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Chapter 470 Money

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At the same time as the 20th Century Fox was launched, Murphy's new project was officially named "Wolf of Wall Street". Although Jordan Belfort himself caused some trouble, Stanton Studio holds the copyright of the autobiography, and the terms are clear and unambiguous. Just like Winston Grum's "Forrest Gump" back then, Jordan Belfort could not shake the film.

After the project was established, Twentieth Century Fox, Stanton Studio and Meghan Ellison's foundation held a tripartite talk, formally determining that the cost of film production was US$100 million, of which Twentieth Century Fox accounted for 60% of the investment, Stanton Studio accounted for 25% with adaptation rights and partial investment, and Meghan Ellison's foundation was 15%.

Compared with investment, Murphy focused his profits on the director's treatment. His basic salary is $15 million, enjoying 20% ​​of the global box office of the film, and 20% of the revenue from DVD and online paid on-demand broadcasts.

At the same time, Robert Downey Jr. and Jonah Hill also accepted Murphy's invitation and will play two most important roles, Jordan Belfort and Doni Azov respectively.

The three of them alone paid as much as $35 million, accounting for more than one-third of the production cost. Coupled with the expenses of Murphy's entire production team, the salary of crew members will inevitably reach nearly half of the total production cost.

This also means that the crew cannot offer high pay for other actors, thus lacking the possibility of attracting big-name actors to join.

Of course, some people came to Murphy Stanton, for example, Christopher Walz played the guest role of Jordan Belfort's lead on Wall Street for a symbolic $10,000 salary.

There is also Margot Robbie, who recommended himself to Murphy to play Jordan Belfort's second wife Naomi.

"I heard from David, you want to be a part of the audition for this role?"

In Stanton's studio office, Murphy looked at his girlfriend's best friend sitting opposite him and said, "Maggie, I want to explain some things to you in advance."

No matter what, he has known Margot Robbie for many years, and the other party is David Robbie's sister and Gal Gadot's friend. Even Murphy will consider these relationships as appropriate, not to mention that Margot Robbie's conditions are not bad.

"Murphy, I've seen some character scripts from the agency." Margot Robbie flirted with his blonde hair, "I think I'm still very suitable to play a beautiful and sexy model."

After saying that, she started laughing first.

Margot Robbie knows what her strengths are. She will definitely be the first candidate under the audition with the same conditions.

"You are very confident." Murphy teased, and Margot Robin said, "What I learned the most from Gale is confidence."

When she thought of Gal Gadot, she smiled even happier.

Murphy shook his head, and stopped talking about these irrelevant things, gradually turning to the topic, "Maggie, there are some things, I hope you have enough knowledge before the audition."

"Yeah!" Margot Robbie nodded.

"The pay for this character is only 500,000 US dollars." Murphy said directly without going around the circle, "No matter who wants to get this role, the pay for a $500,000 US dollar will only be low or not high."

If the actors who are enabled have no fame, the pay will naturally be lower, or even reduced to tens of thousands of dollars.

There were not many choices for Margot Robbie to play this role, but Margot Robbie is different now. Sans and Sosanna in the previous film both gave her a certain reputation. With her current value, the salary of 500,000 US dollars is indeed much lower.

"Money pay..." Margot Robbie hesitated for a moment, and said, "I can accept the Money pay, I will tell the agent."

She then changed into a serious expression, "Who made this your movie!"

"I haven't finished it yet." Murphy continued to say other requirements, "This character will have a lot of drug use and... all naked scenes, so you'd better be mentally prepared."

Margot Robbie opened her mouth, "Uh..."

In the "Song of Ice and Fire: Game of Thrones", which is so large, she played Sansa Stark without missing any point.

Therefore, Margot Robbie was still a little worried.

Murphy had no time to consider her here, and said directly, "Let me do this, I'll leave you a place to audition. If you want to participate, call Bill."

This is already a great preferential treatment.

"Yeah." Margot Robbie nodded slightly, stood up and said, "Then I'll leave first. Goodbye, Murphy."

Murphy asked his secretary to send Margot Robbie out of Stanton Studio.

He called Twentieth Century Fox to communicate about the funds in place, and Murphy also left Stanton Studio. He joined stylist Jack Watson and art director Helena Espora to go to several famous brand companies to seek some help and support.

Since Jordan Belford lived a life of luxury at that time, he could be said to be a top luxury item. In addition, it has been a while since it has been, and it is not easy to find related props on the market.

Murphy's idea was to borrow the original samples from some brand companies. If not, they hoped that they could provide information such as costume design patterns so that the crew could make it themselves, and ensure that all relevant props were destroyed after the filming of the movie was completed.

This can also be considered as advertising for these brands, and there is no advertising fee.

If it were Murphy five years ago, no one would have paid attention to it, but now he has almost no effort to deal with the companies where most of the brands are located.

It is no exaggeration to say that these are one of the foundations of filming, because if Murphy wants to restore Jordan Belford's extravagant life, it is impossible to just bring some bargains to use in filming of filming.

Murphy has also made an explanation to Robert Downey Jr. and Jonah Hill in advance, and their roles also have many large-scale scenes. For the next awards season, it is best for the two guys to take part in person.

The film's top scenes may cause some trouble, but they are an indispensable part of Murphy's plan.

Money, betrayal and sex are always intertwined. Sex needs money as the foundation and ends with betrayal. Money and betrayal are even better brothers.

Murphy never thought of deleting the large-scale plot in the autobiography, but instead tried his best to restore it. Even if it could not appear in the theater's release version, it could be added to the subsequent director's editing version.

Women shaved their heads, men slandered themselves, and crazy pyramid schemes, as well as the unbearable scene of drugs in the office and having sex everywhere after making money. These are the key points.

This industry is very meaningful. Since it does not provide specific labor products, you must burn your own desires and let the fire of your desires ignite customers in order to let them enter the trap.

In fact, Murphy’s planned "Wolf of Wall Street" will be full of drug use, ****, group, and even ***.

In fact, after all, what Murphy wants to shoot is an interesting film that can attract audiences.

Indeed, Jordan Belfort is not a good person, and is even ten times worse than Murphy and Stanton's party members, but one thing cannot be denied that Jordan Belfort's life has made many people yearn for it!

Not to mention anything else, Jordan Belfort's situation is something that many people dream of, and it seems easy to realize it, which is even more desirable.

There are many examples of getting rich like this, but the personal charm of Jordan Belfort that the actor can show is what makes him unique. Although his difference is not the righteous spirit or unique talent, his difference is a charming evil. He buried his life in sex, drugs, alcohol and deception. He is by no means the pillar of this society, but he lives in unquestionably "wonderful".

He opens the party at home, on a yacht, and even in the office. He is always in a carnival. Apart from the infectious speech, he will go crazy for a small pill. He may not be a role model for anyone. He can only provide a different kind of life that is longing for, and there is no room for learning or copying.

To a certain extent, Joan Belfort is a lunatic and even has mental problems.

At the beginning, Murphy considered that it was quite appropriate to rename the film "Wall Street Mentality".

Superficial charm, exaggerated expression, constant pursuit of substance and drug stimulation, habitual lying, strong desire for control, never feel ashamed of one's behavior, irresponsible, indifferent, lack of self-control, sexual, abusive,...

These are all what the film will show, so Murphy set the script outline at the beginning and determined the emotional tone of the film.

Any film will have its own emotions, which is common sense in filmmaking, such as the heavy and tragic Body of Steel and the ridiculous and ridiculousness of "The Lost Lover"...

But in this film, Murphy does not intend to show any real or normal emotions. All similarities that are called friendship, love, and family affection in the film exist, but are all false under money and desire.

What keeps Jordan Belfort's empire is the worship of all members for a common idol: money.

Murphy's idea is very simple. The employees under Jordan Belfort who always feel like they are injected with chicken blood actually worship not Jordan Belfort himself, but the lifestyle he represents that money can buy. In the final analysis, what they worship is money.

Just like in the past, Murphy's energy was placed on reviewing scripts and other preparations. Work such as the actor's first audition and the drawing of a preliminary list of locations is still handed over to the heads of various departments for handling.
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