America gains both fame and fortune

Chapter 564 No Trouble, No Warner
"The number of victims who have reported to the police has reached 90, and it won't be difficult to exceed 100."

On the way to Warner Studios, Thomas told Martin the latest situation: "This does not include famous actresses such as Gwyneth and Nicole Kidman who did not call the police."

Martin said softly: "They won't call the police, nor will they admit that they were molested by Harvey. They will only say that they were harassed."

Bruce interjected, "They probably don't want to recall having had sex with a rapist and someone with such a disgusting appearance."

Thomas brought the topic back to where it was about to go: "With the Academy's statement, Harvey is officially dead in the industry."

"This is not enough." Martin will not give Harvey a chance to make a comeback: "He must go to prison and stay there for ten years!"

Thomas asked, “Why not twenty years?”

Martin said, "He will most likely die in there in 20 years. If he doesn't care and says all sorts of nonsense, it will be disadvantageous to us. It's better to leave him some hope."

Because of the passage of time, he still had a rough impression that a billionaire committed suicide and it seemed that Harvey was involved.

Martin never wanted to get involved in such a mess.

It is not uncommon in America for people to be shot eight times in the back and have their deaths diagnosed as suicide by judicial examination.

Thomas could roughly guess what Martin meant and said, "After being cut off from society for ten years, you will be useless if you come out again."

Bruce added: "Georgina Chapman divorced him and divided his property. There will be civil lawsuits for compensation. He was also stabbed in the back by his own brother. When he got out, he was just an ordinary person."

Martin said, "After Harvey's sentencing, have someone bring something to him."

Thomas was surprised: "You still want to give him a gift?"

Martin said directly: "Can't you give him soap?"

Bruce thought of the great sacrifice he made when facing Jody in order to get rid of Harvey, and said, "I'm going to give him soap with medicated oil!"

Martin said, "Go to Chinatown and find someone to make it for you. If you pay enough, you can get double the amount of Fengyoujing."

Thomas then said, "Brad Pitt and the Affleck brothers are going to trial soon."

Martin nodded slightly and asked Bruce: "When will Mene come back?"

"He and Isabelle Huppert have just finished filming a movie and are on vacation in the Caribbean." Bruce has been in contact with Menet more often: "He will come to Los Angeles in December. From what Menet said, Huppert seems to be staying in Los Angeles for a while to see how the Oscars season works."

Martin said: "Elizabeth will be back in a few days. Let her hold a party to welcome Isabelle Huppert to Los Angeles. After all, she is the one brought back by Menet."

Arriving at Warner Studios, Thomas went to the Warner Building, while Martin and Bruce entered the "Gone Girl" studio.

Projects directed by David Fincher are always slow and meticulous, and the casting for this film has just entered the final stage.

In the front hall, Léa Seydoux found Martin, smiled with a pair of small rabbit teeth, and said: "The crew just gave me a reply. I got a heavyweight role."

Martin asked, "Which character?"

Léa Seydoux said: "Margot Dunne, Nick's sister."

Martin smiled and nodded: "Congratulations, this role has a lot of scenes. As long as you open the door to Hollywood, it will be easier later."

Léa Seydoux last starred in Quentin's "Shameless". She was exploited by Harvey Weinstein and ended up being just a farmer's daughter, one of three daughters.

Generosity is all about comparison.

Compared with Harvey, Martin is really too generous.

Léa Seydoux asked softly, "Shall we find a place to have a good chat tonight?"

"I'm afraid not tonight. I have things to do tonight." Martin made an appointment with Charlize yesterday to go to her house for drinks tonight, but he could only politely decline Léa Seydoux's offer.

He thought for a moment and said, "Well, wait for my call tomorrow."

People were coming and going in the studio lobby, and many people looked over here. Léa Seydoux achieved her goal and said with a smile: "It depends on your time. I can do anything."

"I'm going in." Martin said, and went to the film room.

Léa Seydoux watched Martin leave. She came here with her agent today to discuss contract matters with the crew and stayed in the lobby waiting for Martin.

Hollywood is also xenophobic, and by being associated with Martin, she will have fewer troubles on the crew.

In the screening room, director David Fincher and original author Gillian Flynn arrived almost at the same time as Martin. The three of them exchanged a few simple greetings and watched the audition video of the heroine together.

Because Martin was focusing on Harvey these days, he did not attend the third audition with the crew.

There were only four actresses who participated in the third round of auditions: Natalie Portman, Emily Blunt, Charlize Theron and Scarlett Johansson.

The combination of Martin and David Fincher makes the project attractive enough.

After watching the audition videos one by one, Martin asked Gillian Flynn: "You are the original author, who best fits the Amazing Amy in your original work?"

Gillian Flynn watched the third audition in person and said without any hesitation: "Charlize Theron and Scarlett Johansson are both good, but Scarlett Johansson is too short."

Martin looked at David Fincher.

David Fincher agrees with Gillian Flynn: "Charlize Theron is the best fit."

Martin nodded and said, "Then let's choose Charlize Theron." The three of them agreed and there was nothing to say. David Fincher called a production manager and asked him to call Charlize's agent.

With the heroine confirmed, the preliminary preparations for "Gone Girl" are almost complete.

Martin asked, "When do we officially start shooting?"

David Fincher said: "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button will be released soon. I have to cooperate with the crew to do some publicity and public relations. The earliest we can start shooting is February."

Martin understands the Oscar obsession in many people's hearts. After all, his biggest obsession with the Oscar is that they are best friends. He said, "Sure, my schedule is fine."

David Fincher deliberately joked: "Be prepared to be a scumbag."

Martin couldn't help but laugh: "It's so easy."

When the two came out of the film room and went to the office, they met Daniel who came out of the producer's office.

The latter called Martin: "Let's talk for a while."

Martin asked: "Has the rights issue for The Hobbit been resolved?"

"It's basically settled." Daniel said roughly: "Bob Weinstein is much easier to communicate with than Harvey. He accepted Warner's offer of $800 million and took the initiative to end the dispute."

Martin smiled and said, "Congratulations, you have solved the biggest obstacle to the project."

Daniel said, "Without Harvey, many things would be easy to solve." He changed the subject, "By the way, do you have time? Let's go to Warner together. Barry Meyer mentioned you this morning and wanted to have a good chat with you."

Martin wouldn't turn down such an invitation: "Of course there's time."

The two left the studio and went to the Warner building together.

In his office on the top floor, Martin met Barry Meyer.

The two sides inevitably talked about Harvey, and this tacit move can be said to be the key to Harvey's downfall.

Barry Meyer was also amazed at the power Martin could unleash.

He thought Martin would have to rely more on Warner, but who would have thought that before Warner really made any effort, the wave of public opinion had already surged, and Harvey had lost contact, let alone fight back.

All Warner has to do is step on him hard and give him no chance to turn around.

Daniel mentioned one thing: "Warner is sorting out its old film library recently and intends to remake some films. I will give you a list someday. If you are interested in remakes, you can take a look."

This is a win-win situation. Martin has always had a good eye for selecting films. Barry Meyer said, "If you see any old film you like, talk to Daniel directly. Warner will cooperate with you."

Martin would not refuse such a good intention and said, "No problem. After you sort it out, give me a list of the films, preferably with a plot introduction."

Daniel complied.

Before leaving, Martin told Bruce to keep this in mind and ask Daniel for it another day.

There may be some films in Warner's film library that are worth remaking.

After all, there are successful precedents. "I Am Legend" starring Will Smith is a remake of an old film in Warner's film library.

There are too few people in Hollywood who actually make original movies, and directors like Christopher Nolan will only become fewer and fewer in the future.

Martin was on his way back to Beverly Hills when he received a call from Louise.

"I just got a piece of gossip about Warner from my father. It's only circulated in a very small circle." Louise said quickly, "Because it involves my cooperation with Warner, my father called me specifically."

Martin's Davis Studio, which is also working with Warner, asked, "What's the news? Warner is not going to declare bankruptcy, is it?"

Louise said: "Someone inside Time Warner wants to adjust the management of Warner Bros."

Martin understood what she meant: "Barry Meyer and Alan Horn are stepping down?"

"It may involve a fierce personnel struggle within a large company." The information received by Louise's father was also vague: "Let's not get involved, just wait and see what happens."

Martin had no capital to get involved in Warner's internal affairs, so he said, "I'll listen to you and see what happens."

Warner Bros. currently ranks first in Hollywood performance, and projects such as "The Lord of the Rings" series and "Harry Potter" series are very popular from the box office to the surrounding areas.

But it wouldn't be surprising if the coach was changed.

After all, there is no Warner without trouble.

Martin originally wanted to go directly to Charlize's place, but he received a call from Jolie and Aniston on the way, asking him to meet at the old place.

These two people have been jumping around in the recent Harvey Gate incident. Through their status as opinion leaders on MeTu, they have frequently made comments in the media and influenced the direction of entertainment. They can be said to have made great contributions.

Martin is a man of conscience. It is impossible for him to forget his old mistress just because he has a new lover.

He immediately went to the hotel and attended the meeting alone.

When it gets dark, we leave the hotel and rush to Charlize's house.

Who can understand the pain of being a man!

(End of this chapter)