Chapter 988

"Of course, two checks for 20 million." Joseph shrugged and said it as a matter of course, but after speaking, he couldn't help asking doubtfully, "What, is there something wrong? You don't believe it?"

"No...no, no." Hugo dragged his end, of course he believed it, because he had witnessed the 20 million era of Hollywood with his own eyes.

After entering the 21st century, when the remuneration has risen to 20 million, it seems to have entered a bottleneck, because the cost of the film cannot be spent on the actors, the mainstream is still 20 million as the top standard, and the actor's remuneration cannot rise endlessly. Instead, the proportion of actors' dividends is gradually increasing. Perhaps their basic salary is still 20 million yuan, but a 15% box office dividend can allow them to get 60 million or 70 million yuan in total.

Actors use this method to improve their status in Hollywood, and gradually change the status quo that actors have always been at the bottom of the Hollywood power pyramid.

For example, Johnny Depp was paid $56 million for the filming of "Pirates of the Caribbean 4". This figure is really shocking, but many reports have not made it clear. In fact, this salary does not include dividends. . After Johnny signed the contract and received the pay, he could not share the box office of the movie. In other words, Disney is equivalent to signing Johnny's film contract with a salary of 20 million plus an advance dividend of 36 million, and then pinning his hopes on the box office results obtained after the release of "Pirates of the Caribbean 4". Winning big, they get more out of dividends.

So Hugo was not surprised at all about the 20 million salary, he was completely used to it. However, Hugo still sighed a little when he learned that he could also get this salary.

Hugo looked at Joseph with a smile on his face, "Don't you think it's very interesting? Now a house in Malibu is more than ten million dollars, and a house in Beverly Hills is about twenty million dollars— - Certainly not the best location, this may be money that many people can't come up with in their entire lives, but for actors, it's a matter of one movie. Of course, I know that taxes should be deducted, maybe two movies are needed ."

Joseph also knew that after entering the 1990s, the issue of whether actors' remuneration was too high has been discussed, not only by the production company, but also by ordinary people. It's just that the actor's remuneration seems to be still within the acceptable range before. Once the threshold of 20 million is exceeded, no one knows where the actor's remuneration will eventually be capped.

"Why don't you see it as an exchange of interests? The production company hopes to exchange 20 million for 100 million, 200 million, or even more interests. This is a reasonable investment." Joseph said with a smile.

Hugo shrugged, "Of course I know that the wolves of Wall Street never do business at a loss." After Hollywood entered the era of big capital, it was actually an industry owned by Wall Street, "But, I still think this pay is too incredible. You don't Remember? We lived in such a bad environment after the Raspberry Awards, but now I can be a billionaire in no time at all by making one movie."

Hugo still felt a little unrealistic.

For more than ten years before that, he had been rolling on the baseline of life. The domestic welfare system was not as perfect as that of the West. The unemployed and homeless people in some Western countries were completely dependent on the state for their livelihood. They did not need to work and would not starve to death, but in It's impossible in China. People like Hugo and the others who seek to survive in the underground rock circle, even if they take the initiative to send them to their homes to work, are not necessarily required by anyone. Food and clothing are the most basic requirements.

Now, all of a sudden, Hugo can be a multi-millionaire with just one movie -- and it's in dollars, and it's just... so easy it's unbelievable.

Joseph was amused by Hugo's words. Every actor would like to be paid a little more and a little more, but Hugo would have this strange idea. However, this is what makes Hugo different. Imagine giving up two works that cost 20 million US dollars and starring in a work that costs only 2.5 million. Such a shocking choice is really Not acceptable to ordinary people. Perhaps, this is one of the important reasons for Hugo's success: because he has a clear mind.

"So, what do you mean, you want to move? To Beverly Hills?" Joseph said with a smile. In fact, Hugo can move after "Sleepless in Seattle". He has absolute certainty. Ability, but Hugo has never moved, and still lives with Alex and Charlize, which is incredible, so that for a long time the paparazzi can't find where Hugo's home is - no They didn't find it, but after they followed Hugo home, thinking that it was just a cover-up, Hugo quietly left from the other passage.

Hugo pursed his lips. He didn't care much about moving. On the one hand, because he worked outside all the year round, the so-called home was actually a place to sleep. He felt comfortable there, and there was no need to change; On the one hand, it is because Hugo has never felt the real feeling of becoming a rich man. He cannot drive, so he will not buy luxury cars; he refuses to smoke. Poison, so he doesn't need to splurge; he doesn't have many friends, so he's not keen on partying, and naturally, the appeal of the mansion is not as strong. Of course, living with Alex and Charlize is so relaxing and enjoyable, that's one of the reasons.

However, now might be a good time to move.

The careers of Hugo, Charlize, and Alex have all started. In fact, it is the slowest Charlize. Presumably, it will not be silent for too long. Sooner or later, they will all need to move - especially the rise of Charlize. After that, she lived with Alex and Hugo, and the hidden danger of the paparazzi would explode at any time.

Also, Hugo has a date, Charlize has a date, and if Hugo guessed correctly, Alex seems to have a date too - though only met twice, and if all goes well, then Bringing a partner home is always inconvenient.

Furthermore, Hugo still wants to be friends with Charlize, maybe they are not suitable to continue living under the same roof.

So... "Maybe, maybe I'll think about it." Hugo said hesitantly, because he was not sure, he was used to living together, and suddenly he had to move out by himself. Hugo would be very unaccustomed to it. Before the time-travel, Hugo and the band members lived in the big dormitory; after the time-travel, it was Joseph, then Alex and Charlize. For more than ten years, Hugo has long been used to having roommates.

Even so, Joseph looked at Hugo in surprise. Prior to this, their group of friends had asked Hugo about the idea of ​​moving house at least five times, but Hugo had directly rejected it. This was the first time Hugo had shown a positive attitude - although there were still some hesitate.

Hugo thought for a moment, "But, it's not Beverly Hills, um... Maybe Malibu, that would be a good place." Although Beverly Hills is full of stars and luxurious, it also has too many paparazzi. Well, Hugo doesn't like life surrounded by paparazzi. Malibu isn't fully developed yet, it's just a prototype. It's obviously a good idea to live there, and it's not far from downtown Los Angeles.

Joseph was even more surprised. It could be seen that Hugo was really thinking about it. "It seems that after you earn your money, you will finally be able to use it." The only expense for Hugo's current earnings is to collect vinyl. Records, of course, Hugo's daily life has always been generous and he enjoys it very much. "Did you keep all your money in the bank?"

"I gave Adam a lot of money before, you know, I heard from old Jack before that he actually wanted to buy a ranch, and he likes cowboy stuff." Otherwise Adam wouldn't have stayed in Lanches for the rest of his life. In addition to tobacco and alcohol, cowboys and football are his only pleasures. "But he never bought it. I don't know if he didn't like it, or he was saving me money."

Hugo persuaded Adam several times. He was not short of money now, and asked Adam to do some things he wanted to do, but Adam told him not to meddle in his own business, which made Hugo quite helpless. On the contrary, Hugo gave Adam a set of NFL Denver Broncos' season ball game package before, which made Adam very happy, and showed off with Old Jack several times, making Old Jack blow his beard and stare in anger.

"Maybe what he lacked was never money." Joseph said casually, but in Hugo's ears, it was meaningful.

Indeed, maybe in Adam's heart, money has never been the most important thing, just like when Hugo was at his worst, Adam didn't worry about money. In the past 20 years, his savings are enough to cover most situations. , Although he always rambles about Hugo's failure to achieve anything, but in his heart, compared to money, Hugo's career success, Hugo's company, including Hugo's ability to learn to forgive and live easily, is the key. The most important thing to Adam.

Hugo suddenly recalled Adam's phone call when he left for Vienna to film. When he heard Vienna, Adam was stunned and did not react. Then Hugo explained that it was in Austria, and Adam suddenly realized, and said in a low voice, "Austria, a name that was often heard during World War II."

Adam has lived in Wyoming all his life, and his days away from that land are numbered. In his whole life, he has lived such an introverted and dull life. He struggled to give Lena a stable life, he endured to give Hugo a stable life, and now he is so that Hugo can work with peace of mind And waiting.

Whenever he thinks of Adam, Hugo will feel that he is happy. Even if Hugo is given ten or twenty million, he is unwilling to exchange it.

"Can you go over and talk to Charlize, can I be a little late? I want to make a call to Adam." Hugo raised his head and looked at Joseph, sent Joseph away, Hugo picked up the phone and got through the ocean After a long distance, when I heard Adam's familiar voice, "Speak, I'm listening." The smile on Hugo's mouth couldn't help but outline.