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Paul Schrader Takes Hit at CAA's Michael Ovitz

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Legendary director Paul Schrader takes a swipe at former super-agent Michael Ovitz's attempt to sign him, revealing the power dynamics of Hollywood's elite.
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  • Schrader called out Ovitz, once the head of CAA, for trying to sign him as a client, but Schrader refused to be part of the agency's stable of talent.
  • This insider insight sheds light on the cutthroat nature of talent representation in the entertainment industry, where top agents like Ovitz wielded immense influence over filmmakers' careers.
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Paul Schrader, Michael Ovitz, CAA
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