At the Los Angeles branch of Weinstein Pictures, Harvey flipped through a document with a photo of Sophia Lee and Vincent Lee posted on the front page.

Two Atlanta businessmen came to Hollywood to invest in film projects, and he could guess without looking closely that there must be something wrong with them.

Even if you know that he can't mess around, it's taboo in the industry.

Moreover, Weinstein Pictures has done a lot of the same.

The subordinate opposite said: "The new project that these two people are involved in is called "Wanted", which is led by Pacific Pictures, participated by Warner Bros., and starring Martin Davis and Angelina Jolie. ”

"Warner Bros. again?" Harvey was depressed, he dared to bombard Warner on TV, but he couldn't actually go to war.

It is possible to scold the capitalists, but not to the detriment of the interests of the capitalists.

But Harvey sees the key point: "They are from Atlanta and have invested in two Martin Davis projects in a row? Martin Davis: I remember also from Atlanta? ”

"The newspaper has featured a report by Martin Davis, a man from the slums of Atlanta," the subordinate said. ”

Harvey waved his hand: "Okay, you go down first." ”

As soon as the subordinate left, the assistant came in and said, "Matt Damon is here." ”

Damon, who was facing the exceptionally honest, entered the office, said hello and sat on the sofa.

Harvey asked, "How did you have time to come over today?" ”

"I came here to thank you." Matt Damon's real fame in "Mindcatcher" was Harvey's single-handedly run at Miramax, and he had a deep relationship with Ben Affleck and Harvey: "Please do me a little favor." ”

Harvey asked, "Wouldn't it still be 'The Departed'?" ”

Damon nodded: "I went through the path of the investor Dyson Pictures, asked them to recommend me, and also found Warner Bros., originally thinking that I would only wait for the final audition, but the situation went unexpected." ”

He elaborated: "Plan B, Leonardo, Pacific Pictures, Warner Bros. Daniel, all recommended Martin Davis for the second lead role. ”

Hearing this name that he had just paid attention to, Harvey scolded Grammar in his heart and said: "He's just a budding star, at least three levels worse than Ling." ”

Damon understands the situation and has a sense of crisis: "He represents the $20 million investment of Pacific Pictures, Pacific Pictures has cooperated with Warner Bros. for many years, Louise Mayer intends to invest, Warner will not refuse at all, Dyson Films' investment amount is only more than $10 million, even if Warner Bros. is tied with the investment, he still has the support of Plan B and Leonardo." ”

He saw it clearly: "For Scorsese's project, the proportion of audition rooms is higher than that of the average project, but the factor outside the audition room is just as critical. ”

Harvey was simply direct: "How do you want me to help you?" ”

"Can you help me dissuade him?" When Damon competed for roles in the past, he didn't let Harvey help him so much, so he and Big Ben have always held Harvey.

Harvey replied, "I'll try." ”

Damon laughed.

Before his smile could really bloom, Harvey took out a business card and handed it to him: "You go and settle this woman." ”

There is no such thing as a free lunch in the world, Damon knows this, and when he takes the business card and looks at it, he understands what is going on, and he and Big Ben have wiped Harvey's ass in the past.

Harvey reminded: "Don't relax over there. ”

Damon smiled innocently: "Scorsese refused to meet the actor before the audition, and my agent found his assistant and transferred the situation that I was from Cambridge to Scorsese. ”

After a few minutes, Damon came out of his office and went downstairs to get into the car.

Sitting in the car, he glanced at the actress's business card, took out his mobile phone and called his good friend: "Ben, there is something you can deal with." ”

More than half an hour later, Ben Affleck appeared at a hotel and stopped an actress who was coming downstairs.

"It's not easy for you to get to this point, you work hard to make a little situation, you don't want to end it because of a little thing, right?" Big Ben has used it many times, and it's very easy to use: "Do you know who is on the other side, the person who can decide your career, think about it, don't be impulsive, this kind of thing is very common in the circle, does anyone pay attention?" ”

Faced with threats and checks, the actress eventually chose to compromise.

…………

Boston.

After two days of strolling the streets with the patrol officers, Martin and Mene joined the Special Operations Unit of the Detective Bureau to experience the daily work of civilian police detectives.

During this period, I went to the site several times and learned in detail about the process of BPD handling cases.

Martin carefully observes the every move of the plainclothes detectives, who are usually ordinary people, who may have a lot of work pressure and have seen the dark side of society, most of them are full of swearing, like Falck or Shet, they come with their mouths open.

Some people also have violent tendencies.

Martin chooses to blend in, imitating Detective Jack, who is about thirty years old, and making vulgar jokes with these plainclothes detectives when he is fine.

He and Mene also specialized in learning how to use various police equipment and rules.

Then, every night, Martin spent a lot of money, entertained the people involved, and ate, drank, and had fun.

This aspect is common to the whole world.

Martin can put down his body and spend money boldly, and BPD-related personnel will be willing to help a little when the time comes, as long as they do not violate the principles.

In the shooting gallery, the sound of gunfire kept ringing out.

Martin held the gun in exactly the same position as Jack next to him, and kept hitting the fixed humanoid target until the magazine was empty.

Jack took off his earbuds, looked at his electronic monitor, then at Martin's, and said, "Good marksmanship." ”

Shooting fixed targets, Martin's worst shot had nine rings.

Mene, on the other side, immediately answered: "My boss is the most talented person in Los Angeles!" ”

Martin packed up his gun and invited Jack: "Have a drink, I'm in for a treat." ”

Jack has been very familiar with Martin these days, and he walked out with him and said, "Your Boston accent is better than mine, a Massachusettian." ”

Martin laughs and says, "I'm going to compete for a BPD role, and it's taken months to practice. ”

"It's not easy to be an actor," Jack said. ”

"At least it's not dangerous." Martin's words were particularly nice: "Like you are always facing the muzzle of the gun, Boston can have the order it has now, and it is you who are carrying the weight forward." ”

These words came to Jack's heart: "Carry the weight forward? Very vivid. ”

A few people asked for a drink, chatting and resting.

Mene's phone rang suddenly, and there was a text message.

He glanced at it and leaned over to lower his voice: "Allen sent a message that Scorsese will be at the detective station in about an hour." ”

Martin nodded slightly and said, "Jack, go back to the police station?" ”

Jack asked, "The person you're waiting for is coming?" ”

Martin didn't treat Jack badly these days, and said, "Do me a favor." ”

Jack picked up his coat and left: "Meaningless." ”

As he walked out, Martin's cell phone rang, but it was Sergeant John from BPD's Public Relations office.

The other party's words were quite concise: "I'll go to the police station at three o'clock." ”

Martin thanked him and followed Jack out of the shooting club.

Back at the Detective Bureau, Jack's Special Operations Team has captured a group of street vendors and returned, most of whom are busy.

Martin was already acquainted with these people, and Mene immediately joined the work.

Although I can't do formal work, I can run errands to get folders, assist in transferring calls, and so on.

Because of the careful observation and study before, Martin is very easy to do, and with the explosion of acting skills, it seems that he is a real member of this action group.

On the other side, Sheriff John accompanied Martin Scorsese, William Mohanna, and Allen and others into the Detective Department.

The super guide came to visit, and the director personally received him.

The two sides chatted in the reception room for a while, and Scorsese wanted to go and see the plainclothes detective handle the case, and the detective bureau of course agreed.

The director's office was busy, and he left quickly after showing up.

John, as the actual receptionist, walked in front and led the way to the special operations team.

The action team was very busy, and the person in charge, Jack, came over to say hello and introduce the work of the action team to the guests through the large glass window.

When Allen saw a black face, his eyes lit up instantly, he took out his mobile phone and entered the hotel room number, sent it, and edited another one: "I'll wait for you at night." ”

The phone screen flashed, she glanced at it, and the text message was concise: "OK!" ”

Thinking of Mene's fascination with his mouth and tongue, Alan quickly found Martin's location and asked John, "Sheriff, is that man Martin Davis?" Or do you have detectives who look a lot like Martin Davis? ”

Scorsese was talking to Jack when the words immediately caught his attention, and he glanced around the open office to see a slightly familiar face.

John said with a smile: "Last month, Mr. Davis applied to come to BPD to experience life, saying that he wanted to prepare for a role, he first studied police regulations at the police academy, and then ran with the patrol for a few days, and then came to the police detective department and joined Inspector Jack's special operations team. ”

Alan pinched his chin and said, "This person is interesting, if it weren't for his familiarity, I wouldn't have noticed." ”

Through the glass window, Scorsese took a closer look, except that he was handsome, that Martin Davis behaved like other police detectives.

Martin Davis stayed inside to answer the phone and pick up and deliver documents, like a full-fledged member of the action team, not obtrusive at all.

Scorsese didn't speak rashly and gave Alan a look.

Allen asked, "Detective, how long has Martin Davis been here?" ”

"Today is the sixth day." Jack said simply: "This person is very easy to get along with, and he integrates very quickly. ”

Everyone else believes this, because Martin Davis looks like a member of the action team, not an actor who experiences life.

Allen said from a professional point of view: "He seems to be in the role of experiencing life. ”

Jack asked curiously, "What did you say?" ”

Alan smiled and continued to ask, "How is he?" ”

"I'm a very fast learner, I'm very serious, and I can speak Boston fluently." Jack only needs to tell the truth: "He has been on the scene with us, learned all kinds of regulations, learned a lot of anti-crime and anti-drug cases that do not need to be kept secret, and is proficient in the use of various police weapons and rules." ”

He shrugged his shoulders: "You may not believe it, but his posture with a gun is better than mine, and his marksmanship is better than mine." ”

Scorsese took the initiative to go forward: "Let's go to other places." When Alan caught up, he lowered his voice: "Find a way to contact him, I'll talk to him tonight." ”

(End of chapter)