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Chapter 276 Exciting

At Warner Studios, the crew was in the temporary film room.

Action director Chad pressed the remote control, and the TV screen played his carefully edited gun battle clips, which were mainly realistic.

The sound of gunfire rang out.

Martin is like the male protagonist Eddie, carefully watching the protagonist's gun-using techniques in the film.

In the finished film of "Limitless", these clips edited by Chad will also be selected as objects for Eddie to learn and imitate.

First up is Eastwood, the classic scene in which the old cowboy fights with a revolver in "Unforgiven".

When Martin is not shooting, he practices with his gun at least twice a week, but he uses his revolver less often.

The scene flashed and switched to a movie clip that Martin had watched countless times.

Stealing the fire line!
The whole movie has a slow pace, like Nicholson fucking Streep in the trailer. People who are used to the fast pace of the new era find it difficult to be patient and wait for the showdown between the two heroes.

Therefore, many people start the movie by fast-forwarding all the way, starting from the bank robbery to the end of the shootout, and then watching the ending.

"This gunfight is a classic among classics." Chad said roughly: "This movie was shot and produced by Warner Bros., and we have obtained the authorization."

Martin nodded, watched Al Pacino shoot the gangster who held the little girl hostage, pressed the pause button, and constructed the gunfight scene in his mind.

Chadliu waited for a while and then said, "This segment is very realistic and practical. It is said that the two robbers in the 98 robbery referred to this film."

Martin thought of Tom Cruise's "Collateral" again. It seems that Michael Mann is very good at shooting gun battles.

The TV screen jumped again, and it was indeed a clip of killing someone with a borrowed knife.

Chad added: "I've been studying Michael Mann's gunfight design recently and have some insights."

Martin nodded: "I remember his gun battle scenes, they were all realistic in style."

Chad replayed the gunfight clips from the three movies, and when Martin had some memory, the two went to the training ground next door to simulate training with prop guns.

Bruce also joined in and served as Martin's training target.

The training efficiency is excellent.

During the break, Martin received a call from Thomas. He called Bruce over and told him the general situation. He also asked Bruce to talk to the agency on Martin's behalf for details.

This is also the job of a manager.

Bruce responded, "I'll go to WMA in the afternoon."

The crew also used a large number of WMA's clients. For example, the veteran actor who played a Wall Street tycoon chose Ary Emmanuel's client Robert De Niro.

In the afternoon, Aniston came to the crew studio.

As the leading actress, rehearsing scenes with the leading actor in advance is part of normal work.

The two took their respective role scripts and entered the same conference room.

Aniston closed the door to avoid being disturbed by unauthorized persons and asked Martin, "Shall we begin?"

Martin had calmed down and quickly got into the state: "Let's get started."

Aniston first discussed the role with him: "Is Linda's setting a bit mercenary?"

"This shouldn't be called mercenary, but closer to real life, right?" Martin's view is completely different: "The protagonist Eddie is poor and lives on writing, but he can't concentrate. He can't even complete the most basic work and can't pay the rent. Why should Linda accept his pursuit?"

Aniston said: "After the protagonist took smart drugs, his IQ and EQ went through the roof, and he made a lot of money, Linda took the initiative to approach him?"

The screenwriter Bradt is a man, the director is a man, and Martin, who is leading the project, is still a man, so the heroine is set completely from a male perspective, and Martin thinks there is no problem.

He added: "A down-and-out greasy man and a delicate and beautiful woman, they don't match at all. This setting is also to highlight the changes of the male protagonist before and after."

Aniston understood that the heroine exists solely to highlight the hero.

This is a very sad reality in Hollywood. Even for stars of her level, it is difficult to get a role in a movie with a female protagonist, or in which all the plots and characters serve the female protagonist.

Martin added: "The heroine will accompany the hero all the way to the end and enter politics."

Aniston suddenly laughed: "The male lead has had enough fun outside and is tired, and then the female lead takes over?"

Martin retorted: "They are true love!"

He emphasized: "One is exquisite and beautiful, the other is good-looking and rich, aren't they a perfect match?"

Hearing this, Aniston couldn't help but look at Martin again. If Martin was a greasy fat man, would she adopt this strategy against Julie?

The answer is obvious.

She simply invited: "Are you free tonight? Last time I asked you to have dinner, but I couldn't find a suitable time. How about today?"

Martin certainly wouldn't refuse: "Rachel invited me, of course I have time, but I have to treat you."

Aniston smiled, took out her cell phone and made a call to book a table at the Italian restaurant in the Chateau Marmont.

This hotel and restaurant is frequented by Hollywood stars, and any time you go there, the chance of running into someone in the circle is 100%.

Aniston chose that place specifically to spread the word within the circle and let certain people know that she and Martin were dating.

Martin, always dedicated to his work, held up the script and shook it: "Let's act it out."

Aniston gathered her thoughts and put aside her messy thoughts to rehearse the scenes with Martin. Director Danny Boyle has led some members of the crew to New York to prepare for the filming in New York.

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At the entrance of Warner Studios, Bruce came back from Century City WMA, parked his car in the parking lot, walked into the studio area, and was about to drive his electric car when someone nearby called him.

"Old Bull, Old Bull!" Julie was sitting next to a wooden table and waved over: "Come over and talk for a while."

Bruce checked the time, went over to sit across from Julie, and greeted her, "Good afternoon."

Julie asked, "Did Aniston go to Martin's set today?"

Bruce knew the most about the mess surrounding Martin, and nodded, "She is the leading actress, and she has to rehearse and act with Martin."

Julie paused for a moment and then asked, "Just rehearsing a play?"

"What else can we do?" Bruce was not a good person either. He deliberately said, "The studio is small and there are many people. What else can two people do?"

Julie laughed.

Bruce asked, "You have plenty of time?"

Julie answered casually: "I haven't had any movies to shoot recently, and I haven't had any work." She asked very seriously: "Bruce, is there any female role suitable for me in the crew of Limitless? The role and the pay are not important, I just want to be part of it."

Bruce considered the issue from a manager's perspective. With Martin, Julie and Aniston, the publicity and marketing of this movie is bound to be a hit.

He said, "You ask me, and my answer is I don't know."

Julie understood and stopped talking about it. Instead, she asked, "Does Martin have time tonight?"

Bruce took out his phone and sent a text message to Martin, mentioning his encounter with Julie. A few minutes later, he received a reply saying, "Aniston made an appointment with Martin to have dinner at the Italian restaurant at Chateau Marmont."

Julie nodded: "Thank you."

"You're welcome." Seeing that she stopped talking, Bruce stood up and said goodbye.

Julie glanced at Bruce and said nothing more.

Bruce got on the electric car and drove to the studio.

Halfway through, he called Martin again.

Julie turned and went into a nearby ice cream shop and found a seat near the glass window. Anyone leaving the studio area had to pass through here.

She thought about it for a while and called to reserve a table at the restaurant of the Marmont Hotel.

But there's still something missing.

Suddenly, the text message alert on the mobile phone rang, and the received message contained only one word: Pete!

Julie immediately understood that a key person was missing!
Without Pete, wouldn't the game be missing half the excitement?

"It's exciting just thinking about it!" Jolie licked her thick lips, took out her cell phone and called her assistant: "Find a way to inform Pitt that Martin has an appointment with Aniston at the Marmont Hotel tonight."

She hung up the phone, a smile on her face, and said to herself: "Tonight is so exciting! Am I a little perverted? No, I'm just enjoying it all!"

Julie's legs were shaking with excitement, and her hand holding the cold drink took her a long time to pick up the cup.

Afterwards, she looked at her watch frequently and for the first time she felt that time was passing so slowly.

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Century City, Death Star Building.

Famous entertainment agent Brian Lord is receiving Brad Pitt in his office.

The former smelled a strong smell of alcohol and asked, "Did you drink a lot at noon?"

Pete waved his hand: "Just a few drinks."

Lord didn't dwell on it. Hollywood stars generally drink alcohol. He said, "I asked someone to talk to Martin Davis. What happened before is in the past. Don't be impulsive when you meet him."

Pitt was annoyed when he heard the name and said, "I never thought of provoking him, but what he did disgusted me. He stole Jolie when I was dating her. I wanted to get back together with Aniston, but he stole Aniston again. How can I bear this? Which man can bear this?"

Lord reminded: "This is a personal grudge, the company will not stand up for you! Don't forget that Aniston is also one of the company's most important clients!"

There was one thing he didn't say, so as not to hurt Pitt's ego: in terms of revenue and importance to CAA, Aniston far outshined Pitt.

"I know." Pete shook his head: "I will try my best to get Jane back."

Although he has been drinking a lot recently, Pitt's head is not completely confused. Without a heavyweight female companion, he would not be able to maintain his current status and appeal.

Without Jolie, Aniston is the best choice, the others?

Pete couldn't think of a suitable candidate for the time being.

"Don't fight Martin Davis." Lord knew it was not nice, but he didn't want to see Pete being used as a stepping stone again: "You are no match for him."

Pete nodded, stood up and left the office.

Before leaving the Death Star Building, he received a call from his manager and his face suddenly became tense.

(End of this chapter)