American Fame and Fortune Chapter 524

Chapter 524: Deported, returned to the country and imprisoned

 “No, he's still doing the same thing.”

  In the studio of Brooklyn Studio, Nicholson watched the studio pause filming and said to Martin: "If this continues, he will still have no chance of winning the Best Actor."

Martin said a reality: "Everyone knows that Leonardo wants to compete for the Olympics, and he himself also wants to prove himself for the Olympics. This has created a situation where the judges will have very high requirements for him, much higher than ordinary actors. "

Nicholson agreed: "With the same role, the same acting skills, and the same public relations, others can win the Best Actor, but Leo cannot."

 Jennifer Lawrence stood calmly and said little.

Beside them, three crew assistants stared at Martin and Nicholson as if they were on guard against thieves.

These people are all Scorsese's cronies.

Scorsese, who was sitting in the director's chair, glanced here from time to time, obviously uneasy about Martin and Nicholson.

  Martin said: "The director doesn't trust us very much."

“I don't trust you!” Nicholson asked, “Did you make the butter?”

 Martin looked innocent: "What kind of butter?"

Nicolson pointed at him: "I still have butter on my pants and Leo's ass."

 Martin opened his mouth in shock: "Jack, did you really use butter on Leo? God, how could you do this? Leo treats you as the boss!"

Perhaps the performance was too realistic, and Jennifer Lawrence was affected. She turned to look at Nicholson, her eyes full of shock that could not be concealed.

Nicholson said angrily: "I will definitely be **** to death by these two idiots, you and Leo, if I step on the horse."

"Don't worry, don't worry." Martin's attitude immediately improved and he said with relief: "I believe Leo will take good care of Lorraine."

Nicholson bared his teeth and said, "You are really good at talking. Can you stop talking?"

 Martin made a shut-up gesture and glanced at his watch: "I made an appointment with someone, so I'll leave first."

Nicholson waved his hand and told the **** to leave quickly.

 When Martin left, Jennifer Lawrence came over.

Nicholson is still very concerned about this reputation: "I have never thought of using butter or anything like that."

 Jennifer Lawrence nodded mechanically.

"I believe you." Lawrence leaned closer and said in a lower voice: "If you want to use butter, just tell me and you can try it on me."

Nicholson was stunned for a moment, then waved his hand.

That is a special state of mind, but the person who gives him that special state of mind has already reported to God.

 On the set, after Martin's special treatment, Leonardo's condition was completely restored. Perhaps stimulated by the butter, he was still in a bit of a state of overdrive. Most of today's scenes were completed in one or two episodes.

This also gave him more rest time.

Michelle Williams, the supporting actress on the set, walked by nearby at this time. Leonardo thought of that **** Martin and went to sit on the chair next to him: "Misha, you were just right for the scene just now."

"Thank you." Michelle said politely, "It's mainly because you've got your acting skills back."

Leonardo smiled: "Maybe you have heard that that **** Martin used fear to cure my fear." His voice suddenly changed: "You and Martin have a little misunderstanding."

Michelle did not deny it, thought for a moment, and said: "A little bit."

Leonardo's mind was filled with bad thoughts: "Martin and I are very good friends, and you are also a friend. I don't want there to be misunderstandings between our friends. How about this, I ask Martin to come out, and you meet him. Clear up this little misunderstanding?”

Michelle looked at Leonardo and seemed to think seriously for a few seconds: "Don't bother me. The misunderstanding between Martin and I originated from my ex-boyfriend Heath Ledger. Now that I have broken up with Heath Ledger, there is a misunderstanding." There is no way to talk about it.”

　　Leonardo is determined to be evil: "Let's wait until we have the chance to meet him."

Michelle smiled and nodded.

 Leaving Brooklyn Studio, Martin returned to Manhattan and met Bradett, the screenwriter who had signed a contract with Davis Studio, in a hotel cafe.

During the filming of "John Wick", Scorsese's producer Graham introduced the novelist Chuck Hogan to Martin, and Martin bought the adaptation rights of "Prince of Thieves" from him.

After filming, Graham and Chuck Hogan went to Boston, where the novel takes place, to experience life there for a long time, and adapted the novel's script based on what they saw and heard.

 The first draft of the script has just been completed.

Bradett handed the compiled copy of the script to Martin: "Chuck Hogan and I had major creative differences when adapting the script. He wanted to explore the roots of Charleston, where the story takes place, and explore the background behind it." The underlying reasons, as well as more profound topics such as the complexity of human nature.”

 Martin frowned slightly: "I remember that the novel itself is more entertaining."

"Perhaps he was influenced by the writers around him and believed that artistic achievement and story depth should be greater than entertainment." Bradett shrugged: "I convinced him and eliminated too many complicated things. Charleston was simply used as a background. , the focus is on robbing a bank, ensuring that the script is entertaining and story-telling enough.”

 Martin nodded: "You did a good job. This is a commercial movie first, and then everything else."

Bradt said: "Knowing the directors in the Boston area, it would be more suitable to shoot this film, maybe Director Scorsese..." But Martin slowly shook his head: "Don't think about it, this project does not have such a high budget."

  Scorsese's movie, the one with the best commercial properties so far is "The Departed".

Most of the time, this great director's films have to rely on the slow recovery of blood in the offline market to generate profits.

 How can you hire Scorsese without a budget of about US$100 million?

Martin turned over the script and took a rough look at the beginning. The opening scene was a bank robbery scene, which was quite interesting.

 The three-act structure of the plot is very compact, focusing on highlighting the role of the male protagonist.

  Over the years, Bradt's screenwriting ability has improved significantly. Although the last "John Wick" had almost no room for him to play, he only had to connect the action scenes conceived by the director, but this time the adaptation is very good.

 Martin is a poor student, but after reading a lot of scripts, he can still distinguish the basic quality from the bad.

 The story of the script is very interesting and a derivative that mixes various elements together.

 Martin flipped through it roughly, put away the copy, put it aside, and said: "There is no problem with the story as a whole. I will look at other aspects carefully before making any comments. This project may not be implemented until next year, and you still have time to revise it."

Bradt responded: "I will go back to Boston and live there until the crew is established. The atmosphere of being on the ground will allow me to have more creativity and inspiration."

He feels there is room for adjustment in the script: "There are many local old people who have experienced that era of criminal chaos. They are willing to talk to me. From their mouths, I can get more interesting stories, some of which may be used in the script." among."

 Martin pointed at the script: "So, you have used some?"

“Yes, I used some of it on the leading man,” says Bradt.

  Martin said: "Okay, you can continue to stay in Boston."

　　Bradt said goodbye and left.

 Martin flipped through the script carefully, thinking about which director would be more suitable for this style of story.

Finding a director with a completely different style to direct the film is asking for trouble.

Just like David Fincher, let him make a movie full of warm sunshine and positive energy, and maybe he will make a movie that is different from others.

If placed in the 1990s, such a story would be very suitable for Michael Mann, but in this fast-paced era, Michael Mann's films, like his name, are too slow.

 Leaving the coffee shop, Martin called Nicholson, and the two agreed to take a flight back to Los Angeles early tomorrow morning.

The operation to save Leonardo was a great success. Scorsese guarded them like thieves, and there was no need for the two to continue to stay in New York.

In Burbank, Los Angeles, Christopher Nolan returned from the filming block and entered Warner Studio.

As soon as I returned to the director's office, a female assistant knocked on the door and came in and said: "Director, David Goyer is here and is waiting for you in the lounge."

 David Goyer has worked with Nolan before and served as the signed screenwriter and producer of "The Dark Knight". He is also a well-known director in Hollywood.

When someone came over, Nolan stepped forward to shake hands with him: "David, why do you have time to come here today?"

Goyer sat on the sofa: "I happened to be passing by here. I heard that you came back from Morocco, so I stopped by to take a look."

Hearing about Morocco, Nolan's eyes subconsciously fell on Goyer's big nose. He remembered one thing. Goyer was a typical Jew.

 He ​​remained calm: "Discussing the plot of the third Batman film? It's a bit early now. We'll wait until I finish filming this film."

 Goyer did not go around in circles and said directly: "That's not it. Some time ago, the media was reporting that you and the crew were kidnapped. It's really great that nothing happened."

Nolan specifically emphasized: "I was lucky enough to catch them on the spot. They kidnapped an important scientist in Morocco. If an accident occurs, the crew and I will face a very serious situation."

"Fortunately, nothing happened to you." Goyer had worked closely with Nolan, so he was asked by some people to come over: "Those people should be punished with the severest punishment. I heard that Morocco is handling this matter." , prepare to deport them, contact their country of citizenship, and let them return to their country and go to jail.”

Nolan pretended to be confused: "It is said that they are French?"

Goyer said: "No matter which country they are from, this matter always requires your nod of approval."

 Once Nolan gets into trouble, with his reputation and the supporters he has, it will be troublesome after all.

 “That's it…” Nolan didn't seem to have anything on the surface, but felt very unhappy in his heart.

 When leaving Astra Cinemas, he told the Moroccan authorities to just follow normal procedures.

 The relevant penalties are definitely not serious.

As a result, these people wanted to deport and repatriate them to their home countries.

 Go back to your country and go to jail? What a fool.

Goyer smiled and looked at Nolan: "Of course, you captured four criminals and avoided international disputes. They will give you sincere thanks."

 (End of this chapter)

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