screenwriter mystery

Chapter 223 Invite the Director

Calculated by the global aspect.

The production cost of the movie "Heroes Out of Control" is about 1500 million.

Such a cost investment, although among many Hollywood movies, can only be regarded as a low-middle investment.

But for a 'pseudo-documentary' film, it can still be called a sky-high investment.

After all, the production cost of Zhao Yuan's previous 'pseudo-documentary' film "Spiritual: Ghost Story" was only a few hundred thousand dollars.

From hundreds of thousands to 500 million US dollars, the huge gap is naturally conspicuous to everyone.

At the same time, it is precisely because the cost of "Heroes Out of Control" has increased significantly.

Out of prudent considerations, Universal also naturally thought of Zhao Yuan, the screenwriter of this script, when choosing the director of the film, and even took it as a matter of course to choose him as the first choice for shooting this film.

If so, Universal may not be so determined to shoot other types of movies.

There are countless excellent film directors in Hollywood. Compared with these excellent directors, Zhao Yuan, who has become a monk halfway, may not even be able to touch their side.

However, if the subject matter of the film is limited to the type of 'pseudo-documentary', it must be Zhao Yuan.

After all, Zhao Yuan can be said to have created a precedent in the form of "pseudo-documentary" movies, whether it is the "Blair Witch" that caused huge controversy and box office, or "Spirit: Ghost Story" that was released not long ago. ", and even the American drama "Modern Family" broadcast on ABC TV station, he always shoots various "pseudo-documentary"-themed movies and even TV dramas.

However, no matter whether it is this type of movie or TV series, they can reap a lot of box office and ratings.

It can be said that as a director, Zhao Yuan is very talented.

All point to the 'pseudo-documentary' above.

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"Invite me to be the director of a new movie?"

New York, Universal Pictures.

Facing the invitation from Ron Meyer, Zhao Yuan raised his eyebrows, but his heart was not moved.

After all, the current Zhao Yuan is no longer the time when he just crossed over.

Now he is holding the main creator of the American drama "Modern Family", and at the same time, the copyright of the follow-up series of "Spiritual Ghost Records" is also in his hands. Hollywood celebrities.

Under such circumstances, he obviously didn't attach much importance to the identity of the director of "Heroes Out of Control".

On the contrary, if you have the time to direct a movie, you might as well think about how to create the next script that you plan to evolve.

"You know, Mr. Ron, I'm actually a screenwriter. It's not my job to be a director. I haven't even joined the directors' union."

From Zhao Yuan's words, Ron Meyer noticed a bit of rejection.

If it was changed to other movies, Zhao Yuan refused and refused. After all, the most important thing in Hollywood is a director.

However, considering the particularity of "Heroes Out of Control" and the attitude of the board of directors, Ron Meyer had no choice but to persuade Zhao Yuan in front of him again.

And in this world, the most persuasive way to persuade a person is naturally to offer enough benefits.

"500 million, this is Universal's sincerity, Zhao."

"As long as you take over as the director of "Heroes Out of Control", you can get paid 800 million dollars."

"Doesn't include the screenwriter's salary?"

Hearing the numbers that came out of Ron Meyer's mouth, even Zhao Yuan, who is already rich enough now, couldn't help but feel a little bit moved.

"of course."

Especially when Ron Meyer confirmed that the 800 million is only Zhao Yuan's salary as the director of the film, not the screenwriter's income.

In fact, the film salary of 800 million can be regarded as a high income even among Hollywood directors. Directors who can get a salary of 1000 million or more are those well-known directors of commercial films. The reason why Universal is willing to open With such a high salary, Zhao Yuan was invited to be the director of the new movie "Hero Out of Control".

Aside from his own success in 'pseudo-documentary' films, the astounding box-office successes of The Blair Witch and Ghost Story are also one of the main reasons.

It is precisely because of these films that prove Zhao Yuan's box office appeal, especially commercial films.

Universal would be willing to pay such a high salary to invite Zhao Yuan to direct a new movie.

"..."

New York, Universal Pictures.

After Ron Meyer reported a salary of 800 million, Zhao Yuan was silent for a few seconds.

Only then did he look up at the Global Vice President in front of him, and said helplessly, "Okay, I admit, Ron, you have successfully persuaded me, and I agreed to be the director of the new movie "Heroes Out of Control."

Even if he is behind the scenes of the evolutionary world, he still has to live after all.

In particular, Zhao Yuan has recently taken a fancy to the house in Beverly Hills, and is planning to move out from the current Little Beverly Hills.

And a house in Beverly Hills is not cheap, even for him.

Between the house in Beverly Hills and the new script, Zhao Yuan only hesitated for a moment before making his own choice.

The evolved script can be created after a while, but with a director's salary of 800 million, there will be no such shop in this village.

Moreover, once Zhao Yuan won the director's salary of 800 million, it would be equivalent to setting a price for major film companies to invite him to shoot movies in the future.

As for whether the film will lose money, Zhao Yuan is not worried about it at all.

After all, the topic of superheroes is hot nowadays, and "Heroes Out of Control" in his hand is not a script created randomly. The gimmick of 'pseudo-documentary' is enough to attract the audience into the theater.

"Universal Pictures announced that it will produce the first 'superhero'-themed film, and invite screenwriters and directors who have written and filmed many dark horse films such as "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre", "The Blair Witch" and "Anime: Ghost Story" Zhao Yuan, personally created and filmed this new superhero movie."

"Superhero + 'pseudo-documentary' movie, superhero themes join forces to create new ones!"

"Superhero themes are rampant, Universal is not to be outdone, and has joined the competition of superhero movies. As a result, major Hollywood studios have been attracted by the superhero craze. This is the weakness of the entire movie industry... Where are the good movies..."

(End of this chapter)