Chapter 41

Although Duke didn't feel very good, he still remembered the crew of the past. The preferred John Mason actor was Arnold Schwarzenegger. It was only after the governor gave up because of the contract conflict that Connery was temporarily hired to replace him. But the crew still sent an invitation to Caa. After all, the former British agent's settings were not able to find a more suitable candidate than Sean Connery in a short time. After only three days, Caa gave it. In response, the two parties agreed to meet at the 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 turned out to be an acquaintance.

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

It was the caa giant Martin Bob who came to shake hands with him. Duke put on a polite and polite smile, "Martin, it's nice to meet you."

When Charles Rowan shook hands with him, Duke had already figured out that Caa implemented multi-agent cross-management for big-name celebrities. Veteran and important clients like Sean Connery would definitely hold the △∝ , In the hands of top agents like Martin Bob.

Maybe Sean Connery's co-manager is Michael Ovitz.

After sitting down, Duke didn't speak, he looked completely Charles Rowan.

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

Charles Rowan was interrupted by Martin Bob before he finished speaking. This also confirmed the strong side of Caa's agent. "Sean is very interested in the role of Mason. Caa is very interested in the role of Mason. The movie "Death Island" is also of great interest."

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

"It's very simple. Like Warner Bros., caa is also optimistic about the profit prospects of this movie."

With the scarce resources urgently needed by the crew, Martin Bob is confident, "Except for the director Duke, the crew will be packaged and operated by caa."

Without waiting for the two to react, he said to Duke, "It's the same request. Modify the role of Gusby to make him more in line with Tom's image."

"And..." He held up a finger, "Sean asked to bring money into the team, 10 million US dollars!"

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

Caa Packing Service, Sean Connery and Tom Cruise joining the crew, and the former joining the ranks of investment, these conditions seem to be easy to impress Warner Bros.

But these conditions are extremely unfavorable to Duke. The package service means that the team he just formed is going to be out. Even if he is still a director, in the future the crew will be all Caa people, plus Sean Connery and Tom Cruise. Big names, if there is a conflict, you can imagine his situation as a director.

In particular, Sean Connery has to bring capital into the game, which will inevitably dilute his investment quota and reduce his share of income. Caa also provides packaging services. Commissions must be drawn from it. It is completely sharing his cake. !

The person who moved his interests is the enemy!

Seeing that Charles Rowan seemed to be still considering it, Duke didn't hesitate, "That said, Martin, I refuse."

The upright Martin Bob was taken aback for a moment, and then he returned to normal. He got inside information that the person who proposed Sean Connery was Duke Rosenberg, why now...

"Duke, this is Hollywood." He spoke slowly, with an obvious sense of oppression in his tone. "It's a place where qualifications are important."

"Yes, this is Hollywood." Duke replied flatly, "No one can't be replaced."

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

"Former British agent?" Martin Bob added a slight mockery in his tone. "To all the actors in Hollywood, is there a more suitable candidate than Sean?"

He changed into an oppressive tone again, "Do you change the script? Change Mason's character settings? So many aspects need to be overturned and restarted! Caa will also release news that Sean likes the role of a British agent, but you have rejected it. After the film is released, everyone will compare this character with Sean, and a failed character will surely lead to a failed movie!"

This is almost a threat. Even if Duke changes the script, using caa's ability and media relations, it will be hyped up. As long as there are any special agents in the film, the audience will naturally use it with Sean. Connelly compares, who among the existing male actors can not be completely compared by him? Duke couldn't think of it for a while.

An actor of this type, Sean Connery, although his acting skills are at best mid-level, he is indeed a scarce resource in Hollywood, and Duke has to admit this.

The reason why caa faced Hollywood studios in the late 1980s and early 1990s was so strong because they had a lot of scarce resources in their hands, and these resources were often the guarantee of film sales, although their packaging services could only be reduced to Independent film industry, but now is their strongest stage.

Just bow your head and take out your own interests to share with others? Duke meditated, or re-selected after refusing?

Nowadays, it's not just Sean Connery and Caa's problem. Tom Cruise is obviously also interested. With Caa's strategy of treating A-level customers, he will definitely find ways to meet his requirements. Accepting Caa's packaging will inevitably change the actor Stanley. · Goosby's setting.

A fbi chemistry expert who is playing cool and selling face?

Thinking of this, Duke couldn't help but curl his lips, no longer hesitating in his heart.

"Martin, we need time to consider this matter."

Before Duke could say anything, Charles Rowan spoke up, "We will get back to you as soon as possible."

Sending off Martin Bob, Duke and Rowan went directly to Jeff Robinoff's office, and then other people in charge of the project also came here. Charles Rowan talked about Martin Bob in detail. After the conditions, the office fell into a brief silence.

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

"Yes, Sean Connery is the person I proposed." Duke stood up and strengthened his tone with a high degree. "But it doesn't mean that he can't be replaced. Caa asked to modify the role for Tom Cruise. , This will make a lot of our previous preparation work become useless."

To persuade Warner Bros., Duke knows where to start. "Warnerken invested in the project of "Death Island" because it is optimistic about its profit prospects. If I remember correctly, the caa package service is An additional 10% of the movie's proceeds will be drawn."

"Everyone..." Duke's tone turned serious, "Are you going to share our interests with those vampires?"

"No one wants to share with them." An executive vice president of Warner Bros. whispered.

Yes, caa is very strong, but they are absolutely unpopular in Hollywood. Their packaging service not only raises the cost of movies to a new level, but also intervenes in the movie revenue sharing that the previous agency cannot enter. In all movies In the eyes of the company, they are veritable vampires.

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

Duke knew that he didn't have enough weight. He directly used the simplest principle and method, which is profit. Warner Bros. has a mature production system. Since he didn't plan to find caa to operate at the beginning, he must have certain confidence in himself. Now caa Forcible intervention will inevitably lead to rejection.

Today, Hollywood is willing to accept CAA's packaging services because they can bring benefits; and in the future, CAA's packaging services will fail across the board in commercial production because they are greedy and have moved too many company interests.

These words were obviously approved by the executives of Warner Bros., and several people sat there and nodded gently.

"Charles."

As the person in charge of the project, Jeff Robinoff, sitting behind his desk, said directly to Rowan, "I will send a letter tomorrow to reject caa."

"What about John Mason?"

An executive still had some doubts, "Are we going to modify the script?"

"Are there no other suitable actors?" said the executive vice president who had spoken. "We can select from other non-CAA actors over 60 years old."

"Roger Moore..." Charles Rowan took over, "Or other retired 007 actors?"

"007?"

Hearing Rowan's words, Duke's mind began to filter the Bond movies he had seen and the actors who had appeared in them.

"It's not a wise choice to modify the script." Jeff Robinoff continued over there. "Hold a large-scale audition for this role. If caa wants to use this role to fight, then it's good. Times Is Warner Group still afraid of them?"

Once a decision is made, Jeff Robinoff is also full of confidence. Warner Bros. is not an independent production company, behind it is the huge Time Warner Group.

Out of Jeff Robinoff's office, Charles Rowan hurried to catch up before Duke had walked far.

"As a production manager," he obviously refers to the meeting with Martin Bob, "you must be cautious when making any decision."

"I understand." Duke nodded.

He is not the kind of person who likes to fight back and forth, and he doesn't care about this little thing, and it doesn't do any good to fight with the production manager of Warner Bros.

"See you have been thinking." Rowan walked next to Duke, "Did you think of a suitable candidate to replace Sean Connery?"

"Ok..."

Duke nodded. After filtering through the 007 movies he had watched, he really thought of someone, "Rowen, don't you know if you have watched "007 vs. the Golden Gunner"?"

"what do you mean..."

"Yes, it's the Golden Gunner. If I remember correctly, this actor is a real British agent, not just a fake agent like Sean Connery."

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

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

"Well, send an audition invitation to his agent."

Sean Connery only played the role of a British agent, and according to Duke's memory, the future Earl Dooku and Saruman not only played on the battlefield of World War II, but also acted as a British agent to kill people, and their acting skills were no better This kind of person who is not regarded as acting is inferior, and the salary only needs about one-tenth of his.