"Rick, we all know that Hugo doesn't care about pay, so you have to tell me Hugo's bottom line, otherwise I won't be able to get started." Catherine had already guessed in her heart that Hugo had decided to play the role of "The Sixth Sense", but she did not show any difference on the surface, but showed her sincerity on the matter.

But Rick smiled kindly, "Kate, what I need is for you to show enough sincerity." ”

Rick is talking about "you", not "you" on behalf of Bowei. This sentence is very subtle and profound, and it is obvious that Catherine must also take care of it.

Catherine began to use her brains, and now the facts are clear. Not surprisingly, Robert Iger and David Vogel's ploy has worked, and it can be said that their goal has been achieved, but DreamWorks and Endeavour Elite Agency are not resting on their laurels, which is why she is here for the talks today, and now is the time for her to show her worth.

Thinking about it carefully, it is not difficult for Catherine to find that Robert's previous foreshadowing has not left Hugo much room for choice. Everything has fallen into place at tonight's meeting, and it can be said that her appearance is also in Robert's calculations. Therefore, Catherine naturally has an abacus of her own in mind.

"Thirteen percent of the box office dividends, and then the producer's power is distributed according to 'perfection' and 'L.A. confidential', giving Hugo absolute freedom." Catherine said it succinctly, but when she said it, Rick didn't answer, but only looked at her with a smile on his face.

Catherine didn't mind, just looked at Rick calmly, as if she had given the best conditions. The two of them looked at each other silently with their eyes open, and after a while, Rick smiled, "Kate, I don't think Nate is qualified to fight Hugo, and you and Frank won't embarrass Hugo, so the power of the producer is not a fringe benefit." ”

Although Hugo has only served as the producer of two works, there are definitely only a handful of directors and producers who dare to challenge Hugo's authority in Hollywood, even if it is a director of the level of James Cameron and Steven Spielberg, they are bound to need to be considered when working with Hugo - which is why James is reluctant to cooperate with Hugo on the "Titanic".

In the crew of "The Sixth Sense", no one can challenge Hugo's position at all. Therefore, regardless of whether Bowei Film Company appoints Hugo as the producer or not, then his power is definitely the greatest in the entire crew, and no one can shake it. Even Catherine in front of her.

However, Catherine didn't show her timidity, she just smiled indifferently, "Rick, the default rule is not counted if it is not written into the contract, I think you and I understand it." ”

Rick only raised an eyebrow, noncommittal, Catherine's answer was indeed true, but it was also a quibble. He leaned forward slightly, as if he wanted to see the clues in Catherine's pupils, "Kate, does she want to continue the tug-of-war with me?" ”

Rick will never show his cards, and in this negotiation, Robert Iger has the upper hand and has almost all the advantages. But Rick's greatest strength is this: the target they seek is Hugo, a seller's market, and a unique seller's market. Just one advantage is enough for Rick to take the initiative.

Catherine naturally knew what Rick's words meant, and she also exhaled softly in her heart, "Fifteen percent of the box office dividends." ”

From 12 percent to 13 percent, and then to 15 percent, based on a box office of $100 million, one percentage point is one million.

For Hugo, this does not seem to be a good deal, 15% of the box office dividend is only 15 million US dollars, if the box office is less than 100 million US dollars, then the salary is even less, and now Hugo is the first person in the 20 million club in the United States, which is an unequal exchange. Unless the box office exceeds $150 million, this will make Hugo's salary reach the "20 million club" level.

But for the current Hollywood, Hugo's box office capacity of $150 million is just a guaranteed level, and 200 million can be impacted. Then the box office dividend will be far more than $20 million, just look at the box office dividend of "Los Angeles Confidential" -- the $52 million salary is almost a benchmark that cannot be surpassed in the entire film history.

Even though "The Sixth Sense" is a horror movie, and there are very few works that can grossing more than $100 million, Hollywood now has a blind confidence in Hugo's box office appeal, so when negotiating, Catherine's percentage is almost increasing little by little - for them, a percentage of Hugo's box office dividend is almost two million or three million dollars.

After hearing this answer, Rick thought about it carefully, in fact, the box office dividend in his heart is twenty percent, because Hugo got this data in "Los Angeles Confidential", but the project of "The Sixth Sense of the Supernatural" is different, in addition to Hugo's personal interests, they also need to consider the overall interests.

For example, Bowell Films helped DreamWorks develop its distribution division; For example, the profit sharing of "The Sixth Sense" in the videotape market, for example, Disney's strong peripheral distribution capabilities...... As such, these interests are not directly related to Hugo, but they are closely related at the corporate level.

Rick thought about it seriously, didn't nod or shake his head, but lowered his voice and said, "Did Steven tell you about the distribution department?" ”

Catherine's brow furrowed slightly, and then the two exchanged words in a low voice. In fact, this is the part that Robert really missed, and it is also the real reason why Catherine is here today.

On the other hand, the conversation between Knight and Hugo is getting better, and Knight finds more and more that Hugo's understanding of the script and the understanding of the role is not inferior to him, and even many of Hugo's views have inspired him, which has opened Knight's eyes. Knight originally thought that he already knew Hugo very well, but the real face-to-face conversation made him realize that it was not for nothing that the man in front of him could create so many miracles.

"Hugo, I mean seriously, you have to star in this work, I can't wait to start working on the set now, there are countless images welling up in my mind!" Knight was not so nervous at this time, but his eyes were full of excitement, which made people suspect that he wanted to stand up directly and find a camera, and the scene began to act.

Hugo turned his head to look at Rick, and the smile on the corner of his mouth outlined, "Yes, I will appear in this work." During the meal just now, Hugo had already received a hint from Rick that the negotiations were going well, so Hugo did not hesitate to give an affirmative answer at this time.

Knight didn't react, "But ......" Then his voice was stuck in his throat, his eyes widened, "You mean ......" The puzzled tone really made people laugh, Hugo chuckled and nodded in affirmation again, and then Knight's whole face bloomed with a smile, if he hadn't realized that this was a public place, he would have stood up and screamed, but even so, he still clenched his fists tightly, his muscles tightened, and he tried his best to vent his inner excitement.

Even Catherine and Rick, who were sitting next to her, sensed Knight's excitement and cast a puzzled look, but then they understood what was going on and couldn't help but smile.

Knight, however, didn't notice anything unusual about the others, and said excitedly, "So, is it really going to happen?" It was at this moment that Knight made Hugo clearly realize that he was three years younger than himself.

"Actually, after I read the script, I already decided to take the script." Hugo smiled at Knight and said, "I'm a little surprised, it's not easy for a picky person like me. ”

Nate was not amused by this sentence, but became a little shy, as if he was a little uncomfortable with Hugo's praise, but he quickly reacted, "So, does this mean that the actor I want will be in place soon?" ”

Hugo didn't seem to understand the meaning of this sentence, and cast a puzzled look, Catherine, who was sitting next to her, heard this sentence and interjected, "If Hugo is willing to join, you can have any actor you want." ”

Knight shook his head unexpectedly, "I don't want every actor, and in the process of writing the script, I have an idea for each actor. This made the other three people stunned, and Catherine and Rick, who were talking, stopped what they were doing and turned their heads to look.

Catherine and Rick even took over the work of the producer because of Knight's "overstepping", especially when Hugo was sure to join, Knight's request was undoubtedly very tricky. Catherine was even more flustered, she obviously didn't expect such a situation.

Hugo, on the other hand, is out of curiosity, and Knight's way of writing scripts is not uncommon in Hollywood, there are pros and cons, the advantage is that the director has a clear and accurate understanding of the script, and the shooting will be very smooth; But the disadvantage is that the director has already given the character a frame, which is very detrimental to the actor's performance, especially during the filming process, the director's framework will limit the actor's performance.

Knight didn't notice anything unusual about the three of them, and continued, "I already have ideas about the characters of Vincent, Lynn, and Anna," Vincent was Malcolm's last patient, and he was not able to save Vincent; Lynn is Cole's mother and one of the film's three main characters; Anna is Malcolm's wife, and she has a lot of scenes in the movie.

At this time, Knight directly took all the work of the casting director into his arms, and even interfered with the power of the producer. Catherine's jaw line stiffened.