what is a caa agent

A CAA agent is an agent who works for Creative Artists Agency (CAA), an American talent and sports agency based in Los Angeles, California. CAA is regarded as an influential company in the talent agency business and manages numerous clients. CAA agents represent actors, directors, writers, producers, and other talent in the entertainment industry. They help their clients find work, negotiate contracts, and manage their careers. CAA agents charge a percentage fee based on the monies that their clients make, which is typically around 10% of what their movie and television clients are paid.