ghost on paper

Chapter 368 Little Lizi's Joining (Earth)
Jason Buren is known for his harsh attitude towards movies and his habit of desperately trying to reduce the cost of filming.

Many directors who have worked with him have threatened to beat him up.

Adam thought that Jason Blum and Truman would have a fight, but they didn't. The two got along very well, and quickly negotiated an investment agreement on "Spawn".

In the agreement, the overall cost of "Spawn" is 1.8 million U.S. dollars, the investors behind Truman will invest 1.4 million U.S. dollars, Bren House will invest 4000 million U.S. dollars, and be responsible for all publicity and distribution work, and have the final review of the film.

Jason Blum thus became one of the producers of "Spawn".

The right of final review is important, which means that "Spawn" cannot be released without Blumhouse's approval.

So, Truman really trusted Jason Bren so much?

Adam couldn't understand this agreement. He could only understand that Jason Bren's adventure had paid off.

As Bren House, a second-tier production company, dared to invest in projects that the eight major companies were not optimistic about, Jason Bren's adventurous spirit or speculative psychology was very heavy.

Regarding this cooperation, the major Hollywood media are not optimistic, thinking that Bren House, who is used to "making a big fortune with a small amount", has gone crazy in pursuit of the Chinese. If "Spawn" does not get 6 million US dollars in the world For the above box office, Brun House lost money.

But there's a good chance this is an R-rated film.

……

Jason Blum's bet is that it might not be an R-rated film, and it might even have a Chinese box office again, so Bren House will make a fortune.

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In the not optimistic attitude of the outside world.

"Spawn" started pre-shooting preparations.

The funds were injected into the distribution company jointly established by Brun House and Truman, the shooting base was contacted, the CG team was found, the director Feng Zikai settled in, and the actors settled in...

About the actors.

McFarlane had a personal request. He hoped to invite Xiao Lizi, of course not the protagonist, but a supporting role. The incarnation of the devil in the second part, "Caesar", was modified and portrayed by McFarlane according to Xiao Lizi.

Of course, this item was not written into the contract, but McFarlane hoped that Truman could try his best to complete it, and it didn't matter if it could not be completed.

Then, Truman asked Adam to send the script to Xiao Li.

Xiao Lizi also signed a contract with CAA. As the current super A coffee in Hollywood, his salary in "Killer of the Flower Moon" is 3000 million. Seth kind of.

So Adam didn't expect Xiao Lizi to respond, but he was very surprised when he actually received a reply from Xiao Lizi's manager Rick Ewan.

He called Rick Ewan, "Rick, are you kidding? Leonardo would consider "Spawn"?"

"Haha~" There was a burst of laughter from the other side of the phone, "Adam, the email you sent was insincere, but Leonardo is indeed considering a role in "Spawn", you know, he is "Spawn" He is a loyal reader of "Xia, and he even has a full set of antique comics at home."

Oh... This is indeed an unexpected turn, and it also made Adam understand why McFarland wanted to invite Li Zi. Indeed, a few years ago, McFarlane announced that he would invite Li Zi to be the male protagonist of "Spawn". The main character's thoughts.

Another reason why Xiao Lizi is interested in "Spawn" is that he likes the script, and it looks like McFarlane's writing. Although Truman bought it, he didn't do anything to it. As a "Spawn" The original teaching of Spawn, Xiao Li appreciates this very much.

Auditions...not necessary.

With Xiao Lizi's coffee position, corresponding to the IP of "Spawn", it can be said that it is completely condescending. The question is how much salary he wants.

"Rick Ewan offered $1800 million." Adam asked Truman, "How?"

At present, among Spawn's 1.8 million cost, first allocate 1500 million US dollars to Truman, 800 million US dollars to Feng Zikai, and 1800 million US dollars to Xiao Lizi, the actors and director's remuneration has not exceeded the budget.

Generally speaking, Hollywood's budget for actors' remuneration will be controlled at 1/4 to 1/3 of the overall budget, which is about 5000 million, which is a reasonable value.

"I like little plum very much." Truman said.

Since there is no problem, then sign the contract.

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In mid-March, there was news from Hollywood that Xiao Lizi would join "Spawn". This news made all the media puzzled, and April 3st hadn't come yet.

Back then, it was an old joke that McFarlane pursued Xiao Lizi, but now... is it true?

After Xiao Lizi's manager released the same news, everyone realized that the news was [-]% true.

Everyone was silent. After learning about the role that Xiao Lizi will play in "Spawn", fans of Xiao Lizi said angrily, "Did he get his brain damaged by playing with a water gun?".

Just after Xiao Lizi joined "Spawn", within a week, the information of the heroine of "Spawn" was also confirmed, and Emilia would join "Spawn".

The media commented: "Very good. Long Ma must have seen Xiao Lizi soak her brain, so she got dizzy from laughing, and then was dragged to the crew by CH."

Of course this is not the case.

As a neighbor, Emilia was full of curiosity about the big Chinese boy next door. After she invited Truman to a banquet many times but failed, one day in February, she knocked on Truman's door with a homemade apple pie. Saw Truman doing a splurge on the Spawn manga—a full 2 episodes.

Emilia didn't catch up with the days when "Spawn" was popular in the United States. Now that she came into contact with this comic, she became interested. The two of them ate a whole piece of apple pie and read a room full of comics. Say a few words.

At that time, Emilia didn't know that Truman was preparing to shoot this comic, so she said with emotion, "This style is different from all superheroes, and it should look good when it is shot."

Truman felt that Emilia was very discerning, and casually said, "Why don't you play the heroine", and Emilia also casually agreed "Yes", and within a few days, he received "Spawn" "Actor contract.

Emilia thought about it. Since "Game of Thrones", she hasn't gotten very good resources, and she just ended her contract with the Marvel drama "Secret Invasion".

The ratings of that show are not ideal, the freshness of Rotten Tomatoes is only 63%, and the IMDB score is 7 points. The eight dramas in the same period ranked seventh, far inferior to "Rocky" and "WandaVision", and there will be no second season .

Emilia is planning to sell the house in Beverly and go back to the UK to develop. The reason why she is keen on hosting parties is also hoping to find some useful resources.

So, now, she thought about Truman's invitation and agreed.

Emilia's salary is 800 million US dollars, which is the top among actresses. Game of Thrones made her salary rise to this level, but her own box office appeal is not at the same level. Of course, it's not her fault. In Hollywood, basically No actress can hold up the box office.

With Xiao Lizi and Long Ma, plus Truman, the cast list of "Spawn" is already quite luxurious.

Now there is still a lack of an actor to play the king of angels. In the play, Spawn is vacillating between the two forces of hell and heaven. Now that Xiao Li plays the king of demons, the king of angels cannot be too weak.

So McFarlane suggested: "How about Brad Pitt?"

Adam immediately asked, "Is he a fan of your comics too?"

"No, of course not, I just like him," McFarlane said.

(End of this chapter)