American Fame and Fortune Chapter 649

Chapter 649 The hole is dug

At noon, the drunken Johnny Depp finally woke up and staggered downstairs. His new girlfriend Amber Heard had already prepared breakfast and lunch.

She smelled the strange smell on Depp and pushed him to the bathroom: "Go brush your teeth and wash your face!"

When the door closed, the disgust on Amber's face briefly disappeared, but when she heard the movement inside, she instantly returned to a full smile.

 This pair is more like the male and female protagonists in "Gone Girl".

 After dinner, the two best lovers got into the car driven by the driver and bodyguard and prepared to rush to the scheduled meeting.

The appointment was originally supposed to be at ten in the morning, but Depp is a person who has no sense of time. Being hungover and being late is normal, and being on time and sober is rare.

 After "Pirates of the Caribbean", whether on the set or in life, other people dealing with Depp have to adapt to Depp's rhythm.

 The car entered the parking lot in front of a business club. Four or five followers surrounded Depp as he entered the club door and met his agent Whigham.

Even after working together for many years, the agent couldn't help but say: "John, you are too late."

Depp didn't care at all: "It's only what time it is, isn't it just a matter of waiting? It's no big deal."

Whigham led the way: "Come with me."

A few people left the front hall and walked towards the business building. Whigham said something to the bodyguard, and the bodyguard asked Depp's followers to go to the entertainment area to kill time.

Whigham looked at Amber again, but the latter held Depp's arm tightly.

 Depp is famous for his love brain, and of course he will not let Amber leave.

The four of them came to a reception room in the business building and met Thomas Lane and Jessica, who had made an appointment with them this time.

 Thomas first introduced Jessica: "This is the commercial director of Davis Film and Television Studio."

 The two sides quickly got to the point.

Jessica handed the information about "The Lone Ranger" to Depp: "Davis Studio would like to invite Johnny to join this project. The project is expected to invest US$160 million. If Johnny agrees to join, we will immediately reach an agreement with Disney." Agreement, start preparations immediately.”

Depp looked at it and remembered that he had heard someone say it, but he couldn't remember who it was.

  He drank too much last night and the alcohol was still affecting his brain.

Whigham was also watching and reminded: "Jerry once wanted to adapt this project." He looked at Thomas and asked directly: "You guys?"

Thomas said: "We came here on behalf of Martin Davis, who thought Johnny was the best fit for the role of Tonto."

 Hearing the name of Martin Davis, Amber's heart moved. She quietly took out her mobile phone from her handbag, pretended to look through the messages, but turned on the recording.

Whigham asked: "Have you got the copyright?"

“We are talking about it.” Thomas did not know the actual situation and thought that Martin really wanted to run this project and poaching Depp was also revenge on Annapurna Pictures.

He expressed particular confidence: "Martin and Alan Horn have been friends for many years and have reached an intention to cooperate. Once some details are negotiated, a paper contract will be completed immediately."

Amber leaned over and took a look: ""The Lone Ranger" seems to be a classic TV series?"

Jessica said: "Yes, ABC's classic radio dramas and TV series have a certain audience base, and the prospects for adaptation are very good."

Whigham asked: "You just said that preparations will start soon? Filming will start soon?"

 Jessica replied: “Expected to be in May or June.”

"This conflicts with Johnny's schedule." Whigham's heart moved, thinking that these two people came on behalf of Martin Davis, he vaguely guessed something: "Johnny has already signed a contract with the crew of "Transcendence". At that time He has no schedule."

Jessica said directly: "If possible, we hope that Johnny will withdraw from this crew, and all expenses incurred during the period will be borne by Davis Studio."

She said the key: "We will not let Johnny suffer any loss in terms of remuneration. It is 35 million US dollars plus a maximum of 10 points of North American box office share, as well as the corresponding offline revenue share. These are all easy to negotiate."

  Depp seemed not to wake up from sleep, and occasionally burped.

Amber glanced at him and was extremely disappointed. How could a person like this become so popular now?

Jessica added: "Davis Studios, Pacific Pictures and Disney Pictures all want to work with Johnny."

With Depp in hand, Whigham consciously grasped the key to the meeting. Instead, he was not in a hurry and said, "This is not a small matter. We need time to think about it."

The two sides chatted for a while, and Depp lost his patience, stood up and left.

Whigham was helpless and could only apologize to Thomas and Jessica, and then followed them.

As soon as he left the club, Depp's group of friends gathered around him and wanted to take him to drink together.

Depp said loudly: "Black Mamba Bar, our party starts today!"

 Whigham knew that there was nothing to talk about today.

Amber said: "I made an appointment with my sisters to do skin care. After that, I will go to the bar to meet you."

 The group of people divided into three groups.

  Depp said to his guys as he walked: "Today I am treating you to the best wine."

 Someone asked: "Is there something good?"

Depp laughed: "You know Martin Davis? The media compared him to me, and today he begged me to star in one of his projects."

Another person asked: "What project doesn't he act in himself?" "The Lone Ranger!"

In the VIP room on the third floor of the club, Nicholson looked at a group of people who were divided into three groups and left, and asked Martin: "What's going on over there with Thomas?"

　　Martin put away his cell phone: "The conditions were announced, and Depp's agent accepted the information. They said they would consider it."

This was expected, Nicholson said: "We put out the bait and it depends on whether the fish will bite the hook."

Leonardo held up a telescope and kept observing Depp's girlfriend and said: "This girl is good, she is beautiful and has a good figure."

Martin said: "This is your type."

"No, no." Leonardo put down the telescope and said: "There are rumors in the circle that Depp wants to get engaged to her. This is your favorite type."

Martin stopped talking to him and said to Nicholson: "If there is any action over there, Disney Pictures will definitely be contacted. We will get the news as soon as possible. To Hollywood, Megan Ellison is just an outsider. "

Amber drove a car alone and parked on the side of the road not far away.

 She took out her mobile phone and played the recording again. The recording was very clear.

 A while ago, when I met with Depp and Megan Ellison, the other party said a few words.

Amber was quite excited, and without much hesitation, she picked up her phone and dialed the number Meghan left for her. Once the call was connected, she introduced herself and then said: "Half an hour ago, Martin David Si's manager Thomas and agent Jessica met with Depp and wanted to force him to take the leading role in his new project.”

Meghan said: “You come to my office.”

Amber quickly rushed to Annapurna Films, and an assistant took her into the office.

Meghan was very direct: "Please tell me what the specific situation is."

On the road to Amber, I organized my words and told the story quickly and in detail. I also took out my mobile phone and played the recording.

“You're good, you're very thoughtful.” Megan praised, took the checkbook, signed a check, and put it on the desk: “This is your reward.”

Amber wanted more, so she didn't take it: “This is what I should do.”

Meghan didn't even raise her eyes: "I believe you can watch Depp and prevent him from making a decision that I am not happy with."

Amber then went over to get the check. When she saw the number on it, she promised: "He will never do it!"

 “Very good!” Meghan almost commanded: “Leave the recording on your mobile phone.”

An assistant came over, and Amber immediately copied the recording on her phone.

 She didn't stay any longer and left quickly.

Megan opened the webpage and searched for "The Lone Ranger", and a lot of related content came up.

 A classic old drama from the last century, a familiar character to a generation. After Disney acquired ABC, the copyright fell into the hands of Disney.

Meghan called Depp's agent directly.

Whigham saw that she got the news so quickly and had no need to keep it secret, so he spoke it out happily.

 The two companies compete with Depp, and it is he and Depp who benefit.

Meghan hung up the phone. As she expected, Martin Davis was robbed of two projects and was looking for other projects. He also wanted to rob her of the male lead.

This reminded Meghan of what happened at the Oscar nominees luncheon. Martin stole Jessica Chastain in front of her, and now he is trying to steal Depp secretly.

Megan pressed the intercom: "Bring Derrett and Wilson over."

 Soon, these two people rushed over.

Meghan explained the matter in detail, and then played the recording that Amber had secretly recorded.

Wilson, a veteran Hollywood producer, said: "I have heard about this project. At the Producers Alliance meeting some time ago, Jerry Bruckheimer discussed it with several close producers. He complained about Disney Pictures at the time. The new president, Alan Horn, is an egomaniac who broke the promise of his predecessor and suppressed the "Lone Ranger" project he wanted to adapt. "

Meghan asked: "Is it the gold medal producer Jerry Bruckheimer who produced Jedi Men, The Island, Sky Prison, Public Enemy, Pearl Harbor, Black Hawk Down, Pirates of the Caribbean series, and National Treasure series? ?”

Wilson said: "That's him."

 This is so convincing!

 Plus Martin Davies…

Meghan acted decisively, and things happened as she expected. She said, "Wilson, go find Jerry Bruckheimer and inquire about the project."

She looked at Derrett again: "You go to Depp's agent Whigham and get a copy of the relevant information about "The Lone Ranger" from him, and inquire about the internal situation of Disney."

 These two people responded one after another.

Meghan was still uneasy and specifically warned: "You must keep it secret and don't let Martin Davis know anything about it, understand?"

“Understood.” The two of them left the office and immediately got busy.

 (End of this chapter)

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