The father of the main star of Stranger Things demanded a personal fee
Stranger Things star, 12-year-old Millie Bobby Brown, who played a girl with supernatural powers Eleven, could join the ranks of young stars, whose careers were ruined by the greed of their parents. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Robert Brown, the father of the instantly popular actress, demanded a fee for the agency's ability to represent his daughter after signing a contract with her. Prior to movieing the first season of the Duffer brothers' sci-fi thriller Millie Bobby Brown was not listed in any agency, which, after the resounding success of the series and its renewal for a second season, lined up with an offer to represent the young star. According to sources of the publication, the amount that Brown considered appropriate for the conclusion of a contract with his daughter, was one hundred thousand dollars. This step on the part of his father outraged even the most seasoned agents, who considered this demand "illegal", although it does not violate the law. Agents sometimes cut their 10% rate to negotiate with a popular client, but paying the fee before the contract is signed, according to the veteran agent, "will open a Pandora's box" and the agency would "never have done that." Representatives for the Browns confirmed that Robert made a demand for payment, but emphasized that he did so using "bad advice from a non-industry person who was made as a joke." Brown is said to have connections with several sports agencies in the UK that practice pay-in-exchange for representation. Affirmative Entertainment's manager Millie Melanie Green said she was not aware of her client's father's claims. Brown, a real estate agent in the UK, said in recent media interviews that he made financial sacrifices to help her acting career daughter. He, his wife Kelly and two of four children moved from England to Florida, but when the money ran out, they were forced to return. Upon their return, they had to live with relatives. Melanie Greene confirmed that she borrowed money from the family at that time. Prior to the hit series Stranger Things, Millie had small roles on shows like My American Family and NCIS. Millie Bobby Brown is expected to choose an agency in the coming days, and according to information sources, royalties are closed. The Topic of Article: The father of the main star of Stranger Things demanded a personal fee. |
