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Chapter 317 Impact Record
Then what do you want to find him for?
I have to find a career that will give me a better future.

amount……

It seems there is no choice.

Huang Ze scratched his head.

There are quite a few good Hey People actors.

There are also many popular actors and actresses.

There is only one actor who can continue to sell well and is getting more and more successful. He even punched the host of the Oscars.

Huang Ze turned the pen and wrote down Will Smith's name.

This is an old friend that I have used twice.

I have never starred in a movie until now because the pay is so low.

The key is that this person is popular with the audience, otherwise it would be impossible for him to rise all the way to one of the four emperors of Hollywood starting from "Bad Boys" in 95 and remain popular for more than years.

It is absolutely not objective to say that he got this role in Hollywood by relying on his handsome face because of luck.

"Let's make an appointment first. We have to negotiate the price of overseas distribution rights with Warner anyway, so we might as well discuss Will Smith's salary at the same time."

Huang Ze called Will Smith.

"Will, I, Huang."

"Oh, do you want me to congratulate you again?" Will Smith started rapping on the phone, and immediately came up with a very rhythmic compliment.

Huang Ze couldn't help but smile.

"Okay, okay, I have good news for you."

"What good news?" Will Smith smiled, "Are you going to ask me to be the leading actor in your next movie?"

"..."

"Hey, Huang, why aren't you talking?"

"Because you've said what I wanted to say."

"Huh?" Will Smith on the other side was clearly heard laughing, "You're kidding, buddy?"

"Then just take it as a joke."

"No, I think this is true."

"It's true. There are two male protagonists, and you are one of them. Are you interested?" Huang Ze asked.

"Of course! I'll play it!" Will Smith agreed without even asking about the pay.

He hasn't even been the leading role yet, and has only played supporting roles. Now that he has the leading role, does the pay still matter?
Not to mention that this time he has the opportunity to star in Huang Ze's new film.

Huang Ze is the hottest young director in Hollywood right now, no doubt about it.

If an actor of the same level were given this opportunity, he would probably be willing to act without any pay, and it is not impossible that he would even be paid to be the leading actor.

"We have to sign a contract for three films at once." Huang Ze said, "This is a series, there will be three films."

"No problem!" Will Smith agreed readily, but if he wanted to make three movies, he couldn't avoid discussing the salary. That would be a big loss for him, so he said, "We can discuss the specific salary later?"

"Okay, let's arrange a place tomorrow and talk!"

"it is good."

After hanging up the phone, Will Smith contacted his agent and told him that Huang Ze wanted him to make a movie.

The agent looked up at the ceiling and felt as if a piece of cake had fallen from the sky. He exclaimed, "Will, you did a great job."

"When did you maintain such a good relationship with Huang? Why didn't I notice it when we were filming Final Destination?" "Okay, let's not talk about this. Don't worry, I will definitely grab this opportunity for you."

"I will also try my best to get you a pay raise." The agent could only sign a three-year contract with Will Smith, and there was nothing he could do if Will Smith did not renew the contract.

Naturally, the higher the pay, the better. Of course, considering the need to satisfy Will Smith and to extend the contract for a few more years, the high pay the agent wants is also based on ensuring that his employer can star in the film.

but!

Huang Ze’s first choice was Will Smith, and only Huang Ze knew this.

In the eyes of others, even in the eyes of Will Smith, he was just lucky enough to be noticed by Huang Ze.

Huang Ze can always find a dozen actors from Hollywood who are as famous as Will Smith or even more famous in the film and television industry.

This also means that the broker has no confidence to ask for a price.

In just half a day, the salary for Will Smith was negotiated.

For the "Rush Hour" series, the first film received $200,000 in salary, the second film received $2 million, and the third film received $5 million.

He felt that he could lower the price a bit, but Huang Ze didn't want to overextend his business, so he didn't lower it any further.

If the first film is a big hit and a third film is made, five million dollars is not expensive.

According to the nature of Hollywood actors, if the first film grosses over 100 million in North America, if they don't ask for more than 10 million for the second film, they would be considered small-minded, not to mention the third film, which would definitely be over 20 million, and you might even have to pay a certain amount of dividends.

In fact, Huang Ze didn't even plan to strictly follow this price. As long as the first film sells well, he would appropriately increase the pay for the actors' enthusiasm.

Signing such a salary agreement is more to suppress their ambitions and prevent them from asking for exorbitant prices.

"Huang, my starring debut is now in your hands." Will Smith grinned with his big white teeth and bumped fists with Huang Ze twice before shaking hands.

……

It took Huang Ze a week to finish writing the script of "Rush Hour".

After seven days, the box office of "Speed" successfully earned nearly 27 million US dollars, a decrease of only about 40% compared with the previous week.

In two weeks, the total box office reached 74 million.

Breaking 100 million is just around the corner!

Such achievements also effectively promoted the negotiations between Huang Ze and Warner on the overseas distribution of "Speed" and the filming rights of the sequel.

Two days later, as the North American box office exceeded 80 million US dollars, the negotiations officially came to an end, and the two films were finally sold to Warner for 60 million US dollars.

The US dollars will flow into Huang Ze's pocket visibly!
Huang Ze signed with a swish and stretched out his hand. "I have a feeling that Speed ​​will achieve higher box office figures overseas than in North America. You guys will make a lot of money."

"I hope so. But even if it's as you said, a portion of the overseas box office belongs to you."

"Hahaha." Huang Ze laughed.

Speaking of that part.

His own movie "Speed" has already achieved great success in Hong Kong Island.

According to the big brother who runs the cinema chain, the attendance rate of "Speed" has remained high since its release. In just nine days, the box office has exceeded 25 million.

The media unanimously predicted that this film would definitely gross over 40 million!
As for how high it can be.

Some people speculate that Star Ocean will once again break the Hong Kong box office record.

Why use it again?

"Fight Back to School", written by Wang Rixiang and starring Stephen Chow, was released in July and grossed 4389 million yuan. This film was also produced by Xinghai, which is able to generate its own revenue and provide blood for Huang Ze.

This time, it’s Xinghai fighting Xinghai.

(End of this chapter)