Hollywood starts with an agent

Chapter 30 Can't stand the anger

"Aaron, you have too few newly signed artists. Look at other agents, they can't wait to sign new artists every week."

Paula Wagner reminded with a smile.

Aaron clinked his glasses with the other party and said, "Didn't they just sign Jennifer Connelly? She was quite famous before!"

At least, Jennifer Connelly is now the most popular artist under Aaron's control, even director Steven Soderbergh cannot compare with her;
Not to mention Nicole Kidman who came from Australia.

Paula Wagner glanced at Nicole Kidman not far away and said, "Okay, as long as you can handle these relationships, the agency of the three works "Sex, Lies and Videotape", "Cinema Paradiso" and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles";

"You've done a great job. Next, are you still looking for a film agent?"

"Probably both. After all, the ones that need agents are either new independent films or foreign films, which are not easy to come by," Aaron couldn't just take the job casually.

"You didn't go to Venice, so why not go to the Toronto Film Festival? There are only a few independent film platforms these days."

Aaron nodded. "I'll consider it. Will director Tony Scott develop the script for 'Fatal Romance' after he finishes filming 'Days of Thunder'?"

There's no way around it. The script of "Fatal Romance" was written by his own Quentin Tarantino. The script will only become famous after being adapted into a movie.

"Not so fast. Director Tony Scott directed the action film 'Revenge' starring Kevin Costner earlier this year, and is currently filming 'Days of Thunder'."

“The next project will be decided next year!”

Paula Wagner often went to the set of "Days of Thunder" to talk to Tom Cruise and had a good understanding of director Tony Scott.

Later, Aaron discovered Kevin Costner, who joined CAA this year. Costner founded TIG Film Production Company, and Orion Pictures invested $1500 million in his first self-directed and self-acted work, Dances with Wolves.
For a grand western film, $1500 million is definitely not enough for him to spend.

"Okay," Aaron didn't have that much time to wait for the development, but it seemed that Tony Scott's works were only good in the previous "Top Gun";

"Revenge" which has been completed, or "Days of Thunder" which is currently being filmed are both average!
A while later, Aaron, who was talking to Nicole Kidman and making her laugh so hard that she covered her mouth, heard an inappropriate remark.

"Aaron, don't you have a sense of crisis now?"

"Yeah," Aaron turned around and found that it was his colleague Richard Lovett.

"I'll catch you later," Aaron said, kissing Nicole on the cheek.

Then, Aaron and Richard Lovett came to the balcony of the hotel. Aaron lit a cigarette and said, "Tell me, what's the matter?"

Richard Lovett sighed, “Because of your arrogance, now Warren Beatty and Dustin Hoffman are targeting my people;”

"You know, especially with Dustin Hoffman's current status, Julia Roberts finally got a leading role, and 'Pretty Woman' is about to wrap;"

“Some of Julia’s new projects have been affected!”

Aaron narrowed his eyes and said, "Are you being sucked silly every day? Now the heroine of "Pretty Woman" is being targeted by the hero of "Dick Tracy";"

"You don't blame those two old guys, but you come to blame me, the hero who facilitated the development of the 'Pretty Woman' project?"

"Is this your first day in Hollywood? You're actually complaining right now. What are you afraid of, an old, washed-up guy?"

"Won't everything be resolved by the time 'Pretty Woman' comes out next year? Who is Julia Roberts? What kind of projects can she possibly have?"

Richard Lovett's face instantly turned red after being scolded by Aaron. He pointed at Aaron in disbelief and said, "Won't the people under your control also be targeted by others?" "Idiot!"

Aaron threw away his cigarette butt. "I've done over $1000 million in business in just six months. A washed-up actor and a dwarf are targeting me?"

"What's the point of targeting me? When these two movies come out next year, these two losers will yell 'Mr. Anderson' when they see me!"

After saying that, Aaron left the balcony directly, leaving Richard Lovett alone in the wind.

Aaron is a man who can't stand being angry!
In his previous life, he was a ruthless character who dared to drag a whole car of people to death. Now he is just a small agent, Richard Lovett. What the hell does he want?
After returning to the banquet hall, Aaron met the producer of "Pretty Woman" Steven Reuther and the leading actor Al Pacino!

"Why, the two of you have no confidence in 'Pretty Woman'?"

Al Pacino smiled and said, "How can an actor not have confidence in his own work? During the filming of this movie, I felt that the story was pretty good."

Steven Reuther also nodded, "Maybe there will be a surprise next year!"

After all, the recently released "When Harry Met Sally..." has surprised many people.

"By the way, Aaron, Director Coppola is helping Paramount prepare for The Godfather Part III, which features a young girl who will play my daughter."

"Perhaps, I can recommend one of your actors for an audition."

Al Pacino is repaying Aaron for a favor he had done him.

"The daughter of 'The Godfather Part III'?"

Aaron nodded and said, "Thank you. I recently signed a young actress named Jennifer Connelly. You can let her try it."

"She's also filmed a movie in Italy before!"

Aaron knew that Francis Ford Coppola and his crew were Italian immigrants, and that actors like Al Pacino and Robert De Niro in the "Godfather" series were also of Italian descent;

However, Aaron remembered that the actress who played the daughter in "The Godfather 3" was Francis Ford Coppola's daughter Sofia Coppola, who also won the Golden Raspberry Award.

"I can only recommend that the person who ultimately makes the final decision on getting an audition for a role is Director Coppola!"

Al Pacino reminded.

"The Godfather 3" is in preparation, with Francis Coppola as the producer and director. As the main character in the series, "The Godfather" Al Pacino and Coppola are still discussing his salary.

"I see. It's a great opportunity. This is Coppola's Godfather series! I wonder how many actors would like to be involved."

Aaron was already satisfied with having the opportunity to audition. At least it let Jennifer Connelly know that he was fighting for the role for her!

After Al Pacino left, Steven Reuther leaned over to Aaron and whispered, "Dustin Hoffman and Mr. Michael Ovitz met to discuss the misunderstanding between you and Warren Beatty;"

"Dustin's reputation is huge now, so you have to be careful with CAA."

Aaron just smiled and patted the other person on the shoulder, "Don't worry, just wait until "Pretty Woman" is released next year, the results will speak for themselves!"

(End of this chapter)