Entertainment tycoon who started out as a director

In fact.

Gu Ming was thinking too much.

Daniel Day-Lewis, who was attending Oscar PR in Los Angeles, got an offer from his agent.

After hearing that the screenwriter was Gu Ming and that it would be directed by Gu Ming himself, I immediately read the script with great interest that night.

He is still very interested in participating in Gu Ming's film.

More and more directors are focusing on special effects, and Gu Ming can be said to be the best among the young directors in making feature films.

The key is that Gu Ming's feature films always have a literary tone, which is perfect for his taste.

After watching it for a while, I noticed the title "joker" again.

It reminded him of the rumored "Batman" being filmed. Isn't the villain of that film the Joker?

If so.

Doesn't it mean that this "joker" will compete head-on with the Joker character in "Batman"?

Daniel became interested in a fight.

Of course, he still hadn't made up his mind.

He wanted to talk about it after reading the script.

If Gu Ming really wanted to make an ordinary superhero movie, then he would have no choice but to turn down the offer.

He also does movies for money, but he has his own pursuits.

If it doesn't suit his liking, he won't do it even if he's given a salary of 20 million yuan.

After reading it, he put down the script with satisfaction.

Recalling a sub-scene written in the script.

I couldn't help but walk to the mirror, raised the corners of my mouth, made a sad smile, and shed two tears.

"Well, it's a good book."

Wiping away his tears, Daniel smiled and picked up the phone and called his agent, "Let's do it next."

"You can go talk about your salary."

……

The next day.

The two parties started talking at the Beidou Star Entertainment Station.

The people from the company discussed various specific remunerations with Daniel's agent, and Gu Ming naturally discussed the film with Daniel.

"Gu, how did you come up with the idea of ​​making such a superhero movie?"

"Li Eucalyptus."

"Li Gu?" Daniel was stunned for a moment, ""Hulk"?"

"Yes." Gu Ming said the reason he had thought up in an instant, "His "The Incredible Hulk" failed, but I think it is not impossible to make a superhero movie with a literary core."

"The key is that he was too entangled in what he did. He wanted to be literary and artistic, but also wanted to have a big scene. The key is that he chose the role of the Hulk."

"If you want to explore some human aspects, choosing a villain is the most appropriate choice."

There was one more thing that Gu Ming didn't say.

The timing for "The Incredible Hulk" was off.

At that time, the two planes caused too much damage to the audience of Laomi. What everyone wanted to see was killing everyone and saving the world, rather than feeling miserable.

But "Joker" is different.

With the destruction of the giant bear, the old Mi who could support his family living in a big house by himself as a worker and travel from time to time was no longer there.

Wealth began to accumulate.

More and more people are relying on handouts or even living on the streets.

Class issues have been highlighted. The plot of "Joker" will resonate with many viewers, not to mention it is still in this era of financial crisis.

"Gu, I feel like what you need is a tragic figure."

"Yes." Gu Ming nodded, "He also wanted to live a good life, but there were always people of one kind or another who bullied him, as well as those who were superior. He finally chose another path and was forced to do so. choose."

"Also, there's another thing you have to show off. Clowns are a bit neurotic."

"I can see it."

"When will filming start?"

"If nothing else happens, we can start in one and a half months." Gu Ming said.

"So tight?"

"I have my plan." Gu Ming smiled and spread his hands, "Besides, I think this role is not too difficult for you."

"Okay, I'll make good use of this short time."

"Also, I wish you the second and third Oscar in your life!"

"The third one..." Daniel Day-Lewis paused and immediately understood the meaning of Gu Ming's words, "I also hope that my performance can bring you the best director."

"I hope we can all get what we want."

The two shook hands.

While the conversation between the two was heated, the agent also discussed the later stage with Gu Ming Beidou Star Entertainment.

Although Daniel is well-known in the industry and is a good actor, he is obviously not big enough to be a star.

Therefore, his remuneration is not high, and the remuneration does not cost much. In other aspects, the people of Beidou Star Entertainment did not pay too much attention to detail and gave in a little bit.

Soon, the contract between the two parties was signed.

After Daniel Day-Lewis signed his name and Beidou Star Entertainment paid the early salary, the starring role of this film was completely finalized.

In addition to the leading actor who can be said to be the soul of the whole drama, he also told Sophia to find a well-known old actor for the male lead, preferably Robert De Niro. Gu Ming was too lazy to take care of the other actors and left them to other producers to worry about. Go ahead.

Trust their professional ethics.

Besides, in this movie, as long as the protagonist doesn't stretch his hips, other people really don't matter that much.

After the starring role was finalized, the director Gu Ming's salary was also negotiated.

Several shareholders of Beidou Star Entertainment rejected Gu Ming's fixed salary of US$20 million plus a fixed commission of 15%.

They proactively proposed a tiered split.

The fixed salary of US$20 million remains unchanged. This is what Gu Ming will definitely get, and there is no room for negotiation.

In terms of share, the North American box office is less than 100 million. Gu Ming takes 5% of the North American box office. If it exceeds 100 million, 10%, 150 million, 15%, if it can exceed 200 million, it can be said to be a huge amount. Twenty percent of the director's maximum salary.

This share was quite appropriate, so Gu Ming agreed.

……

Next, Gu Ming stayed in Los Angeles for a full week. When the crew was assembled and started to be busy like a top.

Gu Ming was in the villa, accompanied by Jin Suo, and drew the clown in his memory.

"Can you consider me as the female neighbor? I want to challenge myself." Jin Suo read the script many times, and the more he read, the more shocked he became.

If this film is made, it will definitely be regarded as a milestone in superhero movies.

In the future, I am afraid that people will no longer focus on filming characters like Spider-Man, and the villains will inevitably start to play the leading role.

Although I don’t know how much box office a film like this can have, Jin Suo thinks it’s close to it.

Director Gu Ming, just these four words can represent something.

"This character doesn't have much of a role."

"As I said before, I will act in your film, regardless of the size of the role. As long as you want it, I will give it to you."

"Really?" Gu Ming raised his eyebrows, "I want to challenge my weakness." (End of Chapter)