Can anyone give me their opinion?
The author of the argument claims that it would be in the best interests of the producers of the movie 3003 to pay the actor Robin Good several million dollars to star in it. However, his argument is flawed because the claim is filled with gaps and fallacies which weaken his conclusion. These points are discussed below.
To begin, the argument commits a cause-effect fallacy when it implies that 3003 will be very financially successful if Robin Good were to star in it; just because the movies he starred in were successful doesn't necessarily mean that the movies he will star in will also be successful. In other words, it might be the case (for whatever reasons) that this movie will flop even with him starring in it, hence wasting all the money paid for him to star in it. It could even be the case that 3003 would be wildly successful without him.
Furthermore, to maximize profits, one does not necessarily have to pay the biggest amounts to the actors, as it is claimed. The equation for profits consists of revenues and costs, and incurring a cost by hiring the actor might not be the smartest move. Instead, it can be argued that one should minimize costs to get the most profits out of the movie. Or costs might need to be allocated elsewhere; such as dedicating them to the screenplay, advertising or equipment needed to shoot a movie. These elements might have a bigger role in making the movie more reputable, hence bringing in revenue.
On another note, paying Robin more than his co-stars could upset the cast of the movie, leading to their underperformance, or even resignation from the movie.
Moreover, perhaps there is no need to pay Robin Good several million dollars for this movie because he could be enticed by other means to play in the movie. The actor could be encouraged to star in the movie if there are other actors in the movie that he is familiar with. Also, maybe hiring another actor who is more suited for the role, or a look-alike could be a better option.
In conclusion, the point made by the entertainment magazine that Robin Good should be cast for millions of dollars for the upcoming movie is flawed for several reasons. To avoid these flaws and bolster his claim, the author should consider the points mentioned and provide grounds that the plan will succeed.