The two films "district 9" and "the devil wears prada" have been officially announced, and casting is underway.
As Page Pictures has risen in prominence over the last few years, it has continuously released multiple hit films and achieved quite impressive market results.
It has propelled one young actor after another to stardom;
And introduced one director after another who is now quite well-known.
In the words of the famous director James Cameron: "The salaries that Page Pictures offers to directors, producers, and actors are not high within the industry; they are even below the industry average. However, it must be said that they can produce good films and high-grossing films. Therefore, it holds considerable appeal for young actors and directors."
Low salaries criticized by others? Heh! It doesn't matter!
For those young actors who are desperate for fame, Page Pictures is like a delicious poison, causing everyone to follow one after another.
As soon as the news about the new film casting from Page Pictures came out, it immediately attracted many people to inquire. Under the deliberate promotion of Page Pictures, news about the film "district 9" was pushed out first.
Film Title: "district 9". Director: Christopher Nolan. Producer: Gavin OConnor. Film Production Cost: $30 million.
Somewhere in Los Angeles.
"Christopher Nolan, I feel like I've heard of this person. What's his background?" A young actor with a simple, honest face sat on the living room sofa, his hands crossed. He was a male actor who had been making waves in Hollywood in recent years, named Matt Damon.
"Uh, don't you have some connection with Kyle? You actually don't know this director, Christopher Nolan?" His fat agent, Lewis, looked at him quite strangely.
"Heh!" Upon hearing this, Matt Damon spread his hands, smiled, and said: "Don't look at the fact that I've made a cameo in a Page Pictures production, but you know, the reason I did a cameo in "300" was just to apologize for my past rudeness. In fact, I really can't talk about having any friendship with Kyle Page."
In 1995, Kyle founded Page Pictures; in early 1996, when Kyle began filming Page Pictures' first movie, "run lola run," he had invited Matt Damon to play the male lead.
However, the then-fledgling but incredibly arrogant Matt Damon refused the invitation and threatened that Kyle's film company would go under sooner or later. The two had thus developed a grudge.
Later, as Kyle gradually rose to prominence and produced one good film after another, Matt Damon immediately regretted it deeply. Consequently, he started to actively contact Kyle, apologized, and even made a cameo in the film "300". The two cleared up their past grievances! However, as for how deep their friendship was, it was truly just average.
"Lewis, you guy, why don't you hurry up and tell me what Christopher Nolan's background is?" Matt Damon urged.
The fat agent Lewis explained: "Christopher Nolan can be considered a young director who has risen in Hollywood in the last two years. He has successively directed two films for Page Pictures, "wrong turn 2" and "Memento", and achieved good box office results."
"Especially recently, he co-directed the film "The Butterfly Effect" with director Todd Phillips."
""The Butterfly Effect" landed in North American theaters, and in less than 20 days, it has already achieved a box office result of over $50 million."
"Hmm, as far as I know, Christopher Nolan is the trusted protégé of that guy, Kyle Page."
As the words fell, Matt Damon revealed a look of sudden realization and smiled, saying: "So it's him. I knew I had heard that name."
At that moment, Matt Damon had a plan in mind. If Kyle's trusted protégé could be the director of this film, then the quality of "district 9" would not be too bad.
"Lewis, help me collect more information about "district 9". Perhaps this is an opportunity for me." Matt Damon was very interested.
"No!" The fat agent shook his head with a grave expression: "Matt, "district 9" is not suitable for you. Do you know? The production cost of this sci-fi film is only $30 million!"
Matt Damon: "..." At this moment, Matt Damon froze. A $30 million sci-fi film—this forced him to consider backing out. The production cost was simply too low! Well, at least for a sci-fi film, the investment was too low.
"Think about it, the total production cost of "district 9" is only $30 million, and the vast majority of the investment must be in special effects. Therefore, how much salary could the male lead of this film possibly get?" The fat agent scoffed.
Salary certainly doesn't represent everything, but actors sometimes do care about it very much. Matt Damon's current market rate is roughly $5 million to $7 million. Could he really lower his salary for the film "district 9"? Once his salary drops, it would be very difficult to raise it again, unless "district 9" achieved huge success.
At the same time. All over Hollywood, many actors, upon learning the news about "district 9", couldn't help but consider backing out.
"A sci-fi film with a production cost of $30 million?!"
"This isn't right! As far as I know, Page Pictures is not short of money. Kyle Page himself was throwing money around a while ago, throwing away billions of dollars, but why? Why is the production cost of a sci-fi film like "district 9" so low?"
"Could the film "district 9" also be like "The Butterfly Effect", a soft sci-fi, brain-burning subject?"
For a time, Hollywood actors were buzzing with discussion. Many people couldn't make up their minds! Even Joaquin Phoenix, who had a long history of cooperation with Page Pictures, was now in distress.
"Joaquin, don't be stupid!" The agent looked at his client anxiously and said: "I know you have a good relationship with Page Pictures, and you are even close friends with Mr. Page, but you cannot act on impulse. Things like lowering your salary—once there is a first time, there will be a second and a third time in the future. You will fall into endless trouble."
Nowadays, Joaquin Phoenix's salary is not low. Since the release of "my big fat greek wedding", Joaquin, as the male lead of the film, saw his salary double, reaching an impressive $6 million.
Later, he successively participated in two films from other companies, and his salary continued to rise, reaching the $10 million standard.
"Joaquin, you cannot gamble the achievements you worked so hard to build on "district 9"!" The agent emphasized again.
"Fine, I won't participate in "district 9"." Ultimately, Joaquin compromised.
Several days passed. Many people were surprised to find that among the major talent agencies and actors, very, very few people signed up to participate in "district 9", especially those young actors who were already somewhat famous. They didn't dare to gamble!
Alexander reported the news to Kyle immediately. Kyle tossed the list aside and said indifferently: "Don't be anxious. It's their business if they don't think much of "district 9". We just need to do our own job."
There was one thing Kyle didn't say out loud. Sometimes, luck and courage are absolutely crucial in making choices on life's path! Don't think much of it? They would have plenty of time to regret it deeply later!