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At the same time that the 20th Century Fox initiated the project, Murphy’s new project was officially named "The Wolf of Wall Street". Although Jordan Belfort himself caused some troubles, Stanton Studio holds the autobiographical copyright and the terms are clear. There is no fuzzy zone, just like Winston Grum's "Forrest Gump", Jordan Belfort could not shake this film at all.

After the establishment of the project, Twentieth Century Fox, Stanton Studios and Megan Ellison’s foundation held a tripartite meeting and officially determined that the film production cost was US$100 million, of which Twentieth Century Fox accounted for 60% of the investment Well, the Stanton Studio has 25% of the adaptation rights and part of the investment, and the Megan-Ellison Foundation has 15%.

Compared with investment, Murphy focuses his profit on the director’s salary. His basic remuneration is US$15 million, and he enjoys a 20% share of the film’s global box office and 100% of DVD and online pay-on-demand revenue. Twenty points.

At the same time, Robert Downey Jr. and Jonah Hill also accepted Murphy’s invitation to play Jordan Belfort and Donny Azov, the two most important roles.

The film remuneration for the three of them alone is as high as 35 million US dollars, accounting for more than one-third of the production cost. Coupled with the expenses of Murphy's entire production team, the salary of the crew will inevitably reach nearly half of the total production cost.

This also means that it is impossible for the crew to offer high salaries to other actors, thus lacking the possibility of attracting big-name actors to join.

Of course, there are also people coming for the golden sign of Murphy Stanton. For example, Christopher Waltz, for a symbolic $10,000 pay, starred as Jordan Belfort's guide on Wall Street.

And Margot Robbie, who recommended to Murphy to play Jordan Belfort's second wife, Naomi.

"I heard from David, do you want to audition for this role?"

In the office of Stanton's studio, Murphy looked at the girlfriend of his girlfriend who was sitting across from him, and said, "Maggie, I have to explain something to you in advance."

In any case, he and Margot Robbie have known each other for many years, and they are also David Robbie’s sister and Gal Gadot’s friend. Even Murphy will consider these relationships as appropriate. Margot Robbie's conditions are not bad.

"Murphy, I have seen a little character script from the agency." Margot Robbie flirted with her blonde hair later, "I think I'm still very suitable for acting as a glamorous and **** model."

After speaking, she laughed first herself.

Margot Robbie knows where her strengths lie, and she must be the first candidate for the same audition.

"You are very confident." Murphy teased, and Margot Robinu said with a slur, "The most I learned from Gale is self-confidence."

Thinking of Gal Gadot, she smiled happily.

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

"Hmm!" Margot Robbie nodded.

"The salary for this role is only half a million dollars." Murphy didn't go around in circles, and said directly, "No matter who wants to get this role, the salary of half a million dollars will only be low but not high."

If the actors used are not well-known, the pay will naturally be lower, even tens of thousands of dollars.

Once Margot Robbie played this role, there weren’t many choices, but now Margot Robbie is different. Both Sansha and Sosanna from the previous film made her famous. , With her current worth, the salary of half a million dollars is indeed a lot lower.

"Pay..." Margot Robbie hesitated, and said, "I can accept the pay, I will tell the agent."

She then put on a serious expression, "Who made this your movie!"

"I haven't finished yet." Murphy went on to talk about other requirements, "This character will have a lot of drug abuse, and... a full **** scene, you'd better be mentally prepared."

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

In such a large-scale "A Song of Ice and Fire: Game of Thrones", she played Sansa Stark did not miss a point.

Therefore, Margot Robbie still has some concerns.

Murphy didn't have time to wait for her to think about it here, and said directly, "Well, let me ask you to reserve a place for you to audition. If you want to participate, just call Bill."

This is already a great deal.

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

Murphy asked the secretary to send Margot Robbie out of Stanton's studio.

Called Twentieth Century Fox to discuss the funding situation. Murphy also left Stanton's studio. He joined stylist Jack Watson and art director Helena Espola to go to several famous brands. The company seeks certain help and support.

Because Jordan Belfort was living a life of extravagance and desperation, he used top-notch luxury goods. In addition, it has been some time since now, it is not easy to find related props on the market.

Murphy's idea is to borrow the original samples from some brand companies. If not, I hope they can provide information such as costume design patterns so that the crew can make their own, and guarantee to destroy all related props after the filming is over.

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

If he was replaced by Murphy five years ago, he would definitely be ignored, but now he has hardly spent too much effort to get most of the brands in the company.

It's no exaggeration to say that these are one of the foundations of filming, because if Murphy wants to restore Jordan Belfort's extravagant life, he can't just use cheap goods in filming.

Murphy also explained in advance to Robert Downey Jr. and Jonah Hill that their roles also have many large-scale scenes. For the next awards season, the two guys are best to play in person.

The *** scenes of the film may cause some trouble, but it is an essential part of Murphy's plan.

Money, betrayal and **** are forever intertwined. Sex needs money as the basis and ends in betrayal. Money and betrayal are even better brothers.

Murphy did not even think about deleting the large-scale plot in the autobiography. Instead, he will try his best to restore it. Even if it can't appear in the theater version, it can also be added in the subsequent director's cut version.

Women shave their heads, men self-professed, and MLM-style crazy agitation, as well as the unbearable sight of drugs and **** everywhere in the office after making money. These are all key points.

This line of empty glove white wolves means a lot. Since they don't provide specific labor products, they must burn their own desires, and then let the fire of their desires ignite the customers, so that they can enter the huzhong.

In fact, the "Wolf of Wall Street" in Murphy's plan will be full of drugs, sex, **** and even sex.

In the final analysis, what Murphy wants to shoot is an interesting film that can attract the audience.

Indeed, Jordan Belfort is not a good person, even ten times worse than Murphy and Stanton’s followers, but there is one thing that cannot be denied, Jordan Belfort’s life makes many people yearn for!

Apart from other things, the situation of Jordan Belfort is what many people have dreamed of. He seems to be easy to achieve, which is even more desirable.

There are many examples of such a wealthy, but the personal charm of Jordan Belfort that the actor can show is what makes him different, although his difference is not those just awe-inspiring boldness or unique talents, his Difference is a fascinating evil that buried his life in sex, drugs, alcohol, and deception. He is by no means a talented person in this society, but he is beyond reproach.

He throws parties at home, on a yacht, or even in his office. His moments are in a carnival. Apart from that infectious speech, he will go crazy for a little pill. He may not be a role model for anyone. , It can only provide a different kind of life that makes people look forward to, there is no room for learning and no possibility of copying.

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

At the beginning, Murphy considered that it would be appropriate for the film to be renamed "Wall Street Mental Illness".

Superficial charm, exaggerated expressions, constant pursuit of material and drug stimulation, habitual lying, strong desire for control, never ashamed of one's own behavior, irresponsible, indifferent, lack of self-control, sexual promiscuity. .......

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

Any film will have its own emotions. This is the common sense of film production, such as the heavy and tragic of "Man of Steel", the absurdity of "The Lost Lover"...

But in this film, Murphy does not intend to show any real and normal emotions. Similar things that normal people call friendship, love, and family affection exist in the film, but they are all falsehoods hidden under money and desire.

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

Murphy’s idea is very simple. The employees under Jordan Belfort who always seem like chicken blood do not worship Jordan Belfort himself, but the lifestyle that can be bought by the money he represents. In the final analysis, they worship. It's money.

As in the past, Murphy puts more energy on the review of the script and other preparations, such as the initial audition of the actors and the delineation of the preliminary list of locations, which are still handled by the heads of various departments. .

For the role of Naomi, the crew decided to conduct an audition audition.