Not to mention the previous period for the time being, CAA has only sold more than 150 movies in just over four years since 85 years, and the market share of TV dramas has been occupied by it by more than one-third. Therefore, the turmoil during this period of time was completely caused by the resentment of the squeezed competitors and the producers who had compressed their profit margins, knowing that they could not have too much impact on the unlisted CAA, but they still couldn't help but spit and vomit disgustingly.

In Eric's view, CAA's key to success is its unique business model, so even if Michael Ovitz leaves CAA, it can continue to grow. Although there are many people in the media who have tried to uncover the reasons for the growth of CAA, they are only some specious analyses, and most of them fail to get to the point.

So Eric moved this thought, such a good opportunity, how could he not take the opportunity to step on it, if it wasn't for CAA, the original would have been able to make Zuò with the original cast, although Eric is full of confidence in Al Pacino's acting skills, but he is also worried from time to time, afraid that replacing the original Richard Gere will affect the box office of the movie, but fortunately, the result is not bad. And then, when Cruise and Hanks were invited, CAA made a series of moths, so that now that the supporting roles have all been confirmed and the preparations are almost completed, the two main male protagonists have not yet been completely completed.

"Since you don't have any objections, then I'll let Alan contact the newspaper to publish it?"

"Hmm," Kapoor nodded, but suddenly added, "Don't worry, give me a copy first, I'm going to study it carefully, maybe I can make some optimizations to the working mode of the UTA." ”

"Whatever you want," Eric nodded, got up and turned on the photocopier in his office, and said as he copied, "Actually, Kapoor, at least in the next few years, I don't plan to expand the scale of the UTA too much, because my strength is not enough. You don't know, a few days ago, when I was looking for the scenery, I found out how weak my background is, I took a fancy to the National Bank Building, and wanted to shoot a few scenes on the rooftop, but after contacting the other party, the management department of the building directly rejected me, saying that it was afraid of affecting the normal order of the enterprises in the building, and did not even give me a chance to lobby. And when Columbia sent the producer over, it was just a few phone calls and a meeting with their supervisor. Originally, I was complacent about the achievements of my previous films, but now the more I think about it, the more ridiculous I become, I am just a little loach. ”

Kapoor advised, "Eric, you don't have to, you're doing a good job now." Think about your age, you are not yet nineteen years old, right, how many people can achieve a net worth of hundreds of millions at your age, with their own hands. ”

"Heh, this is the same rhetoric as Jeffrey advised me," Eric smiled and handed the copied manuscript to Capper, "Take it, by the way, it's Oscar in a few days, you can help me prepare, I'm too busy." I had to go to a rehearsal in the past two days, and I shouldn't have agreed to be an award presenter in the first place. ”

"I really don't know how to say hello, those little stars do all kinds of dirty things in order to show their faces at the Oscars, but you are troublesome to the award presenters." Kapoor smiled and said, "Is your girlfriend confirmed?" ”

"I originally wanted to take Jane Liang to appear, Xiao 丨 Niu originally said to return to Los Angeles at the end of the month, but she called last night and said that she might not be able to come back, and she had to wait until the beginning of April, anyway, the time is not very sure, let her go, if not, I will take Drew like the last Golden Globe Awards."

Kapoor replied and said he understood: "By the way, I received another film that I want to invite Drew to participate in, I think the book is good, do you want to continue to push it?" ”

"Push it, I don't plan to let Drew take on any movies in the past two years."

Kapoor nodded, pondered for a moment, and said, "If that's the case, then I don't want to take Drew with you Oscar." It's a good opportunity to get the word out, you can take Miss Madsen, or the little British beauty you picked last week, who has been approved by Al and Martin, and oh, and Brooke Littles, for the sake of your investment in the promotion of the film, I would like you to take one of the three of them. ”

"So ......"

Eric looked down and thought for a while, the one who needed this opportunity the most should be Virginia, she needed to hold up the movie alone, and showing her face on the Oscar red carpet would be of great benefit to her. With Cruise and Hanks on it, it doesn't matter if Brooke Shields goes or not.

"Then Vicky, you tell her to prepare."

Kapoor raised an eyebrow, and then said seriously, "No problem, I'll help her prepare." But, Eric, you'd better not use such affectionate addresses of Miss Madsen in front of outsiders. ”

"Uh...... noticing that although Capper had a businesslike tone, there was obvious banter in his eyes, and Eric coughed awkwardly and said, "Okay, I'll pay attention." ”

After Capper leaves, Eric gives Alan the manuscript to contact the newspaper and continues to work until the end of the day, when he drives to Hanks' appointment.

In a high-end restaurant in Beverly Hills, after meeting with Hanks, Eric did not rush to mention the matter of poaching, but chatted, although Hanks had a premonition of Eric's purpose for finding himself, he didn't think it was a good idea to change jobs to UTA. I'm also happy to talk to Eric about this topic that interests him.

Because of CAA's offer without profit sharing, Hanks' contract with Firefly can be signed in a few days, so Hanks' participation is already a sure thing.

"Actually, I originally intended to set Sean as a civilian police officer who had to quit the Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) because of an injury, and became a civilian police officer who was not willing to be lonely. But I think that if this setting is pointed out in the movie, it will definitely be difficult for the audience to accept, so I decided to completely blur this setting to give the audience some room for imagination. ”

Hanks put down the dishes, wiped the corners of his mouth, and asked curiously: "Didn't we discuss this issue in our last discussion, and we also made a new setting for Sean's background." By the way, you didn't seem to mention this detail last time? ”

"Because it's a bit ...... Evil, haven't you read the script, the reason why Sean doesn't pick up girls and doesn't go to nightclubs and doesn't start a family is related to his injury, and he doesn't want to delay other women. ”

Hanks was stunned for a moment, but quickly understood, and grinned: "This setting is indeed ...... It's a little hard to accept, and if it were me, I'd rather make Sean's background a little blurred. ”

While the two chatted, it took more than half an hour to finish dinner, and Eric called the waiter to take away the dishes and replace them with coffee, before saying, "Tom, actually, I invited you to dinner tonight because of ......"

A gentle Hanks took the initiative to interrupt Eric's words this time: "Eric, I think I have developed well in CAA, so I have no plans to change brokerage companies for the time being." ”

"Don't you want to hear my terms first?" Eric was not angry and continued with a smile.

"It's nothing more than a lower rake, and the CAA doesn't have a very high commission for me, Eric. If I suddenly change agencies, I don't know how long it will take me to adjust to the new environment. And, to be honest, I know that Caple Sid is a very capable agent, but the size of the UTA is too small, and the two A-list superstars of Al Pacino and Julia Roberts already occupy most of the resources, I don't think the UTA can spare enough energy for me. ”

Eric was surprised by Hanks' coherent analysis, but after thinking about it, he understood that although Hanks looked simple, how could the actor who could achieve great achievements in Hollywood in his memory not be a smart person.

"Let's listen to my conditions first, it's not a reduction in the commission or anything like that, it's the lowest trick." Eric smiled and stretched out the five fingers of his right hand and waved: "As long as you jump to UTA, in the next ten years, I can arrange at least five films for you with a box office of over 100 million." ”

Hanks' eyes finally widened in surprise, five films with a box office of over 100 million in ten years, what is that concept? Tom Cruise has only had one box office of more than 100 million since his debut in 81 for nearly ten years, because of the appearance of Eric's one, the box office is still less than 80 million, whether it can break 100 million, and it still depends on how much box office it can bring to the movie after the Oscars.

"Is it a local box office?" Hanks subconsciously asked.

Eric laughed: "Of course, within ten years, at least five movies that have grossed more than 100 million in North America," thought for a moment and added: "And all of them are male leads." ”

"But ......" Hanks was not carried away by Eric's promise: "How can I believe that what you say is true, although your previous movies have exceeded 100 million at the box office, it doesn't mean that you will still be like this in the future." ”

"We can sign a secret contract, if within ten years, I can't arrange at least five movies for you that break 100 million at the box office, then I can pay you a lot of money," Eric said without hesitation: "Of course, you also have to star in a certain number of movies, if you sign a contract and just sit back and wait for the money, then I will definitely not pay compensation." ”

Hanks was amused by Eric's last sentence: "Of course I won't, I like to act in movies, if I can't continue to be an actor, I really don't know how to live, you have to understand, a person is used to something, suddenly stop, it is estimated that it will be boring to the point of wanting to die." ”

"So, do you agree?"

Hanks still shook his head: "Eric, although your words make me very moved, I still won't agree so lightly, if I change jobs, but you can't fulfill your promise, then how much compensation can I get in ten years?" Ten million, or twenty million, that's nothing compared to the loss of my career, well, if nothing else, I'll leave first, this dinner is a good meal, Eric, if you have time, I'll treat you. ”

"$100 million!" Eric sat in his seat and didn't move, staring at Hanks and saying, "One hundred million dollars, Tom, if I can't fulfill my promise, then I'll compensate you for one hundred million dollars, and we can sign a contract and find an intermediary notary to do the notarization." I can even set up a fund and put $100 million into it in advance. Even if your salary rises to $10 million in the future, you still need to shoot at least one movie a year to earn 100 million, which is enough to show my sincerity, right? ”

Hanks was finally a little moved, and his movements in the coat became a little slow: "Eric, are you serious?" ”

"Of course, and you know, I'm sure I can afford that money right now."

"Well, I need to think about it." Hanks still didn't nod.

"Well, I'm waiting for your good news." Although Eric was a little disappointed, he smiled and made a please.

Hanks put on his coat and gave Eric a strange look before walking out of the restaurant.

Eric sat in his seat in a daze, took a sip of his coffee in disappointment, and was about to settle the bill when Hanks' figure suddenly appeared in front of him again.

"Eric, since you can take out 100 million as a bet, I don't understand why I should hesitate," Hanks sat down opposite Eric, waved his hand, and with a bit of pride: "This bet, I followed!" ”