Chapter 666: The human heart is not enough, and the snake swallows the elephant
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It is an established fact that he will play one of the protagonists in "Infernal Affairs", and Yi Shuihan has no intention of making any compromises in this regard.
This is an extremely important step for him to gain a foothold in the film industry, and he is also confident that he can do it!
But in Liu Haoyu's opinion, Yi Shuihan is still a little lacking, especially in the field of film!
Although he had a good performance in "Shocking Killing", the temperament and age of that character are more consistent with Yi Shuihan.
However, the two protagonists in "Infernal Affairs" are both very deep characters in their thirties, and it is a big question whether Yi Shuihan can control it.
But looking at Yi Shuihan's attitude, Liu Haoyu obviously knew that he didn't intend to compromise in this regard!
After an extremely short period of contact, Liu Haoyu did not have a deep understanding of Yi Shuihan's other qualities, but he had a deep understanding of this aspect if he made a decision and never wavered.
Stubborn...... Maybe he is arrogant! This is the impression that Yi Shuihan gave Liu Haoyu.
If it weren't for the excellent script of "Infernal Affairs", Liu Haoyu would not even think that there would be no chance to continue negotiations.
After pondering for a long time, Liu Haoyu frowned and said, "I hope that a simple audition can be held later, and if your performance can satisfy me, we can continue to work together...... If it's far from it, there's no way around it!"
Yi Shuihan can understand a director's requirements for the protagonist, his proposal is not excessive, and Yi Shuihan is also confident that he can be recognized!
"Okay!" Yi Shuihan nodded and said!
The next thing to talk about is the most critical thing - salary.
Taking Yoo Haoyu's upper salary as a reference, his income in "Theft in the Shadows" is 18 million, which is 10 million plus 8 million profit sharing!
And "Theft in the Shadows" also won the same good box office, and Liu Haoyu's value has also been most truly reflected, this 18 million is definitely worth the money!
The commercial success of the last film has a bonus effect on the director's worth, and Yi Shuihan also estimates it.
As long as his psychological price does not exceed 25 million, Yi Shuihan can accept it.
"It doesn't hurt to talk about money, let's talk about salary!" Liu Haoyu looked at Yi Shuihan and said with a smile, "Generally speaking, my salary is a fixed salary plus profit sharing, and this time I want to try a new model......"
"What mode?" Yi Shuihan said with an unmoving expression.
"I'm directing this time with zero pay...... This can reduce the financial pressure!" Liu Haoyu said seriously: "But I want 20% of the box office revenue share!"
"Is it a box office revenue share, not a profit share?" Yi Shuihan asked in a deep voice as he stared at Liu Haoyu's eyes, his gray eyes were deep and dark, making it impossible to see through the emotions.
The corners of Liu Haoyu's mouth showed a trace of disdain, he pursed the corners of his lips and said, "Of course, it's still a box office share!"
Yi Shuihan suppressed the anger in his heart, he really dared to open his mouth!
What is the concept of a 30 percent box office revenue share! That is, the studio gives the other party a fifth of the revenue from the film!
At a cost of 110 million, as long as the capital is returned, then they will have to pay Liu Haoyu 22 million!
If the net profit is 100 million, then 42 million will be paid to him!
If you make a profit of 200 million...... That's going to have to pay 62 million, he really dared to think!
"Director Liu isn't joking, is he?" Yi Shuihan chuckled, but his voice was extraordinarily solemn, he already made a sincere offer.
"I'm never joking in this regard! Actually, it's a win-win for both parties, isn't it?" Liu Haoyu also said with a smile: "No one can estimate the box office of the movie before it is released, if it is a big box office hit, it is the best, you make a lot of money, I make a small amount of money, but if the box office fails, my salary will also be reduced, and your pressure will be less, right?"
Yi Shuihan sneered in his heart, this Liu Haoyu really thinks he is a young man who doesn't know the world.
"I won't tell you anything," Yi Shuihan added some water to Liu Haoyu, and said casually after filling himself up: "I am full of confidence in this movie." ”
Looking at the careless Yi Shuihan, Liu Haoyu's eyes froze, and he unexpectedly felt a little pressure from this young man who was dozens of years younger than himself!
But after all, he is an old man, and he took a sip of water and said: "It's a good thing for young people to be confident, but this film industry is like a deep pool of blue sea, even a dragon has the possibility of drowning!"
"Then in that case, how about I take this risk for you, boy? One price, twenty million, no matter what the box office is, has nothing to do with your income!" Yi Shuihan's eyes narrowed slightly, and his edge was revealed!
This is where he dug the pit before! Since making movies is risky, shouldn't you always get a fixed salary? No matter whether you make a profit or loss, it will not affect your income.
If before he came into contact with this script, if someone was willing to pay a fixed salary of 20 million, he would be extremely excited!
But in the face of Yi Shuihan's studio, which has such an excellent script but is a little weak, he has greater ambitions...... Or greed!
I also mentioned that I wanted to buy the script before, and I also had such a mentality.
"That's not necessary! If it's always so stable, I'm worried that my old bones won't have motivation!" Liu Haoyu stared at Yi Shuihan and said softly.
"A fixed salary of 10 million, plus a profit dividend of 6%!" Yi Shuihan took a step back!
Profit dividends are not equal to box office revenue dividends, which are dividends after excluding costs.
That is to say, if he makes a profit of 100 million, Liu Haoyu will have an income of 16 million, and if he makes a profit of 200 million, he will have 22 million.
This is a relatively fair way for both parties to share, but this is obviously not in line with Liu Haoyu's appetite!
"No!" Liu Haoyu said firmly: "This is too risky for me!"
If you don't want to take risks and want high profits, where can there be such a good thing, even a big director doesn't have this possibility!
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The negotiations between the two sides continued, Liu Haoyu insisted, but Yi Shuihan refused to back down, and the negotiations reached an impasse.
In the process, Yi Shuihan found his appetite and ambition - he was optimistic about the movie and wanted to make more profits.
There is nothing wrong with man's profit-seeking nature, but his appetite is also too great.
Is he the only director in the whole of China who can shoot "Infernal Affairs", it's ridiculous!
Yi Shuihan sneered in his heart, becoming more and more dissatisfied. From the previous proposal to buy the script, it can be seen that he has bad intentions, and now he is fooled like an outsider.
Of course, he is a great director and old Jianghu, but he is not a fool with a lot of money.
Since we can't talk about it, then we won't cooperate! Then let's see who regrets it!
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