Ashley Greene and Kellan Lutz in negotiations for Breaking Dawn
Posted on 12. May, 2010 by Amanda31 in News
Everyone is anxious for updates on the Breaking Dawn movie(s), and the latest batch of news centers around salary negotiation rumors between Ashley, Kellan and Summit that may be holding up official movie announcements.
From The Hollywood Reporter:
The studio is close to finalizing agreements with leads Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner, all of whom will get big raises to return for a fifth installment of the vampire romance saga. And director Bill Condon is already signed to film two “Breaking Dawn” movies, which would be shot back-to-back starting in the fall and released in November 2011 and summer 2012, respectively.
But Summit is having a harder time locking in some of the franchise’s secondary characters. Deals for Peter Facinelli (who plays Carlisle Cullen) and Billy Burke (Bella’s father, Charlie Swan) are done, but we’re told the actors who play the Cullen kids (especially Kellan Lutz and Ashley Greene) are trying to sink their teeth into bigger paydays that, at least at this point, the studio behind the billion-dollar franchise is unwilling to provide. “We may have a situation where one of them is thrown out on the street to make a point,” says a source close to the dealmaking.
From Entertainment Weekly’s Hollywood Insider blog:
Greene and Lutz don’t have huge roles. Greene portrays Alice Cullen, the future-seeing sister of Edward Cullen and Bella’s closest friend in the Cullen clan. Lutz plays older brother Emmett Cullen and his part, so far, has been minor. Yet sources tell EW.com that the duo are asking for $4 million a piece for each of the final two films. Greene and Lutz had initially banded together with fellow co-stars Nikki Reed and Jackson Rathbone to form a united front, but sources say Reed backed down and is now close to finalizing her deal, which is said to be in the $750,000-$1 million range per film — the amount Summit initially offered the four cast members. (Rathbone’s status remains unclear, and his reps had not returned a call for comment at press time. Reed’s manager declined to comment.)
The studio declined to comment on the negotiations. But sources tell EW.com that Greene and Lutz believe that because the supporting actors do as much publicity as the lead actors, and have to log almost as many hours on set, they should be paid accordingly. One source involved in the negotiations says that Greene and Lutz just want to get $1 million or more.
23 Responses to “Ashley Greene and Kellan Lutz in negotiations for Breaking Dawn”
nicole
12. May, 2010
Ok, I’ll be the first to chime in on this.
My first thought was oh nooooo!!!! We can’t lose Alice nor Emmett. I think that asking for some more money due to the fact that tehy will be doing some more press a 5th movie and so on is understandable. But, asking for 1 mill more??? I don’t know. They have both said countless times how much they love and adore these books and are just wanting to bring it to life for everyone. That being said don’t you think they should just do it???
Ami
12. May, 2010
I just put a topic up about this and would love to discuss it with fellow ‘moms’. I will be VERY disappointed (if not pissed) if all cast members don’t end this series together and in tact!
Jess (rainie928)
12. May, 2010
Wow, honestly? I didn’t realize how LITTLE they were getting paid! Considering how much money these films make, I am surprised to learn the the supporting cast memebers “only” make a couple hundred thousand dollars for their roles. Don’t get me wrong – $750,000 would be A LOT for me, but c’mon – the studio can afford to round it up to 1 or 2 million. So I’m siding with Kellan and Ashley on this one! Even thought their roles aren’t huge, the movie wouldn’t be the same without them so I say give them the pay raise.
leslie
12. May, 2010
Oh my goodness. Ashley and Kellan are very important to the saga. Sells will go way down if they are replaced. Just give them the raise. It’s not like they don’t make the money for summit anyways.
Michele
12. May, 2010
I agree. Summit makes a ton on these movies. Give them the money!
Samantha
12. May, 2010
I really hope that we don’t loose Lutz and Greene to money issues. It just wont be the same with some other actors to fill in the roles…not to mention what the fans would do to the new actors…wouldn’t be good for their career, esp. when all that anger is angled toward them….Summit should just pay the money…
Gina
12. May, 2010
I think it is sad this info. got leaked to the press. It happens all the time, with every film made. The actors agents always ask for more money then the studio wants to pay them. I think Summit execs are greedy. They have made a billion dollars on this franchise. I think they should pay all of the actors more. It is not Kellan & Ashley’s fault that Nikki didn’t play hardball, she should have. These films need to have continuity and NO more actor changes. I have a hard time seeing Bryce in the Eclipse trailer, no offense to her but Rachelle was Victoria. Please sign this petition in hopes that Summit will do the right thing this time.
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/keep-kellan-lutz-as-emmett-ashley-greene-as-alice-in-film-breaking-dawn
capturinglife
12. May, 2010
It’s really not sad – it’s the way the “machine” works. Most likely the studio is the one who put out the press “leak”. It’s true that even bad publicity is good publicity.
I hope Summit doesn’t let them go. It’s just too late in the game.
Sandra
12. May, 2010
I agree Summit should give them the raise..they make plenty off the movies and DVD sales.. Ashley & Kellan hit the promotional route as much as anyone else..they aren’t asking for the same as Rob, Kristen & Taylor..they just want to be paid respectively for their labors. They are key characters and they bring them to life amazenly. Summit stop being Creedy! The fans are on their side!
nicole
12. May, 2010
I agree with everyone here, they do need to get an increase in their pay. They are FANTASTIC and it wouldn’t be the same without them in the last 1 or 2 movies. However, if they don’t get what they want exactly and drop the last movie I will be very disappointed in them, only cause they have said from the beginning how much they adore the movie and fans.
Funnybella
13. May, 2010
YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED IN THEM? This is just a movie to us and yes we all love it but this is their life . Stars in Hollywood fade fast and if I were them I would get the money while I could. I think as much money as Summit has made off these movies they owe these people MORE than 1 million dollars. Granted they have smaller parts than Rob , Kristen , and Taylor but still 4 million is not alot considering they made over 600,000 just off New Moon! Get off your greedy high horse Summit and pay these people. I know I won’t see the move if they aren’t in it!
kacey
12. May, 2010
Well, I think this is crazy. Yeah the movies wouldn’t be the same without them but it kills me these actors go in here and they make millions of dollars and then their heads get big and they want more money. They’re r ppl out there barely making it from check to check and they want more. That’s what’s wrong with this country everybody wants more..bigger and better. Noone is satisfied. I love Twilight and would hate for them not to b in the movie but when is enough enough and why can’t people just do something bc they love it instead of always wanting so much compensation. If you love ur job and why you do it, then just do it!
Cathypodd
12. May, 2010
I really really really really hope this is all rumor stuff. EVERY single one of the cast is just as important to me as the dynamic 3-oh. Honestly, these actors should be paid $10m a piece in my eyes. This is ridiculous. Summit has made TONS of money off of us fans, they should keep it together.
Michelle
12. May, 2010
Well, I’m siding with the few of us who think that they’re being a tad greedy
I appreciate that the main supporting actors have a lot of publicity, but I honestly think that it comes down to screen time. Let’s not forget how large a portion of the book is totally dedicated to Jacob and what’s going on with him — no Cullens. Alice and Jasper also disappear for a large portion of the book. Aside from a few funny comments, and fight scenes with Bella after she turns — Emmett also has a really small part in Breaking Dawn. Consider for a moment, all of the “new” vampires we get to meet for 1/3 of this book — honestly, how much screen time will the supporting Cullen clan really get???
Stephanie
12. May, 2010
This just makes me sad. I feel Ashley and Kellan are vital to Breaking Dawn, however Nicki did the right thing here. I’m guessing, since they’re still relatively new to the business, their agents are pressuring them to persue more money from Summit (after all, the agents would receive more money, too). So true that Summit should fork over what’ s due to these actors, but I’m just hoping everything works out and we don’t lose Ashley and Kellan!
Tera
12. May, 2010
I agree. I will be very very disappointed (outright pissed) if the original cast is not in breaking dawn. I agree that summit may be being a little greedy here. Look how much money they are getting from this franchise. You cannot get rid of any actors for the last film(s).
I am hoping a praying that they can work something out so we’ll have ashley and kellen in breaking dawn. They Are vital and there personalities fit so well with the characters. This is so very upsetting. Breaking Dawn is one of my faves, I hope summit doesn’t ruin it by pulling this crap where they may get other actors.
jezebelle
12. May, 2010
Please, just pay up Summit..I know I would feel cheated if another new actor was brought in…like Victorias’ role. We have to have our “Alice” and “Emmett”….They have a history with this franchise….imagine the DVD series without continuity! Look how the Macaully Culkin 3rd movie spoiled that series when he dropped out!
Stephanie!Help us out here !!!!
Gman
12. May, 2010
Sad that they even want this discussed. They know they are paying them well below what the profits share is. They should be hanging their heads. This is ridiculous! All the actors need to be paid well as they have worked with the Saga. They are the faces we see. They should cut their salaries to pay the actors.
sarahpat
12. May, 2010
Summit makes millions off of these movies not because they choose to, but because the millions of fans pay to see the movie and buy the merchandise. The actors know that they are making millions off this franchise and they are the face of it. Yes, they aren’t the main roles, but they have much bigger roles in the books. So they are crucial! Yes, there are people out there who aren’t making enough money to get by, but that isn’t going to stop how much money Summit will make on this franchise. They ruined Victoria for not working with Rachelle, and if they recast anyone else, I will NOT go to another movie made by Summit. Not Breaking Dawn, not any! I hope they get this figured out quick!
Becca
12. May, 2010
I was hoping it was a rumor put out there to boost the movie! I agree it is a tad greedy. But, I could not imagine the movies with out them. Summit is making a ton of money on these movies, probly more than they had ever before.
Julie
12. May, 2010
This is one of times u agree and then disagree. The only thing I can say is they replaced Victoria pretty fast, so it could go their way or we maybe seeing a new Alice and Emmett I hope not but u never know. Shot I worry the most about Rob, Kristen and Taylor I mean like worry that they keep themselves safe and healthy because they are characters they are really really important i could not see anyone else playing their roles at all. And Peter is Dr. Cullen period he is just as important as Rob Kristen and Taylor. JMO
I just hope they figure out something soon so everyone’s nerves will be at ease.
Debbie
13. May, 2010
I for one do not think they are being greedy.
This a business folks, even you who have a job may love what you are dong, but if your contract is up for renegotiations and the company made money off of your successes then you push for more. Simple as that. That is what you do when you negotiate (think of buying/selling a home, the first offer is not always the final offer).
Do I know how much more they should ask for? No. I don’t know if the actors got a % of all merchandise that most of us bought (dolls, jewelry, trading cards, calendars, DVDs, etc). in the original contract. I don’t know how much Summit made from the movies (final profit, not gross). I don’t know the estimated costs to make Breaking Dawn including the actor salaries for those who have already signed the contract.I don’t know how much of the actors salaries go to their publicist, agent, etc. Too many variables.
I do hope they come to an agreement since I would hate to lose Ashley and Kellan.
Dana
14. May, 2010
I would hate to lose Ashley and Kellan. Give them more money …