Fifty Shades Producer's Cold Shoulder to Stars' Salary Desires

 

In the ongoing saga surrounding potential seven-figure raises for Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson in the sequel to Fifty Shades Darker, producer Dana Brunetti remains unconvinced. Brunetti, who co-produced the film, questions the necessity for substantial pay hikes, citing his own humble beginnings in the. He emphasizes the need for newcomers to "start somewhere" and recounts personal experiences of working for free to establish a career.

Despite the massive success of Fifty Shades of Grey, Brunetti dismisses the idea of an increased budget for the sequel, expressing pride in achieving significant returns with a lean production approach. He addresses previous industry examples, such as Twilight and Hunger Games, to downplay the expectation of elevated compensation for the lead actors.

Brunetti also touches on the well-known clashes between author E. L. James and director Sam Taylor-Johnson during the first film's production. He downplays the significance of their disagreements, attributing media exaggeration to the sensationalism associated with the Fifty Shades brand.

While a sequel to Fifty Shades of Grey is not officially announced by Universal Pictures, Brunetti reveals ongoing discussions with James about potential plans. However, he clarifies that no concrete decisions have been made, and the production team is yet to meet with the studio to discuss the future of the franchise.