Category Archives: Agent Talk
Spec market greets script with evil, booming laugh
Literary agent Bob Wendell knew the spec market was rough, but yesterday marked the first time he’d ever heard a cackle emanate from the sky once he started sending copies of his client’s new spec to producers. “They said things … Continue reading
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THR Classic: CAA responds to query letters in record time
Form rejections sent out almost immediately Widely regarded as one of the top agencies in Hollywood, CAA has not let the industry stature go to its head. Surprisingly, the representation powerhouse routinely responds to query letters in 48 hours or … Continue reading
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Agent pleasantly surprised to learn writer not over 40
‘Finally, I catch a break’ says literary rep Moments after meeting potential client Andy Gorman, ICM agent Bob Halford exhaled deeply, excited that the scribe was neither bald nor 40 years old. “Hollywood is chocked full of ancient hacks,” said … Continue reading
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Agent immediately reads script after plucky writer emails to check on status of submission
‘It wasn’t annoying at all’ says ICM lit agent
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CAA somehow rejects your query before you even send it
New ‘preemptive rejection technology’ envy of industry
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Agent has recurring dream in which he gets 25% commission
As is the case with most of his peers, CAA’s Bob Demarco works hard for his clients and is nothing like the stereotypical, money-grubbing agent so often portrayed in movies and television. “Still, it would be pretty sweet to get … Continue reading
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CAA lawyer rejects unsolicited gift from Santa Claus
Norelco shaver sent back to North Pole unopened Shortly after discovering a green and red package marked “from Santa” under his Christmas tree, Creative Artists Agency lawyer John Hansen brought the present to his local UPS Store and shipped it … Continue reading
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Agent unsure if nervous writer was crying or sweating
Either way, rep having second thoughts CAA agent Bob McElroy prefers to work with veteran writers, but after he read Tom Nettle’s hilarious action-comedy, he decided to give the 24-year-old scribe a chance. “That was before I met him,” said … Continue reading
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Unemployed agent refuses to let repo man get his BMW
‘Recession or no recession, that’s my fucking Beamer!’ Mark Hanson can no longer afford the $939 monthly lease payment on his silver 650i convertible, but that isn’t stopping the 34-year-old former WMA literary agent from trying to hang onto his … Continue reading
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Agent pays more attention to fantasy football team than client’s new spec
Managing ‘Wilshire Ballers’ occupies most of rep’s time United Talent Agency’s Bobby Demarco has his priorities in order, which is why he recently dodged a phone call from one of his young writers so he could focus his attention on … Continue reading
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