"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 to find a temporary agent before the audition. If I am selected, they can 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 they took the lead in raising a glass, and everyone toasted to Sunshine Guy 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 not officially acted in movies or TV shows, so..."
"No, you will have your debut soon. Don't worry about money, Tom. You are now CAA's contracted agent. I, no, we can advance the rent for the first three months for you."
"Will I have a debut film? (debut)" Tom asked excitedly, "What theme will it be? Movie or TV? I have been preparing for this day, Paula. Don't worry, I will definitely perform it well."
"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. As expected, caa has great powers and managed to get the Italian director as soon as he signed the contract? But is old glass Zeffirelli willing to give up his "welfare"? Or will CAA's agent 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 American handsome men and cannot play such a gloomy villain."
Ronald thought for a while and realized that it was indeed the case. The hero 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 knew that he made a mistake and burned the house down.
Afterwards, he was convicted of arson in court and was imprisoned in the notorious Elizabeth Mental Hospital. His parents sold their house to rescue him. Then he harassed the rich girl, causing his father to die in a car accident. He also hooked up with his mother. In the end, he said this. It is 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. It gave David the inspiration to set the fire.
"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 talk, so Paula wanted to get him He went along and gave Tom some weight.
Ronald looked at the lawyer.
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 play a supporting role like a classmate. This would be beneficial for Pfeiffer to find an agent. .
"Of course, bring her with you." Richard agreed.
"Ronald, agents generally don't refuse clients' requests directly, you have to remember." Richard said this as he sent 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 to ask for something from you. If you bring someone with you, it will equalize the situation for both parties. Don't give the other party a chance to reject you." Lindsay· Seeing that Ronald didn't understand, 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 he was originally going to negotiate with a Hollywood producer. 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 was a representative of the Southern District of Manhattan Police Department, and his attorney Rudy.
"Lindsay, as long as your client gives up the prosecution and claims, my client is willing to immediately return his seized materials. You 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 department 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.”
"You police officers who deliberately violated the rules?"
"The Internal Investigations Division will initiate an investigation."
The lawyer lady also turned over and whispered to Ronald, "This is the attitude of the police station. If it doesn't make a big fuss and prosecute with all its strength, I guess the so-called raids and internal investigations of the Southern District Police Station are just a show. It's not as good as that. If you take the initiative to reconcile with them, you can also 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 supporting 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 will attend a meeting at the Southern District Police Station to honor enthusiastic people to quell some of the rumors."
"Deal." After exchanging opinions with the lawyer, Ronald agreed to the solution.
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After parting ways with the lawyer, Ronald went to the rtkd store to tell his aunt that Patrolman Karen was back for 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.
"Here's the thing, Paula was basically there to promote Tom Cruise, and I thought this was an opportunity, and if I could get Zeffirelli to meet you, maybe he would think he could give you a role as well."
What the agent Richard said before leaving was inspiring to Ronald. No one in this world is omniscient and omnipotent, and some things can take advantage of each other'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 the 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 new ideas and has begun to sign young male stars that they like but are not yet famous. I express my gratitude to CAA's Bao La Wagner recommended you, but they thought it was too risky to invest in an unknown actress.”
"I don't want to see potential actresses being rejected by suitable opportunities. Plus you asked me for help at that time. I feel like 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 before a female star has a stable position, it is a luxury to have a relationship. 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, thinking 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 succeed 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. My whole body seemed to be stimulated by male hormones, and it felt soft, and I 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.
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"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 placed Pfeiffer between Richard and himself, hoping to cause the director to misunderstand.
"Ha, you CAA people 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 rats. They dig holes and steal your cheese without you noticing."
"Introduction, this is my agent, Ed Limato of International Creative Management (icm)," director Zeffirelli said.
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