America gains both fame and fortune

Chapter 344: The News of the World's Proposal
The story of the film takes place in New York, and the crew deliberately held the premiere of "Limitless" in New York.

On the day of the premiere, the weather was bad and heavy snow fell in New York.

In front of the Metropolitan Theater at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, the red carpet turned into a white carpet in a short while. The personnel sent by the organizing company urgently put up a shelter and, learning from the experience of the Oscars, erected an extra-large tent in the waiting area.

By the afternoon, the snow was still heavy, and the premiere, which had cost a huge amount of money to prepare, could not be cancelled.

In the moving Cadillac, Louise rubbed the mist on the car window with her fingers, looking at the heavy snow falling outside, and said with some worry: "It's snowing all over the Northeast now. If the heavy snow continues until the weekend, it will affect many people's travel."

Martin on the other side was also looking out the window: "The weather forecast says there will be snow in the next few days. Even if the snow stops, there will be a large-scale drop in temperature."

Metropolitan areas such as New York and Boston in the northeastern United States are important box office bases for Hollywood movies.

Louise pushed up her glasses and said, "I hope your appeal is strong enough."

Martin looked up at the skylight, and saw a vast expanse of white under the dark sky: "It's time to let Leo and Jack come."

Louise didn't understand: "What did you ask your bastard brother to do? Lead another cow?"

Martin said, "They have a secret weapon. If they shoot it into the sky, maybe the snow will stop."

Use a Gatling gun to blast his brew.

He still remembered that in his hometown in his previous life, there was a general who prayed for rain. He pulled a cannon to the top of the mountain and fired into the sky. It was said that the rain came soon.

The car entered the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, waited for a while, and arrived in front of the Metropolitan Opera House.

Martin slightly adjusted his suit, put on his sunniest smile, and immediately posed for the best photos after getting out of the car.

Flashbulbs lit up the dark sky.

Martin walked along the wet red carpet all the way to the Metropolitan Opera House.

At the same time, he smiled and nodded around, looking for the fan club and members of the Coke Cult.

Near the media area, Martin saw a large crowd of people wearing red T-shirts and holding his specially made posters.

These people deliberately put on a large Coca-Cola Cult T-shirt over their thick coats.

"Hi Martin, I'm Ted!"

A young man in a red T-shirt said loudly: "I am one of the leaders of the New York fan club..."

Martin did his homework: "I remember you, the lucky viewer of The Hills Have Eyes."

"It's me! It's me!" Ted was extremely excited. He quickly handed Martin the autograph pen and pulled up his red T-shirt.

Martin signed directly on the T-shirt, and others followed suit and asked him to sign on the Coca-Cola Cult T-shirts.

Bruce then handed over a can of Coke and Martin raised his glass to the people on both sides of the red carpet.

This has become a must-have ritual for Martin on the red carpet.

Wherever the leader of the Coca-Cola Cult has walked, the legend of Coca-Cola will surely be left behind.

When Martin walked up the steps to the media interview area, director Danny Boyle was being interviewed by reporters.

He praised Martin highly: "Martin is a very dedicated actor. No matter how difficult the shot is, he will complete it 100%. Whatever work falls to him, he will do his best."

As for a film crew, commercial promotion is inevitable.

Martin was also interviewed later.

"This is an extremely important film in my acting career because the role is similar to my own experience. When this role appeared in front of me, I was very excited..."

After praising himself, Martin would not forget to praise his co-stars in the crew: "Robert De Niro gave me a lot of excellent suggestions in my performance. A legend personally guided me. I get excited when I think about it now."

“Danny is a versatile director, his shots are full of psychedelic beauty, sharp style and incredible.”

Finally, Martin talked about Aniston: "The first time I watched Friends, Jen became my idol. I was still a little kid at that time. Rachel filled the empty spiritual world of a poor teenager. She is my goddess. Do you know what it feels like to act with a goddess? It's a dream come true!"

Suddenly there was a burst of shouting from both sides of the red carpet. The two women who had just walked onto the red carpet had figures that beat all the female guests at today's premiere.

Karolina Kurkova and Angela Lindvall accepted Martin's invitation and also attended the premiere.

This wet red carpet felt like a catwalk for them.

Female celebrities in the Hollywood industry are generally reluctant to take photos with supermodels, especially those with fit bodies from Victoria's Secret.

Things like body shape and fashion sense can be easily reduced to ashes in seconds.

The main creative staff of the crew gathered, took a group photo in front of the sponsor's backdrop, and then entered the theater together.

The lobby of the Metropolitan Theater is large enough that the crew and guests will stay here when they arrive, and then enter the screening hall after the general audience enters.

After Martin went in, someone came over to say hello.

Mockridge, the editor-in-chief of the News of the World, stood in front of Martin and said, "Long time no see, Martin. Your article is unexpectedly brilliant."

When Martin was secretly photographed by three World News reporters in Washington, he used his royalties to pay for the compensation. However, Martin did not have the ability to write a brilliant article, so he threw it to Thomas to shoulder the responsibility.

Thomas did a great job.

Martin smiled and replied: "We can work out a new deal and I wouldn't mind continuing to contribute to the News of the World."

"Maybe if there's a chance." Mockridge suddenly changed the subject and said, "Let's talk alone." Martin nodded, "Okay."

The two found a deserted place, and Mockridge asked, "I heard you have a feud with Harvey Weinstein?"

Martin, of course, would not admit it, and looked at Mockridge.

Mockridge said vaguely, "I got some information about Harvey, and I want to find someone in the Hollywood industry to help verify it."

Martin's first reaction was that the News of the World had found out something after receiving the clue from Ivan.

How could a man like him easily trust a media outlet like the News of the World that has a conscience and professional ethics? He immediately said, "I have only been in Hollywood for three years, and all my energy has been focused on work. I know too little and I am afraid I am not qualified for the job."

Mockridge said: "You may not know Harvey very well. He is a very domineering person. All the actors who have had conflicts with him in the past have been retaliated by him without exception."

Martin knew that this was true, so he said, "It doesn't matter. Warner will mediate."

Mockridge then realized that Warner was present in every one of Martin's films.

He stopped pestering: "Good luck."

Bruce came from behind.

Martin asked, “Pay more attention in New York, where the News of the World has been operating for many years.”

Bruce said, "Don't worry, I updated the equipment, and those multi-talented reporters won't stand a chance."

"Multi-talented?" Martin thought about it. As a reporter for the News of the World, interviewing ability didn't seem to be the key.

Two supermodels, Carolina and Angela, came over.

Martin remembered something. He invited Georgina Chapman to attend the premiere. When greeting the two supermodels, he asked Bruce a question.

Bruce quickly found Georgina.

Martin led the two of them over there and said, "Let me introduce you to a friend in the Los Angeles fashion circle."

Angela saw the tall Georgina, came over and whispered, "Isn't she the person who often plays games with you?"

Carolina naturally understood what the so-called game was, and said with a smile: "Who doesn't like Martin? It's beautiful, useful and fun to play."

Martin said seriously: "Be serious."

When Georgina came over, Angela and Carolina quickly turned into standard supermodel faces.

Martin introduced the two parties. Georgina recognized Angela and Carolina, but the two supermodels did not know her.

After a few pleasantries, Martin quickly turned the topic to fashion and clothing.

With him acting as a lubricant, the two sides quickly became familiar with each other and exchanged contact information.

Georgina secretly gave Martin a look with a hint of gratitude in it.

Martin smiled, said no more, and left quickly.

On the one hand, he won't care about what happens next.

On the other hand, he saw his old friend Mene entering the lounge with a sturdy middle-aged woman.

Mene saw Martin the first time and led Emma Thomas over: "Hi, Martin, let me introduce a friend to you."

It was the first time that Martin met Emma Thomas in person. She was pretty much the same as he remembered. Compared with other Hollywood directors' wives or girlfriends, Emma Thomas was much plumper.

As far as I can remember, she and Nolan did not divorce, which is quite rare in Hollywood.

Mene obviously had a good relationship with Emma and introduced her: "Martin, this is Emma Thomas, a great female producer."

Martin shook her hand and said, "Last time, we almost cooperated."

Because of Mene's relationship, Emma had a good impression of Martin and said with a smile, "I think there will be a chance in the future."

Emma Thomas only had a brief contact with Martin and then went somewhere else with Mene.

Georgina was chatting quite well with Angela and Carolina. When the guests in the lounge were heading to the screening hall, the three of them found Martin and said something, then simply didn't go over and stayed here to continue chatting.

Martin walked behind, and when he went out, Mene was waiting for him.

"Boss, I got accurate information that Jonathan Nolan has completed the script for the sequel to the new Batman movie." Mene has been in frequent contact with Emma Thomas recently and learned a lot of information: "It is estimated that the script will be submitted to Warner Bros. next month."

Martin slowed down his pace and asked as he walked, "Will Bale still play the leading role?"

Mene said: "Warner Bros. has communicated with Emma, ​​and given the failure of the previous Batman movie and the success of the Spider-Man movie, they require that the sequel must be starred by Bale."

Martin nodded: "I understand."

Replacing the leading actor in a sequel is a big taboo. Batman Forever replaced Michael Keaton, which caused a certain decline. Fans are very dissatisfied with Val Kilmer.

By the time Batman & Robin came around, with George Clooney in the supporting role, the film was a complete disaster.

Warner has a tradition of using mysterious methods when adapting DC movies.

(End of this chapter)