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Wes Anderson, renowned director of films like The Grand Budapest Hotel and Moonrise Kingdom, has opened up about his experience working with the late Gene Hackman on their 2001 film, The Royal Tenenbaums. In a recent interview with The Times, Anderson recalled how Hackman was "furious" about the flat-fee salary he received for his role in the movie.

Anderson explained that he adopted the flat-rate payment model after an experience working with Bill Murray and Jason Schwartzman on their 1998 film, Rushmore. When discussing the pay structure with the studio for Tenenbaums, Anderson recalled saying to them, "Can we do that again?" Hackman was the only cast member who didn't agree to the flat fee, but ultimately went along with it.

The tension between Anderson and Hackman on set was palpable, with Anderson describing Hackman as "grumpy" and stating that he left without saying goodbye after production wrapped. However, Anderson revealed that Hackman appreciated the final product once he saw the completed film. In their last conversation before Hackman's passing in February at age 95, Anderson said Hackman told him he liked the movie but didn't understand it while they were shooting.

Anderson expressed some regret about not showing Hackman a 10-minute preview of the film early on to help him grasp its vision. "Maybe then he would have said, 'Okay, I get it,'" Anderson mused.

Despite the initial tension between them, Anderson praised Hackman's performance in the film, saying that for a relatively small amount of money, Hackman gave them everything he had. The director also acknowledged that Hackman came around to the movie eventually, appreciating its final product.

Anderson's account of his experience working with Gene Hackman on The Royal Tenenbaums provides a unique glimpse into the app user experience of salary negotiations in the film industry. With the tension and eventual appreciation between Anderson and Hackman serving as a backdrop, this story highlights the importance of clear communication and understanding in creative collaborations.

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