Hollywood starts with a broker

In Las Vegas, Michael Ovitz sat on the sofa in Robert Redford's RV, looking at the man who was no longer as glorious as he once was.

"Robert, can you tell me what exactly happened?"

The filming of "Indecent Proposal" was already more than halfway done, and Dawnlight Pictures certainly couldn't accept any problems at this time.

Robert Redford said helplessly, "I need to take sleeping pills to fall asleep at night, and my mental state is very bad every day!"

Michael Ovitz thought for a while, "Go take a vacation, take advantage of the Christmas and New Year holidays;"

"I will coordinate with the insurance company and also persuade Aaron Anderson to suspend filming…"

Christmas Eve at the Dream Hotel ballroom in Las Vegas.

"'Indecent Proposal' is suspending filming for a week?"

Aaron looked at Michael Ovitz in surprise.

The "Indecent Proposal" crew had this kind of situation for a week, and no one notified him. Fortunately, his own employees withstood the pressure.

The director, the producer, almost the entire crew had to cooperate with Robert Redford's privileges.

"Aaron, you and I both know that Robert is an important actor in this movie. Giving him some time to recover is good for everyone;"

"The insurance company, the crew, and CAA will be responsible for coordination. After Robert Redford returns to the crew after his vacation, he will work hard to catch up with filming and will definitely be able to finish the film on time!"

If the movie cannot be completed on time, the insurance company will suffer a great loss. There is a completion guarantee agreement. In fact, the most important thing for Michael Ovitz is to be able to convince the insurance company.

However, the postponement of "Indecent Proposal" will also have a great impact on Dawnlight's plans.

CAA certainly cannot guarantee Aaron whether there will be cost overruns and whether the filming effect will not meet expectations.

Aaron stared at Michael Ovitz for a while, "Okay, I can suspend filming and let Robert Redford go on vacation. After the vacation, all the scenes from last week need to be reshot;"

"The progress during the vacation also needs to be made up!"

Michael Ovitz breathed a sigh of relief. His main concern now was to prevent Robert Redford from leaving CAA and joining other brokerage companies due to dissatisfaction.

Now that Aaron Anderson has agreed, there is room for maneuver.

"Don't worry, Aaron, Robert is a professional veteran actor and will definitely be able to adjust. The 'Indecent Proposal' project will definitely go smoothly!"

Michael Ovitz said, patting Aaron on the shoulder.

Aaron Anderson nodded and then left the ballroom.

Watching the young man leave, Michael Ovitz knew that Aaron Anderson's last bit of goodwill towards CAA had been exhausted.

The "Indecent Proposal" crew was filled with CAA's clients, and Aaron Anderson, who had always been strong in his works, found it difficult to control the crew!

Moreover, Aaron Anderson had never liked the package project model very much. Perhaps, he would never accept CAA's package projects again.

And Aaron Anderson, who is developing rapidly and has a strong momentum, is currently the most outstanding young talent producer in Hollywood.

Michael Ovitz shook his head, "I don't know if it's right or wrong?"

Soon, on Christmas Day, the "Indecent Proposal" crew members received a notice that the crew would suspend filming for a week!

Los Angeles, Burbank, Dawnlight Pictures.

"You did a good job. After 'Indecent Proposal' resumes work, you will represent Dawnlight Pictures and assist in managing the crew throughout the entire process;"

"If there are any major events, just call back directly. At the same time, you can also fully participate in the company's next 'Scent of a Woman'!"

Dawn Steel, female, 45 years old, used to work at Columbia Pictures, and came to Dawnlight with Brad Grey, serving in the production department;

It's just that Dawnlight has an absolute trump card, Aaron Anderson, and everyone pales in comparison to him.

Dawn Steel nodded, "There is no problem with this, but what I am worried about is, when Robert Redford returns from vacation, will he still not be able to do the job?"

Aaron frowned and was silent for a while. If the effect is not good, then the sooner Robert Redford is replaced, the smaller the loss will be.

However, "Indecent Proposal" has already filmed two-thirds of the scenes, and the cost of replacing Robert Redford is too high!

"'Scent of a Woman' was originally scheduled to officially start filming at the end of January. At that time, under normal circumstances, 'Indecent Proposal' would be almost finished;"

"However, to prevent accidents, I will temporarily put the filming plan of 'Scent of a Woman' on hold. If Robert Redford really cannot do the job, then let Al Pacino replace him and reshoot his scenes!"

In this way, the "Scent of a Woman" project will be delayed by at least two or three months.

If Robert Redford's condition recovers after his vacation, then everyone will be happy, "Indecent Proposal" can be finished normally, and "Scent of a Woman" can start filming as originally planned.

No mistake, one first, one hair, one inside, one capacity, one in, one look!

Dawn Steel was shocked. Reshooting Robert Redford's scenes would probably cost an extra 10 million US dollars.

Dawnlight Pictures will definitely pay for this cost overrun, because Al Pacino is also a major client of CAA!

In the afternoon, Jack Wells came to Aaron's office and found that the other party was obviously in a bad mood.

"Well, is it because of 'Indecent Proposal'?"

Jack Wells spread his hands, "CAA's package project, the entire crew is their people, and they will definitely fully cooperate with superstars like Robert Redford;"

"In this kind of project, the film company's voice is definitely not as good as CAA's!"

Aaron smiled, "Client-centric system, CAA's ambition is indeed getting bigger and bigger. Michael Ovitz seems to be blinded;"

"CAA is always the seller, and we film companies are the buyers. Film projects have always been a buyer's market."

"A box is valuable because it contains a gem. Without the gem, the box is worthless!"

CAA can sell more than 20 package projects a year, but they have at least prepared hundreds of package projects to recommend.

They cannot decide the film company's choice.

Jack Wells understood, "It's like when we used to go to the Venice Pier to buy seafood, the ropes that tied the seafood were also sold at high prices;"

"But if those guys think that the ropes can also be sold at the price of seafood, they will be beaten."

Aaron nodded, "Yes, almost. The current CAA has this kind of thinking. They really think that the project is valuable because of them, CAA!"

However, perhaps Dawnlight will have to go to the bank for a loan again. Excluding the production budget of "Scent of a Woman", Dawnlight's cash is less than 10 million US dollars.