Hollywood Starts with Animation

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Somewhere in France - Johnny Depp's home.

In 1998, Depp met French actress and singer Vanessa Paradis while filming the film "The Ninth Door" in France, and started a relationship with her;

In 1999, daughter Lily Rose Depp was born;

Since then, for at least three to five months of the year, John Nedep has been in France, not in America.

"Hey, 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 reading the newspaper, nodded lightly: "I'm not here now. I don't know if I'll be here later. Anyway, if you want to have lunch, do more. It's okay."

Wife Vanessa nodded and entered the kitchen.

Say that Cao Cao Cao Cao is here~

Well, people just don't talk about it.

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

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

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

Agent Deville took out a stack of contracts from the briefcase he carried, and said with a smile: "Although Wald Pictures did not fully accept our offer, the latest contract has greatly increased your salary, so it can be seen that , they are sincere."

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

[The movie "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" salary: $9 million;

"Pirates of the Caribbean 2" salary: $13 million;

"Pirates of the Caribbean 3" salary: $16 million;

In addition, the contract is also marked with 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. Absence from filming under unreasonable circumstances shall bear the corresponding losses of the crew;

......

"What does Wald Pictures mean?"

"The remuneration has increased a lot, but the details are too much."

"Absence from filming for no reason?"

"Do they think I'm such a person?!"

There were more than a dozen pages of the contract, and Depp only scanned a few pages before throwing the contract aside, looking slightly unhappy.

Agent Deville looked embarrassed.

Why are there so many demands?

It's really because Depp has a lot of stinky problems...

He loves drinking, even to the point of binge drinking!

Drinking too much alcohol and missing the filming the next day is definitely not a once or twice for Depp.

In the original time and space, when Depp was filming "Pirates of the Caribbean 1", there have been many unexcused absences from filming. Among them, there are many directors and producers, who personally went to the hotel to pull him down the set.

The original filming cycle of the movie "Pirates of the Caribbean 1" was 16 weeks, but because of Depp's repeated absences from filming, the filming cycle was abruptly grinded to 19 weeks.

3 weeks wasted!

The producers paid an extra $4 million for this!

The ancients said: prevent micro-duplication.

In terms of Zucker and Wald Pictures, they don't want to spend extra, so naturally they must strictly restrict him in some aspects, even if Depp and Zucker have a good personal relationship!

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

"Um!"

The agent Deville said heavily: "Ward will not give up on this. However,

I also recommend that you sign it. After all, the production cost of "Pirates of the Caribbean 1" is as high as 140 million US dollars, which is definitely a key project of Wald Pictures. "

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

The voice fell.

Depp was slightly moved.

Although he has a great temper and often conflicts with the production company in the eyes of many people, he knows the energy of Zucker.

Zucker, the gold medal screenwriter!

"Okay, 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 figure of 10 million US dollars?"

Depp laughed too.

......

at dusk.

Depp's home in France suddenly had a guest.

"Hey Tim, why did you come without saying hello?!"

Depp couldn't help but feel happy when he saw the sudden appearance.

- Tim Burton!

That's right, the person who came was the great Hollywood director Tim Burton, who was also a teacher and friend with Depp.

"Batman", "Batman Returns", "Edward Scissorhands", "Sleepy Hollow", "Battle for the Planet of the Apes", "Alice in Wonderland"...

Including the famous animated film "Zombie Bride", a film directed by Tim Burton.

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

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

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

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

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

Such is the influence of Tim Burton!

Depp really respects him!

"Did you come here this time...?"

Depp asked curiously.

Tim Burton took out a stack of contracts with an unabated smile and said, "I want to invite you to play the leading role in the movie "Battle for the Planet of the Apes"?"

Depp: "..."

......

That night, it was 9 p.m. French time.

Zucker, who was far away in Los Angeles, was drinking afternoon tea at the moment when he suddenly received a call from Depp from France.

(In terms of time difference, France is 6 hours ahead of America.)

"what?!"

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

Hearing this news, Zu Ke was naturally very happy.

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

But!

Bad news is coming!

"Zuke, I can participate in "Pirates of the Caribbean", but I can't join the group right away. I need to first participate in the film "Battle for the Planet of the Apes" directed by Tim." Johnny Depp's voice came from the phone.

Hearing this news, Zu Ke was slightly taken aback.

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

But it hasn't been filmed yet? !

"Is this the butterfly effect I brought?" Zuke thought to himself.

Ultimately, Zucker agreed with Depp's vision.

——Postponing the filming of the movie "Pirates of the Caribbean", waiting for Depp's schedule!

"This is him. Otherwise, I would have changed the actor for the first time if I changed to another movie. Captain Jack in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie, if someone else is replaced, what will the final effect be?"

The studio is waiting for a certain actor's availability...

It's not very common, but it's not rare.

In the original time and space, Warners and director Christopher Nolan, after the movie "Inception" was approved, waited for more than half a year to wait for Xiao Lizi!

There are many, many such existences.

The phone hangs up.

Zucker called Kevin Feige: "The contract can be signed, but the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie will be delayed, and it is estimated that it will not start until February 2002 at the earliest."

" "The first more is sent.