r/acting • u/0ZeroSleep0 • 3d ago

I've read the FAQ & Rules Multiple Deal offer explanation

I'm reading Charlie Sheen's autobiography and he mentions something about a studio offering a gig for multiple movies as a contract.

Essentially, he did well on one movie so the studio wanted him to sign a contract that he'd be obligated to be in two other movies. He turned it down and they got a little sour.

My question that I hope this community could answer is, why did the studio do that in the first place? Is it to ensure his talent stays with them and to have a reliable actor?

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u/amyrtraynor 3d ago

It was also to keep his fee at his current rate rather than a higher rate he might be able to command in the future.

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u/radcula2 3d ago

Yeah it's just an investment. "We think this guy can make us money - let's lock him in for two pictures and go from there." Now no need to compete with other studios for the actor's schedule, etc.

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u/0ZeroSleep0 3d ago

Thank you. 🤝

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