Soon "The Lord of the Rings" notified William to sign the contract.

Finally, Peter. Jackson still chose to have Edward play "Legolas".

Edward "Legolas" in the guise of Peter. Jackson was impressed, and Peter. Jackson prefers older actors to play the role of "Aragorn".

And the salary on the contract is only 200,000 US dollars!

This is actually a really cheap price, but the salary of the actors in the crew is generally not high.

Even Kate, who has just made a name for herself in the film industry with "Elizabeth". Blanchett was only $2 million.

Most of the other leading actors are not well-known, and the corresponding is cheap.

This is the producer and director, that is, Peter. Jackson's choice.

Big-name actors, or exquisite productions?

Peter. Jackson is clearly very confident in the project, he has no intention of inviting any big stars, and he can conquer audiences with the story and the film itself.

It turns out that he is not wrong, and the total investment in the three films is less than 300 million.

This is quite a bargain for a fantasy special effects movie, especially for the results it has achieved.

"It's only 200,000 US dollars, and I have to shoot for at least 9 months, so I really treat you as a pure newcomer.

You said you, Edward, don't want 2 million, you have to ask for 200,000, are you stupid? William complained.

"That's it, William, Legolas is a good character, believe me, it's an unusual character. ”

"The salary can't be so small, and you agreed as soon as you came up, revealing all the hole cards, let me talk about it!"

In fact, that's quite high, if it weren't for the fact that Edward was still a star, Peter. Jackson won't even pay $200,000.

"It doesn't matter, the final income of this character will definitely exceed that of your "Pearl Harbor",

The salary, you're fighting for it,

It is estimated that the budget is limited, and if you don't look at it, it will be converted into a box office share, even if it is a few tenths of a percent. ”

"Okay, I'll check it out now." With that, William left.

It is still necessary to fight for its own interests, and after Edward handed over these transactional matters to William, he himself was obsessed with the "Lord of the Rings" script, which was a fascinating world.

Elves, dwarves, orcs, hobbits and Gandalf and Saruman are so large and rich, magnificent and colorful.

Of course, there are a large number of adaptations of the script compared to the original book, and from the perspective of a film practitioner, the adaptations are basically very successful, which is more suitable for the art form of film, where heroism is particularly prominent, and the conflict is dense and fascinating.

Although he had read the original book many times, he was still attracted by this script.

Before Edward could read a few pages, Britney, who was heavily armed, came again.

In the past few days, I have eaten Edward's food, especially Chinese food, and Britney Spears can't help but miss it.

"Boob, what are you doing? Why shoot this. Edward, who was stir-frying, pointed and happened to be filming Britney with a DV camera.

"Eddie! I want to take a picture of my happy moment as a souvenir. Britney said happily.

"Okay, the dish is ready, it's time to eat, you can put it down. And when the time comes, you must save these videos, and watch out for your crazy paparazzi. ”

"Eddie, the current paparazzi are so unscrupulous that I don't dare to go out.

I'm ready to buy a villa, Eddie, you can buy one too, and if you're short of money, I can lend it to you first. ”

Britney and Edward, sitting at the table, ate happily, talking as they ate.

"No, Bubu, I'm going to New Zealand in a few days, where I'm going to shoot for at least 9 months,

Besides, my parents seem to have left me some money, and I haven't gotten it yet, so I'll ask William another day. ”

"Eddie, I heard William say that you rejected the second male lead in "Pearl Harbor" and instead went to play a small role in "The Lord of the Rings",

Don't want $2 million, but $200,000, even though I don't act, but in Hollywood, I don't know what you think?" Britney wondered.

"Bubu, you wait and see, and when "The Lord of the Rings" is actually released, you will know." Edward said confidently.

Looking at Edward who is so instructive, Britney is obsessed, she just likes Edward who is so confident.

"Eddie, I just can't live without you, we finally stay together, if we shoot "Pearl Harbor", we can also go to Hawaii, just take a vacation; If you go to New Zealand, we're going to be separated again. ”

"Bubu, now we are still young, and when we officially work hard, we will have time in the future."

"Okay, you have to stay with me when the time comes." Britney said happily.

After a while, the two finished eating, and sat on the sofa watching TV.

Edward is not interested in TV shows now, and those classic American dramas have not yet been released, but Britney Spears has watched them with relish.

"Ding... Ding..."

Edward opened the door, and William walked in.

"Eddie, I've negotiated with the new line, don't get paid, just 1% of the box office..."

"Yes, that's great, William, thank you." Edward said happily.

Edward does have a reason to be happy, with "The Lord of the Rings" has 1 billion US dollars worldwide, and at a 1% box office share, the salary can be 10 million. This is just one of them.

“… The upper limit of the salary is 5 million US dollars, and I agreed without even thinking about it. William continued.

As soon as Edward heard this, his face hung down. William would never have imagined that the "Lord of the Rings Trilogy" would have generated nearly $3 billion at the global box office alone.

That's fate!

William didn't notice Edward's face at all, and when he saw Britney in the room, he greeted him happily.

"Hi Bubu, you're welcome to come and visit."

"Hello, William, I'm sorry for your trouble." Britney stood up and greeted William, then said to Edward, "Eddie, it's too late, I should go back." ”

"Do you need me to send you?"

"No, my driver is downstairs." With that, Britney said hello to William again, and then kissed Edward goodbye and left.

William looked at Britney Spears who was going downstairs and said to Edward.

"Eddie, Britney is such a big star, it is indeed rare to be so good to you. This is a good girl, you have to treat her well. ”

"Don't worry, William, you know, Boob and I have known each other since childhood, and we will definitely be together." Edward assured.

"Well, I know, I know, in New York, you have a good relationship with that Natalie...."

"Uh... That's..."Edward stuttered directly.

"Eddie, you have to be in good measure, especially since you are both in Hollywood, and both of them are now red and purple stars, and being exposed by the media will not do you any good... You think about putting ..."

With that, William patted Edward on the shoulder hard.