First movie role? How much did you get paid? How could you not remember? Frederick will always remember that damn guy, that guy named Chiciarelli, who shamelessly took over the already negotiated 600,000 yuan.

The salary was reduced to 300,000 step by step, and he and Sean had no objections. This time he asked Miramax for a salary of 10 million. In addition to his valuation of Sean, he also had the intention of demonstrating and being low-key.

How could anyone dare to do this without Weinstein's instructions?

"So, the second question is, from when to now, how much time have we spent?" Sean asked immediately.

The agent sighed but did not answer. He knew what he wanted to say, and he also knew that this was indeed a miracle, but there were still many things he had to consider.

"I know what you are thinking, Fred," Sean smiled insightfully, "I admit that if I can enter the tens of millions club, it will indeed be of immeasurable help to my career, but now is a good time.

?”

Frederick was stunned for a moment, then frowned and thought for a few minutes: "You mean... you don't like this movie."

For an actor who has just entered the multi-million dollar salary club, the worst thing that can happen is that this movie caused serious losses to the producer. In this case, although it will not be labeled as box office poison, the next part

If a big production doesn't reduce the salary, it will be difficult to get roles again. But if the salary is reduced, how will others think of it?

"You can't say I'm not optimistic about it," Sean smiled, "Answer me a few questions first, Fred, how much is the investment for this movie?"

"Although we haven't negotiated it yet, it's at least over 70 million." The agent gave the answer after thinking for a while.

"That is to say, it is at least almost twice as much as the previous movie, "The Talented Mr. Ripley", right?" Sean's face perked up, "And compared to "The English Patient," it is almost three times higher.

And then, what’s their box office?”

"Well... The number of "The English Patient" worldwide is about 140 million, and the number of "The Talented Mr. Ripley" is about 120 million." Frederick has done his job. He remembers these data quite clearly, and his response is not slow.

"What you are saying is that unless Anthony makes a clear change in this movie that can attract audiences, he may suffer losses."

"Although I have only worked with Tony once, I know that his requirements for landscapes in movies are as strict as actors, whether it is the Sahara in "The English Patient" or Italy in "The Talented Mr. Ripley", which also led to his

"The pace of movies is relatively slow," Sean shrugged and continued, "After the millennium, people's pace of life has become faster and faster, so they relatively prefer fast-paced movies. Therefore, we all know that the cost of movies is

It's tricky, but if the box office of "Cold Mountain" doesn't change much compared to the previous two films, then at most it can keep the cost."

Frederick pinched his chin and frowned deeper, but he had to admit that Sean's words made sense, which made him very depressed.

"I feel like I have to be persuaded by you again. Why does it always happen like this?" the agent asked with some annoyance and unwillingness.

"Because I am right." Sean smiled and spread his hands, then took a deep breath and looked at him seriously, "I am very grateful for what you have done for me, Fred, and I understand your feelings.

However, don’t take it too seriously. Since we have gone from a new actor who can only earn 300,000 yuan to a near-A-list star in just over three years, then a 10-million-dollar club or even a 20-million-dollar club will be a big deal.

Is it far?"

After a pause, he laughed again: "Or do you think I can't do it?"

"How can there be anything you can't do?" Frederick sighed, accepting the fact, "Okay, I know what to do, but Sean, I hope to encounter this kind of situation again in the future.

No matter what, don’t express your position easily again.”

Although he knew that this might be of no use, Sean was not the kind of person who didn't know how to adapt, but he was also not someone who compromised easily. He would never give up on something he believed in. He had been aware of this from the beginning, but it was his fault.

Or should I say, who made him the agent?

After the communication, the tone of the matter was set, although Sanders still had some regrets.

"It would actually be good if you could enter the million-dollar club now. You are already very popular. Although they are all in a different kind of limelight, there is no shortage of one like this," he said to Sean in private, "even if you don't like this movie.

, even if you took it because of Anthony, you must have a way to get yourself out of the predicament, right?"

"There must be a way, but why take the risk?" Sean smiled and asked, "Or, Sandy, do you really think now is a good time to enter the million-dollar club?"

He sighed softly: "I know there is a saying in China..."

"Don't tell me this, okay? You know, I have a headache with those squares and their pronunciation." Sanders interrupted immediately.

"Okay, okay," Sean laughed, "In short, no matter how strong a tree is, if it stands too prominently in the forest and stands alone outside, a strong wind will easily knock it to the ground.

But if it is only a little taller than other trees, then as long as the forest exists, it can withstand no matter how strong the wind is."

"To put it simply, like in high school, we always exclude guys who are too aloof or too dull?" Sanders said after thinking for a few minutes.

"Although it's not very appropriate, that's pretty much what it means." Sean nodded.

Frankly speaking, Sean's heart beat faster when he heard Frederick say 10 million. Who doesn't want to join the 10 million club? If an actor's salary can be more than 10 million, his status, status and influence will immediately increase.

It would become completely different. He knew very well that the purpose of the other party's coming to him was not only to find out what was going on, but also to drag him along to put pressure on Miramax.

For a few minutes, he wanted to agree, but when his thoughts recovered, he immediately chose to refuse.

First of all, Sean has promised that Minghella will definitely participate in the show, and Miramax already knows this, so it would be very bad if the negotiation falls apart. Then, although the Ten Million Club is tempting, it is not now

It’s a good time to join, and there are several reasons why.

The first point has been mentioned to Frederick before. If you fall out immediately after joining, it will easily become a joke. Not only will it not be good for the career, but it will have a big impact. The second point is naturally mentioned to Sanders.

, he has been in the limelight enough. Although it was all about production and music before, the release of six movies in June is enough to make many people pay attention. If he climbs too high at this time, he will easily become the target of public criticism.

As for the third point, there is still the contradiction between honor and value. Although the two are not completely contradictory, it is not so easy to have both. There are very few movie stars who can be in the million-dollar club, and those in the twenty-million club

Even less. Moreover, even Nicolas Cage and Tom Hanks experienced setbacks and hardships, and their commercial value only increased after becoming emperors.

Therefore, it is better to move forward steadily now, and there is no shortage of salary money. Although Sean has created a miracle, from a new actor to a first-line star in three years, his rise was too fast, and he did not go through so many experiences.

Hardening - Although he has experience in his previous life, it can only make him mature personally and does not help much in his current career, so the foundation is not yet solid.

It doesn't matter, there will be opportunities in the future. Just as he said to Frederick, since it may take him three years to jump from a new actor to a first-line star, it will be a matter of time before he enters the million-dollar club. Moreover,

...As long as your own production company develops, even if you focus on honor, the worst thing you can do is make your own movie and then get a salary of 10 million.

As long as the movie does not do poorly at the box office, no one can say anything. Isn't that what Drew did?

Putting this aside for the time being, and still leaving all the negotiations to Frederick, Sean immediately contacted Eric Brace, yes, the screenwriter who replaced James Huang in "Death Comes 2".

The other person was about thirty-four, five to forty years old, short in stature, with a square face, curly hair, and a beard, which made him look quite rugged. There was nothing much to say about the whole process. After making an appointment to meet, Sean first

I asked him to explain his idea in detail, then looked at the one-third completed script, asked a few questions, and finally exchanged terms.

Brace's condition was very simple. He hoped to direct it himself, because he had been brewing this idea for several years and it was not officially formed until last year, so no one understood the rhythm of the plot better than him.

Sean thought about it carefully and then agreed. He didn't remember who directed "The Butterfly Effect" in his previous life, but he felt that he could trust the other person for once. However, he also put forward his own conditions, that is, whether he could use women as his subjects.

main character.

"Changed to a female protagonist? Why?" Brace was puzzled.

"Too many horror movies and thriller movies feature men as the protagonists, and women are just vassals in them. Although everyone is used to this model, to some extent, they are also tired of it." Xiao

En said very seriously, "So, if we make changes, as long as the movie is exciting enough, it will definitely win by surprise. Last year, Nicole Kidman's "The Island" has proved this, and this year, Samsara

The studio is preparing to release a horror film during the Halloween season that will continue to prove this point."

Of course, this is nonsense. All Sean wants is to find some good roles for his woman.

Don't worry about Kate, she is already a famous actress, and she doesn't need to use horror movies and thrillers to enhance her fame; Don't worry about Camilla, she is still young and there is no need to make horror movies for the time being. For the rest, Naomi has
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