Chapter 59

Once this ratio is exceeded, the possibility of the film failing is greatly increased.

This point, Kevin has to admit, is much stronger than the chaos in the entertainment industry in his previous life.

Actors take away 80% or even 90% of the production cost, what kind of ghost movie or TV series will be made.

Kevin looked left and right and confirmed that the key personnel were all there before confirming:

"Then start the interview, no problem."

Others nodded their heads one after another. Among the Batman crew, he has the three positions of producer, director, and screenwriter, as well as the identity of an investor.

There is no need to say much about the right to speak.

At the beginning of the interview, the actors lining up outside entered different offices for interviews one after another according to the roles they wanted.

Mainly on Kevin's side, they are mainly responsible for interviewing the actor who plays the leading actor Batman.

For other supporting roles, Kevin was handed over to Zack Snyder and his classmate Mitt.

Yes, cinematographer Mitt, after so many movies with Kevin, was put in the position of assistant director by Kevin.

However, the industry of directing is also a profession that relies on talent.

Whether he can cross the steps of assistant director and director also depends on his classmate's performance. If he is really capable, Kevin doesn't mind investing millions of dollars for him to make movies.

One actor after another came in for the interview in order.

Chapter 96 Deciding on Batman's Candidate

Soon, someone unexpected by Kevin came over.

"Cruise, why did you come to interview Batman?"

Kevin greeted Tom Cruise standing in front of him.

Cruise also responded with a smile:

"Batman, but the ultimate dream of every American, especially if you directed it, I'm just here to give it a try."

"It's not impossible if you can lower your pay."

Kevin asked tentatively.

Cruise just made a haha, how is this possible, the salary goes up, if he doesn't cherish it himself, others will not take him seriously.

He can promise Steve Kevin a reduction in his salary today, and someone else will ask him to lower his salary tomorrow. His status as a superstar has fallen to the bottom in an instant.

Cruise directly explained his purpose:

"Kevin, what are you doing tonight? I want to invite you to dinner?"

Kevin nodded, Tom Cruise's network is still somewhat useful.

"Then wait until my interview is over."

Cruise and Kevin made an appointment and left.

Next, we entered the endless interview time.

The process is very boring.

As Batman, acting is not important, or there are too many places to operate. In the area of ​​the mask, people can only see his eyes and a mouth.

In the whole plot, there are not many appearances.

But what Kevin wants is to take off his mask and be graceful.

Put on the mask, The Dark Knight.

This requires the quality of the actors.

After interviewing dozens of actors, Kevin also had a bit of a headache.

Batman's actors are really hard to find. If he can't find them, Kevin wants to go directly to the audition to find pure amateurs.

"Next person!"

Kevin stared blankly at the actor in front of him and introduced himself.

"Director Kevin, hello, my name is Christian Bale."

"I starred in a war movie directed by Spielberg…"

Kevin was suddenly shocked, this name was too familiar to him.

It is the original Batman in the Nolan Dark Knight trilogy, but Christian Bale seems to be young at this time.

Can he act well?

Kevin took a careful look at Christian Bale's resume, raised his spirits, smiled, and asked directly:

"You're only 21 years old, do you think you can play the role of Batman well?"

Although he asked, Kevin has already decided that as long as Christian Bale's acting skills are not too bad, he will be appointed.

For nothing else, in the minds of Americans, he is the second most popular Batman actor among all the actors who have played Batman.

As for the first one, it was the first time Batman was brought to the big screen.

This kind of first love complex cannot be offset by someone who plays well.

Again, this proves that Christian Bale does act like Batman.

Of course, what Kevin feels here is that what he is performing is what the American audience wants, as to whether it is in line with the comics.

That definitely doesn't fit.

However, Kevin's directing philosophy has been emphasized many times before, and he does not pursue authenticity.

What he pursues is what the audience thinks is true, and what is false.

Christian Bale shook hands nervously and said:

"Yes, I think I can."

Kevin picked up two separate scripts from the table and handed them to Christian Bale.

"Okay, then please act out the scenes of Batman with and without a mask."

Christian Bale took over the script and quickly checked it.

Kevin pondered the background of Christian Bale.

At the age of 13, he starred in a Spielberg movie, saying he was okay, and no one believed him when he said it.

However, he is always British, and theoretically there should be no connections on the Hollywood side.

unless···

Kevin looked at his appearance again, and then suddenly realized.

Black hair, black eyes, hook nose, this is a typical Jewish appearance, plus he starred in Spielberg, a Jewish movie.

Apparently, it was mutual aid among the Jews.

Just thinking about it, Christian Bale's performance is over.

If Kevin had to express it in one sentence, it would be immature, but it was not irreparable.

"Take off your shirt!"

Kevin said directly.

Christian Bale also took off his shirt without hesitation, revealing solid muscles, but these muscles are very restrained, and they are always so inconspicuous if they don't take off one piece.

Kevin nodded, it was okay, but he needed to be stronger.

Here we have to talk about American aesthetics. Whether it is a handsome man or a tough guy, American male stars will always have abs.

This is their mainstream appreciation of aesthetics.

On the contrary, it is hard to say that Japan and South Korea's kind of motherhood is not deliberately guided by the United States.

"Christian Bale, your body is still too thin. I need you to gain 20 to 30 pounds in two months. Is there a problem?"

Christian Bale looked happy, and Steve Kevin's words almost ruled him.

Although I don't know why Steve Kevin chose himself, he was almost defeated by the great happiness of being this lucky one.

"No problem, I can do it, Director Kevin!"

Kevin nodded.

"Three days later, my assistant will notify you whether you are finally hired."

"Okay, thank you, Director Kevin!"

Christian Bale leaves with a huge sense of excitement.

The producer sent by Warner, after the actor left, couldn't help but ask:

"Director Kevin, I absolutely trust your vision, but…is he too young?"

Kevin is very confident:

"Trust me, he's going to be America's favorite Batman."

Seeing that Kevin was so confident, the producer nodded suspiciously.

After all, Kevin owns 30% of his investment, so he can't make fun of his investment.

Batman's interview took a day, and after interviewing hundreds of actors, Kevin finally selected three actors.

Among them, Christian Bale is the youngest, but he is also the most optimistic.

The other two are Kevin's alternatives. If Christian Bale's figure is not up to standard, Kevin will also choose to replace him.

But if Christian Bale does it, Kevin will hand him Batman as well.

Get out of the morning movie and get in the car.

"Go to the Rolla Baller Hotel."

Sitting in the car, Kevin thought about Tom Cruise's purpose…

Chapter 97 The Seduction of Nicole Kidman

Rolla Baller Hotel is a mid-to-high-end western restaurant near Hollywood. It hosts countless star actors on weekdays.

Tom Cruise is also one of their loyal customers.

"Kevin, you're finally here."

Seeing Kevin come to the box he had reserved, Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman stood up to greet him at the same time.

If it is said that before Mission: Impossible, Tom Cruise's status was higher than him.

Then after the release of Mission Impossible and Pirates of the Caribbean, the status of the two has undergone earth-shaking changes.

In addition, they invited Kevin to dinner today, and they actually asked for something, which is why they were so polite.

"Cruise, if you have anything, just say it directly. If I can agree, I will agree."

"If you can't do it, don't embarrass me."

Having lived in the United States for a few years, Kevin has gradually become familiar with the straight-forward character of Americans, so he is straight to the point.

Nicole Kidman on the side gently pushed Cruise's hand.

Cruise said directly:

"I don't know, the heroine of Batman…"

"I gave Mila the heroine."

Kevin interrupted Cruise.

Cruise didn't say anymore after seeing this. In any case, as Nicole Kidman's husband, he gave enough.

He also fought hard for the opportunity, but Nicole Kidman was his wife after all.

And Mila is Kevin's woman, how could he let Kevin give up this opportunity to his woman.

"Come on, Kevin, try this hotel's signature dish!"