America gains both fame and fortune

Chapter 168: Leaping out of North America
The Volkswagen sedan whizzed past on the road and turned into the southern hillside area of ​​Sherman Oaks. Martin slowed down a little. There was a girl walking a golden retriever in front of him, waving at him.

Elizabeth Olsen saw Martin's car coming from a distance.

Martin stopped the car on the side of the road and lowered the passenger window: "Want a ride?"

Elizabeth shook her head and smiled, "Thank you. I woke up from my nap that day and didn't see you again."

"You're welcome." Martin waved his hand: "I have something to do. I'm leaving first."

The golden retriever suddenly barked at the car.

Martin sped off.

Elizabeth held the dog and waved at the car.

Martin's car arrived at Louise's house, the automatic door opened, and he drove to the open space on the side of the villa.

Mary was waiting at the door. When she saw Martin coming quickly, a hint of relief flashed in her eyes.

Martin asked, "What about her?"

Mary pointed inside: "He's still drinking. I can't stop him."

Martin nodded slightly, glanced quickly as he passed by Mary, and walked quickly into the villa.

Louise was wearing a fitted dark business suit and a pair of black-rimmed glasses. She was leaning over the bar, pouring herself a drink.

After finishing one glass, she reached for the bottle again, but a big hand held her hand down.

Martin looked at the two empty bottles, one large and one small, and said, "Don't drink."

Louise burped, grabbed Martin's clothes and pulled him towards her: "You came at the right time, drink with me."

Martin picked up the bottle, walked around the bar, went inside, took out two new glasses, unscrewed a bottle of mineral water and poured it into the glasses.

Louise rested one hand on the bar, supporting her chin, and stared at Martin: "Why are you here?"

"Mary called me." Martin placed a glass of water in front of Louise. "I was worried that something happened to you."

Louise picked up the water glass, didn't smell the alcohol, and put it down again: "Bad seed, I'm really going bankrupt."

Martin still said as before: "If you go bankrupt, I will support you."

In the past, Louise took it all as a joke, but when Martin said it at this moment, she was confused.

Martin drank a glass of water.

"I want to drink. I feel uncomfortable without wine." Louise pushed the water cup back and said half-truthfully, "From this morning till now, do you know how many investors have called me and asked me to end the cooperation? 15! Do you know what this means?"

Martin didn't take the wine, and asked softly: "One failure broke you down? This is not the drunk woman I know."

He pulled a chair over and sat across from Louise. "Can it be harder than when I was in Atlanta? I'm a scumbag from the slums, but I've made millions. It can't be harder for you to start over than it was for me, right?"

Louise stared at Martin: "People always pursue success."

Martin continued: "There are people who cherish friendship like me."

Louise suddenly laughed and leaned on the table. She was obviously very depressed today, but Kelly and Martin made her happy again.

When people are in trouble, even a ray of sunshine will seem exceptionally bright.

Martin pushed the glass back again: "Drink some water to sober up."

"Carry me upstairs." Louise opened her arms directly.

Martin went around and carried Louise upstairs.

Louise leaned on his shoulder and suddenly burped.

Martin was startled and said, "Wait until we go upstairs and go to the bathroom before throwing up."

Louise leaned over to his ear and said, "Don't worry, I get carsick and seasick occasionally, but I never get airsick."

What to do when you are feeling depressed? Just have a refreshing flight.

In the past, Louise thought Martin was both beautiful and practical, but now she finds it is even better looking and more practical.

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Century City, Starbucks.

Thomas waited for the target person.

Ron Armas is the top assistant to Martin Scorsese's producer Graham King.

Thomas was an alumnus and had known him for many years. After learning that he had become Graham's assistant, he had kept in touch with him.

Ron pulled out a chair, sat across from Thomas, and said, "So anxious?"

Thomas said, "How many people are watching Martin Scorsese's project?" He asked, "Any more specific news?" "I attended a meeting with Graham this morning. There were two screenwriters and directors from Hong Kong." Ron opened his briefcase and took out a disc. "This movie is very popular in East Asia. Director Scorsese is very interested and is planning to adapt it for the United States."

Thomas took it and said the disc was called "Infernal Affairs", a police and gangster drama.

Ron introduced: "The story will be set in Boston, and the background of the characters is the gangs that Scorsese is best at. The two most important characters are undercover, one is an Irish gangster undercover in the police, and the other is a police undercover infiltrated Irish gangs. The latter is the absolute protagonist, and Leonardo is confirmed to play the role."

Thomas's eyes immediately focused on the undercover agent in front of him: "Is the supporting actor suitable for my client?"

"First, he must have excellent acting skills." Ron said clearly, "Second, he must be well-known. In recent years, Scorsese's crew has rarely used unknown newcomers. He is more accustomed to working with famous actors."

He said directly: "Excuse me, your client Martin Davis is not famous enough. As long as the news of Scorsese's projects is released, there is no shortage of star-level actors."

Thomas knows this, but there are not many quasi-A-level projects that he can really get involved in. Scorsese's projects not only promote him, but also broaden Martin's acting range and role types.

Likewise, competition will be fierce.

"Martin has a new movie coming out after the New Year. It's a horror thriller of Craven's. His fame will skyrocket." Thomas felt that it was far from enough. "Ron, you participated in the two projects Gangs of New York and The Aviator. You are familiar with the operation of director Scorsese's crew. If Martin wants to fight for an important supporting role, is there any way to increase his chances of winning?"

Ron said the simplest and most direct way: "As long as his acting skills are good enough, he can bring in money, or get the support of major producers and investors, his chances of winning will naturally be great. Scorsese's gangster films require a lot of investment, and the return... the investment return ratio is actually not very high. Most of the profits come from long-term operations, and the investment pressure is relatively high. Faced with large investments, even artists will compromise."

Thomas asked, “Is this how Leo and Scorsese have been able to establish a long-term collaboration?”

Ron nodded. "Titanic has a huge influence on the world. It completely changed Leonardo's career. There are too many overseas funds willing to invest in Leonardo. He can always easily attract tens of millions of dollars in investment, and he has a strong appeal. Which director doesn't like such a leading actor?"

Thomas frowned: "An investment of tens of millions?"

"At least, don't forget the premise, the acting skills must be good enough." Ron said with a smile: "Look at me, I almost forgot the simplest way. If I can get Graham, Scorsese or Leonardo, everything will be OK!"

Thomas found it extremely difficult because Scorsese was not a client of WMA, and although Ary Emanuel tried to poach him several times, he was unsuccessful.

He asked, “You don’t have a say?”

"I am at most an assistant producer and assistant director in the crew." Ron is very self-aware: "If it is just a small role, I guarantee there will be no problem, but for the top ten roles, I have no say."

Thomas thought about how Martin had not abandoned him despite the A-level production by the top director Ridley Scott, and he could not help but make up his mind: "Who among those three people likes men? I'll go find him!"

Ron had seen Martin's video material. He was sunny and handsome, and had a great figure. He asked, "You want a client?"

Thomas shook his head: "No, it's me! I'll do it myself!"

Ron looked at Thomas' receding hairline and shiny forehead and said, "Don't be ridiculous. Investments at this level cannot be solved simply by selling the bottom."

For the first time, Thomas felt so useless.

Ron reminded, "The script has not yet been written, and the crew will not be recruiting actors in the short term. Not many people know about this for the time being. Act early, or you will have no chance at all."

After finishing his meeting with Ron, Thomas rushed to the next one. He invited a production executive from Warner Bros. to have lunch with him.

From this executive, he got the exact news that Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston's Plan B Pictures had reached an agreement with Warner Bros. to invest in Scorsese's new project, and its investment amount was second only to Warner Bros. and Leonardo's Appian Way Productions.

Thomas was jumping up and down, almost selling his ass.

Fight for it, there is still hope.

If you don't take the initiative, you won't have any chance.

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Meanwhile, in a luxurious villa in Sherman Oaks.

Martin was sleeping soundly with his head resting on Louise's plump breasts. His breath made Louise feel itchy, and she woke up early from her sleep.

As soon as Louise moved, Martin woke up.

He looked at the time and said, "Let's go out for dinner."

Louise was too lazy to move: "I'll ask the kitchen to prepare it."

Martin deliberately said: “You are broke, I want to support you or go out to eat.”

"You really ruin the atmosphere. I just got rid of the company's troubles." Louise said, "It's just that some investors ended their cooperation, but it won't go bankrupt."

Martin thought of the project Thomas mentioned and said half seriously and half jokingly: "I was thinking of coming up with some new formulas to make you happy so that you can help me get a good role in Martin Scorsese's project."

Louise sighed deeply: "It's hopeless. I can't afford such a big platter for the time being."

Martin raised his head and gave her a long kiss before saying, "Then let's complete the wanted order project. If it succeeds, it can help you get your money back."

Louise had other considerations: "During the New Year holiday, you will go on vacation with me to Hong Kong and Southeast Asia."

Martin thought of a possibility: "You go overseas to attract investment?"

"The International Bartenders Association is headquartered in Hong Kong, and there will be an event there." Louise said roughly, "My father used to do business in the Philippines and Malaysia, and there are many wealthy people there who are willing to invest in North America."

Martin got it: “Step out of North America, where Alexander had the greatest impact.”

Wait, there is also the third chapter, I am writing it
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(End of this chapter)