The Greatest Showman (Big Play Bone)
Chapter 640: Life and death
There is no need to wait for tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. Before the sunset of the day had time to sink, Jack received an unsolicited call from Michael. What's even more strange is that Michael sent a lot of praise, saying that it is the honor of the crew to cooperate with Dawn. , And promised that they are in the final discussion for the 3.5 million US dollars salary. If there is no accident, there should be no problem. Now, just waiting for Dawn to nod and agree.
3.5 million yuan, this is the goal that Jack and Dawn have been planning. Now they are close at hand. He only needs to nod and agree, Dawn can directly sign the contract with the crew, which is officially "speed and excitement" As a member of the cast of the sequel, there is no need to worry about Andy Rogers, nor does he need to worry about Renly Hall, 3.5 million yuan. This is the fixed salary, and Dawn’s actor career will open a new chapter. .
However, Jack hesitated.
First Andy, then Michael, is this all too coincidental?
Even if he tries to convince himself, Andy's call may be just a trap, to avoid repeating the same mistakes, he should promptly nod his head and agree. However, things always reveal an indescribable weirdness. So, should he trust Andy? Should he believe in the opponent who once pitted himself?
"I'll tell Dawn, let him think about it."
This is Jack's answer. After hanging up, Jack couldn't help but sigh. He felt that he must be crazy. Just now, the coveted goal was in the palm of his hand, and he actually pushed it out by himself. Is this stupid or crazy? Thinking back to his answer again, Jack still couldn't believe it, he really turned Michael away.
If he missed it again this time, he felt that he might need to change careers.
After hanging up the phone, Jack also began to use his contacts to inquire about the news. There must have been some huge changes in Universal Pictures recently. Even if Andy aside, Michael's behavior was too abnormal. What's more abnormal is that the previous news from Universal Pictures was strict, but this time it didn't take much effort:
Rumor has it that Lanly-Hall will be packaged and starred in the rumor and sequel of "Speed and Excitement/Emotion" with a remuneration of 8 million US dollars, signing a contract for three works in total.
The news was really shocking. Even the smoke bombs were beyond imagination. Jack couldn't help but take a breath: 8 million. This is the pay of the second-line actor as the leading actor, and he can perfectly match Paul- Walker and Van Diesel are on par!
But the problem is that the role of Hobbes is not the leading actor! Is it true that Lan Li will also play the leading role in the sequel? Taking a step back, even if Lan Li really plays the leading role, this is still too incredible. Even if Lan Li is in the limelight recently, it is impossible—
If Lan Li gets such a pay, then the three protagonists will have to spend nearly 30 million or more in pay, and the pay of other actors needs to be considered. Wouldn't they increase the pay? So, how do you calculate the budget for the sequel of "Speed and Excitement/Emotion"? There is also a scene arrangement. Is it really necessary to divide the sequel into three equal parts?
This is simply whimsical!
Eight million, what level is this? To put it simply, it is equivalent to Marlon Brando's 1978 appearance in "Superman", earning four million dollars in a ten-minute performance; or... a superstar like Harrison Ford.
In 2015, Harrison Ford once again played the role of Han Solo in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" after thirty-two years. He was paid 25 million and was the highest paid actor in the entire movie. In addition, there is a 0.5% box office dividend; there is no problem with this pay. The problem is that Harrison is not the leading actor, but just one of many supporting roles. In contrast, the two protagonists are both newcomers, and the pay is 300,000 US dollars.
Could it be that the current Lanly Hall has reached the level of Harrison Ford? This is impossible! Or is it because Renly and Harrison share the same agent? However, the agent of the creative artist agent company shares the system, and the connection between actors and actors is not so close!
Jack regrets a little bit now, but he doesn’t know what he regrets. He regrets that Dawn has once again become the steps of Lanly. He rejected Michael here, and Andy talked about 8 million there. Obviously, he Is it an important part of fueling the flames; or regretting that the original goal was set too low, and it was only 3.5 million. Should the lion open the mouth and directly ask for 5 million, at least 4.5 million?
However, this time the news did not boil for too long, and then an even more powerful rumor broke out: Van Diesel disagrees!
Things took a turn for the worse. Although Fan expressed opposition as a producer and had a fierce impulse with Neil H-Moritz; everyone in the industry knows that Neil is responsible for the budget and Fan is responsible for the production. Neil nodded and agreed to the pay, and Fan had no need to object.
However, all aspects of making a movie are closely related. For example, if Lanly received 8 million U.S. dollars in remuneration, the crew and Universal Pictures are bound to hope for value for money, and Andy will definitely ask for the corresponding increase in the number of scenes, which means that the role of the script The scene arrangement needs to be adjusted-this is Fan's scope of responsibility.
Involuntarily, Jack thought of the previous rumors that Fan needed to increase his role. Vaguely, Jack smelled an unusual breath. Although he is not the top agent in the industry, he still has certain strength, otherwise he would not be able to launch Dawn. Now, Jack felt that the hidden jigsaw was being put together piece by piece to form the whole picture.
At this moment, the office of Michael Fordrey of Universal Pictures is also tense. Van Diesel, Michael Fordrey, and Neil H-Moretz are squatting. The tight muscles and There seemed to be sparks between the sharp eyes, and even the air was about to ignite.
"You have to be reasonable!" Neil resisted his anger, couldn't help but grind his teeth, squeezing his own voice from the gap between the teeth, "I tell you, this is a cost-effective cooperation! Believe me! "
"Fart!" Fan shouted directly, without any intention of saving face.
Neil took a deep breath, ignored Fan, and turned his head to look at Michael, "Is your sanity still there? You should know that if we give up Lan Li and choose someone else, whether it is Dawn Johnson or Jason Statham. Yes, their pay may be lower, but after replacing the roles, we must add more fresh blood, which also means that the pay of Dawn and Jason are superimposed, this Even more expensive than Lan Li!"
Michael's face was gloomy and he didn't speak, but Fan tried to express his opinion next to him, "But!"
"No but!" Neil couldn't help anymore, slapped the table hard, and said in a shocking tone, "Len Li has proven himself, not just the box office results, but his outstanding performance in the fifth installment. The performance has been recognized by the audience! By continuing to adopt him, we can exchange the lowest cost for the highest return! This is a good deal!"
Michael remained silent. Fan wanted to refute, but found that the facts were untenable, so he punched the table with his fist depressed and vented his anger, but after all, he did not speak again.
Neil's emotions calmed down a bit, and they did not continue to fight, which shows signs of loosening, which is a good thing. "What's more, we won't really sign for 8 million. My goal is 6 million, and the bottom line is 7 million. I believe that Andy Rogers is a smart man and he will compromise."
Facts and rumors still deviate. Rumor has it 8 million. This is the news that Neil took the initiative to release, demonstrating the sincerity of Universal Pictures, but it is only spread in the industry. The media has not heard the news for the time being. This will become a bargaining chip for Neal and Andy in further negotiations.
However, this sentence seemed to have stepped on Fan's sensitive nerves, and his voice roared like thunder, "Dividends! Why don't you say dividends? Three percent dividends? Are you mad? Do you know what this means? What are you doing?"
This means that based on North America's 300 million box office calculation, then 3% of the dividend is 9 million U.S. dollars, and Lan Li is well deserved to be among the top-tier. Be famous overnight? This is too pediatric, this is soaring!
This also means that the producer’s dividends will be reduced, in other words, the interests of Fan, Neal and Michael will be reduced; more importantly ~lightnovelpub.net~ This also means Fan The rights of the movie will be reduced, not only the role weight in the script, the distribution of the scenes, but also the importance of Universal Pictures, etc., from the production to the premiere to the promotion, every link must be re-arranged.
This is dividing Fan's essential interests, he will never let go, especially the horrible guy!
"Impossible! This is absolutely impossible!" Fan's momentum came, and Neal was trying to explain that the next negotiation between him and Andy would definitely start a further discussion on dividends, but Fan did not give Neal a chance. "Six million pieces of pay, yes, no problem! I promise! However, box office dividends, absolutely not! 0.5%, that is your personal promise, I will never agree!"
In the fifth film a year ago, Fan’s producer rights were relatively limited, and Neil was more constrained; a year later, in addition to the great success of the fifth film, Fan and Paul naturally did not benefit from it. Few, especially this time Fan got Michael's support. He can already sit on an equal footing in front of Neal, so naturally he won't give in easily.
"Van Diesel!" Neal's anger also rushed up, and he shot the case. "Don't behave like a kindergarten kid, making such naive behavior!"
"Naive?" Fan also stood up abruptly, and the chair behind him turned down. The big fist hit the conference table directly, and the whole table was trembling. "You haven't seen what true naivety is. ! Tell you, I don’t even agree with the salary of 6 million, 3 million, this is the ultimate, I said, 3 million! No? It’s very simple. If Lanli joins, I will quit! Grass/You/Mom /'S blue gift-Hall, grass/you/mum/'s interest balance, grass/you/mum/'s box office dividends, your brain is flooded, don't drag me to be stupid together! Damn/cheap/goodies!"