After taking leave, Simon changed his clothes and came out of the locker room with a bag on his back.
Courteney was chatting with Jonathan, holding a convenience bag, when she saw Simon approaching, took a step forward with a smile, but then stopped again, greeted Simon shyly, and followed the two men out of the convenience store.
Jonathan Friedman's black Mercedes-Benz sedan is parked on the side of the street. The two got into the car and nodded to the girl on the curb on the street. Jonathan started the car and took Simon to the east.
watching Jonathan's Mercedes turn a corner and disappear, Courteney put away her expression in disappointment and felt some regret for rejecting Simon's words that night.
If She hadn't said anything, perhaps, he might have just invited her to leave with Jonathan.
In the moving car, Jonathan glanced at the girl who was still standing on the side of the road in the rearview mirror when turning a corner, and asked Simon with a smile, "Have a crush on Kurt?"
"No," Simon shook his head and explained: " Just an ordinary friend."
Jonathan smiled unabated, and said: "Actually, if you like Curt, I can let her be the heroine of your movie, so you have a chance to chase her."
Simon thought for a while, Said: "Curt is suitable to be the heroine, but we are just ordinary friends."
Jonathan nodded, and then said: "Kurt is not suitable for you."
"Then," Simon did not continue this He looked at the agent and asked, "Is there a result?"
"Well," Jonathan raised his chin and said, "There is a nice cafe in front." The
Mercedes-Benz sedan continued for a while, and Jonathan Free Deman stopped the car and took Simon into a cafe on the side of the road.
The two sat down by the window facing the street and waited for the waiter to serve the coffee before Jonathan briefly explained Fox's new offer for Simon's script, and finally asked, "So, Simon, do you think it's okay?"
The basic salary is doubled, and the sharing clause is retained. Although an option contract for a script has been added, Simon also knows that this contract is quite generous for a newcomer.
However, after nodding, Simon still asked: "Joe, what about the specific packaging plan, I think it is even more impossible for WMA to give up this project now?"
Jonathan is not at all surprised that Simon can say the latter sentence, nor does he Concealing, he said: "Brian is also a part-time producer while serving as the director. In addition, Matthew also quit the project, and the company asked me to re-select the main role."
Looking at Jonathan's eyes after saying this, Simon also understands why the agent just said that Courteney can be the heroine.
Simon did not follow Jonathan's suggestion and asked again: "When will I be able to sign a contract?"
"The official packaging plan will be announced in the next few days, and the specific contract may not be until next week," Jonathan replied: " However, Simon, you can go back and resign now. If you are short of money, I can lend you some first."
Simon shook his head and smiled: "It's not necessary."
When he accepted the offer, Simon agreed with the convenience store owner. , If you want to resign, you need to notify him a few days in advance, so that the other party can recruit people again.
Although the middle-aged fat man is very stingy, everyone gets along pretty well during this time. What's more, Simon will use Roger's convenience store for the next filming of "Lola Run", so it is not suitable for him to just walk away suddenly.
Jonathan didn't know what Simon was thinking, but he didn't persuade him anymore, and instead said: "One more thing, Simon, about the WGA, do you want to join the union?"
Simon showed a puzzled look, not understanding why Jonathan suddenly bring this up.
Seeing Simon's puzzled expression, Jonathan took the initiative to explain: "Joining the WGA, your next contract can be based on the union's "Basic Agreement", which will better protect your rights. So, if you want, I will do it as soon as possible. I'll help you to handle it, probably before signing with Fox next week."
There is a threshold to join the Screenwriters Guild of America (WGA), and applicants need to accumulate enough points through various film and television works within three years before applying to be eligible to join.
Of course, Simon has no doubts that Jonathan can make an exception for him with WGA.
If Simon just wants to be a screenwriter very simply, joining the WGA is indeed a good choice.
However, Simon's ambition is to become the top class in the Hollywood pyramid.
Joining the WGA now, he will likely be on his own in the future.
You know, the WGA is one of the most frequent unions in Hollywood. Once the WGA decides to strike, all members must strictly abide by the strike rules and shall no longer work for the film and television production company. At that time, if Simon is both the owner of the film company and a member of the WGA, it will be lively. It is impossible to quit his work by himself, right?
Shaking his head, Simon said to Jonathan: "Joe, there is no need. If I want to join any union, I will only choose PGA (Producers Association of America)."
Jonathan heard the words, smiled, and said: "Okay, That's it."
The two talked a few more things, got Simon's side settled, and Jonathan Friedman hurried back to the WMA headquarters.
This incident made Jonathan Friedman realize a lot of things. Now that Lou Weiss has given him the task of re-selecting the main characters of "The Butterfly Effect", Jonathan has no intention of sharing this project with others at all.
Jonathan gave all the roles that were suitable for his clients directly to himself. Even if he could not find a suitable person under his name, he chose clients under the name of a broker who had a good relationship with him.
After such a busy afternoon, Jonathan Friedman submitted the re-determined role list to Lou Weiss in the early evening.
Subsequently, a series of details were discussed with Fox again. On Wednesday, WMA and Fox held a joint press conference to announce the specific packaging project plan to the media.
Simon did not attend the conference.
Only a few high-level executives from WMA and Fox attended the project conference of "Butterfly Effect", and none of the film's related creators attended.
However, Simon soon learned about the new creator information of "Butterfly Effect".
In addition to him and Brian De Palma, Jonathan Friedman's male and female protagonists are all clients under his name, namely Matt Dillon and Elizabeth Shue, and most of the other supporting roles are also in this way.
Simon was not familiar with Matt Dillon and Elizabeth Shue.
Or, for most people, both of them are the type that is often seen in Hollywood movies, but it is difficult for people to remember. However, now in 1986, both of them are only in their early twenties, but they are both potential Hollywood newcomers who have appeared in many films.