"As long as you sign here, you will become an official client of CAA." Paula Wagner said, pointing to the dotted line on the contract.
"So I will have an agent once I sign?" Sunshine Boy Tom felt a little bit like he was hit by a lottery prize. "I used to have the only option to find a temporary agent before the audition. If I was selected, they would help me sign the contract."
"Don't hesitate. Isn't this your dream? And lawyer Lindsay has already read the contract for you." Ronald called Tom to talk about CAA's intention to sign him, so he took him with him.
Have a meal to celebrate Ronald signing with CAA.
Just after Paula communicated with the headquarters, she confirmed Tom's signing and contract details, and rushed to the hotel. The lawyer was there anyway, so she took a look at the contract and asked Tom to sign the contract on the spot.
"Thomas Cruise Mapother IV." Tom signed his full name.
"Cheers!"
Seeing Tom Cruise signing his name, Paula let out a sigh of relief. Then she took the lead in raising a glass and everyone toasted to the sunshine boy having an official agent.
"I will be your main agent in CAA. You sort out what you need to bring and go to Los Angeles with me in the next stage. I will find you a suitable apartment in Los Angeles." Paula is a qualified agent.
Man, think of everything.
"No, Sean Penn called me and asked me to go to Hollywood as soon as possible. I can stay in his guest room. You know that I have never officially acted in a film or television drama, so..."
"No, you will have your debut soon. Don't worry about money, Tom. You are now a contracted actor with CAA. I, no, we can advance your rent for the first three months."
"Will I have a debut film? (Debut)" Tom asked excitedly, "What subject is it? Movie or TV? I have been preparing for this day, Paula. Don't worry, I will perform it well with all my heart."
"Tonight I have an appointment with Director Zeffirelli to talk about your role in the crew of 'Endless Love'." Paula showed a smile.
"Do you want him to play the leading role?" Ronald asked curiously. CAA is indeed very powerful and managed to get the Italian director as soon as he signed the contract. But is old glass Zeffirelli willing to give up his "benefits"? Or is it CAA's?
Will agents urge actors to "sacrifice"?
Ronald looked at Tom Cruise and then at the lawyer. If this was the case, he didn't know whether it was a good thing or a bad thing for Tom to sign Paula.
"No, that role is not suitable for you." Paula wiped her lips with a tablecloth and took a sip of water. "Tom is the spokesperson for America's handsome boys. He cannot play such a gloomy villain."
Ronald thought about it and realized that it was indeed the case. The male protagonist of Endless Love was actually a villain. He seduced a rich girl and was banned from her by her father. Then he lit a newspaper at the front door of her house, hoping to rush in and save her while the smoke was rising.
Man, who knows that he made a mistake and burned down the house.
Later, he was convicted of arson in court and sent to the notorious Elizabeth Mental Hospital. His parents sold their house to bail him out, and then they harassed the rich girl, causing her father to die in a car accident. She also hooked up with her mother, and finally said this:
It's all about love that excuses itself.
"Tom, you didn't go to acting school, so your debut film shouldn't test your acting skills too much. I chose a role for you that doesn't have many roles, but plays a key role in advancing the plot."
Ronald thought for a while, "Is it Billy?" Billy was a classmate of the male protagonist David. During the chat, he accidentally mentioned that he once put wet newspapers outside the neighbor's house and lit them, which produced a lot of smoke.
He went to put out fires again and won the favor of his neighbors. This gave David the inspiration to set fires.
"Yes, you are very smart, Ronald." Paula said, "If you are free in the evening, let's go together." Ronald was familiar with Director Zeffirelli and could speak well, so Paula wanted to win over him.
He went along and gave Tom some weight.
Ronald looked at the lawyer lady.
Lindsay Dole said, "I will represent you in the afternoon to discuss the settlement plan with the opposing lawyer representing the New York police. You need to be present, but the time will not be long. You can make it in time."
"Can I bring Michelle Pfeiffer?" Ronald also wanted to get another role for Pfeiffer. Even if he didn't choose the leading role, he could still play a supporting role as a classmate. This would be beneficial for Pfeiffer to find an agent.
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"Of course, bring her with you." Richard agreed.
"Ronald, agents generally don't refuse clients' requests directly, you have to remember." Richard gave an instruction when sending Ronald and the lawyer away alone.
"What he means is that you don't need to ask Paula about this kind of thing, just take Pfeiffer with you. Paula wants something from you. If you bring someone with you, it will be an even deal between the two parties. Don't give the other party a chance to reject you." Lindsay·
Seeing that Ronald was a little confused, Dole mentioned it.
"Yeah, I'm not quite used to life with an agent yet."
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"Rudy, my client was searched with a search warrant issued by the Southern District of Manhattan Police Department in New York in violation of the law, which resulted in him losing two important movie scripts. He was a contracted screenwriter with CAA and was originally going to negotiate with a Hollywood studio.
Regarding the sale, the Southern District Police Department’s actions have violated my client’s legitimate rights and interests and caused huge economic losses.”
Attorney Lindsay Dole, Ronald sat on one side, and on the other side were representatives of the Southern District of Manhattan Police Department, and his attorney Rudy.
"Lindsay, as long as your client gives up the lawsuit and claims, my client is willing to immediately return his seized materials. He can also apologize to your client in private."
"This is what you should do, not a bargaining chip."
Rudy whispered a few words to the police representative, "Okay, as long as your client can drop the prosecution, the Manhattan Southern District Police Department is willing to immediately return the property of Mr. Ronald Lee and help hunt down the two men who falsely accused your client of God."
Child Believer.”
"Are you a police officer who deliberately violated the rules?"
"The Internal Investigations Division will initiate an investigation."
The lawyer lady also turned over and whispered to Ronald, "That's all the attitude of the police department is. If you don't want to make a big fuss and launch an all-out prosecution. I guess the so-called raids and internal investigations of the Southern District Police Department are just a show. Why don't you take the initiative?
I offered to reconcile with them and get some benefits. I heard Karen say that her shop is often harassed by gangsters..."
Ronald nodded frequently, and then said, "Actually, I support police work. The amount of state taxes I paid this year is among the highest for my age. I support the New York police. For example, I own a school on XX Street in Midtown Manhattan.
For small shops that sell dance supplies, when patrol police come, there will be far fewer gangsters and stray fireflies nearby to harass them."
The representative of the Southern District Police Department smiled for the first time and whispered a few words to Rudy.
"We are very grateful to your client for your support to the police. The patrol police work very hard and often have no place to use the restroom. If your store can..."
"We will also prepare some coffee so that the patrol officers can better protect the people."
"In this case, we hope that Mr. Ronald Lee can attend a meeting at the Southern District Police Station to honor enthusiastic people to quell some rumors."
"Deal." After exchanging opinions with the lawyer, Ronald agreed to the solution.
…
After parting ways with the lawyer, Ronald went to the RTKD store to tell his aunt Karen that patrolman Karen would be coming to drink coffee.
"In this case, those nasty Italian gangsters will come less often. If little Bud hadn't blocked the door, they would always drive away customers when they came in," said the aunt.
Ronald took Pfeiffer with him, and the two drove to meet director Zeffirelli.
"That's the thing. Paula is mainly trying to promote Tom Cruise. I think this is an opportunity. If Zeffirelli can meet you, maybe he will think he can also give you a role."
What the agent Richard said before leaving inspired Ronald. No one in this world is omniscient and omnipotent. There are things that can take advantage of the other person's blind spots and misunderstandings.
"Why are you helping me, Ronald?" Michelle Pfeiffer, who had been silent in the passenger seat, suddenly asked while waiting for a red light.
Ronald looked back at Pfeiffer and smiled, "Actually, I don't know. I don't want to ask for anything in return. This is a very competitive industry." Ronald gestured to his neck with his hands.
He made a gesture of cutting his throat.
"I think it's especially difficult for actresses to get ahead, you know? The tradition of agents is to only sign famous stars, but now CAA has a new idea and started to sign young male stars they like who are not yet famous. I expressed my gratitude to CAA's Bao
La Wagner recommended you, but they thought investing in an unknown actress was too risky."
"I don't want to see potential actresses being rejected by suitable opportunities. Plus you asked me for help at that time, so I think you must trust me."
Michelle Pfeiffer looked at Ronald with a pair of charming big blue eyes, "You know, I gave up a lot to be an actress, and I don't want to stop yet."
"I know, I just read Ingrid Bergman's autobiography, and I know that it is a luxury for a female star to have a relationship before her status is stable. Before you can choose a script, life is auditions and filming again and again, and you are always busy.
"
Ronald looked at the traffic lights ahead and thought of the women he had dated, and felt a little sad for a moment. American women have to give up a lot if they want to strive in their careers.
"Ronnie."
Ronald turned around and saw Michelle Pfeiffer's face right in front of him, her golden hair draped over her shoulders, her cat-like face close at hand, her beautiful blue eyes slightly closed, only her fiery eyes
His lips trembled slightly.
With a "hmm" sound, Michelle Pfeiffer felt her lips being gently pressed and enveloped by another pair of lips. Her whole body seemed to be stimulated by male hormones, and she felt soft, and she couldn't help but make a sound of satisfaction.
"Didi..." A horn sounded from behind. Ronald saw that the light in front had turned green, stepped on the clutch, shifted into first gear and continued forward.
…
"Hello, Mr. Director, this is Michelle Pfeiffer. You have already met her." Ronald introduced Pfeiffer again.
"This is Tom. This is his agent, Paula from CAA. This is his colleague, Richard."
Ronald deliberately asked Pfeiffer to sit between Richard and himself, hoping to cause the director to misunderstand.
"Ha, you guys from CAA really know how to find time."
A word came from the mouth of a stranger at the door.
The visitor hugged director Zeffirelli and kissed him twice.
"Some agents are like mice. They start digging holes and steal your cheese if you don't pay attention."
"Introduction, this is my agent, Ed Limato of William Morris (WMA)," director Zeffirelli said.