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Andy Rogers was surprised, but not shocked, by Barry Meyer's personal visit.
Strictly speaking, this is an expected result. It can even be said to be the result of Andy and the Creative Artists Agency's continuous efforts and continuous promotion. Now everything is going as planned, and joy arises in his heart, but Andy I quickly controlled my emotions because there was still more work to be done..
Faced with Renly's calmness and calmness, it was more of a joke than helplessness. Andy couldn't help but chuckle, "In summary, Barry's conversation last night was divided into two parts. One was 'Tomorrow The sequel to "Fringe", one is the salary of "Gravity", right? Did Barry mention the arrangement of the cast and crew in the sequel?？”
“If possible, he hopes to continue the original cast. Now, Warner Bros. is inviting the author of the original novel to create a second novel; at the same time, our original team gathered together to brainstorm to create a sequel story for the movie Provide more inspiration. Obviously, Barry still attaches great importance to the script and story.”
After simply summarizing in three or two sentences, Renly made another joke, "At least for some special reasons, he expressed his position like this last night..”
The subtext is a joke about the nature of businessmen. For the sake of profit, they will resort to any means and lie continuously. One thing on the surface and another behind the scenes. Especially in the actual shooting of film works, uncertain factors are even more unpredictable..
Of course, the two parties have not signed any paper agreement. Before seeing the script, Renly can refuse to sign or even star in the sequel. This is also his right.
At this point, Renly and Barry are equal, and both have the right to choose; strictly speaking, Renly, who is in full swing, still has greater initiative..
Andy immediately understood the meaning of Renly's words. The smile on his face remained unchanged, but he did not respond, "Understood. Regarding the sequel of 'Edge of Tomorrow', I will continue to follow up in Los Angeles.".”
For the sequel, the content and method of cooperation are completely different. Not only Renly's treatment needs to be further improved, but also the signing and arrangements of the original crew need to be carefully discussed, referring to the preparations for the sequel of "Fast and Furious" , is the most direct example.
In addition, the Creative Artist Agency also hopes to further deepen the packaging cooperation in the sequel project and strive for more potential benefits. The cooperation in the sequel will obviously be another long-term tug of war..
Fortunately, even the horoscope has not been revealed yet, so there is no need to worry for the time being..
“Now, let's talk about the salary issue first." Andy quickly returned to the focus of today's work, "Before we officially get into the topic of Barry Meyer, do you know how much salary 'Edge of Tomorrow' can bring?？”
Andy knew very well that Renly had never cared about the salary, so before the formal conversation, he needed to make sure that Renly had a basic understanding of the salary..
“Let’s set the target lower for the time being, based on 400 million in North America.” At the time of this conversation, the North American box office of “Edge of Tomorrow” has not yet exceeded 400 million, but it is about to break through, and professionals have begun to discuss 500 million. It was possible, but Andy still wasn't too ambitious, "Then, your salary will reach 30 million. Of course, this is before tax.".”
$30 million？
Renly's eyebrows slightly raised. In addition to being surprised, it was more of a sense of absurdity. He laughed softly, "Are you sure you didn't add a zero?" Three million and thirty million, this But the two sets of data are completely different..
In Renly's career, salary has never been the focus; moreover, independent film companies account for the majority of works, so the salary is even less likely to be too high. When "Edge of Tomorrow" was originally signed, the salary was 10 million It already seems incredible, but after adding in the 5% box office dividend, Renly can now earn a full 30 million US dollars.——
If calculated based on the final North American box office of "Edge of Tomorrow" of $550 million, then Renly's actual pre-tax salary should be $37.5 million.
How incredible is this number? To put it simply, at the same level as Robert Downey Jr., in the past ten years, there are absolutely no actors, directors or producers in Hollywood who can earn such a salary in double digits..
This also means that with the help of "Edge of Tomorrow", Renly became a god in one step.
“Yes, I'm sure; otherwise, I would have changed my accountant by now." Andy joked, "Trust me, Renly, you deserve it..”
Deep down, Andy was just as surprised as Renly..
At the beginning, when Renly came to prominence with the "Pacific War", Andy once boldly imagined that within three years, Renly would be able to join the front line and achieve a great career. However, this was only the most ideal state. Who could have imagined that? , but now Renly has reached a much higher level, and even further entered the ranks of top stars, all of which is amazing.
However, accompanying Renly along the way, Andy clearly understood that every step Renly took was so solid and determined. As he said himself, this is what Renly deserves..
“Recently, the six major Hollywood film companies have issued project invitations, I mean, commercial films, and the minimum salary has reached 15 million." Andy further gave substantial evidence..
What Andy did not say is that this salary standard has reached a consensus in Hollywood, including Universal Pictures. This is the recognition of Renly from the entire industry..
In the view of the Creative Artists Agency, fifteen million is still not in line with Renly's worth, and a twenty million club is their goal. Therefore, they are actively fighting for Renly and looking forward to Renly becoming theirs. Another top star from the company——
Among the five major Hollywood agencies, Creative Artists Agency has the largest number of 20 million club members. They are also the first agency in history to negotiate a 20 million dollar salary, single-handedly contributing to the value of Hollywood superstars..
“So, what's your advice? "Renly lowered his chin slightly in understanding and answered seriously..
Faced with such an answer, Andy couldn't help but feel a little offended, and said in a fit of laughter and tears, "Mr. Renly Hall, do you know what a salary of 30 million means? You have become a multi-millionaire now, and this is all your reaction.？”
“Mr. Andy Rogers, I understand that this means that you can receive a commission of three million dollars, so have you decided to retire now? "The smile on the corner of Renly's mouth rose slightly, and he made a joke about Andy..
On the other end of the phone, you could clearly feel Andy's speechlessness. Renly lowered his chin, expressed satisfaction, and then said, "Yes, I don't plan to retire either. Obviously, there are more jobs waiting ahead. With.”
For Renly, remuneration is not crucial. Wealth has a rich lifestyle, and poverty has poverty. Money can indeed affect the quality of life, but mentality is the core that determines the depth and breadth of life..
Of course, now that he has more income, this also means that Renly is truly freed from the shackles of the family and can make more free choices in the future; at the same time, the Heather Cross Foundation will also receive a new donation, This is undoubtedly a good thing.
“I have some ideas in my mind now, such as buying a house in Honolulu or Almafi, and then buying a car in London, but... these ideas are still not feasible in a short time. Remember? I'm busy working now and can't spare time.
So, Mr. Andy Rogers, let’s talk about the future of work. As for the distribution and use of income, I will leave the bank account to Matthew Dunlop. This is really not my strong point..”
With a relaxed expression and a brisk tone, Renly chuckled and joked, which made Andy gently shake his head again, but after thinking about it seriously, he still couldn't hold it back and chuckled, "Renly, you know , sometimes you can really make people gnash their teeth.”
“I think you have to queue up. There are already enough reporters, plus those people in the industry who have been offended, the list will probably not be too short." Renly's self-deprecation once again successfully silenced Andy. Speechless.
“My suggestion is..." Andy decided to ignore it and returned to the topic, "Before confirming my suggestion, I need to ask you what you think of 'Gravity'. What kind of movie is this? science fiction movies？”
In recent years, the performance of science fiction movies in the North American market has gradually become unstable. There are eye-catching works such as "Avatar" and "Star Trek", as well as exciting works such as "Battleship" and "Key No. 4". Disappointing work.
Major film companies have gradually begun to be more cautious when investing in science fiction works. Even for "Super 8" created by Steven Spielberg and JJ Abrams, Paramount only gave It had a budget of 50 million. Therefore, when "Edge of Tomorrow" was put into filming, people in the industry were generally not optimistic about it..
Now coming to "gravity", the same thing.
Regarding Renly's salary, this is a very simple arithmetic question. If the North American box office of "Gravity" can exceed 200 million, then choose a 10% box office dividend; if not, then choose a salary of 20 million US dollars..
But this is also a very complicated arithmetic problem. Neither Barry Meyer nor Andy Rogers, including Alfonso Cuaron, are sure how the box office performance of "Gravity" will be. Of course, This is also the arithmetic problem that Disney must complete before signing contracts with Johnny Depp and Robert Downey Jr..
According to the probability, the North American box office of "Gravity" will not exceed 200 million. Therefore, within the innovative artist management company, they are still inclined to agree to a salary of 20 million, join the 20 million club, and establish their position in the industry; but Andy had different ideas deep down in his heart.
Andy always had an inexplicable confidence in Renly. Even though there was no basis or evidence, Andy was still willing to believe that Renly's "Gravity" could have greater box office potential..
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