Chapter 920

After Marvel Studios was acquired by Guan Zu, it started to have money.

So, "Iron Man," the first movie in the Marvel Universe, began to be pushed rapidly!

Late October,

The casting for the protagonist Tony Stark began, and it took 10 days to finally select Robert Downey Jr.

Marvel Studios conference room,

Kevin Feige and Stan Lee met with Robert Downey Jr.

"Robert, very happy that you can be selected as the core character Iron Man for our Marvel Cinematic Universe plan……"

"Thank you very much Mr. Li, Mr. Feige……"

Robert Downey Jr. was very excited inside.

This year, he was already 41 years old,

In 1985, when Robert Downey Jr. was 20, he starred in "Weird Science," which was the first film Downey appeared in after stepping out of his father's protection; in 1992, he was nominated for the 65th Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in the biographical film "Chaplin."

However!

Soon, the proud him began to get addicted to drug powder and became a drug addict.

Then his wife divorced him, and took his daughter far away.

Then "prodigal son returned," started "quitting drugs"…… well, at least that's what the outside world said. But in that environment of Hollywood, the appearance was bright and beautiful, but drug addicts were everywhere, so it was unclear.

And in 2002, he "successfully" quit drugs and began to make a comeback.

But the movies and TV series he acted in were all so-so.

And this time, Robert Downey Jr. seized the opportunity of the 【Marvel Cinematic Universe Plan】 to star in Iron Man, which was absolutely a very good opportunity to turn over.

So he cherished this opportunity very much.

"Mr. Li, Mr. Feige……"

"When will my character contract be signed?"

Robert Downey Jr. was a bit impatient, hoping to sign the contract as soon as possible, so as not to lose everything.

Stan Lee: "Robert, I understand your expectation, but before signing the contract, you have one last thing to do."

Robert Downey Jr.: "What thing?"

Stan Lee: "Our Marvel Studios has been acquired by "Freedom Media Group", so, if you want to get this key character, you must get the approval of the Chairman of Freedom Media Group."

Robert Downey Jr.: "Ah?"

Stan Lee was also very satisfied with Robert Downey Jr.'s performance, reminding: "The boss is Chinese, if I remember correctly, you are Jewish…… so, you understand what I mean, right?"

Robert Downey Jr. was dazed: "Am I Jewish? No!"

Stan Lee laughed: "Good, I like this kind of talent!"

What Jewish, I'm not familiar with it at all!

……

……

At noon, Robert invited Kevin Feige and Stan Lee to dinner.

Afternoon,

Kevin Feige brought Robert Downey Jr. to Umbrella Property to meet Following Xiao Fu.

"Mr. Li!"

Robert Downey Jr. showered Following Xiao Fu with praise, what Umbrella Property is for the people, what Chinese leader.

Following Xiao Fu didn't know Robert, and was indifferent.

With his status, Robert was just a small fry on the side of the road.

Following Xiao Fu looked at Robert Downey Jr.'s information, and frowned for the first time:

"You are Jewish?"

Robert Downey Jr. quickly said: "Please rest assured Mr. Li, although I have Jewish blood, I don't care about this, and also, I believe in Buddhism."

Following Xiao Fu: "Ah?"

This was really a bit surprised.

Buddhism?

Forget it, this is not important.

Following Xiao Fu instead valued his Jewish identity, he liked ravaging Jewish people the most.

"Giving you this role is fine, but there is one condition, it needs to be written into the contract."

"Please speak!"

"The condition is: in the future, you must have positive responses to Chinese people in public, for example, you cannot be rude, for example, you cannot have inappropriate discriminatory remarks. In addition, if there is large-scale positive public opinion about Chinese people, you need to support it in public. And regarding large-scale negative public opinion about Chinese people, you need to oppose it in public."

"The initial breach of contract penalty is $50 million, and then it will continuously rise according to the movie box office, with no cap. The term is for life."

Aren't you Jewish?

I will force you to say Chinese people are good.

NTR!

Robert Downey Jr. was stunned for a moment, and quickly said: "Mr. Li, don't look at me as Jewish, but I have always yearned for Eastern culture, I have even practiced Chinese Kung Fu……"

Robert Downey Jr. waved his fists to prove he wasn't lying,

Swish swish swish……

Punched a few times, there was a pattern, but not much.

Following Xiao Fu's mouth twitched.

Turtle fist, right.

"Hahaha~~~ you punch well! Very much the charm of Eastern boxing…… Good, this role is handed to you!"

Finally,

Robert Downey Jr. happily signed the contract:

Not a contract for a single movie, but 4+4+5……

4 (starring) + 4 (Avengers) + 5 (guest appearance) = 13 movie contracts.

……

The starring contract was signed, and next was the start of large-scale casting.

Important roles were all signed with series contracts, not single-movie contracts.

Moreover, important roles also signed positive feedback clauses aimed at Chinese people.

……

……

Guan Zu's Hollywood plan naturally didn't just stop at the Marvel Universe plan.

Just 3 days before the election,

Following Xiao Fu gathered Chinese directors and actors in Hollywood for a dinner at the Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills.

……

The evening in Los Angeles in October carried a chill,

The "Peninsula Hotel" in Beverly Hills was full of black luxury cars.

Although Los Angeles had burned more than half, there were still many rich people.

James Wan got out of the car, his heart surging.

Brothers!

I waited for 10 years!

I finally waited for the opportunity to turn over!

I don't want to prove how great I am……

"Director Wan!"

"Miss Liu, Mr. Ma~~~"

It turned out to be Lucy Liu and Tzi Ma walking over side by side.

Tzi Ma wore a simple jacket, holding a cup of coffee he just bought.

Lucy Liu wore a capable white suit, with exquisite makeup.

Lucy Liu, born in Queens, New York, USA in 1968, at 29 played the Chinese-American female lawyer "Wu Ling" in "Ally McBeal" (1997), counterattacking from a temporary actor to a fixed cast member, winning an Emmy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.

Then in 2000, she played a nimble and intelligent Kung Fu master in "Charlie's Angels."

Then in "Kill Bill" (2003), she played the martial arts-skilled female villain "O-Ren Ishii."

She could be considered a Chinese actor with relatively high fame in Hollywood.

Soon,

The three walked into the private room and saw Justin Lin and Jason Wong, as well as more than 20 other Chinese people, all of whom were Hollywood directors, actors, and staff.

Among them, the more famous one was Justin Lin.

He directed "The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift" and achieved good results, was appointed as the director of "Fast & Furious 4," and officially stepped into the ranks of famous American Hollywood directors.

Waited for another 10 minutes or so, people came one after another.

Soon,

James Wan looked left and right, and didn't see the iconic Chinese actor—James Hong.

He didn't come?

James Hong was born in the United States in 1929, his ancestral home was Taishan, Guangdong, and he lived in Hong Kong before the age of 10. He participated in more than 700 film and television works such as "Blade Runner," "Chinatown," and "Everything Everywhere All at Once."

However, this person was very funny.

In past Hollywood movies, his roles were mostly laundry workers, restaurant owners, etc., and were often rescued by superheroes played by white people. Then he constantly talked about the bitterness of Chinese filmmakers in Hollywood, only able to play some marginal characters.

Then, in '89, he wrote, directed, and starred in a movie "The Vineyard."

He was the protagonist himself, and then played a "uglified" Chinese image class Fu Manchu movie.

In short, a very "eccentric" actor.

Then he was discovered by Li Qiao for his dark history and was kicked out of this gathering directly.

……

"Everyone, sorry to keep you waiting."

A steady voice came from behind.

James Wan, Justin Lin, and others turned their heads and saw Li Fu walking over in a dark suit with a smile on his face, followed by secretary Li Qiao.

"Mr. Li!"

"Good evening, Mr. Li!"

All the Chinese people greeted respectfully.

They naturally recognized Following Xiao Fu.

If it weren't for Following Xiao Fu, if it weren't for Umbrella Property, the status of Chinese people in California would probably still be at the bottom of society, and even black people could discriminate against them.

And now, everything was different.

"Sit down, everyone~~~"

Li Fu gestured for everyone to sit down.

"I invited everyone here today because I want to chat with you about the issue of the status of Chinese people in Hollywood movies."

Everyone sat upright.

Their hearts were surging.

The opportunity for Chinese people has come!

With the strength of Umbrella Property, it could absolutely push this matter.

Following Xiao Fu's gaze swept over everyone:

"You have all been in Hollywood for so long, what Chinese roles are like, I don't need to say more, right?"

"The scripts the actors get are either 'thugs who know Kung Fu' or 'insidious villains'."

"Or simply clowns."

"Occasionally there is a positive role, and the lines don't add up to a few sentences."

He pointed to Lucy Liu beside him: "Miss Liu played "Charlie's Angels," is that outstanding enough? But after that, nine out of ten scripts that came to her were asking her to 'fight again'."

"And Hollywood movies output globally, output their ideology, and instill their concepts into people all over the world."

"When we Chinese appear frequently in front of foreigners as clowns and non-positive roles, we Chinese, and the Chinese culture behind us, will also be discriminated against by the world."

"We Chinese come from China, have thousands of years of cultural inheritance, and have our own cultural confidence……"