March 20, 1998.

The filming of the movie "Memory Fragments" has entered its final stage. There are more than a dozen shots of the male and female protagonists, plus some supporting roles from streets and passers-by, all the shooting will be over.

These days, Zucker is quite dedicated.

During the day, he supervised the filming of director Christopher Nolan on the set, and tried his best to urge the entire crew to operate;

In the evening, with several deputy producers, they reviewed the shooting scenes during the day and arranged the shooting plan for the next day with the director;

In the evening, after a busy day, Zhu Ke did not rest, but began to prepare for the script of "The Tuner".

"Well, I have now commissioned Kevin Feige to form a crew and start selecting related props and scenes. Just wait a few days and select the actors, and you can start the filming of "Tunner" as soon as possible."

While Zhu Ke was busy, he was a little anxious.

Because there are 54 days left before the opening of the 51st Cannes Film Festival; there are less than 40 days left before the registration deadline for the film exhibition.

Time is tight and task is heavy!

"I'm not waiting for time!"

As the boss of the film company, Zhu Ke is a super rich man in America.

There are many companies under its jurisdiction, and there are more companies investing in it. Moreover, over time, this number will inevitably increase a lot.

In his previous life, Zhu Ke, who graduated from the film director department, had almost no time and energy to direct a film himself in the future; even more so, maybe a few years later, even the time he had been a film producer.

"Because I don't have many companies now, I'll just make a few short movies, otherwise it will be difficult to have a chance in the future."

That's right, Zucker's director dream has not completely cooled down.

Don’t have time to shoot feature films in theaters, but it doesn’t mean you can’t shoot short films!

"The Tuner" is a very good work, and the Cannes Film Festival in 1998 was the first time that the film short film competition unit was introduced.

Zhuke doesn't want to miss it!

.........

The next day.

Instead of leaving for the shooting scene of "Memory Smash", Zucker came to Wald Pictures.

"Boss, this is the 15-person list of young male actors I have sorted out; this is the information of the three male actors who have passed through the mirror and are eligible for the conditions." Kevin Feige said solemnly.

Zhuke nodded, looked at his tired face, and comforted him: "Thank you for your hard work, it seems you have been busy all night, go back early to rest."

"Okay, boss."

Kevin Feige was not polite at all, he had exhausted him these days.

As the saying goes, "moving your mouth from above, and breaking your legs from below."

A few days ago, when Zucker called Kevin Feige and told him that he was going to shoot a short film.

So, Kevin Feige has hardly had a stable sleep over the past few days. It is very simple for the current Wald Pictures to build a crew, but it takes time and effort! Besides, Zucker asked him to do it within a few days;

The most important thing is the choice of the actor!

There are so many Hollywood actors, and that's right. However, choosing actors that meet the requirements is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and not so relaxed and pleasant.

"My man, go back to bed early, I've approved it!"

Zhuke personally sent Kevin Feich away from the company and also asked a bodyguard to send him home safely.

"Let me check the information now."

Zhuke opened the relevant actor information and took out the video recorded when the actors in the "Tunner" viewing mirror, and began to review and select.

.........

The first actor selected: Jeremy Renner.

Born in the small town of Modesto, California, America, he is 27 years old;

In 1995, he made his debut in the movie "Campus Blue Waves", playing a passerby with only three lines. In the following years, he participated in the filming of some film and television dramas.

"Jeremy Reiner?"

"Hoho, isn't this the Hawkeye in the "Avengers" series who only knows how to play bows and arrows and make soy sauce!"

As a baptism of countless superhero movies, Zhuke can naturally recognize him.

The second actor selected: Paul Walker.

Born in Glendale, California, he is 25 years old, a professional actor and model;

In 1986, Paul Walker, who was only 13 years old, starred in the screen debut "The Monster in the Closet", of course, a small role with almost no lines.

As of early 1998, he played a role as a supporting role in many film and television dramas.

Of course, Zhuke knew him!

In the future, Paul Walker, who participated in the "Fast and Furious" series, is believed to be known to many people.

The third actor selected: Cowhitt James.

Canadian actor, 30 years old, a teacher at the film performance school;

This is a male actor that Zhuke had never heard of in his previous life, but there was nothing strange about it. Not to mention that he was a Canadian male actor, even many new generation actors in the Great Heavenly Kingdom, Zhuke didn't know about it.

.........

Two days later.

After the final sight glass, Zucker personally finalized the male lead of "The Tuner", which was Paul Walker.

Paul Walker, who learned the news, was naturally very excited and repeatedly expressed his gratitude to Zhuke.

Pay $12,000!

Well, this number is indeed not much, but it is exactly in line with his current market price.

In fact, as the owner of Hollywood film company, when selecting actors, Zhu Ke can select those who have become famous to play the leading actors in "The Tuner".

But!

Zucker didn't do that!

The first short film competition unit held in the Cannes Film Festival actually has another name - the cornerstone competition unit of the film.

This competition unit is mainly a stage for young directors and new actors to show their style.

Zhuke is not very old, only 21 years old, but has already filmed a film called "Rola Run" with a box office of over $10 million in North America and a box office of over $100 million overseas. He is a man with the halo of "genius director";

Now, if the actors of Zhuke's new work "The Tuner", if they are paired with, they are long-known actors...

hehe!

To be honest, this is completely bullying!

It’s like a fully armed adult beating a group of hungry children!

"Although my bottom line is relatively low, I guess the people on the Cannes Film Festival jury may be pissed to death."

Therefore, the actors selected by Zhuke are all young actors!

The movie "The Tuner" is about to enter the filming, and Zhu Ke is ready to try it out.

"Children, your great devil is about to appear."

That's right, when Zucker took a movie like "The Tuner" to participate in the competition, he was completely bullying a group of children.
Chapter completed!