Chapter 205
Behind The Spotlight Chapter 205
Axel Gunner's team was in a private room inside the Uni-versus Pictures building, discussing the remaining clauses of the contract to make everything clear and explicit, eliminating vague interpretations and preventing future misunderstandings.
Basically, the contract focused on several core areas:
Payment Terms. Axel would receive $5 million upfront at the start of production, transferred immediately after signing, followed by another $5 million once production was completed. On top of that, he would receive a 5% North American box office share, without any crossing mark clauses such as requiring the film to exceed $100 million at the box office.
Contract Duration. For this movie, Axel was required to work for 5 to 6 months, depending on the production flow. His shooting days were not finalized and allowed flexible scheduling.
Exclusivity Clause. Axel was not allowed to change his hairstyle or appearance within a specific period to maintain character consistency. His public appearances had to follow the production studio's guidelines. His behavior and reputation also had to be maintained during the agreed period to protect the film's image.
Confidentiality and Non-disclosure Agreement. Nothing much to discuss here, as this was standard industry practice. If any information leaks occurred, the guilty party would be required to pay damages and face legal consequences.
Work Conditions and Safety. Axel did not request extravagant perks such as a personal feeder or birthday cakes. However, he was firm about his rule of working only six hours per day... and yes, he had the status to demand that.
The contract itself was thick, consisting of at least sixty pages filled with detailed clauses that covered nearly every possible scenario. The lawyers meticulously reviewed each page line by line.