On July 20, Wang Jie, who had rested, took Sophie Marceau into the crew of "Brave Death Island" with the reluctance of the women.

The protagonist of the film, biological weapons scientist Stanley Goosby, still found Nicolas Cage, saying that when did the high-spirited kid of the Coppola family become the king of bad movies? Wang Jie thought about it for a while and then ignored it, anyway, it has nothing to do with him. Brigadier General of the United States Marine Corps, who has made outstanding military achievements, has a strong sense of justice, and has led troops to participate in major battles such as the Vietnam War and the Gulf War. General Hammer's long-time subordinate, loyal Major Wang Jie, sent someone to contact Tom Baxter, who also happily signed a performance contract. FBI Director Jim Womack contacted John Spencer, who happily signed a contract and was delighted to be working with a Hollywood superdirector. Wang Jie remembered that the information in the supercomputer had recorded that the actor of John Mason, the preferred actor of the original time and space "Brave Island" crew, was Arnold Schwarzenegger, and it was only after the governor gave up because of the conflict over the film contract that Connally was temporarily found to replace him, Wang Jie asked people to send an invitation to CAA, after all, the setting of the former British agent, and there was no more suitable candidate than Sean Connery in a short period of time, and after only waiting for a day, CAA replied, and the two sides agreed to meet at the headquarters of Industrial Light and Magic.

It's just that Wang Jie didn't expect that when he and Sophie Marceau appeared in the reception room, they were an acquaintance in front of them.

"William, it's a pleasure to see you again. ”

It was CAA giant Martin Bob who came over to shake his hand, and Wang Jie put on a polite and polite smile, "Martin, it's a pleasure to see you." ”

By the time Charles Rowan, Sean Connery's exclusive agent, shook hands with him, Wang Jie had already figured out that CAA implemented multi-agent cross-management for big-name stars, and important customers like Sean Connery with old qualifications must be in the hands of top agents like Martin Bob.

Maybe one of Sean Connery's condominium agents is Michael Ovitz. In recent years, Michael Ovitz has a very bad sense of Wang Jie, Wang Jie not only stripped off the sports broker separately and let Monica Bellucci be in charge of management, but also did not care about CAA's packaging business, Michael Ovitz asked Wang Jie more than once to package his film business, but he sternly refused. Although Michael Ovitz has introduced multiple capitals in the hope of thinning Wang Jie's shares over the years, Wang Jie still occupies nearly half of CAA's shares, making him helpless.

After sitting down, Wang Jie didn't speak, and he looked like he was listening to Charles Rowan's statement.

"Sean was interested in the character of Mason, and CAA was also interested in the movie "Death Island". ”

Hearing this, Wang Jie didn't go around in circles, and said directly: "Say, Martin, what are your conditions?"

"Quite simply, CAA is bullish on the film's earnings prospects. ”

With the scarce resources that the crew urgently needs, Martin Bob is full of confidence, "Except for you, William, the director, I will hand over the crew to CAA for package operation." ”

Without waiting for the two to react, he said to Wang Jie again: "There is another request, modify the character of Gusby to make him more in line with Tom's image." ”

"And ......," he held up a finger, "Sean asked for money to join the group, $10 million!"

Sophie Marceau and Wang Jie glanced at each other, and Wang Jie was almost angry.

CAA Package Services, Sean Connelly and Tom Cruise joining the crew, and the former joining the ranks of investors, these conditions seem to be easy to impress others.

But these conditions are simply an insult to Wang Jie, even if other people are directors, the crew will be all CAA people in the future, plus Sean Connery is a super big name, if there is a contradiction, then the director's situation can be imagined.

Wang Jie didn't hesitate and stared at Martin Bob, "Martin, have you gone out with your brains, do you know who I am." ”

Martin Bob, who was calm and relaxed, was stunned, and then returned to normal, he had received inside information, and the person who proposed Sean Connery was Wang Jie, why is it now......

"William, this is Hollywood. He spoke slowly, with a clear sense of oppression in his tone, "It's a place where seniority is important, and actors like Sean are rare. ”

"That's right, it's Hollywood. Wang Jie replied coldly: "There is no one who cannot be replaced." ”

Charles Rowan looked at Wang Jie and then at Martin Bob, and wisely chose to be silent for the time being.

"Former British agent?" Martin Bob's tone was slightly mocking, "With all the actors in Hollywood combined, is there a more suitable candidate than Sean?"

He changed his oppressive tone again, "You change the script? Change Mason's character setting? Then many aspects need to be overturned and restarted! CAA will also release the news that Sean likes the role of a British agent, but you refused, and when the film is released, everyone will compare this character with Sean, and a failed role will inevitably lead to a failed movie!"

This is almost a threat, even if Wang Jie changes the script, with CAA's ability and media relations, he will hype up this matter, as long as there are any roles such as agents in the film, the audience will naturally compare them with Sean Connery, among the existing actors, who can not be completely compared to him? Wang Jie really couldn't think of it for a while.

Sean Connery is an actor of this type, although his acting skills are of a medium level at best, but he is indeed a scarce resource in Hollywood, and Wang Jie has to admit it.

The reason why CAA was so strong in the face of Hollywood studios in the late 80s and early 90s was because they had a lot of scarce resources in their hands, and these resources were often the guarantee of blockbuster films.

Wang Jie glanced at Martin Bob mockingly.

"Martin, did Michael Ovitz let you test me, or did you make your own decisions? ”

Without waiting for Martin Bob to say anything more, Wang Jie said to Sophie Marceau: "Inform me that in the future, Lianmei, Disney, Fox and other film and television companies under my company, including the media, will completely ban Sean Connery." ”

Ignoring Martin Bob's stunned expression, Wang Jie and Sophie Marceau left the office directly, leaving only Martin Bob and falling into a dead silence alone.

The CAA is strong now, but they are definitely not popular in Hollywood, and their packaging service not only takes the cost of movies to a new level, but also meddles in the revenue sharing of movies that previously agencies couldn't access, and they are veritable vampires in the eyes of all studios.

A movie giant once complained that the production costs of Hollywood movies are rising because CAA is playing tricks.

Although Wang Jie is the largest shareholder of CAA, most of his profits are produced by his film companies.

Now Hollywood is willing to accept CAA's packaging services because they can bring profits, and in the future, CAA's packaging services will lose in terms of commercial productions, because they are insatiable and move the interests of too many companies.

"Charles. Wang Jie said directly to the casting director: "Starting tomorrow, we will arrange for others to join the group first." ”

"And what about John Mason?" said Charles, "do we need an audition?"

"Are there no other suitable actors?" Wang Jie asked, "We can choose from other actors in Hollywood who are over fifty or sixty years old." ”

"Roger Moore......" Charles asked hesitantly, "or any other retired 007 actor?"

“007？”

Hearing Charles's words, Wang Jie's mind began to filter the Bond movies he had watched, as well as the actors who had played them.

Sophie Marceau, who was next to her, said: "Let's hold a wide audition for this role, I think there is always a suitable one, and besides, your film will be up to you." ”

Wang Jie thought for a long time, and suddenly had a flash of inspiration, "How did I forget Old Man Zeng Jiang!"