Celebrity | Episode 5 - Damage Control

Introducing Eric Cooper by @wistfulpoltergeist​

Ethan was so impressed. Mr. Cooper was young, handsome and charismatic. He had power and knew it. Ethan presented himself to Eric Cooper and the latter offered him to sit. Elian seemed to know him well. There was also another guy. Probably his assistant. He wasn't talking, he was just standing here without saying a word, with a grin on his face.

Eric - So, that's the famous Ethan Landscape! I'm sure Elian told you evrything about my offer. So do we have a deal?

Ethan was a bit surprised. He didn't expect to have to give a response that fast. For Mr. Cooper, it was clearly a done deal. Ethan stammered a few confusing words before Elian spoke up.

Elian - My client has concerns and a few requests, Eric. Nothing unreasonnable though.

Eric - Okay i listen.

Elian - First, we need more information about the job. The employeer, what kind of post is it, is it for a new studio?... well y'know, the usual stuff.

Eric - Sure! This is for Wild Men's Studio. Ethan you'd work for and with The Boss as porn movie maker for the second crew of his studio. He's expanding and he need to show Wild Men's Studio is still the best porn makers. The Boss is really pissed by the new studio who's coming in the industry, the Pornboyz. They had a really great launch and The Boss has concerns for his business. He wants to invest in new kind of porns and he need someone with a vision. He's the one who requested for you. He saw your work and very interested in your talent. And i have to say, i'm agree with him. You're very talented. 

Oh and for the salary, you'd have a 5k salary base, plus a percentage on the sales of your movies, 12% to be accurate. Of course 5% of everything you'll earn will be for your agent. And that's just a start, in one year from now, you could renegociate your salary base.

Ethan was stunned. That was a really good offer.

Elian - Okay that's a good start. But we want artistic independence guarantees.

Eric - Sure, fine. The Boss isn't opposed to that. He wants him for his talent. We were talking about that earlier, that's why he was here a few minutes ago. Ethan, this a dream job offer. You should take it. I'd take it if i were you.

Ethan - It's surely a real nice offer. But...

Elian - My client has one last demand.He wants to work under an alias, not his real name.

Eric - No. And that's not negociable. The Boss need the name and want to capitalize on it. Ethan you're a brand now. Use it! Your reality TV show and your sex tape is the reason for you to being here. You're talented and with a name. That's a chance.

Ethan - But i'll be fucked for the real cinema industry if i'm using my real name. I want to do real movies one day.

Eric - Don't act like a spoiled child! You're already fucked in the "real" cinema industry. Come on! The sex tape was the end of your career. Now it's porn or nothing. Seize your last opportunity to do movies.

Ethan was shocked. So that was it. Porn or nothing. That made him angry.

Ethan - Because of i'm victim i'm fucked in cinema industry. You're disgusting me... You...

Elian - Ahem! Ethan, calm down. I know you're upset right now but just go in the lobby for a moment. Clear your mind and think, i mean really think about the job offer before saying things you'll regret. I'll negociate harder.

Ethan looked at Elian. He had been a really good negociator and he was clearly a really good agent. Ethan was really pissed but he listened to Elian and stepped out.