Sitting opposite the dashing brother, Gao Yan lit a cigarette and smoked slowly, he seemed to think for a while, and then said: "The American film industry is different from China, they implement the producer-centered system, which means that when the producer has a good idea, he will find a suitable screenwriter to write the script, or buy the idea to find a screenwriter to adapt, and then take the script and then find the director, and finally hand over the script and the director's information to major film companies for investment, and finally find actors." ”

Spuffing out a puff of white smoke, Gao Yan said emphatically: "What does this have to do with my sudden mention of signing a CAA?" Because most of these producers themselves are under CAA, directors are also, and stars are too, so is the fulfillment of the old proverb that fat water does not flow into the fields of outsiders, from producers, directors to actors, and even screenwriters, photographers, makeup artists, composers, ......, almost all the people needed for a film can be found within CAA, and job opportunities are all given to their own people in the company, so that an interesting and terrifying thing happened! ”

He coughed lightly and snuffed out the cigarette butt, and said solemnly: "That is, as long as there are movies or TV series joined by CAA's producers and directors, then other more important roles must also be CAA's signatories, they don't need outsiders at all, and outsiders can't plug in at all." ”

Speaking of this, he clearly saw someone's eyes shrinking, and a hint of sigh and realization flashed on his face.

So he showed a wry smile and said: "I have been wondering why you are so famous in Asia, in Europe and the United States. In terms of popularity, he can be regarded as a quasi-first-line male star. But you haven't been contacted by a Hollywood company? After all, there was a show in New York. Your box office appeal should already be there. ”

Brother Xiao was still silent, but his expression was relaxed, Gao Yan glanced at him, and continued: "I couldn't find the reason, but the day before yesterday I talked to Wu Yusen on the phone, and when I was about to hang up, he suddenly asked if you had any thoughts about joining CAA, and told me a little about these situations. Then let me think about it before I discuss it with you......"

"If they represent my film business, what will be the share of the remuneration?"

“5%…… Yes? You ......"

Gao Yan subconsciously gave an answer, and then suddenly came to his senses and asked in surprise: "You, do you really have this intention?" ”

The corners of the chic brother's mouth turned up, his hands were clasped in front of his chest, and he said neatly: "Do you think I should sign a contract?" Be honest! ”

If you put aside your selfishness, of course Gao Yan will not have any consideration, and you can give the answer directly. That is: sign!

After all, Hollywood is actually very xenophobic. It's not like in China, as long as you have money or background, you can be popular casually.

In that place, the territory has long been divided, major entertainment groups + major brokerage companies, and then there are directors guild and actors' guild, these forces have long occupied Hollywood, you are a Chinese star with no access and relationship, why did people find you? Do you really think that a movie can't do without anyone?

Just like CAA, people can find the actors they need within themselves, and even if they can't find the genre that exactly fits, can't they just modify the script a little? Isn't it okay to buy eggs with standards?

Yes, someone is so famous now, but he has never been called by Hollywood, precisely because he is not necessary, and because he has not ceded benefits, no one will come to him on the initiative unless he is willing to fight for those low-budget independent films with an unknown future.

So, if you think about it differently, for example, if he had signed a contract with CAA a long time ago.......

Gao Yan doesn't need to think carefully to know that, given his talent and popularity, he must already be making Hollywood movies now, with a salary of at least several million dollars.

Because if you put a celebrity like him but don't use it, it will be a loss for CAA! No brokerage company would do such a terrible thing.

Of course, if someone doesn't care about Hollywood, it doesn't matter, after all, he is not out of work, and now there are more scripts in China that want to find him to shoot, and they are all leading actors, and the first supporting actor is also the first supporting actor.

Well, the price is not very high, generally between 3 million ~ 4 million, which is obviously not in line with his identity.

At the same time, almost all of these invitations to him are low-cost literary and artistic models, not to mention the question of whether the script is good or not, the key is that the type of story makes him feel very boring! He wouldn't have taken such a script at all.

Because he knows very well that there are few domestic fans who like to watch literary films, and this kind of movie is not only not good-looking, but the key is that it is difficult to prove his box office appeal, except for hardcore fans, who would go to watch a depressing or gloomy literary film? If you have this time, it's better to watch a commercial movie with a strong fight or a more funny one!

It is precisely because of this that it is really difficult to participate in the filming of several movies in the domestic film industry in a year, and there are not so many opportunities at all.

If you think about it carefully, there are less than 10 big directors of commercial films in China, and they basically have their own fixed partners, or very favorite collaborators, so how many starring opportunities are left for Tang Xiaoshi?

It seems that I really have to join CAA! When the time comes, one Hollywood, one domestic one, plus one record a year, the rest of the time is to participate in various endorsements, awards and other activities, oh, and vacation.

Gao Yan thought of a lot of things for a while, so much so that he even forgot to answer Brother Xiao's question, until he raised his voice again and asked, "Brother Yan, do you think I should sign it?" ”。

He came back to his senses with an 'ah' and quickly replied, "I should sign it!" Anyway, it's just a movie contract, we are not good at this, it is better to leave it to them to help, and the 5% share is not heavy, even if you get a salary of 20 million US dollars one day, they will only take 400,000 yuan, which is definitely worth it. ”

"Is that the reason?"

Brother Xiao said quietly: "I want to hear all your opinions, after all, this is also a pretty big decision!" ”

Gao Yan blinked, suddenly laughed a little bitterly, sighed and said: "The most important thing is that if you don't go to Hollywood, your salary won't rise, and you can't open a sky-high price, just like Zhou Yanfa who gets a salary of 10 million US dollars, or zero salary to star, but you can get 20% of the box office dividends." ”

He said helplessly: "Just like this time, your salary does seem to have risen, but it is only about 7.5 million when converted, or two episodes, in fact, it hasn't risen much at all, and it is about the same as Jin Chengwu's salary!" ”

He paused: "And what is Zhou Runfa's salary?" $5 million + box office dividends! Liang Chaowei's is 3 million US dollars, three times yours, this gap is really too big, how can you be regarded as a real international star! The salary was only a fraction of theirs, and I didn't even want to sign this contract at the time. ”

"Hehe, I'm not a newcomer, am I? I haven't proven myself in the film industry, how can people be willing to pay a high price for me? ”

Brother Chic can see it, although he is barely an international star, but the question is, where does his word "international" come from? A Grammy, an Internet, and then a show in New York, all three have nothing to do with movies! In the film industry, he is still a pink newcomer.

Gao Yan nodded and said: "It is precisely because of this that I will pinch my nose and admit it, after all, Wu Yusen is also an internationally renowned director, and the investment in this drama is very large, so I should give him a face, and by the way, I will have the qualifications of a gangster!" ”

Speaking of this, his tone changed: "However, we must also see a problem, that is, the pool of the domestic film industry is still too small, and it simply can't accommodate so many big fish, plus a potential concept that has been formed for a long time, if you don't work hard in Hollywood twice and make a brilliant appearance, then others will not agree with your so-called 'international', just like Zhang Ziyi, before she went to Hollywood, she didn't get the title of 'International Chapter', is her salary so high?" Can you fight against Gong Li? ”

After saying so much in one breath, he also had to stop and take a breath, and then concluded: "So, let's go to Hollywood and mix it up!" With your appeal and healthy personal image, I believe that you will definitely be able to get a salary of at least $3 million, and at that time, if domestic films invite you again, you can also ask for Hollywood treatment. ”

It's funny to say, he is obviously the most famous at the moment, and he is also the most famous active Chinese entertainment star in the eyes of young people in Europe and the United States (this is the result of a survey by ABC TV in the United States), but he only got a salary of $1 million to participate in a big production of 85 million US dollars, and it is still two episodes together, this number is simply embarrassed to say!

Well, if Zhao Yun's role is just a soy sauce, similar to a cameo, 1 million US dollars is reasonable, but in fact, Zhao Yun's role is very important, almost all of them are war scenes, which is tiring and dangerous, and at the same time the price is low, if you don't want to change this situation, Gao Yan, the agent, must be extremely unqualified.

"Is that all there are?" The dashing brother looked at Gao Yan fixedly and asked, "Is there anything else you want to add?" ”

The latter also looked at him levelly, and said without hesitation: "There are two more points, first, you must sign a contract with the US headquarters, not their office in China, and second, they are only responsible for your Hollywood film career, and I believe that I can continue to be competent in China!" ”

Brother Chic laughed: "Okay, then you go to negotiate!" If necessary, the salary share can give them a few more points! ”

"How many more?"

"yes!"

He slapped the table and said with a smile: "We have so many requests, they will definitely not agree to a 5% commission, but if you give a few more points, they should consider it carefully!" ”

Gao Yan also laughed, nodded and said, "I understand!" (To be continued......)