Chapter 20: Talking Down?

This can't help but make Johnny Depp involuntarily get into the play.

"This is the script for the audition. Sid said as he handed over a few thin scripts of his lines.

After a quick look at it twice, Johnny Depp holds the script in one hand and pinched out the orchid finger pose with the other, and then he nods at Sid.

Sid looked at Ray Warner, his assistant to the play, and he read the script: "Jack Sparrow, huh?"

Johnny Depp replied, "Captain Jack Sparrow, more precisely. ”

"Ell, why didn't I see your ship, Captain?" asked Ray Warner in a mocking tone.

"I'm looking for. Johnny Depp replied, blinking his eyes slightly.

"That said he was going to grab one. "I've said long ago that he's telling the truth, and these things are his, sir. The other two comic sailors were also handled by Ray Werner alone.

"A pistol without gunpowder, a compass that does not point north. Then Ray Werner pretended to draw a long sword and sneered, "I thought it was made of wood!"

Although there were no lines, Johnny Depp still showed a reluctant smile on his face.

"Without a doubt, you're the worst pirate I've ever seen. Ray Warner said.

Johnny Depp raised his fingers and said rather coquettishly: "But you must have heard of me." ”

After this confrontation, several other scripts were auditions for other different scenes, some of which were line-based and some were expression-oriented.

But no matter what kind of script, Johnny Depp's performance is quite in place, and even with the increase in the number of scenes and contacts, Johnny Depp's performance has become more skillful, affectionate and lush.

This can't help but make Sid touch his chin and secretly think that this Captain Jack's role is really a natural match for Johnny Depp. Johnny Depp, who was originally trained by Tim Burton, can perform vividly with a little bit of Sid, and there is no one.

Not only Sid nodded secretly, but even Justin Lin and others on the side saw that Johnny Depp and Captain Jack's role were far more compatible than the other candidates.

But Johnny Depp's agent, Tracey Jacob, watched Johnny Depp's performance with an uncertain face.

"OK, Johnny, that's pretty much the end of today's auditions. Sid said with a smile.

Johnny Depp also smiled and nodded, although Sid did not say the result, but the whole audition process was still smooth and pleasant, Johnny Depp is also an old fritter, he can guess the approximate result from the reaction of everyone in the surrounding environment.

In fact, after hearing Sid's request to Captain Jack, Johnny Depp immediately realized that this weird and somewhat girly "Captain Jack" was definitely the most suitable character for him.

In the process of auditioning, Johnny Depp also became more proficient in this role, which also gave him better control and confidence.

After coming down from the building of the Fire Lion Group, Johnny Depp looked quite relaxed and confident, but his agent Tracy Jacob's face was cloudy and kept looking back at him.

After a while, Johnny Depp also felt the other party's gaze, and he couldn't help but stop, "What's wrong? Tracey, you can see that I'm creepy, okay?"

"Johnny, you don't really want to take on this pirate captain, do you?" asked Tracey Jacob, with a look of uncertainty on her face.

"Why? I think this character fits me very well, especially the kind of character personality that is both weird and funny. Johnny Depp said confidently.

"But ......," said Tracey Jacob.

"What?" Johnny Depp looked at her suspiciously.

"That's a sissy character. Tracey Jacob couldn't help but say, "If you play this kind of role, then how can you play other roles in the future, Gay is too sensitive." ”

As I said before, Hollywood is extremely conservative in some respects, and Gay, who has always been a marginalized figure in society, is of course not welcomed in Hollywood.

And if an actor performs this kind of role publicly, it is difficult to say what unpredictable impact it will have on his acting career in the future.

Moreover, if you are an actor in front of the stage in Hollywood, you will be even more cautious about this kind of role. Of course, if the boss behind the scenes is Gay, then it's a different story.

For example, the famous David Geffen and his "Geffen Baby".

"But this isn't Gay's character, it's just a weird and slightly sissy pirate. Johnny Depp obviously refused to give up this rare opportunity, "And it's not Tracey, no one will refuse Sid Leon's invitation." ”

"Although that's what I said, but ......" Tracey Jacob wanted to refute, but Johnny Depp waved his hand, "Okay, I've decided, I'm definitely going to play this role!"

Hearing her client's decision so determined, Tracey Jacob couldn't refute it directly.

A few days after that, the Fire Lion contacted Tracey Jacob, saying that Sid was very satisfied with Johnny Depp's performance, and the Fire Lion was willing to discuss with her in detail about salary and other related issues.

This couldn't help but make Johnny Depp celebrate, and she was secretly relieved, although she was against Johnny Depp taking the role, she still didn't want Johnny Depp to not even have a chance to give it a try.

It's just that when she came to the fire lion again to negotiate a detailed and detailed contract, she was stunned by the first condition thrown out by the other party: "Five film salaries package? Are you kidding? Henry." ”

Tracey Jacob asked loudly as she slapped the table.

"Of course not, Tracey. Producer Henry said very calmly, "This is the basis of our cooperation between Fire Lion and Mr. Johnny Depp, and we are very sincere." ”

"Is it sincerity to pack the five parts?" asked Tracey Jacob.

"You can first take a detailed look at the remuneration conditions we give, and you can know that our Fire Lion is indeed very sincere. Henry is worthy of being the longest-time employee with Sid, but he has learned a little of his calmness.

Then Henry explained to Tracey Jacob, who opened the pay contract: "At present, Mr. Johnny Depp's salary is worth $4 million, and we are willing to give a base salary of $5 million per film, and then make a sharing contract with Mr. Johnny Depp that is linked to the box office results of the film." ”

Hearing Henry's words, Tracey Jacob's face looked slightly better.