Big projects can make a lot of money, regardless of the salary. Once the film becomes a big hit, just the sharing agreement signed between the labor union and the Producers Alliance can divide a large amount of money every year.
There were many competitors, but Martin focused on one person and asked: "Was Heath Ledger recommended by Bale?"
Mene nodded: "Bale strongly recommended him. He is British and has a good relationship with Director Nolan, so the people he recommended are very valued by Director Nolan. The casting team has accepted the submissions of Bale and Heath Ledger's agents." relevant information.”
Thomas asked: "The crew dare to use him?"
Martin said: "There are too many people using that thing. If Jane and I hadn't been involved on the set, no one would have taken it seriously. This is a sequel movie. If the leading actor Bell strongly recommended it, Nolan would have to use him." , Warner Bros. and DC Comics may compromise."
Mene was proactive: "How about I think of something from Emma, and the crew..."
"No need." Martin just asked Mene to inquire about the news and keep abreast of the crew's developments. There was no need to risk anything else.
He thought for a while and said: "This time we will use an upright method to win the competition."
Mene and Thomas didn't have anything to do with it. Bruce, who had never said anything, knew as soon as he heard that Martin had a bad idea again.
Whether in Hollywood or in the entertainment industry across the Pacific, auditions are just the foundation. Since things like red sofas were moved out of the audition room, the key to the success or failure of an audition is no longer in the audition room.
Mene received Martin's instructions and left quickly.
Martin asked Thomas: "Which insurance company did the crew purchase the completion guarantee insurance from?"
Thomas has known about it for a long time: "Fireman's Fund Insurance Company, more than 80% of Hollywood film projects are insured by this company."
Martin said: "You should find out who is responsible for Batman-related business."
Thomas responded: "No problem."
"I will contact Bruce if I have something to do in the next month." Martin picked up the script given by Louise and said, "I am going to open a long-term private room at the Four Seasons Hotel and study the script and characters with great concentration."
Thomas said: "As long as you can pass the audition, I am sure to negotiate a big contract for you."
Martin nodded slightly and said, "Go and do your work."
After Thomas left, Bruce asked, "Do I have anything else to do here?"
Martin first said: "Remember to remind Leo and Jack, those two bastards, I'm afraid they will have too much fun and forget."
Bruce understood: "If you work hard, you have to let everyone including the crew see it?"
Martin took it for granted: "Otherwise, what's the point of working hard? No one pays attention to sneaky hard work."
Bruce asked: "As for Heath Ledger, have you made up your mind?"
Martin did not answer, but asked: "Old Boo, how likely do you think he is to quit."
"This requires extremely strong willpower." Bruce understood what Martin meant: "At the time in New York, I carefully observed Heath Ledger, and he was not a person with strong willpower."
He talked about the latest news: "Michelle Williams and Heath Ledger broke up."
"I've seen it." Martin could make a judgment: "I think he will never quit!"
In the past life, the Internet and the media were filled with news that Heath Ledger died due to depression in the Joker, as if he really dedicated his life to this role.
Therefore, Martin now wants to be a good person. After all, saving one life is better than building a seven-level pagoda.
After thinking about it for a while, he said: "The crew is based in Los Angeles, and all auditions are also in Los Angeles. Bale recommended Heath Ledger, and Heath Ledger will definitely come to Los Angeles. Didn't Ivan return to Atlanta? Let Ivan stare at Just be patient and stay in touch with TMZ."
Bruce said, "No problem."
Martin remembered one thing: "On the set in Brooklyn, New York, when Jane and I had a conflict with Heath Ledger, you took a video. I remember you kept the video alone?"
Bruce roughly guessed what Martin wanted to do: "I've been keeping it."
Martin said: "After handling it, hand it over to Ivan, and ask Ivan to report it to TMZ. At the same time, he revealed that Heath Ledger will participate in the casting of Batman. With the way TMZ does things, Heath will definitely be targeted." - Ledger.”
Bruce said, "I'm going to do it."
Martin packed his things, went out with Bruce, and asked Bruce to send him to the Four Seasons Hotel to prepare for retreat and practice.
Not long after he arrived at the hotel, two female seductresses, Julie and Aniston, called him and asked for a Landlord match.
It would be too humiliating to refuse such a thing. Martin had told them his address and was waiting for good news.
A good person must ultimately focus on others' happiness.
It doesn't really matter if you go into seclusion and practice one day earlier or one day later.
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Warner Pictures, the project officially titled "Terminator 2018", held auditions for the male lead.
Haggis, who serves as screenwriter and producer, director Joseph Nitcher, and production company representative Alan Horn, all unanimously recognized Christian Bale's audition and felt that he was the most suitable actor for the leading role.
Not only are the acting skills and image guaranteed, but they will also be able to borrow the influence of the Batman movie.
Subsequently, Bell's agent Parker started negotiations with the crew, and in addition to the salary and normal treatment of the leading actor, a temporary condition was added.
Warner Pictures, which requested investment in the Batman project, recommended Heath Ledger to star in the film's other protagonist, the Joker.
This is nothing. In the eyes of Alan Horn, what happened to Heath Ledger is not even a thing.
In the Hollywood circle, there are too many similar ones.
Even Alan Horn himself is one of them.
The conditions were nothing, but Warner Pictures would not agree so easily, and directly told the agent and Bale that they must see the results of the audition, and Heath Ledger's level must meet the requirements of the role.
Bale is willing to help Heath Ledger out of friendship, but Heath Ledger's own ability is also key.
He believes that with Heath Ledger's acting skills, supporting the role of the Joker is definitely not a problem.
After negotiating these, Bale immediately rushed to the Santa Monica Hotel and found Heath Ledger, who had just arrived in Los Angeles.
The two went to the coffee shop together.
At this moment, Heath Ledger was rosy-cheeked and energetic, in sharp contrast to the desolation and depression in New York.
It's as if the promising young Australian movie star is back.
Bell asked for coffee and said: "Over there with the crew, your agent and I submitted your relevant information, and we also won the support of Warner Pictures, one of the investors. Warner Brothers and DC Comics already support me in continuing to play Bruce. -Wayne, with me helping you in the middle, you have a high chance of winning the role."
Heath Ledger didn't know what to say. This kind of friendship is so rare. He nodded heavily: "I will make full preparations and give a 200% performance during the audition."
He added: "Chris, thank you, without you I may never come out again."
Bell said with a smile: "Don't say these unofficial words among friends. Maybe one day, I will need your help."
Heath Ledger nodded: "If that day comes, I will do my best."
Bell reminded: "You have to pay more attention to that aspect."
Heath Ledger promised: "Don't worry, I will never use it on the set, let alone make the same mistake as last time." He forced a smile: "I can only pursue my career now."
Due to repeated persuasion, Heath Ledger and his fiancée Michelle Williams quarreled one after another, and the conflicts were irreconcilable.
Michelle believed that Heath Ledger's behavior would seriously affect the growth of her children, so she took the initiative to terminate the engagement and broke up with Heath Ledger.
Even after losing his daughter and fiancée, Heath Ledger still didn't quit.
Bell was fully aware of the breakup between Michelle and Heath, and dedicated himself to encouraging Heath and increasing his fighting spirit: "I have received definite information that Martin Davis is also competing for this role and will also audition for the crew."
Heath instantly ignited his fighting spirit and said, "I must win this role."
He has fallen into this situation. His daughter left and his fiancee broke up. It has a lot to do with the Martin Davis and Aniston incident.
After a brief withdrawal, Heath Ledger returned to his old ways again. Heath Ledger's mind was increasingly affected by those drugs: "Without Martin Davis, I would not be in the current situation."
Bell also thought so. As a quasi-eyewitness at the time, he always believed that it was a small matter that could lead to a brighter future if everyone took a step back.
Later, after experiencing the tearing of the sponge at Pinewood Studios, he believed this even more.
Heath added: "What I lost once, this time I want to get it back with my own hands."
You can also get it back by stepping on Martin Davis.
Bell would not look down on that bastard and specifically reminded him: "Don't be careless. You can study the script and role in the hotel and prepare for the audition. Your agent and I will take care of the outside. I will leave you a car, but Go out less when you have nothing to do, and try not to be exposed in front of media reporters, who are used to making random reports."
Heath promised: "Before the audition, I would not leave the hotel. I would go to the hotel beach for a walk at most."
Bell stood up, patted him on the shoulder, and left the hotel.
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In Burbank, TMZ editor-in-chief Jody drove to an underground parking lot and met Ivan, a news informant and freelance paparazzi who he had worked with several times.
Since their last cooperation, the other party has followed her old path, buying a car and a professional camera to shoot entertainment news in exchange for money.
From time to time, he also sells breaking news to TMZ.
Jody got into his car and asked, "What's the big news this time?"
Ivan opened the MP4 player in his hand: "I bought an old video from the Internet, from Heath Ledger, the actor in "Brokeback Mountain."
The influence of "Brokeback Mountain" was so great that Jodi was immediately interested and watched the video carefully.
The video is not long, only about 20 seconds. It shows a crazy Heath Ledger getting angry, but there is no way of knowing who the person opposite is, and the back part has obviously been cut off.
"The video is incomplete?"
"I only bought these. The seller said he took the photos with his mobile phone, which happened to be out of battery."
Jodi asked: "Heath Ledger publicly announced that he would quit, could it be..."
Ivan said: "The time on the video has been processed, but it should have been a while, so I can't judge." He was like a real paparazzi: "Are you interested in the news about Heath Ledger? I'll get some. Can you offer a big price?"
Jodi was slightly surprised: "You are going to New York?"
"Have you not read American Rumors?" Ivan simply said: "He came to Los Angeles, and someone broke the news to American Rumors that Heath Ledger was preparing to audition for the Batman crew and wanted to play the role of the Joker."
Jodi realized the value of news: "Sell me the news clues, and my people and you can take pictures. If you can take the key, I will give you another sum."
(End of chapter)
