Chapter 60: The Demon Smiles
(The second more, recommended and recommended, collected and collected, but not really hard)
When the pie was over, Andy drove away while Daniel went through another door to a private club on Mapps Boulevard.
Kim Paison is here waiting for him.
"Daniel, it's great to have you here." Paison had a smile of close joy on his face, which reminded Daniel of the predicament of nowhere to go at the beginning, well-known agents are reluctant to invest in newcomers, on the one hand, newcomers can't make money, on the other hand, if newcomers come out, there will always be a chance to recruit them, no one is a fool, betrayal, or choose because of need, is a must-have for every Hollywood successful person.
It made him slightly awkward, but it didn't matter.
"Paison, I'm a little surprised by your invitation." Daniel bluntly told him that now he is the buyer.
Although Kim Person is also a partner of CAA, he cannot be compared with Kevin Gorley, and his main rights are still with Tom Hanks.
"It's not early, and I think you know what I'm here for." Kim Paison didn't intend to talk nonsense, but went straight to the point, "Daniel, you have to have a new agent, he's not necessarily me, but definitely not Kusa Damon, yes, the whole CAA is shocked by what you've achieved, so Kusa has gone what other people can do in ten years, he's now the most promising young man in CAA, and Eno Martin is full of praise for him."
He got paid for himself. But that shouldn't include your future. I think you definitely understand this, your next development, Kusa Damon is not enough, A-level big system, 20 million salary, 20% of the upfront share, can he get it for you? β
"Paison, your descriptions are indeed exciting, but those are not that close to me."
"Do you think it's far? Daniel, you don't understand where you are at all, you're as young as Kusa, it's going to ruin you, listen to me, Kiel has learned that the top brass and some big names in the world have seen Gladiator and they've been amazed by your performances, what does that mean? Meaning I'm going to get you an Oscar nomination, twenty or twenty-one, which will ruin the conspiracy to attack your age and acting skills. And then there's "The Lord of the Rings", maybe you're not that eye-catching in it, but you also have "The Spy", and once this movie is successful, your bid for the second part can go straight to 10 million, you know? And even if the sequel is hopeless, that's okay, I'll fight for new opportunities for you, I've been an agent for Tom for more than ten years, and I know almost all the big names in Hollywood.
As long as you have enough potential, there will be no shortage of opportunities. β
"It's all idealβ"
Paison interrupted him, "No, it's not ideal, the ideal state should be that you win the Oscar for supporting actor in "Gladiator", "Legally Blonde" swept the North American box office, "The Lord of the Rings" is the only one who stands out, and "Spy" is an unprecedented success, that is the ideal state." I'm talking about very likely scenarios, Daniel, I don't know if you don't know too much about yourself, or if someone is deliberately deceiving you, but you really have to have an agent who can give you the right position.
And I'm the best candidate. β
Kim Paison's brown eyes stared at Daniel, full of strength and persecution.
"I will get you a chance, win a victory, power, money, status, etc., all the currencies that are common in Hollywood, will belong to you, young man, don't be bound by unnecessary feelings."
Daniel took a deep breath and was silent for a long time.
"Well, then, Paison, since you know my situation so well, you should know that I am not resting on my laurels, and now the newspapers are full of reports that I am about to fail."
Paison curled the corners of his mouth, as if he had grasped something, "Daniel, you want to try me first." β
"If I were your agent, you would never face such a dilemma, I know you don't want to turn down Steven's offer, but you have a better way, you can take the job with dignity and then that young director Jossen will attract a lot of attention for you, good or bad, what does it matter? Because eventually these will become unsolved mysteries. β
"What do you mean?"
"There's no way Jossen will finish that short film."
Daniel frowned tightly, "Everything is in place, the USC Alumni Association and even the producers will prepare for him, he just needs to shoot it." β
"Hehe, all in place? No, the director won't be in place, he can get into a car accident, he can break his leg, or even have a super scandal or commit some small sin that will go to jail for a few years, such as having a relationship with a minor, there are many ways, all in all, he will not be on set.
The director is gone, do you think this short film will still be successful? β
"What do you mean?"
"No, not what I meant, it's what we meant, for success. If you feel guilty, you can help him in the back, and when you become famous, you want to help a rookie director, of course, no problem, I promise, he will be grateful to you. β
Kim Paison smiled strangely, and Daniel thought it was a bit like a demon.
"When Hanks was filming Forrest Gump, the rumors were true?" Daniel seemed to have something in mind.
Kim Paison narrowed his eyes, "Of course, it's not a secret, someone lit a fire on the set and almost burned the film." β
Speaking of this Tom's masterpiece - because of it, Hanks was able to win two consecutive Oscars, Kim Paison also showed a little intoxicated look, he was nostalgic for the scenery and glory at that time, at that moment, Tom Hanks almost became the god of Hollywood, and he was with God.
"But that's nothing, there are many things that are more excessive than this between the Seven. Daniel, as long as you follow my plan and move forward one step at a time, no one can stop you from becoming the new Tom Hanks, you know? You'll be proud of your choice today. β
Daniel took several sips from his coffee cup before he spoke, "yes, I think so, I'll get back to you soon." β
"Huh?" Kim Paison was stunned for a moment, then smiled, "Of course, I will wait for your decision, young man, you can sit for a while, I have already settled the account." Hanks has an event tonight, and I'll have to accompany him personally, so I'm going to miss it first. β
"Tonight?"
"Yes, big stars are not so easy to do, there will be big people who want to see you at any time, talk to you about the salary, 20 million or 30 million, and also talk to you about sharing, fifteen or twenty, of course, it is an advance share, Hanks never accepts a surplus share."
Daniel nodded, watching Kim Paison leave.
By the time he got home, it was almost twelve o'clock, and he didn't know if the paparazzi were so dedicated, but he had to go home.
Andy was awakened by him.
"Sorry to wake you up."
"It's fine."
"Will you tell Kusa to come tomorrow?"
"What?" Andy was still a little sleepy-eyed.
"Please come here tomorrow, I've got something to talk to him about."
Andy opened his mouth, he knew that Daniel was going to meet with Kim Paison today, so Daniel had already decided?