American fame and fortune.

Chapter 894 Come, Fight

Alberta, Canada.

Four orange-red snowmobiles crossed the vast snowfield and entered a holiday camp.

The person in the lead car asked a question, then filled the car with special kerosene and left the camp and headed for the nearby forest.

More than half an hour later, the snowmobile stopped in a valley.

In one of the cars, Nicholson handed Martin a pair of sunglasses and said, "Put them on to protect your eyes."

Martin zipped up his winter suit, put on sunglasses, jumped out of the car first, turned around, stretched out a hand, and helped Nicholson down.

When the old bastard stood firm, he said, "Be careful, it's cold and slippery here. Just wait in Los Angeles. Why come to a place like this to suffer?"

Nicholson said: "We need to give Leo some spiritual encouragement. Look at the current environment. If we don't come to encourage Leo, this bastard will definitely go crazy."

The two men stepped on the snow with a crunching sound and approached the location of the "The Revenant" crew.

The crew was about to start filming, and a production manager brought Martin and Nicholson to the area where the trailers were parked and invited them to climb up the inclined ladder to the roof of a car so that they could watch the filming from a high vantage point.

The set was at the edge of the forest, and Martin and Nicholson stood on a high place with a clear view of what was happening over there.

Next to a huge maple tree, Leonardo was wearing a fur coat stained with blood, his dirty hair was twisted into countless lumps, and half of his face was covered with makeup, so his original appearance could not be seen.

This outfit, if nothing else, is enough to make you feel miserable.

The shooting was about to begin. Martin sat on a chair, opened the bag he brought, took out a thermos cup and handed it to Nicholson.

He took another one and drank some hot tea while watching Leonardo's performance.

It was a bloody scene. Leonardo took out a knife, cut the steaming fresh beef into small strips, and threw them into his mouth to eat.

Maybe his performance was not good enough and he only ate two strips of beef. The director called for a cut and Leonardo had to start over again.

During the several shoots, Leonardo ate six or seven strips of raw beef.

During a break in filming, Martin whispered, "I've never seen Leo fight so hard before."

"He's won an Oscar for Best Actor, so he didn't want to fight so hard." Nicholson took a sip of hot tea, feeling his chilly body warm up, and said, "In order to beat you, he chose such a project, such a pitiful role, and deliberately avoided this year."

"Maybe he can win another Oscar." Martin is not sure whether Leonardo, who already has an Oscar for Best Actor, can win another Oscar for "The Revenant".

However, this role does fit the temperament of the Oscars Association for Selling Miserableness.

Martin remembered very clearly that Leonardo DiCaprio in his previous life won the Oscar for Best Actor in this awards season. Perhaps due to his own influence, "The Revenant" will not be released until next awards season.

After a while, the filming came to a temporary halt. Leonardo came out of the set and, after being reminded by his assistant, waved to where Martin and Nicholson were.

The weather was too cold and snowing, so the crew finished work early today.

Martin and Nicholson entered Leonardo's rest trailer and waited for a while. Leonardo, who had removed his makeup and changed his clothes, came over from the makeup trailer next door.

Seeing his two best friends, Leonardo closed the car door and said, "I'm really screwed. I chose such a movie. I'm going to kill myself."

Martin looked him over and said, "You seem to be in good shape."

"In good condition? God, Martin, do you still have a conscience?" Leonardo went to the side and got a bottle of water to rinse his mouth. After rinsing his mouth several times, he said, "Do you know what I just ate? Raw beef!"

Nicholson exposed his past: "With the current level of prop production in Hollywood, it is easy to come up with some substitutes, but you chose to eat real raw meat. Why?"

Martin automatically continued: "This is a publicity explosion point. When the film is released, it can be used as a behind-the-scenes promotion for the film. When it comes to award season, I can also tell the judges that I have paid a lot for this role!"

Leonardo frowned and glared, shouting: "I have paid so much, and I can't use it for publicity? You two know that I am an environmentalist and I eat vegetarian food on a daily basis..."

Before he could finish his words, Martin and Nicholson's eyes all fell on his bulging belly, and the sarcasm in their eyes and mouths almost jumped out.

Leonardo was as shameless as Martin: "Don't look at me like that. Am I an openly lacto-ovo vegetarian? For the sake of performance, I now eat beef! And I eat it raw. I have paid so much, can't I ask for something in return?"

Martin laughed: "You eat meat, you suffer, you are right."

Leonardo put his hands in front of the two bastards and patted his face with one hand: "Look, there are frostbite and small cracks caused by the cold wind. I don't need to play the victim, because I am miserable!"

Nicholson said: "What a poor billionaire."

The blow and ridicule were not strong enough, so Martin added: "A billionaire abandoned by his true love Gisele!"

Leonardo was so angry that he didn't want to talk anymore.

The three of them beat each other for a while and then followed the crew back to a nearby resort.

Winter is the peak tourist season here, and there are ski resorts nearby.

Nicholson is old and has no interest in skiing. Martin doesn't want him to have an accident in the snow and ice, so he stays with him on the crew.

The filming environment of the crew was indeed terrible, and Leonardo did not have to sell himself, but it was indeed miserable.

Every day, Leonardo had to film in the wind and snow, his face was frosted and his hair was messy like weeds.

During the dinner party in the evening, Martin also reminded him: "Have someone film the entire process of your filming. This will be more touching."

"I've been having people filming me." Leonardo glanced at the steaks in front of Martin and Nicholson and said, "Can you guys be a little more moral and throw all the beef away? I want to vomit when I smell beef now."

This was a side effect of the filming. Nicholson would not indulge him and said, "Delicious and juicy steak is my favorite. How can I change it? You have to be considerate of the old man's appetite."

Leonardo knew that it would be good enough if the two bastards on the other side didn't add insult to injury, so he simply changed the subject and asked Martin: "You want to win your second Best Actor Oscar this year with Split. I heard that the awards season has not been peaceful since the beginning, and many people want to stir up trouble."

Martin looked around and saw that there was no one else around, so he said, "It's not that many people are causing trouble, but the African Americans and demons and monsters in the circle are causing trouble."

Leonardo has been here for a while and doesn’t know much about the situation in Los Angeles. He asked, “Are they causing trouble again?”

"It's the aftermath of the last session." Martin briefly explained, "Because no black people were nominated for major individual awards in the last session, just as November began, African Americans such as Spike Lee and the Smiths announced a boycott of next year's Oscars ceremony, asking the Academy to reform and improve the diversity of the Oscars and the Academy."

Nicholson said bluntly: "These stinking bastards never think about the work, they just make a fuss first and then deal with it."

Leonardo asked, "Is it effective?"

Martin replied: "The college is committed to diversity reform." Leonardo suddenly laughed happily, pointed at Martin and said: "You bastard are in trouble!"

Martin shook his head: "It's not as complicated as you think. I have already made preparations. Do you think I am just rushing for the prize alone? There are other aspects to cooperate with."

Nicholson was surprised and asked Martin, "I know that you were conspiring with the college's executive committee at the beginning of this year. Is there something inside that I don't know?"

Leonardo said: "It started at the beginning of the year."

Martin said: "To be precise, it started when I noticed the project of "Split". Let me think about it, it should be almost three years. At that time, I was filming "The Town" in Boston. By chance, I learned about Billy Milligan. At that time, I was planning to win an Oscar. Then I contacted Jennifer Aniston, whose Plan B had a movie project. "

Nicholson heard Martin mention: "That African-American movie called Moonlight?"

“It’s not just African-American films, it’s also gay and transgender,” Martin said.

He added: "By the way, Moonlight has already started screenings in Los Angeles and New York, and it has received very good media and professional reviews."

Hearing these words, even a celebrity like Leonardo took a deep breath of Canadian cold air: "The Academy is going to carry out diversification reforms, and Plan B threw out a movie like this, and the word of mouth is very good. How can people play with this?"

Nicholson asked, "Aren't you afraid that this movie will win the Best Actor award?"

Martin smiled and said, "The Academy needs to appease the African Americans who have been making trouble for several sessions in a row, and also show its determination to make reforms in terms of diversity. What award is more suitable than Best Picture?"

Nicholson, the Oscar mascot, naturally understood the truth and nodded slightly.

Leonardo said: "This crew will be ambitious."

"Jennifer Aniston has the final say on the film." Martin said directly: "I will have a good talk with Aniston when I return to Los Angeles tomorrow and force her to focus her resources on the Best Picture."

He had done something similar once before.

Isn't it just driving two cars at the same time? Martin thinks it's not a problem.

With Jolie and Aniston together, as long as he has the slightest intention, Jolie will rebel.

After leaving Albert and returning to Los Angeles, Martin immediately asked Aniston to meet him in the hotel room.

As expected, Jolie came with Aniston.

In front of the window, Martin basked in the warm Los Angeles sun and said to Aniston: "Here's a good chance to win the Oscar for Best Picture."

Aniston is one of the opinion leaders of MiTu. She has already sensed the unusual atmosphere in the circle and the Academy, and said: "Moonlight Boy is in line with the current needs of the Oscars!"

Julie poked her gently.

Aniston came back to her senses and asked Martin, "You're not going to win Best Picture, are you?"

Martin said: "Split is definitely going for an Oscar."

Aniston stood up and took off her coat without saying a word: "Come on, let's fight. It's still the same old rule. Whoever wins has the final say."

She looked at Julie and said, "Slut, stop sitting there and come over and help me!"

Julie smiled at Martin and said, "I'm willing to help you with this kind of thing! Jane, today we'll let Martin see the results of our recent hard work in fitness."

Aniston knew about this battle a long time ago, and has been working out for it, especially practicing squats.

The purpose is to defeat the devil and gain the initiative for Oscar.

There are many ways to win an Oscar, and Martin and Aniston fully demonstrate the artistic content of each.

The latter is a good plan, but unfortunately it cannot keep up with the changes.

When the prize-grabbing campaign ended, Aniston was defeated again.

Martin once again had the initiative to choose between competitors.

Jolie helped Aniston rehydrate.

Aniston's empty mind gradually came to consciousness.

She looked at Martin, dejected for a moment: "I lost again, I'm willing to accept the loss, you can choose the winner at will."

Martin stroked her cheek comfortingly and said, "You've made great progress this time. I almost lost. Let me just strive for the Best Actor award."

After hearing this, Aniston stood up and was somewhat touched: "Martin, you are not competing with me for the Best Picture?"

Martin smiled and said, "I can't always ask you to give in."

"Thank you, dear." Aniston was excited at first, then she reacted and looked Martin up and down: "It doesn't seem right, right?"

Julie laughed so hard that she fell backwards. "Are you crazy?"

Aniston didn't want to pay any attention to this slut, and continued to say to Martin: "Your goal was originally the Best Actor, right?"

Martin admitted bluntly: "This is the only award I'm going for."

Aniston was also unequivocal and said, "You win, I listen to you, Plan B will not apply for the Best Actor project."

She spoke frankly: "In fact, the actor's acting skills are average, and he would probably be rejected if he applied. His biggest advantage is that the role meets the needs of diversity."

Julie then asked, "You should have learned about this year's seeded players in detail, right?"

Martin took the remote control and pressed the play button. The names of some movies and actors appeared on the projection screen. "As for this year, there are no particularly heavyweight movies. Let's look at the Best Actor first. Excluding Moonlight, these three are the most competitive."

He used the laser transmitter on the remote control to light up three movies one by one: "Bridge of Spies," "The Danish Girl" and "Steve Jobs."

Jolie said directly: "It will be difficult for Tom Hanks to win a third Best Actor award unless he has a huge breakthrough in his role. Eddie Redmayne just won the award last year, so his chances this year are slim. Michael Fassbender... it's too difficult for Germans to win Best Actor."

Aniston nodded slightly and looked at Martin: "Which one do you think poses the greatest threat to the Best Picture category?"

"Spotlight!" Martin pointed with his laser pointer and said, "The Oscars are the epitome of America, representing justice. Spotlight fits this kind of justice very well."

He thought for a moment and said, "You should find a way to make the voices of black people and LGBT groups louder and louder, which will help Moonlight win awards."

(End of this chapter)