The Best Actor in the Vase of Meiyu

Chapter 1872 Strike the Snake at its Seven Inch
"Everyone in Hollywood knows that Creative Artists Agency is the industry leader, and its word is law. Even Michael Ovitz can't control this behemoth right now."

"If an innovative artist asks Anson to attend the Oscars, then Anson will attend the Oscars 100% of the time."

"but……"

Edgar calmly expressed his thoughts, but Kevin subtly took over the conversation.

"But you need to establish a reputation in Hollywood. He's the only superstar who has the final say. Even innovative artists can't just speak up for Anson on their own initiative?"

"Edgar, do you know what you're asking for?"

This is tantamount to asking innovative artists to help Anson slap himself in the face.

Just as Creative Artists ignored Will Smith's antics back then, it's easy to imagine that they won't tolerate Anson's monopoly now.

Kevin immediately saw through Edgar's plan, but Edgar remained completely calm, instead smiling and saying, "Relax, relax. We're not enemies."

Kevin replied calmly, "Not yet." But the future is uncertain.

Edgar laughed even harder. "I think you should help, for two reasons."

"First, if Frank persuaded Anson through the Innovators, and Anson successfully attended the Oscars, does that mean that Anson's previous absences from the Oscars were a confrontation between William Morris and the Academy? Until this year, Anson did not actively surrender to the Academy, so is it because the Innovators are in control and trying to gain the upper hand?"

“Once the matter escalates to the level of two organizations, the underlying conflicts of interest become much more complex.”

"Therefore, we should simplify things."

“From the beginning, Anson’s refusal to attend the Oscars was a personal matter, and naturally, Frank should have personally persuaded Anson.”

Kevin wasn't immediately swayed; after all, anyone can make empty promises.

Logically speaking, Edgar does have a point, but things aren't that complicated. Creative artists can definitely guide the process. Anson's previous absence from the Oscars was a personal decision; William Morris didn't have the ability to control his actors. But creative artists do, and they persuaded Anson to attend the Oscars.

Next, innovative artists gained significant popularity.

This was also Kevin's plan, which is why he was willing to come and find Edgar.

Edgar could see that Kevin was not easily swayed, but he remained calm and continued.

"Secondly, I do not deny that I am indeed promoting Anson, that Anson alone can surpass innovative artists, surpass William Morris."

"Do you remember why we left William Morris?"

Of course, it's not the reason that appears on the surface; the real root cause still stems from self-interest.

Anson is vying for a higher percentage of box office revenue from actors, which would not only break the 20 million mark but also give him real control over the narrative.

Kevin's memory was instantly awakened; how could he have forgotten? This was also a key reason why innovative artists appreciated Anson.

They believe the 20 million club has reached a bottleneck, and it's impossible for clubs with 30 million or 40 million to emerge. However, how actors can further divide the pie and gain more influence remains a question.

To be precise, how can the talent agencies behind the actors gain more initiative in their collaborations with film companies?

Anson provided an answer.

Kevin had a flash of inspiration and immediately realized Edgar's subtext.

Edgar's lips curled up slightly. "Yes, I hope Frank can persuade Anson himself, not through the innovative artist, not even through me, but face to face."

"Because Anson has such a voice and influence."

“I hope Hollywood realizes that while innovative artists and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences are indeed at the top of the pyramid, Anson now has the right to stand on equal footing with everyone, and he will become the lever that lifts the leash.” “Of course, it’s just an Oscar, its influence is limited.”

"However, this matter has lasted for three whole years. If we resolve it quietly, the energy we have accumulated will be wasted. It would be better for us to seize the opportunity to go further. Even if we cannot leverage the power in one fell swoop, the power accumulated one, two, or three times will eventually form a storm."

Kevin was a smart man; as Edgar spoke, a blueprint slowly unfolded in his mind—

Shocking. Surging.

Regardless of whether this can be accomplished, the sheer determination and courage involved are truly remarkable.

Kevin admits that he's getting old. He's been in Hollywood for so many years that his edges and sharpness have been smoothed out. He's gotten used to playing by the rules and doesn't dare to easily step out of them, let alone break them.

Standing before Edgar, one can't help but admire how sharp and ambitious this young man truly is.

Kevin looked up at Edgar and said, "You...you're a madman." But then a smile crept onto his lips.

Edgar shrugged slightly. "Thanks for the compliment. But to be honest, I'm a little disappointed. I thought creative artists were the most adventurous and innovative old guys in all of Hollywood."

Kevin was taken aback, then burst out laughing. "So, Asa and I always thought we were plotting against you, but now it seems that you were the ones plotting against us?"

Edgar smiled but remained silent. "So, what do you think? Would an innovative artist be willing to cooperate with Anson in a performance?"

Kevin didn't answer immediately; he hesitated for a moment—

Besides, who says this is not a possibility of success?

Looking at Anson's achievements so far, from "Spider-Man 2" to "Dawn of the Sun," each feat has been disruptive to the industry. Just when people believed that Leonardo DiCaprio and "Titanic" were the pinnacle of Hollywood, Anson gave a different answer.

Look at Leonardo now. It's not that his career has hit a wall, but he has also dutifully returned to Hollywood and familiarized himself with the routines, embarking on his journey to chase the Oscar.

Perhaps Anson can offer a different answer.

As Edgar said, are innovative artists willing to embark on an adventurous journey?

Kevin admitted he was intrigued. "What are you going to do?"

Although there was no direct answer, the attitude was crystal clear.

Edgar didn't pry. He knew that the creative artists' senior management team needed to discuss things, and that things weren't that simple, but now that Kevin was on board, it was like half the battle was won.

Leave the task of persuading the higher-ups to Kevin.

Edgar looked at Kevin and said, "Just pretend you don't know anything, and use polite words to brush me off."

Kevin, "What if he comes to you directly?"

Edgar gestured to the telephone on the table. "Answer sheets were invented for moments like this."

Kevin was dumbfounded. Did Edgar mean he was going to completely ignore Frank's call?
Edgar had packed his things, patted Kevin on the shoulder, and started to leave.

Kevin was completely bewildered and quickly asked, "But the Golden Globe Awards are just around the corner. Are we going to wait until the awards ceremony? The reporters will definitely keep asking Anson about it then."

Edgar shrugged slightly. "Perfect. Leave everything to Anson; we're not the ones in a hurry anyway."

"hey-hey."

(End of this chapter)