Chapter 416 Sincerity and Conditions

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The next day was the weekend. Matthew did not leave the manor. In the morning, Liszt and Liszt came over to check the replanted trees in the vestibule forest. In the afternoon, we welcomed a visitor.

"You said on the blog you updated this morning that you plan to hide at home and be lazy." Irina Boyar took the coffee from the servant, thanked him first, and then said to Matthew, "So I came here specifically to take a look. you."

Matthew leaned back on the large sofa and asked, "Are you really just here to see me?"

Elena Boyar didn't blush at all, and said directly, "By the way, if there is any exciting news."

"Didn't you publish the hottest news this time?" Matthew adjusted his sitting position to a more comfortable position. "An epoch-making boxing match, the worst director on earth, and angry little treasure."

"I heard that he sent you an invitation letter? Are you ready to go?" Irina Boyar asked when she saw Matthew nodded, "Can you take me with you?"

The invitation stated that you could bring a female companion, and Matthew responded directly, "Yes." He then asked, "Is Uwe-Bauer's director level really as bad as you wrote?"

"Well... let's put it this way." Irina Boyar pondered for a while and said, "One of my reporters once visited Uwe Bauer's studio and took the time to visit several staff on the set. , don’t you feel uneasy when you ask them what they worked so hard to make is a bad movie? Do you know how the crew responded?”

Without waiting for Matthew to speak, she gave the answer herself, "They said no, because they would never go to the movies they made."

Matthew was speechless for a moment, what kind of director really has what kind of crew members.

Elena Boyar added, "I got news two days ago that Uwe Bauer is in contact with Blizzard, and it is said that he wants to get the movie adaptation rights of the popular game "Warcraft" from Blizzard."

Matthew, the famous name of Warcraft, still knew, shrugged and said, "Maybe Uwe-Bauer can make a different game adaptation movie."

Irina Boyar took the lead in changing the subject and asked, "How are your negotiations with the "I Am Legend" crew going? When will the contract be officially signed?"

Matthew replied directly, "Helen is still talking to them, and it is estimated that it will take a while to reach an agreement."

"Then you and Helen better hurry up,

Also, be vigilant and don't get robbed. "Irina Boyar reminded me," I got the news from inside CAA that Francis Lawrence, the director of "I Am Legend", just fired his agent, and will sign a formal management contract with CAA recently. "

"Really?" Matthew was immediately alert, "Is the news right?"

Irina Boyar has not known Matthew for a year or two, and they have always helped each other and said, "TMZ has a contact person in CAA, and occasionally can get some news." She thought about it, not touching her own work secrets Under the premise, he added, "Francis Lawrence and CAA should have been hooked up for some time."

Matthew frowned, Will Smith is CAA's client, and he and his agent had been in contact with Francis Lawrence some time ago.

"Thank you for the news, Elaine." Matthew said seriously.

"We are old friends." Elena Boyar smiled, "Don't be so polite."

Matthew nodded lightly and said, "I'll go and call Helen Herman."

Elena Boyar waved her hand at will, "Go ahead, I'll take a look around your house, I haven't fully appreciated such a luxurious residence."

Matthew went to the next reception room to call Helen Herman. Francis Lawrence fired his agent the day before yesterday. She also just got the news, but she didn't know that Francis Lawrence had transferred to CAA.

After a few minutes of talking, Matthew hung up the phone, called Yelena Boyar, and rushed to the Angel Agency together to discuss countermeasures with Helen Herman.

In a conference room in the office building where CAA is located in Century City, Francis Lawrence sits next to the lawyer, listening to the lawyer answering some questionable clauses in the contract for him. On his other side, representatives of two directors' unions Sitting there, opposite Kevin Howard, who was waiting patiently.

Soon, he will sign a formal brokerage contract with CAA under the witness and supervision of representatives of the lawyers and directors' union.

The name and strength of CAA are known to everyone in Hollywood. With the support of CAA, many media have shaped CAA into an omnipotent star-making machine. Whether it is an actor or a director, as long as they enter CAA , as if it were bound to succeed.

This has affected the choices of many people, not to mention Francis Lawrence. Even Matthew believes that CAA's strength and resources in the Hollywood circle are difficult to compare with other brokerage companies.

Even the veteran brokerage firm William Morris is slightly worse.

Moreover, CAA also has a series of big stars and big directors as its signs. It is difficult not to attract those who have ambitions in the circle and want more room for development.

Since Will Smith and Kevin Van Horn approached him, Francis Lawrence has seriously considered their proposal, as well as his own future.

When he transferred from an advertising director to the Hollywood film circle, he still used his previous agent, who belonged to a medium-sized agency. It was indeed enough to deal with advertising and MV directors, but in the film industry, it seemed lack of ability.

In contrast, CAA is much, much better.

Francis Lawrence believes that after joining CAA, he can get more opportunities and better development.

"No problem." The lawyer's words rang in his ears, "It's time to sign the contract."

Hearing this, Francis Lawrence looked at the two representatives of the director's union, the taller one nodded, and said, "The contract fully complies with the union's requirements."

Lawyers and unions had cross-reviewed, and Francis Lawrence was relieved, took the pen and signed his name on the contract in triplicate.

After signing the contract, he handed a copy to his lawyer, and the directors of the director's union took one for the record, and then Kevin Van Horn came over and shook his hand.

"Welcome to join CAA." Kevin Howard said to Francis Lawrence enthusiastically, "Starting today, CAA will provide you with the best and best brokerage services in the world."

Francis Lawrence smiled and said, "It's a pleasure to work with."

The two exchanged a few words of courtesy. Kevin Howard sent the others away, and after he and Francis Lawrence were the only ones left in the conference room, he said, "Now you should rest assured?"

He actually knew very well that Francis Lawrence had been reluctant to speak to the crew about Will Smith's competition for the leading actor, in order to do this brokerage contract.

"I've always believed in you." Francis Lawrence seemed to be telling the truth, "The reason why I've delayed until now is to prepare and wait for the right opportunity."

Will Smith and Kevin Howian spoke beautifully at the time, but empty promises are the most unreliable, and only fools believe in empty words. It is not that CAA has not done untrustworthy things.

Since Kevin Howian put forward the conditions, he has been waiting, waiting for the sincerity of Will Smith and CAA.

Hollywood is all about giving and getting back. Although Francis Lawrence believes that America and the entire Western world owe blacks, and is very interested in beautiful women among blacks, he lacks interest in black men like Will Smith. What is wanted are other substantial benefits.

Of course, he is also very clear that even if he is interested in Will Smith, he can't do anything. Compared with Will Smith, he is just a small director.

Kevin Howian added, "Helen Herman is still negotiating with Akiva Goldsman, and progress is slow on both sides." He reminded, "I have also been in contact with Akiva Goldsman a few times, and he is ready to Audition for Will."

"I know." Francis Lawrence said after careful consideration, "I, David Heyman and Akiva Goldsman will all participate in this audition, I have a certain say, as long as Will does well, Your price is right, plus I am the director of the crew, there is still a good chance of getting the male lead."

Kevin Howard found it out. Before, Francis Lawrence kept emphasizing on finding opportunities and difficulties. Now, as soon as the brokerage contract is signed, he seems to be a different person and looks particularly confident.

He still believes that Francis Lawrence can influence the choice of the crew to a certain extent. In most cases, the director has a much greater influence on a film than the actor, and according to the information he got, Matthew Horner Even if an agreement is reached with the crew, it is only the male lead, and Akiva Goldsman does not intend to let him join the team of filmmakers.

In this way, the director's innate advantages in the profession are more easily reflected.

"One more thing, I want to say hello to you in advance." Francis Lawrence's appetite is far greater than Kevin Howian imagined, "There is also an important female supporting role in this project, and Will gets the male lead. If so, hopefully he will support me in choosing Paula Patton for the role."

This is a somewhat familiar name, and Kevin Howard quickly remembered it. This is a black actress who played a small supporting role in "The Rival of All People" starring Will Smith.

Then, he remembered what Beyonce said before, it seems that Francis Lawrence is really a white-skinned and black-hearted.

Francis Lawrence didn't finish his words, and added, "I can't guarantee Will 100% of the lead actor."

"I understand." Kevin Howard nodded.

No one can fully guarantee this kind of thing. Various unexpected situations in the circle often occur, otherwise they will not come to compete for this male lead.

Francis Lawrence continued, "Even if Will fails, find a way to support Paula Patton."

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