Exploiting Hollywood 1980

"Ed and I are old acquaintances. He was my assistant director back then." Zeffirelli said to everyone, as if explaining to the CAA people why he couldn't switch jobs.

"Those were really good times, Good Old Days." Ed Limato echoed, "You introduced me to my first agent job, Franco."

"Ha, Ashley-Famous Agency. I knew Ted Ashley at that time. His company had just merged with Famous Artists Agency and needed young people."

Paula Wagner and Richard Lovett exchanged glances quickly. Neither of the two CAA employees expected Limato to come. This old star agent of William Morris was well-known in Hollywood and was known for his thoughtful service to clients. It seems that the action of poaching Zeffirelli needs to be re-evaluated. They didn't know about the origin of the director and the agent in advance.

"Today's agents have a tendency to regard clients as a commodity to help their own careers. I still think that clients are objects that need service." Ed Limato finished talking about his history with Zeffirelli, changed the subject, and began to take the initiative to attack.

"Young people, you should open your eyes and don't look for an agent who puts his interests before yours." As he spoke, his eyes swept back and forth between Tom Cruise, Ronald, and Michelle Pfeiffer.

Paula Wagner's eyebrows were raised, and her round face, which was originally amiable, became fierce, and she was about to fight back. She had finally signed Tom Cruise, and her intention was similar to what Limato said.

How much money can an agent make just by serving clients? Only by being closely tied to the top male stars can you achieve a leap in life. Now she can't sign famous male stars, so she can only look for potential new stars like Tom Cruise.

Ed Limato actually wants to poach Tom? This Italian keeps saying that he should treat clients like Faily, but in fact he is very aggressive and wants to poach people as soon as he opens his mouth.

Before Paula could speak, another voice rang out. The first to respond was the low-key Richard Lovett:

"The interests of agents and clients are naturally tied together. Only when clients can make more money can we make more. Considering the careers of our clients is the only way to improve our own careers."

This was very well said. Tom Cruise smiled and agreed, while Ronald was thoughtful.

Richard Lovett hadn't finished speaking yet, "For example, Sylvester Stallone, who you represent, can achieve another leap in his acting career and become a top star in Hollywood if he is managed by CAA."

"Boy, your skills are still a little immature. You should say this kind of thing in front of the person involved." Ed Limato laughed, "Your CAA's idea has crossed the line. Helping clients plan their careers, do you think you know them better than your clients themselves?"

"Why don't you come to CAA to take a look? I know it's hard to believe, but CAA's model can indeed help clients better plan their careers."

As soon as Richard said this, Ed Limato was also surprised by his appetite. This is not to poach clients in person, but to poach Limato and all his clients together.

"Boy, you've crossed the line. Michael (Ovitz) should have said this to me personally. Hahaha..."

After that, Limato stopped talking about the agent business, and everyone talked about the movie "Endless Love".

Peter Gubel only cared about the central character of the film, the heroine Jed, and a minor character Billy. The director and Ronald were both there, which had enough influence on the casting. During the chat, it was basically determined that Tom Cruise would play the role.

Michelle Pfeiffer looked at Paula and Tom with a little envy. With a hard-working and professional agent, it didn't seem so difficult to get the role.

Ronald noticed Pfeiffer's expression, thought about it, and deliberately brought up the topic of the female lead casting:

"How is the female lead casting going now? Is Mr. Guber still insisting on Brooke Shields?"

"Young man," WMA agent Ed Limato pointed at Ronald, "You are too ambitious. Are you going to fight for the female lead for your client right away? It's better to proceed step by step."

"You misunderstood, Ed." Director Zeffirelli said, "Ronald is my casting assistant. He is also a director. Have you seen the recent Chewels gum commercial? It's his work."

"He is my client and a screenwriter." Richard Lovett hurried to defend his territory.

"So that's how it is. He is really young and promising." Ed Limato praised, and his eyes couldn't help but look at the remaining Michelle Pfeiffer.

"Michelle participated in the early audition for the female lead. I wonder if there will be any candidates in the next two days? Mr. Director." Ronald changed the subject and left Limato alone.

"Debra Winger is not stunning enough, and she has black hair. She doesn't like to dye her hair, and seems a little difficult to work with." Zeffirelli is a talkative person outside of work.

"But there is a blonde girl who is very competitive the next day. She is a student at the University of Connecticut. Her name is Meg."

Ronald hasn't heard the name Meg for a long time, but the blonde girl doesn't seem to be her.

Zeffirelli took out a small notebook and put on the glasses that were hung on his chest with a necklace. "By the way, her name is Meg Ryan."

"Compared with Michelle?" Ronald asked.

"Meg Ryan is sweet, while Ms. Pfeiffer is more sexy." Zeffirelli did not comment.

"What? You are Michelle Pfeiffer?"

Ed Limato was surprised. "I've heard of you. Did you play a role in ABC's police drama B.A.D. Cats?"

"Yes, I played Agent Samantha. But only in the first season." Michelle Pfeiffer tried to put on her best posture.

"Oh my God, I heard of a blonde girl. I thought she was the type of Marilyn Monroe. I didn't expect you to be slim. No wonder I didn't recognize you." Ed Limato laughed and turned the topic to another direction.

Paula Wagner was going to book a room for Tom in the hotel. She was very wary of Limato when she just signed the contract. When he was in New York, she tried to keep Tom under her control.

Richard and Paula, with Tom, waited for a taxi to go back to the Holiday Inn. Ronald and Michelle Pfeiffer were waiting at the door for the waiter to drive the car. Zeffirelli and his agent were also waiting for their cars.

Ed Limato's car arrived first. Seeing that the CAA people were far away, he quickly approached Ronald and handed him a business card, "This is my business card. Tell me your and Michelle's phone numbers."

Ronald picked up his business card that he had prepared long ago and handed it over, "It has my apartment phone number."

Limato handed a dollar to the waiter who drove the car, took Director Zeffirelli into the car, and waved goodbye to Ronald and Michelle.

…

Michelle Pfeiffer came out of the bathroom, wrapped in a bath towel, and wiped her hair with a large towel, "Ronnie, why do you have Lix soap here? Which girl left it? I know some people in the film and television industry play too much, but I don't want to be with another girl..."

"You think too much." Ronald opened his arms and patted the sofa next to him, motioning Pfeiffer to sit next to him, then let her head rest on his legs, picked up the towel, and began to dry Pfeiffer's hair.

"This is what my cousins ​​use. They lived here with me before, but I bought them a small apartment with the money from the commercials, so they moved in."

Pfeiffer leaned on Ronald's legs, with his silky hair draped over the sofa. Ronald used gentle strength to help him dry his hair slowly. The heat from his body, which had been exercising for many years, radiated through his clothes to Pfeiffer's body, making her feel very comfortable.

After drying her hair, Pfeiffer opened her eyes and met Ronald's gaze, looking at her with burning eyes. Pfeiffer was a little embarrassed, and she hooked her hands around Ronald's neck. The two kissed again. This time the kiss lasted a little longer, far exceeding the Hayes Rule that Hollywood kisses should not exceed three seconds.

Pfeiffer was so hot from the kiss that he simply stood up and sat on Ronald. Both of them had high noses, so they had to stagger when kissing.

After kissing again, Pfeiffer gently moved his nose close to Ronald's nose. The two breathed and looked at each other, and they both felt an unprecedented stimulation.

Pfeiffer's face turned red, her breath became hotter, and the smell of Lux soap emanated from her body, which was very pleasant. Ronald held her waist, maintaining a kissing posture, and was a little intoxicated.

"Do you need girls to take the initiative in everything?" Pfeiffer hit him and took Ronald's hand and placed it on the seam of the bath towel.

"I'm waiting for a very important call about your future."

Hearing this, Pfeiffer opened his big blue eyes that had been closed and stared at Ronald, as if asking, "Really? Or is this your way of flirting? It's really special."

"Ring, ring, ring..." The phone rang at the right time.

Ronald still looked at Pfeiffer, and reached out to pick up the telephone receiver next to the sofa, "This is Ronald."

"Ed Limato, can you and Miss Michelle Pfeiffer come to the Peninsula Hotel at 8 o'clock tomorrow morning? I want to sign an agent agency agreement with her."

"Tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock, the Peninsula Hotel, find Mr. Limato. Got it, I'll take her there."

Pfeiffer, who was clinging to Ronald, was so happy to hear his answer. Stallone's agent wanted to sign a contract with him, and Pfeiffer was excited to get up and celebrate. The posture was wrong, his legs softened, and he leaned on Ronald again.

Ronald felt that the beautiful girl in his arms was very excited. He held Pfeiffer's waist with one hand, lowered his head and tilted his head, and kissed Pfeiffer's nose at an angle. With the other hand, he held the receiver to find the location of the phone.

"Hello, did you hear me? The Peninsula Hotel, tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock, I'll be waiting in the lobby tomorrow..."

Click, click, Ronald looked for a place twice, finally found the phone base, and hung up the phone.

"Um..." Michelle Pfeiffer finally got what she wanted.