After buying Marvel, I became the king of Hollywood

Once this ratio is exceeded, the possibility of the film's failure is greatly increased.

This, Kevin had to admit, was much stronger than the chaos in the entertainment industry in his previous life.

The actors take 80% or even 90% of the production cost, what kind of ghost movie or TV series will be produced.

Kevin looked left and right, and after confirming that the key personnel were all there, he confirmed:

"Then start the interview, no problem."

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

The right to speak naturally needless to say.

The interview started, and the actors queuing up outside successively entered different offices for interviews according to the roles they wanted.

Mainly on Kevin's side, he is mainly responsible for interviewing the actor who plays Batman.

As for some other supporting roles, Kevin was handed over to Zach Schneider and his classmate Mitt.

Yes, cinematographer Mitt, after shooting so many films 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 step of assistant director and director also depends on the performance of his classmate. If he is really capable, Kevin doesn't mind investing several million dollars for him to make a movie.

Actors one after another came in for interviews in order.

Chapter 96 Deciding on the Candidate for Batman

Soon, someone unexpected to 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 is 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 the pay."

Kevin asked tentatively.

Cruise just laughed aloud, how could this kind of thing be possible, the salary went up, if he didn't cherish it, others wouldn't take him seriously either.

He can promise Steve Kevin to reduce his salary today, and someone else will ask him to reduce his salary tomorrow. His status as a superstar has instantly fallen to the bottom.

Cruise directly explained his intentions:

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

Kevin nodded, Tom Cruise's contact is still useful.

"Then wait until my interview is over."

Cruise and Kevin made an appointment before leaving.

Next, it entered the endless interview time.

The process is very boring.

As Batman, acting skills are actually not important, or there are too many places that can be manipulated. Around the mask, all people can see are 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 a handsome young man.

Put on your mask, dark knight.

This requires the quality of actors.

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

It's really hard to find Batman actors. If they can't be found, Kevin wants to audition directly and look for pure amateurs.

"Next person!"

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

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

"I starred in a Spielberg war movie..."

Kevin was shocked suddenly, he was too familiar with this name.

It is the original Batman in Nolan's 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, showed a smiling face, and asked directly:

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

Although asking this way, Kevin has already decided that as long as Christian Bale's acting skills are not too bad, he will be fixed.

Not for anything else, just because in the eyes of Americans, he is the Batman actor who ranks second in the audience's favorite list among all actors who have played Batman.

As for the first place, it was the first time Batman was put on the big screen.

This kind of first love complex cannot be offset by anyone who acts well.

Again, this proves that Christian Bale does have a Batman vibe.

Of course, what Kevin feels here is what American audiences want. As for whether it matches what is in the comics.

That definitely doesn't fit.

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

What he pursues is the truth that the audience thinks, the false truth.

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, so please act out Batman with and without the mask."

Christian Bale took the script and checked it quickly.

Kevin pondered Christian Bale's background from the sidelines.

He starred in Spielberg's movie at the age of 13. No one would believe him if he said he was okay.

But he is always British, and theoretically he should have no connections in Hollywood.

unless···

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

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

Obviously, this is mutual aid among the Jews.

Just thinking about it, Christian Bale's performance ended.

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

"Take off your shirt!"

Kevin said directly.

Christian Bale also took off his shirt without hesitation, revealing his 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's okay, but it needs to be stronger.

Here we will talk about the aesthetics of the United States. 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 the girlishness of Japan and South Korea was not deliberately guided by the United States.

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

Christian Bale's face brightened, and Steve Kevin's words almost confirmed him.

Although I don't know why Steve Kevin chose himself, the great happiness of being the lucky one almost crushed him.

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

Kevin nodded.

"After three days, my assistant will inform you whether you have been hired."

"Okay, thank you, Director Kevin!"

Christian Bale left with a huge sense of excitement.

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

"Director Kevin, I absolutely believe in your vision, but... is he too young?"

Kevin is very confident:

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

Seeing Kevin's confidence, the producer nodded dubiously.

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

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

Among them, although Christian Bale is the youngest, he is also his favorite.

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

But if Christian Bale did make it, Kevin would hand him Batman as well.

Walk out of the morning light movie and get in the car.

"To the Rollaball Hotel."

Sitting in the car, Kevin thought about the reason for Tom Cruise...

Chapter 97 Nicole Kidman's Seduction

Laura Baller Hotel is a mid-to-high-end western restaurant near Hollywood, and it receives countless stars and actors on weekdays.

Tom Cruise is also one of their loyal customers.

"Kevin, you're finally here."

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

If we say that before Mission: Impossible, Tom Cruise had a higher status than him.

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

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

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

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

After living in the United States for several years, Kevin has gradually become familiar with the straight-forward personality of Americans, so he also cut to the chase.

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

Cruz said directly:

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

"I gave Mira the heroine."

Kevin interrupts Cruise.

Cruise stopped talking when he saw this. In any case, as Nicole Kidman's husband, he has given enough.

He also tried his best to win the opportunity, but Nicole Kidman was his wife after all.

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

"Come on, Kevin, try the signature dish of this hotel!"