Chapter 294: limitation factor

After dealing with personal investment matters after the 9/11 incident, Ronan also considered the issue of "Pirates of the Caribbean", especially how to invite Johnny Depp again. Unexpectedly, Johnny Depp and his agent special Ress Jacobs took the initiative to come to the door and expressed his interest in the role of Captain Jack Sparrow.
In fact, Ronan had also prepared two-handedly before, letting people contact Hugh Jackman, Jim Carrey and Christopher Walken.
Even Michael Keaton, the actor of Batman, once appeared on Ronan's shortlist.
Of course, the first choice is definitely Johnny Depp.
Everyone in the previous life believed that the actor of Captain Jack Sparrow was irreplaceable, and Johnny Depp made himself a pirate captain in real life, which also deeply affected Ronan.
Therefore, the contact between the two parties quickly entered the substantive negotiation stage.
But Ronan will not meet all the conditions put forward by Johnny Depp because of these, and some conditions are outrageous.
"This is a pirate character with a different style."
In the reception room of Shahai Entertainment, Johnny Depp’s agent, Tracy Jacobs, said to Ronan:
Most actors simply cannot manage this type of role. The second actor who fits this role perfectly."
Ronan knew that the other party was increasing his negotiation cost, and he did not rush to refute.
Tracy Jacobs continued: "Depp is the most outstanding and unique among actors in this style." She glanced at Ronan: "The $12 million salary is for a unique actor. Not high."
Ronan smiled and said, "As far as I know, Depp's last film was paid only $4 million."
Tracy Jacobs said calmly: "It was a literary drama, "Pirates of the Caribbean" is a large-scale commercial film, and the pay for the two is not comparable."
She further said: "Mr. Anderson, there are very few actors in Hollywood that fit this role style, and Depp is the best one of them!"
Ronan shook his head slowly: "Ms. Jacob, do you know why this character is called Captain Jack?"
Tracy Jacob frowned: "Why?"
Ronan said nonsense: "Because my favorite actor candidate is Hugh Jackman, and the characters that set the drawing are also drawn based on Hugh Jackman."
"That's not right." Tracy Jacobs carefully read the setting sketch, and it looks a bit similar to Johnny Depp in every way.
Ronan said lightly: "You have seen the drawing, you can recall it."
Tracy Jacobs recalled it, and found that under the smoky makeup of the drawing, the character's face was indeed somewhat like Hugh Jackman.
Ronan added: "Because my favorite candidate is Hugh Jackman, so I named the role Jack."
After several years of training, Ronan's nonsense skills are obvious.
Without waiting for Tracy Jacobs to speak, he added: "Depp has never been the only choice for Sandsea Entertainment and Pirates of the Caribbean. In addition to Hugh Jackman, Jim Carrey and Christopher Walken are also our candidates. One of the people. "Pirates of the Caribbean" is a pirate adventure comedy, the comedy elements are mainly concentrated on Captain Jack, Jim Carrey's funny skills are well known, Christopher Walken also has related experience as Captain Hook, Depp Compared to them, there is not much advantage."
"Really?" Tracy Jacobs is very good at taking advantage of women's natural advantages, and said rather shamelessly: "Then why don't you choose them? Come to Depp instead?"
Ronan suddenly laughed: "In the beginning, I sent an invitation to all the actors. There has been no news from you and Depp. I think you refused this invitation. But unexpectedly, you and Depp took the initiative to find him again. ."
On the word initiative, he deliberately emphasized the pronunciation.
Tracy Jacobs face remained unchanged, but a came out of her heart. If Depp hadn't repented to put pressure on her, how could she take the initiative to turn back the grass?
Ronan knows how to stop, and he didn't embarrass Tracy Jacobs. After all, the producer and the agent cooperate more than confrontation, so there is no need to engage in tit-for-tat.
"Ms. Jacobs, the reason why I am sitting here to talk to you is that Depp is indeed more suitable for the role of Captain Jack." Ronan said, "The spectacle of visual effects is the biggest in this film." One of the selling points of the film is that the film budget is very high, with a minimum of 120 million US dollars, but most of the funds are used for filming and production, and the salary budget left is not much."
Tracy Jacobs has been frowning.
Ronan added: "I am willing to contact you and promote negotiations. The main reason is that I think Depp's salary is the lowest among all candidates, but the result is too different from what I expected."
He glanced at Tracy Jacobs: "In the past, Depp's highest salary was $4 million. Isn't that wrong?"
"Yes." Tracy Jacobs could not deny this almost public information: "The pay for "American Drug Lord"."
Ronan said: "I am willing to pay $5 million for Depp."
This directly cut the offer of Tracy Jacobs by more than half. Of course, Tracy Jacobs is not satisfied: "Too low!"
Ronan said lightly: "Since "Different Sky" and "Bonnie and Joan", is Depp a representative work in these years? Depp has been up and down in Hollywood for many years, and now he is a bit outdated. Over!"
After throwing a big stick, Ronan gave another sweet date: "Six million dollars in salary, I am willing to quote this premium salary for Depp's style."
"Pirates of the Caribbean" is at least a trilogy, and the negotiation of remuneration is not only for the present but also for the future.
Tracy Jacobs carefully analyzed Ronan's words and attitude, it is not difficult to judge Depp is really not the only choice for Ronan and Shahai Entertainment.
"$8 million." Tracy Jacobs returned to reality: "This is Depp's bottom line."
Ronan did not respond immediately, deliberately thought for a while, and then slowly said: "I am willing to pay 7 million US dollars for an actor with a unique style."
Tracy Jacobs breathed a sigh of relief: "Yes."
Ronan's words are not over yet: "But there are several conditions."
The remuneration basically met the requirements, and Tracy Jacobs didn't care too much about the minor details: "Mr. Anderson, please say."
Ronan said directly: ""Pirates of the Caribbean" is planned to be a trilogy series, and Captain Jack Sparrow is one of the most important characters. I hope Depp can sign an actor contract with Shahai Entertainment for the trilogy. So as to ensure the continuity of the role and the series of movies."
"Of course, we will not treat Depp badly in terms of remuneration. The second film is paid 10 million US dollars, and the third film is paid 13 million US dollars."
With Johnny Depp’s current status and situation, this salary figure is full of appeal, and Tracy Jacobs is also considering it.
Obviously, the $7 million remuneration is directly linked to the following conditions.
Tracy Jacobs just thought about it and said, "I need to discuss this with Depp."
"Yes." Ronan didn't expect Tracy Jacobs, the agent, to respond immediately: "I hope the crew will not wait too long."
If you can sign a trilogy cooperation, you can undoubtedly limit Johnny Depp's high salary in the latter two.
For the first box office to sell well, it is inevitable to raise Johnny Depp's salary, but with a trilogy contract in hand, it can prevent Johnny Depp's salary from being as exaggerated as his previous life.
If you remember correctly, "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" put Johnny Depp into the ranks of 20 million clubs, and may even involve a later split.
Not only Johnny Depp, Ronan will strive to get the company to sign a trilogy contract for all major actors in the future.
Especially the little blacksmith and Elizabeth, if the two actors in the previous life refused to sign the trilogy at once, they would directly replace them.
Tracy Jacobs thinks of Johnny Depp's current situation, and it is unlikely that he will refuse.
In particular, Johnny Depp insisted on investing a huge amount of US$7 million in a friend’s music company, even she could not persuade.
"One more point." Ronan said at this time: "I hope to explain in advance and mark it in the contract so as to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings later."
Tracy Jacob held back a trace of unhappiness in his heart and said, "Please be clear."
Ronan said: "During the filming...no, after entering the crew, during all working days, Depp must stay away from alcohol and other drugs unless required by work."
Tracy Jacobs couldn't help refuting: "Depp is not an alcoholic!"
When this is said, no one in Hollywood believes it. Ronan did not refute, and said with a smile: "I believe this too~EbookFREE.me~ but it is also good for Depp. It can help Depp stay away from alcohol and Some unnecessary troubles."
Tracy Jacob knew Ronan didn't believe what she had just said.
Ronan has something to say before: "I don't want to affect Depp's normal work due to alcohol and other issues. This is not only a matter for Depp alone, but it may even have a negative impact on the cooperation between the crew and the insurance company. I I hope this can be written in the contract. If the contract is breached, the producer has the right to deduct part of Depp’s pay."
To be honest, Johnny Depp is quite good in the circle, but his work attitude is not that good.
As an agent, Tracy Jacobs also hated Johnny Depp's alcoholism, and knew that this clause was not a bad thing for Depp, and it was even beneficial.
"Mr. Anderson." Tracy Jacobs said, "I will communicate with Depp."
An actor who is addicted to alcohol may break even more in the future.
Ronan smiled and said, "I hope to get good news."