Hollywood starts with animation

Somewhere in France-Johnny Depp's home.

In 1998, when Depp was shooting the film "The Ninth Door" in France, he met the French actress and singer Vanessa Paradis, and began a relationship with him;

In 1999, daughter Lily Rose Depp was born;

Since then, for at least three to five months a year, John Nedup has stayed in France, not in the United States.

"Huh, didn't Mr. Deville come today?" asked his wife Vanessa.

(Deville Zron, male, Depp’s agent.)

Depp, who was sitting on the sofa in the living room and reading the newspaper, nodded gently: "I'm not here now. I don't know if I can come later. Anyway, if you want to have lunch, do more.

Wife Vanessa nodded and entered the kitchen.

Say Cao Cao arrived~

People, just talk casually.

Less than half an hour later, the agent Deville Zron arrived.

"Depp, I have good news for you." Agent Deville said

Hearing that, Depp put down the newspaper in his hand and poured a cup of coffee for Deville himself: "This is your favorite coffee, no sugar or milk."

The agent Deville took out a stack of contracts from the briefcase he was carrying, and said with a smile: "Although Wald Pictures did not fully accept our offer, the latest contract has greatly increased your remuneration. , They are sincere."

At the moment, Depp took the contract and looked at it.

[Film "Pirates of the Caribbean" contract.

Actor Captain Jack: Played by Johnny Depp;

Contract method: package trilogy (not a single movie);

"Pirates of the Caribbean 1" film pay: 9 million US dollars;

"Pirates of the Caribbean 2" film pay: 13 million US dollars;

"Pirates of the Caribbean 3" film remuneration: $16 million;

In addition, the contract also marked high liquidated damages and as many as 20 detailed requirements...

1. Hotel check-in and shuttle bus during the shooting period;

2. Obey the shooting requirements of the director team and the production team, and cannot be absent without reason;

3. If you are absent from shooting under unreasonable circumstances, you need to bear the corresponding losses of the crew;

...

"What does Wald Pictures mean?"

"The salary has increased a lot, but there are too many requirements for details."

"Absent to film without reason?"

"Do they think I am such a person?!"

Depp only scanned about a few pages of the contract with more than a dozen pages, and then threw the contract aside, looking slightly upset.

The agent Deville looked embarrassed.

Why are there so many requests?

It's really because of Depp's stinky problems...

He loves to drink very much, and it can even be said to have reached the level of alcoholism!

Too much alcohol and absent from the film crew the next day is definitely not one or two times for Depp.

In the original time and space, when Depp was filming "Pirates of the Caribbean 1", he repeatedly absent from filming without reason.Many directors and producers personally went to the hotel to pull him off the set.

The original filming cycle of the movie "Pirates of the Caribbean 1" was 16 weeks, but due to Depp's multiple absences, the filming cycle was forced to 19 weeks.

It took 3 weeks!

The producer paid an extra up to 4 million USD for this!

The ancients said: Prevent micro-duty.

As for Zhuke and Wald Pictures, they don't want to spend extra money. Naturally, they have to strictly restrict him in some aspects, even if Depp and Zhuke have a good personal relationship!

"Deville, does the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie have to sign a trilogy contract?" Depp said coldly.

"Ok!"

The agent Deville said emphatically: "Wald will not give up on this point. However, I also suggest that you sign it. After all, the production cost of "Pirates of the Caribbean 1" is as high as 140 million US dollars. It is definitely Wald. A key project of German Pictures."

"You can't miss the script written by Mr. Zucker Wald himself."

The voice fell.

Depp moved slightly.

Although he has a tempered temper and often conflicts with the production company in the eyes of many people, he knows Zhu Ke's energy.

Zhuke, the gold medal screenwriter!

"Well, I can sign a trilogy contract, but you can talk about the salary." Depp compromised.

"Hahaha, no problem."

The agent Deville was immediately happy and laughed: "The first film is paid 9 million US dollars. I am absolutely unreasonable. What do you think of the 10 million US dollars?"

Depp also laughed.

...

at dusk.

Suddenly a guest came to Depp's house in France.

"Hi, Tim, why do you come without saying hello?!"

Depp became happy when he saw the person who appeared suddenly.

—Tim Bolton!

That's right, the person who came was impressively the Hollywood director Tim Bolton, who was also a teacher and friend of Depp.

"Batman", "Batman Returns", "Edward Scissorhands", "Guillotine Valley", "Battle of the Apes", "Alice in Wonderland"...

Including the famous animated film "Zombie Bride", which is directed by Tim Bolton.

Among them, John Needup is really well known to North American audiences because he starred in the film "Edward Scissorhands" directed by Tim Bolton.

The two have a good relationship and are both teachers and friends.

"Tim, everyone says I have a bad temper. Only you, Tim Bolton, can take care of me. I think it makes sense." Depp gave a warm hug.

Hearing this, Tim Bolton shook his head and smiled: "You, you, it's time to stop your temper."

When shooting the movie "Pirates of the Caribbean", Depp was absent from filming many times, but when he appeared in the film "Alice in Wonderland", he never missed the filming.

This is Tim Burton's influence!

Depp really respects him!

"You came here this time...?"

Depp asked curiously.

Tim Bolton took out a bunch of contracts with a smile, and said, "I want to invite you to play the leading role in the movie "Battle of the Apes"?"

Depp: "..."

.......

That night, it was 9 pm French time.

Zhuke, who was in Los Angeles, was having afternoon tea at the moment when he suddenly received a call from Depp from France.

(In terms of time difference, France is 6 hours faster than the United States.)

"what?!"

"You promised to appear in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie. This is really great news. For the good news you brought to me, I think I will definitely drink two more glasses for this afternoon tea."

Hearing this news, Zhu Ke was naturally very happy.

Captain Jack, the soul character of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie, is definitely Depp.No way, the charm he added to Captain Jack is a classic in movie history.

but!

The bad news is here!

"Zuke, I can participate in "Pirates of the Caribbean", but I can't join the group right away. I need to participate in the Tim-directed film "Battle of the Apes" first." John Needup's voice came over the phone.

Hearing the news, Zhu Ke was slightly taken aback.

In the impression of the traveler Zhu Ke, "Battle of the Apes" is a very classic movie, which should have been released as early as July 2001.

But now it hasn't been filmed yet?!

"Is this the butterfly effect that I brought?" Zhu Ke secretly asked in his heart.

In the end, Zhuke agreed to Depp's vision.

-Postpone the shooting of the movie "Pirates of the Caribbean", wait for Depp's schedule!

"This is him. Otherwise, I will change to another movie. I will definitely change the actors as soon as possible. The captain Jack in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie is changed to someone else. What is the final result?"

The production company is waiting for a certain actor's schedule...

Not to mention it is very common, but it is also not a minority.

In the original time and space, Warner and director Christopher Nolan, after the project of the film "Inception", in order to wait for the little plum, didn't they just wait for more than half a year!

There are many, many things like this.

The phone hangs up.

Zhuke called Kevin Fitch: "The contract can be signed, but the filming of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie will be postponed. It is estimated that it will not start until February 2002 at the earliest."

"" The first update is sent.