The Best Entertainment Era

There was a knock on the office door. Ronan said please come in. Eva at the front desk pushed the door in and said, Mr. Anderson, Director Paul Greengrass is here. He wants to see you.

Ronan handed over the original book and the first third of the script to Paul Greenglass yesterday, and asked, Did he come alone? Or with his agent?

Coming alone and bringing a broker with him, the strategy he needs to use is completely different.

Eva replied, Alone.

Ronan had an idea in his mind, thought for a while, and said, Director Greengrass, please come in.

Compared with the agent, Paul Greenglass is undoubtedly easier to persuade. It will be much easier to reach an agreement with Paul Greengrass and then negotiate with Dean later.

Paul Greenglass entered the office with a briefcase, sat down and greeted with a smile: Good morning, Mr. Anderson.

Good morning, Director Greengrass. Ronan observed secretly. Paul Greengrass looked tired, with dark bags under his eyes, and long messy hair, but it made people feel excited, as if he hadn't fallen asleep because of excitement. He made a quick judgment and tentatively asked, Did you not sleep well last night?

Paul Greengrass is a relatively pure director. Without thinking about it, he opened his briefcase, took out the original book and the thin script of Bourne's Identity, and said: I went back yesterday and have been studying the original book and the original, Jason. -The role of Bourne is so much better than the previous agent's setting.

He made no secret of his thoughts: Mr. Anderson, this script and character are very suitable for my style, can you give me this project to direct?

Ronan didn't answer, and seemed to be hesitating.

I know, the last Kingsman failed. Paul Greengrass couldn't escape this question: Now the North American box office is almost 9 million dollars? This shows that many people can accept my film style, and Jason Bourne is an orthodox American character...

Ronan was not in a hurry to make a statement, but instead said, Director Greengrass, have you notified Dean? According to industry regulations, I cannot talk to you about work without the presence of an agent.

This kind of nonsense is of course to make Paul Greengrass feel that he has not made a decision yet.

Paul Greengrass studied the script all night, and made various assumptions, and even some scenes were initially constructed in his head, without paying attention to the agent at all, and said directly: Dean's side is not a problem.

After the failure of Ace Agent, he understood one thing, his unique film style needs a suitable carrier.

Kingsman was inherently flawed, but The Bourne Identity fits perfectly.

If you don't return to the world's film center to prove yourself again, do you want to stay in the UK for the rest of your life?

The more proactive Paul Greengrass was, the less anxious Ronan was.

I have just started the selection of directors for this project, and many directors have contacted me. Ronan said unhurriedly: Some people have already obtained the original work and part of the script from me.

Paul Greengrass instantly remembered the man from yesterday, and said: Mr. Anderson, we had a cooperation once. You know me, and I know you. We have almost the same philosophy, and we both want to create an extraordinary movie. Agent movies, you've seen the action scenes I filmed,

It is more suitable for civilian agents like Bourne.

Ronan put his hands on the desk, as if he was seriously thinking about Paul Greengrass' words.

Quick editing and handheld photography? Ronan nodded slightly: I like this style...

Paul Greengrass, not wanting to return to the UK, said: The style fits perfectly with the tone set by the original author and the adaptation writer, with Jason Bourne as an agent who is constantly searching for his true identity while evading assassination by the CIA. The insecurity caused by this kind of amnesia and the anxiety carried by unknown identities cannot be presented in Spielberg's lens similar to classical narratives, nor can it be created in Quentin's playful images, which are more suitable The documentary style that handheld photography can bring!

Ronan tapped his fingers, and combined with Paul Greengrass' words, he recalled the movies in his memory, the original books he had read, and the script.

I have to say that what Paul Greengrass said is very consistent with the movie in memory.

Perhaps Paul Greengrass, a reporter-turned-director, was born for the Bourne series.

Paul Greengrass saw that Ronan did not express his position, and said: After reading the original book and script yesterday, I thought a lot. I also have ideas for future shooting and movies.

He glanced at Ronan and continued: The shaking chase action, incomplete scene composition, and fast and sharp editing techniques can cover every area where Jason Bourne resides like an impenetrable sky. , if there is anything else that can make this closed story structure and the free description of the characters more accurate, it can only be found in hand-held shaking photography and fragmented editing!

Speaking of this, Paul Greengrass' confidence increased greatly: So, it's not that this project is looking for this way, but The Bourne Identity needs this kind of image!

The hesitation on Ronan's face gradually disappeared, as if he had been moved by Paul Greengrass.

The times have changed. Ronan said slowly: You are right. Secret service movies are not just about sweet cars and beauties and bombs and speeding cars. Sometimes the spiritual stimulation brought about by extraordinary people stepping down from the altar is often better than lingering. The tedium produced by the altar is far more impressive.

This sentence completely speaks the essence! Paul Greenglass nodded quickly: Yes! That's what I mean too!

Ronan smiled: Frankly speaking, I have met several directors during this period, many of whom are famous directors, but I always feel that they are lacking something, especially when it comes to spy movies, these directors always like to go to James- Bond and Ethan Hunt over there.

He sighed: Actually, I have always known what this project needs most. Director Greengrass, your style is very unique, and I will never forget it.

Hearing this, Paul Greenglass was slightly relieved.

Ronan seemed to have finally made a decision: Personally, I am willing to cooperate with you, but there are some things that need to be said first.

Flying to Los Angeles from the UK, Paul Greengrass felt that there was nothing unacceptable, and Ronan Anderson couldn't unspoken rules for him, right? It's not him who suffers like that.

Go ahead, Paul Greenglass said.

Ronan said calmly: The first is your salary. Director Greengrass, I think you should know that Hollywood has a complete system for evaluating directors and actors.

Paul Greenglass nodded, I know.

Sand Sea Entertainment also has regulations in this regard, and I can't violate the company's regulations. Ronan said: So, your salary will not be higher than that of Kingsman Agent... Well, I can guarantee a salary of 500,000 US dollars. If it is higher , I can’t explain to the whole company.”

What Paul Greengrass wants is the position of the director and the opportunity to prove it. The salary is the second consideration, and maintaining the salary level of Ace Agent is basically in line with his current status.

Yes. Paul Greengrass responded directly.

Ronan picked up the original book of Bourne's Identity and asked: You have read the original book, you should know that this is a trilogy series, right?

There is a relevant note on the back cover of the book, Paul Greengrass saw it yesterday: I haven't read Bourne's Hegemony and Bourne's Ultimatum yet.

Ronan put down the book and said: I also own the film copyrights of these two books. Once the first one is successful, the next two will inevitably be adapted into movies. This will be a complete trilogy series. In order to ensure that the trilogy Continuity and consistency of style and content, I need a stable director.”

He knew he couldn't suppress it all the time, and said, Paul, your personal style is too strong and unique, and no one else can imitate it. If Bourne's Identity is successful and the director is changed later, the future of this series will be in jeopardy.

Of course Paul Greengrass understood what this meant, and hesitated for a while.

Ronan didn't seem to see the hesitation on his face, and said to himself: I can guarantee that you have the permission to film and produce Kingsman Agent. I heard that you worked very well with George Clint last time. , Shahai can ask George to be the production manager.

Whether the producer who has the highest power of the crew and the production manager who is responsible for handling daily affairs cooperates is very important to the work of the director. Paul Greengrass naturally knows this. South this kind of moderate producer cooperation.

But the trilogy...

Ronan has done so much to get Paul Greengrass to sign the trilogy contract at one time, otherwise the follow-up salary negotiation alone will be very troublesome.

The budget for the first film is 50 million US dollars, and the 500,000 US dollars salary accounts for 1% of the budget. Ronan threw out his trump card: The next two sequels, each of which will have a budget of no less than 50 million US dollars. If there is a second film, your director's salary will be 3 percent of the budget, and the third film will be 6 percent of the budget.

Without such a contract, if the film can achieve the success of the previous life, it is very reasonable for Paul Greengrass to ask for 5 million US dollars plus a certain post-production share in the second part. question.

Although this kind of contract can be modified to a certain extent in the future, as long as the trilogy director contract is signed, the initiative will be held by Shahai Entertainment.

The pay for the second film was tripled, and the third film was six-fold. Paul Greengrass thought for a while, and finally said: Mr. Anderson, I am willing to cooperate with Sha Hai in the trilogy!

Ronan stood up and shook hands with him with a smile: Let Dean discuss the specific contract with me. However, you must communicate with him in advance.

Paul Greenglass nodded: No problem.