said: I prepared a lot of arguments to persuade you, but you didn't give me a chance at all. All the arguments I prepared were in vain. I'm really disappointed.

You won't have this kind of opportunity. Tom Cruise said seriously: Ronan Anderson's project is now a guarantee of success in Hollywood.

Will Smith shrugged: I am now the beneficiary of your cooperation, you don't need to convince me. Instead, Ronan, I want to hug your big thick legs!

Ronan pointed to Will Smith and said, You'd better hug the thick legs of Sister Williams.

Tom Cruise also laughed: It suits Will's appetite.

Although this is a project adapted from an oriental film, and the script can only be written in a satisfactory manner, Tom Cruise and Will Smith have almost no doubts about it. Do we need to doubt the project initiated by Ronan?

Okay. Ronan clapped his palms together: Stop joking, let's get down to business.

Will Smith interrupted him: Wait, Ronan, I have one condition.

You have a lot of things to do. Ronan looked at Will Smith helplessly: Don't be verbose, just speak directly.

Will Smith reminded: Do you remember our agreement?

How could Ronan remember so much, and asked in confusion, A promise? What kind of promise?

Will Smith didn't answer, but looked to the other side: Tom, do you remember?

Tom Cruise thought for a while and asked, Will, you mean the three of us are in the same movie?

Will Smith snapped his fingers: That's right, we made an agreement on the golf course.

Ronan was speechless for a moment, and said with an expression on his face: You two big brothers, what do you mean? Are you planning to use me, a little actor who is not well-known, to set off how good your acting skills are?

To be a man, you have to be trustworthy. Will Smith said convincingly: Ronan, this is what you often say.

Ronan patted his forehead: We'll discuss this later, let's talk about the two of you first.

Tom Cruise didn't want to embarrass Ronan too much, and took the initiative to answer: I have no problem, let the people from Sandsea Entertainment talk to my agent.

Will Smith nodded and said, I'm fine. I'll notify my agent later.

The intention of the two superstars to play the two leading roles has been achieved. Of course, Ronan will not discuss the specific conditions with Tom Cruise and Will Smith personally, and it is also very inappropriate. Just talk to the agent slowly.

Ronan said: I will formally notify Shahai Entertainment tomorrow.

Tom Cruise asked curiously: Who are you going to invite as the director?

Don't worry, it must be a top-tier director. Ronan said the name directly: The first person I plan to invite is Martin Scorsese.

Will Smith said: The gangster movie is the type that Martin Scorsese is best at.

Tom Cruise asked again: When do you plan to start filming?

Ronan said truthfully: You are all very busy people. After we coordinate the schedule, we will decide on the specific shooting and production time.

Okay. Tom Cruise agreed.

Will Smith interjected: It's true that I have a very tight schedule. Next year, I will be doing the voice of DreamWorks' Shark Gang and some reshoots of Me and Robot.

Ronan looked at Tom Cruise, and Tom Cruise said: I want to participate in the post-production of War of the Worlds, in addition to preparing for Mission: Impossible 3.

Ronan nodded lightly, considered the two people's words together, and said: In addition, it depends on the contact between Sand Sea Entertainment and Martin Scorsese, and the script needs to be adjusted. Start pre-production, release in 2005, goal is Oscar in 2006!

Tom Cruise and Will Smith's eyes widened at the same time.

Is this film going to hit the Oscars? Tom Cruise asked, Is there any hope?

Will Smith also said with concern: Tom and I are not Oscar's favorite people.

Ronan shrugged slightly: Who knows the result if you don't try?

If I remember correctly, The Departed won two awards for best director and best picture at a certain Oscar ceremony, but nothing for the performance award.

The two leading actors at the time were Leonardo DiCaprio and Matt Damon.

The former is cooperating with Martin Scorsese to shoot The Aviator, and the latter is making final preparations for the shooting of Bourne 3.

Both of them are so busy, Ronan is too embarrassed to disturb them.

Of course, if the protagonists are replaced by Tom Cruise and Will Smith, no one can guarantee whether they will be nominated for an Oscar for acting.

But the two can also bring strong box office appeal.

The first choice for the director must be Martin Scorsese. Once The Departed Walker won a big win at the Oscars. Although Martin Scorsese is not a key factor, sympathy points and seniority points must have played a role.

This kind of film, if you don't go for the prize, it will be difficult to generate a large profit.

Ronan chatted with Tom Cruise and Will Smith for a whole afternoon before the two took their leave.

The next day, Shahai Entertainment began to formally contact their agent. Since this is a standard film for the Oscars, it can be classified as an art film. Tom Cruise and Will- Smith only asked for a friendly price, and each received $12 million in salary.

Of course, their agents are not simple. After all, agents must fight for the interests of their clients, and it is impossible for the actual remuneration of the two superstars to be too lower than the normal value.

In the end, in addition to the basic remuneration, the two also have a 4% share of the North American box office.

The production budget for The Departed is likely to be around $80 million, which is a bit high for an award-winning film.

Ronan is also trying to find ways to reduce the initial investment, such as soliciting advertising sponsorships and applying for tax rebates.

It is no exaggeration to say that with Tom Cruise and Will Smith here, it is not difficult to find advertisers to sponsor.

Since there is such a natural advantage, of course it must be used.