Chapter 138： 3 steps

The office door was knocked, Ronan said please come in, and Eva at the front desk pushed in and said, "Mr. Anderson, Director Paul Greengrass is here, and he wants to see you."

Ronan only gave the original and the first third of the script to Paul Greengrass yesterday and asked: "He came alone? Or with his agent?"

The strategy he has to use here is completely different from that of bringing an agent.

Eva replied, "I came by myself."

Ronan had a count in his mind, thought for a while, and said, "Please come in, Director Greengrass."

Compared to the agent, Paul Greengrass is undoubtedly easier to persuade, can reach an agreement with Paul Greengrass, and then negotiate with Dean later, it will be much easier.

Paul Greengrass entered the office with a briefcase, sat down and greeted with a smile: "Good morning, Mr. Anderson."

"Good morning, Director Greengrass." Ronan observed to himself that Paul Greengrass was tired, his eye bags were dark, and his long hair was scattered, which made people feel excited, as if he didn't fall asleep because of excitement. He quickly made a judgment and tentatively asked: "Will you not sleep last night?"

Paul Greengrass is a relatively pure director. He didn't think much about it. He opened his briefcase, took out the original and thin script of "Bourne's Identity", and said: "I went back yesterday and have been studying the original and the original, Jason -Bourne’s role is much better than the previous agent’s setting."

He made no secret of his thoughts: "Mr. Anderson, this script and character are very suitable for my style, can you give me this project to direct?"

Ronan didn't answer, he seemed to hesitate.

"I know, the last "Ace Agent" failed." Paul Greengrass could not escape this question: "Now the North American box office is almost nine million dollars? This shows that many people can accept my film style, and Jason Byrne is an orthodox American character..."

Ronan was not eager to express his position, instead he said: "Director Greengrass, have you notified Dean? According to industry rules, I cannot talk to you about work without an agent."

This kind of nonsense is of course to make Paul Greengrass feel that he has not made a decision yet.

Paul Greengrass studied the script for a night and made various assumptions. Even some of the pictures were initially constructed in his head. He didn't take the agent to heart at all, and said directly: "Dean is not a problem."

After the failure of "Ace Agent", he understood one thing, his unique movie style needs a suitable carrier.

"Ace Agent" is inherently flawed, but "Bourne's Identity" is very suitable.

If you don’t return to this world film center to prove yourself again, is it going to live in the UK for a lifetime?

The more active Paul Greengrass is, the less anxious Ronan is.

"I just started the selection of directors for this project, and many directors have contacted me." Ronan said unhurriedly, "Some people have already got the original work and some scripts from me."

Paul Greengrass remembered the man yesterday, and said: "Mr. Anderson, we had a collaboration once, you know me, and I know you. We have almost the same philosophy, and we all want to create an extraordinary Agent movies, you have seen the action scenes I shot, which are more suitable for civilian agents like Byrne."

Ronan put his hands on the desk, as if thinking about what Paul Greengrass said.

"Quick editing and handheld photography?" Ronan nodded slightly: "I like this style..."

Paul Greengrass did not want to return to the UK, saying: "This style complements the tone set by the original author and the screenwriter. The protagonist Jason Byrne is an agent who is constantly searching for his true identity and avoiding assassinations by the CIA. The insecurity caused by this amnesia, and the anxiety carried by the unknown identity, cannot be presented in Spielberg’s close-to-classical narrative lens, nor can it be created in Quentin’s jokes and images. It is more suitable. The documentary style that handheld photography can bring!"

Ronan tapped his fingers, combined with Paul Greengrass' words, recalling the movies, the original works, and the scripts in his memory.

I have to say that what Paul Greengras said is very consistent with the movie in memory.

Perhaps, Paul Greengrass, a director who was born as a journalist, was born for the "Bourne Bourne" series.

Paul Greengrass saw Ronan not expressing his opinion, and said: "I thought a lot after reading the original book and script yesterday. I also had ideas for future shooting and movies."

He glanced at Ronan and continued: "The shaking chasing action, incomplete scene composition, and fast and sharp editing techniques can cover every area where Jason Bourne resides like an impermeable sky. , If there is anything that can make this closed story structure and the free description of characters more accurate, you can only find it in handheld shaking photography and fragmented editing!"

Speaking of this, Paul Greengrass has greatly increased his confidence: "So, it is not this project that seeks this way, but that "Bourne Identity" needs this kind of image!"

The hesitation on Ronan's face gradually disappeared, as if he had been moved by Paul Greengrass.

"Times have changed." Ronan said slowly: "What you said makes sense. The secret agent films are not just the beauties of the Xiangche, the bomb speed. Sometimes the mental stimulation brought by extraordinary people walking off the altar is often more than lingering. The boringness of the altar is much more impressive."

These words speak the essence! Paul Greengrass nodded quickly: "Yes! I mean that too!"

Ronan smiled: "Frankly speaking, I have met several directors during this period, many of them are famous directors, but I always feel that they are missing something, especially when it comes to secret agent movies. These directors always like to go to James- Bond and Ethan Hunter lean over."

He sighed: "Actually, I have always known what this project needs the most. Director Greengrass, your style is very unique, and I will never forget it."

Hearing this, Paul Greengrass breathed a sigh of relief.

Ronan seemed to have finally made a decision: "I personally would like to cooperate with you, but there are some things that need to be said before."

I flew to Los Angeles from the UK, and spent another night studying the script. Paul Greengrass felt that there was nothing unacceptable. Ronan Anderson could not rule him out, right? It's not him that suffers.

"Just say it," Paul Greengrass said.

Ronan said calmly: "The first thing is your salary. Director Greengrass, you should know that Hollywood has a perfect system for evaluating directors and actors."

Paul Greengrass nodded: "I know."

"Shahai Entertainment also has regulations in this area, and I can't violate company regulations." Ronan said: "So, your salary will not be higher than that of "Ace Agent"... Well, I can guarantee a salary of 500,000 US dollars. No matter how high it is. , I cannot explain to the whole company."

Paul Greengrass wants the director's position and the opportunity to prove it. The salary is the second consideration, and maintaining the salary level of "Ace Agent" is basically in line with his current status.

"Yes." Paul Greengrass responded directly.

Ronan picked up the original work of "Bourne's Identity" and asked: "You have read the original work. You should know that this is a trilogy series, right?"

There is a relevant note on the back cover of the book. Paul Greengrass saw it yesterday: "Bourne's Hegemony and Bourne's Announcement. I haven't read it yet."

Ronan put down the book and said, "The copyrights of these two films are in my hands. Once the first one succeeds, the next two films must be adapted. This will be a complete trilogy series. In order to guarantee the trilogy For the continuity and consistency of the style and content, I need a stable director."

He knew that he could not keep suppressing it, and said: "Paul, your personal style is too strong and unique, and others can't imitate it at all. If "The Identity of Byrne" succeeds and the director changes later, the future of this series will be worrying."

Paul Greengrass, of course, understood the meaning of the words, he hesitated for a while.

Ronan didn't seem to see the hesitation on his face, and said to himself: "I can guarantee that you have the permission to film and produce "Ace Agent". I heard that you worked very well with George Clint last time. , Shahai can ask George to be the production manager."

The cooperation of the producer with the highest authority on the crew and the production manager responsible for handling daily affairs is crucial to the director's work. Paul Greengrass naturally understands this, from the emotional and sensibility , He is also willing to cooperate with moderate producers like Ronan.

But the trilogy...

Ronan did so much to get Paul Greengrass to sign the trilogy contract at one time, otherwise the subsequent one-piece remuneration negotiations would be very troublesome.

"The budget for the first part is 50 million U.S. dollars, and 500,000 U.S. dollars in salary occupies one percent of the budget." Ronan throws out a killer tip: "The next two sequels each have a budget of no less than 50 million U.S. dollars. If there is a second part, your director’s remuneration will be 3% of the budget, and the third part will be 6% of the budget."

Without such a contract, and if the film can achieve the success of the previous life, by the time of the second part, Paul Greengrass asked for 5 million US dollars plus a certain post-partition is very reasonable, and the third film received more than 20 million US dollars in total remuneration. problem.

Although this kind of contract can be modified to some extent, as long as the trilogy director contract is signed, the initiative will be held by Shahai Entertainment.

The pay for the second film was tripled, and the third was six times. Paul Greengrass thought for a while, and finally said: "Mr. Anderson, I am willing to cooperate with Shahai for the trilogy!"

Ronan stood up and smiled and shook hands with him: "Let Dean come and talk to me about the specific contract. But you have to communicate with him in advance."

Paul Greengrass nodded: "No problem."