From Flower Vase to Film Emperor in Hollywood

The rhythm changed too quickly.

One second they were flattering each other, the next they were suddenly at each other's throats.

"Be careful, this guy might be a con artist."

James raised his hand, put the business card under his nose, sniffed it like a famous detective, and looked at Edgar with a hint of playfulness and mockery.

"This guy is just a junior agent. The ink on the business card hasn't even dried yet. You can tell at a glance that he's just starting out in his career."

"He came here today to look for prey, using sweet words to deceive innocent lambs into signing contracts, and exploiting the blood and sweat of these vulnerable groups."

"Actually, he's nothing at William Morris, can't get a word in at all, just making wild promises about a future he can't possibly deliver."

"Sam, be careful, don't be fooled."

After saying that, James stuffed the business card back into Edgar's shirt pocket and lightly patted Edgar's chest as a provocation.

Sam's eyes widened, "But... that's the real William Morris!"

James slightly raised his chin and glanced at Edgar, deliberately leaving some time, but Edgar didn't rush to defend himself, and James spoke.

"Of course, I believe he's with William Morris. You can't fake that."

"But everyone in Hollywood knows that William Morris is all about seniority. All the resources are concentrated in the hands of a few agents with a few superstars. Agents and actors are the same; newcomers have almost no chance to get ahead."

"It was because they couldn't stand this that five apprentices angrily left to found Creative Artists Agency, which is now William Morris's biggest competitor."

"This junior agent has no say at William Morris at all. The sweet talk he's saying now is 99% lies that have no value. Those promises are like the conversations between men and women when they first meet in a bar; not a single word can be believed."

James's words did make sense, but they weren't entirely correct.

At least in one respect, facing the powerful impact of Creative Artists Agency, if William Morris was really so corrupt and backward, it should have disintegrated and disappeared into the long river of history long ago.

However, reality is not like that.

This proves that William Morris must also have its advantages and strengths, even for unknown actors and young agents.

Anson was exceptionally calm and didn't let James's words lead him by the nose; but he didn't speak either, but was curious about Edgar's reaction.

Edgar wasn't flustered, angry, or ashamed; he was nothing.

From passive to active to passive again, in a short period of rapid change, Edgar remained calm and quietly listened to James.

It wasn't until James finished speaking and Edgar noticed James's youthful and provocative gaze that Edgar spoke slowly.

"Our company's secrets are clearly no longer secrets in Hollywood."

He said self-deprecatingly.

"Indeed, William Morris is based on seniority, and that's why A-list agents target A-list actors and the protagonists of A-list productions."

"But the point is that a movie doesn't just have one actor."

"Everyone only pays attention to the top 1% of superstars, so what about the other 99% of actors? They can only rely on us B-list, C-list, and D-list agents."

As he said that, Edgar's eyes scanned the curves of James's upper body, and only a small number of people understood the unintentional teasing.

"Achieving everything in one step is a dream, but the development game like Johnny Depp also has its own charm."

"Who knows, maybe the next 1% agent and 1% actor will appear in the Hayworth Theatre today, and we are all now standing in a two-hundred-person theater, talking and laughing with nothing."

Twenty years later, Johnny became Tracey's absolute trump card for survival in Hollywood. In 1998, when Tracey jumped from Creative Artists Agency to United Talent Agency, one of Hollywood's Big Five, Johnny didn't hesitate to transfer his contract with Tracey.

Although James was aggressive, Edgar's response was more than adequate.

James was also a little surprised. His eyes lingered on Edgar for a moment, "So, are you comparing yourself to Tracey Jacobs? Haha, hahaha."

Edgar shrugged lightly, "Yes, and at the same time, I'm also comparing you to Johnny Depp."

James: …

Pfft.

Anson's嘴角 gently turned up, and Sam's eyes also showed a smile. It has to be said that this Edgar is indeed a wonderful person.

Able to adapt to circumstances, neither humble nor arrogant.

In addition, he assesses the situation.

He didn't show off when the situation was in his favor, and he didn't lose his mind when the situation was unfavorable. He always remained calm and grasped the situation appropriately.

In just these few rounds, Edgar's offense and defense have demonstrated the important qualities needed by an excellent agent.

In Anson's view, this junior agent does have some ink.

The only remaining question is, how is Edgar's eye for selecting works? This is another important criterion for judging an agent's business ability.

But for a supporting actor like Sam, signing with Edgar should be a good choice.

It's just…

James is still young and energetic. The cancellation of "Freaks and Geeks" didn't make him bow his head. Instead, it aroused his arrogance and showed his attitude of rather being the head of a chicken than the tail of a phoenix. At this time, he is also very critical of Edgar.

James heard Anson's laughter, but he didn't mind. He spread his hands to express his strong protest, "Hey, guys, I'm acting as a black knight for you. If you don't help, that's fine, but why are you taking my stage here?"

Without waiting for Anson to respond, Seth and Chris happened to walk over, and James immediately howled and protested, asking for support.

"Seth, Seth!"

"There's a junior agent from William Morris here preparing to fool Sam and Anson. Anson is a bad egg, I'm not worried about him at all, but what about Sam? Oh, our innocent Sam."

Anson: ???

Seth didn't know what happened, but he joined in the booing as soon as he opened his mouth, "William Morris? No, no, no, Sam, don't be fooled. Even if you sign with Endeavor, don't be deceived by the name of William Morris."

Endeavor Talent Agency, the rookie among the five leading Hollywood agencies, founded in 1995.

Although they have developed rapidly and have successfully poached many talents from competitors, finally gaining a place among the Big Five, they are still too young and currently mainly cultivate the television field.

"That's a dragon's den and a tiger's lair. Be careful, you might be swallowed alive if you're not careful," Seth also said alarmingly.

Sam's face was bloodless and his eyes were scattered, completely frightened: unable to laugh.

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