Hollywood Director 1992.

Chapter 168 Bet
"Link, you've already finished filming the movie, why are you still so busy?"

In Hollywood-Kapok Bar, Nicolas Cage leaned on the sofa with a beer in his hand and asked Link across from him.

"After filming a movie, I'll be busy with post-production, and then preparations for distribution. I can only completely relax after the movie is released," said Link.

Johnny Depp, who was sitting opposite him, smiled and said, "You still have to promote the movie after it's released. If the box office continues to be a big hit, the promotion will take several months, and you will become even busier."

"The publicity can be left to them. I'm the director, so it won't have much impact if I miss a few shows." Link said with a smile.

Keanu Reeves said, "Link, your first two movies had amazing box office results, each of which set box office records. This is your third movie, and many people are curious about how this movie will perform at the box office. Do you have the confidence to break another record with this movie?"

"Box office revenue ratio record? Impossible. My film cost 1350 million U.S. dollars to produce. To break the 135-fold revenue ratio, I need 1350 billion in box office revenue. times is billion. Is it possible?"

The original budget was $1200 million, but Link finished the film with $1050 million, and the extra $300 million was spent on special effects.

However, the special effects of "Final Destination" are great, and the money is worth it.

Nicolas Cage smiled and said, "Link, you can compete for the annual box office champion. There are many blockbusters released this year, such as Jurassic Park, Sleepless in Seattle, and Indecent Proposal. It would be very exciting if your movie could win the box office champion among so many blockbusters."

"I'll try my best to knock Jurassic Park off the box office throne," Link joked.

"Haha, Link, I wish you success in advance."

Several people raised their glasses and laughed.

"Jurassic Park" has been released for seven weeks and currently has a North American box office of 3.06 million US dollars, and is expected to have a North American box office of around 3.5 million US dollars.

The media predicts that "Jurassic Park" has a chance to break the North American box office record of $3.59 million set by "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial."

If Link's new movie wants to surpass "Jurassic Park", the North American box office must exceed 3.6 million, which is difficult to achieve.

"3.6 million? Haha~ some people really dare to think so."

Suddenly, there was a burst of laughter from the side, and when they looked over, they saw Robert Downey Jr., Kiefer Sutherland, Brad Pitt and others drinking nearby. After Robert Downey Jr. sneered, the others also shook their heads and thought that the number of 3.6 million was funny.

"Hey, little Robert, what does our chat have to do with you? What are you laughing at?"

Nicolas Cage said.

"Nicholas, I didn't want to laugh, but what you said is ridiculous. Jurassic Park has grossed over 3 million in North America and over 6 million worldwide. It is a phenomenal movie. Not just any director can make such a big box office."

Robert Downey Jr. glanced at Link with a half-smile.

"Paranormal Activity has grossed $6.38 million worldwide, and it's not like Link's movies haven't sold that many copies before."

Keanu Reeves said.

"Humph! His movie sold so much at the box office because of hype. If it weren't for those murders, the movie would have made at most $2 million."

Kiefer Sutherland said.

Nicolas Cage said, "What movie is a big hit without hype? Was there no publicity and hype for your movie after it was released? Was there no hype for Jurassic Park? Every movie that is a big hit cannot be without media participation. Is there a problem with the hype for Paranormal Activity?"

"It's okay for a good movie to sell well thanks to hype, but is 'Paranormal Activity' also a good movie?" Robert Downey Jr. sneered.

Keanu Reeves said, "This movie didn't rely on hype when it was released overseas, and it still sold more than 3 million box office, which shows that everyone likes to watch this movie. Isn't a movie that everyone likes to watch a good movie?"

"Robert, you supported The Blair Witch Project, which everyone loved," Johnny Depp chimed in. Hahahaha!
There was a burst of laughter in the booth.

Robert Downey Jr.'s face darkened as Link's antagonist, and when The Witch was released, he publicly supported that movie without knowing it.

Later, many people in the circle teased him for helping his rival Link promote his movies and making money for him, which made him lose face.

Robert Jr. snorted coldly and looked at Link unhappily, "Link, they all say that your new movie has a higher box office than Jurassic Park. Why don't you say anything? Do you think so too?"

"Mr. Downey, what does it have to do with you whether it is or not? Jurassic Park is not your movie. Whether my movie can surpass Jurassic Park in box office or not has nothing to do with you. What are you expecting?" Link said.

"You!" Little Robert looked at him angrily.

Kiefer Sutherland patted him on the shoulder and said, "Link, don't say so much. Just tell me if you have the confidence to surpass Jurassic Park in the box office."

Link nodded, "I am confident in every movie I make, and I believe the audience will like it."

"Haha, okay, Link, do you dare to bet with us?"

Robert Downey Jr. immediately said excitedly, "How about we bet one million?"

"One million? That's too low a grade. I'm not interested."

"Fuck! What did you say?"

Robert Downey Jr. was furious and grabbed a bottle of wine and prepared to attack.

Link's bodyguard Wallace stepped forward, put his hands in his pockets, pretended to hold a gun, and stared at him coldly.

Keanu Sutherland, David Duchovny and Brad Pitt quickly grabbed him and advised him not to be too impulsive.

Robert Downey Jr. sneered, "Link, you are a nouveau riche, why are you pretending to be a millionaire? You said that because you don't dare to bet, right? Because your movie is too bad, you have no confidence in the box office, so you don't dare to bet with me at all."

Link shook his head. "Jurassic Park has been released, with a global box office of over 6 million US dollars, and an estimated global box office of over 1 million. My movie has not been released yet, and the box office situation is unknown. You are using the known box office to bet on the unknown box office. Only a fool would bet with you. If you really want to bet, let's change the way we bet. Bet on which will have a higher box office performance, my new movie or Jurassic Park. The odds are 100 to 1. You bet 100 million US dollars. If you lose, you give me all. If you win, I give you million. This is fair."

Everyone nodded. According to the rules of the gambling industry, this way of betting was indeed fairer.

"Humph!"

The odds were too high and he couldn't afford that much money.

"How about 10 times? We can bet on times the odds."

Kiefer Sutherland asked.

"Jurassic Park is estimated to have a global box office of over 9 million. With such a great chance of success, don't you have confidence?"

“100 times is too high.”

Even if Link wins this bet, he won't lose too much money, and winning would be meaningless.

Link looked at them and smiled, "Or you can bet with me on an unreleased movie. I can give you a 1:1 payout, provided that the bet is not less than 1000 million US dollars. I'm not interested if the bet is too low."

(End of this chapter)