Chapter 22: Crazy Ronan

Hollywood directors, not every one of them will focus on making films without asking any questions.

When encountering a director of this kind who behaves like an annoying mother-in-law,

Ronan would be irritated to death.

This is the reason why he interviewed so many people for so many days before making a decision.

He decided to sign the agreement first and get a hold of James Wong's script.

Even if James Wong realizes something later, he will just ignore it.

Besides, this project is really promising.

Because Ronan has seen all the films in this series in his previous life,

From the "Final Destination 1" to "Final Destination 5."

James Wong was the director of the first part of this series, and Glenn Morgan, as he said, should be the main screenwriter.

"You and your friend share the copyright, right?"

Ronan asked further, "Can you represent his opinion?"

James Wong answered with certainty,

"Yes! Bringing this story to the big screen is both mine and Glenn's biggest wish."

Ronan reminded him, "Your agent's side..."

Although the agents are very sleek and will not easily confront others,

But if the manager strongly opposes all the things discussed before, there may be twists and turns...

"I will persuade Edward."

James Wong answered immediately,

"The copyright holders are me and Glenn."

He finally met someone willing to invest and would let him be the director.

It was such a rare opportunity.

He doesn't mind giving up some benefits now for a better future.

Ronan was very calm, and even acted a little embarrassed,

As if he was promising to invest in James Wong's project with great difficulty,

Then he shook hands with James and said,

"I hope we can reach a formal agreement soon"

He deliberately diverted James Wong's attention, "The Human Removal Project urgently needs a director."

James also shook Ronan's hand firmly and said "The deal will be reached soon."

If it weren't for seeing that Sea Entertainment urgently needs a director and is very satisfied with himself,

why would they make such an additional request?

Now Ronan didn't worry much about his agent.

James Wong's idea of directing his script was so strong, that he even tied it to himself,

If someone stops him, he will only be kicked aside.

Sand Sea Entertainment also does not mind negotiating with a client with non-brokers.

There is an agreement between the Hollywood trade union and the Broker Union, and the members registered in the union must negotiate with the broker to get a job.

Of course, regulations are one thing, but the reality is another.

According to the "Entertainment Act", brokers must pass the assessment and hold a certificate to work,

but there is a group called managers that is rapidly emerging.

Without any legal license, they can negotiate and obtain jobs for customers.

He roughly understood that it was the first time Edward has signed a contract with James Wong.

The legally stipulated effective signing period is one year.

And the effective contract termination for Bollywood agents stipulated by the law does not have much-liquidated damages,

and there is no such thing as a brokerage company or a broker turning their back on the client by banning them from the circle.

Because of the law, the broker can only sign a contract with the client for up to three years,

And if the agents cannot provide the client with any work options for three consecutive months.

The client has the right to terminate the contract automatically.

This is the exact opposite of what's happening on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.

Ronan sent James Wong out of the office,

He also accompanied him and Edward out together.

Before reaching the door of the company, an Arab in a suit walked in.

"Hi, Ronan", The Arab waved at Ronan.

Ronan responded with a smile, "Good morning, Saleh."

The person who came in was Saleh Zayed, the leader of this investment.

James Wong saw the typical Arabic face and couldn't help nodding slightly.

With the support of the rich Middle Eastern oil tycoons, Sand Sea Entertainment's funds must be fine.

"Saleh, Let me introduce some friends to you."

Waiting for Saleh to come over, Ronan introduced,

"This is James Wong, and he is tentatively selected to be the director of our "Human Removal Project"."

Hearing him say, Our "Human Removal Project",

Saleh was in a good mood and quickly shook hands with James Wong.

Ronan continued to introduce, "This is Mr. Edward, Director Wong's manager."

Then, he specifically introduced James Wong and Edward, "This is Prince Saleh Zayed from the Emirate of Abu Dhabi."

After James Wong and Edward greeted him, they looked at each other.

This Ronan Anderson was not easy.

The support of an oil prince means that funding is not a problem at all.

After a few simple greetings, James Wong and Edward left soon.

Ronan took Saleh into the office.

"Are the preparations going well?"

Saleh asked with concern,

"The director was confirmed."

Ronan took a brand new cup, poured him a glass of water, and said,

"It's just a verbal agreement, and there will be other negotiations later."

"Preparing the movie is more complicated than I thought." Saleh sighed.

"This is just the beginning," Ronan told the truth,

"Robert is investigating the shooting location and the equipment rentals,

The main cast auditions have not yet started...

When the director is in place, these works will start to speed up."

Saleh nodded,

"Professional people do professional things, and I understand it now"

He turned to ask, "Is that Director Wong also a minority

"Chinese"

Ronan talked nonsense again,

"I thought about it carefully.

It is not appropriate to find a white director for such a film.

A minority director is the best choice. He would be able to understand the situation of the role more and shoot what we needed."

Saleh gave a thumbs up in admiration,

"Ronan, you are so right! There are too few people in Hollywood with your level of thinking."

Ronan smiled, in a standard mature tone, "Every ethnicity and every race are equal."

"Yeah."

Saleh nodded again and again, "I said, let professional people do professional things,

but some idiots in Abu Dhabi want to interfere in the projects invested by the Investment Authority."

Ronan's eyes trembled imperceptibly, and said, "I can't accept non-film professionals."

The last time he went to Abu Dhabi,

He learned that the Abu Dhabi screening industry is quite mature,

But the film production industry is still in a state of novice period.

Saleh has been in close contact with Ronan, and immediately said,

"I will be transferred back to Abu Dhabi next week.

Don't worry, I will suppress the voices of those idiots."

Ronan felt relieved, he put so much energy into Saleh, and it wasn't really in vain.

"Did you get promoted?" he asked

Saleh nodded his head with a happy smile

Ronan also smiled, "This is great news, Congratulations!"

Saleh laughed, in a very good mood, and said sincerely,

"I came here to say thanks to you.

Without your trip to Abu Dhabi, I would not have been promoted so quickly."

Ronan was still humble and played nice, "Don't say that Saleh, it was you who helped me a lot."

Saleh understood in his heart that it is really rare for a person like Ronan to do things in such a down-to-earth manner

Ronan looked at the time, "I will treat you at noon and see you off."

Saleh nodded, "Yes."

It's not certain when the next meeting will be, so he said again,

"I want to see the "Human Removal Project" sooner."

Ronan smiled and replied, "When the movie is made, I will send you a copy first."

"Good!"

Saleh was very happy and said, "That's it, don't go back on your words"

He added again, "Ronan if you need my help, you can call me or come to Abu Dhabi to find me."

Ronan also acted like an old friend, and he was not polite with Saleh and replied directly, "I will."

Saleh took a sip of water and said, "Especially when you need film financing, don't forget me, this is also my job"

Ronan walked over and patted Saleh's arm, "Even if I forget others, I won't forget you. "

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On 13th Street,

Where Sand Sea Entertainment was located, a car just pulled out of the parking lot.

"Ronan Anderson agreed to invest in your script?" Edward accelerated the car,

"You are not kidding me right?"

James Wong nodded calmly, "It's true."

Edward couldn't help muttering,

"Is there something wrong with that person's head?"

James Wong glared at him, and Edward shut his mouth immediately.

This result was unexpected.

Originally, he won the director of "Scream" spoof for James,

Who knew that this guy came up with a bundling plan, and the cooked duck flew away,

After finally catching the sight of Ronan Anderson,

James Wong played binding again.

If it wasn't for the one-year brokerage contract that was about to expire,

And apart from James Wong and Glenn Morgan, he didn't have any successful clients, he had been tolerating everything.

But he didn't expect his client's crazy request to be accepted

Can that project succeed?

He has also read the script.

The core concept is the Oriental style.

Can the horror theme of Eastern style become a big hit among American audiences?

It was estimated that the guy named Ronan Anderson couldn't find a suitable director for his film and became crazy.

After all, he was a famous prodigal in the circle.

Edward suddenly remembered that Arab,

Ronan Anderson has rich oil funding?

So probably he was not too serious about Arabs' money.

Unreliable scripts, plus some paranoid director, plus a rich investor,

Such a project will be miserable, right?

Forget it, there is no need to think so much,

The most important thing now is to let James Wong and Glenn Morgan sign the contract as soon as possible and get the commission faster.