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There is no doubt that whether it is a 20 million club or a 10% box office dividend, this is a well-deserved top level in Hollywood. It skips the ranks of first-line actors and directly ranks among the top actors, even in Hollywood. "A-list", this is also the top of the top.
In the entire Hollywood, there are definitely no more than thirty actors who enjoy such a standard of treatment. There are really only a handful of them..
By the way, those actors or directors who enjoy 15% or even 20% of the box office dividends, such as Steven Spielberg and Tom Cruise, this exists objectively..
But even they can only get such a high proportion of dividends under special circumstances. Not only do they need to be actors and producers at the same time, but there are generally no other big names in the crew, because the entire crew can divide it up The box office dividend ratio is up to 40%.
In addition, enjoying such high dividends means that they will bear the box office risk together with the film company, and the losses may also be very heavy..
Effort and gain are always directly proportional.
In the face of profit-oriented film companies, it is extremely difficult for any actor to receive such treatment. Not only does the agency need to argue hard, but it also requires a clever time to really impress the film company..
To put it simply, if Warner Bros. nods and agrees to the 20 million salary, then Renly will take over the filming of other film companies' works, and 20 million will also be the basic salary; and, unless the actor takes the initiative to reduce the price, once it reaches such a level, Basically it will not decline. For specific information, please refer to the tug-of-war between Dwayne Johnson and "Fast and Furious 5".
Therefore, every decision of the 20 million club, every decision of 10% box office dividend distribution, the film company needs to be cautious. In addition to themselves, other film companies will also put more or less pressure on the actors. What is being divided is the profits in the pockets of the film companies..
This time "Gravity" is undoubtedly an excellent opportunity with the right time, right place and right people. Therefore, the team of innovative artist management companies headed by Andy Rogers are doing their best to obtain top-level treatment for Renly. This is also the beginning of cooperation negotiations. There is no core reason why it can be completed.
Now that Barry has come to London in person, what is more important than the salary figure is the recognition and approval of Renly by Warner Bros. or the recognition and support of Renly by the six major film companies. This also means that in After signing the "Gravity" contract, Renly will officially become a member of the Spire of the Pyramid..
In addition to this, the strategic position of the sequels of "Gravity" and "Edge of Tomorrow", which is separated from the numbers themselves, reveals a longer-term blueprint, which can vaguely glimpse Warner Bros.'s ambitions.
Although Renly couldn't see through Barry's calculations and didn't know Warner Bros.'s plan, what is certain is that Barry was definitely not aimless in today's entire conversation. As the CEO of Warner Bros., he is also the most powerful person in Hollywood. One of the big bosses, Barry is definitely looking for more than just an actor..
However, taking a step back, for an actor who can sell 500 million in North America and 1.1 billion worldwide, Barry is very willing to personally take action and seek long-term cooperation. Just like Christopher Nolan, this is undoubtedly the most successful moment for Barry during his tenure. One of the personal collaborations.
Renly couldn't help but smile, "It seems that our cooperation will continue for some time to come..”
“If possible, I don't mind if this kind of cooperation lasts longer." Barry's eyes flashed slightly and he said meaningfully. Then he changed the topic and said forcefully, "No matter how you choose, I hope the signing can be completed within the next four weeks. Finish.”
Time is extremely urgent for the "Gravity" crew and for Warner Bros. This summer, "Edge of Tomorrow" unexpectedly became a new force against "The Avengers", but what about next year? And what about the year after next? Warner Bros. needs to step up and complete its layout.
“Alfonso Cuaron said that the early technical work of the crew has been basically completed. Now, he needs to identify the male actors to cooperate with the remaining preparatory work to ensure that the film can be shot as planned." Barry did not pause to listen to Renly. The intention is to pour out all the words on its own.
“By the way, we have made an appointment for the studio in November. The film will be shot in the UK. Our studio in Surrey is ready. The entire shooting period is expected to be one to two months. I won’t know the specific details. That’s too clear, but I believe your agent should be able to give a more accurate answer..”
Talking to oneself, gushing endlessly, and in one go. The whole speech is completely self-centered, pouring out all the content. Rather than soliciting opinions or talking to each other, it is better to unilaterally announce all results. That kind of deep-rooted The strong style of giving orders has been brought to the extreme..
Renly looked at Barry quietly and didn't respond..
Barry frowned slightly, carefully catching the look in Renly's eyes, and also fell silent without speaking..
For a moment, the atmosphere was so tense that the two people seemed to be refusing to give in, and it gradually turned into a battle of momentum..
Finally, it was Renly's chuckle that broke the situation..
However, he did not have the slightest worry and still maintained a relaxed attitude, "Mr. Meyer, obviously you treat me as a producer, but in fact, I am just an actor. For work other than acting, my Very limited understanding.”
For Renly, whether it is a 20 million club or a 10% box office dividend, it is extremely rare. He has no problem choosing any one. Before, Renly nodded and agreed to "Gravity" Invited to star, he never considered the remuneration at all.
Likewise, the sequel to "Edge of Tomorrow".
This was the second time Renly repeated similar content in today's conversation. Barry was not angry, but smiled, "I am a businessman, and the only thing I can talk about is the salary, the market, and the future." planning; the part about filmmaking and art-making, which is not my strong point, the only thing I can say is that I love the finished product of 'Edge of Tomorrow'.”
There is a hint of joking in the simple words, but it reveals a bit of true temperament..
“From a certain perspective, we have reached a consensus, right? "Renly is focused on performance, while Barry is focused on profit. The ultimate goal of both people is the same, to create a wonderful work, but in different ways..
Renly's expression made Barry's smile brighter, "In fact, you have a little misunderstanding about producers. A producer is not just a helmsman who manages budgets, public relations, publicity, and filming. In a huge Hollywood crew, the division of labor among producers is also extremely detailed..”
“For producers who are also actors, their task is to provide a richer perspective for the film from the actor's perspective. For example, how the character should be shaped and how the character should interact with the plot; for another example, the actor's performance style and How should the director cooperate, how should the performances between the supporting actors and the protagonist be arranged, etc..
When truly outstanding actors become producers, they can become catalysts for even better works, such as Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep..”
Outside of work, what was revealed in a rare long speech was Barry's advice and guidance to Renly. He was reminding Renly that he wanted to become a better actor, and even had a better understanding of the entire work. If you have a deep understanding of actors, then the producer will be the most direct training position..
Barry's words reminded Renly of Tom Cruise.
In the last life, Tom gradually fell into a stereotyped movie routine. No matter what movie he shot, it seemed to be the same character and the same model, including the well-known "Edge of Tomorrow". In fact, this is Tom as an actor. , as a producer, imprinting his personal style on the work..
However, Renly has not yet reached such a high level, controlling all the details from a holistic perspective. The sequel to "Edge of Tomorrow" may be conceived from the creative stage, and it may be an opportunity; and Barry's subtext just now is hinting at "Earth". "Gravity" will be the first opportunity to arrive？
Barry raised the whiskey in his hand and drank it in one gulp, "I think we all still have a lot to learn, right?" After speaking, Barry placed the cup on the table and sat up straight, "Today , you have experienced another busy working day, so I will not disturb your rest time. I hope that next time we have the opportunity, we can have dinner together and have a good conversation about some insignificant anecdotes..”
This is the cue to leave.
This time, Renly didn't refuse. He was indeed tired..
Standing up, Barry left the cash on the table, and then the two of them left the bar while walking and talking, got into their own vehicles, said goodbye, and left..
The entire conversation was resolute, concise, and contained a huge amount of information; after it was over, you needed to calm down and reflect slowly..
Originally, Renly was going to discuss it with Andy immediately, but after returning home and taking a bath, he fell into a deep sleep and fell unconscious. There is never a breather in a West End performance. The dual challenges of space, energy and physical strength cannot be ignored..
Sleep till dawn.
After getting up in the morning, he started his rest day with a cup of coffee. While enjoying breakfast, Nathan promptly reminded Renly whether he needed to inform Andy about last night's meeting. Only then did Renly come to his senses and quickly dialed the number. I called the other side of the Atlantic and found Andy..
After briefly and comprehensively explaining what happened last night, Andy on the other end of the phone was stunned for a moment, took a deep breath, took another deep breath, and finally couldn't laugh or cry, "You mean, Barry Meyer, CEO of Warner Bros., started... After earning a top-notch salary, you rested extremely peacefully last night without any impact.？”
This... why does it make people have the urge to laugh?？
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