Chapter 8 Here it is
Although Aaron would not object to signing a few more clients, Bruce Robin, a screenwriter, really did not interest Aaron, therefore, Aaron directly introduced him to the newcomer Jack Wells.
At the same time, the acclaimed family art film "Rain Man" has successfully exceeded 100 million yuan in North American box office since its release, and the momentum remains unabated!
At the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Aaron attended the cocktail party with Paula Wagner. Although Aaron does not have to do errands now, he still seems to be Paula Wagner's little follower?
"Why, I heard that you want to develop a script as soon as you have it?" Paula Wagner asked.
Aaron nodded, "Well, when else can you come to the fore?"
Paula Wagner frowned, "How old are you, and you want to come to the fore now;"
"Besides, you are an agent, aren't you putting the cart before the horse?"
"Don't worry," Aaron smiled, "Isn't it also the job of an agent to promote film projects?"
"However, I will still sign a few stars. Isn't Steven Soderbergh currently cooperating with the exhibition and release of "Sex, Lies, and Videotape"? "
Paula Wagner looked at Aaron, "You want to transform into a producer, right?"
"Well, doesn't Ms. Wagner want to?"
Aaron said, looking at Tom Cruise who was like a star not far away, "With Tom here, many projects can go smoothly!"
Paula Wagner smiled, "I've read your script. There is no way Tom will agree to play a ghost."
"Really?" Aaron raised his lips, "What if I offer him a salary of 10 million dollars?"
You know, the highest paid actor at present is action star Stallone, who gets 15 million dollars, which is unique as for over 10 million dollars, only Harrison Ford and Arnold Schwarzenegger got this price this year, and Clint Eastwood can get it in certain movies.
Paula Wagner was amazed, "You are really bold!"
Let alone 10 million dollars, Tom Cruise has participated in works as a supporting role in recent years, but he is still a little short of the 10 million dollar salary.
In the banquet, Aaron Anderson is just an unknown person, and no one cares. Barry Levinson, the director of "Rain Man", Dustin Hoffman, the male lead, and Tom Cruise are the focus!
In the evening, Aaron, who returned to his home in West Hollywood, suddenly caught a glimpse of a poster posted at the door of a movie theater.
"An Australian thriller movie "Over the Horizon" released by Warner Bros."
Of course, Aaron's focus was not on the movie, but on the movie's heroine, the Australian actress, Nicole Kidman.
"Isn't this a chance? It's not easy for foreign newcomers to come to Hollywood..."
Three days later, Aaron Anderson met the Australian beauty Nicole Kidman in a restaurant on Sunset Boulevard in Beverly Hills, tall and graceful figure, beautiful face and fair skin, she is indeed a beauty, but the red ramen hair made Aaron feel a little uncomfortable.
"Miss Kidman, here," Aaron stood up and waved at the other party.
Nicole Kidman walked over, a young and handsome guy, and asked uncertainly: "Are you the agent of CAA, Mr. Aaron Anderson?"
"Sit down," Aaron immediately handed the other party a business card, "I am Aaron Anderson!"
Nicole Kidman looked at the other party and found that the other party was indeed the agent of CAA. Although she thought the other party was too young, she kept smiling on her face.
"Mr. Anderson, who are you looking for?"
"Just call me Aaron," Aaron Anderson waved his hand and called the waiter, "No hurry, let's order something to eat first and talk while we eat!"
After a while, when the food was served, Aaron looked at Nicole Kidman with a smile, "My purpose in looking for you is very simple, I want to sign you and help you open up the market in Hollywood;"
"Don't rush to refuse, Hollywood is very exclusive, you won't get any good opportunities coming from Australia;"
"Although I'm a newcomer, I'm very confident in myself. If you have paid attention to the independent film market, it was me who promoted "Sex, Lies, and Videotape" at the St. Denis Film Festival last month!"
Nicole Kidman smiled helplessly, "I came here last month, I know that movie;"
"Actually, I just came to Hollywood and I didn't have an agent at all. How did you find me?"
Aaron took a bite of steak, wiped his mouth and smiled, "I accidentally saw the poster of the thriller "Over the Horizon" starring you;"
"You have good looks, I believe you are a promising talent, and you really need an agent to help you, don't you?"
Nicole Kidman nodded, "The first contract signed by a newcomer is valid for one year, right?"
"Yes, it's valid for one year. If you are not satisfied with me after one year, you can change it at any time," Aaron didn't care. "After all, I'm a newcomer and I don't have any background!"
Nicole Kidman laughed. "There was an interview with you in the newspaper at that time. You seemed so arrogant that you shouted that this year is the first year of independent films because "Sex, Lies, and Videotape" is going to be released."
Aaron took a sip of coffee. "That's not my arrogance, but my confidence in "Sex, Lies, and Videotape"!
" "You are special," Nicole Kidman also ate slowly and politely...
After the two of them were full, Aaron also looked at Nicole Kidman, "How about it, do you want to sign my hand?"
Nicole Kidman blinked, "If I refuse, will you persevere?"
Aaron shook his head, "I don't have so much time to waste, I guess I will pay attention to other newcomers;"
"Or European actors, I sign artists by luck, and now my main business is on movies!"
"Movies, what do you mean?"
"Film distribution agent, help some independent films or foreign films find distributors, that's what it means!"
"But, shouldn't your main job be the agent of artists?"
Aaron curled his lips, "When do you think you can get a million-dollar salary?"
"Ah, this, I don't know!" Nicole Kidman shook her head.
"You get $1 million salary, CAA gets $100,000 from you, and it's even less for me. You're lucky to make two movies a year," Aaron pointed,
"If the opportunity is right, I can promote several movies a year. If I'm lucky, a movie can be sold for millions of dollars, which is more than signing some newcomers!"
Nicole Kidman understood, "But if that's the case, if I sign to you, aren't you letting it go?"
Aaron held his forehead, "If I can easily promote movies, do you think those directors and producers will not give me face?"
"Well, okay, I'm willing," Nicole Kidman agreed of course. After all, she really has no connections in Hollywood, so she can only submit her resume to the crew for auditions.
After all, Aaron Anderson is really a legitimate agent of CAA!
ENDOF THE CHAPTER.....