The Best Actor in the Vase of Meiyu

Chapter 1507 Everyone has their own thoughts

"But where did Harry Smith hear this rumor? Is it groundless? With his ability, he should not be able to make up news out of thin air."

Without warning, just when Brian thought Edgar had calmed down, Edgar suddenly turned around and killed Brian by surprise.

Brian was stunned, obviously not expecting this.

However, Bryan, who was able to climb to the position of CEO at the senior William Morris before the age of 40, was no pushover.

Brian is good at handling things and has a lot of skills. He quickly calmed down, carefully observed Edgar's aggressive and terrifying eyes, and confirmed that there was only burning anger in Edgar's eyes. He quickly stood firm, his brain worked at high speed, and reacted quickly.

"Recently, there has been a lot of buzz surrounding Peter Parker, and naturally the company is not quiet either."

"In the meeting that day, someone asked if there was a chance that if Anson didn't continue to play Peter Parker, there would be a chance that we could keep our own actor."

"I said that it's best to keep the money in the family. If Anson refuses to play the role, then it's natural for us to recommend a successor."

"Only if Anson refuses to act."

"Anson is William Morris' most important client at the moment. We put Anson first in everything we do, and the entire company is Anson's strongest backing. This has not changed and will not change. I emphasized this point in the meeting to keep them in check."

"But you know, rumors change as they spread."

Seamless and flawless.

In a split second, Brian's response was impeccable. It must be said that he had great explosive power in that instant, and even when he was telling lies with his eyes open, his words were very convincing.

However, there is a fatal flaw:
There was no rumor within William Morris Company about "sending someone to compete for Peter Parker". In other words, Brian was explaining something that didn't exist at all.

This also further confirmed Edgar's speculation that Brian and Michael's plan should be an inside deal to backstab Anson.

Although it is not known how William Morris intends to push this matter forward without angering Anson, Edgar will not sit idly by.

However, Edgar would not let Brian discover this loophole.

If Edgar guessed correctly, Brian's secretary had heard his words when he broke into the office just now, and the rumor should have spread by now; if the rumor still had not spread by the time he left the office, it didn't matter, he would help.

Anger, burning in my chest——

Half is real emotion, half is performance.

Edgar stared at Bryan, he couldn't believe it. They were so cruel that not only did they stab Anson in the back, but also used Anson as a stepping stone. At the same time, they expected to hide the truth from Anson and make Anson continue to work for William Morris obediently?
Is it Anson who is stupid, or is it Brian who is stupid?
If it is neither of the two, then it is madness, madness that is blinded by interests, madness that is willing to take risks for greater interests.

Or...

Edgar calms down and has an inspiration that may not be stupid or crazy, but has a greater benefit.

In Hollywood, there are no eternal enemies, no eternal friends, and no absolute superstars, only eternal interests.

In an instant, Edgar grasped an idea and regained his sanity completely.

So, how should they fight back?

Without hesitation, or even thinking, Edgar chose his side: Anson, of course Anson. Things still need to be considered in the long run.

But in a split second, Edgar had already gained his footing. "Indeed, this matter is very tricky."

Following Brian's words, Edgar rarely showed weakness.

"Sony Columbia is aggressive and we are looking for a breakthrough. Now we can use the company's support to leverage the industry."

Brian understood immediately and agreed readily, "Of course, no problem. At a time like this, everyone in the company stands with Anson."

"Edgar, we need to seize the opportunity of Warner Bros. Anson going to Warner Bros. is a great move. We must make full use of it now and put pressure on Sony Columbia through Warner Bros. If Anson can play Bruce Wayne, it will definitely be news that will shock the entire Hollywood."

"After all, everyone would probably be shocked when Peter Parker turns into Bruce Wayne."

"We need to seize the opportunity now. Believe me, the whole William Morris is committed to helping Anson, and we are all on the same side."

Brian was so confident and sincere, his eyes were full of sincerity, and his true feelings came out naturally, and Edgar almost believed it.

Although it was embarrassing, Edgar had to admit that Brian's "acting skills" were better than his. It seemed that he still needed to continue learning.

One set on the surface and one set on the back——

Edgar naturally knew this truth, but he didn't mind. What he needed now was "the superficial set", at least to make Hollywood and the entire North American continent realize that Sony Columbia was so tough and domineering that even old-fashioned agencies like William Morris were united.

Last summer, Sony Columbia was aggressive and finally relied on the power of public opinion to barely control the situation and buy Anson some breathing space.

Now, Edgar just needs people to realize:

No matter how powerful and dazzling Anson is, standing in front of the behemoth of capital power, he is still an independent individual, an insignificant individual who may be abandoned, erased, ignored, and disregarded by Sony Columbia at any time.

Anson Wood seems strong, but he is actually weak. He needs the support of millions of viewers, and he needs people to unite and let capital hear their voices.

At least on the surface, Edgar needs to build momentum and mobilize public opinion again.

As for the game behind the scenes, everyone will show their skills and see who can gain the upper hand and have the last laugh. The situation this time is more difficult than last summer.

It didn't take long for news to come out of Hollywood that William Morris was gathering forces from top to bottom to push Anson, trying to secure a historic contract for Anson and renew his contract for "Spider-Man 3". If successful, it could once again overturn the Hollywood landscape and change the actor's position in the industry.

Based on past experience, Hollywood agencies are likely to work together and stick together.

After all, just as Jim Carrey made history by earning $20 million for the first film, an actor's breakthrough will open up the entire Hollywood scene, and all agencies are a community of interests. At this moment, it is natural to be united and all agencies must stand on the same front.

However, this time the situation is slightly different.

Without waiting for the agencies to respond, Sony Columbia took a tough stance. They believed that Anson's salary demands were too outrageous and completely out of common sense, which meant that the film companies needed to calm down and conduct further review. They respected and liked Anson, but they also had their own bottom line.

As expected, all the top production companies in the Hollywood pyramid united together, and they were all extremely nervous: Is Anson up to something again?

(End of this chapter)