The Volkswagen sedan whizzed past the road and turned into the southern hillside area of Sherman Oaks. Martin slowed down slightly and saw a girl walking a golden retriever in front of him, waving to him.
Elizabeth Olsen saw Martin's car coming from a distance. The Martin stopped on the side of the road and lowered the passenger window: "Want a ride?" Elizabeth shook her head and said with a smile, "Thank you. I woke up from my nap that day and didn't see you again."
"You're welcome." Martin waved his hand: "I have something to do, so I'll leave first." Golden Retriever suddenly shouted at the car.
Martin sped off. Elizabeth held the dog and waved toward the car. Martin's car arrived at the door of Louise's house, the automatic door opened, and his car drove to the open space on the side of the villa.
Mary was waiting in front of the door. When she saw Martin coming quickly, a trace of relief flashed in her eyes. Martin asked: "Where is she?" Mary pointed inside: "Still drinking, I can't help it." Martin nodded slightly, and when he passed Mary, he quickly glanced at her and quickly entered the villa.
Louise was wearing a fitted dark business suit and a pair of black-rimmed glasses, lying on the bar, pouring herself a drink.
After drinking one glass, she went to get the wine bottle again, and a big hand pressed down on hers. Martin looked at the two empty wine bottles next to him, one large and one small, and said, "Stop drinking." Louise burped, grabbed Martin's clothes and pulled them to her: "You're just in time, drink with me." ." Martin picked up the bottle, walked around the bar, went inside, took out two new glasses, unscrewed a bottle of mineral water, and poured it into the glasses.
Louise put one hand on the bar, supported her chin, and stared at Martin: "Why are you here?"
"Mary called me." Martin put a glass of water in front of Louise: "I'm worried that something will happen to you." Louise picked up the water glass, not smelling the wine, and put it down again: "Bad seed, I really want it. Bankrupt." Martin still said the same thing as before: "If you go bankrupt, I will support you." In the past, Louise took it all as a joke, but now that Martin said it, she became confused.
Martin drank a glass of water.
"I want to drink. I feel uncomfortable without wine." Louise pushed the water glass back and said half-seriously: "From morning to now, do you know how many investors have called me and asked to end the cooperation? 15 Home! Do you know what this means?" Martin asked softly without taking the wine: "One failure will defeat you? This is not the female drunkard I know." He pulled up a chair and sat on Louis Opposite Louise: "No matter how hard it is, can it be harder than when I was in Atlanta? I am a bad guy who came out of the slums and made millions. It won't be harder for you to develop again than it was for me at that time, right?" Louise Staring at Martin: "People always chase success." Martin answered: "There are also people who cherish friendship like me." Louise suddenly laughed and fell on the table with laughter. She was obviously very depressed today, and Kelly and Martin Make her a little happy.
When people are in trouble, even if there is a ray of sunshine, they will feel particularly bright. Martin pushed the water glass back: "Drink some water to relieve the hangover."
"Hold me upstairs." Louise opened her arms directly. Martin went around, hugged Louise and went upstairs.
Louise lay on his shoulder and suddenly burped. Martin was startled and said, "Wait until you go upstairs and go to the bathroom to throw up." But Louise whispered in his ear, "Don't worry, I occasionally get carsick and seasick, but never airsick." What should I do if I feel depressed? Just have a hearty flight.
In the past, Louise thought Martin was good-looking and easy to use, but now she finds it even better-looking and more useful. .........Century City, Starbucks.
Thomas waited for the target person. Ron Armas, Martin Scorsese’s top assistant to producer Graham King.
Thomas was an alumnus of him and had known him for many years. After learning that he became Graham's assistant, he kept in touch.
Ron pulled out a chair, sat across from Thomas, and said, "So anxious?" Thomas said, "I don't know how many people are watching Martin Scorsese's project." He asked, "Is there any more specific news? ?”
"I followed Graham to a meeting in the morning, and there were two screenwriters and directors from the port city." Ron opened his briefcase and took out a box of discs: "This film is super popular in East Asia. Director Seth is very interested and plans to adapt it into an American localization." Thomas took it and the disc was called "Infernal Affairs" and it was about police and gangsters.
Ron introduced: "The background of the story will be in Boston. The background of the characters is Scorsese's best gangster. The two most important characters are both undercovers. One is an Irish gangster who is undercover in the police, and the other is an undercover police officer who breaks into the Irish gangster." The undercover agent, the latter one is the absolute protagonist, Leonardo is confirmed to star." Thomas's eyes immediately aimed at the undercover agent in front: "The supporting actor role is suitable for my client?"
"First of all, he must have excellent acting skills." Ron made it clear: "Secondly, he must have a certain degree of popularity. In recent years, Scorsese's crew has rarely used unknown newcomers. He is more accustomed to working with famous actors. Cooperation." He said directly: "With all due respect, your client Martin Davis is not famous enough. Scorsese's projects will never lack star actors as long as the news is released." Thomas knew this, but he was sure There are not many A-level projects that he can really connect with. Scorsese's projects not only attract people, but also broaden Martin's acting options and role types.
Again, competition will be fierce.
"Martin will have a new movie released after the New Year. Craven's horror and thriller genre will skyrocket in fame." Thomas felt that it was far from enough: "Ron, you participated in two projects, "Gangs of New York" and "The Aviator", and you are familiar with it." Director Scorsese's crew operates, if Martin wants to win important supporting roles, is there any way to increase his chances of winning?" Ron said the simplest and most direct way: "As long as he has good acting skills, brings money to join the crew, or wins the main production role, With the support of the film's investors, the chance of winning is naturally higher. Scorsese's gangster film has high investment, and the income... the investment-income ratio is not actually high. Most of the profits come from long-term operations, and the investment pressure is relatively high. Faced with large investments , even artists will compromise." Thomas asked: "Is this how Leonardo established a long-term cooperation with Scorsese?" Ron nodded: "Titanic has too much influence around the world. , it completely changed Leonardo's stardom. There are too many overseas funds willing to invest in Leonardo. He can always easily attract tens of millions of dollars in investment, and he has strong appeal. Such a man What director doesn't like the protagonist?" Thomas frowned: "An investment of tens of millions?"
"At least, don't forget the premise and your acting skills are passable." Ron said with a smile: "Look, I almost forgot the easiest way. If I can get Graham, Scorsese or Leonardo, everything will be ok! "Thomas found that the difficulty was not that difficult. Scorsese was not MA's client. Although Ali Emmanuel tried to poach him several times, he failed.
He asked: "You don't have a voice?"
"I am at most an assistant producer and assistant director in the crew." Ron was very self-aware: "If it is just a small role, I guarantee there will be no problem, but for the top ten roles, I have no say." Thomas thought When faced with an A-level production by front-line director Ridley Scott, Martin didn't abandon him. He couldn't help but feel cruel: "Whoever among those three likes men, I'll go find him!" Ron had met Martin. His image data showed that he was sunny and handsome and had a great figure. He said, "Do you want a client?" Thomas shook his head: "No, it's me! I'll do it myself!" Ron looked at Thomas's receding hairline and luster He raised his head and said: "Don't be kidding, investing at this level can't be solved by just selling." For the first time, Thomas felt that he was so useless.
Ron reminded: "The script has not been written yet. The crew will not be recruiting actors in the short term. Not many people will know the news for the time being. Act early. If it is too late, there will be no chance at all." End of the conversation with Ron After the meeting, Thomas went on to the next show, where he invited a Warner Bros. production executive to lunch.
From this executive, he got definite news that Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston’s Plan B Pictures had reached an agreement with Warner Bros. to invest in Scorsese’s new project, with the amount of investment being the second largest. for Warner Bros. and Leonardo's Appian Trail Productions.
Thomas was jumping up and down, almost ready to sell his ass. Fight for it, there is still hope. If you don't take the initiative to fight for it, you won't have any chance.
.........Meanwhile, in the luxurious villa in Sherman Oaks. Martin slept soundly on Louise's plump breasts. His breath tickled Louise, and she woke up early from her sleep.
When Louise moved, Martin woke up too. He looked at the time and said: "Go out to eat." Louise was too lazy to move: "I'll let the kitchen prepare." Martin said deliberately: "You are bankrupt. If I want to support you, I'd better go out to eat."
"You really ruin the atmosphere. I just threw away the troublesome things in the company." Louise said: "It's just that some investors have ended their cooperation, so it won't lead to bankruptcy." Martin thought of the project Thomas said, half seriously and half joking: "I I originally thought about coming up with some new formulas to make you happy, so that I can help me win a good role in Martin Scorsese's project." Louise sighed longly: "It's hopeless. I can't afford such a big platter for the time being." Martin raised his head, gave her a long kiss, and then said: "Then let's complete the wanted order project. If successful, we can help you regain your blood." Louise was different. Thinking: "During the New Year holiday, you will accompany me on vacation to Hong Kong and Southeast Asia." Martin thought of a possibility: "Are you going overseas to attract investment?"
"The International Bartenders Association is headquartered in Hong Kong, and there will be an event there." Louise said roughly: "My father used to do business in the Philippines and Malaysia, and many wealthy people there were willing to invest in North America." Martin understood. : "Out of North America, where "Alexander the Great" has the greatest impact." Wait, there is a third chapter, I am writing
