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"Don't you want to have a broader platform?" Pat Kingsley looked at Matthew and asked rhetorically, "CAA's mode of operation and the resources at its disposal, looking at the whole of Hollywood, no agency can match." ”

CAA is indeed the boss of the industry, and Matthew knows that very well.

Pat Kingsley added, "Your angel agency couldn't have provided you with better resources, and your agent, Helen Herman, had only learned to be a superficial receiver at CAA, and if it weren't for the network her father Michael Rosenfeld built up back then, she would have been able to do what she is now?"

Matthew was just listening, not answering.

He learned last year that Helen Herman's father, Michael Rosenfeld, was one of the five founders of CAA, but his name was far from being as good as Michael Ovitz and Ron Meyer, and after CAA became stronger, he was also pushed out of the core layer of CAA by Michael Ovitz, and now it can basically be said to be retired.

Helen Herman's surname comes from her grandmother, and when he asked, Helen Herman said a similar reason to Nicolas Cage.

However, he had heard Amanda talk about it before, which involved issues such as the divorce of Helen Herman's parents, and this kind of family conflict in other people's families was not easy to ask about.

Helen Herman has been able to achieve what she is now, and her father's network has really played a role.

But Matthew is well aware that Helen Herman is not what Pat Kingsley says she is.

Pat Kingsley's words continued, "Matthew, you can look at CAA's client list, 80% of Hollywood's best stars are now under CAA, and most of them are CAA who single-handedly pushed them to the position of A-list stars!"

She suddenly asked, "Don't you want to be on the front lines, or be a superstar like Tom Cruise?"

"Yes, very much!" Matthew didn't hide it at all, "I always want to be a superstar!"

"Has the angel agency ever produced a superstar?Does Helen Herman have experience with superstars?" Pat Kingsley is very confident that in recent years, CAA has developed more rapidly after getting rid of the throes of Michael Owitz's departure, and poaching people can be described as easy and normal, she slowed down her tone, pointed to herself and said, "These, CAA has, I have more!"

Matthew nodded slightly, because what Pat Kingsley said was not wrong at all.

CAA's position in the entertainment brokerage industry is obvious, and Pat Kingsley is definitely a first-line super agent.

Frankly speaking, Matthew is still a little tempted, under normal circumstances, between Angel Agency and CAA, between Helen Herman and Pat Kingsley, 99% of people would choose CAA and Pat Kingsley.

Matthew didn't hide his excitement, and Pat Kingsley also saw it, saying, "When I first took over Tom Cruise, his status in the industry was about the same as yours, and I brought him to the superstar position!"

This middle-aged woman, with a completely different style and temperament from Helen Herman's relatively reserved type, "You should know that my collaboration with Tom Cruise is over, and I need a new candidate with enough potential to fill the vacancy of Tom Cruise's departure." ”

Hearing this, Matthew asked tentatively, "Push me to the superstar position?"

Pat Kingsley was very serious and said very confidently, "That's it!"

Matthew raised his hand and pinched his chin, which anyone would say, and Helen Herman was also pushing him to the superstar position.

But to help a second-tier star become a superstar, it doesn't rely on mouth cannons.

He looked at Pat Kingsley and asked tentatively, "Do you have a specific plan?"

Pat Kingsley came to the company on behalf of CAA, and naturally she was prepared, saying, "CAA will tailor a plan for you." I can tell you a little bit about it. ”

"Okay. "Matthew is interested, if CAA is really sincere and the plan is suitable for his development, it is not impossible to change jobs," let's talk about it. ”

Pat Kingsley asked rhetorically, "Matthew, what's your biggest flaw?"

Matthew didn't quite understand what she meant, "Downside?"

If you want to talk about shortcomings, he really has too many shortcomings, such as greedy for money and lustful, seeing the wind and steering the rudder, inconsistent appearance, low morality, and even some forgetting profit......

"Celebrity!" Pat Kingsley said dryly, "you're short of heavyweight awards!"

She explained, "With your current commercial appeal, if you can have a Golden Globe Award, a performance award at one of the three major European film festivals or an Oscar for acting, you will definitely not be a second-tier star!"

Matthew nodded slightly, "You have a point......

It's a pity that he doesn't want to take this road.

Pat Kingsley didn't know this at all, after all, the awards she said had a huge attraction for most actors.

"Helen Herman is clearly cheating on you. Pat Kingsley knows how to dig people very well, some things don't need the other party to believe immediately, but they can plant a seed, and she doesn't say it casually, but carefully prepares, "Matthew, your current route is too business-oriented and ignores awards. Business reflects your appeal, and awards highlight style, both of which develop at the same time......"

She smiled and said, "Let's put it this way, Matthew, as long as the Pirates of the Caribbean series can guarantee the box office performance of the first installment, you won't have a problem with your commercial appeal." ”

Matthew suddenly felt that the time he spent at the café was a waste.

Sure enough, Pat Kingsley talked about CAA's so-called tailor-made superstar program for him, "CAA and I both believe that in terms of business, in addition to the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series, you don't need to take on other types of commercial films, you should turn your energy to the awards, as long as the "Pirates of the Caribbean" sequel can have the box office results of the first part, you will spend another four to five years to get a heavyweight acting award, superstar is not a problem." ”

Matthew nodded slightly, feeling that there was no need to continue talking, and said, "I understand. ”

"You can think about it. Of course, Pat Kingsley didn't think Matthew would be able to answer immediately, saying, "I and the CAA are very sincere, and the commission can be reduced to five percent." ”

Matthew didn't want to get into too much trouble with CAA, who was very powerful in Hollywood, and he vaguely heard Helen Herman say that she would return to CAA or something in the future.

"Very good conditions. Matthew didn't say what he was thinking, and said politely, "Ms. Kingsley, I'll think about it seriously." ”

Pat Kingsley smiled confidently again, "Alright, I'm waiting for your good news." ”

With that, she handed a business card to Matthew.

Matthew took it, solemnly put it away, stood up and said goodbye, "That's all for today." ”

Pat Kingsley also stood up and shook his hand goodbye.

Matthew stopped staying, and when he went out of the café, he vaguely saw a paparazzi hiding in the distance to take pictures, speculating that his meeting with Pat Kingsley might soon be exposed.

It is also possible that the paparazzi was arranged by the CAA, and the media was used to urge him to throw himself into the arms of the CAA.

It is difficult for most small brokerage companies to keep stars, and the generous conditions offered by large companies such as CAA and William Morris are often difficult for second-tier stars who have not long become famous to refuse.

For example, if you want to win acting awards such as the Golden Globe and Oscars, even if you are only nominated, you have a much better chance of being at a big agency.

Matthew remembers reading a statistic that more than 90 percent of the Oscars of the last decade have gone into the pockets of clients of major agencies such as CAA and William Morris.

If he is interested in an Oscar for Best Actor, CAA and Pat Kingsley, who has run Nicole Kidman to the top, are indeed good choices.

got into the Mercedes-Benz big G parked in the roadside parking space, Matthew did not immediately start the car and leave, sat in the driver's seat and thought for a while, since he had no intention of switching to CAA, he could inform Helen Herman, not to mention other aspects, it was also good for his contract with the angel agency.

His first three-year contract with Angel Brokerage is about to expire, and Helen Herman's brokerage percentage was 8% before, and he can use CAA to poach the wall, which can completely reduce the broker's commission in future negotiations.

Suddenly, Matthew felt that it was a good thing that someone would come to dig him, like William Morris or something, and they all hurried over to dig him.

In this way, he could easily reduce Helen Herman's agent to five percent.

Thinking of this, Matthew directly dialed Helen Herman's mobile phone, and after answering it, he said, "Helen, it's me." To tell you one thing, Pat Kingsley, a well-known agent under CAA, has just approached me. ”

The voice on the other end of the phone was still quiet, "You agreed?"

"No! Of course I refused!" Matthew said righteously, "Am I that kind of person? I have a very contractual spirit! You are not only my agent, I also regard you as a partner and a good friend, how can you poach me in a small company like CAA?"

Helen Herman over there was silent for a moment before she said, "I hope what you think in your heart is the same as what you say." ”

Matthew didn't say anything more, enough to say, he talked to Helen Herman a few more words, started the car, hung up the phone, and drove towards the office.

The time is getting closer to the Oscars, and the plan he is preparing to start in earnest, and he is ready to go all out to pursue Charlize Theron......

Now more than half a year has passed since the original Stuart Townsend incident, and there is a gap of more than half a year, and no one will think that he is a third party involved or something.

For the sake of sensational effect, Matthew prepared a big campaign.