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In the airport café, the waiter brought two cups of coffee and a glass of juice, and Murphy tipped, and instead of touching the coffee, he looked across the street at the agent who claimed to be from William Morris.

Martin Miller is also looking at Murphy, the other party is young beyond his expectations, although among his clients, there are also amazing young people, but that is an actor, and the director are completely different concepts, how many years has Hollywood not produced a young director who can get such a terrifying box office result at such an age?

If it weren't for the fact that the other party created such a terrifying return on investment ratio and was carrying an intern-like agent contract, William Morris would not have let him dig into the corner of CAA.

"Director Stanton," Martin Miller also didn't watch the coffee, "William Morris is very kind to invite you to join. ”

There is no need to cover up and beat around the bush in this kind of thing, and he came here to swing his hoe.

Carey Mulligan turned his head to look at Murphy, remembered the phone call made by James Franco's agent when he was in Australia, and found that his boyfriend turned into a sought-after commodity at some point.

William Morris's agent also checked the flights and ran to the airport to block them, as if he was afraid that Murphy would be snatched away by someone else.

Murphy smiled and said calmly, "Thank you and William Morris for your kindness, I am very happy to work with CAA now, and I have no plans to change the agency for the time being." ”

"As far as I know, you have an internship contract with CAA?" Martin Miller, of course, won't give up, continued, "CAA doesn't value you very much, and the resources invested in you are basically zero, other than your agent, Bill Rothes. ”

Hearing him say this, Murphy didn't speak, he was really satisfied with Bill Rossis, but CAA, UTA, and William Morris or anything, there was no special feeling, and it didn't hurt to look at the conditions they prescribed.

It's obviously impossible to impress someone with empty words, and Martin Miller is not stupid and knows that Murphy is looking at the conditions he prescribes.

"William Morris was very sincere." He said sincerely, "With an eight-percent brokerage commission, we will build a mature film team around you!" ”

This is often the treatment that only famous directors have.

Martin Miller continued, "For the projects you follow, William Morris will be fully operational, and the company will try to convince its big-name stars to work with you whenever you need it. ”

There should be another sentence in the back that Murphy automatically fills in his mind, provided that his project can attract those big-name stars.

"I can vouch," Martin Miller's words were not finished, "that my star clients will be involved in at least one of your projects." ”

He is not an obscure agent like Bill Rothes, his Jewish identity, coupled with years of seniority, it is not too much to say that he is close to the first-class entertainment agent in the circle.

"Oh?" Murphy seemed to be interested, "Including your actor clients?" ”

Seeing Martin Miller on the other side nodding, he deliberately said, "Padmé Amidala? ”

Martin Miller didn't hesitate, "Of course! ”

Regardless, it seems to be sincere, and a "Saw" seems to completely change the shape that Murphy is facing.

Maybe this is Hollywood, where there is a world of difference between a successful person and a newcomer, even if that newcomer may really be a genius.

Murphy certainly wasn't going to give an immediate answer, he thought about it for half a minute before he said, "I need to think about it for a while." Mr. Miller, I'll give you a clear answer next week. ”

On the other side is not a newcomer without a door, but a successful director with two films as capital, Martin Miller did not expect to impress Murphy immediately, and appeared at the airport like this, more to establish the impression that William Morris values him very much, and it can also show a certain sincerity.

"That's good." Martin Miller stood up and stretched out his right hand, "I'm waiting for your call, hoping it's good news." ”

Murphy shook his hand, "I hope so, too." ”

Martin Miller was the first to leave the café, and when Carey Mulligan finished drinking the juice, Murphy took her with her, went to the airport storage to pick up her luggage, called a taxi, and left LAX for the Stanton studio in Santa Monica.

In the taxi, Carey Mulligan kept looking at Murphy, "So you've become so sought-after, Bill should be worried." ”

Murphy just shook his head and smiled, and when the conditions were not much different, his first choice would definitely be Bill Rothes and CAA.

Back at the Stanton studio, Murphy was carrying his luggage, and before he entered the house, he saw Paul Wilson walking out of it with Bill Rossis, who walked a few briskly steps and took the suitcase from Murphy's hand.

Paul Wilson completed the graduation formalities and not only officially joined Stanton Studios, but also signed an agency deal with Bill Rothes.

"Something?" Murphy asked, looking at Bill Rothes.

Probably hearing movement outside, the huge Rosa Rodriguez and the treasurer also walked out.

Kerry Mulligan could see that Bill Rossis and Murphy had something to talk about, and shouted to the others, "I brought gifts for everyone, and everyone had a share." Paul, get your suitcase in. ”

The others followed Kerry Mulligan into the house.

Murphy walked towards the wrought iron door, and Bill Rothes followed.

Walking under a huge palm tree, Bill Rothes said, "I heard Jim say that his agent called you?" ”

"That's right." Murphy nodded, "The other day, I just met William Morris' Martin Miller at the international airport. ”

The words weren't all said, but Bill Rothes had already understood, "They all extended an invitation to you?" ”

Murphy spread his hands, "I didn't expect it to be so popular now." ”

Bill Rothes looked up at the palm tree, which was unusually tall, "The agency is definitely going to pick the best." ”

He withdrew his gaze and turned to look at Murphy, "The company's management has specifically talked to me about signing a new brokerage contract with you. ”

"Rake?" Murphy asked directly.

"The industry average is 10 percent." Bill Rothes replied.

This condition is not good, nor is it bad.

Murphy thought for a moment and asked, "What about the others?" ”

Bill Rothes laughed, "We are old friends, you can open the conditions, I can give you an answer now if I can promise, and if I can't promise, I can respond to the company's top management." ”

"I need a team." Murphy said without hesitation, "A behind-the-scenes team with strong competitiveness centered on me. ”

A mature team is too important for the director.

"Filet, Paul, Helena, David, Jack......" Bill Rothes said with a long list of names, "these guys you liked last time are now CAA's clients, and you're a priority to work with!" ”

"If I need to." Murphy added, "CAA is going to run my project. ”

Bill Rothes nodded, "That's what the company thinks too. ”

Murphy waved his hand, "For the other specific terms, you go and talk to Robert, and I will call him to communicate." ”

This was somewhat unexpected, "Is that all?" ”

"That's it for now."

It's not that he doesn't have other ideas, but if the ideas don't match his actual status, bringing them up will only add to the laughter of others.

Murphy was about to leave, but Bill Rothes stopped him, "Wait, Murphy. ”

"Anything else?" Murphy stopped.

Bill Rothes let out a breath and said, "Your agent won't be me in the future." ”

Murphy understood what he meant, and had some knowledge of some of CAA's operational strategies, "You're going to cross-manage me? ”

"It's not management." The CAA still paid attention to these language expressions, and Bill Rothes quickly corrected, "It's to serve you together." ”

"Is it necessary?" Murphy frowned.

He was under the impression that this strategy was set up to prevent brokers from taking their clients to other economic companies.

"Actually, it's good for you." Bill Rothes is reluctant, but the brighter Murphy's future is, the better his future may be, "This kind of cross-service can take your worries away, every agent has their own area of expertise, and they will also be responsible for a piece of business." ”

He pointed to himself, "Like me, I'll be in charge of your film business." But in addition to the core film business, you will also have other worries, and another agent will take care of the ...... for you."

After a brief explanation by Bill Rothes, Murphy roughly understood.

The reason why CAA has been able to attract so many stars and directors to join us is not only because of its business capabilities, but also because it provides services that have not been provided by other competitors in the past, and provides services outside of its core business.

For example, they pay attention to the after-work concerns of their important customers, and provide ancillary services in family housing, medicine, children's school, and even food, clothing, housing and transportation, so CAA's management assigns special tasks to some agents.

In this way, there are four to six brokers for each important client, which can better serve the client in addition to increasing the cost of "betrayal".

Among the agents that the CAA has prepared for Murphy, Bill Rossis is responsible for the core film business, and also plans to have one for media communications and daily life, one for writing, and one for special opportunities.

In fact, it is normal for actors and directors to change agents, for example, some have to change several times to find a suitable one, but with such a full range of services, it is difficult for people to be disgusted, but they feel that this company is very humane, and it will be more convenient and comfortable to stay here.

At least Murphy thinks it's good, "I have no opinion, but if other agents are not suitable, I have the right to change." ”

Bill Rothes soon left Stanton Studios, and Murphy returned to work to prepare for his new project. (To be continued.) )