Yesterday, we told you about Eric Nerhus, the abalone diver who survived a great white shark bite. Wasting no time to grab at his 15 minutes, Nerhus has reportedly inked a deal with celebrity consultant Harry M. Miller to "handle" his story. Evidently, Miller is working fast to get Nerhus' story out there, too, because both an Australian television network and Woman's Day have already secured the exclusive rights to his story.
Raising speculation (and fueling a much-hoped for bidding war, no doubt), Miller has announced that no international deals have been made...yet: "We haven't heard from [Oprah Winfrey's production company], but that's about the only one we haven't heard from." Right. Miller has not indicated how much money is being offered for the story.
Since Nerhus escped with all his limbs and *only* deep lacerations, I'm guessing the fees won't be that high. However, if Nerhus can cry on cue, then I can hear dollar signs ringing.
[Via Swim At Your Own Risk]
1. Come on now he doesn't need to cry to get interviewed.
I doubt he'll make Oprah. Did Bethany Hamilton make Oprah? I don't know.
Posted at 9:44PM on Jan 25th 2007 by Hone Watson