1042 Rarely candid
“‘If the sequel to "Edge of Tomorrow" didn't have you as the male protagonist, then the sequel probably wouldn't exist. I have no interest in filming another "Hunger Games" or "The Fast and the Furious".”
Faced with Renly's answer, Barry unexpectedly made a joke. Although his tone was slightly stiff and could easily be misunderstood. This was not a joke, but an extremely serious statement of position. However, his slightly relaxed brows still buffered the atmosphere. ; Then, Barry gently shook the whiskey in his hand, seeming to be admiring the amber liquid, filled with light and shadow, and the ripples flowing..
“Not long ago, I heard about Alfonso Cuaron's actions. To be honest, this was definitely an accident, ha, an unexpected accident." As he spoke, Barry raised the corners of his mouth slightly and chuckled. A little bit of pride was revealed, and it was fleeting..
In the past half year, after experiencing "Hypegate" and Oscars, Renly has risen from the ashes and has become one of the most popular and sought-after actors in Hollywood. Everyone is curious about Renly's next step. Who will win this film? This question has reached incredible heights after the box office premiere of "Edge of Tomorrow".
On the one hand, people lamented the missteps of Universal Pictures and the decision of Warner Bros.; on the other hand, people discussed the subsequent impact of the Oscar curse and Renly's choice of future works; at the same time, people also looked forward to Renly's future. It turned out to have an impact on the entire film industry..
It's no exaggeration to say that everyone wants a piece of the pie, and even if it's just a gesture, movie studios will tentatively send invitations to Andy Rogers and Creative Artists Agency. Industry joke, it's just an invitation Renly's script alone was enough to flood the mailroom of the Creative Artists Agency..
Warner Bros. is no exception.
But who would have thought that before the six major film companies, before independent film companies, and before hundreds of projects, Alfonso Cuaron would be the first to get on board. This really broke everyone's expectations..
Faced with the envious looks of other film companies, Warner Bros. is naturally very proud - "Edge of Tomorrow" is now in theaters, gaining both fame and fortune; Renly's next film actually fell into Warner Bros.'s pocket, does this mean? With……
Warner Bros. and Renly have a long-term relationship? Just like Christopher Nolan and Warner Bros.？
In fact, the cooperation with "Gravity" was also the direct reason that prompted Barry to come to London..
Compared with the "Edge of Tomorrow" sequel, which is far away, "Gravity" is already ready. At the same time, this will also be Renly's first return to the studio after his historic Oscar win. Undoubtedly, this will become the most A good touchstone will serve as a crucial reference for future cooperation between Warner Bros. and Renly, and may even affect the speed of the sequel to "Edge of Tomorrow".
“So, what do you think of this work? "Barry asked tentatively, "I mean, from an actor's perspective, do you think this will be another 'Moon' or another 'Apollo 13'?’？”
“"Moon", an independent science fiction film directed by Duncan-Jones in 2009, was technically stunning and stunning, but overall, it was more inclined to be an artistic work. It was shortlisted for the British Film and Television Arts that year. The Academy's Best British Film Nomination only had a North American box office of $5 million.
“"Apollo 13" is a classic science fiction work in 1995, directed by Ron Howard. Although it received nine Oscar nominations that year, including core awards such as Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay; An outstanding commercial film, it achieved outstanding results of US$172 million in North America at that time, ranking third in the annual North American box office rankings..
Reinterpreting Barry's question, "Is this an art film or a commercial film?"？”
“Personally, this is 'Gravity', not any simple science fiction work." This time, Renly gave a more professional answer, "Alfonso Cuarón is a special director. , observing the entire space from his perspective, presents a completely different image, which makes me convinced that the movie will also be completely different.”
But Renly knew that this was not the answer Barry was looking for, so he added, "If I insist on making an analogy, I think this will be another '2001 Space Odyssey', not because of the subject matter or core, but because of the Because the directorial perspectives of Alfonso Cuarón and Stanley Kubrick gave the entire story a different color.”
In real life, Stanley Kubrick's directed works have diverse themes and novel perspectives; while Alfonso Cuaron is relatively more limited, and his touch in science fiction movies is indeed eye-catching. And hidden under the package of science fiction, it is still a story with human beings at its core..
Barry's expression did not change, and he made no special movements. He just observed Renly's expression carefully, unable to figure out a reason in his eyes as calm as water..
Compared to Harvey Weinstein, Barry Meyer is obviously more difficult to deal with..
“So, you nodded and agreed to star in this work." Barry paused for two seconds before speaking out his conclusion..
Renly didn't do Tai Chi either, and nodded sharply, "Yes, I nodded and agreed to star in this work..”
Barry smiled.
Before signing a contract in black and white, the wiser approach is to refuse to take a stand, leave room for ambiguity, and strive for more remuneration and benefits, as well as more rights and treatment. In the past period, innovative artist management companies and "Earth Center" The crew of "Gravity" are doing some stretching.
But Renly expressed his position so boldly and frankly, and he immediately lost the initiative..
Warner Brothers knows Renly's attitude and understands Renly's urgency. They can sit firmly on the Diaoyutai and recoup the benefits bit by bit. Renly's cards have been revealed anyway..
Therefore, in the face of "drama addicts", the work of film companies becomes simple and straightforward; if there is no agency to fight for their rights and interests, then they will be eaten up by the film company, and not even their bones will be left..
Barry knew that Renly was a smart man. Even if he didn't care about it, he couldn't know anything about it. Even if he didn't know anything, the agent must have been angry beforehand. So, why is Renly so frank? Don’t you care at all? You should retreat instead of advance, show your trump card and force Warner Bros. to make a decision.？
No matter what it is, Barry has to admit that he enjoys dealing with people like Renly..
Against the backdrop of the box office success of "Edge of Tomorrow", against the backdrop of competition among major studios, against the backdrop of Warner Bros.'s own difficulties, and against the backdrop of the heightened agenda for the sequel to "Edge of Tomorrow" Next, Warner Bros. won’t get too hung up on the details of their interests..
For Barry, with a stroke of a pen, he simply gave up some of his interests in exchange for more interests and a longer future. This was a good deal; compared with Universal Pictures, Warner Brothers is undoubtedly generous and generous. It's a lot more atmospheric. Of course, the premise of everything is that Renly has proven his worth..
“So, we will wait and see whether this can become another '2001: A Space Odyssey'." Barry said with a smile, "As for the remuneration, after discussion, we can provide two different methods. How to choose? It's up to you.”
Renly's brows furrowed slightly, showing a puzzled look.：
The CEO of Warner Bros. is meeting face to face with an actor to discuss salary. This kind of distribution of job responsibilities is not quite right, right? Even if Barry Meyer and Robert Downey Jr. sit down and talk about box office dividends, this is not the field of work that these two people are good at..
Barry seemed to notice Renly's confusion immediately. He did not explain, but finished the next words, "The first one, twenty million dollars, that's all; the second one, there is no minimum salary." , all in the form of box office dividends, 10%.
Of course, in addition to remuneration, all actors' supporting benefits are signed according to the 'A-List' specifications. If there are other special requirements, we can sit down and discuss them slowly..”
Without any rhetoric, it was rare for Barry to show his trump card honestly, which is really rare for the old fox. Of course, it is also possible that this is also part of the strategy, using pretended sincerity to complete the hidden true purpose..
But no matter what, Barry's sincerity is really surprising.
Now, things are gradually becoming clear. Barry personally came to London to talk face-to-face with Renly about the salary issue. In fact, it is not complicated. It is not so much a discussion about salary, but a discussion about status and power in the industry..
The first is the salary aspect.
The glory of Hollywood’s $20 million club goes without saying. Although the rise of Johnny Depp and Robert Downey Jr. has refreshed the history of film pay, and box office dividends have become mainstream, their pay has long been far exceeded. 20 million, but the 20 million club is still a status symbol in Hollywood. Only the top of the pyramid can enjoy such treatment..
Similarly, 10% of the North American box office is no small matter. If the box office is 100 million, then the film salary will be 10 million. This will slowly accumulate without any cap. If we take the final box office of "Edge of Tomorrow" as an example, that means Renly can earn $55 million in salary.
People have always been curious about why Johnny Depp and Robert Downey Jr.'s salary can be as high as 40 or 50 million. This is why.
In itself, Johnny and Robert have the ability to share box office dividends, 8%, 10%, 12%. The specific figures will depend on the negotiation process; and the film production company has strong confidence in the box office of the work, and they predict After estimating the box office figures, Johnny and Robert were paid in one lump sum with a buyout remuneration, instead of receiving no box office dividends..
If the actual box office is lower than expected, then the film production company can also recover costs and achieve profits through overseas box office, video tape distribution and peripheral products; but if the actual box office is higher than expected, this means that the film company can just sit back and count the money. There is no need to allocate profits to big-name actors anymore.
Whether it is a 20 million film salary or a 10% box office dividend, this means that Warner Bros. has affirmed Renly's market appeal and commercial value. This generous move demonstrates their confidence and determination, which is important for In terms of Renly's status in the industry, it is undoubtedly a qualitative leap..
But obviously, this alone is not enough for Barry to make a special trip to discuss an actor's salary..
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