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In the negotiation conference room, Helen Herman was still negotiating with the crew about Matthew's treatment and salary, and after listening for a while, Matthew's attention turned to other aspects, these things are fought for by the agent, and he is more symbolic here, or wait for the two parties to agree and sign the final contract.

He's just a small actor, and contract negotiations are far less complicated than those of star actors, and according to Helen Herman, many Hollywood crews often negotiate contracts with big-name stars for months or even months.

Hearing that Helen Herman had secured him a regular assistant on the set, Matthew nodded slightly, the crew originally wanted him to share an assistant with another actor, but it was inconvenient.

Other times, it's good to say that between filming and filming, the actors are wearing makeup, no matter what they do, it is very inconvenient, and they often need someone to assist, if there is an assistant who can take care of chores, it will undoubtedly be much more convenient.

The phone vibrated suddenly, and Matthew saw that the negotiations were still going on, and no one paid attention to him, so he took out his phone and looked at it, but it was a text message from Britney.

"Yesterday I was busy late, I fell asleep when I lay down, and I just saw the text message. Congratulations, dear. ”

Matthew glanced at the negotiation side and quickly pressed the button on his mobile phone, "Helen is negotiating with the crew, and it is estimated that the contract will be signed today." ”

"When will filming start? Do you have time to go back to North America?"

"Filming will start in mid-July, and I don't know exactly when I will join the group. Matthew thought for a moment and asked, "Are you resting today?"

"There is no break, I am doing makeup at the TV station, and I will participate in the recording of a show in a while. ”

After receiving this short message, Matthew was just about to type, and another text message came, "I'm going to change my clothes, let's talk after the show." ”

Matthew replied, "Okay. ”

Putting away his phone, he looked at the side of the negotiation, Helen Herman had basically agreed with the crew on the salary.

Matthew's salary for appearing in this film is $100,000, and the normal working hours shall not exceed ten hours per day, and the part exceeding ten hours will be paid overtime in accordance with the regulations of the Screen Actors Guild.

Matthew can be said to be very satisfied with this kind of salary, even if he only has this job this year, he belongs to the class of 100,000 US dollars a year.

Subsequently, under the supervision of lawyers and representatives of the Screen Actors Guild, Matthew signed a formal contract with the crew of "The Mummy Returns".

When Helen Herman put away his contract, Matthew wanted to leave, and the crew reminded him, "Producer Mr. Sean Daniel and director Stephen Sommers are waiting for you in the office, please come over." ”

Matthew nodded slightly, "Okay." ”

He and Helen Herman followed the staff into an office where there were two middle-aged men who had seen them all in the audition room yesterday.

"The older one is Sean Daniel. Helen Herman lowered her voice and reminded Matthew, "The other one is Stephen Sommers." ”

"Hello, Mr. Daniel. ”

Matthew hurriedly stepped forward and took the initiative to stretch out his right hand, Sean Daniel smiled and nodded at him, "Hello, Matthew." I was very impressed with your audition. ”

"Thank you. Matthew was very humble, "Thank you to the crew for giving me this opportunity." ”

Helen Herman in the back walked over to greet Sean Daniel, and Matthew turned to Stephen Sommers and extended his hand with the same enthusiasm and humility, "Hello, Director Sommers." ”

"Hello. ”

Stephen Sommos replied casually, his face was cold, and he just reached out and touched his right hand, and then retracted it.

Matthew was slightly stunned, the director seemed to have a lot of opinions about him? glanced at Stephen Sommers and confirmed this, Stephen Sommers had not only a cold face, but also a trace of disgust......

Aside from the audition room, it seems that this is the first time he has met Stephen Sommos.

Helen Herman saw it all, frowned slightly, and then let go.

"Stephen......" Sean Daniel said, "do you have anything to say?"

Matthew hasn't changed because of Stephen Sommos's attitude, and he still looks like he is enthusiastic and humble.

Helen Herman's attention was focused on Stephen Sommers, and she was thinking about it.

"You're going to join the group in August, wait for the specific time to be announced, and keep your current figure!" Stephen Sommos didn't hide the coldness in his tone, and waved his hand casually, "That's it." ”

He glanced at his watch, "I still have work to do, so I'll go first." ”

With that, Stephen Sommers left the office directly.

Sean Daniel exchanged a few polite words with Matthew and Helen Herman, and Matthew and Helen Herman took the initiative to say goodbye and leave.

After leaving the small office building of "The Mummy Returns" at Pinewood Studios and walking towards the studio gate, Matthew said, "I think Stephen Sommers has a lot of opinions about me. ”

Helen Herman said calmly, "I can see it. She thought for a moment and added, "Maybe it's because of Dwayne Johnson." ”

Matthew wondered, "What does Dwayne Johnson have to do with Stephen Sommers?"

"It doesn't matter. Helen Herman gave way to an oncoming battery car and said, "I've heard that the role of the Scorpion King, Stephen Sommers, seems to be based on the image of Dwayne Johnson. ”

She shook her head, "Many directors have a stubborn side, and the crew chose you, not the director's favorite candidate, and it is estimated that Stephen Sommers is very unhappy." ”

"Isn't it......" Matthew frowned, "Before I joined the group, the director had a prejudice against me." ”

In his mind, if the director has an opinion on a small actor in the crew, this actor must have a hard time in the crew.

Helen Herman suddenly stopped and turned to look at Matthew, "I've already won the role for you, how to get along with Stephen Sommers after joining the group, you have to think about it." I remind you, you are just a little actor, don't try to confront the director!"

Matthew understood the meaning of the sentence, if something happened between him and Stephen Sommers, it would be him who would leave.

"Do you have any suggestions?" he asked.

Stephen Sommers doesn't like him, and it's a headache to think about, but he can't just give up this opportunity, not to mention the certain fame that the role itself may bring, and the $100,000 is also a huge amount of income.

"Bear with it!" Helen Herman said seriously, "you don't have any money to fight against Stephen Sommers, no matter what he says or does, you have to endure it." ”

Matthew exhaled in frustration, but he also knew that Helen Herman was saying the best way.

Helen Herman turned and walked forward, waited for Matthew to catch up, and said, "As far as I know, Stephen Sommers is a family-oriented and very dedicated director, and he shouldn't deliberately make things difficult for you. ”

She turned her head to look at Matthew, "Aren't you very good at relationships?"

Matthew shrugged, "I'll do my best." ”

He shook his head and continued walking next to Helen Herman, but his head began to think about what kind of trouble he would encounter in the crew in the future, and how to deal with it.

If he's a big star, none of these problems are a problem, but if it's Tom Cruise's level, maybe he can make an undesirable director roll out in minutes.

After all, it's because the coffee slot is too small! Matthew then shook his head: No! Where is his coffee spot now?

"If you really can't help it......," he muttered in his heart, "just like Helen said, bear with it! The Scorpion King doesn't have a lot of scenes, at most a month." ”

If nothing else, for the sake of the 100,000 dollars, you have to endure it.

Helen Herman answered the phone and said to Matthew, "I booked my plane ticket for tomorrow and we're back in Los Angeles to get ready for the audition for 'Fast & Furious.'" ”