I’m in Hollywood - Chapter 54

[Chapter 53 I hope you have the confidence to keep rejecting]

Since the news of Drew’s overnight stay at Eric’s house broke, many newspapers hyping it up have seen a surge in sales.

So during this time, there were no less paparazzi around Eric.

The news quickly appeared in the newspapers the day after the brokerage was acquired.

The Los Angeles Metropolis Daily directly analyzed the incident:

“It’s hard to understand why Eric Williams chose to buy Kapoor Sheed’s agency, although Kapoor Sheed is a capable agent but he was kicked out of CAA because of his conflict with Michael Ovitz, and he was struggling in the Hollywood agent circle. It is rumored that Kapoor Heeder planned to sell the agency and go to Europe to develop. It was Eric Williams. Stress resolutely let him stay. It seems that our young miracle director has been carried away by success, and we do not know how serious the consequences of angering the behemoth of CAA will be.”

And “The Hollywood Reporter” Focused on Eric’s increased agency commission:

“The first thing Eric Williams announced when he took over the agency, according to a signed actor who changed his name to United Elite , is to increase the brokerage commission to the highest value of ten percent stipulated by federal law. Eric Williams will definitely give priority to the actors of his brokerage company when he shoots movies in the future. Seventeen” or “Home Alone”, even if the commission is increased to 20%, it is enough to attract many actors who are eager to be famous. But obviously this assumption is impossible, the movie is like a gamble, No director can win all the time. So I can be sure that Eric Williams’ new company will hardly survive a year.”

Other newspapers also downplayed Eric’s acquisition. Some reporters even sent out interview invitations to Michael Ovitz in order to maximize the popularity of the matter.

And Michael Ovitz did not refuse as before. Although he did not come forward, he asked his assistant to make a speech for him, to the effect that he was very optimistic about the potential of Eric Williams, the young director, and hoped that both parties could There is a possibility of cooperation.

This passage seems ordinary, but the media gave another diametrically opposite interpretation. This is the veiled warning from the head of CAA to Eric Williams: as long as the other party is still with Kapoor Sid It is difficult for the two sides to cooperate with each other.

Of course, this is just some media speculation.

Immediately afterwards, Eric’s second film “Pretty Woman” was announced through the media. The paparazzi with great powers did not take much time to dig out Eric’s attempt to invite Richard Gere to play the leading role. news.

This made many paparazzi excited again, because Richard Gere was one of CAA’s contracted artists at this time, and he was at a low point in his career. Under normal circumstances, the other party would accept Eric’s invitation 100%.

Therefore, once Richard Gere and Eric fail to cooperate successfully, the speculation about CAA banning Eric will also be confirmed.

…

In a newly renovated conference room of Firefly Films, Horner Wiley was sitting there drinking coffee leisurely. He is one of CAA’s gold brokers, and he has another identity: rationale Chuck Keel’s agent, which is why he’s here today.

The door of the conference room was pushed open, and a well-dressed Eric walked in. He stretched out his hand to Horner Willie with a smile and said, “I’m sorry, Mr. Willie, for keeping you waiting.”

“It’s okay,” Huo said .

Na Willie stood up slightly arrogantly,

shook hands with Eric, and quickly sat down by himself.

Eric frowned without a trace, sat down opposite Horner Wiley, and swept the conference room doubtfully: “Mr. Wiley, may I ask why Mr. Richard Gere didn’t come today? Is he the protagonist?” Horner Wiley shook his head and said, “Richard is busy with other things, and he

has

entrusted me to handle this matter.”

Ke still asked politely: “He should have read the script outline I sent to Mr. Richard Gere. I wonder what you think?”

Horner Wiley said: “Mr. Williams, Richard is still very satisfied with your script, but the salary you offered is only half a million dollars, which is very difficult to accept. You know, Richard’s “The Officer and the Gentleman” earned more than 100 million US dollars at the North American box office.”

Eric sneered in his heart, and another guy who thought himself a rookie: “Mr. Willie, I am young and have never heard of “The Officer” With the Gentleman, please tell me what year this movie was made, I’ll go back and get the videotape and have a good look.”

“1982,” Horner Wiley blurted out, seeing that there was no expression on Eric’s face. After covering up the banter too deeply, Horner Wiley knew that he had been tricked.

The remuneration of Hollywood movie stars is not the higher the box office of the movie at the peak period, the higher the net worth will always be.

Instead, it is calculated based on factors such as box office, awards, and personal exposure that he has performed in movies in recent years.

“The Officer and the Gentleman” is already Richard Gere’s film seven years ago, and basically has no reference value as his current worth.

Before issuing the invitation, Eric had a full understanding of Richard Gere’s recent career. Mercy also only grossed $12 million at the box office.

And a recent cameo movie only got a total box office of 180,000 US dollars. You read that right, it is 180,000 US dollars. It is estimated that the producer did not even earn back the cameo fee.

So Eric’s $500,000 salary was even a bit high.

“Okay, Mr. Horner, since you are too few, let’s talk about your conditions.”

Horner Wiley’s face quickly returned to normal, and said: “Mr. Williams, in fact, we also pay half a million dollars. Not unacceptable. But, you should know where your problem is. Mr. Ovitz is not a stingy person, and as long as Kapoor Sheed leaves the United States, Mr. Ovitz will not target him again. It was a matter of course, but you left the other party on your own accord, which embarrassed Mr. Ovitz, so…”

Eric sneered: “So you threatened me with our cooperation and asked me to dismiss Kapoor, right? It’s ridiculous, forcing a person to leave his country, and shamelessly saying that he is big ”

Mr. Williams,” Horner Wiley’s face also turned cold: “Although you have achieved some achievements, don’t think too highly of yourself. In front of the huge CAA, UU reading www.sonicmtl.com You’re still just an ant. I hope you’re a smart guy and don’t do that juvenile thing.”

“What if I have to do it?”

“Then we’re sorry, Mr. Williams, don’t forget,” Stuart Runkel, the protagonist of Home Alone, is also a signed artist of CAA. If you are against CAA, don’t think about making the second part of Home Alone.”

“It seems that CAA has swelled to the point of forgetting. Your duty,” Eric still had a sneer on his face: “Don’t forget, you are a brokerage company, and you must put the interests of your clients first in everything you do. Only in this way can you survive for a long time.”

Horner Wiley retorted: “This does not need you to remind Mr. Williams, we have always been doing this, and even if we can’t agree, Richard will be compensated by the lead role in another movie. CAA’s most There is no shortage of high-quality movie projects.”

“Hopefully after the release of “Pretty Woman”, Mr. Richard Gere will still feel that he has been compensated enough,” Eric said with a hint of meaning in his tone, and stood up. Then he said: “Mr. Willie, there is no need for us to talk anymore. Please go back and tell Mr. Michael Ovitz that although in Hollywood, no one is irreplaceable. But as long as CAA has something I like Actor, I will continue to issue invitations, and I will not accept any binding conditions from CAA, I hope you have the confidence to continue to refuse.”

Horner Wiley gave Eric a cold look: “I also hope that you will not I regret today’s decision.” After speaking, the other party didn’t intend to say another word, picked up the briefcase and pushed the door straight away.

[End of this Chapter]