In the office, Simon thought for a moment, took a notebook next to him, quickly wrote a few lines on it with a pencil, tore it off and handed it to Linda Vargas, saying: "Trilogy, this is the highest I can give." Quotation. In three days, if Arnold doesn’t agree, you can help me choose other actors. This time, I don’t need to consider the celebrity status, as long as the image and acting skills meet the standards.”
Linda Vargas took the paper handed over by Simon, with three sets of quotes on it.
For the trilogy, the basic salary is US$15 million. The second part will increase the global box office gross profit by 10%, and the third part will increase the amount to 20%.
Linda Vargas did some quick mental calculations. The global box office performance of a special effects blockbuster like "Jumanji" should be comparable to Schwarzenegger's original "Terminator 2", reaching about 500 million US dollars. Based on a production cost of US$100 million and a promotion of US$50 million, with a global box office of US$500 million, 10% of the box office gross profit would be approximately US$6 million, and 20% would be US$12 million.
For a big shot who gets a full basic salary, such a split is actually very sincere.
The premise is that the box office of the trilogy can reach this level.
If the global box office of "True Lies" last year was less than US$400 million, even a 20% gross profit share would not be much.
This in turn can mobilize the enthusiasm of the main creators to a great extent.
In general, the remuneration plan proposed by her boss requires actors and the project to share certain risks, and will not allow the main creator to sit back and enjoy the profits when the project suffers losses. This is Daenerys's consistent remuneration strategy.
Moreover, for this salary, there are also factors that prevent Schwarzenegger from raising the price for the sequel.
Because even if the first film reaches more than 500 million US dollars worldwide, without long-term contract restrictions, Schwarzenegger may later ask for omni-channel sharing on top of the full basic salary.
The most typical precedent is Warner's "Lethal Weapon" series. After the success of the first "Lethal Weapon", which was not expected to be promising, Warner basically just made hard-earned money in the subsequent two works, and most of them were taken by Mel Gibson and a few others. The main creators rely on high basic remuneration and omni-channel sharing to get away with it.
Her powerful boss obviously would not allow Daenerys to fall into such a role.
Based on past experience, it is roughly estimated that the possibility that Schwarzenegger will agree to this offer should be between 50 and 50. Linda Vargas put away her thoughts and said to Simon: "Boss, I have watched "The Brave" The first draft script of "Game", I have an idea in my mind, do you want to listen to it?"
Simon nodded: "You say."
Linda Vargas said: "I also feel that the role of Dr. Spencer is almost tailor-made for Arnold. In this case, if, I mean, if Arnold doesn't agree, we should be able to modify this role. The setting is used to adapt to other stars, such as Harrison Ford, um, a university professor and an archaeologist. Or Stallone, a Vietnam War veteran and a firearms expert. This story is originally based on a video game, and of course the character attributes are determined by us. There is no need to be stuck in one role.”
When Simon heard what Linda said, he suddenly felt enlightened.
really.
My mind is completely trapped by the plot characters in my memory.
There is absolutely no need for this.
Moreover, if you think about it carefully, in the previous films, the attributes of Dr. Spencer and Iron Fist Robbie played by Karen Gillan overlapped. Both of them tended to use force. Because of the suppression of Dwayne Johnson, they instead Not much room is given to Karen Gillan, who is also very popular.
It would be more reasonable if Dr. Spencer's all-around adventurer setting was changed to a firearms expert suitable for Stallone, one long-range, one melee, and the other two auxiliary.
After smoothing his thoughts, Simon gently clapped his hands and looked at the woman opposite who had naturally developed a very attractive temperament because of his detached status and high salary over the years. He smiled and said: "Linda, have I given you a salary increase? "
Linda Vargas' body was slightly heated by the burning gaze of her young boss. Over the years, she had been courted by countless people of the opposite sex who wanted to get opportunities from her, but those beautiful men and the young people opposite her There was no comparison at all. Suppressing her inner restlessness, Linda smiled and said, "It was added just last year."
Simon nodded: "Oh, forget it, I'll add it to you in two years. If you have such a good idea in the future, you can always tell me."
Linda Vargas was stunned for a moment, pretending to be dissatisfied and said: "Boss, according to the normal plot, I should add a little more. You are too stingy."
Simon had already used a pencil to quickly write down the new ideas inspired by Linda on the draft script of "Jumanji" in front of him. He smiled and said: "I am a capitalist. Raising employees' salaries goes against the genes of capitalists." instinctive."
Being in a circle where she often comes into contact with Simon, Linda Vargas also occasionally heard about her boss's 'genetic instinct' theory, made some jokes about it, and did not dwell on the topic of salary increase. She was also very satisfied with her salary. .
After probably talking about the casting progress of some other projects, Linda Vargas got up and left.
This is Thursday, March 23rd.
The time Simon gave Arnold to consider is probably until next Monday, which happens to be the date of the new Oscars ceremony.
Another busy day, and the next day is Friday.
"The Man from Earth", which was released on February 24, ended its fourth week of release.
Following the astonishing box office results of US$76.19 million in the first week and US$56.37 million in the second week, the box office of "The Man from Earth" dropped 49% in its third week of release. It was an unexpected and expected deep drop, taking in US$28.73 million. . Subsequently, in the fourth box office week from March 17 to March 23, the box office decline of "The Man from Earth" narrowed again to 31%, with a single-week box office of US$19.83 million.
In the four weeks since its release, this ultra-low-budget science fiction film with a production budget of only US$1.5 million has grossed US$181.12 million.
The initial forecast of a total local box office of US$300 million has become hopeless after the deep drop in the third week. However, even the current local box office of US$180 million has allowed this phenomenal alternative science fiction to temporarily occupy the box office champion position in 1995. The estimated local box office total of US$250 million may only be surpassed by the summer release of "Jurassic Park 2" and the year-end release of "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice."
Because of the unexpected popularity of "The Man from Earth", various Hollywood studios began frantically searching for similar scripts, even though they knew that the possibility of replicating this box office miracle was slim. In any case, according to the cost level of "The Man from Earth", even if the domestic box office is only one-tenth of that, the film company will still be able to reap considerable profits.
At the same time, all the second- and third-tier actors who participated in "The Man from Earth" have greatly increased their popularity due to the unexpected popularity of this movie. Even if it is impossible to reach the first-tier level all at once, relying on the popularity brought by this film, There will be no shortage of film offers for many actors in the next few years at least. If you can manage it carefully and add some luck, it is enough to gain a firm foothold in Hollywood.
After all, the capacity at the top of the pyramid in this circle is very small. Being able to secure this job is already a blessing for many actors.
Simon also found that the baby-faced supermodel Qu Si Gauff, who performed well in "The Man from Earth", seems to be more and more suitable for the role of Iron Fist Robbie in "Jumanji", and the original Karen Gillan The same baby face, the same tall height, and even the figure is impeccable.
However, just like George Clooney who Simon in "The Man from Earth" wants to squeeze out for a few more years to continue to participate in Daenerys' hit TV series "ER", Tracy Gauff is a Victoria's Secret It has only been a year since he signed an angel spokesperson contract, and it was a five-year contract. If he just turned to Hollywood, he would probably not be able to fulfill his obligations as a spokesperson.
Victoria's Secret brand ambassadors are not just as simple as participating in the annual Victoria's Secret show. They also have obligations such as shooting various types of brand-related advertisements and regularly attending physical store marketing activities.
Not only that, this baby-faced supermodel who suddenly became famous is also the target of many other brands. In the four major spring fashion weeks that just passed, the girl walked in more than 70 shows from North America to Europe. Does not touch the ground.
When Simon called Grace Spurter for advice, the woman also mentioned that she specially sent an assistant to watch over Tracy Gauff, who had just returned from Milan, to sleep in her New York apartment for a week. Otherwise, I would not be able to recover from the energy loss caused by only resting for less than four hours a day in the past month.
She helped Grace bring out three supermodels, and Tracy Gauff was undoubtedly the most successful, so naturally she was also a cash cow for Grace's agent.
If the focus of Tracy Gauff's career turns to Hollywood, it will definitely be a great thing for the baby-faced supermodel, but it is not good news for Grace. Tracy Gauff's acting contract is in WMA, and the actor's salary is The commission will only fall to WMA.
However, when Simon brought up the idea of having Tracy Goff play Iron Fist Robbie, Grace had no objection at all, as if she would do whatever the man told her to do.
Grace had no objection, so Simon decided directly without asking the baby-faced person for his opinion.
I believe that as long as the other party is a little smarter, they will know how to choose. After all, models are just young people, and they can easily be photographed by those who follow them. Otherwise, Cindy Crawford would not insist on starring in Warner's bad movie after Simon reminded her. "Fair Game".
As for Victoria's Secret, as long as the coordination is good, it will just make the girls busier. It’s the good time of youth. If you don’t work hard now, you won’t be able to make progress after you turn 30.
The decision was made, and things were basically settled on the weekend before the Oscars.
Simon was satisfied with Tracy Gauff's performance in "The Man from Earth". However, since she was going to star in "Jumanji" which had more scenes and higher requirements, Simon still required the girl to get married before filming started. Continue to receive rigorous performance training.
When it comes to acting, Simon believes in talent, but he also believes in hard work.
This also gave Qusi Gauff a small incentive.
It is planned that before filming starts at the end of the year, Simon will personally conduct an audition for the girls. The starting salary for the trilogy will be determined based on the audition performance, ranging from 1 to 10 points, ranging from 100,000 to 1 million US dollars. Of course, if Qu Si Gauff can't even reach the passing line of 6 points by then, Simon will definitely have to make a temporary substitution.
Usually the salary for a new actress to star in a blockbuster movie is only two to three hundred thousand US dollars or even less. Even though Tracy Gauff has gained good popularity in the fashion circle and with "The Man from Earth", she is still a newcomer in Hollywood. Simon's original The base salary is also very generous.
In addition, since he is Tekken Robbie, he must also undergo physical training.
Fortunately, as a Victoria's Secret Angel, the girl has always maintained her fitness habit. The next step is to increase the intensity of training. Grace also said that she will keep an eye on it personally.
This matter was finalized, and Qu Si Gauff's fate was completely changed.
In the past, the baby-faced model only became famous for a while in the 1990s. Later, he tried to enter the entertainment industry, but to no avail. Finally, he went completely silent and became an ordinary real estate agent in New York.
Now, under the influence of Simon's big butterfly, not only is there a baby-faced supermodel in the fashion world, but there is also a baby-faced action star in Hollywood.
The weekend is over.
Linda Vargas told Simon on Monday morning that Schwarzenegger turned down his salary offer.
The other party probably wants to talk more.
However, Simon's ultimatum was non-negotiable, and he didn't like to waste unnecessary energy on this kind of tug-of-war.
What's more, Linda also told Schwarzenegger about the alternative plan that was improvised last week, but the other party still thought it was reliable and chose to reject it, which meant there was nothing to talk about.
What Simon didn't know was that Linda Vargas had some small thoughts in private.
She came up with the plan on Thursday. The woman naturally hopes that her suggestion can be adopted by Simon, so that her weight in the heart of her boss will definitely increase a lot. Out of this little thought, Linda almost didn't replace her. The plan told Schwarzenegger that Schwarzenegger would be more likely to refuse if he didn't know that an alternative existed.
In the end, she didn't hide it. After all, it was out of loyalty to her young boss, and Linda also knew that Simon was not a boss who was easily fooled.
Sure enough, when discussing the matter on Monday, Simon casually asked if Linda had told Arnold about the alternative. Linda Vargas broke out in a cold sweat of fear when her boss asked her seemingly casual question. She reminded herself a hundred times afterwards.
Since Schwarzenegger passed up the opportunity, Simon directly put Linda in contact with Stallone.
Compared to Schwarzenegger, Stallone was more positive about this project.
This action actor, who had a very inspiring experience in becoming famous, has obviously not been as good as Schwarzenegger in recent years. In fact, several action movies he has participated in in the past few years have brought losses to the studio, and his popularity has declined seriously.
For this reason, Stallone also plans to take it slow. He was previously discussing his intention to participate in James Mangold's new film "Police Empire" that made a splash at Sundance at the beginning of the year. The original male protagonist of this film was Stallone, because of the film's The purpose is to hit the Oscars, and the production cost is not high. Stallone joined the film at the minimum salary standard of the Screen Actors Guild, and only received a symbolic salary of US$60,000.
When James Mangold was signed, Simon had someone contact Stallone.
With the idea of befriending Daenerys Entertainment, who was in full swing, Stallone had basically agreed, without even mentioning any additional conditions.
For "Jumanji", Simon originally had no intention of using Stallone. He just wanted to have the opportunity to make up for it later. Simon has always admired professional and hard-working people, and Stallone is definitely one of them.
Now, it's considered direct compensation. The script of "Game of the Brave" has also begun to be revised. The Vietnam War veteran's setting that is based on Rambo's popularity will definitely be retained. In addition, two attributes have been added to Stallone, a strategic expert and a firearms master, who can serve as the core command and core of the team. Remote output.
The matter was finalized within a day. Stallone personally called Simon at noon and hoped to chat in person at the Oscar after-party that night. He was very enthusiastic.
As for Schwarzenegger, he has nothing to do with this project.
Another day passed quickly.
Monday at six o'clock.
After experiencing the excitement of "God Watching Movies", in 1994, the much-anticipated 67th Academy Awards ceremony officially opened at the Sacred Civic Auditorium in Los Angeles.