FANS of Britain’s latest Hollywood heart-throb Robert Pattinson are in for a double treat.
The 22-year-old Londoner, who plays vampire Edward Cullen in the popular Twilight movies, is set for a multi- million pound bonanza from the latest project in the series.
The films are based on books by Stephanie Meyer. Executives at Summit Entertainment are considering splitting her final novel, Breaking Dawn, into two parts, meaning a double pay deal for the star.
They are keen to cash in on the success of the latest film, New Moon, which took nearly £300million at the box office in just two weeks.
An industry source said: “It’s an extraordinary cash cow and the company wants to keep it going for as long as possible. They’re giving very serious consideration to the idea.”
If the plan goes ahead, the company would be following the precedent of the Harry Potter filmmakers who have split the final book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, into two films, due for release in 2010 and 2011.
First, though, they need to secure the blessing of author Meyer and renegotiate contracts with the cast, including stars Pattinson and Kristen Stewart.
Pattinson, already one of Britain’s biggest transatlantic exports, could see his earnings soar. He is already in the top 10 of the fastest earners on America’s Forbes List. But if he agrees to an extra film, taking the tally of Twilight movies to five, he could become one of the richest stars in Britain.
SOURCE: ROBERT PATTINSON SHARES IN £300M TWILIGHT BONANZA
The 22-year-old Londoner, who plays vampire Edward Cullen in the popular Twilight movies, is set for a multi- million pound bonanza from the latest project in the series.
The films are based on books by Stephanie Meyer. Executives at Summit Entertainment are considering splitting her final novel, Breaking Dawn, into two parts, meaning a double pay deal for the star.
They are keen to cash in on the success of the latest film, New Moon, which took nearly £300million at the box office in just two weeks.
An industry source said: “It’s an extraordinary cash cow and the company wants to keep it going for as long as possible. They’re giving very serious consideration to the idea.”
If the plan goes ahead, the company would be following the precedent of the Harry Potter filmmakers who have split the final book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, into two films, due for release in 2010 and 2011.
First, though, they need to secure the blessing of author Meyer and renegotiate contracts with the cast, including stars Pattinson and Kristen Stewart.
Pattinson, already one of Britain’s biggest transatlantic exports, could see his earnings soar. He is already in the top 10 of the fastest earners on America’s Forbes List. But if he agrees to an extra film, taking the tally of Twilight movies to five, he could become one of the richest stars in Britain.
SOURCE: ROBERT PATTINSON SHARES IN £300M TWILIGHT BONANZA
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