"Martin Davis created an extremely complex character in The Departed, and brilliantly performed an undercover agent who is completely different inside and outside. His acting skills have become the best among actors born in the 1980s in Hollywood."
On the set of "The Prestige" at London's Pinewood Studios, Emma Thomas looked at the newspaper in her hand carefully: "In just three years since joining the industry, Martin Davis has already had three films with consecutive North American box office sales of over 100 million. Elijah Wood and Hayden Christensen, who are blessed by the prequels of King and Star Wars, are incomparable, but Martin’s report card is even more convincing..."
Nolan, who had finished his work for the day, came over, stood behind Emma, looked at it for a while, and said, "What are you looking at?"
Emma handed the newspaper to her husband: "The North American box office of The Departed has exceeded 100 million, and the global box office is close to 200 million."
Nolan sat down, read the newspaper carefully, and said at the same time: "We are going to create Scorsese's highest box office record."
"Probably." Emma said the focus of the newspaper news: "Martin Davis has three consecutive films that have exceeded US$100 million in North American box office. I feel that he is the actor with the strongest commercial appeal among the post-80s actors.'
Nolan has already seen the comparison: "Although Elijah Wood and Hayden have the blessing of two major projects, Martin also has it. This is a very smart actor, and he chooses projects for a purpose."
He said one by one: "There are eyes in the mountains. Wes Craven is a producer and screenwriter. He is the godfather of Hollywood horror films. He has a strong appeal in the horror and thriller genre. Martin starring in this film is equivalent to getting a Guaranteed success.”
"Wanted", he collaborated with Jolie, the latter's triangle relationship with Pitt and Aniston was exposed, and its topic exploded. It was obviously a planned publicity. Although it is not sure whether Martin was involved, the success of "Wanted" later , Julie’s role cannot be ignored.”
"Needless to say, The Departed, Scorsese's gangster films never lack audiences, as well as Leonardo and Nicholson."
After hearing her husband's words, Emma Thomas said: "But in the entire Hollywood, among the actors born in the 1980s who have outstanding appearance, excellent acting skills and relatively strong commercial appeal, no one dares to say that they are better than him."
Nolan said from his objective perspective: "Martin Davis still lacks a work that can dominate the box office alone."
"For now, Martin is already very rare." Because she often sees Mene in the club, Emma is somewhat affected: "I regret it a little now. I should have persisted and let Martin audition for the cast of The Deadly Magic."
Nolan said: "Hugh Jackman is also good."
Emma shook her head: "Without Wolverine, how much appeal does he still have? After the failure of Van Helsing, he further declined. Without Wolverine, he would be an ordinary second-tier actor at best."
"The film has been shot to this extent, so there is no need to say these things." Nolan knew that his wife considered things very comprehensively: "Bell strongly recommended Hugh, and I have to give it due consideration..."
Emma interrupted her husband in a rare moment: "Bell is too close to the Australian gang. I know you like to use British actors, and so do I, but you still have to carefully consider between Australian actors and American actors. The biggest force in Hollywood is the force in the United States."
Nolan nodded: "I understand."
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Los Angeles, Angels Club.
Mene left the crowd, found Bruce in the corner, took the Coke from him, and flexed his arms to show his muscles: "See, I'm back to practice again."
Bruce opened the can and asked: "Because Emma Thomas has been in London for the past two months, I don't need to drag you to eat sweets?"
Mene sat next to Bruce and said, "Yes, she likes sweets too much and doesn't care about body management."
Bruce asked: "Have you been in contact with her recently?"
"I called her two days ago," Mene said simply, "I talked with her about the plot of "The Departed" and she watched the movie."
Bruce touched the Coke can and said, "Just take a look."
Mene took a sip of Coke: "She was very impressed by Martin."
Bruce said: "If you have any difficulties, you can come to me or Thomas."
Mene laughed: "The only problem is that she is a little bit young. If she were ten years older, I would have taken her very easily. But like now, she keeps pulling on me."
Bruce is well aware of Mene's power: "It's not bad at the moment. I can have first-hand sources of information."
In front, a burst of cheers suddenly sounded, but it was Chad Starsky on the training ground who had achieved good results in a shooting training that simulated actual combat.
Chad faced the target dummy and used a shooting method that is relatively rare in Hollywood movies.
He unloaded the magazine, emptied the chamber, and left the range.
Martin stepped forward and bumped fists with Chad: "Man, your recent training results are amazing."
Chad said: "My physical strength can only guarantee me one round. If I hit the second round, half of the bullets will probably miss the target."
Marcus, who came with Chad, said: "Although it's not comparable to Martin, your shooting sense is really good." He specifically emphasized: "It's closer to actual combat."
Martin asked: "When you encounter an enemy, do you pay attention to speed when shooting?"
"Yes, you have to draw your gun and shoot quickly!" Marcus only left Afghanistan this year. He said: "When encountering an enemy at close range, you must ensure that the first shot is fast and accurate, so the target is the enemy's chest and torso and other large objects. area target rather than a relatively small head.”
Martin nodded slightly.
Marcus added: "But the battlefield environment is complex. A weapon like a pistol that hits the enemy's chest and abdomen may not be fatal. You must make up for it in time."
Chad added: "Only a dead enemy is a good enemy."
Martin demonstrated the action of firing with his hands: "Hit the enemy first, so that the enemy loses a certain amount of active offensive ability, and then fire again to make the target stand still for a longer period of time or permanently, so that it will no longer pose a threat."
Chad said: "This is the shooting technique I plan to use in the new project after referring to many sources. With excellent marksmanship, combined with your flexible skills, you can use a gun from a distance, fight from a distance, and a pencil can be used as a killer." A target-dead weapon.”
Martin is very confident in this. Even if the project is in the early creative stage and the actual filming and production will take a long time, he is still in peak physical condition at his age and will not be unable to move.
This is a very real problem, everyone will grow old one day.
Bruce and Mene came over at this time.
The former interjected: "At that time, Marcus and I will also be able to serve as gunsmiths and action directors, and even play some powerful villain bosses."
Chad couldn't help but laugh: "What a great idea. I'm going to design some action routines and scenes specifically for you, and create unique shots."
Marcus, a movie lover, was also happy to be in front of the camera.
"What about me?" Mene joked: "Don't I have any special treatment?"
Chad took a look at Mene's face and skin color and said, "I will think carefully about how to design a character for you."
Martin asked: "What about the plot aspect?"
"My first consideration is the action scenes and action design." Chad is a stuntman and action director, and his priority is of course what he is best at.
He said: "The plot and characters all serve the action scenes, in order to connect the action scenes logically."
Martin fully agrees: "The highlight of this kind of movie is the fun, which includes the improvement of upgrading and killing monsters, and the fun of passing levels and killing bosses."
Chad scratched his head and said embarrassedly: "I have considered these things, but the plot still only has a simple line." He looked at Marcus: "It is based on Marcus's real experience, about revenge for dogs. "
Martin said: "Don't rush the plot. Stay calm and polish it. If you need a professional screenwriter, just let me know."
Chad responded: "No need for now, I'll call you when needed."
Martin turned to Marcus and asked: "Is the memoir going well?"
"It's not bad." Marcus smiled: "Robinson is very good. Many of the things I said were not systematic at all, but he was able to organize them into very organized words, just like in his memory."
The two parties had already signed an agreement, and Martin added: "If you have any difficulties, please contact me or Chad."
He and Mene walked forward, then gave Bruce a look.
Bruce deliberately lagged behind, slowing down Marcus, and asked quietly: "Have all the affairs of Daisy and John been resolved?"
Marcus looked around and saw no one around, then lowered his voice and said, "Those four disgusting old black men will never be normal men again."
Bruce said softly: "Daisy and John can rest in peace."
Marcus crossed himself: "May God bless them."
Chad consoled him: "Just stop here. It's not worth getting yourself involved for those disgusting bastards."
Bruce fully agreed: "Indeed."
Marcus said: "I have let go of this matter. From now on, I will focus on work. Busy work can make me forget the pain of the past."
Entering November, the North American awards season is becoming more and more lively, and many seeded contestants have been released.
For example, "Babel" starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett was screened on the first weekend of November, and its reputation and response were relatively good.
Naturally, the box office of this type of film will not be much better. The focus of commercial marketing is the Oscars. Only by getting Oscar nominations and awards can there be good commercial gains.
Other films such as "The Queen" and "The Last Dictator" also started with spot screenings to accumulate and control word-of-mouth, hoping to gain something during the awards season.
Martin's publicity and marketing efforts are also gradually increasing, especially in the many frontline awards. Winning awards can effectively increase exposure.
After the Gotham Independent Film Awards announced the winners, it was time for voting at the major Film Critics Association Awards.
This is the season when film criticism’s presence and influence are most evident.
It certainly wouldn't go unnoticed by Martin, who has always had a good relationship with the Los Angeles critics.
(End of chapter)
