At the psychological clinic on Sunset Boulevard, Laura seems to be flipping through the books on the table, but her eyes are actually all on Martin on the couch.

Martin opened his eyes, pulled off the blanket and stood up, folded it casually, and said, "It's time to go." ”

Laura looked at the time and asked, "So fast today?" ”

"It's not good to be late for an audition," Martin said. ”

Laura nodded and said deliberately, "It's normal when you don't say those crazy things about destroying America." ”

"That's not crazy talk." Martin grinned: "It's the truest thought in my heart." ”

He picked up his bag and walked out.

"Close, thank you." Laura has a feeling that the Hollywood star has at least two personalities.

According to her judgment, those crazy words should be true thoughts.

His second personality is antisocial?

Coming out of the psychiatric clinic, Martin relaxed a little and stood at the door for half a minute so that Ivan could take a good picture.

The Bruce car drove up, Martin got in the car, and said, "Go to Paramount Studios." ”

"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" is co-produced by Paramount and Warner Bros., and David Fincher's last film "The Zodiac" did not do well at the online box office, but the offline DVD and TV rights sales were very good, and the cost has been recovered, so this one still secured a $100 million investment.

In addition to these two, DreamWorks accounted for one-third of the investment.

Arriving at the studio, David Fincher's assistant Bob came forward to receive Martin.

Accompanying Martin to the dressing room, Bob deliberately said, "The make-up time lasts for several hours, so the audition is scheduled for three o'clock in the afternoon." ”

"It doesn't matter," Martin said. ”

Bob said a few more words and took the initiative to leave.

The stylist came in and reminded Martin that he had gone to the toilet before he started his makeup.

Martin was very patient and cooperated throughout the process.

Bruce has been sitting next to him, and the makeup artist of the mother looks at him with a tigerish look, and the girl's girliness is suddenly gone, and she becomes like a normal man.

Audition with makeup, or from a young man to an old man, the most cumbersome thing is styling.

Martin had previously learned that the crew would use makeup and post-production special effects to realize Benjamin's old age in childhood, and hired Industrial Light & Magic to do special effects production.

David Fincher is not a real-life maniac like Nolan, as long as he can achieve the effect he wants, he doesn't care how he will achieve it.

It took nearly four hours to apply and styling, and Martin was even in a daze for a moment at noon.

In the middle, Bruce receives a call from Robert, and the ceremony has been completed this morning.

The most basic reassurance and comfort is there.

Shortly before three o'clock in the afternoon, Martin walked into the audition room for the second time this year.

Once inside, he greeted Finch, "David." ”

Finch introduced the people who participated in the audition: "This is Katherine Kennedy, this is Frank Marshall......"

The couple represent DreamWorks, and those in the industry know that they are Spielberg's right-hand men.

The former is even the industry's premier female producer.

When Martin had said hello, Finch said, "Get ready to start." ”

Martin returned to the camera, habitually looked behind the producers and directors, and relaxed when he saw the union and insurance company representatives playing game consoles with peace of mind.

Everything that fits his habits is there.

At the beginning of the audition, Martin first read a narration line as requested by David Fincher.

That's not a problem for Martin at all.

Then he performed the appearance of an old dragon clock.

It's just appearance, not personality and psychology.

Therefore, the old age stage of this character's physical appearance is not particularly complicated.

The audition went on very quickly, and it took only five or six minutes to complete.

David Fincher's style of doing things is different from that of other directors, and Martin is the number one candidate, so he looked left and right, asked for the opinions of Catherine Kennedy and Frank Marshall, and directly announced on the spot: "Congratulations, Martin, you got this role." ”

Martin came down to shake hands with David Fincher and said, "It's my pleasure. ”

Then he shook hands with Frank Marshall and Katherine Kennedy: "Thank you, it's a great honor to work with you." ”

Handsome and good-spoken, the couple had a good impression of Martin and said, "Your performance is expressive, and it is the most suitable for this role." ”

After the simple business blow-off, Martin leaves the audition room and returns to the dressing room to remove his makeup.

Just in the corridor, I met a young actor about 20 years old.

The strong aura of the other party's two American youths is ten meters eight.

Across the distance, that indescribable temperament seems to be telling passers-by who I am afraid of.

Martin recognized him, Shia LaBeouf, the actor of the "Transformers" live-action film, Spielberg's favorite godson.

Even, he was more pleasing to Spielberg than Drew Barrymore.

When Martin was in his previous life, this person was the focus of discussion in the group, so why did Spielberg like it so much?

So much so that some gossip bosses speculated that Mo was not Spielberg's illegitimate son?

As the two were about to meet each other, Shia LaBeouf's curious gaze fell on Martin.

Because Martin wore old man makeup, he probably didn't recognize it, and casually teased: "Hey, old man, you're so cool!" ”

Martin grinned abruptly and smiled strangely in the shape of an old man: "Why don't you be serious." ”

Shia LaBeouf was not psychologically good, so she was stunned for a moment, and then jumped to the side of the corridor, as far away from Martin as possible, covering her hands with her hands: "You...... What do you want! I'm a man! ”

Suddenly he felt that the man was not safe, and his ass was against the wall, and he shouted again: "Don't mess around, I'll call the bumblebee over!" ”

Martin ignored him and turned around and left.

When they were far away, Shia LaBeouf breathed a sigh of relief and asked the crew assistant who led the way: "Who is that pervert?" ”

"Don't talk nonsense." The assistant reminded him before saying: "That's Martin Davis, who just passed the audition, the leading actor of the crew." ”

Shia LaBeouf touched the back of her head: "This person is really perverted!" He muttered: "Originally, I wanted to take this actor, but I could only audition for a supporting role." ”

The assistant continued to take him to the audition room, and although he didn't say anything, he didn't think so.

The crew has long spread the news about this second goods, and Shia LaBeouf wants to rob the actor, not to mention David Fincher's level, even Spielberg reprimanded him.

This man has no self-knowledge at all.

Martin went back to the dressing room, and the stylist came over to remove his makeup, and he said to Bruce, "Inform Thomas and ask him to come and negotiate with the crew tomorrow." ”

Bruce pulled out his phone: "There's news so soon." ”

Martin said: "I like this kind of crisp and clean crew. ”

Bruce called Thomas.

Martin took off his makeup, changed back into his clothes, and when he came out, he saw Bruce talking on the phone again and waited for him for a while.

After a few minutes, Bruce hung up and said, "Kim called." ”

Martin packed his things and walked out: "The tape is on the market?" ”

Bruce whispered, "It's already underway, Jenna's company will officially go on sale next Monday." ”

Martin said, "You really didn't show your face? “

Bruce said, "Absolutely not! Even the upper body is not much exposed. ”

"Congratulations too." Martin said seriously: "I've become the leading actor." ”

Although Bruce feels weird, he really became the leading actor this time.

According to the current situation, it should not be difficult to sell millions of CDs, and Martin's bad idea is really to reap both fame and actual monetary gains.

As soon as the two turned out of the hallway, an assistant from the crew chased after them from behind: "Mr. Davis, please wait." ”

Martin stopped and asked, "What's the matter?" ”

The assistant came all the way, took a breath, and said, "If you have time, Director Finch wants to talk to you." ”

Martin nodded: "Yes, you can lead the way." ”

The assistant took the two to the director's office.

After auditioning for the actor, David Fincher returned to the office, and Martin performed very well, and he didn't have any worries about the actor.

The audition for the heroine has also been completed, and no decision has been made yet.

He sat in front of the computer and clicked on the video of the heroine's audition, and Cate Blanchett appeared in the player.

David Fincher had previously spoken to Martin's agent, Thomas, who was at odds with Blanchett.

Although it is not explicitly stated, the meaning of the release is more obvious.

Martin didn't want to work with Blanchett on the same crew.

David Fincher's last "Zodiac" did not do well commercially, and he felt a lot of pressure with an investment of $100 million in this one.

Therefore, Martin, who performed very well in business, was listed by him as the first choice for the leading actor.

But in terms of the heroine, Finch didn't want to choose a vase, and Blanchett was the best actress in the audition and he thought was the most suitable.

Because the age span of the heroine is also very large, it is not good to be too young, and it is not good to be too old.

There was a knock on the door, and the assistant brought Martin over, and Finch let him feel free and said, "After signing the contract, you have to join the crew as soon as possible, and Industrial Light & Magic needs to model you as a prototype." ”

Although Martin doesn't know much about post-production special effects, he knows a little bit about it, and knows that it requires a lot of preparation work in advance, and said: "It's okay on my side, as long as the contract is signed, I will immediately join the team and start work." ”

"In terms of heroine, I'm going to choose Blanchett." Finch is a first-line director, and he only has a little consideration for Martin's thoughts.

He said directly: "I heard that you don't have a good relationship with Blanchett. ”

This reminded Martin of the words of Nicholson and Leonardo, who, as a member of the bastard trio, was not afraid of these challenges at all.

And if the crew really wants to use it, he can't stop it.

Martin thought about it for a moment and said, "Director, if you think she is suitable, I don't have any opinion." ”

Finch laughed, "One day you have time, we can sit down and talk together." ”

Martin seemed to think of something interesting and smiled, "No problem." ”

(End of chapter)