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As in the past, the recruitment of actors, directors, and other behind-the-scenes positions was quickly distributed through media recruitment, agency announcements, and guild announcements.

Ronan's focus was still on the director.

The role of an excellent director in the film is self-evident, and Shahai Entertainment has initially contacted several directors.

Someone also recommended the director to Ronan.

In a coffee shop in Burbank, Anne Hathaway had just returned to Los Angeles after Christmas in New York. After hearing that Shahai Entertainment was looking for a director for Summer of Jeans, she quickly contacted Ronan and asked him to meet at Meet here.

The two have a very deep old relationship. Looking at Ronan across the way, Anne Hathaway asked with great concern: I heard that you are looking for a director for Summer of Jeans recently. Have you found a suitable candidate?

Ronan glanced at Anne Hathaway. Anne Hathaway has a bold and unrestrained personality. Sometimes she thinks things rough, but affected by the Hollywood environment, she is also a little cautious.

I have contacted a few directors. Ronan said simply, I haven't replied yet.

Hearing this, Anne-Hathaway felt relieved, if Ronan had already confirmed the director candidate, she would not need to say more.

Anne Hathaway said with a smile: I think there is someone who might be suitable.

Ronan asked directly: Who? Tell me.

Anne Hathaway stirred the coffee slowly and said, Gary Marshall, the director of The Princess Diaries I have worked with, has a lot of experience in shooting this type of film.

Hearing this name, Ronan thought about it seriously. In some respects, Summer of Jeans has many similarities with Princess Diaries, and can even be attributed to the same type of movie.

Anne Hathaway added: Director Garry Marshall also directed Rival Enemy, Pretty Woman and Runaway Bride before, and he is also good at movies with women as the protagonists.

Ronan nodded and said, I know something about Director Marshall.

Frankly speaking, the director recommended by Anne Hathaway is still very reliable.

But Ronan also had doubts, thought about Garry Marshall's situation, and asked: Annie,

How old is Garry Marshall? Are you seventy years old?

Anne Hathaway recalled, and said, Should be seventy-one soon.

What about his physical condition? Ronan expressed his greatest doubts.

After all, for a seventy-year-old director, you can't ask him to face high-intensity director work like a forty-fifty-year-old director.

Anne Hathaway immediately understood Ronan's worry, and said, He is in good health, and Disney intends to let him film the second part of The Princess Diaries.

Ronan nodded and said, Gary Marshall is also a good candidate. Annie, thank you for your recommendation.

Why are you being polite to me? Anne Hathaway said deliberately with a trace of dissatisfaction: Why did you suddenly meet me?

She said softly: I am the heroine of this project, and I hope the crew can find a good director.

Ronan laughed: Don't worry, Anne. I will definitely find the most suitable director for this project.

Anne Hathaway heard the meaning of Ronan's words and asked, There are other candidates at present.

Didn't I just say that I have contacted several directors, but have not responded yet. Ronan said casually: The company still needs to investigate according to the actual situation.

Even if he has an unusual relationship with Anne Hathaway and has many special exchanges, Ronan will not just listen to her recommendation on such an important job and make a hasty decision.

Anne Hathaway is the heroine, she is very concerned about the future director, and asked: Can you know which director candidates are there?

Ronan pondered for a while, and said: The focus of contact before was Nancy Meyers, but she has not responded. This female director has a natural advantage in female subjects.

It's her. Anne Hathaway knew this famous female director: One of the best female directors in Hollywood right now.

Ronan said directly: The Garry Marshall you recommended is also good, and he will also become one of the main choices of Shahai Entertainment.

Having multiple candidates means having one more backup plan.

Needless to say, Garry Marshall has been cooperating with Julia Roberts before, and Garry Marshall is in charge of directing many of Dazui Zhu's best-selling love movies.

Nancy Meyers is a screenwriter. Currently, her most famous work is A Couple Born based on the children's book by German writer Erich Kestner, which made Lindsay Lohan popular. Super child star; the other is the famous 100% Men, which created a box office record for a female director.

Anne Hathaway chatted with Ronan about the movie and asked, Do you have time this weekend? Let's go to Las Vegas together?

Ronan shook his head: Sorry, Anne, I've been very busy at work recently. Seeing Anne Hathaway's slightly disappointed expression, he simply explained: I'm going to San Francisco the day after tomorrow, and I may stay there for a while.

Anne Hathaway pouted her lips and said, So busy.

Ronan smiled: I acquired an Internet company some time ago, and just completed the capital injection for share expansion. The company has made many adjustments. I need to go and have a look.

Okay. Anne Hathaway said very seriously: I will wait for you back in Los Angeles.

Ronan thought of staying in San Francisco for a while, so he took the initiative to invite: Annie, come to my place tonight, my chef has learned a few new dishes, are you interested in trying them?

Of course Anne Hathaway would not refuse, and said, Okay. She glanced at her watch: Where am I waiting for you?

Ronan thought for a while and said, You can go around casually, I have to go to Warner Studios, and I will call you after I finish my work.

Yes. Anne Hathaway nodded.

Ronan quickly left the cafe and drove to Warner Studios. This afternoon, he made an appointment with Jeffrey Abrams to discuss some things about Taken.

As early as when Ronan had just left Los Angeles for East Asia, Sandsea Entertainment had signed a director contract with Jeffrey Abrams for Taken, and Jeffrey Abrams was also hired by the crew With the assistance of production manager Steven Mark, formal pre-production work began.

Funds will be available after the new year.

In the studio's office, Ronan told Jeffrey Abrams: You don't have to worry about this, all the preparations are going according to plan.

Although Jeffrey Abrams is the first director of an official film, from 1990 to the present, he has worked as a screenwriter, actor and producer in Hollywood, and directed TV series. In terms of experience and ability Neither is a problem.

He said: Will all the funds be in place before the shooting starts?

Ronan replied with certainty: I have just successfully raised funds. He is also reassuring: The total financing amount of the first phase is as high as nearly 300 million U.S. dollars.

Jeffrey Abrams felt like taking a breath. Such a large amount of financing, let alone a project with a medium-to-low investment scale like Taken, even if two top Hollywood commercials were promoted at the same time. Big productions are no problem.

In an instant, Jeffrey Abrams was determined and said: Mr. Anderson, as long as there is no problem with the funds, I am confident that the filming will be completed in the middle of next year, and all post-production will be completed before November. I will definitely not delay next year's film. release plan.

He went on to say: For the sake of filming, I hope that during the preparatory period, the actors can have more adequate training.

Jeffrey Abrams sees things quite clearly and knows that he may not have enough weight in the face of Liam Neeson.

Ronan asked directly, What are your plans?

Jeffrey Abrams said: You told me that this movie was shot with as little CG effects as possible.

Yes. Ronan emphasized: I hope this film can give people a more realistic look.

Jeffrey Abrams stood up, opened a pair of sketches hanging on the wall, pointed to some design patterns, and said: In this way, the action effect that can directly achieve the most effective purpose is required in the shooting. Brian cleared all obstacles with agility.

Ronan quite approved: This is also the effect I want.

So, I have to arrange a lot of pre-shooting rehearsals for Liam Neeson, because I want him to do his best to complete the action of the film himself. Jeffrey Abrams said very seriously: Of course, I It's not going to make him jump off a bridge or crash a car, but he has a lot of fight scenes, so he needs to spend a lot of time rehearsing, which is very strict and demanding for him. After the pre-rehearsal, he must at least be able to Complete all the sparring scenes, which can also make the shooting more handy and freewheeling.

I see. Ronan could understand the meaning behind these words: Lim is doing fitness training. After the New Year, after completing the first phase of fitness training, he will join the crew and practice with action design. Don't worry, I have already communicated with Liam, and a lot of rehearsals are not a problem.

Jeffrey Abrams breathed a sigh of relief: That's fine.

Liam Neeson is the most famous actor in the crew and has been nominated for an Oscar. The communication problem with him is what worries Jeffrey Abrams the most.

Ronan said again: Liam Neeson is very dedicated, everything can go according to plan. If you have any questions, you can communicate with me in time.

He also chatted with Jeffrey Abrams about going to France for location shooting. Ronan left Warner Studios before he got off work. A call from Wey Ball.