The Best Actor in the Vase of Meiyu

Chapter 1916 The Proud One of Heaven
Among innovative artists, agents are a unified whole, working together to create miracles.

However, ideals are beautiful, but reality is harsh. Even in a system like that of innovative artists, there are still different levels of agents. Why can some agents become senior partners while others can only do menial work? Why can some agents help actors change agencies while others can only run errands?

Obviously, there is still a difference between the relationship between brokers and clients.

Edgar remained clear-headed throughout, how could he possibly be blinded by Richard's sweet words?
In the blink of an eye, Edgar and Richard had exchanged blows several times, neither giving an inch and engaging in close combat.

Then Edgar retaliated, “Richard, what’s going on with this project? What’s happening? Your reaction has made me even more interested in it.”

If Edgar still couldn't see through the trickery at this point, he would have been devoured by Hollywood long ago.

Richard's expression remained unchanged, and he refused to give Edgar a direct answer, instead asking, "What, was that project the other day boring?"

“We all believe that the project has great potential. It’s a one-man show, where he’s in complete control, which highlights Anson’s charisma and puts all the spotlight on him. It’s also a fresh take on the post-apocalyptic genre.”

"Everything fits Anson perfectly."

Edgar released his right hand, and the two finally gave up the stalemate. Instead of refusing to give in like shrewish women pulling each other's hair, he sat down opposite Richard.

"'I am a legend'?" Edgar suddenly understood.

Richard also sat down. "Yes, this is the project. To be honest, Will Smith has been eyeing this project, but we all felt it was a better fit for Anson, showcasing another side of his charm. So we intercepted it before Will Smith even made contact and tailored it for Anson."

Edgar gently raised his chin. “Of course, this project is very special, but as you said, it’s suitable for Will Smith, Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Harrison Ford, Keanu Reeves, it can be suitable for any actor.”

“But Anson doesn’t want to be just any actor.”

“Anson needs something… different.”

Edgar looked up at Richard and gave him a playful smile.

“Actually, I’m only slightly interested in this project, a little curious. But now, Richard, your reaction is stimulating me, and my curiosity is growing stronger.”

"I can't help but wonder, if you're willing to block 'I Am Legend' and ignore Will Smith's demands, then who is this project being blocked for, someone even bigger than Will Smith?"

"Tom Cruise? Leonardo DiCaprio? Wait, could it be Johnny Depp?"

Edgar made no attempt to hide his disdain and mockery; he didn't consider these actors more important than Anson.

Richard understood Edgar's meaning, gave a wry smile, and let out a long sigh.

He thought for a moment, "No, it's not them."

"Edgar, I'm serious about Anson. He's the most important client of Creative Artists. Tom, Leo, Johnny, and Will can't compare to him. His influence is undeniable. Believe me, no producer or director can refuse a project that Anson sets his sights on."

Edgar became even more interested and looked at Richard with great interest.

Richard looked slightly helpless and shook his head gently. "Not a big name, not even a top-tier one. To be precise, it's because of some personal connections I have."

Edgar suddenly realized, "Oh. I see."

Just like Edgar himself, he was determined to defend Anson's interests to the death, and he held firm to his principles even within such a special system as innovative artists.

It now seems that Richard, who proudly champions the banner of innovative artist, is no exception; deep down, he still retains his own private space.

Richard could sense the teasing in Edgar's eyes. He let out a soft sigh, hesitated for a moment, but ultimately decided not to beat around the bush any longer. "This is a project for Colin."

Edgar raised an eyebrow slightly. "Farrell?" Richard nodded in agreement.

Colin Farrell is considered a prime example of someone who "wasted a winning hand".

Handsome, well-connected, and with a generous personality, this Irish actor possesses all the qualities for success and is considered a potential next Tom Cruise.

It's not an overstatement, because he truly possesses such abilities.

In 2000, at the age of 24, Colin Firth starred in his first film, "Tiger Camp," which was a resounding success, earning him the Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actor.

The future is limitless.

As previously mentioned, the Boston Clique, led by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, is united in Hollywood. Backed by the traditional New England region and inheriting the traditional power of Britain, Ireland, and Italy, Colin Firth has also become a part of it, and they have already defeated two-thirds of Hollywood from the start.

Next, Colin's career took off, with top-tier resources. He co-starred with A-list actors such as Kevin Spacey, Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson, and Al Pacino, and successfully broke through the box office with "Phone Booth". He then joined forces with Tom Cruise in Steven Spielberg's "Minority Report".

It's no exaggeration to say that Colin's resources are top-notch, and he has consistently delivered outstanding performances.

In 2004, Oliver Stone cast Colin Firth as Alexander the Great, pairing him with Angelina Jolie in this epic film.

Colin Firth possesses both commercial film talent and exceptional acting ability, making him a darling of the public and possessing all the qualities to become a superstar.

However, what went wrong?

Colin himself. He is his own worst enemy.

The alcoholism is very serious.

His promiscuous lifestyle and private videos of his sexual encounters with prostitutes have been widely circulated online, and in the videos, he is clearly drunk and unconscious.

Violence has led him to be involved in numerous physical altercations.

Negative news upon negative news, endless and relentless, completely ruined Colin's future.

With perfect timing, favorable circumstances, and supportive relationships, Colin had everything he needed to become a superstar, but he ruined all his opportunities, plummeting from his peak into the abyss.

Colin's agent was Richard.

Richard always held a soft spot in his heart for Colin, and it wasn't just a business partnership; he genuinely wanted to see Colin, whom he had discovered, realize his potential.

Colin is currently trying to quit drinking, his career is in dire straits, and he sees no future. Richard sincerely hopes he can help Colin turn things around.

However, Richard selectively ignored one fact—

Never believe what those people say. Alcoholism, violence, addiction—once it happens, it happens again and again. They are always trapped in a cycle of self-destruction.

Colin was the same. He got a chance to make a comeback and succeeded; then he destroyed it with his own hands, climbed back up from the bottom again, and surprisingly succeeded again; unsurprisingly, he fell into the abyss once more.

Ups and downs, back and forth, endlessly.

The problem is that he always gets "another chance," and people spoil him like that, so he never grows up and remains like a giant baby.

(End of this chapter)