novellhall Chapter 340 Chen Xun to play Spider-Man?
Chapter 340 Chen Xun to play Spider-Man?
Chapter 339 Chen Xun to Play Spider-Man? (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
Beverly Hills.
Chen Xun just finished a video conference with the domestic "The Wandering Earth" crew and finalized the specific schedule for returning to China to film.
Rob burst in, carrying a thick stack of documents, his face beaming with excitement. He hadn't even taken off his suit jacket before striding up to Chen Xun: "Bro! There's new information about the Spider-Man project you asked me to investigate!"
Chen Xun put down his tablet, looked up at him, and asked curiously, "Where are we now?"
In his previous life, he only knew the approximate release date, which was still more than a year away.
I don't know if the role has been finalized yet.
"The casting for Marvel and Sony's collaboration, *Spider-Man: Homecoming*, has entered its final round!"
Rob slapped the documents on the coffee table and pointed to the list at the top: "We auditioned over a thousand young actors, and after screening them down to three final candidates, we're waiting for the joint final review by Marvel and Sony. The results should be out within a week."
He pointed to three names on the file: "Tom Holland, a former British child star, gave a brilliant performance in 'Tsunami Miracle' last year. He has good physical fitness, can do acrobatics, and fits the youthful feel of Spider-Man. He is currently the most popular choice internally."
"Asa Butterfield, a child star, has acted in 'Hugo' and 'Ender's Game'. He has a large fan base and solid acting skills. Sony has high hopes for him."
"Charlie Plummer, who has acted in several independent art films, is very talented and was director Jon Watts's favorite from the beginning."
Robert paused, then added, "Right now, the three parties are locked in a fierce struggle. Marvel wants to choose Tom Holland, feeling that he best fits the overall tone of the MCU. Sony prefers Asa, and director Jon Watts favors Charlie. They've been arguing for almost half a month, and still can't make a decision."
Chen Xun flipped through the candidate information in his hand.
He knew the ending of his past life all too well, and in the end, Tom Holland won the role and became the third Spider-Man in the MCU.
With his youthful performance, he became one of the most well-known Spider-Man actors in the world.
But things are different now!
He held in his hand the Ultimate Spider-Man character card, a fusion of three versions.
His understanding and acting ability in this role are unmatched by any other actor in Hollywood.
Moreover, he is no longer the newcomer who needed to audition to win roles.
His industry standing, global box office appeal, and audience recognition are unmatched by these fledgling young actors.
"Any news from Jon Watts' side?"
Chen Xun looked up and asked.
"That's exactly what I was going to tell you!"
Rob's eyes lit up instantly: "I had someone pass on your interest in the role to Jon Watts, and guess what?"
He was ecstatic!
Rob laughed as he recounted the scene: "You know Jon Watts, he had only made two low-budget thrillers before, and hadn't even touched an A-list production."
"Getting the director's chair for Spider-Man was pure luck. I didn't have much say in either Marvel or Sony, and I couldn't make any decisions about casting."
Rob's tone was full of smugness: "He told me on the spot that as long as you're willing to come, he's willing to adjust the script for you, and he only recognizes you for the male lead role."
That afternoon, he wrote a long letter of recommendation and sent it directly to Kevin Feige's office, praising you to the skies and saying you were the chosen one for Spider-Man.
Chen Xun couldn't help but laugh.
This was entirely within his expectations.
For a new director, being able to cast an actor of his caliber as the male lead is like a windfall.
This will not only solidify his directorial authority within the production team.
This will allow the film to have top-tier global attention and a solid box office base from the very beginning.
No director would refuse.
"What about Marvel and Sony?"
Chen Xun asked.
This is the most crucial step.
Rob's smile faded, and his tone became more serious: "Marvel headquarters is divided into two factions, arguing fiercely, and even Kevin is caught in the middle."
He elaborated on the internal divisions within Marvel: "The opposition mainly consists of old-school executives from Marvel Studios' content moderation and IP management departments, and their attitude is extremely tough."
"Their core concern is that since the MCU was founded, there has never been a precedent of the same actor playing two core superheroes at the same time."
"They think you're already Star-Lord from Guardians of the Galaxy, a top-tier superhero in the MCU, and the audience already has a fixed perception of you."
"If you were to play Spider-Man again, the audience would be seriously confused, it would damage the independence of the two superhero IPs, and it might even disrupt the entire Phase Four plan of the MCU."
"Some people say that Spider-Man's core character is the boy next door, and now that you're a Golden Globe winner, your aura is too strong and doesn't fit Spider-Man's youthful image."
Rob curled his lip, his tone full of disdain: "To put it bluntly, it's just that these old fogies are sticking to the rules and are afraid of breaking the MCU's established pattern of so many years and not being able to take responsibility."
"What about the supporters?"
Chen Xun picked up the coffee on the table and took a sip.
"The voices of supporters are also quite loud, mainly from the publicity and distribution department, the marketing department, and the production teams you have worked with."
Rob's tone immediately rose: "They have solid data in their hands, and they speak with great confidence."
"And there's one more crucial point!"
Rob added, "Star-Lord belongs to the Guardians of the Galaxy series, and his storyline is basically set in space, so it has almost no overlap with Spider-Man's New York street storyline."
"Aside from the later Avengers crossover, the two characters almost never appear in the same movie, so there is no such thing as crossover issues."
The two sides argued fiercely, and neither could convince the other.
The final decision rested with Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige.
That same afternoon, after Rob finished reporting the situation, Chen Xun received a call from Kevin Feige himself.
As soon as the call connected, Kevin Feige's hearty laughter came from the other end: "Jon Watts' recommendation letter is practically piling up on my desk, saying all along that you are the only one who can be Spider-Man."
Kevin Feige paused for a moment, then said, "Chen, to be honest with you, I personally give you my full support."
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These words immediately reassured Chen Xun.
Kevin Feige has absolute authority in the MCU; if he nods, the matter is more than half settled.
"I've worked with you on two Guardians of the Galaxy movies, and no one knows your abilities better than me."
Kevin Feige said earnestly, "Your acting skills speak for themselves. The Golden Globe Award for Best Actor is the best proof. Let alone the boy-next-door Spider-Man, you can bring even a character ten times more complex to life."
"As for the issue of those old fogies worrying about mixing up the roles, it's not a problem at all."
Kevin Feige chuckled: "Star-Lord and Spider-Man, one is a clown in the universe, and the other is a hero on the streets of New York. Their storylines are completely unrelated, so the audience won't get confused at all."
"Moreover, we were already planning the MCU's multiverse setting."
"You playing two superheroes at the same time can actually be the best way to set the stage for the multiverse, and it can even raise audience expectations for the multiverse in advance. This is a good thing, not a bad thing."
"And there's one more crucial point!"
Kevin Feige's tone was full of admiration: "Your judgment of the market and your understanding of the audience's psychology are more accurate than many of our veteran employees who have been in marketing for more than ten years."
"The rough cut of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 immediately revealed the core issues, and the proposed editing solution directly elevated the film's overall quality by an order of magnitude."
"With you joining us, you're not just playing the male lead, but also ensuring the success of the entire project."
He knew Chen Xun's value all too well!
A top actor who can carry box office success, win awards, accurately predict the market, and deeply participate in content creation is a highly sought-after commodity by all six major Hollywood studios.
Moreover, although Spider-Man is Marvel's top IP, the reviews of the first two movies were inconsistent, and the cooperation between Sony and Marvel was full of tension. They urgently need a core male lead who can stabilize the basic audience and take the IP to the next level.
Chen Xun is the best candidate, without exception.
"However, Chen, I must tell you the truth."
Kevin Feige paused, then continued, "I need time to persuade Sony, and also the opposition within Marvel."
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"I can't make a decision on you right away; we have to go through the final audition process."
"The final audition will be in three days. Tom Holland, Asa Butterfield, and Charlie Plummer will all be there. I've reserved the final audition spot for you."
"As long as you deliver a performance in the audition that convinces everyone, the lead role is yours."
"I guarantee that no one will be able to raise any objections again."
Holding his phone, Chen Xun agreed without hesitation: "Okay, I'll be at the audition on time in three days."
After hanging up the phone, Rob was so excited he almost jumped up: "Bro! It worked!"
"With Kevin Feige personally endorsing the role, it's a sure thing!"
Chen Xun smiled.
The talent description of the Spider-Man 3-in-1 character card flashed through my mind.
Three days later, at the audition, he wanted to show the entire Marvel and Sony what the real Spider-Man was.
That evening, news that Chen Xun intended to star as Spider-Man in the MCU was leaked by someone and instantly swept across the global internet.
It's a hot topic on Instagram, Twitter, Weibo, and across the entire internet.
Chen Xun and Spider-Man are both very popular, and now these two identities overlap.
#ChenXunSpiderMan#
It topped the global trending search list within an hour, with related topics generating over 100 million discussions.
"OMG! Star-Lord is going to play Spider-Man! I'm totally excited!"
"Chen Xun is absolutely perfect for Spider-Man; I'm already imagining it!"
"Those who say it's a mix-up have no idea what acting is!"
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