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In the office, Ronan sat quietly on the sofa, waiting patiently for Paul Greenglass to read the full script of Kingsman Agent.

The British director was worth the wait because he knew the other side was capable.

Speaking of Paul Greengrass, maybe not many people know him, but when it comes to the Bourne Movies directed by him, many movie fans must have seen them.

Ronan has done some superficial research on Paul Greengrass' shooting techniques and editing style, and even watched all his films from Flying Parts to Bourne Shadow 5.

Unfortunately, as a victim of the special 3D, Ronan watched Bourne Shadow 5 at that time and vomited sadly.

Just had a brief exchange, Paul Greengrass made a film in the 1980s, and later switched to the TV drama industry, and now he has just returned to the film industry from the TV industry, and he has only shot two films so far, and the one that has won Bloody Sunday from the Berlin Golden Bear is still missing.

After Paul Greengrass filmed Flying Thoughts, he came to Hollywood and failed to find a chance, then returned to the UK, won the Berlin Golden Bear Award for his second film Bloody Sunday, entered Hollywood again, and finally won the He won the directorship of the last two parts of The Bourne.

While reading the script, Paul Greengrass conceived a picture that fits his own style in his mind. Such an action movie with a high investment is a rare good opportunity, but the setting of the film's leading actor is like a joke.

Although he has never set foot in a commercial film, he also knows that the Arab is a bit out of line as an absolute protagonist.

Just say no? I was a little bit reluctant, came to Hollywood from England, wasn't it just to shoot the action movie I wanted to make?

Only action movies are the best carrier for the style he wants to try.

Paul Greengrass closed the script, went through the plot in his mind, and asked, Mr. Anderson, what kind of action movie do you want to make?

If it is too different from the style he envisioned, then there is no need to consider it.

Some directors shoot films with a strong personal style, and Ronan knows very well that Paul Greengrass happens to be one of them.

A director like this has extremely high requirements for style.

It is estimated that Paul Greengrass once came to Hollywood for a while and then went back, which is also related to not meeting the ideal film.

His set is undoubtedly a bit ahead of the current mainstream commercial action films in Hollywood.

Ronan is willing to try because he knows that there is a real market for a dazzlingly fast-paced action style.

In fact, lukewarm action movies have become outdated in the market. Michael Mann's The Wire is not a classic. The shootout clips even used the robbers to learn how to rob banks, but the slow pace led to When the film was released, it was far from reaching the expected market popularity.

The rhythm of an action movie must be fast. On the basis of being fast, it can also have an eye-catching style, and it will be closer to success.

For example, Michael Bay's action movies are so fast-paced that I can't wait to fly.

Ronan said slowly: I wrote the script. The film I envisioned has a simple and clear narrative, a clean director, a fast pace, and sharp action shots... How should I put it, the action scenes should try a little bit more. A super-short cut that's sharper than Michael Bay.

Paul Greengrass was silent, but clearly thinking.

Ronan's enough is enough. Although the director is relatively difficult to find, it doesn't have to be someone.

Paul Greengrass suddenly said: Hollywood blockbusters have always been high-cost, highly industrialized production models, which emphasize universality and exclude personalization. But the inherent action movie model is always tiresome. It’s like the new and dislike the old.”

Ronan nodded slightly, agreeing with his statement: It makes sense.

Pure Hollywood action movies are fast dying.

What Ronan said about the film concept just now was approved by Paul Greengrass. This kind of conceptual approval also aroused his interest in the position of director.

But for some things, he thinks it's best to say it in advance, so as to avoid unpleasant troubles later and end up in vain.

Paul-Greengrass added: I envisioned a style, hand-held photography, fragmentary editing, bullet-like fast pace.

He further said: Another point is that today's action shots always have various flaws, especially actors and action design. Fragmented sharp editing can not only make up for the lack of actors' actions, but also cover up the shortcomings of action design, creating The fierce and sharp action style brings a huge visual impact to the audience.

Ronan knew exactly what kind of style this was. After thinking for a while, he said, This is not too different from what I imagined. I can accept it. You are suitable for this director position.

You talk to my agent about the contract. Paul Greengrass is as crisp as his movie clip.

Ronan didn't talk nonsense, stood up and shook hands with him: It's a pleasant cooperation.

After sending Paul Greengrass away, Ronan and Dean agreed to talk about Paul Greengrass' director contract one day later.

Back at the office and called George Clint.

George, go check the copyright of a novel. Ronan ordered, It depends on who owns the film and television copyright of Robert Ludlum's Bourne's Identity.

If I remember correctly, the original author of the film and television copyright of this novel has already sold it.

George replied on the phone: Okay, I'll go right away.

Ronan put down the phone. In fact, after coming here, he inquired about the copyrights of many adapted movies, just like the Lord of the Rings series, the movie copyrights of many novels and even well-known documentary works, especially those published earlier. , the rights were sold long before the film was made.

Even, many of them have copyrights scattered in the hands of several people or companies.

Ronan suppressed the restlessness in his heart, knowing that he should not be in a hurry. The company has just entered the right track, and it is not a good thing to be too anxious.

The next day, Ronan and Dean negotiated on the director contract of Paul Greengrass. The two sides talked all day and reached an agreement relatively smoothly.

Director Paul Greengrass received a salary of 500,000 US dollars. He officially entered the crew of Kingsman from the signing of the contract. At the same time, he also served as a producer. He participated in the whole process of preparation, shooting and post-production, and had the right to make suggestions on editing.

The final editing rights are still in the hands of Ronan.

Once the director was selected, the preparations for Kingsman were accelerated. Due to the need to juggle two projects, plus issues such as crew account handling, Ronan asked George Clint to serve as the production manager of this project.

Of course, like the Human Purge Project, Ronan and the others can receive the corresponding salary for the crew in addition to the company's expenses.

Good industry practice in Hollywood, always followed.

Paul Greengrass is a very thoughtful director, and quickly recommended the action director to Ronan. After Ronan interviewed and confirmed that he was suitable, the action director joined the crew and began to design action routines and additional training based on Paul Greengrass' action ideas. Actor Muhammad.

A super Arabian special agent, wearing a white robe and a headscarf, flies over the eaves and walls, and easily kills hundreds of people...

This is just Ronan's unreliable idea. Paul Greengrass is a reliable director. The male protagonist in the preliminary design is of course not an Arabian costume who can become the center of the world wherever he goes, but a man with a high skill and black technology. A typical agent himself.

Ronan properly delegated a lot of power to George Clint and Paul Greengrass. He also hoped that Paul Greengrass would be able to make such a typical Hollywood film with an atypical Hollywood protagonist. Some of the better ones.

Reaper and Kingsman began to recruit actors on a large scale, and Ronan is also preparing to go to the Sun Denis Film Festival.

Coincidentally, Tony Koch also came to Los Angeles to inspect Hollywood on the spot, and Ronan simply took him along.