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"No, he's still doing the same thing."

In the studio of Brooklyn Studio, Nicholson watched the studio pause filming and said to Martin: "If this continues, he will still have no chance for Best Actor."

Martin said a reality: "Everyone knows that Leonardo wants to compete for the Olympics, and he himself also wants to prove himself for the Olympics. This has created a situation where the judges will have very high requirements for him, much higher than ordinary actors. "

Nicholson agreed: "Same role, same acting skills, same public relations, others can win Best Actor, but Leo can't."

Jennifer Lawrence stood calmly and said little.

Next to them, three crew assistants stared at Martin and Nicholson as if they were on guard against thieves.

These people are all Scorsese's cronies.

Scorsese, who was sitting in the director's chair, glanced here from time to time, obviously uneasy about Martin and Nicholson.

Martin said: "The director doesn't trust us very much."

"I don't trust you!" Nicholson asked, "Did you make the butter?"

Martin looked innocent: "What butter?"

Nicholson pointed at him: "There's butter on my pants and Leo's ass."

Martin opened his mouth in shock: "Jack, did you really use butter on Leo? God, how could you do this? Leo treats you as the boss!"

Perhaps the performance was too realistic, and Jennifer Lawrence was affected. She turned to look at Nicholson, her eyes full of shock that could not be concealed.

Nicholson said angrily: "I will definitely be pissed off by these two idiots you and Leo if I step on the horse."

"Don't worry, don't worry." Martin's attitude immediately improved and he comforted: "I believe Leo will take good care of Lorraine."

Nicholson bared his teeth and said, "You are really good at talking. Can you stop talking?"

Martin made a shut-up gesture and looked at his watch: "I made an appointment with someone, so I'll leave first."

Nicholson waved his hand and told the bastard to leave.

After Martin left, Jennifer Lawrence came over.

Nicholson is still wary of this reputation: "I have never thought of using butter or anything like that."

Jennifer Lawrence nodded mechanically.

"I believe you." Lawrence leaned closer and said in a lower voice: "If you want to use butter, just tell me and you can try it on me."

Nicholson was stunned for a moment, then waved his hand.

It was a special state of mind, but the person who gave him that special state of mind had already reported to God.

On the set, after Martin's special treatment, Leonardo's condition was completely restored. Perhaps stimulated by the butter, he was still in a bit of a state of overdrive. Most of today's scenes were completed in one or two episodes.

It also gave him more time to rest.

The supporting actress Michelle Williams walked by nearby at this time. Leonardo thought of that bastard Martin and went to sit on the chair next to him: "Misha, you were perfect for the scene just now."

"Thank you." Michelle said politely, "The main reason is that you have regained your performance status."

Leonardo smiled: "Maybe you have heard that that bastard Martin used fear to cure my fear." His voice suddenly changed: "Is there a little misunderstanding between you and Martin?"

Michelle did not deny it, thought for a moment and said, "A little bit."

Leonardo's mind was filled with bad thoughts: "Martin and I are very good friends, and you are also a friend. I don't want there to be misunderstandings between our friends. How about this, I ask Martin to come out, and you meet him. Can you resolve this little misunderstanding?"

Michelle looked at Leonardo and seemed to think seriously for a few seconds: "Don't bother me. The misunderstanding between Martin and I originated from my ex-boyfriend Heath Ledger. Now that I have broken up with Heath Ledger, there is a misunderstanding." There is no way to talk about it.”

Leonardo was determined to be evil: "Let's wait until we have the chance to meet him."

Michelle smiled and nodded.

…………

After leaving Brooklyn Studio, Martin returned to Manhattan, and in a hotel cafe, he met Bradett, the screenwriter who had signed a contract with Davis Studio.

During the filming of "John Wick", Scorsese's producer Graham introduced the novelist Chuck Hogan to Martin, and Martin bought the adaptation rights to "Prince of Thieves" from him.

After filming, Graham and Chuck Hogan went to Boston, where the novel takes place, to experience life there for a long time, and adapted the novel's script based on what they saw and heard.

The first draft of the script has just been completed.

Bradett handed the compiled copy of the script to Martin: "Chuck Hogan and I had major creative differences when adapting the script. He wanted to explore the roots of Charleston, where the story takes place, and explore the behind-the-scenes The underlying reasons, as well as more profound topics such as the complexity of human nature.”

Martin frowned slightly: "I remember that the novel itself is more entertaining."

"Perhaps he was influenced by the writers around him and believed that artistic achievement and story depth should be greater than entertainment." Bradett shrugged: "I convinced him and eliminated too many complicated things. Charleston was simply used as a background. , the focus is on robbing a bank, ensuring that the script is entertaining and story-telling enough.”

Martin nodded: "You did a good job. This is a commercial movie first, and then everything else."

Bradett said: "Knowing the directors in the Boston area, it would be more suitable to shoot this film, maybe Director Scorsese..."

Martin shook his head slowly: "Don't think about it, this project doesn't have such a high budget."

Scorsese's movie, by far the best commercial property is "The Departed".

Most of the time, this great director's films have to rely on the slow recovery of blood in the offline market to generate profits.

How could you hire Scorsese without a budget of around $100 million?

Martin opened the script and briefly glanced at the beginning. The opening scene was a bank robbery scene, which was quite interesting.

The three-act structure of the plot is very compact, focusing on highlighting the role of the male protagonist.

Over the years, Bradt's screenwriting ability has improved significantly. Although the last "John Wick" had almost no room for him to play, he only had to connect the action scenes conceived by the director, but this time the adaptation is very good.

Martin is a poor student, but after reading many scripts, he can still distinguish the basic good from bad ones.

The script story is very interesting and a derivative that mixes various elements together.

Martin went through it roughly, put away the copy, put it aside, and said: "There is no problem with the story as a whole. I will look at other aspects carefully before making any comments. This project may not be implemented until next year, and you still have time to revise it."

Bradett responded: "I will go back to Boston and live there until the crew is formed. The atmosphere of being on the ground will allow me to have more creativity and inspiration."

He feels there is room for adjustment in the script: "There are many local old people who have experienced that era of criminal chaos. They are willing to talk to me. From their mouths, I can get more interesting stories, some of which may be used in the script." among."

Martin pointed at the script: "So, you have used some?"

"Yeah, some of it I used on the leading man," Bradt said.

Martin said: "Okay, you can continue to stay in Boston."

Bradt said goodbye and left.

Martin looked through the script carefully, thinking about which director would be more suitable for this style of story.

Finding a director with a completely different style to direct is asking for trouble.

Just like David Fincher, if you let him make a movie full of warm sunshine and positive energy, maybe he will make a movie that is unlike any other.

If it were placed in the 1990s, such a story would be very suitable for Michael Mann, but in this fast-paced era, Michael Mann's films, like his name, are too slow.

After leaving the coffee shop, Martin called Nicholson, and the two agreed to take a flight back to Los Angeles early tomorrow morning.

The operation to save Leonardo was a success. Scorsese guarded them like thieves, and there was no need for the two to continue to stay in New York.

…………

In Burbank, Los Angeles, Christopher Nolan returned from the backlot block and entered Warner Studios.

As soon as I returned to the director's office, a female assistant knocked on the door and came in and said: "Director, David Goyer is here and waiting for you in the lounge."

David Goyer has worked with Nolan before and served as the signed screenwriter and producer of "The Dark Knight". He is also a well-known director in Hollywood.

When someone came over, Nolan stepped forward to shake hands with him: "David, why do you have time to come here today?"

Goyer sat on the sofa: "I happened to be passing by here. I heard that you came back from Morocco, so I stopped by to take a look."

When he heard about Morocco, Nolan's eyes subconsciously fell on Goyer's big nose. He remembered one thing. Goyer was a typical Jew.

He remained calm: "Discussing the plot of the third Batman movie? It's a bit early now. Let's wait until I finish shooting this movie."

Goyer did not go around in circles and said directly: "That's not it. Some time ago, the media was reporting that you and the crew were kidnapped. It's really great that nothing happened."

Nolan specifically emphasized: "I was lucky enough to catch them on the spot. They kidnapped an important scientist in Morocco. If an accident occurs, the crew and I will face a very serious situation."

"Fortunately, nothing happened to you." Goyer had worked closely with Nolan, so he was asked by some people to come over: "Those people should be punished with the severest punishment. I heard that Morocco is handling this matter." , prepare to deport them, contact their country of citizenship, and let them return to their country and go to jail.”

Nolan pretended to be confused: "It is said that they are French?"

Goyer said: "No matter which country they are from, this matter always requires your nod of approval."

Once Nolan gets into trouble, with his reputation and the supporters he has, it will be troublesome after all.

"That's it..." Nolan seemed fine on the surface, but felt very unhappy in his heart.

When leaving Astra Cinemas, he told the Moroccan authorities to just follow normal procedures.

The relevant penalties are certainly not serious.

As a result, these people wanted to deport and repatriate them to their home countries.

Return to your country and go to jail? What a fool.

Goyer smiled and looked at Nolan: "Of course, you captured four criminals and avoided international disputes. They will give you sincere thanks."