America gains both fame and fortune

Chapter 443 Black Premiere

The Los Angeles Walk of Fame, Hollywood Theater, a black carpet was laid on the sidewalk.

Black is the theme of today, and most of the guests attending the premiere also wore black dresses.

In addition to the main creative crew, Warner Bros. also invited many stars to help out, such as all the previous Batman actors starting with Michael Keaton.

However, George Clooney refused to attend. The big-name movie star has publicly expressed more than once that he deeply regrets taking on the role of Batman.

That invincible Batman suit is still a tool for the media to make fun of Clooney.

Bale came directly in the Batmobile, and the astonishing momentum made people feel as if they had arrived in Gotham, and also set off a climax on both sides of the black carpet.

In comparison, Martin, who came in a Cadillac, was unremarkable. He walked alone on the black carpet in a black suit and came to the red area where members of the Coca-Cola Cult gathered. He signed autographs, took photos, and drank Coke together.

This is a routine project for Martin and has also become a publicity window for Coca-Cola.

Martin did not accept any interviews. He took a photo with director Nolan in front of the sponsor's backdrop and entered the theater alone.

The hype has been created big enough, and the heat is enough to attract passers-by. Martin only needs to maintain the character's setting, which he has been too deeply involved in and still finds difficult to get rid of. There is no need to say anything else.

In order to avoid any accidents at the San Diego Comic-Con, the crew even cancelled the media photo with the entire crew, and all the main creative staff took photos individually.

As soon as Martin entered the theater lobby, Mene walked over quickly and said, "Boss, are you okay?"

"Nothing." Martin asked, "When did you come back?"

Mene said: "I had nothing to do with the publicity, so I stayed in Las Vegas for a few more days, mainly because Celine Dion refused to let me come back."

"You decide for yourself." Martin also admired Mene for this.

Mene followed and said, "I'll accompany you tonight and be your bodyguard. If Bell dares to come over again, I'll make him pay."

As soon as he finished speaking, Emma Thomas came quickly over from the side, looking straight at Mene.

Martin patted Mene on the shoulder and said, "Stay."

Mene could only stop and follow Emma Thomas to talk.

Emma Thomas asked: "Where have you been? Why can't I contact you? I get a busy tone when I call you."

Mene said: "I also have to work, strive for new jobs, and earn money to support my family. It's not easy for an actor like me to stay in Los Angeles and develop in Hollywood."

Emma Thomas is a producer and knows that supporting actors like Mene don't actually earn very much.

It is a serious matter for an actor to be ambitious and make money. She sighed slightly and said, "Chris will have a new project next year. The male lead will definitely be Martin. I will sort out your information and submit it to the casting team. With your ability, you will definitely have no problem getting a heavyweight supporting role."

Mene nodded repeatedly: "Thank you, Emma, ​​I don't know what to say, I will definitely thank you very much."

Emma Thomas added: "It's mainly because you have such ability. If your acting skills are not good, I won't help you."

The two of them made an appointment to go out for sweets together tomorrow.

Inside the theater, when Martin approached the front row, a tall girl waved at him. It was Taylor Swift who came with his invitation letter.

The latter's appearance seemed to have changed slightly.

Martin didn't know if it was makeup or some minor adjustments.

Micro-adjustments are very common in Hollywood. The United States is one of the regions with the highest plastic surgery rates in the world, and Beverly Hills is the plastic surgery capital.

Taylor said softly, "I will stay in Los Angeles for a while in the next six months."

Martin asked, "Are you ready to write a song for me?"

"You have to give me inspiration." Taylor was much more direct than when he was in New York: "If I don't get enough inspiration, I can't write."

Martin asked knowingly, "How can I give you inspiration?"

"This is not a good place to discuss this." Taylor reached behind his waist and pulled out a card from somewhere, then handed it to Martin. "I'll tell you when you come."

Martin took a look and saw that it was the room number of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. He immediately put it in his suit pocket and said, "I have always wanted to see with my own eyes how musicians create songs when they are inspired."

Taylor smiled with eyes that were particularly charming: "You will be able to see it soon. I promise, it will be a very special memory."

However, after not seeing him for a few months, Martin felt that Country Style seemed to have evolved.

Come to think of it, in a place like the entertainment industry, only the fittest survive.

Since releasing his first album last year, Taylor has adapted extremely quickly, and his unique way of songwriting has also ensured the vitality of both him and his works.

Martin saw Los Angeles film critics such as Kenneth Turan and Todd McCarthy coming in from the entrance, said something to Taylor, and went to greet them.

Like Daniel Day-Lewis, these film critics' favorite actors are those who are either crazy or alive.

They gave high praise to Martin for his dedication to a role.

The crew members and guests came in one after another, and the theater became lively. When the audience came in, the theater was as chaotic as a supermarket packed with people.

Rachel brought a group of people wearing red T-shirts and holding clown statues, and dyed a large area of ​​black seats red.

Phoebe even shouted to the front: "I love clowns!"

This shout didn't matter, almost everyone in the Coke Cult shouted in unison: "I love clowns!"

Everyone in the theater turned their attention to him. In the front row, Nolan looked at Charles Roven and said, "See? This is Martin's charm and appeal."

Charles Rowan said: "Who would have thought that the Coca-Cola he casually swung at Burbank High School would have such a huge impact."

Nolan now particularly admires Martin: "This is also what Martin risked his life to achieve."

"Are you sure Martin will still be the leading actor in your next project?" Charles Roven will still serve as the producer of Nolan's new project.

Nolan said: "No one is more suitable than Martin."

Martin came over from the other side at this time, greeted Nolan and Rowan, and sat next to Nolan.

Nolan looked at him and smiled in tacit understanding.

At this point in the Dark Knight project, much of the pressure on Nolan's shoulders has dissipated. The film is bound to be a commercial success. The only uncertainty is to what extent.

As the lights on the ceiling went out one after another, the picture came on the IMAX screen and the theater immediately became quiet.

The premiere screening of The Dark Knight begins.

From the first minute the Joker robbed the bank, everyone was immersed in the plot.

The dual-hero showdown format is not uncommon in Hollywood movies, and many of them can be listed as classics.

The abnormal confrontation between Batman and the Joker is particularly charming.

The former is still the righteous Batman. Except for the weakening of his own fighting power, there is not much difference between him and other versions of Batman.

The Joker is not an ordinary villain. Under Martin's portrayal, he displays an extremely crazy evil from beginning to end.

Not for money, not for fame, not for profit, just to make Gotham more beautiful.

From the beginning of the film, the Joker crushes Batman in every aspect, whether it is the tension of the character or the plot design.

On the one hand, the director took the initiative to give the Joker cheats.

On the other hand, Martin's performance imbues the character with a chaotic and crazy charm.

It wasn't until the end of the film that Batman took on everything and became the Dark Knight, and truly turned the tables.

“This is a Joker movie.”

Watching the injured Batman limping into the darkness, Kenneth Turan whispered to Todd McCarthy: "Martin gave one of the greatest villain performances in film history."

Todd McCarthy nodded frequently and said, "No wonder Jack Nicholson said that Martin interpreted this role with his soul and life. He was not exaggerating at all. Martin's performance was both incredible and terrifying!"

Kenneth Turan said: "Martin's performance is absolutely Oscar-level. Even many Oscar-winning roles are far inferior to the Joker!"

The movie on the IMAX big screen has come to an end. Gordon smashes the bat lamp, the fire axe chops it down, and the bat logo and the light go out together.

That concludes the premiere screening of The Dark Knight.

Extremely warm applause broke out like a tsunami, resounding throughout the entire Hollywood Theater and even reaching the Walk of Fame outside the theater, like a thunderclap exploding out of nowhere.

This is undoubtedly a masterpiece.

There was burst of applause in the theater.

In the red T-shirt area, the emotionally excited Phoebe suddenly stood up, ignoring Rachel's attempts to stop her, and ran to the center of the aisle, shouting at the top of her voice: "I love clowns! I love clowns..."

The applause drowned out her shouts.

But the people around heard it, and more and more people wearing red T-shirts joined in the shouting.

“I love clowns!”

The sound spread further and more people joined in.

In less than half a minute, the applause gradually died down, and the almost uniform shouts of the ordinary audience completely drowned out the applause.

Most of the audience in the theater were shouting one sentence.

“I love clowns!”

Emotions are contagious, not just the ordinary audience, but even the guests started shouting along.

In the front row, Nolan was anxious and asked Emma Thomas: "Where's the camera? Where's my camera? Take these quickly, it will be great promotional material!"

Emma Thomas quickly said: "Don't worry, someone is filming it."

Nolan nodded, turned around, hugged Martin, and said, "See, man? We won the world!"

Martin laughed happily: "We will definitely succeed!"

Compared to the liveliness here, Bell on the other side had a blank expression on his face.

He felt a little uncomfortable when he heard people shouting "I love clowns" in the audience.

It's obviously a Batman movie, but the villain Joker is the one who steals the show.

The shouting became louder and louder until Nolan and the main creative staff of the crew came on stage to take a series of bows, and then it gradually subsided.

(End of this chapter)