America gains both fame and fortune

Chapter 117 A Dedicated Person
Standing in the small conference room, Martin took a quick look at the person sitting behind the conference table. The director had neat short hair and was a very elegant middle-aged man.

Andrew's eyes were like radar waves, sweeping over Martin's face and body.

Martin seemed to see Patrick, Craven, Zomi, Michelle and others from the past few days.

He was very familiar with this kind of look; it was only seen by old perverts.

Andrew said at this time: "Martin Davis, a new actor." He nodded and said directly: "I will have a role discussion meeting at the Hilton Hotel tonight. Can you come?"

Pervert bumped into pervert and Martin said without hesitation, "I have something very important tonight and I can't go."

Andrew said: "I'm sorry."

Martin said no more and walked out of the meeting room.

There was no compulsion between the two parties. One proposed conditions and the other directly rejected them. If they were not suitable, they would go their separate ways.

There are no hidden rules because everything is done openly.

Martin went out, shook his head slightly at Thomas, and walked towards the stairwell.

Thomas followed and whispered, "What's going on?"

If you fail, you must find the reason for failure so that you can avoid it next time.

Martin said directly: "Andrew asked me to go to the hotel at night, and I refused."

Thomas, an agent who was deeply PUA'd by the company, said: "This is a good opportunity to act with Nicolas Cage."

Martin shook his head: "This will completely ruin me and make me lose Louise's support."

Thomas immediately shut his mouth. It was not worth losing a long-term meal ticket for a resource that would only be used once.

The two men came downstairs and Martin prepared to leave.

Thomas urged, "You focus on preparing for the Saturn Awards ceremony. Once you win the Best Young Actor award, we can plan new roles."

Martin also wanted to practice dancing, so he said, "Okay."

Go downstairs and come to the first floor lobby.

Martin saw the Lively siblings again.

Eric was still angry.

Blake recognized Martin and greeted him, "Hi, can you wait a moment?"

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

"Can we chat for a few minutes?" Blake introduced himself: "My name is Blake Lively, that's my brother Eric, we just met upstairs."

Martin quickly glanced at the girl. She had blonde hair draped over her shoulders and a precocious face. She wore a simple white T-shirt and blue jeans, which highlighted her tall and good figure.

He also introduced himself: "Martin Davis."

Blake smiled politely: "Excuse me, did you succeed just now? Or..." She explained: "I don't mean anything else, it's mainly because Eric still doesn't understand."

Martin said vaguely: "The director invited me to the hotel at night to study the role, but I refused."

Blake came from a performing arts family, and after a moment of surprise, he understood what was meant and said, "Thank you."

"You're welcome." Martin nodded politely and left the agency.

The moment he went out, he suddenly remembered what he had forgotten.

No calling Robert, no asking Robert to set out Coke!
Martin slapped his head, reminding himself not to forget next time.

In the hall, Blake had figured out what was going on. The siblings' agent had contacted them and temporarily squeezed them in. Andrew saw the people and the information and knew who their father was, so he didn't want to cause trouble.

She found Eric and briefly explained.

Eric's brain was obviously not as good as Blake's. He said, "Why don't we ask Dad to call Andrew and help me get the role?"

Blake felt that his brother was hopeless: "Change your career. The dumbest left tackle on the Burbank High School football team is smarter than you."

Hearing his sister's contemptuous words, Eric felt very embarrassed: "I was the one who brought you into the industry and recommended you to the agency. Without my protection, how could you become an actor?"

Blake covered his forehead and said, "Think about it carefully. Is it really you?"

Some people understand things in their teens, but others may need another ten years to understand them. Eric said, "Of course I recommended you."

Blake pointed at Martin's back as he walked out the door: "He is much smarter than you."

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A few days later, in Louise's villa, Martin sat on the sofa in the living room and switched to Warner TV early.

Kelly leaned in his arms and gently bit the grapes.

Martin waited until she swallowed it and then stuffed another one into her mouth.

Kelly bit into a grape and mumbled, "Is it Warner TV?"

Martin turned up the volume of the TV: "The Saturn Awards will be broadcast by Warner Television this year, and the nomination list will also be announced by Warner Television."

Kelly hooked her arms around Martin's neck, tilted her head back, and put the grape she was biting into Martin's mouth.

Martin said, "I want to eat the other two."

Kelly tried to push herself up: "How can you eat it if you don't lower your head?"

There was a crisp sound coming from the bar, and Louise, who was pouring her own drink, angrily shouted, "You two shameless people, if you continue to mess around here, I will let the dogs bite you."

Kelly said, "She's on her period, ignore her." Louise was angry, "Slut, believe it or not, I will dye your face red."

Kelly wanted to say something, but Martin slapped her butt and said, "Stop it, it's time to start."

Warner Television officially announced the Saturn Award nominations.

There was no nominees luncheon or press conference; the announcement was made directly on television news.

This year's list includes a long list of well-known movie names, such as "X-Men 2", "The Lord of the Rings 3", "Pirates of the Caribbean" and so on.

Martin glanced across the front, staring at the list of Best Young Actor nominees.

Kelly pointed at the TV screen and yelled, "Your name is on it!"

Martin has seen that Martin Davis, "Zombie Dancing", is clearly listed on the list of six best young actors.

Of the other five people, the only name he had heard of was Lindsay Lohan.

Martin pushed Kelly up, jumped up from the sofa, and ran towards the bar with a roar. He was so excited that he couldn't help exaggerating: "Ladies, you are witnessing history! You are witnessing the birth of a Hollywood star! When you are old and publish your autobiography, this experience can make your autobiography sell for an extra $100 million!"

Louise rarely made sarcastic remarks. Instead, she took out a bottle of champagne from under the bar and said, "It's worth celebrating!"

Kelly has been living with Louise and Martin recently. The three of them have become accustomed to spending time together. She asked in dissatisfaction, "Only wine? You are too stingy, you slut!"

Martin took the champagne, opened it, and poured it into three goblets.

Louise snorted and said to Kelly, "I'll at least take out a bottle of champagne. What do you have?"

Kelly unbuttoned her clothes as she walked, then jumped up and sat on the bar: "I'll take everything to celebrate Martin."

Louise picked up the white towel and blocked Kelly's mouth: "Bitch, this is for Martin to celebrate for you."

Martin skillfully took out two newly made kettles and placed one in front of each person: "Let's get started. Make it more exciting and cheerful. Just consider it a celebration for me."

He felt that something was missing, so he took two glasses of champagne and poured them over the two kettles: "It's ready to use."

Louise looked at the wet kettle and said, "You bastard, you're also a slut."

"You can't slander someone out of thin air!" Martin said seriously, "Have you ever seen someone as dedicated as me?"

This time, even Kelly couldn't stand it anymore: "Is your face made of tank armor?"

Martin retorted with reason: "I only like women with pretty faces and good figures. Isn't that loyal enough?"

Two kettles flew over one after another, and Martin escaped by jumping and skipping.

He first called his agent to confirm that he would be a guest performer and could bring his own dancers, and then he called Atlanta.

There is no way. The recent investment is too high and I need someone to share the cost.

For a small actor like him who has no sponsors, attending the award ceremony is both an opportunity and a huge expense.

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Marietta Community Theater, Atlanta.

In the office of Robert, the troupe's chief acting director, are several boxes of bottled and canned Coke.

The production dates were all during the filming of Ma Zhenxi last year.

After receiving another call from Martin, Robert skillfully took out a bottle of Coke, smeared olive oil on it, and placed it on the desk facing west.

Compared to before, Robert has one more item.

He faced Coke and murmured, "All is well with Martin Davis!"

Jerome came in from outside and asked in surprise: "What are you doing?"

Robert said: "Nothing, just a small blessing ceremony."

Jerome didn't ask any more questions, as faith was a common thing. "Come with me to the Beast House and help Martin with some matters."

The two went straight to West Street and met Vincent wearing a cowboy hat in the office on the second floor of the club.

Jerome stated his purpose directly.

Vincent stood up suddenly and asked, "You mean Martin has been nominated for a national film award for Zombie Gigolo and will be performing on stage?"

Jerome said calmly, "The Saturn Awards are firmly in the top ten of all American film and television awards. Warner Television is responsible for broadcasting the awards ceremony to the entire United States."

Vincent was confused: "Martin asked Annie and the men's group to go to Los Angeles?"

Jerome nodded slightly. "Martin said that the club has helped him a lot. He plans to bring the men's group to perform at the awards ceremony. When he gives his acceptance speech, he will specifically mention the Beast House Club and your name."

The musclewoman Sophia, who had been silent the whole time, took over the conversation: "That bastard is a smart guy. He can just tell me what his conditions are."

Jerome said truthfully: "All expenses incurred in sponsoring his attendance at the awards ceremony, including clothing, makeup, car rental and celebration party, travel expenses for Anne and the handsome group, and all expenses in Los Angeles, are all covered by the club."

Vincent said, "It sounds like he's not doing well in Los Angeles."

"The initial investment for actors is quite high." Jerome said lightly: "He is about to win his first national acting award."

Sophia made a prompt decision: "These are not a problem. Tell Martin that the House of the Beasts should be thanked separately."

Jerome responded, “No problem.”

Art that cannot be monetized is not art.

(End of this chapter)