I’m in Hollywood

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 wrote an article analyzing the incident:

It's hard to understand why Eric Williams chose to buy Kapoor Sheed's agency, who was a capable agent, but because of his conflict with Michael Ovitz He was kicked out of CAA and was struggling in the Hollywood agent circle. It was rumored that Kapoor Heeder planned to sell the agency and go to Europe to develop, but Eric Williams was determined to keep him. It seems that, Our young Marvel director has been carried away by the success, and we don't know how serious the consequences of angering the behemoth of CAA will be.

The Hollywood Reporter focused on the fact that Eric increased the commission of the agency:

The first thing Eric Williams announced when he took over the company was to increase brokerage commissions to a maximum of 10 percent under federal law, according to an actor who signed on to the agency that changed its name to United Elite. Eric Williams will definitely give priority to the actors of his agency when he shoots movies in the future. If his works can always maintain the level of Back to Seventeen or Home Alone, even if the commission is increased to 100 Twenty out of ten is enough to make many actors who are eager to be famous. But obviously this assumption is impossible. Movies are like gambling, and no director can win all the time. So I can be sure that Eric It's going to be a tough year for Williams as a new company.

Other newspapers also looked down on Eric's acquisition, and some reporters even invited Michael Ovitz for an interview 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 has given another diametrically opposite interpretation. This is a subtle 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.

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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 has another identity: Richard 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 making you wait for a long time.

It's okay, Horner Willie stood up slightly arrogantly,

Shaking hands with Eric, he sat down quickly.

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? He's the protagonist, isn't he?

Horner Wiley shook his head and said, Richard is busy with other things, and he has entrusted me with this matter.

Although he already had a premonition in his heart, Eric 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 grossed over $100 million at the North American box office.

Eric sneered in his heart, another self-righteous guy who regarded himself as a rookie: Mr. Willie, I am young and have never heard of the movie The Officer and the Gentleman, may I ask which year this movie was filmed , I'll go back and find the video tape and take a good look.

In 1982, Horner Wiley blurted out, seeing that Eric's face did not hide too much banter, 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 value will always be. Instead, it is calculated based on factors such as box office, awards, and personal exposure that he has acted 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, half a million dollars is not unacceptable to us. However, you should know where your problem is. Mr. Ovitz is not a Stingy person, as long as Kapoor Sheed leaves the United States, then Mr. Ovitz will not target him again. It was a matter of course, but you kept the other party on your own initiative, which made Austrian Mr. Weitz is embarrassed, 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 Spend.

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, you are just an ant. I hope you are A wise man, don't do such juvenile things.

What if I have to do it?

Then we are very sorry, Mr. Williams, don't forget, the protagonist of Home Alone Stuart Runkel is now also a signed artist of CAA, if you are against CAA, don't think about the second part of Home Alone It came out smoothly.”

It seems that CAA has swelled to the point of forgetting its own duty, Eric still had a sneer on his face: Don't forget, you are a brokerage company, and all actions must put the interests of customers first. Only then 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 quality film projects.”

I hope that Mr. Richard Gere will still feel that he has been compensated enough after Pretty Woman is released, Eric said with a meaningful tone, stood up and continued: Mr. Willie, our There is no need to talk about it any more. Please go back and tell Mr. Michael Ovitz that although no one is irreplaceable in Hollywood. But as long as CAA has an actor I like, I will continue to send out invitations, and I will not accept any binding conditions from CAA, I hope you have the confidence to continue to refuse.

Horner Willie gave Eric a cold look: I also hope that you won't regret today's decision. After that, the other party didn't mean to say another word, picked up the briefcase and pushed the door directly And go.