Chapter 147

In the coffee shop of the airport, the waiter brought two cups of coffee and a cup of juice. Murphy tipped. Instead of touching the coffee, he looked at the agent who claimed to be from William Morris.

Martin Miller is also looking at Murphy. His young partner is beyond his expectation. Although there are amazing young people among his clients, they are actors and directors. How many years has Hollywood never seen a young director who can get such a terrible box office result at such an age?

If it wasn't for the other side to create such a terrible return on investment and carry a broker's contract similar to that of an intern, William Morris would not let him dig the corner of CAA.

"Director Stanton," Martin Miller also did not watch the coffee, "William Morris sincerely invited you to join

There is no need to cover up and beat around the Bush in such a case. He came here to wave his hoe.

Kerry Mulligan looks at Murphy and remembers the phone call made by James Franco's agent in Australia. He finds out that his boyfriend has become a hot commodity at some time?

The agent of William Morris also specially checked the flights and ran to the airport to block them, as if for fear that Murphy would be robbed.

Murphy laughed and said calmly, "thank you and William Morris for your kindness. I'm very happy with CAA now. I don't have any plans to change the agency for the time being."

"As far as I know, you are signing an internship contract with CAA?" Martin Miller, of course, will not give up. He continued, "CAA doesn't attach importance to you, and in addition to your agent bill Rossi, the resources invested in you are basically zero."

Listen to him say that, Murphy does not speak. He is really satisfied with Bill rosis, but CAA, UTA and William Morris have no special feelings. It's no harm to look at their offer.

It's obviously impossible to move a person with empty words. Martin Miller is not stupid to know that Murphy is looking at his offer.

"William Morris is very sincere." He sincerely said, "eight percent of the brokerage commission, we will focus on you to form a mature film team!"

This is often the treatment of a famous director.

Martin Miller continued, "the project behind you, William Morris will be fully operational, and as long as you need, the company will try to persuade its big stars to cooperate with you."

There should be another sentence in the back, which is automatically added in Murphy's mind, if his project can attract those big stars.

"I can guarantee," Martin Miller said, "that my star clients will be involved in at least one of your projects."

He is not an obscure agent like Bill rosis. His Jewish identity and many years of experience make him a top entertainment agent in the circle.

"Oh?" Murphy seems to be interested, "including your cast clients?"

Seeing the opposite Martin Miller nodding, he deliberately said, "Padme Amidala?"

Martin Miller did not hesitate. "Of course!"

Anyway, it seems to be sincere. A movie named "the electric saw" seems to have completely changed the situation faced by Murphy.

Maybe it's Hollywood. There's a difference between a successful person and a new person, even though the new person may really be a genius.

Murphy certainly won't give an answer immediately. He thought about it. After half a minute, he said, "I need to think about it for a while. Mr. Miller, I'll give you a definite answer next week. "

It's not a newcomer with no way, but a successful director with two films as capital. Martin Miller didn't expect to move Murphy immediately. His appearance at the airport is more to erect a William Morris. He attaches great importance to his impression and shows a certain sincerity.

"That's good." Martin Miller stood up and held out his right hand. "I'll wait for your call. I hope it's good news."

Murphy shook his hand. "I hope so."

Martin Miller took the lead to leave the cafe. After Kerry Mulligan finished drinking the juice, Murphy took her to the airport check-in to pick up her luggage, called a taxi, left the Los Angeles International Airport, and rushed directly to Stanton studio in Santa Monica.

In the taxi, Kerry Mulligan kept looking at Murphy. "You've become so hot. Bill should be worried."

Murphy just shakes his head and smiles. If the conditions are similar, his first choice must be Bill rosis and CAA.

Back in Stanton studio, Murphy was carrying his luggage. Before entering the house, he saw Paul Wilson coming out with Bill rosis. The former took a few steps and took the suitcase from Murphy.

Paul Wilson not only officially joined Stanton studio after graduation, but also signed a brokerage contract with Bill rosis.

"What's the matter?" Murphy asked, looking at Bill rosis.Probably heard the movement outside, the huge Rosa Rodriguez and the financial officer also came out.

Kerry Mulligan could see that Bill rosis and Murphy had something to talk about and called out to the others, "I've got a gift for everyone. Paul, push the trunk in. "

The others followed Kerry Mulligan into the house.

Murphy walked towards the iron door, and bill rosis followed.

Walking under a huge palm tree, Bill rosis said, "I heard Jim say his agent called you?"

"That's right." Murphy nodded. "A few days ago, I just met Martin Miller of William Morris at the International Airport."

It wasn't all said, but Bill rosis understood, "they've all invited you?"

Murphy opened his hand. "I didn't expect to be so popular now."

Bill - rosis looked up at the palm tree, this one is very tall, "the brokerage company must choose the best."

He looked back and looked at Murphy. "The management of the company has talked to me specially and is ready to sign a new brokerage contract with you."

"A percentage?" Murphy asked directly.

"The industry average is 10 percent." Answered bill rosis.

This condition is neither good nor bad.

Murphy thought about it and asked, "what else?"

Bill - rosis laughed, "we are old friends, the conditions you open, I can promise to give you a reply now, can not promise to the company's top response."

"I need a team." Murphy said without hesitation, "I'm the center of the behind the scenes production team with strong competitiveness."

A mature team is too important for the director.

"Philip, Paul, Helena, David, Jack..." Bill rossis said a long list of names, "these last shooting when you like the candidates, are now CAA customers, their priority partner is you!"

"If I need to." Murphy added, "CAA is going to run my project."

Bill rosis nodded. "That's what the company thinks."

Murphy waved his hand, "other specific terms, you talk to Robert, I'll call him."

It's a bit beyond bill rosis's expectation, "is that all?"

"For the time being."

It's not that he has no other ideas, but if his ideas are not in line with his actual status, it will only increase other people's laughter.

Murphy was ready to leave, but Bill rosis called him, "wait, Murphy."

"Anything else?" Murphy stopped.

Bill rossis breathed out and said, "I won't be your agent in the future."

Murphy understood what he meant and understood some of CAA's operational strategies. "Do you want to cross manage me?"

"It's not management." CAA is still paying attention to these language expressions. Bill rossis quickly corrected, "it's for your common service."

"Is it necessary?" Murphy frowned.

In his impression, this strategy is designed to prevent brokers from taking their clients to other economic companies.

"It's good for you." Bill rosis is reluctant, but the brighter Murphy's future is, the better his future will be. "This kind of cross service can free you from worries. Every agent has his own advantages and will be responsible for a piece of business."

He pointed to himself, "like me, I'll be in charge of your movie business. But in addition to the film business as the core, you will have other troubles, and another agent will be responsible for solving them for you... "

After a brief explanation from Bill rosis, Murphy understood.

The reason why CAA can attract so many stars and directors to join is not only because of its business ability, but also because it can provide services beyond its core business, which are not available to other competitors in the past.

For example, they pay attention to the concerns of their important customers after work, and provide auxiliary services in family accommodation, medicine, children's school and even food, clothing, housing and transportation. Therefore, the management of CAA will assign special tasks to some brokers.

In this way, every important customer has four to six brokers, which can not only increase the cost of "betrayal", but also better serve customers.

Among CAA's agents for Murphy, bill rossis is in charge of the core film business, and plans to have one for media communication and daily life, one for literary writing, and one for special opportunities.

In fact, it's normal for actors and directors to change their agents. For example, some of them have changed several times before they find suitable ones. However, such a comprehensive service is hard to make people feel disgusted. On the contrary, they feel that this company is very human and it will be more convenient and comfortable to stay here.

At least Murphy thought it was good, "I have no problem, but if other agents are not suitable, I have the right to change."Bill rosis quickly left Stanton studio and Murphy returned to work to prepare for his new project. (to be continued). )