And this bad-tempered and difficult first 007, when other actors of the same age are struggling to continue, can repeatedly receive 20 million salary for the starring role in big productions, which will of course make others have ideas.

Although after entering the 21st century, because of the collective rise of Mesozoic stars, the old stars are outdated as a whole, and Sean Connery is no exception, but this kind of seniority and resource tilt within CAA still make customers who are not valued suffer.

Robert De Niro, who has been a member of CAA for more than ten years, is of course well aware of this situation, but he was a beneficiary before, but now, thirty years in Hedong and thirty years in Hexi, he has become a "victim".

"Bob, it's the 21st century, George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Will Smith and Little Plum, they must be the unstoppable next generation of stalwarts superstars, even CAA can't go against the times. ”

"Top stars occupy top resources, although CAA has rich resources and extensive connections, do you think they can still squeeze out many resources for you, or rather, for the veteran actors of your generation?"

Sid's words can be said to be on the heart of Robert De Niro, who has long been aware of the attitude of his agent team towards him, and after "The Line of Fire" in the mid-90s, he gradually faded out of the mainstream film stage.

If you can't receive a commercial film starring like "Sky Trap", you can bear it.

But after so many years, I haven't even won a decent literary film in the awards season, which has to complain about whether the CAA agent is incapable or careless.

After hearing Sid's words, Robert De Niro couldn't help but fall silent.

As the saying goes, facts speak louder than words, and although Sid's words are very convincing, what is even more convincing is what Robert De Niro has encountered and treated at CAA in recent years.

Although Robert De Niro has acted in many more films than Sean Connery in recent years, neither the salary nor the influence of the film can be compared with Meryl Streep.

This time, if it weren't for Sid's insistence on finding Robert De Niro and Al Pacino to play against each other, he would not have been able to join Sid's A-grade big-budget film.

Looking at Robert De Niro, who fell silent, Sid couldn't help but smile and pick up the wine glass and sipped, he believed that the old man would make the right choice.

After a moment, Robert De Niro looked up, "Sid, do you have Ali's contact information?"

"Of course. Sid smiled and took out the business card that had been prepared from his pocket and handed it over, "This is Ali's business card, after you go back to Los Angeles, just contact him directly, and he will explain to you in detail the situation and matters after that." ”

"Okay, oh, yes, Sid......" Robert De Niro looked at Sid without saying a word.

"Just ask if there's anything you want, Bob, although I'm not Ali himself, I can still call the shots about some things. Sid's words were tactful, but they were domineering.

Robert De Niro then asked, "Well, I also had a comedy starring in which it was a blockbuster, and it was all connected by CAA before, and if I transfer to Endeavor Elite, I'm afraid CAA will ......."

"Oh, what is it?" asked Sid.

"Meet My Father-in-law." ”

Speaking of which, "Meet My Father-in-law" is also the famous work of comedy star Ben Stiller, probably from this film, a generation of acting god Robert De Niro gradually "transformed" into a comedian.

It's sad.

"Which company produced this film?" asked Sid with a smile.

"Well, Universal. Robert De Niro replied.

"Oh-" Sid curled the corners of his mouth, "since it's universal, then you don't have to worry." ”

Although it was not clear what Sid meant, Robert De Niro nodded and diverted the topic.

"Sid, I'm curious. Now that the matter was settled, Robert De Niro also relaxed, and he looked at Sid curiously, "Sid, as the owner of a film company, how could you want to be a lobbyist for a brokerage company? ”

In fact, this is also one of the most puzzling things in the Hollywood circle, although Sid is a writer and director, he is also the big boss of the Fire Lion Group, and the so-called position determines thinking.

Therefore, it has always been difficult for the circle to understand that he can maintain such a close relationship with Ali Emmanuel, and even the two companies have always maintained close cooperation.

"It's simple. Sid took a sip of beer with a smile and said, "At the beginning, the agency only existed as a bridge between artists and film companies, but since CAA came up with the film packaging strategy, the dominance of film projects has shifted from the film company to CAA." ”

"So, if the CAA is stronger, then all the studios will be uncomfortable, and it's not just about the pay of movie stars. ”

Hearing Sid's words, Robert De Niro showed a disapproving expression.

"Hehe, Bob, you think I'm lying?" Sid asked lightly.

The old man took a sip of wine with a smile but no answer.

Sid quickly explained: "Let's put it this way, Bob, although the current Hollywood actor world is a pyramid, even if the salary of the members of the 20 million club is high, and the salary of newcomers who have just entered the circle is low, as a huge middle-level actor, it is still not a problem to get a million-level salary, right?"

"Well, that's true. Robert De Niro nodded in agreement.

"But if CAA continues to dominate, then only a handful of big-name superstars at the top will really benefit. Today they can shout out the 20 million club, then tomorrow, they can shout out 40 million, 60 million, or even 80 million salaries. ”

"But where do you think the money will come from?"

"The film company is not stupid, we will not pay so much more for nothing, just for an ethereal star appeal, even if this appeal exists, it is not worth spending so much real money in exchange. ”

"Even if it is to be given, it will never be given from us. You know what I mean? Bob. Sid held up his glass, squinting his eyes, and looked like he was drunk.

But Robert De Niro on the other side still didn't quite understand what Sid meant.

Sid then drunkenly explained: "The answer is very simple, Bob, we will only collect from you, that is, the middle-level actors who can still receive million-level salaries, if it really comes to that point, then the entire middle-level actors with million-level salaries, I am afraid that they will be 'wiped out'." ”