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"Of all your titles, Sin City is the most unique in that they have a bold visual style that is very different from their peers. From the first sight of that year, I was caught by the story, and I loved all these interconnected stories, love stories that revolve around a dark city, and I think the city has become a character in its own right! ”

Frank Miller agreed with Murphy's words, but was not impressed.

His idea is simple, there is no need to give up his work at all, he has always adhered to this idea, and has always rejected Hollywood's adaptation of his comic works, because he believes that the adaptation will destroy the style of the comics.

In that case, it would be better not to adapt.

Murphy is not in a hurry, everything he has done before is foreshadowing, and after making a good personal impression on Frank Miller, he knows how to convince Frank Miller that he has to show the other party the whole concept.

"Fran, I hope you'll spare five minutes," Murphy said earnestly, "take a look at a video I made, a short film shot in the style of Sin City comics!" ”

After a moment of silence, Frank Miller nodded slightly, and it was only a few minutes.

Murphy beckoned to Paul Wilson, who immediately walked over briskly with his briefcase.

Taking the briefcase, Murphy took out the laptop inside, turned it on and put it in front of Frank Miller, regardless of the fact that this was the place where the party was held, and clicked directly on the short movie stored on the desktop.

Frank Miller was originally leaning back in his chair when the first frame of the video appeared, and he immediately straightened up and fixed his eyes on the computer screen.

In the black and white tones, there is a touch of bright red......

It's a recreation of a Sin City comic book scene!

The killer on the rooftop and the woman in the red dress bathed in the drizzle, kissing in the cold wind, seemed to bring the only little warmth and romance to this troubled world.

However, with the abrupt cut of the black and white polar solid color picture, this precious moment immediately turned into a poignant conspiracy......

Seeing this, Frank Miller was immediately intrigued, the short film was very short, and it ended quickly, he propped himself up, reached out and pressed on the laptop touchpad, and chose to replay.

It's not a movie at all, it's a comic!

If Sin City needs a visual style, it must be this one!

Frank Miller looked at the short film in a daze, and although he didn't want to admit it, he was already hooked!

He slowly raised his head and refocused his gaze on Murphy, unable to believe that the other party could shoot such a scene!

But seeing the confident and sincere smile on the young man's face, Frank Miller suddenly realized that this director, Murphy Stanton, had extraordinary creativity, at least for his comics!

Although Frank Miller didn't say anything, Murphy could see his approval of the short film, and immediately said, "In my vision, if Sin City is adapted into a film, there is no need for a screenwriter, the comic is the script, we just need a little editing!" I think the three stories of Crime City, Sniper and Yellow Bastard can be completely the script for guiding the shooting! ”

Frank Miller suddenly felt that he was tempted, but he still looked at the other side in silence, where would it be easy to change after so many years of persistence.

"Fran, I think you can't do without your help if you are adapting!" Murphy didn't stop either, he was firm, "You have to be involved in the filming and production of the film, and your participation in the filming can play an important role in staying true to the original book!" I don't want you to be a comic book writer or producer, but to be on the set as an assistant director, so that the actors and crew can hear your live instructions......"

Hearing this, Frank Miller was convinced that the other party was really sincere, and also thought that he really wanted to shoot the film in the style of comics.

But he still didn't say anything, the other party was the winner of the Saturn Award for Best Horror Film, yes, but he hadn't seen the film he directed, and he didn't know his experience.

Murphy pushed the notebook back to the opposite side, "Fran, we don't have to finalize the collaboration right now, I beg you to think about it seriously." ”

He wanted to say something, and someone was getting closer and closer from a distance, and he was already near.

"Oh, isn't this Murphy?"

The man who came over had met once before, William Morris's agent, Martin Miller, "Ah, and Frank. ”

As he spoke, he walked over to the table and looked at his notebook in surprise, Frank Miller seemed to know him, and pointed to the chair next to him, "Sit down, Martin." ”

Now that the things that had to be said had been said, Murphy had no need to stay, stood up, and said, "Fran, I still have something to talk to someone about, so I'll take my leave." ”

He nodded to Martin-Miller again, "Goodbye, Martin. ”

"Goodbye, Murphy."

Watching Murphy and Paul Wilson walk away, Martin Miller tilted his head to look at the notebook Murphy left behind, and asked curiously, "Do you know him?" ”

"Just met." Frank Miller snapped up his notebook.

He picked up his notebook and stood up as well, "I have something to do, I need to go back early." We'll talk about that another day, Martin. ”

"Okay," Martin Miller politely said, "I'll wait for your call." ”

Frank Miller leaves, Martin Miller sits here, tilting his head and thinking, what is Murphy Stanton looking for Frank Miller?

It's not hard to guess that one is a cutting-edge director who has recently become famous in the circle, and the other is a well-known comic book master in the United States......

It seems that Murphy Stanton has taken a fancy to Frank Miller's comic works.

Martin Miller quickly made his own judgment, and then turned his head to look around, Murphy Stanton had not left, sitting at a table not far away, chatting with a sweet-looking Latina woman.

Thinking that his family had been lacking a significant directing client, Martin Miller's mind came alive again, and he sat here and waited for a while, and when he saw the Latin woman leave, he got up and walked over.

"Hi, Murphy." Coming to the table at the edge of the lawn, Martin Miller pulled out a chair for himself, glanced in the direction the Latina woman had left, and deliberately joked, "Good harvest tonight?" ”

Murphy smiled, "Just a casual conversation." ”

"A youth idol whose road is getting narrower and narrower." Martin Miller said intentionally or unintentionally, "But she is said to have a great relationship with James Cameron. ”

"Really?" Murphy replied casually.

He didn't want to pursue Jessica Alba, none of that mattered.

Martin Miller glanced at Paul Wilson and said to Murphy, "Can we talk about it alone?" ”

"Something?"

Although he asked, Murphy still nodded to Paul Wilson, and after he left, he said directly, "Martin, you don't want to pull me to William Morris again, do you?" ”

Instead of answering him, Martin Miller said, "I just think it's a waste of your talent to stay in the independent film industry." ”

Murphy laughed.

"I've seen three of your films," Martin Miller continued, "Murphy, you should go to the mainstream film industry and direct a multi-billion dollar commercial blockbuster!" You have this talent, and you have this ability! ”

How many directors are willing to stay in the independent film industry? These words are indeed attractive.

Martin Miller knows that young directors often have great ambitions, "You can only become a first-class director if you go to the mainstream film industry!" to be able to ......"

He accentuated his tone, "Participate in the Oscar race!" ”

"That's true." Murphy also seems to yearn for it, "I also want to touch the best director of the Golden Man." ”

"But what about CAA?" Martin Miller shifted gears, "Did CAA do that for you?" As far as I know, no! ”

William Morris's agent finally got to the point, "I can do this for you!" A very long-term plan! ”

Murphy shook his head, "If you want to win an award, I think it's better to be at CAA." ”

"Indeed, in recent years, the chances of CAA's actors and directors winning awards are a little higher than William Morris." Martin Miller lowered his voice and reminded, "But have you noticed that the winners are either Jewish themselves or their agents are Jewish!" ”

He pointed to himself, "I'm a Jew!" And your agent is not! Also, I have good friends with many heavyweight Jews in the circle, as long as you don't have major problems with your ability and work, when the time comes, some things will be yours! ”

Hearing these words, Murphy immediately remembered the Jewish actress under Martin Miller, the first Oscar-winning actress born after the 80s, and the other party took such a path.

He can tell that Martin Miller is not empty words, and he really has an extensive network of contacts in Hollywood Jewish circles.

It's impossible to say that he is not tempted, but Murphy thought for a while, and shook his head firmly, for him who is in the ascending stage, a stable and solid foundation is more important than these.

"I'm sorry, Martin." Murphy declined again, "I'm having a great time working with CAA right now. ”

He looked up at his watch, "It's getting late, it's time for me to go home and have time for coffee together." ”

Martin Miller nodded, but the smile on his face disappeared, and his expression was a little gloomy, and it was not pleasant to be rejected for good intentions all the time.

Especially someone who has just emerged in the circle.

He watched Murphy join Paul Wilson and leave, and couldn't help but shake his head, this circle is not talented and capable to succeed.

Murphy left the private clubhouse and drove Paul Wilson back to downtown Los Angeles and called Bill Rothes before returning to his home in Santa Monica.

He didn't pay attention to Martin Miller's invitation at all, and the most important thing now is to get the film adaptation rights of "Sin City". (To be continued.) )