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Chapter 324 Candidate for the heroine (Earth)

In the contract of "Shang Qi 2", it is marked that Truman can participate in the casting and has the right to vote, but not the right to decide. The decision is still in the hands of Disney executives. Truman has a unique right, the right to deny, he can choose who he does not want.

"We have no reason not to choose Awkwafina. The world view of "Shang-Chi" needs an Asian and influential heroine."

Destin Crichton told everyone at the first casting meeting that in addition to Truman, Disney Chinese vice president Tang Jun, screenwriter Dave Callaham and others participated in the meeting.

The news that Marvel launched "Shang-Chi 2" did not cause much sensation in Hollywood. Under the reflection of big IPs such as "Deadpool 3", "Captain America 4", "Blade Warrior" and "Fantastic Four", "Shang-Chi 2" is not eye-catching.

The media is concerned about whether "Doctor Strange" and "Iron Man" can return on time, whether the female Iron Man in "Heart of Iron" will inherit the mantle of the film version of "Iron Man", whether the formation of the new "Avengers" is successful, and so on.

As for the budget, Tang Jun said very generously that "Shang Qi 2 has a very high budget of 1.3 million U.S. dollars." After Truman converted RMB in his heart, he suddenly felt amazed. If there is 1.3 million U.S. dollars, the domestic shooting of "Three-Body: Dark Forest" can be put on the schedule.

But director Destin and screenwriter Dave were not satisfied with this, because it was a high-level decision, so they could only accept it.

“复联3的投资70亿美元，钢铁侠3和奇异博士2都是2亿美元，但那是10年前了，20年前的绿巨人就能拿到1.5亿美元，甚至连尚气1的预算都有1 .5亿，我们只能拿到1.3亿美元，看来漫威并不重视这个IP……”同样参会的亚当在楚门耳边说。

Next, let's talk about casting.

Director Destin Cretton insisted on using Awkwafina, and asked, if Awkwafina is not chosen, where can I find an Asian and influential heroine?

This is a good question.

Truman looked at Adam, and Adam shook his head slightly. If the scope is limited to 'Asian' and has influence (awards and box office), then there is indeed no one else except Awkwafina.

But the little mermaid has turned black, does Shang Qi have to have a yellow-skinned heroine?This ridicule was in Adam's heart, but he didn't say it because he was not qualified to speak at this meeting.

As a broker, Adam cannot speak at this kind of meeting and can only attend as a non-voting delegate.

"We can consider Chinese actors." Truman said.

"Chinese actor?" Destin showed a mocking expression, "I don't know any well-known actors in that country."

Obviously this sentence offended Truman, but Truman is indeed of Chinese nationality.

Since being frightened into incontinence by Truman, Destin inevitably has some resistance to Truman.

Truman glanced at Destin, and Destin subconsciously picked up the script like a shield.

Yes, the director still has fear of Truman.

Seeing the awkward atmosphere, Tang Jun asked, "Which Chinese actress? Gong Li? Is she too old?"

Gong Li is indeed China's most internationally renowned local actress.

"I nominate Crystal Liu." Truman said, of course he wanted to mention Lin Xiaoding who was acting in a play on Broadway, but Lin Xiaoding's influence was obviously not enough.

After the name was proposed, Tang Jun fell into thinking, yes, this is a "somewhat suitable" candidate.

After all, 3 years ago, Disney selected Crystal Liu from countless Asian actresses in the same way as the draft, and made her the heroine of "Mulan". This made Crystal Liu known as the "Disney Princess" for a while.

Although the box office of the movie "Mulan" was Waterloo, with an investment of 2 million U.S. dollars, the global box office revenue was about 7000 million U.S. dollars, and Disney's pants were pawned at the loss.

"Crystal Liu has no box office appeal." Destin said, "CH, why don't you want Awkwafina instead of her?"

Faced with this problem, Truman fell into thinking. In fact, Adam had already made a plan for this problem yesterday.

The loss of "Mulan" is not due to box office appeal. This movie is a freak created by Europeans and Americans' prejudice against Asian culture. Even Katharine Hepburn back then would not have liked it.

However, if "Shang Qi 2" wants to reject this weird embarrassment, it must either be filmed from a pure American perspective, or it must be filmed with authentic Asian cultural characters.

But Adam talked too much, and Truman remembered too little. Now when he was suddenly asked, he thought for a while before answering: "Crystal Liu is more beautiful."

Haha~ This answer made everyone laugh. The script discussion meeting was filled with a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere. Although everyone thought Truman was joking, he did say what the men liked best.

If you put Crystal Liu and Awkwafina together, you don’t need to think about which one men will choose. Political correctness is correct, but men’s aesthetics are eternal. They will always love beautiful girls who are 20 years old. It’s okay to remove the qualifier of 20 years old.

……

When Liu Tianxian's manager Zhang Ye received a call from Lu Linlang, she felt a little puzzled. Of course she knew Lu Linlang. The fan feedback concert that just ended a few days ago was quite shocking in the circle.

After exchanging pleasantries, Lu Linlang asked, "Is there a schedule for Tianxian?"

"She doesn't have much singing talent." Zhang Ye said with a smile, "If you want to invite a guest singer, don't consider her."

In fact, Liu Tianxian is also good at singing, has also released albums, and even won awards, but recently he has not pursued business in this direction at all. When asked, it is because he is lazy.

"It's not a concert, it's a movie. Do you know Marvel's "Shang-Chi 2"?" Lu Linlang asked.

"I know." Zhang didn't understand yet, he didn't pay attention to Hollywood news, which was too far away from China.

"Truman got the male lead of this IP, and now she wants to invite Liu Tianxian to play the female lead, which is the role of Awkwafina in the first movie." After Lu Linlang finished speaking, she added: "But you need to audition, and you may not be able to get it. Truman said that there is a great chance."

Ah... Zhang also froze.

But when this news reached Liu Tianxian's ears, Liu Tianxian was also a little stunned.

From "The King of Kung Fu" to the end of "Mulan", Liu Tianxian has also been a small "man of the hour" in Hollywood once. In 2019, she was selected by THR as "one of the 25 rising stars in Hollywood". At that time, she was full of ambition.

However, the fiasco of "Mulan" made her lose this ambition.

After resting for a few years, Liu Tianxian began to lazily star in various TV series, feeling pretty good, neither too busy nor to keep in shape, the hard work of his career in the past 10 years is like a dream, and it will be enough to write in his memoirs in the future, reality, forget it.

But "Shang Qi", which is Marvel's IP, if he can get this role, it means that the international road has been interrupted and the door has been opened again. Although "Shang Qi 1" was banned in the mainland, Lu Linlang relayed Truman's assurance that this time he has certain control rights and will never make the same mistake again.

Therefore, facing this invitation, Liu Tianxian made a difficult decision.

(End of this chapter)