664 A stupid move
Su Fan could detect Neil's scorching gaze. In a daze, he once again returned to the condescending contempt and contempt when he first joined the ranks of the producers of "Fast and Furious 4" a few years ago. Contempt, the insignificance and helplessness of being at a loss what to do, Fan knew, and Neil also put the blame on him..
First Michael, then Neil.
That look clearly said: Apologize, he must apologize to Paul, he must save Paul, otherwise this disaster will be endless. Fan wanted to straighten his back, angrily fight back, tell Renly to go away, and let Paul also Get out. But, he knew he couldn't do it. He needed Paul to stay, he needed Paul to keep the entire crew intact, and he needed Paul to convince the other actors to stay too. Sometimes, for some things, absolute power doesn't work, such as people's hearts..
Fan lowered his head and lowered his eyes, avoiding Neil's gaze. He lost..
Neil ignored Fan and continued, "Then there is the candidate to replace Renly. We must react quickly and not allow the damage to continue to expand." Neil took a deep breath, and his smile couldn't help but add a little bitterness, "The longer time goes by, The greater the price we have to pay.”
Now, industry insiders are speculating about the relationship between the "Fast and Furious" crew and Renly, especially Renly and Van..
The best solution is to complete the contract renewal work with Renly as soon as possible, and do it beautifully, even if he gives up some of the benefits, and stop the loss as soon as possible. In this way, not only will the rumors be clarified, but they will also Can occupy the moral high ground - Renly released those messages purely to win a higher salary.
However, Renly cut off the escape route in a decisive way. He had no intention of continuing negotiations and cut off all possibilities..
Now, they can spread the word that Renly's behavior is just to get a higher salary, but they must find an actor to replace Renly as soon as possible before the truth comes out. The longer the delay, the more disadvantaged they will be, or... Either sign a replacement actor at a higher price, or take another big gamble like last year with Renly. In either case, the risks of "Fast and Furious 6" will skyrocket..
Niall had to admit that Renly's last move was too cruel, which put the entire crew in jail. However, Niall knew Renly's true intention - Paul Walker. Niall also agreed that Fan Their ambitions and arrogance have swelled and are almost out of control. They need someone to contain Fan. Paul is undoubtedly the best choice..
So, even knowing that Renly dug a hole, Niall not only had to jump in, but he also had to push both Van and Michael down..
“What does it mean that the longer it takes, the greater the price will be? "Michael frowned, his face full of confusion..
Neil looked at Michael who was like a layman and sighed inwardly..
Jack Wallace was simply stunned, because Andy Rogers' skill was dazzling. Hidden behind all the news, he secretly completed the amazing move with Chen Cang; and because of Renly Hall's decisiveness, he actually did it. I gave up without any hesitation and gave up cleanly, showing the magnanimity and calmness of a top star..
Things were developing in twists and turns, and he could no longer keep up with the progress. Looking back now, when he fought for Dawn's 3.5 million salary, he looked like a child playing house, not only immature, but also It's so simple that it's enough to make you die of shame.
The only consolation is that Andy did not accomplish such a feat alone. He has the support of an entire innovative artist management company behind him. No wonder the top big-name agents regard the innovative artist management company as the ultimate challenge. The level is indeed different..
However, Jack didn't know why Andy needed Dawn's cooperation in the first place..
So far, all he has done is reject Michael once. But the problem is that besides Dawn, there are many suitable action actors in Hollywood. If Michael just needs to move the target, or threaten Renly, , their choices are countless. One Dawn rejected "Fast and Furious", it is impossible for all action actors to reject.
Jack couldn't see the overall situation. This feeling was a little suffocating and a little exciting. Suddenly, the office door opened and the assistant's head popped in and whispered, "Neal H. Moretz's phone number is on." On line 4.”
Jack was stunned for half a second and put the newspaper in his hand on the table. "Okay, take it in." His eyes fell on the newspaper. The headline of the entertainment section read, "Renly Hall confirmed to star in 'Killing Circle'," The first challenge to lead a commercial film." Then he answered the phone, trying to keep his voice sounding normal, "Jack Wallace is talking..”
Renly will soon be absent from the sequel production of "Fast and Furious", and the side story will naturally die prematurely. This means that the biggest contributor to the miracle of the fifth part of the series - at least one of them, will not be able to appear on the big screen again. Such an explosive News, in the relatively deserted autumn period, was comparable to nuclear weapons. The raging mushroom cloud attracted everyone's attention. However, before the media and the Internet had time to react, the development of the incident took another turn..
Universal Pictures officially announced that the sixth and seventh installments of "Fast and Furious" have officially completed the contract renewal with Paul Walker, and they ensured that this will be a blockbuster signing that truly empowers Paul. Having the same status as Fan ensures that the two biggest contributors to the series will continue to meet the audience on the big screen..
According to industry rumors, Paul's condition for signing two sequels is a salary of 15 million US dollars, a 7% box office dividend, and being ranked among the producers..
This level of signing is top-notch for any crew, on par with Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt and others. At the moment, it may be slightly inferior to Johnny Depp and Robert Downey Jr. That's all. Even within the "Fast and Furious" crew, Paul is already on an equal footing with Fan. The only difference is that Fan's box office dividend is 8%, one percentage point more..
If the sixth installment of "The Fast and the Furious" can still achieve a box office of 300 million in North America, then Paul's pre-tax salary will reach 36 million US dollars..
Needless to say, after missing Renly, the "Fast and Furious" crew finally showed enough sincerity to retain one of the biggest contributors to the success of the series; at the same time, this also "crushed" the previous rumors. , in the sequel, the scenes will not all be tilted towards Fan, but to find a balance between Paul and Fan. This move is also considered by the outside world as a sign of the continuation of the friendship between Fan and Paul..
After the signing is completed, this will be the first time in Paul's career as an actor that he will be named as a producer. It is not said whether Paul will actually participate in the creation of the film, but it can be confirmed that this sequel to "Fast and Furious" It’s good news for Xidapuben.
Before the media frenzy triggered by the first piece of news had time to subside, Universal Pictures released the second and third pieces of news..
“"Fast and Furious 6" has signed a contract with Dwayne Johnson, confirming that Dwayne will star in at least one film. The specific role has not yet been determined, but it is certain that the role will be very important. Dwayne gave affirmation, He said it was disappointing to miss out on cooperating with Renly, but working with Fan and Paul was worth looking forward to.
“"Fast and Furious 6" has signed a contract with Luke Evans. Currently, there is only one contract, and the details of the role have not yet been determined. The crew is actively discussing with the screenwriter. In an interview, Luke said , he hopes to play a villain, preferably the ultimate bad guy, which is bound to be very interesting.
No matter it is Dawn or Luke, the industry has not heard any further news. It is not known at what price Universal Pictures completed the contract. But what is certain is that the preparations for the sixth part of "Fast and Furious" The studio is in a prosperous state, unaffected by Renly's withdrawal..
On the contrary, the joining of Dawn and Luke not only filled the vacancy left by Renly, but also strengthened the lineup. The sequel is really worth looking forward to. Not only that, the "Fast and Furious" crew is also seeking Jason Statham cooperation, the role and remuneration are still being discussed intensively..
On the surface, it seems that the "Fast and Furious" sequel is finally back on track, and the audience's expectations are slowly rising. But those who are truly informed know that things are not that simple..
Dawn joined "Fast and Furious 6" with a salary of US$5.5 million. The role has not yet been determined, but what is certain is that with this contract, Dawn has officially joined the ranks of first-line actors. In the future, if Dawn plays the leading role in a film, eight million will be the bottom line, and ten million will be a high probability event. Just like Renly is doing now.
Delayed for a year, but Dawn still made a career leap.
Luke joined "Fast and Furious 6" with a salary of three million US dollars. This was a qualitative leap for Luke's acting career. Before this, Luke had only served as the leading actor in one work. , "No Survival" was filmed last year. This work has not yet been released, and the results are naturally unknown. When he took over the filming of this work, Luke's salary was one hundred thousand US dollars..
Luke has the biggest opportunity of his career.
At first, the crew of "Fast and Furious" refused to sign Renly with a salary of 8 million, but now they have gone around in a big circle and signed Dawn and Luke with a salary of 8.5 million. two rising stars.
Of course, getting two actors at a similar price without sacrificing box office dividends seems like a good deal. But anyone in the industry knows that this is a stupid move to bury yourself. Give up. In the fifth film, Renly, who has already achieved success, has been affirmed, and is still on the rise, chooses new actors and creates new characters. This is equivalent to starting from scratch. The meaning of filming a sequel lies in the continuous accumulation of Audience base, now Universal Pictures has personally overturned this base.
Absolutely stupid.
However, on the surface, everyone on the "Fast and Furious" crew is happily opening a new chapter. As for the true situation in the heart, it is unknown..
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