America gains both fame and fortune

Chapter 433 How to Decompress
NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia & Cornell University Hospital.

Leonardo sat in the snow-white hall of the Mental Illness Center, staring blankly at the entrance door, like a person in darkness, looking forward to the arrival of light.

That bastard Martin said he would call me every two days, but he only called me once a week.

Leonardo rubbed his face and perked up a little.

He is very dedicated to his job. In order to adapt to Scorsese's requirements for filming "Shutter Island", he even stayed in the ward area for several consecutive nights.

Although it is not an intensive care unit, the various noises at night are quite stimulating.

The door opened at this time and several people came in. Leonardo saw Martin among them.

Leonardo stood up excitedly, his face was hot, his eyes were red, and even his legs were shaking a little.

This bastard actually knew how to come!

He strode forward, full of complaints: "Why did you come just now? Do you know how I survived this week?"

Martin did not respond, but asked: "You are not crazy? I am so disappointed."

The doctor who accompanied him said, "You guys chat, I still have work to do."

Martin smiled and said, "Dr. Fletcher, you are free to do your work."

Fletcher nodded slightly, pointed to another doctor and said, "If you have any questions, just ask O'Shea."

O'Shea, wearing a white coat, sat behind the medical reception desk in the distance.

After Fletcher left, Leonardo asked, "You promised to call me every two days, but what happened? You only called me once a week, and it was last night!"

Martin said seriously: "Because I have confidence in you."

The two left the hall entrance and sat down in the bench area. After chatting for a while, Leonardo insisted on taking Martin to the patient area to experience life.

O'Shea had the two men change clothes, get temporary passes, and walk through the building into the garden area at the back.

Many patients come here to relax and have fun during the day.

A nurse came to see O'Shea, and O'Shea asked Martin and Leonardo to walk around and follow the nurse to see a patient.

Leonardo has been here for a week. He knows the relevant regulations and taboos and has not caused any trouble. O'Shea is quite confident in him.

The patients who can have fun here are those who do not have violent tendencies.

Leonardo walked on the lattice brick path and said to Martin, "I met many patients and doctors this week and gained a lot."

Martin nodded: "I can see that you are under a lot of mental pressure."

Leonardo reiterated his old words: "That's why I asked you to call me, to have a normal chat with you for a while, I can relieve stress."

Martin helped Leonardo relieve stress in his own way: "I saw media reports that Tom Brady returned to Boston and Gisele stayed in New York. Go find her to relieve stress. I will keep it a secret for you."

Leonardo shook his head: "Am I the kind of person who would go back?" He asked Martin: "If I asked you to go back and find Anne Hathaway, would you go?"

Martindo insisted: "Unless she comes to me first."

An old man in a daze was sitting under a tree by the roadside. He looked at Martin and the others when he heard the voices and greeted Leonardo: "Hi, Leo, you're here again."

"Hi, Keane." Leonardo greeted him first, then whispered to Martin, "I communicate with him more."

Keane looked at Martin and asked, "Is he a patient?"

Leonardo said seriously: "He is fully recovered and ready to be discharged from the hospital."

“Recovered?” Keane stared at Martin. “Do you really meet the criteria for recovery?”

Martin nodded casually: "Of course."

Keane asked, "All recovered patients need to take a test. Have you done it?" He made a direct judgment: "It seems that you haven't done it. I will help you make up for it."

Martin wanted to speak, but was stopped by Leonardo.

Keane pulled out a glasses case from his pocket, took out his reading glasses and put them on, as serious as a knowledgeable professor: "The test is simple, and passing it will confirm that you are cured. So, a swimming pool full of water needs to be emptied. I give you a spoon and a bucket. What do you choose to use to empty the water?"

Martin knew there was a problem as soon as he heard it. After a brief pause, he decided to follow the other party's line of thought: "Of course it's a bucket."

Keane took off his glasses and shook his head: "Normal people would open the floor drain."

Leonardo patted Martin on the shoulder and said, "Man, you need to be hospitalized."

Keane said seriously: "Doctor Leo, this man does not meet the recovery criteria and must continue to be hospitalized for treatment."

Leonardo dragged Martin away and said, "Don't worry, he can't leave."

When they got to a deserted place, Martin said, "It's a special experience, Leo, you are a good actor."

Leonardo raised his chin and said proudly: "In terms of professionalism, there are few people in the industry who can compare with me."

The two entered the room and found a guy in the entertainment area hanging himself in a net bag hanging from the beam.

Martin was surprised: "What is this for?"

Leonardo understood the situation: "He considered himself the chandelier of the house."

"The doctor doesn't care? Aren't you afraid that something might happen to him?" Martin was quite receptive, so it wasn't too surprising.

Leonardo asked back, "How can that be possible? Without the chandelier in the house, wouldn't it be completely dark?"

Martin looked at him. "Are you Leo? Or something from hell?"

Leonardo nodded: "Of course I am Leo." Martin automatically took a few steps away.

Leonardo laughed: "How is it? Did it scare you? Haha, my acting skills have improved a lot. I scared you, a fool!"

Martin said, "I was about to pull out my gun." He said seriously, "I thought you were possessed by a demon and I was going to help you exorcise the demon."

Leonardo frowned: "Then we should use holy water and a cross."

"Physical exorcism is more effective." Martin made an exaggerated gesture: "Bang, your head will explode, blood and brain matter will fly out, the possessed demon will definitely run away, and then the exorcism will be successful."

Leonardo walked forward quickly, looking for Dr. O'Shea as he walked: "There's a madman here, hurry up and treat him!"

After making sure that Leonardo had no mental problems, Martin lost interest. It was probably the same for Nicholson who returned to Los Angeles.

After walking around with Leonardo for a few rounds and chatting for a while, Martin was ready to say goodbye and leave.

Leonardo held him back and said, "Come back to see me in a few days, or I will really go crazy."

Martin nodded and said, "Don't send him out. There are a lot of reporters outside."

Leonardo didn't understand.

Martin said, "I'm here to see a doctor."

Leonardo deliberately said: "It seems that Keane is right, you haven't recovered."

Martin met Bruce at the entrance of the mental illness treatment center. The relaxed look on his face disappeared instantly. He strode out of the main entrance with a heavy look and a bit of evil madness.

More than a dozen reporters guarding here raised their cameras and video cameras to shoot, and the high-definition lens recorded every expression on Martin's face.

Dr. Fletcher, who sent Martin out and is also the crew psychologist hired by John Wick, also accepted an interview with media reporters: "Psychological and mental illnesses are the most stubborn. Martin's condition is quite complicated. His condition was originally alleviated, but playing a new role caused his condition to relapse."

After receiving the interview records from the authoritative doctor, the entertainment reporters were overjoyed and rushed back to their cars to finish writing and publish them on their respective online news versions first.

Martin's car had not yet returned to the hotel where the crew was staying, and the news on the Internet that he went to the New York Presbyterian Hospital Psychiatric Treatment Center for treatment was already spreading wildly.

Entering the hotel lobby, Martin discovered that Nolan had come to New York and was waiting for him in the lobby lounge.

As the release of "The Dark Knight" draws closer, the British director is under tremendous pressure and suffers from insomnia every night. He even had several big fights with his wife Emma Thomas over inexplicable trivial matters.

It is very common for people to lose control of their emotions when they are under too much stress.

With an investment of more than 300 million US dollars on his shoulders, Nolan is becoming increasingly haggard even though he has extraordinary marketing and hype skills.

When Nolan saw Martin, he felt as if he had found a companion who could share the marketing pressure with him, and said, "Let's find a place to have a good chat."

The crew had a special business meeting room in the hotel. Martin asked Nolan and his assistant to go into the meeting room to chat.

Nolan specifically ordered a cup of iced coffee, took a big sip, and said, "I just watched the news tonight. You did a great job and sparked another wave of public opinion."

Martin smiled and said, "I can't get away now, so this is all I can do for now."

Nolan asked, "Last time we talked on the phone, you said you had no work plans for the second half of the year?"

Martin stopped laughing and said, "After finishing this film, I plan to take a few months off."

"Well, I have a suggestion." Nolan has always been particular about authenticity, and his suggestion is also real: "When you finish filming and return to Los Angeles, announce to the public that you will take a temporary rest and treatment for a period of time due to the psychological and mental stress caused by the Joker, and will not accept any new film contracts before the end of this year."

He thought a lot: "Martin, including The Dark Knight, you have three films that have not yet been released. It's not a bad thing to adjust for a while."

It's easy for Nolan to say this, but it's difficult for a popular star to do it.

Martin won’t make promises lightly: “I need to discuss this with the agency.”

Nolan drank the rest of his iced coffee in one gulp and said, "Martin, if The Dark Knight is a big success, our future will take a big step forward, and finding new projects won't be a problem at all."

Martin nodded slightly: "Chris, I believe the film will be a success because I believe in your ability."

Nolan wanted Martin to cooperate with him as much as possible, and said, "I already have an idea for a new project. Jonathan has started writing the script. If possible, I still want you to play the leading role."

This idea has been in his mind for a long time. The original idea was to have Christian Bale play the role, but during the filming of The Dark Knight, Bale's performance was so disappointing that he was simply a trouble maker.

On the other hand, Martin is no less dedicated than Bale, has good interpersonal relationships, and knows how to cooperate.

The most important thing is that the commercial appeal is strong enough.

Of course, since The Dark Knight failed, there is no need to think about this.

Nolan took the initiative to invite Martin, of course he would not refuse. A good actor definitely needs a great director. He said: "I also want to continue working with you and continue our perfect cooperation in The Dark Knight."

"You are an excellent actor, the kind that every director would like." As for commercial praise, Nolan is no worse than Martin: "Ever since the filming of The Dark Knight started, I felt that we could become long-term collaborators like Scorsese and Leonardo."

Martin laughed out loud: "Chris, we can be the best team."

Nolan nodded and talked about the marketing hype of The Dark Knight again: "Next month, Bale will come to Los Angeles from the UK. According to the crew's publicity plan, you will meet at a public promotion event."

He made an explosion-like gesture: "Bang, Batman and the Joker face off, justice and evil collide fiercely."

Martin showed a crazy clown smile: "I have been looking forward to this day for a long time!"

Nolan said, "Also, when will you start Nicholson's attack?"

Martin knew what he was asking and said, "I talked to Jack. He plans to attend the preview of Warner Bros. and arrange an interview after the preview."

Nolan said, “No problem.”

The two chatted for a long time and exchanged many opinions on promotion and marketing.

(End of this chapter)