America gains both fame and fortune

Chapter 614 The Common Property of the Bastard Trio
The studio was arranged to look like an ancient Roman underground castle, and a huge bath was built in the largest hall in the center.

Martin, wearing a black suit, sat in the lounge and waved to Bruce.

He whispered: "The real behind-the-scenes publicity that Nolan often uses when shooting movies is actually worth learning from."

Bruce told the truth: "Chad doesn't have the ability of Nolan. Nolan can creatively write such realistic tidbits while shooting existing movies. Chad can't do it."

Martin thought for a moment and said, "Write this down. You may use this tidbit in pre-screening promotion. Don't write it down in your notebook."

Bruce patted his forehead: "My brain works better than yours."

Martin didn't bother to refute and said, "During the filming of John Wick 2, Leo, Jack, and I realized that there might be a Russian spy mixed into the crew with the intention of harming America, so we decided to find the spy."

Bruce reminded: "It will only be useful if we can find the spy."

Martin nodded, "So, we need to determine which one is the spy and what she wants to do."

On the other side, Nicholson and Leonardo stood in a place where they could overlook the entire set. They seemed to be watching the crew filming, but in fact their eyes were all focused on Marina Alexandrova, who was dressed in a gorgeous dress.

Leonardo said: "Martin, this bastard has a good eye. This Russian woman is just average looking at first glance, but the more you look at her, the more attractive she becomes. She has a very special temperament."

Nicholson's eyes were hidden under his sunglasses. "Martin is just like you. He is also very loyal. The women he chooses are very special."

Leonardo acknowledged this and asked, "Did you find anything?"

Nicholson shook his head slightly: "Not yet."

"Can you do it?" Leonardo asked doubtfully.

"Don't doubt the vision and ability of the great detective Jack." Nicholson pushed up his sunglasses and said, "If anyone on this set can find that swallow, it can only be me!"

He emphasized: "The Great Detective Jack Nicholson!"

Leonardo reminded: "There are only two suspects on the set."

Nicholson didn't say anything more because Martin and Marina had already entered the set and filming was about to begin.

With the order from director Chad, the script supervisor hit the clapboard and a new scene began shooting.

Martin entered the hall with a gun. After a brief conversation, Marina took off her clothes, cut her wrists, and lay in the bathtub to commit suicide.

Blood red enveloped her.

Martin fired a shot and turned away.

The long shot of several minutes was approved after only one take.

Marina's acting skills are much better than just a vase actor.

"Stop!" Chad yelled. "This one's over!"

Marina, wearing a bikini, came out of the bathtub and someone immediately brought her a blanket.

Marina looked at Martin and asked softly, "Is my performance okay?"

"Not bad." Martin urged, "Go take a hot shower first, and we'll talk later."

Marina only has three scenes in total. After this one is filmed, the other two will have to wait for a while.

The crew changed locations, and Martin took the guns sent by Bruce. He personally checked them according to the crew's regulations and prepared to shoot the gun battle action scene.

While he was still getting ready, Marina, who had taken a shower and changed her clothes, returned to the set.

Martin had an idea, handed a Glock pistol with an empty magazine to Marina, and said, "Try it?"

Marina took the gun and looked it over and over. She seemed to be not familiar with guns at all, and the way she held it looked awkward.

Nicholson and Leonardo also found Martin. One picked up the AR and fiddled with it, while the other curiously looked through the Bernoli shotgun.

Seeing Marina was unfamiliar with guns, Martin asked, "You've never played with a gun before? I remember there are a lot of guns in Russian civilians."

"I played with my father's pistol when I was a child. My father was an officer in the former Soviet Union." Marina seemed to be telling the truth: "I was too young at that time and I don't remember much about guns. Later, I went to Moscow to study and never had the chance to touch a gun again."

Martin looked very curious: "Is your father an officer?"

Marina said simply, "During the Soviet era, he was discharged from the army before the Soviet Union collapsed."

Martin continued, "Life was difficult during that special period, wasn't it?"

“It’s not bad.” Marina looked reminiscent. “Compared to other places, life in Moscow and St. Petersburg is pretty good.”

Martin casually said, “I hope I’ll have a chance to visit Moscow and St. Petersburg in the future.”

Marina smiled and said, "I can be your guide, especially in the winter, so you can enjoy different scenery."

Martin followed up on her words and said, "Look at me, you've been in New York for so long, and I haven't taken you around."

Marina said, "Svetlana and I have been all over Manhattan. You paid us very well and we bought a lot of things."

"How do you feel about this place?" Martin asked casually, "Many people don't want to leave New York after coming here."

Marina came here for her own special purpose. She wanted to express her longing for the lighthouse like Svetlana did, and said, "I want to stay here too." Nicholson, who was nearby, raised his eyelids slightly, but controlled his expression and continued to fiddle with the rifle in his hand.

Martin chatted with Marina for a few more words, and Chad sent someone to notify him to prepare to go in for filming.

The next scene to be filmed was all gunfight scenes.

Martin, with a gun belt around his waist, an AR on his back and a shotgun at his shoulder, walked into the nearby film set.

Svetlana also came to the set and directed a group of men to surround and kill Jonathan.

Gunshots rang out, and Martin moved swiftly in the underground passage of the ancient castle, killing one killer after another.

Pistols, rifles and shotguns take turns in use, and even grenades and stun grenades make an appearance.

The gunfight and action design still continue the style of the first film.

Whether fighting in close combat or shooting from a distance, Jonathan shows no mercy.

Martin's excellent skills in using firearms were best demonstrated at this time.

The long-shot shooting of action movies not only tests the crew and behind-the-scenes staff, but also tests the actors' skills.

The biggest feature of the action shots in the "John Wick" series is that it does not use fast and sharp short shot editing. Almost all action scenes are made up of long shots.

Martin's individual performance and the consistency of his movements became top priority.

Of course, this will also be very tiring for the leading actor.

After shooting the action scenes for most of the day, Martin was so tired that he started breathing heavily and sat in the lounge chair and didn't want to get up for a while.

Nicholson appeared behind him like a ghost.

Martin looked back and said, "Can you make some noise when you walk? I'll kill you if you do that."

Nicholson replied: "Don't you want to know the results of my observations?"

Leonardo didn't forget what happened yesterday: "How can a younger brother talk to a boss? Show your respectful and worshipful attitude!"

Martin was quite helpless and said, "Boss, what's the result?"

Nicholson said very seriously: "Based on my observation, Marina lied much more than Svetlana during her conversation with you. She is more suspicious."

He would not mislead Martin on such a matter, and specifically added: "This is just my subjective feeling, and I cannot guarantee that it is 100% correct, but if there is really a swallow between these two people, judging from my more than 70 years of life experience and acting experience, Marina is more likely."

Martin said directly: "Although your character is not trustworthy, I believe you in acting."

Nicholson gave him a middle finger and said, "In fact, we can try it out. For example, we can fish for it by spreading some false information like the FBI did. Maybe we can catch a mermaid."

Martin asked, "What happens after you catch it?"

Nicholson didn't answer for a moment.

Leonardo said: "The problem is that we are not doing this professionally."

Martin thought for a moment and said, "Don't make any moves for now. Just confirm who the primary suspect is. I need to think carefully about how to deal with it."

"Why not leave it to me?" Nicholson was very curious about the legendary swallow: "I will definitely treat her well and let her tell me everything she knows, and by the way, she will become a real swallow."

Martin shook his head: "We are good people, not perverts! We cannot do illegal things such as illegal detention and illegal abuse."

Leonardo suggested: "Just hand it over to the FBI and let the FBI handle it."

Nicholson was the first to object: "Absolutely not. How can such a fun thing be handed over to those executioners of the FBI?"

Martin interrupted the argument and said, "This matter is limited to the three of us and Bruce. Don't spread it outside. If one of Marina and Svetlana is really Swallow, what is the purpose of the Russian side sending them here?"

Nicholson said: "It's nothing more than trying to get some information from you, or to achieve some ulterior motive through you."

Leonardo added: "You are the leader of the Coca Cola Cult. More and more political figures are attending the Coca Cola Cult's gatherings..."

Martin nodded. "Then there's no need to rush. What benefit will we get from exposing it now, except for making a contribution to the FBI? Let's wait for an opportunity, maybe we can benefit from it. If that doesn't work, we can sell it to the FBI."

Nicholson and Leonardo both nodded: "Okay."

The former also specifically said: "But there is one thing you must do, Martin. This swallow was discovered by the three of us. You can enjoy her beautiful body to your heart's content, but you must never sell her alone."

Leonardo continued his words, "That's right, the swallow is the common property of the three bastards, you can't have it alone. No matter what action you want to take, the three of us must do it together."

"No problem on my part." Martin said deliberately, "We share the blame for this matter, and we share the fun."

Nicholson said: "I hope you can find a big fun."

Leonardo said: "Martin has never let us down when it comes to making trouble."

"No, I learned everything from you." Martin said modestly: "You are the teachers in messing with people and doing things, I am just a student."

(End of this chapter)