Hollywood superstar XX history [travel]

"Mr. Vogt Peston?"

On a street leading to the King's Theater, on one side was brightly lit and bustling crowds, including a large group of excited New Phantom fans; on the other side was a relatively quiet area with few pedestrians. , the well-dressed old gentleman leaned on crutches and walked slowly. Perhaps the harsh and harsh expression on his face was too stinging. No one would take the initiative to provoke him for fear of causing unnecessary trouble.

An old, slightly hoarse voice came from behind the old gentleman, calling out an unexpected name.

Even though this name has been widely known on Broadway in the past month, it does not mean that an old gentleman walking on the streets of Broadway will have heard of it, so it is not difficult for the old gentleman to be unmoved. There was no pause at all, still unhurried.

"You know, it's not far from the King's Theater, I just need to yell..." The old, slightly hoarse voice sounded slowly again, almost sighing, "An old man like me who needs the support of young people. "

This passage should not be said to an old gentleman.The old gentleman turned a deaf ear and walked into a Victorian coffee shop without haste.

Michael Clark——the silver-haired old man who kept nagging at the "old gentleman" saw this, with a subtle smile on his loose-skinned face, and walked in slowly.

There are not many customers in the coffee shop, the environment is quiet, there are comfortable booths, and the privacy is very good.The waiter in uniform saw Michael Clark and politely whispered to him to sit in a corner.

"Your friend invited you to this location."

Michael Clark thought for a while with his face sideways, and sat down tremblingly leaning on the edge of the table. Seeing that the waiter was about to leave, he said with a little confusion: "Excuse me, can I have a glass of Blue Mountain?"

"Your friend has ordered a cup of hot milk for you." The waiter showed a "sure enough" expression, and said softly but firmly, "Sir, as your friend said, you need calcium more than coffee." The waiter As if looking at a stubborn child, his eyes are full of comfort.

Michael was taken aback, seeing that the waiter didn't change his mind at all, so he could only nod his head: "Okay."

The waiter seemed afraid that he would change his mind temporarily, and quickly put a cup of warm milk in front of him.

"Milk..." Michael stared at the mug, his tone full of disbelief.In his family, only his wife dared to force him to drink milk and he had to accept it.

"Milk is good for your health." The low, hoarse voice said naturally.

Michael half-raised his eyes, and was not surprised to see Vogt Peston sitting opposite him, but the "old gentleman" who had walked in had disappeared.

"Whatever you want to say, finish the glass of milk first," Vogt said. "Milk is good for your health."

"Even if I'm Michael Clark?" Michael asked.

"Even if you are Michael Clark..." Vogt nodded and paused, "a legend in the brokerage world."

Michael smiled, without anger, picked up the mug slowly, and drank the milk one sip at a time.

Vogt also specialize in milk.As his role as The Phantom has gained more and more recognition, his number of appearances has risen at a steady rate, and his weekly salary has also risen to $[-].High-intensity performances require a lot of energy and physical strength. I have never tried this kind of performance. Even Vogt, who is extremely energetic, feels the difference between performing on stage and rehearsing off stage, and needs to seize every opportunity to rest.A glass of milk can bring good sleep.

Because they were drinking milk, the two did not talk, but the sharp atmosphere just now eased up bit by bit.

When the milk was finished and turned into drinking warm water, the conversation between the two officially began.

As a star, an agent is a necessity.In the United States, the most famous agency is CAA (Creative Artists Agency), and the oldest is WMA (William Morris Agency). Michael Ovitz, one of the founders of CAA and the legendary founder of CAA It was WMA, the first lesson of his career in the famous mail room.

When it comes to legendary agents, the general public will mostly think of Michael Ovitz from CAA, but in the brokerage world, there is a Michael who is more famous and respected than Michael Ovitz, and he is Michael Clarke.

This thin, frail old man is nearly [-] years old this year. He has worked in WMA all his life. He used to be the five founders of CAA, the former chairman of Disney Michael Eisner, and the president of DreamWorks Animation. Senberg, as well as the teacher of Patrick Searle, one of the current executive presidents of WMA, is known for his insight, respect and protection of individual film practitioners.Because of his poor health, Michael Clark personally brought not many movie stars, and most of them were handed over to the team under him after signing them. He lived in seclusion and made various suggestions as a consultant, so as an agent, he didn't do much for them. known to outsiders.However, the movie stars related to him over the years include Clark Gable, Judy Garland, Marlon Brando, Stallone, and Julia Roberts, Natalie Portman, Kun Ting Tarantino, Michael Bay, etc., these famous names are enough to make people respect him.

During the period when WMA was hit hardest by CAA, it was because of Michael Clarke's aggressive attack regardless of his illness that he reversed the disadvantages, and he just snatched some important customers from Michael Ovitz, saving the face of WMA.Many people privately commented that if Michael Clark's health could be a little better, the road to fame for another Michael——Michael Ovitz would be several times more difficult.

In the past ten years, Michael Clark, who is getting older and older, has seldom walked outside, but every time he walks, it touches the nerves of the brokerage world.The last time Michael Clarke walked around was three years ago when he brought Natalie Portman and her mother into the WMA.

Vogt would know Michael Clarke's deeds because his current lover Sid is a manager, and Michael Clarke, who was born in England and later moved to the United States, is his idol.Recently, Sid was helping Vogt choose an agent, and by the way, gave him a popular science about various legends in the brokerage world.

Michael Clark's awesomeness can make every actor's heart beat faster.

At this moment, Michael Clarke was sitting opposite Vogt.The fact that Michael Clarke's time is precious, and that he offered to talk to Vogt says a lot in itself.

And Michael Clarke didn't show off, he said very briefly: "Mr. Vogt Peston, I watched your "Phantom of the Opera", are you interested in signing WMA?"

An actor who has heard of Michael Clarke, faced with such an invitation, I am afraid that he will rush to agree, right?

Vogt raised his arm, clasped his fingers on his lips, and stared at Michael Clark with amber eyes: "Mr. Clark, what do you like about me?"

"Everything." Michael Clark said, he let out a low breath, and repeated, "Everything." Whether it's acting talent or character.

"Before I stopped you, I just wanted to see you. After that, I thought we might be partners. I don't know. Maybe, go further, friend?"

Those who are familiar with Michael Clarke will be shocked when they hear what he said at this time!Because he has always been weak and sick, Michael Clark's character has become very weird and awkward. All his ingenuity and intelligence are concentrated on precise and critical vision and extraordinary persuasion. With more and more successful cases in his hands, As long as he sends out an invitation, the other party basically doesn't need to spend too much effort to persuade and will accept the olive branch he handed over.

Nowadays, facing his clients, Michael Clark is mostly in a guiding position, stern and tough, and occasionally has a springy side. Facing people other than clients, he feels that it is a waste of energy to even speak.

The gentle attitude since entering the coffee shop is simply unique.Not to mention the near-familiar things said to Vogt.

But Michael Clark felt that Vogt was unusually pleasing to the eye.

He himself is a senior fan of "The Phantom of the Opera". Since the show was performed in 1986, he has never tired of watching it until now.He has seen many versions of the Phantom, and the only one that he feels is perfect and best interprets the image of the Phantom in his heart is the one portrayed by Vogt.

His old eyes were blurred, but by such a coincidence, he recognized at a glance that the "old gentleman" who walked out of the King's Theater with the crowd was the new phantom he liked very much—Vogt Peston.

Obviously his makeup, his words and deeds are so lifelike, even the fans who love him passionately and crazily did not notice that their idol was swaggering past them - but he found out and was pleased by this picture.

A well-acted, mischievous bad boy!He seemed to see a smirk in his heart.

He couldn't wait to tear him apart and put a look of astonishment on his handsome young face!

Michael Clarke always knew how to deal with such brats!

But when he walked into the coffee shop, the treatment he received was very interesting, a gentle and strong counterattack that did not admit defeat!Undoubtedly, the waiter was informed in advance to give him milk, and even knowing who he was, the boy was very calm and "ordered" him very principled.

Vogt Peston didn't try to curry favor with him, but somehow he felt that every fiber of him was being cured.Even the refusal of his invitation, shown in his eyes, did not irritate him in the slightest, but prompted him to say more eloquent words.

It's a pity that although the determined Vogt was moved, he didn't change his mind: "Thank you very much for your evaluation, but I don't need an agent yet."

"When you need it, remember..." Michael Clarke said as if prophesying, "Old Michael will be behind you."