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Chapter 327 Truman and the Screenwriters (Earth)
"Shang-Chi 2" Script Discussion:

There are director Destin, chief screenwriter Dave Callaham, screenwriter Lee Malvo, screenwriter Kevin Fitch, and only one anti-defense friend, Truman. The referee is Tang Jun, a Disney executive.

Li and Kevin are both senior Marvel screenwriters. Their resumes include "Shang-Chi 1", "Captain America 2", "Doctor Strange 2", etc. They are very impressive, but no matter how many scripts they write, they can't become executives, and they still have to suffer.

The status of screenwriters in the Marvel system is similar to that of their peers in the Chinese film and television industry. Although Marvel has implemented the "chief screenwriter" system since 2005, it is expected that screenwriters can grasp more dominance.

But the fact is that this does not solve the problem. The chief screenwriter still has to be directed by the producer, who is often held by an executive, and the executive often does not have much time to learn the latest knowledge of Marvel MCN (Marvel Cinematic Universe, abbreviated as MCU).

The explosive growth of the MCU, the relationship between the two generations of heroes, the connection with other heroes, and the hero's mental journey, these knowledge must be counted by experienced comic screenwriters, but they can't decide the plot.

"Executives who don't understand anything" "do everything", "often they call the whole team to revise the script because of an idea that they think is brilliant but is actually terrible at 3 am".

This is what a book "BURN IT" tells about the situation of Marvel's internal screenwriters-what Marvel has forced their screenwriters into, and the screenwriters even have to publish a book to complain about their situation.

Therefore, at the script discussion meeting, the affirmative debaters seemed aggressive. They had too many reasons to refuse a layman's finger pointing. Isn't it enough that those idiot executives are interfering with their work?
First, the opposing party will speak.

Truman believes that "Shang Qi's background is problematic. We need to blur the existence of his father and re-set his background, or he should just be an ordinary person and let him have an adventure like Doctor Strange."

The chief screenwriter Dave spoke first, "This is not in line with the comics. It requires a redesign of the entire system, which is impossible to complete in a short period of time."

The referee Tang Jun believed that "Truman's words make sense" and "we need a more exciting background of the protagonist, who should have unique abilities and missions."

Affirmative failure.

Truman continued, "Shang Qi's ability is too mediocre, we need to give him a signature ability, so that it is possible to join the Marvel Universe and the Avengers."

Screenwriter Kevin believes, "It's too early to talk about Shang Qi joining the Avengers, and there is no shortage of 'warrior' characters like Shang Qi in the Avengers."

Referee Tang Jun thought, "It's time to design a new combat system for Shang Qi, CH, what good ideas do you have?"

Truman said, "Me neither."

Tang Jun was surprised by Truman's uprightness.

This game was a draw.

Debate continues.

Truman raised more and more questions, but there were no answers. His attitude was, "If these problems are not resolved, I don't think the script is complete, so I will exercise my right to veto the script."

The screenwriters began to get lucky with Truman. Even the most silent Lee Malvo started to spit fire in his eyes. Director Destin tried to ease the situation, but Truman refused to accept it.

Today's meeting was very long and lasted for 10 hours, from 9:9 am to [-]:[-] pm. Everyone ate lunch and dinner intermittently. Everyone was exhausted. Tang Jun and Destin had already slipped away with excuses. Only Truman and the three editors were left to compete for stamina.

At 10 o'clock in the evening, looking at Truman who was still as energetic as in the morning, the screenwriters viciously guessed in their hearts whether this person had no content in his mind at all, which is why he was so tireless and stubborn.

The writers were so exhausted that they couldn't think anymore, they had to sign a covenant under the castle, saying they would make changes as Truman said.

"When can the manuscript be delivered?" Truman asked the question, "I think three days should be enough."

"That's 30 days of work!" Dave yelled, if it wasn't because he was the lead screenwriter, he would have run away too. The Chinese in front of him is simply not human, he is an evil demon capitalist.

"Then let's go for 5 days. We will come back for a meeting in 5 days. We will also think about the answers to those questions." Truman said to the screenwriters, "Come on! Let's work hard together!"

Indeed, Truman and Liu Tianxian have been working hard. Truman stayed up all night to discuss the script, and Liu Tianxian suffered from dark circles that did not fade for a long time. Truman sincerely believed that everyone should work together on the premise of reaching a consensus.

Now, Truman's expression and smile are shining, but showing such a smile at this time will undoubtedly be regarded as a kind of mockery.

Seeing Truman's brisk steps leaving the office, the three screenwriters looked at each other in blank dismay.

"Okay, you guys have figured out how to modify the direction, come on." The chief screenwriter Dave was the second to leave the conference room. As the chief screenwriter, he was responsible for arguing with the management and determining the direction of the script. Now he has completed both tasks.

Lee Malvoy and Kevin Fitch exchanged glances.

Kevin, whose hair was already bald, sighed: "I hope I don't die on this script."

The emaciated Li was silent for a moment, and then said slowly: "He took away the heroine of Aukfina, and gave this role to his compatriots."

"I know you like Aukofina." Kevin comforted Li, "but this is a matter for the top management to decide. We are just screenwriters, and we only get a meager living wage."

"I really hope this Chinese person doesn't appear in Marvel." Li said, "He is Chinese, he doesn't deserve this role."

"There is no difference between Chinese and Asians." Kevin said, "We should study their culture, after all, there are so many questions waiting to be answered."

Kevin pointed to the series of questions on the notebook, which were all raised by Truman, and he felt that there were various problems in Shangqi.

"Don't you want him kicked out of Shang-Chi?" Li said to Kevin.

"What do you want to do? Beat him up? Don't forget that he can 'kung fu'." Kevin said, "It is said that he can knock a person out with just the tip of his tongue."

"The gun is the most powerful weapon," Lee said.

"What did you say?" Kevin didn't hear clearly, but he seemed to hear Li saying 'gun', and he immediately became vigilant. In the United States, guns are not uncommon, and shooting cases are not uncommon, so anyone would be deeply wary of this.

"I said, I have a way to drive him away." Li showed a dry smile.

(End of this chapter)