American Fame and Fortune

Chapter 55 A big plot

In the morning, Andrew came to Gray's company and asked Kelly Gray to report the latest developments of the crew.

 Kelly Gray was away, and she accompanied Congressman Erica and Chairman Julia to Washington.

Andrew tried to call Ella to explain the specific situation, and then went to Benjamin Galvin's office.

Benjamin was leading people to prepare the budget for a new play. When he saw him coming, he went to the outer reception room and asked, "Why do you have time to come back today?"

  Andrew handed the newspaper in his hand to Benjamin: "Something happened to the crew. Adam Smith was arrested by the DEA, and both the people and the people were stolen. Fortunately, he was just a passerby there and had little influence."

 Benjamin has collaborated with Adam Smith on several works. He quickly took the newspaper and read it: "Is the news confirmed?"

Andrew nodded: "The DEA has officially notified the crew. I just reported to the boss, and the boss has received the news."

Benjamin quickly read the newspaper report and said: "Originally, I was still considering that Adam would continue to be the leading actor. His salary is not high and he has some appeal in Georgia... There is no need to consider it now."

Andrew heard about it: "That Zombie Gigolo? Director, isn't the setting the gigolo club where Martin works?"

Benjamin also considered Martin. At this time, he remembered that his appearance was more outstanding than Adam Smith and his acting skills were also good.

 Andrew looked around, closed the door, and lowered his voice: "As far as I know, Martin has a very good relationship with his boss."

Benjamin nodded slowly: "Without considering Adam Smith, Martin seems to be the most suitable." Maybe this can increase the probability that the boss will give the green light to the project? He added: "I am making a budget and compressing it as much as possible. We don't have money to hire stars."

Andrew said: "We can only dig into the existing resources. Adam will not be able to come back in the short term. I suggest choosing Martin."

 Benjamin did what he thought of: "Please help me make an appointment with Martin."

  Andrew said: “I’ll call him right now.”

 Benjamin looked at the office: "Don't worry, I won't be free until the afternoon."

 Andrew asked the time, immediately called Martin, and made an appointment to meet at a coffee shop near Gray Company.

 At less than four o'clock, Martin arrived at Louis Cafe in advance.

 After waiting for about ten minutes, Benjamin walked in.

 Martin came over and said, "Director, the circus you designed last time made me famous, and everyone around me knows me."

With one sentence, Benjamin was touched by his pride, and the distance was also shortened. Benjamin laughed, never mentioning that Adam Smith was the first choice in his mind, and said: "I have designed a play that is more suitable for you this time."

 Martin was pleasantly surprised: "Really? The director designed the play for me himself, and I am one step closer to becoming a big star."

 The two of them sat down in the booth, each ordered coffee and chatted slowly.

Benjamin took out the script from his briefcase and handed it to Martin: "Let's take a look. The script I wrote based on you can be considered tailor-made."

 Martin had already read the script from Kelly Gray, and it was still as if he had seen it for the first time. He was relatively calm when he first read it, and the more he read it, the more surprises grew on his face.

 After reading dozens of pages, he took a sip of coffee and said slightly excitedly: "Director, the scene is where I used to work!"

Benjamin smiled: "When I led people to write this script, the male protagonist, from his appearance to his background, all I thought of was you. You must be the male protagonist."

 Martin asked: “When will the company start filming?”

Benjamin asked: "Didn't you hear Kelly mention this project? She hasn't given the green light yet."

  Martin knocked his head: "A few nights ago, I was drinking with Kelly. She mentioned a script, but she didn't specify it. She just said that the investment was too high and needed to be carefully considered."

Benjamin immediately grasped the key to Martin’s words and let’s drink together at night!

 Where to drink? How to drink? He thought about it in his mind and said: "I and many people in the company are working hard to promote this project. Compared with previous late-night movies, the investment is indeed a bit high, but our goal is to push the movie into theaters! Throughout Georgia, and even Showing in theaters across America."

 Martin put on a thoughtful expression.

Benjamin encouraged: "You are the absolute leading actor. Do you want to join in early and promote this project together?"

"Of course I want to!" Martin quietly changed direction: "That night, when Kelly mentioned the script, she said that the biggest problem is funding."

He asked Benjamin: "Director, how much money do you need?" Benjamin hesitated for a moment and said, "One million U.S. dollars, at least."

 Martin automatically added $500,000 and asked, "Director, can you get other investment?"

Benjamin shook his head: "I have been cooperating with Gray Company. Atlanta's film and television industry has just started, and it is not easy to find investors."

 Martin thought for a moment and said, "Kelly went to Washington. I'll ask her again when she comes back."

 This matter, you can consult professionals first. After Benjamin left, Martin called Louise Meyer, who was about to see Kate Winslet off.

 The latter had something to do at home and had to leave Atlanta first.

 Louise asked deliberately: "Are you coming? It's the last chance."

Of course Martin is going: "I am a civilized person. Kate just got married last month. A good person like me never destroys other people's families."

Before going to the airport, he went to the souvenir shop and bought a crystal Atlanta peach. Atlanta is nicknamed Peach City.

 Martin knows the importance of personal connections. Kate Winslet just got married for the second time in May to her husband, Sam Mendes.

The director who won the Oscar statuette.

More than half an hour later, Martin was waiting for Kate Winslet and Louise Mayer at the international airport.

In the VIP room, Kate hugged Martin gently: "Thank you for coming to give me this gift. I like the gift you gave me very much."

The artificial crystal peach in the transparent box is very beautiful, and there is a line of words engraved on the base - for my beloved Ruth Dawson.

 Signed Martin Davis.

According to Louise, Kate said she didn't care about the results of "Titanic" and only wanted to pursue artistic achievements, but in her heart she regarded it as the most satisfying thing in life.

Kate sincerely invites: "Whenever you come to London, you must come to my home."

Martin responded: "If you don't entertain me, I will knock on the door."

The flight boarded the plane, Kate Winslet got on the plane and left Atlanta.

 Louise did not return to the set and asked Martin to go to the hotel with her.

 Entering the suite, kicking off her high heels, Louise walked to the bar in stockings, poured two glasses of wine, and took a big sip herself before Martin came over.

 Martin said with concern: "Drink slowly."

Louis pushed another cup in front of him: "I will return to Los Angeles soon and prepare to widely disseminate the penicillin formula. I plan to call it Louise and Martin's Penicillin."

“It’s more appropriate to call it Louise’s Penicillin.” Martin didn’t care about letting Louise have the exclusive reputation. He passed his finger across Louise’s lips: “Because it heals the soul of Louise, an alcoholic and a pervert.”

Cocktails based on other alcoholic drinks cannot be patented, and the recipes are not worth a few dollars. People who are good at drinking can quickly imitate and prepare cocktails after tasting them.

 Louise leaned against the bar with her shoulders raised and her body tilted, and said: "You have a big plan."

“I have something to ask you about, the new script Kelly talked about the other day, Zombie Gigolo.” Martin said it roughly in a suitable way.

Louise clinked glasses with Martin, drank the wine in the glass, and said: "Kelly's concerns are reasonable. As far as the entire industry is concerned, the proportion of movies that can make profits in the short term is surprisingly low. Carlock, who invested in the production of Terminator, It was great for a while, but I screwed up a movie called Cutthroat Island and it was over.”

 She poured more wine for herself and Martin: "But for you personally, there are many benefits."

 Martin pretended to be listening carefully.

Louise reached out her hand and gently touched Martin's beautiful face: "You gave me the penicillin. I said I would provide you with some advice and help, let's leave it for today."

At this point, she suddenly asked: "Are you really ready? This circle is ten or even a hundred times more chaotic than the darkest, meanest, and filthiest depictions in the media. It is second only to New York's financial circle and Washington. political circle!”

 (End of this chapter)