Three days later, at Davis Studios in Burbank, Martin signed project agreements on behalf of the company with Chad Starski and Marcus Rutteele, respectively.

The latter's experience was first published as a memoir, and then the film adaptation was discussed.

The former has had many exchanges with Martin in the past few days, completely clarified his thinking, and while continuing to hone his directing skills, he will focus all his energy on creating a new action series in the next two years.

At the very beginning of the project, the stylistic concept was completely clear - a simple and brutal action movie!

Martin found Thomas and gave him the information on Afghanistan provided by Marcus, and asked him to assist Marcus and Bruce in contacting the relevant service providers to get several people who rescued Marcus out of Afghanistan.

When the memoir is promoted and marketed, it can be a breaking point.

Then there is the search for the right writer to assist Marcus in completing his memoirs.

Hollywood is full of writers and screenwriters, and the situation is actually similar to that of actors, there are many capable and talented people, but there are no opportunities.

In this industry, opportunities are much more important than ability and talent.

Ghostwriting memoirs is also the norm in the industry.

The early stage of the project takes time, Martin has enough patience, as for the funding, as long as he does not engage in more than $50 million in production costs, it is not difficult for him to get investment.

In the office, Thomas carefully read the information and said to Martin: "There are many screenwriters who are waiting for opportunities and have good abilities after signing a contract, and I will contact a suitable one." ”

It's much easier than finding a star actor, and he moved on to another thing: "You got me to pay attention to Bale, Blanchett and Heath Ledger, and there are also updates. ”

Martin's biggest fear is not to make trouble, but to have nothing to do: "Tell me what they've been doing lately." ”

Thomas first talked about the one that had a direct conflict: "Heath Ledger, under the pressure of his fiancée Michelle, went to join the abstinence mutual aid association, and will not take a new job for the time being, and it is estimated that he will be depressed for a while." ”

He added two more: "Bale is preparing for 'Deadly Magic,' and if nothing else, his next project will be a sequel to the new Batman, continuing to star Bruce Wayne." ”

Martin admonished, "Keep an eye on this project. ”

Thomas nodded, and then said: "Blanchett returned to Australia after the Oscars, and I inquired carefully about her interest in the heroine of David Fincher's new project. ”

Martin remembered the project he had seen at his agency last year: "Zodiac Killer? ”

"The film is already filmed." Thomas explains: "David Fincher was interested in making Fitzgerald's The Curious Case of Benjamin Button into a movie. ”

Martin has seen all David Fincher's films and immediately understands that this is the one translated into Chinese as "Rejuvenation".

I remember that the male and female protagonists are Pete and Blanchett respectively.

Thomas asked, "Trying to mess her up?" ”

Martin asked, "Do you have a way?" ”

Thomas said: "The simplest thing is to pass on the relevant information to the companies, David Fincher's projects are very popular, some actresses want to get on, let them compete, even if we lose, we don't lose, but we can watch the fun." ”

Martin said casually, "You can do it." ”

Waiting for Thomas to leave, Bruce asked, "How old is Blanchett?" ”

Martin didn't care, and said, "You shouldn't be forty years old, right?" ”

Bruce didn't speak, but muttered in his heart: "It's not easy to do when you're a little younger." ”

According to Mene's feedback, the older the better.

On the other side, Thomas returned to the company, called his assistant Natasha, and said a few words.

At lunchtime, a bunch of female assistants got together, and in the midst of small talk, Natasha mentioned that David Fincher was preparing a new project and wanted to adapt "The Curious Case of Benjamin Barton".

By the afternoon, the news had spread throughout the WMA and soon to other companies.

Although David Fincher's films, like Quentin and Scorsese, are not very good at the box office, they are very good at praising actors and raising the star's character.

There are a lot of interested parties.

Actresses compete for roles, which is much more exciting than male actors.

That night, the Face Gang had a regular party at the Night Club.

This time, in addition to the bastard trio, Craven also arrived.

After the routine face washing, the four of them were refreshed, active and energetic.

Craven let out a sigh: "It's been a long time since I've been out, I miss my babies so much." ”

Martin glanced at Leonardo and said, "Leo is going to have a carnival party, are you going to attend?" ”

Craven's body in the past two years has obviously not been as good as when he was shooting across the mountain, and he shook his head: "My body is not as good as the previous two years, and the doctor asked me to pay attention to maintenance, so I won't go." ”

Nicholson, the old bastard, said, "I'm afraid of what, I'll have a party when I'm dying." ”

Leonardo scoffed: "Why didn't you say this when you were hospitalized? ”

Martin squeezed: "Because he's afraid of death!" ”

Nicholson gave Martin and Leonardo a middle finger and said, "Bastard, there are rumors in the circle now that your "Brokeback Mountain" lost Best Picture? ”

"I think, but it's a pity that I don't have that much influence." Martin briefly talked about him and Heath Ledger: "He didn't get a nomination for Best Actor, maybe it has something to do with me, Best Picture...... Isn't it normal for Brokeback Mountain to lose to an authentic Los Angeles movie? ”

He asked Nicholson, "Where did the rumors come from?" ”

Craven has made enough acquaintances: "It first came out of that circle in Australia. ”

Two names popped up in Martin's head, Heath Ledger and Blanchett.

He deliberately asked Leonardo: "Leo, how about introducing you to a blonde actress with long legs?" ”

Leonardo was dismissive: "What you know, I won't know?" ”

Martin ignored this and said, "How is Blanchett?" Have you seen the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Queen Galadriel is so beautiful that it shines. ”

Leonardo shook his head directly: "Too old, seriously exceeding my 25-year-old red line." He taunted Martin again: "I'm not as wide as you, the age line is so wide......"

Martin cocked up his finger and shook it, "You don't understand." ”

Leonardo said: "I'm a single-minded person, of course I don't understand. ”

Martin sighed: "I still want you to help and teach that Australian woman a hard lesson!" ”

Leonardo knew that this rotten man was full of bad ideas, and said: "If you want to teach her a lesson, you will do it yourself."

Martin was helpless: "The problem is that when I see that face with lines as hard as a stone, I don't even have the interest in talking, let alone anything else." ”

Nicholson took the initiative and said, "Blanchett, I remember her, that face is very distinctive, very recognizable. Well, I'll try and get revenge on you bastard. ”

Martin asked, "Do you have a plan?" ”

"This kind of thing, a fart plan." Nicholson coaxed: "Don't doubt Old Jack's strength, what kind of person Old Jack is, what kind of thing I haven't seen." ”

Leonardo uncovered a bloody scar: "Yes, yes, well-informed!" I remember on the yacht, Naomi Campbell and you ......."

Nicholson suddenly covered his heart: "No, I can't do it!" Do you keep talking, believe me or not I'm having a heart attack? ”

Martin answered, "We all believe you're so shameless, so don't have a seizure." ”

Craven raised a hand: "Stop, stop!" You three bastards said I was going to have a heart attack. ”

The four of them giggled and drank together.

At the end of the party, the driver picked up Wes Craven, who was not as healthy as he used to be, and rarely messed around outside.

The bastard trio got into the same car and went to play the second half.

Nicholson asked, "I heard you two bastards are going to be nominated for an Oscar?" ”

"You have two Best Actor and one Best Supporting Actor." Martin asked seriously, "Is there a trick to winning the prize?" ”

Nicholson is serious nonsense: "Lobby female judges, they will naturally vote for you when they are happy!" Then lobby the girlfriends and wives of the male judges, they will blow the wind on the pillow when they are happy, and the male judges will also vote for you, as for whether to use guns or feet, it depends on your luck. “

Martin's face was full of sadness: "How long is the awards season?" With nearly 6,000 judges, the Oscars are too difficult to task. ”

Leonardo laughed: "With your little strength, you don't die suddenly." ”

Martin retorted: "It's better than a 11-second sprint in the 100 meters." ”

Leonardo pounced, grabbed Martin's neck, and shook it vigorously: "You bastard, I'm going to throw you into the sea to feed the fish!" ”

Nicholson couldn't stand these two, patted his chair, and said loudly: "I have a little friendship with the old guys of the nominating committee, you two want to please me, and I will say good things to you." ”

Martin immediately turned into a caring little brother: "You are our boss, you must speak for the little brother." Jack, I've got Blanchett to you. ”

Nicholson's nose was crooked: "Is there anyone more shameless in this world than you?" ”

"Yes!" Martin pointed to Leonardo and Nicholson: "These two! ”

Leonardo was furious: "You must get him drunk tonight!" ”

When it was close to 11 o'clock, the three came out of Avalon, Martin with Leonardo in his left hand and Nicholson in his right hand, these two bastards, neither of them could fight.

Putting them in the car, Martin told the driver: "They're drunk, don't listen to their nonsense, just send them home." ”

Leonardo shouted, "I'm not drunk, bring ten more bottles of whiskey, I'm going to fight Martin..."

Martin grabbed him in the face and stuffed him into the car.

Just like that, a drunken Nicholson suddenly shouted at the paparazzi who came after him: "I love Cate Blanchett!" I love Blanchett! ”

Martin, regardless of whether he was really drunk or fake, also stuffed into the car.

He waited for the extended Lincoln to drive away before getting into his car.

As long as Blake is in Los Angeles, Martin will be back by 12 o'clock at the latest, and he will not go home all night.

At the start of the new week, Martin boarded a helicopter from Coca-Cola and headed to the town of Parker in southern California, near the Mexican border.

The advertising crew has been preparing there for nearly half a month, just waiting for him, the director and the protagonist, to go over and start filming.

(End of chapter)