American fame and fortune

Davis Manor, in the living room of the villa.

Lily sat in front of the workbench, drawing a sketch on a palm-sized piece of obsidian, concentrating on her work.

Elizabeth curled up with her legs on the couch, sliding her fingers on the IPD and looking through work emails.

Martin lay next to her, his head resting on Elizabeth's soft thighs. He took the file catalog next to him and read it carefully.

This was taken from Thomas, a script and film project that Warner Pictures specifically sent to Martin to promote.

Nolan and Daniel have already communicated with DC Films about the Joker's independent film project. The answer given by DC Films is that they will seriously consider it, but they have not made a clear position.

Now that the popularity of Joker has skyrocketed, DC Films is actually considering making a separate film.

Martin flipped through the catalog, and there was a project highly recommended by Warner Pictures, a major science fiction production - "Jupiter Ascending".

Martin looked at the information Thomas noted.

Screenwriters: The Wachowski siblings.

Director: The Wachowskis.

Thomas also had other notes. This science fiction film is one of Warner Pictures' key projects in the next few years.

Martin didn't know what to say. Since the success of the "Matrix" trilogy, Warner Pictures has fallen into Wachowski's pit again and again, and it still has mysterious confidence in these two people.

Just like Hollywood is still investing in Ridley Scott's epic masterpiece.

Relying on the blood he gained from "The Martian", after filming "Prometheus" this year, Lao Lei is ready to dive into the quagmire of his favorite epic film.

Martin had received a script specially sent by Lao Lei a few days ago. It was not the biography of Napoleon mentioned last time, but it was also a historical theme, about the last legal duel in France.

Of course, Lao Lei never thought of giving up on Napoleon's biopic.

After trying to persuade him twice, Martin said nothing more and declined Lao Lei's invitation again, using the excuse that he had never done a costume drama before.

This is indeed the case. Since Martin entered Hollywood, he has never filmed any historical drama.

The project behind "Jupiter Ascending" is called "Focus."

A story about a fraudster, Thomas also noted that Will Smith was interested in the male lead in this project.

Martin has some impression that since he tried his best to support his son, Emperor Shi has been seriously hampered, and his single-antibody film projects have been relatively unsuccessful.

So much so that a few years later, the once absolute C-position boss became one of the background characters in movie posters.

The last project, Warner Pictures is preparing to reboot "Blade Runner" and shoot a sequel to this science fiction blockbuster.

This is one of Ridley Scott's masterpieces. In the early 1980s, the production budget reached 30 million US dollars, and it was a mess when it was released.

But over the next twenty years, the film's reputation gradually improved, and it was even regarded as a classic of science fiction films. It took a long time to recover the cost and finally achieved profitability.

The most important thing is to win back the reputation.

Martin has seen "Blade Runner" and the subsequent sequels, but he can't remember the specific plot. He remembers that the actor is Ryan Gosling, and the director seems to be Villeneuve who directed "Sicario".

However, this project is still in the initial planning stage.

Martin thought carefully for a moment and reached up to touch it.

Elizabeth looked down at him and said, "Don't touch it."

"I want my phone," Martin said.

Elizabeth took the phone to him.

Martin called Thomas and asked him to pay attention to the sequel to "Blade Runner", mainly because he wanted to read the script after it came out.

Lily finished the sketch at this time, came over and lay down too.

Seeing that Martin had read the document, Elizabeth took it and threw it aside. She got angry because of Martin and said, "Get up, let's go upstairs and play again."

Lily stood up and pulled Martin up, and asked deliberately: "What are you playing for?"

Martin said, "I'll give you a bat to play with!"

Lily thought about how Martin often used a bat to scare her when she was in Atlanta, and she couldn't help but gritted her teeth: "I will take revenge on you for all the things you did to me before!"

Elizabeth looked more mature and majestic than these two childish ghosts. She dragged one by one hand and walked upstairs: "Don't bicker, don't waste time."

Lily immediately changed her target and said to Martin: "Tonight our key target is Liz, you can treat her like a baseball!"

…………

Burbank, Warner Building.

Hamada, the co-chairman of DC Films, hurriedly walked into Kevin Tsujihara’s office.

Kevin Tsujihara was on the phone and asked Hamada to sit down and wait for a while.

After five or six minutes, Kevin Tsujihara disconnected the phone, looked across and asked, "You said there was something important. What was it?"

Hamada said: "Regarding DC superhero movies, Daniel and Christopher Nolan recently mentioned a project to me and want to shoot an independent movie of "Joker"."

The shooting incident some time ago affected Warner the most. Kevin Tsujihara has paid attention to the follow-up developments: "The character of the Joker is very popular and has almost been deified on the Internet. It is indeed very suitable for a separate movie adaptation."

Hamada said: "What Nolan proposed was the Joker in The Dark Knight."

This version of the Joker is obviously different from the Joker in previous films and DC comics. It is a secondary creation of the Nolan brothers based on the original work.

He further said: "If this is adapted, Martin Davis must be used as the leading actor."

Kevin Tsujihara's expression remained unchanged, and his hand, which had been quietly placed on the boss's chair, unconsciously tapped the armrest: "Is there anything else that can be done?"

"The risk is too great." Hamada said truthfully: "The one that is mythical is Martin's version of the Joker. If it is replaced by another actor, fans will not only not recognize it, but may also boycott it."

Kevin Tsujihara couldn't help but said: "Martin Davis, a troublesome guy."

Hamada said: "He united Nolan and Daniel to promote this project. On the one hand, the copyright is in the hands of DC, and on the other hand, he has no worries that we will use other actors for the role of the Joker."

Kevin Tsujihara also had a headache: "He is forcing us."

Now Daniel is no longer in his line. Nolan almost broke up with Warner Bros. due to conflicts between Jon Berg and Warner Brothers.

Although the relationship between the two parties has improved, whether the strong rejection of the new project proposed by Nolan will lead to a breakdown in the relationship between the two parties is also a question that Kevin Tsujihara has to consider.

If Warner Bros. were truly the only company in Hollywood, none of this would be a problem.

But there are six large production companies in Hollywood, and actors and directors with strong market appeal have no worries about finding partners.

Just like when Martin Davis revealed the idea of ​​​​ending the cooperation with Warner, Universal Pictures and Disney Pictures couldn't wait to come to the door.

Warner Bros.'s main business of movies has been mediocre for two consecutive years. Kevin Tsujihara has also been under a lot of pressure, especially the mess caused by Jon Berg. The group company has strong opinions on him.

Hamada knew that Martin was a sensitive person at Warner Bros., especially since this bastard had blackmailed Nolan and Daniel, so he did not make a rash decision.

Kevin Tsujihara thought for a moment and said: "If you don't refuse or agree, let's wait for a while to see their sincerity."

"I understand." Hamada understood and actually agreed.

Warner has fallen from its position as the number one performer in Hollywood, and the pressure on its management is not that great.

When Hamada left, he thought of Paramount and Tom Cruise. During the period before 2010, the two sides wanted to stab each other with knives, and even Summer Redstone personally left the game.

The results of it? We are not cooperating again yet.

For profit and performance, these are nothing.

In the office, Kevin Tsujihara felt annoyed for a while. He looked at the time and saw that it was close to noon. He took out his mobile phone and made a call: "Where are you? I'll meet you at the same place at noon."

Half an hour later, in a restaurant in Burbank, the young, beautiful and tall Australian actress Charlotte Kirk pushed open the door and entered the private room reserved by Kevin Tsujihara.

Not long after, Kevin Tsujihara rushed over.

Having lunch with a beautiful girl who was only twenty years old made him feel much better.

Charlotte Kirk is very coquettish and coaxing. After making Kevin Tsujihara happy, she said: "Aren't you going to help me find a role? I've been waiting for so long, why haven't you got one yet?"

Kevin Tsujihara didn't answer, just looked at Charlotte Kirk and smiled.

Charlotte Kirk pretends to be confused.

Kevin Tsujihara simply said: "After dinner, come with me to the Burbank Hotel. The script I prepared for you was left in the hotel's long-term private room."

How could a girl from the entertainment industry not understand? Charlotte Kirk is still the kind of well-informed, and she has a big heart: "I heard from several associate producers that DC Films and Warner Pictures are going to promote the Justice League movie universe."

Kevin Tsujihara smiled: "You know a lot."

Charlotte Kirk raised her chest with her hands: "Do I look like Wonder Woman Diana?"

"We are still far away from filming Wonder Woman." When Kevin Tsujihara heard about DC characters, he suddenly remembered the Joker that Hamada had discussed with him. Even if this project is temporarily suppressed, it cannot be put aside for a long time.

He had a preliminary idea. Even if the Joker has Martin Davis as the absolute protagonist, there must be a female character with a certain weight in it. It is better to arrange Charlotte Kirk into it.

Also, "Interstellar" is about to have a large-scale casting, and he can squeeze people in with just a few words.

Kevin Tsujihara said: "Nolan's new movie, a supporting role."

Charlotte Kirk responded quickly: "Okay!"

Kevin Tsujihara was very direct: "As long as you make me happy, the role is not a problem, you will become a big star in Hollywood."

Charlotte Kirk nodded repeatedly: "I've finished eating, shall we go to the hotel now?"

Kevin Tsujihara was very careful: "We'll go separately, you go out first."

The two men left the restaurant separately and drove to the Burbank hotel.

As for what happened next, people who are slightly familiar with Hollywood will naturally understand.