Chapter 248:
Behind The Spotlight Chapter 248
"The movie barely grossed $100 million," the producer said with dismissal. He crossed his arms to assert dominance in the negotiation.
"At the North American box office. Don't act like it's a small feat. How many movies can gross over $100 million in just one continent? If Whiplash was released internationally, the movie might have surpassed $250 million," Collin replied.
The producer snorted... But Collin was actually right. Axel's performance in his last movie was amazing and even praised by the critics. On top of that, despite being a psychological drama, the movie grossed over $100 million at the North American box office. It was no simple feat, especially for a genre known to struggle commercially.
Still, the producer would never admit that he was wrong. If he admitted it, he would lose his position and authority in the room. Hierarchy mattered in many negotiations, especially when large sums of money were at stake.
"..." He gritted his teeth. It seemed that Collin wouldn't leave without getting what he wanted. The tension in the room thickened as both sides understood that neither would back down easily.
'Damn talent agents. These people shouldn't exist in Hollywood. If I met Axel personally and negotiated with him, he would probably agree to lower his salary to $3 million.' The producer internally complained.
Agents like Collin existed precisely to prevent such undercutting of their clients' worth.
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