HWI 215

Hollywood What If Chapter 215

Kevin Huvane, he was a famous talent agent under CAA. He was the agent of Steven Spielberg, Jennifer Aniston, Sandra Bullock, Anthony Hopkins, Meryl Streep, and Jennifer Lopez. 

He was a co-chairman of CAA as well, together with Bryan Lourd and Richard Lovett. These three reigned over CAA after Michael Ovitz disappeared. 

Even though the three were working for the betterment of the company, it could not help but have competition between the three. 

Bryan Lourd was currently the co-chairman and CEO of the company, having the highest position. Kevin Huvane sometimes thought of taking the position, you know, people like to be on top of the food chain and be king. 

Lately, rumors have been circulating in the industry. The rising star director, Kazir Grey, intended to change agency once the contract ended. In fact, WMA was already making a contract that would satisfy Kazir's requirements, like, right now. 

Kevin Huvane knew that losing a huge director like Kazir would be bad for the company. So he talked to Salvatore Barlowe to convince Kazir to stay in the CAA. 

His first impression of the half-Korean agent was average at best. He knew that Salvatore's signing a contract with Kazir was the best decision in his entire life. In a way, the half-Korean agent was lucky. 

'A lot of agents are jealous of him because of that.'

However, Salvatore's status in the company was getting better. Kevin Huvane was the one who recommended him to be part of the Board of Directors after the success of Taken. Many agents were against the idea but they gradually shut their mouths once Salvatore's clients found their ways in the industry. 

Brianna Evans was doing great.  She was a certified star.

Scarlett Johansson had roles here and there and her future was promising. 

Fremont Smith directed Taken 2 and it was a success. Another director who had a good prospect. 

In fact, Kevin Huvane intended to change Fremont's agent since it would be troublesome to have an agent who had two big directors under him. CAA had to balance their power... 

Of course, Kevin Huvane would pass Fremont Smith to an agent close to him. 

'I should wait for the right moment to open that to Salvatore.'

Another client under Salvatore was Enzo Park. This Korean actor was still trying to find his stardom. He got some good roles but all of them were supporting actors. He was never invited to be the protagonist. 

Out of all of the clients that Salvatore Barlowe had, Kazir Grey was the most important. In the first place, Kazir was the reason why all of Salvatore's clients became famous. The director paved a path for them. 

An agent who had a director like Kazir was truly lucky. Well, Kevin Huvane had Steven Spielberg so there was no reason to be jealous. 

Anyway, Kazir Grey was an important client and they didn't want to let him go. Kazir was a workaholic director and he always had a movie every year. His projects were profitable and the actors and actresses he cast in his movies were mostly from CAA. 

Once Kazir Grey left CAA, it would affect many clients in the agency. 

Honestly, Kevin Huvane felt like Kazir was gambling if he indeed changed an agency. His production company was just getting started and it needed stability. 

Still, Kevin Huvane took things seriously and he had to think of a solution before things went south. 

A few minutes later, Kevin Huvane's secretary informed him that agent Salvatore Barlowe arrived. 

The half-Korean agent entered the office and greeted Kevin Huvane. Salvatore Barlowe had a better relationship with Kevin Huvane than Bryan Lourd and Richard Lovett. The three had an inside war in the company. 

"Salvatore, I hoped to hear good news."

"I already talked to Kazir. He trusts me so our conversation is not that bad."

"So what are his conditions."

Kevin Huvane was not stupid. He knew that Kazir's contract was going to end next year and the rumors started spreading at the right moment. Clearly, the director was trying to tell something. 

"He only has two conditions."

Salvatore raised to fingers and started talking. 

"First, he wants to lower the commission to 2%."

"No problem, we can do that."

Kevin Huvane easily agreed. He knew that this moment would come. It seemed that Kazir Grey had the same contract as the other big directors in the agency. 

"As for the second, Kazir said that Fremont Smith should remain as my client. He said that he didn't want any trouble so it's better for Fremont Smith to stay as my client so that communication will not be difficult."

"..." Kevin Huvane shut his mouth. 

"If Fremont Smith changed an agent, the new agent will definitely ask for an outrageous salary and the negotiation might be difficult. We don't want that to happen." Salvatore Barlowe further explained. 

"Salvatore, did Fremont know about this?"

"Yes, he feels indebted to me and Kazir. He trusts us, more than anyone."

'... What an asshole.'

Kevin Huvane said in his head. As for who he was talking about, no one knew. Perhaps he was talking about both Salvatore and Kazir. 

"... I'll contact Bryan and tell him about Kazir's condition. Of course, we don't want Kazir to leave so we will definitely satisfy his conditions."

Kevin Huvane smiled and led the agent out of the office. He realized that he raised a snake. 

He didn't know who thought of this plan but they sure knew how to silence him before he could even start. 

For now, his plan of changing Fremont Smith's agent would be buried. 

Indeed, his opinion of Salvatore Barlowe changed. He was not a newbie agent anymore. He was a certified shameless agent who would do something outrageous just to get what he wanted. Ah, the life of a talent agent, is truly one of a kind.