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Although Duke didn't feel very good, and remembered the former crew, the preferred actor of John Mason was Arnold Schwarzenegger, only after the governor gave up because of the film contract conflict, he temporarily found Connery to replace him, but the crew still sent 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 three days of waiting, CAA replied, and the two sides agreed to meet at Warner Building.

It's just that Duke didn't expect that when he and Charles Rowan appeared in the reception room on behalf of the crew, they were actually an acquaintance in front of them.

"Duke, I didn't expect us to meet again so soon."

It was CAA magnate Martin Bob who came over to shake his hand, and Duke put on a polite and polite smile, "Martin, it's a pleasure to meet you." ”

By the time Charles Rowan shook hands with him, Duke had already figured out that CAA was a multi-agent cross-manager for big-name stars, and that important clients like Sean Connery would definitely be in the hands of top agents like Martin Bob.

Maybe one of Sean Connery's condominium agents is Michael Ovitz.

After sitting down, Duke didn't speak, and looked like Charles Rowan was the main one.

"I don't know Mr. Connery ......"

Charles Rowan was interrupted by Martin Bob before he could finish his words, which also confirmed the strong side of CAA's agent, "Sean is very interested in the role of Mason, and CAA is also interested in the movie "Death Island". ”

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

"Quite simply, CAA, like Warner Bros., is bullish on the film's profit prospects."

With the scarce resources that the crew desperately needs, Martin Bob is full of confidence, "Except for Duke, the director, the crew will be handed over to CAA to package and operate." ”

Without waiting for the two to react, he said to Duke again, "It's still the same request, to modify the character of Goosby 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!" ”

Rowan and Duke glanced at each other, and the two understood that CAA had set out the conditions, and it was time for them to bargain.

The CAA package, the addition of Sean Connery and Tom Cruise to the crew, and the former's participation in the investment process, seemed to impress Warner Bros. easily.

But these conditions are extremely unfavorable to Duke, and the packaging service means that the team he just formed will be out, even if he is still a director, the crew will be all CAA people in the future, plus Sean Connery and Tom Cruise, two super big names, if there is a conflict, his situation as a director can be imagined.

In particular, Sean Connery has to bring capital into the game, which will inevitably dilute his investment amount and reduce his share of income, and CAA provides packaging services, which must be used to extract commissions, which is completely sharing his cake!

The one who moves his interests, that is the enemy!

Seeing that Charles Rowan seemed to be still considering, Duke did not hesitate, "Again, Martin, I refuse." ”

Martin Bob, who was calm and relaxed, was stunned, and then returned to normal, he had received inside information that the person who suggested that Sean Connery was Duke Rosenberg, why now......

"Duke, this is Hollywood." He spoke slowly, with a clear sense of oppression in his tone, "It's a place where seniority is important. ”

"That's right, it's Hollywood." Duke replied flatly, "There is no one who cannot be replaced." ”

Charles Rowan looked at Duke and then at Martin Bob, and wisely chose to remain silent for a while.

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

He changed to an oppressive tone again, "You change the script? Changing Mason's character? There are many aspects that need to be overturned! 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 role with Sean, and a failed role will definitely direct a failed movie! ”

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

An actor of Sean Connery's type, although his acting skills are mediocre at best, is indeed a scarce resource in Hollywood, and Duke 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.

Bow your head and share your interests with others? Duke pondered, or did he say that after refusing, he would re-elect someone?

Now it's not just the problem of Sean Connery and CAA, Tom Cruise is obviously interested, with CAA's strategy of treating A-level customers, he will definitely find a way to meet his requirements, and accepting CAA's packaging will inevitably change the setting of the actor Stanley Goosby.

An FBI chemistry expert who plays cool and sells his face?

Thinking of this, Duke couldn't help but pout, and he no longer hesitated in his heart.

"Martin, we need time to think about this."

Before Duke could say anything, Charles Rowan took the initiative to speak, "We will do our best to get back to you." ”

After sending Martin Bob away, Duke and Rowan went straight to Jeff Robinoff's office, followed by the other people in charge of the project, and the office fell silent for a short time after Charles Rowan detailed the conditions of Martin Bob.

These are all seen by Duke, and even if he can compromise on other aspects, he will not give up the benefits he deserves.

"Yes, Sean Connery is my proposed candidate." Duke stood up and strengthened his tone with height, "But that doesn't mean he can't be replaced, CAA's request to change Tom Cruise's role would make a lot of our previous preparations useless." ”

To convince Warner Bros., Duke knew where to start, "Warnerken must have invested in Death Island because he was optimistic about its profit prospects, and if I'm not mistaken, CAA's package service was to take an extra 10 percent of the film's revenue." ”

"Ladies and gentlemen......," Duke's tone turned to Yan Sù, "do you want to share the benefits that should be ours with those vampires?" ”

"No one wants to share it with them." One of Warner Bros.' executive vice presidents whispered.

Yes, the CAA is strong, 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.

Some movie giants have even complained that the reason why the production cost of Hollywood movies continues to rise is entirely because CAA is playing tricks.

Duke understands that his weight is not enough, and directly uses the simplest reason and method, that is, interests, Warner Bros. has a mature system, since he did not plan to find CAA to operate from the beginning, he must have a certain confidence in himself, and now CAA forcibly intervenes, which will inevitably cause rejection.

Nowadays, Hollywood is willing to accept CAA's packaging services because they can bring benefits; In the future, CAA's packaged services will be completely defeated in terms of commercial large-scale enterprises, because they are insatiable and move the interests of too many companies.

Those words were clearly echoed by Warner Bros. executives, with several sitting there nodding their heads slightly.

"Charles."

As the person in charge of the project, Jeff Robinoff, who was sitting behind his desk, said directly to Rowan, "Send a letter to reject the CAA tomorrow." ”

"And what about John Mason?"

One executive was still a little skeptical, "Are we going to change the script?" ”

"Don't have any other suitable actors?" The executive vice president who spoke, said, "We can select other actors who are not CAA 60 years old. ”

"Roger Moore......" Charles Rowan took over, "or some other retired 007 actor?" ”

“007？”

Hearing Rowan's words, Duke's mind began to filter the Bond movies he had seen, as well as the actors who had played them.

"It's not a wise choice to revise the script." Jeff Robinoff, who was over there, continued, "Let's hold a wide audition for this role, if CAA wants to go to war with this role, then come on, and Time Warner will be afraid of them?" ”

Once the decision was made, Jeff Robinoff was also confident, Warner Bros. is not one of those independent production companies, behind it is the huge Time Warner Group.

Out of Jeff Robinoff's office, Duke hadn't gone far before Charles Rowan hurried after him.

"As a production manager," he apparently refers to his meeting with Martin Bob, "you have to be careful about making any decision. ”

"I understand." Duke nodded.

He's not the kind of guy who likes to fight around, and he doesn't take this little thing to heart, and there's nothing good to it from falling out with the production manager on the Warner Bros. side.

"Look you've been thinking." Rowan walked next to Duke, "Did you think of the right person to replace Sean Connerry?" ”

"Hmmm......"

Duke nodded, after filtering the 007 movies he had watched, he really thought of someone, "Rowan, I don't know if you have watched "007 vs. the Golden Gunner"? ”

"What do you mean......"

"That's right, the Golden Gunner, and if I'm not mistaken, the actor is a real British agent, not just a fake agent like Sean Connery."

He looked at the production manager, "Rowan, I need you to go to London." ”

"No need." Rowan shook his head, obviously thinking of who it was, "He has already moved to the United States. ”

"Okay, send out an invitation to his agent to audition."

Sean Connery has only played British agents, and according to Duke's memory, the future Earl of Dooku and Saruman not only went to the battlefield of World War II, but also killed people as British agents, and their acting skills are not inferior to those like Connery, who are not considered acting, and the salary is only about one-tenth of his. (The novel "Hollywood Made Zuò" will have more fresh content on the official WeChat platform, and there will also be a 100% lottery gift for everyone!) Open WeChat now, click on the "+" sign in the upper right corner to "add friends", search for the official account "qdread" and follow, hurry up! )