When the Apple iPhone commercial began airing, my first thought was that I wanted one. My second thought: How much will I get in residuals for the one-second clip from the first Charlie’s Angels?
The answer came yesterday in a big green envelope: $86.50.
UPDATE:
Because you asked, here’s the original scene as written:
Her cell phone RINGS. She answers it.
NATALIE
Hello?...Pete, hi! How are you?
INT. HOTEL KITCHEN – DAY
Pete is on break from another catering job.
PETE
I’m good. I just -- You said you wanted me to call.
INT. TOWER OFFICE – DAY
Natalie keeps checking the shelves, looking for a secret switch.
NATALIE
I did. I do. I mean, thank you for calling.