Chapter 844 844 Proof of Status

Rick's words undoubtedly opened up a whole new world, leaving both Joseph and Hugo brooding.

Prior to this, although Hugo had already proven himself to be a successful actor, major production companies would list Hugo as the object of their cooperation, and even the names of the first few on this list, but Rain Guo has always been an ordinary actor, and has not risen to the category of "strategic significance", even the internal struggle of the international innovation management company has no such real sense.

But now, if according to what Rick said, that is to say, Steven Spielberg and David Geffen are starting to gradually build their own network in order to create DreamWorks, and Hugo has also become this big A member of the network, or the object they hope to win over. This also means that Hugo has truly entered the Hollywood power list.

Since 1989, Forbes magazine has published a list of Hollywood powerhouses every year, which includes production company bosses and executives, front-of-house entertainers, producers, directors, and even agencies , covering all areas of the entertainment industry, from actors to singers, from Hollywood to Broadway, from New York Fashion Week to Paris Fashion Week, can be said to be the most vivid portrayal of the power of the entire entertainment industry.

Everyone who can make it to this list is a person who can have a day in the entertainment industry, such as the internal struggle of International Innovation Management Company, or when DreamWorks was established, they can become the target of being attracted, or even become a The key person who changes the pattern is the symbol of power.

And now, for the first time, Hugo has truly entered this class!

But Hugo doesn't have much sense of reality. Although he attended the Oscars, many people did come to talk to him, but is this the so-called power, the so-called network? "Are you sure? Why do they want to win me over? I'm just an actor, I don't have many friends, I don't have the so-called prestige in the Screen Actors Guild, and I don't have my own production company, so I don't even realize that I have influence. The ability of others, why do they want to win me over?"

Hugo felt that Rick was thinking too much. Even if DreamWorks was about to be established, he was just an ordinary actor, a little shrimp, and he didn't have the ability to affect the pattern at all. Steven and David like this Powerful figures don't need to woo him at all.

Rick didn't answer directly, but turned to look at Joseph. Joseph is also thinking about it at this time. Although Joseph is no longer an agent, and it has only been more than two years since he became an agent, even so, he is still able to see the essence through the phenomenon keenly, and he is aware of it. To the truth in Rick's words. It's just that there are too few clues in Joseph's hands, so he can't immediately say why.

"Then what kind of actor do you think is a powerful person?" Joseph noticed Rick's gaze, so he said to Hugo. He is now the bridge between Hugo and Rick, and he has to shoulder that responsibility.

Hugo thought about it, "Arnold Schwarzenegger, Harrison Ford, Tom Cruise..." This is the most influential actor today, and they even have the ability to influence production company decisions, including Change directors, change screenwriters, pull sponsorships, etc.

Joseph looked at Rick, and this time Rick was not waiting, and said, "You are their position now."

"What?" Hugo's first reaction was that he didn't believe it, "You're joking. I didn't make a $15 million work, and I didn't have a strong box office appeal. I also didn't influence the production company's decision. Ability, how can I compare with them."

Before taking on "Pulp Fiction", Hugo already had a real sense of himself in the front line. Although all his current works have not been able to break through the shackles of 8 million, he did have such a performance in major production companies. level. In this regard, Hugo has a real feeling, but Hugo feels that he has just entered the first line, and there is still a long distance from the top, and he still needs to work hard.

"I have at least four scripts in hand now that are willing to offer you $15 million in salary to invite you to act. David's project not only gives such a price, but also is willing to let you enjoy box office dividends." Rick also Not in a hurry, he said it word by word, causing Hugo's eyes to widen, and Joseph sitting next to him was also a little surprised.

Joseph can expect a salary of "15 million US dollars", which is indeed Hugo's current worth, but such a high salary plus box office dividends is obviously beyond expectations. It seems that the follow-up effect of the Oscar statuette and the Cannes actor is far more powerful than imagined.

"You've made three films in a row over $100 million at the box office, and one of them was $200 million. Do you know how Cruise came to the fore? A strong rise of 'Top Gun', plus another 'Rain Man' was a huge success. 'Top Gun' grossed $176 million that year; and 'Rain Man' brought an Oscar for Dustin Hoffman, Cruise But nothing. Look at you now, you have created more brilliant achievements than Cruise."

Rick's speech is very organized and concise, and every sentence can directly find the point, and immediately brings out the persuasiveness of the entire conversation.

Only then did Hugo realize that the brilliance he had created in the past two years was far more spectacular than he imagined, but he still had no real sense of it.

"As for the ability to influence the production company, how do you know you don't have it?" Rick said here, showing a simple and honest smile, but a sly light flashed in his eyes, "Did you forget that you participated in the 'Life and Death' crew. When it comes to the selection of the heroine, although it is not your decision, you have already received the attention of the producers, and Leo's participation is also due to your recommendation."

"Although your influence on the production company is still weak, you are indeed growing. So, don't underestimate your current ability." After Rick finished speaking, he paused for a while, and then went back to He added, "Hugo, although you are still only a first-line star, and you are still a long way from a top superstar, your current potential can be seen by everyone, as long as the next few works can be reasonably arranged, you Better than Tom Cruise, better than Harrison Ford, better than Arnold Schwarzenegger."

In the end, Rick concluded, "So, you are powerful, far more powerful than you realize. And Steven, David, they just see your potential, of course, for now, Rather than trying to borrow your power, they value you more as an actor."

Joseph added next to it, "What they value is your attractiveness to the production company and the audience. You know, an actor with box office appeal and acting skills doesn't appear often."

This is also an important reason why Tom Hanks is so precious. Tom really became the top presence in Hollywood since 1994. "Forrest Gump" not only won him unanimous praise for his acting skills, but also let him The super-high box office has also made the honest and honest Tom a representative of good men in the United States, and quickly entered the forefront of the Hollywood power rankings.

Hugo obviously understood and nodded, "So you mean, I have also become an actor that the major production companies want to compete for."

After summarizing Rick's analysis and Joseph's supplement, it is such a simple truth. Steven and David are preparing to set up DreamWorks. This is the inevitable historical trajectory that Hugo knows, and he has become the kind of actor that DreamWorks hopes to win. This is not only the best Hugo can get as an actor. A direct endorsement, but also a testament to Hugo's current status in Hollywood.

In fact, what Rick and Joseph didn't say is that Hugo is also one of the senior partners of Endeavour Elite Brokerage Company. If the brokerage firm can develop, then this will also become part of Hugo's power. So, Rick realized that this opportunity meant much more than he imagined.

At present, Steven is an artist under the creative artist agency, and it is estimated that the agency will be changed in a short time. But if Endeavour Elite Agency can catch up on Steven's line, let their actors appear on the movie screen more - even the works of the new company that Steven is preparing, which will be very important for Endeavour Elite Company. Said definitely a huge improvement.

Of course, these are power struggles on a deeper level. Rick still had to understand some things in depth before he could make a more accurate judgment, so he didn't say anything. But when Rick saw Joseph's eyes, he noticed a familiar light, and the two couldn't help but smile at each other.

Steven and David want to cooperate with Hugo. Hugo is not surprised by this, because Steven has expressed friendship to him before, and he has also said that he hopes to have a chance to cooperate in the future; relatively speaking, Hugo was even more surprised that Rick actually speculated from the clues about the imminent birth of DreamWorks. This was Rick's true demeanor, which Hugo admired very much.

And Hugo can become a potential partner in the pre-planning plan before the establishment of DreamWorks, not only because of Steven's cooperation, but also the best award for Hugo's current momentum in Hollywood, which is a huge Windfall.

But Hugo suddenly remembered another important point. If Steven and David really hope to cooperate with Hugo, but DreamWorks has not yet achieved results, it is even more long-term to mention cooperation, so these few meetings They are not in a hurry, they are just conducting ordinary social interactions, consolidating their friendship bit by bit. However, Rick mentioned before that David has a project he wants to work with. What is this project?