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I hope we can work together again.

As Lehman said these words, the surrounding atmosphere suddenly became complicated.

Davis' heartbeat, Lyman's expectations, and Heath Ledger's... choice.

The Kelly Gang or Fury.

When the two were talking, Heath-Ledger already knew that Lehmann's scheduled shooting date for the new film project was around the 10th of next month, with an estimated two-month shooting schedule.

Undoubtedly, this coincides with the filming schedule of The Kelly Gang.

That is to say, facing the invitation of two films at the same time, he must make a choice between them.

This is really a happy trouble!

Back then, I often waited hard to be selected, but now I have the initiative in my hands.

Hometown, or...friend?

Looking at Lehman's sincere eyes, it seems that there is no need to hesitate any more.

Of course, it's my pleasure.

Davis, who was on the side, breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. He was really afraid that his signed artist would choose to give up such an opportunity.

Fortunately, my commission has been retained. Oh, no, my client's career has taken a step forward. Well, yes, I am happy for this.

Davis' face showed an irresistible look of joy, and the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes were folded, looking very stupid.

With such a clear intention to act, things will be easier to handle later.

Heath Ledger's agent Davis will go to discuss with George related salary issues and actor treatment.

This is nothing to say, Heath - Ledger's worth is not expensive, the negotiation is very smooth.

Not long after, the two sides signed a formal actor contract, and also sentenced Heath Ledger to join the Fury crew.

As for The Kelly Gang, I can only say sorry.

After identifying the very important recruit Norman in the tank quintet, auditions for other roles were also going on in the next few days.

After numerous selections and comparisons, the corresponding actors for several important roles have been released.

Ass Kuhn was obtained by Joe Bernthal. This actor has played a lot of soldier or army scenes and can be described as rich in experience; he has a tough appearance, a strong figure, and a mature acting temperament, which is very in line with the characters in the script. The setting, coupled with the low reputation and cheap salary, is even more cost-effective for the crew.

The Bible role is officially played by Brad William Henk, who is also a professional soldier, no problem.

Other characters such as Allied and German commanders or senior troop officials who have appeared on the scene but have little role are not difficult to find.

There is not much else in Hollywood, and the actor reserve is still enough to watch, not to mention some European and French actors organized by Europa Films.

After some negotiation and pulling, they also signed a performance contract with the crew.

So far, the payroll expenses are:

Heath Ledger successfully got a worth of 1.5 million US dollars. The release of Buried Alive has given him a certain market appeal. Moreover, the role in the play is quite heavy, and the shooting workload is heavy, and the natural treatment will be correspondingly higher. it is good.

The rest of the main characters are mostly worth between $500,000 and $1 million, and the difference mainly depends on their resumes and past achievements.

Hollywood has its own set of calculations related to the worth of actors, so generally speaking, the salaries given are reasonable.

Just when the preparatory work for the actors was going very well, a piece of bad news came.

In an office in the Paramount Pictures headquarters building, Lyman, George, and Sandy all frowned slightly, and the good mood of the past was completely gone.

Sandy is the person in charge sent by Paramount Pictures, and George has a certain position in Europa Pictures.

Only Lyman, he was accountable to the crew.

But in this matter, the three are standing in the same trench.

The reason is very simple. In any case, everyone hopes that the film can be successfully produced, and all the troubles that occur are instinctively unhappy, not to mention the lions like the other party.

What's wrong with CAA, don't they want to let this movie go smoothly?

Lyman was pissed, yes, he was pissed.

He originally selected Brad Pitt as the actor for the role of Sergeant, the leader of the Tank Five, and also submitted an audition offer to Brad Pitt's agent.

Saying it was arranging an audition was actually just a cutscene.

A first-line celebrity like Brad Pitt has always chosen him for projects, not film projects.

After all, for his current status, the movie scripts he can receive every year can be said to be soft-handed, and he worries about how to arrange his schedule every day, rather than considering other major issues.

Coincidentally, Brad Pitt's economic contract was signed with CAA, and the film's interest share also has CAA's share. In addition, Lehman himself is also a contract director of CAA, not to mention Brad Pitt's schedule problem. I have asked, and it is definitely idle from July to September this year.

After receiving the invitation, the other party did not refuse at all, and basically agreed to play the role of Sergeant, one of the male protagonists of Fury. After all, this project is really excellent. The jewels of Wood are in front, and director Lehmann is definitely reassuring. It stands to reason that both parties have cooperated in such a sincere way, and it is enough to wait for the relevant negotiation to be completed and sign the contract.

But the problem is precisely in the negotiation of the treatment. The other party asks for a salary of 12 million US dollars as soon as he opens his mouth, and also asks to bring capital into the group, with a share of not less than 5 million.

Hehe, Lehman just wanted to sneer when he heard the extreme condition that George said after he came back.

He worked hard to prepare the script and filming plan. With his qualifications, cooperation and other reasons, he just negotiated with Europa Films and got an investment share of 6 million US dollars.

No matter how big your Brad Pitt is, the appetite is too big.

The high value, Lehmann has thought about it, although the salary of 12 million US dollars is a bit higher than psychological expectations, it is not that there is no way to continue negotiation or remedy.

Whether it is giving a little more in the box office share, or a little in the copyright operation, it can offset this part of the price.

This is also a very common way of cooperation.

But what Lehman never expected was that they were so greedy, not only asking for a high salary, but also for an investment share.

Is it fearless?

I don't think this is what CAA means. It may be Brad Pitt's own plan. I remember he and a few partners opened a personal studio called 'Plan b', right? It is estimated that the profit prospects of this project are very high, and I want to get involved. Although Sandy frowned and felt uncomfortable with such conditions, he still expressed his guess:

CAA has no reason to do this. They also want to see the project go smoothly, rather than delaying it like it is now. After all, after the film is released, their share will not be lost. Is it necessary for them to do this?

George stroked his forehead and expressed his own opinion, I also don't think CAA will stumble like this, probably because Brad Pitt requested it. In fact, when they met for negotiation today, they didn't bite. It is estimated that the price of death is to exert pressure in this way, so as to obtain a more favorable negotiating position.”

Lehman nodded, this negotiation method is effective and practical, and there is indeed a great possibility.

From here, it is not difficult to analyze what Brad Pitt wants to play.

As an actor, he is already a first-line actor. Although he is still far from a real superstar, there is no doubt that he is already a successful person.

And a person, with the growth of strength and easy access to various resources, naturally, he has other ideas.

Brad Pitt opened a Plan B studio, according to Sandy.

It is estimated that I think I have so many channel resources and personal connections, it is really a pity not to make good use of it.

So, I thought of bringing capital into the group.

Studio investment, plus joining a project as an actor, can be said to be a double benefit.

It's impossible to work part-time. Of course, I want to be a boss. This is probably the most realistic portrayal of his inner thoughts.

Although Lyman figured this out and recognized the truth of people go to heights, this does not mean that the idea is smooth. On the contrary, he still feels that Brad Pitt is very greedy.

Move the interests that shouldn't be moved, and still think about getting something beyond an actor, what are you trying to do?

Do you want to be the boss by giving orders in the crew?

You two, what do you think? Lyman asked in a serious tone.

Although Lyman is the real decision maker on the actor issue, he is also very careful about the size and communication methods in order to take care of the two major film studios that invest in the film, including the film distribution.

A dictatorship or something will always be overthrown by the people.

Sandy said hesitantly: Continue to contact him and see. After all, his market appeal is very strong, and he has a large fan base. There are also many people overseas who buy him.

This is a project with an investment of more than 50 million US dollars, plus publicity, distribution, copying and media public relations, the final cost is definitely around 100 million or even higher. As an executive of Paramount Pictures, Sang Di naturally hopes that this project will not fail and go smoothly.

If you want to make money from the box office alone, the data of the global market must be more than 300 million. For such a large amount, a big-name actor who can bear the pressure must be responsible for pulling the box office.

Brad Pitt is a really, really good candidate, in every way.

Otherwise, Paramount Pictures wouldn't be so optimistic about Lehmann, and they gave him the casting rights. (Brad Pitt's starring position was decided at the beginning of the project shooting plan.)