After Buying Marvel, I Became the King of Hollywood

Chapter 41:

It is such a complex and non-single character that establishes a very three-dimensional and vivid image of the captain.

The moment he read the script, Depp knew he had to get the role.

A character who must be remembered in film history, if he misses it, he will regret it for the rest of his life.

Looking at the silent two, Johnny Depp said confidently:

“Leave it to me, Director Kevin, this role is mine.”

Kevin nodded.

“A week later, come to MGM’s Pirates of the Caribbean cast to audition for the male lead, I believe in you.”

Looking at Depp’s confident eyes, Kevin was instantly convinced by him.

There are always people who talk about hard work, but in Kevin’s view, talent is often the most important part of these arts.

As far as Liu Tianwang in the previous life is concerned, in terms of singing, he can’t compare to Zhang Tianwang, and in terms of acting skills, there is also a huge gap with Liang.

No matter how hard he tried, the gap between him and others was visible to the naked eye.

Not to say he is bad, but to make a point.

The importance of talent in the film industry.

And Nicolas Cage and Johnny Depp are without a doubt that kind of genius.

This kind of talent, assuring Kevin that he can play well shows that he has this kind of confidence.

And Kevin is willing to believe in the promise of his genius.

In the next time, Kevin didn’t say much.

After eating and drinking, Julie went out to pick up the show, and there were no women in his villa.

Simply spend one night in Cage’s villa.

Drink some beer and get a good night’s sleep…..

Chapter 65

The next day, when Kevin woke up, both Depp and Cage had left the villa.

Depp was in a hurry to go home and hurry up to study the script. Such a big male lead drama is undoubtedly a great opportunity to turn around and must be grasped well.

And Cage has something to do and wants to go back to his uncle’s house.

Kevin left here alone, after another calamity at the Cage family’s lunch.

Called the driver to go towards Chenxi Company.

Early in the morning, Dawson called him, and the assistant director he needed, Zack Snyder, had arrived at their company.

With curiosity about Zack Snyder, the future director, Kevin rushed to the company in a hurry.

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Zach Snyder dragged his luggage and sat carefully in the chair, feeling a little nervous both physically and mentally.

At the age of 27 this year, he has been in the music video industry since he graduated.

He was very nervous about this opportunity.

If he can be successfully elected as Steve Kevin’s assistant director, this can put him on a high road in Hollywood.

Kevin is the noble man in his life, it depends on whether he can grasp it or not.

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This is what Kevin saw as soon as he entered the company.

The future director was sitting cautiously on the stool at this time, waiting for his arrival.

After saying hello to the little sister at the front desk, Kevin came directly to Zach Snyder and said with a smile:

“Hi, my name is Steve Kevin.”

“I’m Zack Snyder!”

Seeing Kevin take the initiative to speak, Zach Snyder immediately stood up from his chair and introduced himself nervously.

Kevin waved his hand, with a thoughtful look, frowned and said:

“Don’t be nervous, I saw the MV you shot before. It’s very good. It has a heavy feeling like an oil painting. At the same time, it seems to have a special aesthetic of your own, which is very distinctive.”

“That’s why Dawson contacted you.”

“I think your style is very suitable for a movie I’m about to shoot. Would you like to be my assistant director?”

Kevin stretched out his hand and cordially invited.

“I do!”

Zach Snyder responded immediately.

From what Kevin said, he could feel that Kevin really understood him.

To describe the oriental culture he knows, Kevin is his Bole.

So he responded immediately.

Of course, in fact, he has no reason to refuse, and being able to become the assistant director of a big production is undoubtedly a step up to the sky for him.

“Okay, the project is still under preparation, I will give you the contact information of my assistant, you and her will prepare some supporting roles in advance, and find a special effect company, help me make a plan in advance, take a look See how much of your budget will be spent.”

“Okay, Director Kevin.”

Zach Snyder nodded.

Kevin arranged these things and then diverted to MGM Studios.

Time to talk about the shares.

Most of Mission Impossible’s North American box office has already come out, and now it is the overseas box office that is worse, but it is different from the ethnic restrictions and cultural differences of Escape.

The commercial blockbuster Mission: Impossible has always been more popular overseas than North America. According to the analysis of professionals, the overseas performance of Mission: Impossible can surpass that of North America by four to five times.

This is an unusually large number, and MGM has taken a huge profit from the Mission: Impossible pie.

Of course, for a giant like MGM, a movie is just a source of income.

It’s not enough to make a giant of this level return to glory.

But at least they saw hope.

And this is what Kevin wants to see.

It’s time, see you Tuqiongdagger.

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Inside the MGM Grand Conference Room.

Kevin and MGM’s executives, as well as President Reiter, were sitting in the office at this time.

The atmosphere in the conference room was very relaxed at this time.

Reiter said:

“Kevin, after the unanimous approval of all our senior management, we decided to give you 0.5% of MGM shares. The market value, based on the current stock price of MGM, is worth about 9 million US dollars.”

All the senior executives with shares applauded, this is the contribution of each of them, and this is why these shares are squeezed out.

Everyone paid a lot of money.

In their view, Kevin should be very happy because of these shares.

You know, this is MGM’s shares.

The shares of MGM are basically not circulated in the outside world, and most of them are in the hands of major consortiums, and individuals own no more than 10% at most.

Privately owned shares do not add up to more than 25%.

It’s just that the consortium only wants MGM under their control. As for the daily management, the consortium does not interfere.

Of course, if the financial report is not good, changing the president is also indispensable.

This is also the reason why Leiter is desperate, fortunately, he bet right.

Everyone looked at Kevin who was supposed to be happy, but to their surprise, in the face of this huge surprise, instead of smiling, Kevin looked serious.

Just then, Kevin spoke up.

“I want more than 5% of MGM’s shares, and I can pay for it. In the future, I can bring more explosive movies to MGM, and let MGM rebuild its glory.”

“This is my condition, if I don’t agree.”

Kevin is decisive.

“My movie will not let MGM invest a penny in the future!”

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“Damn guy, who do you think you are?”

“MGM has been brilliant in Hollywood for so many years, and it’s not just you who can take advantage of the fire.”

“Kevin, you’re going too far.”

“…”

One word stirred up a thousand waves.

Kevin’s act of taking advantage of the fire immediately aroused the dissatisfaction of all the senior management of MGM, and they all issued scolding words.

Kevin just drank the coffee in front of him calmly, completely ignoring these words, and looked at Leiter, who had been silent in the crowd.

Leiter frowned at this moment, as if thinking about something.

Just like that, after arguing for more than ten minutes in the conference room, Leiter began to speak.

“Everyone be quiet.”

As the facilitator of Mission Impossible, Leiter has greatly increased his prestige among MGM at this time, and everyone is willing to listen to his words.

Taking a breath, Leiter continued:

“Kevin’s goal is not us. He wants to talk to the group behind MGM. We don’t have 5% of the shares for him.”

Only then did everyone realize Kevin’s true purpose.

Leiter looked at Kevin again and said:

“I will fight for the opportunity for you to meet them. As for whether or not you can convince them, it depends on your ability, but I believe that if you join MGM, you will be able to lead MGM to glory.”

Kevin’s face didn’t have a wild laugh at all, but a flat smile, as if everything was what he expected…

Chapter 66 Kevin: I want 10% of MGM

After reaching a tacit understanding with Leiter, Leiter went out to help Kevin contact the current MGM boss behind the scenes.

The news is, let Kevin go to Las Vegas to meet the real boss behind MGM.

Kevin readily agreed, brought his own bodyguards, and went to Las Vegas with Reiter.

……

Las Vegas, amidst a splendidly decorated casino.

Kirk Kerkorian, a casino tycoon, heard Reiter, the president of the industry he was least optimistic about, came to him with a director, and couldn’t help being a little interested.

As a person who focuses on the gambling industry, buying MGM is completely out of a layman’s idea, and now, I have to say, he regrets it.

MGM is definitely a money-losing deal for him.

Fortunately, thanks to the development of IP, MGM can barely be self-sufficient, but it is impossible for him to benefit from it.

However, this year, Leiter seems to have come up with something to make MGM’s financial report look a little better.

This made Kirk Kercorion feel a little better.

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After a half-day flight, Kirk Kerkorian’s men picked them up when they got off the car. The three of them sat in the car and headed for the legendary casino.