America gains both fame and fortune

Chapter 68 Special Action Scene Design
As time went on, more cast and crew members joined in the early preparations. In addition to rehearsing dances, Martin was also following the action director to practice vampire zombie attacks.

Of course, they are not the slow-moving zombies in the Resident Evil and Living Dead series, but are closer to vampires.

The brilliance of the script lies in the life-and-death battle between the hero and heroine.

The heroine also had to join the training, and Martin's old acquaintance and Ma Zhenxi's opponent Catherine got the role.

In terms of figure and appearance, Catherine is absolutely impeccable, which is also the key to her standing out from the crowd of candidates.

Benjamin personally sent her to the set and specifically told Martin: "She has never filmed this kind of action scene before, so please take good care of her."

Martin understood: "Katherine and I are old friends."

In front of many people in the crew, Catherine held Benjamin's arm tightly and said, "Martin and I work well together."

The heroine has a close relationship with the director, maybe it’s a negative relationship.

It is actually a responsible thing to do in a film or TV crew to make your relationship clear right from the start.

The prop master came over at this time and asked the male and female protagonists to try out the props.

Martin entered the warehouse next to the temporary studio and saw the Wolverine-like claws at a glance. After putting them on, they were just the right size.

Action director Morris said: "For all the action scenes, you only wear a pair of shorts, fighting with claws and teeth, biting the chest and neck of the prey."

In addition to being the male lead, Martin also serves as the production manager, so he has a say: "Isn't it a bad idea to start like this? Add some stripping scenes to the action scenes? Like my character, pulling off his shirt to show his muscles."

He was a stunt double in his previous life, and he posed in a very cool way: "I used my claws to take off my opponent's clothes. By the end of the fight, both sides were left with clothes that could maintain the R rating."

Director Benjamin followed in and said, "Martin, you have captured the essence of B-movies!"

Martin will not take over the director's job: "It's just some ideas, Ben, you have the final say on whether it's suitable or not."

"You're the production manager, so just let me know if you have any ideas." Benjamin knew that his role in the crew was about the same as Martin's. "What's the most attractive thing about B-grade movies in theaters? Cheesy jokes, splashing blood, and exploding hormones. As long as these three points are done well, the movie will definitely sell."

Catherine was very self-conscious: "I want both top and bottom?"

"No, dear," Benjamin said simply, "We're making an R-rated movie, not a 17-rated one."

Morris was Benjamin's man. Seeing that Benjamin was a little weaker than Martin, he adjusted his position and mentality: "I am good at directing action scenes between men and women. For example, the scene where you were lying on the ground was designed by me."

Martin has a higher position than Morris in the crew, but he is very skilled in getting along with others: "Man, I finally found the culprit. Do you know what my friends around me say about me? They all say I am the most miserable corpse ever."

Morris couldn't help but laugh: "I'm honored!"

"Tell me what you think, Martin." In the end, it was Benjamin who had the final say on whether to use it or not.

Martin did have some ideas: "Wouldn't it be too monotonous to just suck blood in the action scene where the hero Matthew kills the heroine's sister Maria? Should we make this scene more gorgeous?"

This is also for his own sake, after all, it is the male protagonist's play: "Death is still on the stage, dying in the male protagonist's passionate dance. This is what I think. There is an iron chain hanging from the stage. The male protagonist grabs the iron chain and dances wildly with Maria in the air. In the crazy machine gun dance, the male protagonist sucks Maria's blood dry."

Benjamin imagined it a little, and immediately a corresponding picture appeared in his mind. The dance reached its climax, and the male protagonist pulled Maria and spun and flew over the entire ballroom, fighting madly...

In Martin's eyes, what's the point of a B-movie if it's not a little bit exaggerated?
Benjamin came back to his senses and said to his assistant, "Notify producer Dave and ask the heads of the casting, styling, dance, props, photography and other departments to come to a meeting, immediately! Right now!"

The assistant director hurried over to make a phone call. Benjamin couldn't help but say, "Martin, I was absolutely right about you! You are a genius!" He admired sincerely, "I could only design the horse vibration, but you even thought of the aerial vibration!"

Martin told the truth: "From the videotape."

Benjamin thought he was being modest, so he said, "This scene will definitely be exciting! I have prepared an equally matched opponent for you. Do you know who it is?"

Martin said seriously: "Of course it's Julia Roberts, the biggest star in Georgia."

Benjamin looked constipated.

Martin added: "Could it be Holly Hunter? Although she is a little older, she is an Oscar winner after all. I can accept it."

"I can't afford their salary even if I sell my ass." Benjamin almost spurted blood. Suddenly he looked at Martin and grinned: "My old classmate helped me and invited Jenna Jameson!"

Martin asked, "Are you kidding?"

Benjamin said, "Jenna heard that she could make a guest appearance in a theatrical movie for only $5000."

It's a cheesy B-grade movie to begin with, and its quality is already below the ground. Inviting the Queen of the Holy Valley won't make it even lower, and it also adds a gimmick.

Before long, heads of various departments, including producer Dave, all rushed over.

Benjamin has the final say on filming and he chairs the meetings.

Martin drew the scene he had just described on the whiteboard.

Director of photography Jackson added: "It would take a full house and everyone's attention for this scene to be shocking enough."

Casting director Andrew answered, "I have discussed this with the club, and they have posted a notice. Many old customers have volunteered to act as the background for free."

There were some things he didn't say, and the House of the Wild Things would charge an admission fee.

Benjamin gained something and was in a good mood: "Anyone who has ideas about scene design and action scenes can bring them up."

Inspired by Martin, action director Morris suddenly had an idea: "I think the final battle between the hero and heroine can be divided into two parts. The hero is very powerful. It is almost impossible for a mortal female hunter to defeat him. Do you think this will work? The hero's strongest point is also his weakest point. If the heroine can deal with his strength, his strength will be greatly reduced..."

Producer Dave understood what he meant and said something important: "If a film is to be screened in theaters, it must be certified R-rated, but we don't have the ability to distribute it. The first thing we need to do is to make the content attractive to movie buyers. How the MPAA rates the film is a matter for them after they buy it."

Martin racked his brains to recall and think: "The first part is a battle between the hero and heroine. The heroine defeated the hero, and the hero fell into a period of weakness. Then the heroine took the opportunity to kill him?"

Morris nodded. "That's what I meant."

Martin said, "How about giving sisters Maria and Anna a special talent? For example, they can absorb abilities, but there is a flaw. If she reaches the top first, she will be drained of her essence by her opponent."

Benjamin pondered: "Interesting."

He said: "The flying scene in the front should also be changed. Maria was not killed by Matthew's blood sucking. She has the same talent as the heroine and lost to Matthew in the battle."

The meeting lasted until the evening. After Benjamin returned, he and his assistants designed new scenes for several scenes overnight.

(End of this chapter)