I’m in Hollywood

ed in a few days, so he was already on board to participate in 《Running Out of Time》.

“In fact, I had intended to set Sean character as a someone who had to quit the special weapons and tactics (SWAT) because of the injury, who ended up being a civilian police officer but was unwilling to remain in the limelight.
But I think that if this setting is pointed out in the movie, the audience won't accept it easily, so I decided to keep this setting obscure, and give the audience some room to imagine things on there on.”

Tom Hanks put down the tableware and wiped his mouth, and wondered, “Didn't we discuss this problem in our last discussion, and we made a whole new setting for Sean's background, you didn't tell me this detail last time.”

“Because this setting is somewhat ……
evil, didn't you read the script? the reason why Sean doesn't go to clubs and isn't married is because of his injury, he doesn't want to delay other women.”

Hanks paused, and quickly come to understand, smiling he said: “This setting is indeed true ……
but it kinda hard to accept, but I also prefer keeping Sean's background blurred.”

The two of them spent more than half an hour talking about the film, until they finished their dinner, then ordered coffee.
Taking a sip from his cup, Eric said: “Tom, in fact, invite you to dinner this evening, because……”

After listening to his explanation, Hanks interrupted Eric and said in a lukewarm tone: “Eric, I think CAA development is good, So I don't intend to change brokerage firms for the time being.”

“Don't you want to hear my condition first?” Eric said smiling.

“Eric if I change to other companies the amount of money I get will drop, after all, CAA doesn't take a big cut from my pay, plus if I suddenly change to another brokerage firm, I don't know how long it will take before I can adapt to the new environment.
And, to be honest, although I know Kapoor Sid is a competent agent, the size of UTA is too small, Al Pacino and Julia Roberts those two big stars had occupied most of the resources, I don't think UTA has enough energy to take care of me.”

Eric was very surprised by Hanks clear analysis, but when he thought about it, he understood why.
Although Hanks look kinda silly, he was still able to achieve great success in Hollywood the land of the sharks, so that tell him that Hanks is actually a very smart man.

“Listen to my condition first, UTA won't reduce your fee.” Eric smiled and said: “As long as you join UTA, in the next decade, I can arrange for you at least five movies that can make more than $100 million at the box office.”

Tom Hanks couldn't help but stare at him with wide open eyes, within ten years five films that can make more than $100 million at the box office, what concept is that? Tom Cruise from the year 1981 to now only one of his movies 《Top Gun》 was able to achieve more than $100 million at the box office, 《Rain Man》 the film that originally broke through the $100 million mark, wasn't able to do do it this time.
Because of the sudden emergence of 《Home Alone》, the film earned less than $80 million at the box office, but the movie was guaranteed to win some Oscar awards this year, so getting past the 100 million mark is just a matter of time.

“Are you talking about the local box office?” Hanks asked subconsciously.

“Of course, within ten years, at least five movies that can earn more than $100 million in North America.” after a pause, he added: “and you'll be the leading actor in all of them.”

“But……..” Hanks wasn't carried away by Eric's promise of success: “How can I believe what you said is true? Although several of your previous movies brook the 100 million mark, that doesn't mean you'll still keep succeeding.”

“We can sign a secret contract, If within ten years I can't arrange at least five movies that break the 100 million mark in North America, then I will pay you a lot of money.” Eric did not hesitate to add: “Of course, you'll have to star in a certain number of movies, after all, if you signed the contract and decided to just play around and wait for the money, then I won't compensation you.”

Tom Hanks was amused by Eric last sentence, laughing he said: “Of course I won't, I love making movies.
If I can't continue being an actor, then I really don't know how to live, you have to understand, a man who is used to regularly doing something he loves, if he suddenly stops, he will be bored to death.”

“Well, do you agree?”

Tom Hanks shook his head: “Eric, although what you said made me very excited, but I can't agree so easily.
If I quit, you won't achieve your promise, how much compensation can I get in ten years? Ten million, or twenty million, is not an amount worth losing my career over.
Well, if nothing else, I'll take my leave, this dinner was delicious, Eric, if you have time, let's do it again, this time I will treat you.”

“One hundred million dollars!” Eric said, staring at Hanks shocked expression: “$100 million, Tom, if I can't fulfill my promise, then I will pay you $100 million, we can sign a contract now if you want, we'll have to find a Notary public to do the notarization.
I can even set up a fund and put $100 million into it in advance.
Even if your future pay rise to $10 million a film, you'll need to shoot at least one movie a year to earn 100 million, is this enough to show my sincerity?”

Hanks who started wearing his coat, slowed down his movement, and said: “Eric, are you serious?”

“Of course, and you know, I'm sure I can afford it now.”

“Well, I need to think about it.” Hanks still didn't accept.

“Well, I'll be waiting for your good news.” Although Eric was disappointed, he made a sure to keep smiling.

Tom Hanks put on his coat, looked strangely at Eric, then walked outside the restaurant.

Disappointed Eric sat motionless in his seat, and finished his cup of coffee.

When he was about to settle the bill, Hanks suddenly appeared in front of him again.

“Eric, since you are going to bet $100 million, I don't understand why I have to hesitate.” Hanks sat down opposite Eric, and said: “I accept this bet!”