Chapter 441 - 440 Jason Statham and Dwayne Johnson

Chapter 441: Chapter 440 Jason Statham and Dwayne Johnson

Several days later.

"Jason Statham?"

Kevin Feige murmured the name, completely unaware of how his boss, Kyle, had taken a liking to this actor and strongly recommended him to be the male lead in the recently greenlit film, Crank.

After all, Jason Statham was an older newcomer in Hollywood, having only been in the industry for three years, but he was already 34 years old.

"Where did Boss learn about this Jason Statham?"

According to his material, he was once a member of the British national diving team, serving for 12 years, with his best achievement being 12th place in the 1992 Diving World Championships. Shortly after, he retired from the diving team.

In 1998, he entered the entertainment industry, was appreciated by British director Guy Ritchie, and got to star as the third male lead in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.

He became famous overnight.

"After 2000, he left the UK and moved to Hollywood, mostly playing supporting roles."

"After entering Hollywood, his best performance was in the recently released film Snatch, directed by Guy Ritchie, who still admired him. Brad Pitt was the male lead, and Jason Statham still played the third male lead."

The film, with a production budget of 10 million US dollars, grossed 80 million US dollars at the box office.

"This is Jason Statham’s peak!"

Kevin Feige looked at the material in his hand and couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration.

Why?

Although Jason Statham was an older newcomer, he rose to fame quite quickly. Well, it’s undeniable that it was mainly due to director Guy Ritchie’s appreciation.

However, it also showed that he had something commendable about him.

"He certainly looks like a tough guy actor, suitable for action-packed films like Crank. Boss’s vision is as accurate as ever!"

Kevin Feige was very emotional...

The next day.

Inside a house in downtown Los Angeles.

"Jason, this is great news!" His agent, Finley, rushed into Jason Statham’s house.

"Oh! What good news? Did you get me another good film offer?" Jason Statham took off his shirt and wiped the sweat from his body. He had just finished working out.

"You guessed it!"

Agent Finley exclaimed with joy, "This audition invitation isn’t from some trashy production team; it’s a personal invitation from director James Wong!"

Hearing this, Jason Statham immediately asked in surprise, "Director James Wong, is that the director who filmed Final Destination for Page Pictures?"

"Exactly, it’s him!" Agent Finley nodded heavily.

At this moment, even Jason Statham, at 34 years old, was barely suppressing his excitement.

Dude, this is Page Pictures!

Throughout Hollywood, who doesn’t know that Page Pictures is famous for using new actors? While releasing one hit film after another, they’ve made batch after batch of actors and actresses famous.

Tobey Maguire, the actor who played the male lead in the Spider-Man movie, was just a moderately famous actor before playing "Peter Parker," but what about now? He’s the hottest star in America, and even globally, he’s one of the most popular!

Page Pictures,

is definitely the first choice for many young actors, those who are down on their luck, and those who are unwilling to be obscure.

"Fantastic!!!"

Jason Statham clenched his fists in excitement.

"Wait, Jason!"

Just then, agent Finley said faintly, "The person who invited you to audition is director James Wong, that’s correct. But... the production company isn’t Page Pictures!"

Jason Statham: "..."

It was like a bucket of cold water had been poured over his head!

After some explanation, everything was finally clear.

The Chinese-American director James Wong, or rather, director James Wong, rose to fame after filming Final Destination for Page Pictures.

Not long ago, he accepted an invitation from the second-tier Hollywood film company "Revolution Studios" to direct The One. At the same time, the male lead for the film was Jet Li.

"So, the role I’m auditioning for is still a supporting role?" Jason Statham gave a slightly resentful look.

Supporting role?

Jason Statham had not been in the industry for long and had played supporting roles in many films, but he was not content with only playing supporting roles; he wanted to be the lead in a film, even if the film had a very small budget.

Agent Finley: "..."

For a moment, the atmosphere in the room became heavy.

"Is there really no one who will invite me to be the male lead in a film? My demands aren’t high; even a small-budget film with only a few million dollars, I would be willing." Jason was a bit unwilling.

Ding ding ding

Just then, agent Finley’s phone rang.

"Hello, I’m Finley."

"Uh?"

"You are!!!"

"Hello, hello, Mr. Feige, it’s a pleasure to meet you, I’m very honored..."

"Yes, I am Jason Statham’s agent. What? Is this true? Good, good, good, I will definitely tell him. No, we will definitely arrive at the audition on time!"

...After the call, agent Finley tightly clutched the phone in his hand, his breathing quickened, and his eyes, burning like flames, stared intently at Jason Statham.

"Hey, hey, hey, buddy, what’s wrong with you?" Jason looked at Finley’s gaze and felt a chill.

Inhale, exhale.

Agent Finley took a deep breath and shouted with all his might, "Jason, our luck has come! Just now, Kevin Feige, the new president of Page Pictures, personally called to invite you to audition for the film Crank! And, it’s for the male lead!"

Page Pictures?

Audition for the male lead?

In an instant, Jason Statham was so excited he was almost crazy!

...At the same time.

At an advertisement shoot in New York.

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, who had just finished shooting a sports product commercial, was resting nearby.

"Johnson, are you really planning to play a small supporting role in Page Pictures’ new film, Crank?" His assistant, Bach, frowned.

Bach was indeed an assistant, and logically, he shouldn’t have much status, but his name was Bach Johnson, he was The Rock Johnson’s uncle, and therefore an elder.

He did not approve of The Rock Johnson only playing a small supporting role in Page Pictures’ new film, Crank.

"Johnson, you know."

"Although you just joined the entertainment industry not long ago, you recently starred in the famous film The Mummy Returns, playing the role of the Scorpion King."

"Yes, the Scorpion King only had less than 10 minutes of screen time in The Mummy Returns!"

"However, both director Stephen Sommers and Universal Pictures producers James Jacks and Sean Daniel have publicly stated that they want to make a film starring you as the Scorpion King."

"Johnson, that’s Universal Pictures, one of the Hollywood Big Six!"

"You know what Universal Pictures’ attitude towards Page Pictures is right now; they are trying to suppress them. If you star in Crank, then there will be no place for you in Universal Pictures’ Scorpion King movie!"

Bach expressed strong opposition!

Page Pictures was developing quickly, but could it compare to Universal Pictures?

In Bach’s opinion, it was naturally better to stick with Universal Pictures.

"Alright, I’ll decline Page Pictures’ invitation later." In the end, The Rock Johnson was persuaded by his uncle.