Legendary Hollywood Director

Lehman feels very bad now. He thought that the role played by Brad Pitt in the original work was okay, and his influence and market appeal were not bad, so he thought of inviting him. Afterwards, it's hard to make people feel better about him.

But as Sandy and George say, if it's just a negotiating tool, it's time to talk.

After all, they have been in contact for so long, and it is not easy to find a more suitable candidate than Brad Pitt in a short period of time when the scheduled candidates are suddenly changed.

The next day, the two sides agreed on a time and place to meet again.

But the negotiation fell apart again.

Brad Pitt's negotiating team had the intention of making concessions in terms of salary, but it killed the investment share, and it was obvious that they would bring capital into the group.

Knowing the result, Lehmann rushed to the CAA headquarters in a rage.

When Kevin - Howian appeared in the reception room, his smiling face did not dissuade Lyman's dissatisfaction.

Hi, Director Lyman, we meet again.

A polite handshake, a polite greeting, what a hypocritical affection.

Is that what Brad Pitt meant, or what?

During the negotiation process, the other party never showed up, but CAA's broker was involved.

He came here this time just to ask for something to understand.

Although he also agreed with what Sandy said, they belonged to the same camp, but who knows what CAA really thinks?

Kevin sighed in his heart, and he knew that Lyman came over for this.

But what can he do?

CAA adopts multi-agent cross management for big-name stars. For example, Brad Pitt, an artist with more resources, he has no authority to directly manage it.

Besides, the agents behind him also have their plans.

CAA is a whole, but it is not always consistent with the outside world, and there are also various small circles.

Don't know Mr. Ryman...

Before Kevin Howian could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Lehman, I just want to know if Brad Pitt's conditions are negotiable, if not, there's really nothing to talk about. .

Kevin Howian was not angry, he said politely: Do you know who holds the most shares in Plan B Films?

What? Lehmann didn't understand.

Brad Alan Gray was the key to this, and Project B was co-founded by him with Pitt and Pitt's wife Jennifer Aniston (Rachel in Friends), with resources, connections We are very optimistic about their studio potential, and Brad Gray also has a lot of connections with several senior executives of Paramount Pictures.”

The word we was pronounced heavily by Kevin, and for a moment, Lyman had some guesses.

But what Lehman didn't know was that what Kevin said had a lot to do with Paramount's executives, or it was a lighthearted statement.

The later Brad - Allan - Gray took the post of CEO of Paramount Pictures, this is not simply a good relationship, it can be said clearly.

The network of people in the circle is intricate!

Taking this whole apart and saying this is: CAA executives on behalf of Kevin and Bryan's gang really want to keep the Fury project going, because it's a collaborative project that puts them in charge; and on behalf of Brah The CAA behind De-Pitt wanted to participate in the B-plan film industry. It is best to get a certain share and have the right to speak, because the B-plan film industry is very promising; Paramount, I don't know how to get it. When it comes to the North American distribution rights and part of the revenue share of Furious, it is estimated that the equity will not be too much.

Otherwise, they don't need to, making Brad Pitt anxious to have a certain share of the investment.

But this is divided into two parts.

Part of it is the Paramount executive behind Brad Allan Gray, and part of it is the Paramount executive who values ​​the project.

After all, it is a film project involving a production cost of 50 million US dollars, and everyone does not want to fail.

This also means that they will not go too far, and in their opinion, killing $5 million is not too much.

Perhaps Brad Pitt's presence here is the lowest.

Thinking about it, he is not a shrewd person. He knew that he took something that should not be taken. Even if he did, it would lead to a bad relationship between the two parties, but he still did it.

Why? He's an actor, can't he figure this out?

As a newcomer, he can attract a lot of media popularity by falling in love with Rachel, thereby obtaining film and television resources.

After getting married, Jennifer Aniston continued to help, so that many people said that he was a soft eater, but he still clung to the big tree.

Later generations became famous, divorced quickly, and found Angelina Jolie.

To say that his forbearance, his shrewdness, and his scheming are all first-class, can you not see it? (As a man, he has always been said to rely on his wife, and no one will let it go. The derailment of later generations can only be said to be the fuse of the outbreak; because before that, he had a lot of scandals; in the Hollywood circle , After the couple got married, they lived their own lives. It’s not that they didn’t have it, so they made such a big deal, and they even got into a lawsuit.)

Lyman and Kevin Howian glanced at each other and understood each other's meaning.

It can be understood, but some things cannot be compromised.

He is a director, and his attitude towards Brad Pitt's performance is a kind of ok, preconceived notion. If you want to say it is more optimistic, it is not.

Now, it is required to bring funds into the group. If there is a conflict on the set in the future, it is conceivable that the situation between the two parties will not be very good.

The most feared thing is guest deceives the master, who can't think of it?

Seeing that Kevin Howian seemed to be still pondering, and wanted to say something to ease, Lehman did not hesitate, and said directly: Since there is no way to unify, let's replace it.

Substitution?

In an office at Paramount Pictures, Sandy was a little stunned.

Many times, the idea is always good, but the realization is not smooth sailing. This matter has already deviated from the project advancement track expected by Lehman, and naturally cannot let it go, Do you really agree to negotiate with them under the conditions of the other party? To share the benefits together? If you Paramount Pictures are willing to shoulder the burden, I can accept it.

Sandy smiled brightly and did not answer the topic.

What a joke, how could only my family be sacrificed.

What about the role? Sandy continued. Do you have the right goals?

This is Hollywood. Lyman said slowly: No one is irreplaceable.

Brad Pitt's type of actor, whose acting skills are at best a mediocre level, is able to get to where he is today.

Not enough resources, enough fame. Audiences have seen more movies in theaters, and they will naturally feel familiar.

Isn't that how the market appeal is slowly superimposed?

Who can do it overnight? Of course, small plums are not counted, the big ship is really rampaging!

Is there anyone more handsome, sexier, or more popular than him? There is no such thing as an appealing actor without him.

Fame is based on hype, and there are more than a dozen titles of British Roses.

The so-called sexiest man in Hollywood?

Thinking of this, Lehman couldn't help but pouted, and the idea of ​​changing candidates was even better.

Sandy, send a letter tomorrow denying an appointment with the Brad Pitt negotiating team.

Well, I see.

Not long after, George also came over.

Lyman called him to inform him that it was changing the cast.

There are many targets to choose from, Tom Cruise, Jude Law, Daniel Craig... There are many famous actors over 30 years old.

Obviously, George also very much agrees with Lyman's decision.

Lyman pondered in his mind, selecting those actors who had acted in war dramas.

Even if we drag on for a while, we can't give in, George continued.

certainly.

Once the decision is made, they are still confident.

After the conversation ended, Sandy was busy rejecting the negotiating team behind Brad Pitt.

Lyman had just left the office and was about to go back and think about who would be more suitable for the role of sergeant when George quickly caught up.

On the CAA side, we have to be careful about our relationship with them...

I understand, Lyman said.

Obviously, the meeting with Kevin Howian was a rough one.

But Lyman is not the kind of person who likes to fight and ponder, and it is not good to be too stiff with CAA.

Before that, I was just in a fit of anger, and my mind was a little unclear.

After all, CAA is also one of the partners of this project and is responsible for his own brokerage contract.

Look at what you've been thinking about. George walked up to Lyman side by side. Have you thought of a suitable candidate to replace Brad Pitt?

Not yet, but I have some clues.

As I said at the beginning, in Hollywood, no one is irreplaceable.

Lyman was just figuring out which actor would be a better fit.

It's okay, it's always good to do more screening, don't worry too much, the crew's sets, props and so on are still in the preparatory stage.

Ryan they are all right.

By the way, after the audition for the actors, Thomas and Ryan went to help with this, and they didn't know how the progress was going.

It's not very good. I'm so tired every day. Yesterday, I heard Ryan complain, saying why you haven't come over yet. George finished, and laughed first.

Lehman's face also showed a smile, He's always like this, and a few complaints will pass.

Work hard, you won't be stumped by this little thing.

How should I put it, it's... Lyman sighed and didn't continue, because the elevator arrived.

He waved to George, entered the elevator first, and then left the Paramount Studios building.

Because the pre-determined plan was disrupted, the trouble caused was really annoying. well!