Chapter 768: The Pay Game
“Even so, the director still insists that Jim Carrey is the best choice?”
Anson didn’t say much, but an ordinary sentence, mocking The meaning is enough -
Obviously, the French director has a deep-rooted romance and believes that other crew members are willing to reunite closely for the dream and complete the work without pay.
Edgar tasted it, "I know your attitude, but Anson, do you believe it? In fact, I admire Jim Carrey and his agent."
The perspective is immediately different.
“I understand that actors tend to get excited when they see a good script and a good role, and I am the same. Don’t get me wrong, the blueprint constructed by an agent is also based on the work; but unlike actors, as an agent, I need to consider the status and value of the actors, which is the focus of my work."
"Do you believe it? The remuneration is all fixed price."
"Twenty million dollars"
"There is no room for negotiation or mediation."
"Even though 'Kingsman' failed miserably at the box office and cost Sony Columbia a heavy loss, Jim Carrey remained unmoved and his remuneration has always remained the same."
"Anson, you know what? ? This is the dream state of an agent. No matter what film company, no matter what producer or director, if you want to cooperate with me, then it is like this, the price is 20 million US dollars, it is that simple."
"In the Vanity Fair of Hollywood, there are only a handful of actors who have shown such toughness but have not been banned, and Jim Carrey is one of them."
Anson really doesn't mind this matter. Know.
Anson tilted his head slightly, showing a curious look, "'The Truman Show'?"
This movie won Jim Carrey the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series and is also Jim Carrey's most well-known drama film.
Edgar, "Twenty Million Dollars."
Anson, "'Man on the Moon'?"
This movie was tailor-made for the Oscars The biographical film is said to be the closest Jim Carrey has come to an Oscar. Not only did he win the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Musical Comedy, but he also won a Screen Actors Guild nomination for the first time in his career.
Edgar, "Twenty Million Dollars."
Anson, "Wow."
Admiration and surprise were revealed involuntarily.
Whether "The Truman Show" or "Man on the Moon", the production cost of such works is very limited. If Jim Carrey insists on a salary of 20 million US dollars, then his salary alone It may account for 50% of the production cost. From the perspective of the producer and production company-
It is simply rock climbing with bare hands.
Involuntarily, Anson became interested, "But, the film company is still willing to pay?"
Edgar spread his hands, "Of course, in Hollywood, some people like him and some hate him. What is certain is that there are far more people who hate him."
"He is destroying the market."
"However, the audience likes him. In the past five or six years, although his works have failed at the box office, as long as they see his name on the promotional poster, the audience is willing to enter the cinema; therefore, even if the film company's The producers don’t like him, but there are still projects willing to look for him.”
“Anyway, he doesn’t need more, one project a year is enough.”
No wonder! The Bad Boy Gang can rise!
Obviously, there are countless producers in Hollywood who don't like Jim Carrey, so the gang of bad guys who are high-quality, cheap and supportive also stand out.
Anson had another idea, "So, he still wonders why he can't win the Oscar?"
The Oscars are voted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and the voters of the Academy are Actors, screenwriters, directors, producers and other industry members.
Imagine if half of Hollywood doesn’t like Jim Carrey, how could he get an Oscar nomination?
For a long time, the general public has been fighting against Jim Carrey, believing that the Academy despises comedians and refuses to give comedians corresponding recognition——
This is true.
But apart from the facts, Jim Carrey's own attitude should also play an important role. Remuneration and awards are ultimately difficult to have both.
Edgar was not surprised, "Anson, sometimes, Hollywood superstars live in their own dream bubbles. He can get a salary of 20 million, and one movie after another, the box office is high." The performance was still outstanding, and he couldn't hear those voices at all. He naturally wondered why he couldn't win the Oscar. "Anson still found it a bit unbelievable, but if he thought about it seriously, it didn't seem impossible. "The agent should play an important role."< br>
If agents prevent actors from hearing those negative voices, it is indeed possible now that social networks have not yet become popular and network development is in its early stages.
Edgar did not deny, "We should add managers and public relations people."
So, the top superstars live in their own dream bubbles.
Edgar continued, "But this time, Jim Carrey told the director that he was willing to make an exception for this script, and eight million dollars would be enough."
Answer , it turns out here -
Imagine that a top star who has refused to compromise, give in or negotiate for the past six years is actually willing to make an exception and lower his salary for a project.
Moreover, it is not an ordinary reduction, but a direct reduction from US$20 million to US$8 million, which is equivalent to a 40% discount.
How could Michel Gondry not be moved? How could he give up on Jim Carrey?
As you can imagine, Michelle is trying her best to convince Focus Features that they cannot miss this opportunity.
Sure enough, Edgar’s next words confirmed Anson’s conjecture.
“Michelle threatened Focus Features to quit the project if they refused to use Jim Carrey.”
So decisive?
Anson was a little curious, "Does Michelle have the energy to threaten Focus Features?"
"Warm and Bright" is only Michelle's second directorial work. , even if the director is changed, the impact on the project will be very limited.
Edgar, “Charlie Kaufman has.”
“In any case, the inspiration and framework of this project came from Michel, and Charlie could not abandon Michel. I will re-select the director.”
"Charlie has not expressed his position for the time being, but he hopes that Focus Features can convince Michelle."
So, the problem was passed to Focus Features.
After a slight pause, Anson understood -
Focus Features pushed the problem again.
Anson was dumbfounded, "Did they ask me to convince the director?"
Edgar waved his hand, "No. You have already convinced the screenwriter and producer, how can it be possible for you to do all the dirty work?"
"Even if they ask, I will refuse, We shouldn't do this, otherwise we will offend the director or Jim Carrey. Does he think we are fools?"
"We just need to give Focus Features a reason to shut up the director. ”
“Remuneration.”
The problem lies precisely here.
Because Focus Features also knows that Anson is at such a crossroads.
"Anson, the whole of Hollywood is paying attention to us. We are now in an ambiguous position."
"If we go up to the 20 million club, we are still a breath away. Everyone is waiting and watching. ”
“It is very easy to go up to 10 million. We should even consider 15 million, but the selection of works is particularly important. It needs to prove our appeal, the box office numbers and media reviews when the movie is released. They will all be studied under the microscope.”
“Because of this, you need to be more cautious when choosing any work.”
"This is why I came here today. I want to discuss with you how much you are willing to sacrifice."
(End of Chapter)