American Fame and Fortune Chapter 168

Chapter 168: Leaping out of North America

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.

 Martin's car stopped on the side of the road and lowered the passenger window: "Want a lift?"

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 barked at the car.

 Martin sped off.

Elizabeth held the dog and waved to the car.

 Martin's car arrived at the door of Louise's house, the automatic door opened, and he drove into 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: "She is still drinking, I can't stop her."

Martin nodded slightly, glanced quickly as he passed by Mary, and quickly entered the villa.

Louis was wearing a fitted dark business suit and a pair of black-rimmed glasses. She was 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 her hand.

 Martin looked at the two empty wine bottles next to him, one large and one small, and said, "Stop drinking."

Louis burped, grabbed Martin's clothes and pulled him to her side: "You came just in time, drink with me."

Martin picked up the wine 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 was worried that something would happen to you.”

 Louise picked up the water glass and put it down again without smelling the smell of wine: "Bad seed, I'm really going bankrupt."

 Martin is still saying 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 did not take the wine and asked softly: "One failure and you were defeated? This is not the female drunkard I know."

He pulled up a chair and sat across from 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 I have made millions. When you develop again, you will never be as hard as me." Was it difficult at that time?”

 Louis stared at Martin: "People always chase success."

 Martin added: “There are also people who cherish friendship as much as I do.”

 Louis suddenly laughed and leaned on the table with laughter. She was obviously very depressed today, but Kelly and Martin made her a little happy again.

　　When people are in trouble, even if there is a ray of sunshine, they will feel extraordinarily bright.

 Martin pushed the water glass back again: "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 again."

But Louise leaned into his ear and said, "Don't worry, I occasionally get carsick and seasick, but never airsick."

 What to do if you feel depressed? Then take 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 easier to use.

 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 his chair, sat opposite Thomas, and said, "Are you in such a hurry?"

Thomas said: "I don't know how many people are paying attention to Martin Scorsese's project." He asked: "Is there any more specific news?" "I followed Graham to attend the meeting in the morning, and there were two attendees. The screenwriter and director came from the city." Ron opened his briefcase and took out a box of discs: "This film is very popular in East Asia, and Director Scorsese is very interested in adapting it in the United States."

 Thomas took it over. The disc was called "Infernal Affairs" and it was about police and criminals.

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 latter one is the absolute protagonist, and Leonardo is confirmed to star.”

 Thomas's eyes immediately aimed at the undercover agent in front of him: “Is the supporting actor 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. cooperate."

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 knows this, but there are not many quasi-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.

 Similarly, competition will be fierce.

"Martin will have a new film 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 an important supporting role, is there a 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 team, or wins the support of major producers and investors, the chance of winning will naturally be high. Scorsese's gangster movies have high investment and high returns." …The investment-to-return ratio is actually not high. Most of the profits come from long-term operations, and the investment pressure is relatively high. Even artists will compromise when faced with large investments.”

 Thomas asked: “Is this how Leonardo established his long-term collaboration with Scorsese?”

Ron nodded: "Titanic's influence around the world is too great. It completely changed Leonardo's stardom. There are too many overseas funds willing to invest in Leonardo, and he can always attract them easily." With an investment of tens of millions of dollars and strong appeal, what director wouldn't like such a leading actor?”

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 at me, I almost forgot the easiest way. If I can handle Graham, Scorsese or Leonardo, everything will be fine! "

Thomas found it not that difficult. Scorsese was not a client of WMA. Although Ali Emmanuel tried to poach him several times, he was unsuccessful.

 He asked: "You don't have the right to speak?"

"I am at most an assistant producer and assistant director in the crew." Ron is 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 about Martin not abandoning him when faced with level productions from top-tier director Ridley Scott, and he couldn't help but feel cruel: "Whoever likes men among those three people, I'll go find him!"

Ron has seen Martin's image data. He is sunny and handsome and has a great figure. He said: “Do you want customers?”

Thomas shook his head: "No, it's me! I'll do it myself!"

 Ron looked at Thomas's receding hairline and shiny forehead and said, "Don't be kidding, when the investment reaches this level, it can't be solved by just selling it."

 Thomas felt for the first time that he was so useless.

Ron reminded: "The script has not yet been written. The crew will not be recruiting external actors in the short term. Not many people will know the news for the time being. Act early. If it is late, there will be no chance at all."

After the meeting with Ron, Thomas rushed to the next show. He invited a Warner Bros. production executive to have 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. for Warner Bros. and Leonardo's Appian Trail Productions.

 Thomas was jumping up and down, almost ready to sell his butt.

 Striving 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 was sleeping soundly with his pillow on Louise's plump breasts. His breath tickled Louise, and she woke up early from her sleep.

 As soon as 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 it."

 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 troubles of the company." Louise said: "It's just that some investors have ended their cooperation, and it won't lead to bankruptcy."

Martin remembered the project Thomas had mentioned, half seriously and half jokingly: "I originally thought about coming up with some new recipes to make you happy, so that you can help me win a good role in Martin Scorsese's project. ”

　　Louis sighed longly: "There is no hope. 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 health."

Louis has other considerations: "During the New Year holiday, you will accompany me on vacation to Hong Kong City 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 are willing to invest in North America.”

 Martin gets it: “Look beyond North America where “Alexander the Great” had the greatest impact.”

Wait, there's a third chapter, I'm writing it

 (End of this chapter)

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