American fame and fortune.

Chapter 410 The hero is being corrupted by the devil
Like the past few films, the studio for the new project is still selected at Warner Studios, with Louise as the producer and in charge of the crew's affairs, especially negotiating with Warner Bros. on matters such as promotion and distribution.

Martin and Chad both served as production managers in addition to their current duties.

Chen Hu and Marcus acted as action guides for melee combat and gun battle respectively.

Buck and Lewis, who have served as Martin's stunt doubles several times, also joined the action stunt team.

Computer special effects lenses are extremely limited during filming and production, and almost all action shots will be completed through real shooting.

Emily will bring a team from Davis Studio to join the crew, specifically responsible for creating Internet buzz, especially topics that can really bring heat - you want my dog's life, I will take your dog's life.

As for the main actors, two people have been identified, Martin and Mene.

Needless to say, Martin is naturally the leading actor.

The remuneration is divided into three parts, the basic remuneration is US$500 million, the tiered box office share being discussed, and the DVD share.

Mene, who is over [-] years old, has gained weight and is a little bit older, and can be called a killer of middle-aged women, plays the role of the owner of the Continental Hotel in New York.

There has to be a positive main character who is black, which is very politically correct.

Other major roles are selected through auditions, with priority given to WMA's acting clients.

As for the behind-the-scenes staff of the crew, many of the people in charge are from the "Wanted" crew. Martin's studio and Chad have been keeping in touch with them, and some of them with suitable schedules joined the crew as soon as possible.

The location team will soon travel to New York to select suitable street scenes for filming.

After the project establishment meeting of the crew, Louise flew to New York with her assistants to discuss a series of matters during the filming.

Such as car racing, street fights and shootouts.

In addition to occasionally participating in media activities and assisting the public relations team in public relations, Martin focused all his energy on training.

Including physical fitness, fighting, firearms and driving, etc., everything strives to be the best.

He even practiced how to stab someone with a pencil and how to use a hardware store to make a simple bow and arrow.

"Theoretically, it would be possible to attack with a sharpened pencil."

On the training ground of the studio, Chen Hu gestured and said to Martin: "But it is not easy to do this, especially when a killer attacks a killer."

Martin held a soft resin prop pencil in his backhand and pointed at several vital points on himself: "Neck and eyes are the first choices?"

Chen Hu said: "We can try it out and see which one is easier to succeed."

"Careful, I'm coming." Martin suddenly took a step forward and thrust the prop pencil directly into Chen Hu's eyes.

He knew Chen Hu's ability, so he didn't have to hold anything back.

Chen Hu tilted his head slightly, and the pencil passed across his forehead.

He only dodged and did not fight back.

Martin pressed his hand down, using his height to suppress Chen Hu. The pencil stabbed Chen Hu again. Chen Hu dodged, but the target on his neck was much bigger than his eyes. The pencil stabbed him lower behind the ear.

Chen Hu stepped back, got rid of Martin, and said, "Even if you are caught off guard, it is very difficult to stab someone in the eye."

Martin nodded: "Neck, throat or near the carotid artery."

Chen Hu added: "The style we finally decided on not only requires good-looking movements, but also ensures a certain degree of authenticity. In melee combat, even if you have outstanding skills, it is not easy to kill a trained adult man with your bare hands. Therefore, all melee hand-to-hand combat does not seek to directly kill the opponent, but to control it so that he cannot take action in a short period of time."

He performed actions such as kicking in the crotch, chokehold, heart-cutting and eye-piercing: "This can buy you even a second before you can take out your weapon and kill him, use a gun or any other weapon you can find."

Martin grasped the point when he said: "Use weapons if you can."

Marcus, who was standing next to him, spoke: "The first choice is always a gun."

Later, Martin practiced action routines with Chen Hu, and followed Marcus to strengthen his shooting movements, especially when shooting around corners.

Marcus, who was born as a SEAL and has participated in real urban street battles, has rich experience in this area, far beyond ordinary gunfight designers in Hollywood.

After practicing for a while, the three simply left the set and drove to the Angel Shooting Club to train with real firearms.

Martin was addicted to the killing training and could not help himself. His public appearances became less and less. The only pictures that appeared in the media were secret photos of him entering and leaving the psychological clinic.

More and more entertainment media speculate that Martin's psychological problems are getting worse.

At the same time, the promotion of the Dark Knight crew began to gain momentum.

In mid-January, a video of Bell’s interview was circulated from the UK.

After a few months, the British actor finally made a public appearance and attended the British Academy Film Awards. During the period, he talked about the crew of The Dark Knight and Batman, saying that because the character was extremely difficult to set up, he did suffer from psychological problems. In the past After months of being stuck in darkness and unable to extricate myself, I finally got out of it.

A reporter also asked about Martin.

Bell accepted the crew's plan: "He's probably more of a problem than I am, because on set he's more evil than the most evil clown in the comics!"

No matter how the media reporters pressed, Bell said no more.

This is a carefully planned promotional event from the cast of The Dark Knight, specifically choosing the BAFTA Awards as a media-heavy occasion.

The Dark Knight was released in the summer of 2008, and the promotion kicked off half a year in advance.

Nolan personally called Martin: "Are you ready? Do you need me to send a professional photographer?" "No." Martin declined: "I have one here."

He hung up the phone and said to Bruce: "Let Ivan go out."

"Where?" Bruce asked.

"It's right in the community park plaza," Martin said.

Bruce went to call Ivan.

What was needed this time was still candid photography, and the photographers on the crew were actually not as professional as Ivan.

Martin went out alone and walked along the community road to the park square. He sat on a bench and looked at the sunset in the west, motionless like a statue.

Not long after, the phone in his pocket vibrated several times.

Martin knew that Ivan was coming.

He slowly turned his head, and a strange smile appeared on his originally slightly gloomy face.

Ivan secretly photographed Martin many times, pressing the shutter button just in time and taking several photos in succession.

That night, the photo appeared on TMZ's front page.

Jody is very professional, using real photos as models, with slightly exaggerated captions.

"Our city heroes are having their souls eroded by the devil!"

Martin, sitting alone, has a handsome face, a gloomy expression, and a weird smile.

Jodi specially pulled the video of Bell's interview under the picture of Martin.

That night, there were over [-] comments on the news.

"Why do I think it's scarier than Jack Nicholson's laugh in The Shining?"

"Because you know it's acted out in The Shining, but this actually happened to Martin!"

"I am very curious about what kind of Batman movie this is that can actually drive the two leading actors to the point where they have psychological problems."

"Bell needs to be treated for several months before he can show up. Martin needs to see a psychiatrist every week. What kind of role and what kind of plot?"

The number of people paying attention to and discussing The Dark Knight has increased rapidly.

After the news fermented for a few days and was reprinted by more media, Thomas issued a public statement on behalf of Martin, apologizing to the Golden Globes organizing committee, claiming that he was unable to accept the invitation to this year's Golden Globes award ceremony due to physical reasons.

This also makes the previous news more marketable.

Thomas later gave an interview and said that Martin was aware of the problem, was working hard to get rid of the problem, and would return to normal work soon.

The crew of The Dark Knight has officially revealed the main promotional poster for the film.

Not a single Batman, but dual protagonists!
Batman stands in Gotham City, his head completely shrouded in black clouds.

The clown stood under the sun. Although the white oil paint covered his real face, there was a faint smile on his blood-red mouth. He just stood there so simply, but exuded a wanton evil. It makes people shudder to see it.

No video is needed. Senior movie fans can interpret the style of the film just from the poster: dark, suffocating and crazy!

After the first wave of publicity caused a stir, the crew just guided public opinion on the Internet and went dormant for the time being.

Nolan is a master in film shooting and production, as well as a master in publicity and marketing. He then visited Martin in the name of visiting him and had a long discussion with Martin about the current situation and next plan.

Two people who are both good at hype had a passionate collision.

Martin sent Nolan away, and Elizabeth, who had just returned from filming a commercial abroad, came over to see him immediately.

"Is there really nothing wrong with you?" Elizabeth hugged Martin hard and pressed his head into her arms, allowing Martin to fully feel the warmth.

Martin was vague: "There is no big problem for the time being."

Elizabeth rubbed Martin's cheek: "You didn't even participate in the Golden Globe Awards, and you said there was no problem!"

Martin is not a stone man either. He can feel Elizabeth's worries and also detect her genuine concern.

"I don't want to attend the Golden Globe Awards, mainly because I have an idea." He still had some conscience, knowing that Elizabeth was going to become a star, so he simply pushed her hard: "I'm waiting for you to come back, and I want to take you to the Oscar red carpet. , let everyone know you!”

Elizabeth was thinking that she was not on the same page as Martin at all, so she hugged Martin harder: "Let everyone know that I am your girlfriend?"

Martin struggled to speak.

Elizabeth added: "Martin, I understand what you mean, and I promise you, no matter what, I promise you everything!"

Martin struggled out of her arms and looked at her, thinking that he just wants to take you to the Oscars red carpet...

He wiped away the tears rolling out of the corners of Elizabeth's eyes and said, "The makeup is all gone, and she looks like a witch."

Elizabeth wiped her tears and suddenly said: "Old boy, don't you like me to be a witch?"

(End of this chapter)