"cheers!"
In the banquet hall, the crew of "The Departed" celebrated wildly, constantly raising glasses and drinking together, becoming the most eye-catching part of the Oscar night party.
"Congratulations to our director for realizing his dream!" Martin raised another glass of champagne and said loudly: "Congratulations to our crew!"
Nicholson, who was shameless, also raised his champagne: "Let us thank Martin and Leo for running with us!"
The crew laughed and congratulated Martin and Leonardo together, but the two had no choice but to have a drink.
Scorsese came over alone, had a drink with Martin, and encouraged him: "Don't be discouraged. With your acting skills and ability to make trouble, as long as you have the right role, you may win an Oscar within five years."
Martin smiled cheerfully: "Director, you really have a vision."
Leonardo was unhappy: "What about me?"
Scorsese said: "Your three-shot combo is already a thing."
Martin hugged Leonardo: "Man, maybe in a few years, you will run with me."
Nicholson joked: "Two idiots who are destined to run with me."
Martin stared at Nicholson fiercely: "You have three statuettes. You are noble and awesome!" He turned around and said: "Leo, when we get the statuette, put mine into Jack's mouth."
Leonardo answered naturally: "Put mine in his ass!"
Scorsese felt that these three guys together were an irredeemable group, so he quickly stayed away from here.
Martin saw Emma Thomas in the banquet hall and looked for her.
Emma was eating mousse cake alone. She probably didn't need to control her diet, she was eating very quickly.
When Martin passed by, she had just started. When he came closer, the cake had already been eaten.
"Sit down wherever you want." Emma picked up a napkin and wiped her mouth casually, and said, "Congratulations, Martin, the movie you starred in won the Oscar."
Martin smiled: "Thank you." He specifically said: "Unfortunately, I can't win the personal award."
Emma watched "The Departed": "Actually, you did a good job, better than Leonardo. In terms of role and performance alone, Alan Arkin may not be better than you, but he has a huge advantage."
Martin said: "I'm still young, and I have plenty of opportunities." He simply turned to the topic: "A few days ago, I saw the script of the new Batman movie at Pacific Pictures' Ms. Louise Meyer."
Emma remembers it clearly: “Pacific Pictures is one of the investors.”
Martin continued: "The script is very well written. Both Bruce and the Joker have great depth. The conflict between justice and evil, and the complexity of human nature, are breathtaking."
Because Mene has done enough work, Emma Thomas admires Martin and reminded: "Warner Bros., Legendary Pictures and DC Comics have unanimously requested that Christian Bale return and continue to play Batman."
Martin said: "The script is a two-hero model. In terms of the role of the script, the clown is even the first protagonist."
Emma discussed this film with her husband Nolan more than once, and knew that Martin had hit the key point: "You are right, Chris told me that Batman is just a tool man, and the number one character in this film is the Joker. .”
She asked, "Are you interested?"
"Yes." Martin has no need to deny: "I am very interested. This is a very special superhero movie. It is not even a superhero movie, but more like a realistic crime movie."
Nowadays, Nolan has not yet become a god. Strictly speaking, he is a second-tier director. Emma is also considering the actual situation. If Martin can join, there will be too much that can be done commercially.
The project budget is as high as 180 million U.S. dollars. If it fails commercially, or even just makes a small profit, her husband Nolan's future will basically be over.
I could only return to the UK and start working on a new low-budget independent film.
Emma, a producer, always takes care of all the chores other than film shooting and production for her husband. She has her own considerations. As for Bell, apart from the Batman factor, his commercial appeal is not strong.
On the other hand, Martin has played the leading role in four consecutive films that have grossed over 100 million in North American box office. The most recent film, "No Ending," has proven his ability to withstand the box office alone.
Emma said: "Next month, the crew will start recruiting actors. The clown is the focus. You wait for my invitation."
Martin nodded: "No problem."
This character has one major trait that other well-known superheroes don’t have.
Martin can change his appearance, not revealing his true face throughout the film, and even his own temperament and appearance undergo subversive changes.
Like Nicholson, he wasn't stereotyped by the Joker.
Such a crazy character requires a lot of sacrifice, but Martin has his own advantages.
When he talked about this with Leonardo and Nicholson, they both said similarly, telling him that he just needed to let out the beast that was locked up in his heart.
Bruce was more direct and said: "Isn't this your true performance?"
Martin has recently been growing his hair longer, exercising more to make his body more refined, and slowly losing some weight in a healthy way.
The clown with oil paint and exaggerated appearance makes it easier to separate the character from the actor.
Martin is not worried about these, but about the dead.
As we all know, dead star actors and actresses are incredibly lethal.
It is not easy for the living to defeat the dead.
Therefore, Martin has been planning since last year and even asked Nicholson, a former clown, to help.
Emma asked: "I heard that your relationship with Bell is not very harmonious? DC values him very much. This is a sequel movie, and Bell already has an audience base and is recognized by fans..."
Martin simply responded: "I'm an actor who gives his all to the role."
Emma nodded.
The two chatted for a while, and Martin took the initiative to say goodbye and leave.
Not far after walking out, someone greeted from the side: "Hi, Martin!"
Martin turned his head, and a dressed-up Cody Horn came from the side: "I've seen you a long time ago. I saw you chatting with someone, so I didn't bother you."
"Emma Thomas is the wife of British director Christopher Nolan." Martin explained: "We happened to meet up and chatted about director Nolan's new project."
Speaking of the movie, Cody had something to say: "I went back to my parents two days ago and heard my dad complain, saying you rejected his invitation to play a role?"
Martin must insist on a unified statement: "The schedule is not coincidental, and it conflicts with the schedule of "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" which I am planning to audition for."
Cody said: "I also plan to make a cameo in that film, starring opposite you."
"It's a pity." Martin looked helpless and tried to guide: "Actually, I like the script and the character very much, but there are too many things to consider when it comes to actor selection. Hey, I don't know who will be cheaper in the role of savior."
Cody apparently knows something: "Paul Haggis has basically settled it with Christian Bale's agent."
Martin couldn't help but envy: "Bell is really a lucky man."
Cody smiled: "David Fincher's project is also good. I also signed up with his crew to see if I can find a role to audition."
Martin has done preparation work: "You did a good job in "Rescue", and your acting skills are no problem."
As a second-generation rich man and a second-generation star, Cody may not have much more confidence than him: "I feel the same way."
Not long after, Martin returned to the crew of "The Departed."
Nicholson looked at Cody Horn walking away and asked Martin: "I remember you are a very dedicated person? Or is it that your level of appreciating beauty is getting lower and lower?"
Martin simply said: "The daughter of Warner Pictures President Alan Horn asked her for some news."
Nicholson raised his thumb: "Man, you are really good at riding horses. Leo is just a piece of shit compared to you."
"I just had a chat with Emma Thomas, the producer of the Batman project," Martin said.
Nicholson asked: "Are you sure the villain in the second movie is the Joker?"
"Not the villain, to be precise, the protagonist." Martin lowered his voice: "The crew will organize auditions next month. Don't forget what we have discussed."
Nicholson is almost in a state of retirement. He is either looking for fun or on the way to have fun every day. He responded: "When have I been held back in doing things? Turning against each other and then getting back together again, it's interesting to think about it."
Leonardo came over: "Don't forget, there is me."
Martin reminded emphatically: "Stop talking! As for your three consecutive moves, once you use them against reporters you are familiar with, everyone will know that you are acting."
Leonardo was helpless: "I have been acting for more than 20 years, but I ended up being the worst actor among the three of us."
Nicholson patted him: "Performing requires talent."
Martin said: "Yes, Jack, the two of us are extremely talented. From now on, we should avoid associating with ordinary actors with average talents."
Leonardo used his trump card: "Next time there is a carnival party, I won't take you with me."
Martin and Nicholson changed their expressions at the same time and put on flattering smiles: "Just kidding, don't be serious, Leo, you only have 11 seconds, you will definitely need your brother's help."
"Stop slandering people!" Leonardo said, "The last time I was a patient, the longest one lasted 50 seconds!"
Afterwards, all the main creative staff of the film crew gathered at the filming location in the banquet hall, and a reporter from Vanity Fair took promotional photos.
Winning an Oscar is an achievement, but the ultimate goal is to promote the movie.
It is precisely the profits that the Oscars can bring that attract many film companies to participate in this fame and fortune game.
The day after the Oscars, with the help of media coverage and crazy attention, the DVD of "The Departed", which had already been distributed, was fully launched in multiple markets around the world.
In North America alone, the DVD sold $17 million that day.
With the blessing of the Oscar for Best Picture and Best Director, the effect in this era is quite outstanding.
On this day alone, the film made back all the public relations money invested in promoting the Oscars, and it was even more than enough.
In just two days, North American DVD sales of "The Departed" exceeded US$30 million.
Even Martin will have a lot more income when the annual settlement comes.
Even "Never Ending" starring him also took advantage of the Oscars and the box office rebounded again. The North American box office accumulated 152 million U.S. dollars, and the global box office exceeded 300 million U.S. dollars.
The film's success also proves Martin's ability to box office.
(End of chapter)
