America achieves both fame and fortune

Chapter 192 is written in a realistic style, expressing longing for one's younger sister.

Boston, Grand Hyatt Hotel.

In a business meeting room, Martin Scorsese met a young actor who shared his name.

He has a reserved demeanor; aside from being somewhat handsome, he's otherwise unremarkable.

Just like many of the ordinary detectives he saw at the police station that afternoon.

The two had already greeted each other, and Scorsese went straight to the point: "What are you doing in Boston?"

"I want to get the role of Colin Sullivan." Martin, aware of the production schedule, made no secret of his desire: "I'm confident in my acting skills, and I want to get your approval in the audition. Even if there's only a one percent chance, I'll give it my all."

He selectively shared his real experiences: "I came from the slums of Atlanta and saw more drug dealers and gangsters than PDs. I lacked this kind of experience, so I specifically asked my agency to contact BPDs and join them to experience it firsthand."

Understanding gangsters and experiencing life in the BPD—isn't this just an alternative version of Colin Sullivan?

Scorsese was almost constantly surrounded by Martin's name at the crew meeting, which naturally left a deep impression on him. As a veteran director, he knew the importance of investors.

Forget about film production, they're even counting on investors to keep pouring money into the film for awards.

He then asked, "You're not from Boston? What's your accent?"

Martin truthfully replied, "I've been training recently, and I've had some intensive training since coming to Boston."

Scorsese nodded to himself; the actor's serious attitude was impeccable.

At that moment, he seemed like an examiner: "Any insights?"

Martin recalled the films he had seen: "They were very different from the characters in the media, and even more different from those in police and gangster movies. They were just ordinary people, not particularly skilled, always swearing and making vulgar jokes, sometimes not following the rules when handling cases, and some even had psychological problems and needed counseling..."

Scorsese nodded slightly. The style of the original Hong Kong films was not suitable for North America.

Too romantic and poetic.

Scorsese's chosen style is realism, which coincides with Martin's words.

"Have you read the script?" Seeing Martin nod, he went straight to the point: "Perform a scene where you abandon your undercover identity and choose to take down the main villain. I am Frank."

Martin briefly prepared himself before launching into an explosive performance.

After the performance, Scorsese nodded and said only one sentence: "Remember to attend the costume audition for the film."

"Okay." Martin knew perfectly well that he had Scorsese's approval.

Scorsese came over and shook his hand: "That's all for today."

Martin took his leave.

Scorsese sat back in his chair and began to consider.

Without a doubt, the other party is a young actor who is proactive and serious about his work, and his acting skills are also quite good, definitely above the standard he requires.

The only downside is that he's not as famous as Matt Damon.

Allen knocked and came in, asking, "How did the talks go?"

Scorsese said, "It's better than I expected. He comes from a humble background, came to BPD to experience life there firsthand, and his acting is decent. Not bad."

Allen, knowing him, asked, "You're hesitating."

Scorsese nodded: "Not as famous as Matt Damon."

"Let's stick to the facts." Allen sat down on a nearby armchair. "That kid's working hard to prepare for the role, and what's Matt Damon doing?"

What kind of employees do bosses like? Donkeys that willingly pull the millstone!

Even an old-school director like Scorsese appreciates actors giving their all in preparing for their scenes. After a moment's thought, he said, "You should inquire about it."

Allen took out his phone, made a few calls, and said, "Damon is in Los Angeles, getting ready to support Harvey Weinstein's wife's fashion show."

"Investors Dyson Pictures back Damon." Scorsese is also greedy; he wants everything.

Allen said, "Damon is almost 35 years old, which is different from Colin's age setting. Dingon is more suitable to kill Colin."

Scorsese said, "Good idea."

Wouldn't that solve the problem? And all the investors would be in place.

Ellen quickly went downstairs, returned to her room, made a phone call, and within minutes, Mene entered her room.

The next morning, a satisfied Allen solemnly promised Menne that as long as he was available whenever she called, she would guarantee him an important supporting role.

As the casting director, Allen had complete control over this role.

Under Menez's new verbal onslaught, she repeated what she had said to Scorsese the night before.

Although the veteran director gave excellent feedback last night, Martin continued to experience life with the special operations team, just like he had done in the past few days.

Menez arrived at noon that day and informed Martin of the relevant information.

"Thank you for your hard work." Martin glanced at Mene's slightly swollen lips. "This time, I'm so glad I had you."

Mene wiped his lips: "It's nothing, boss. This is something I'm good at. I didn't get anything from licking before, but this time I even got an important supporting character."

Martin said, "Let's work together."

Menez was well aware of his own limitations: "I don't aspire to be a leading actor. I'll be content if I can earn a stable income and reach a minor role in Morgan Freeman's company when I'm in my fifties or sixties."

Martin said, "You'll see Morgan Freeman on the set of 'Wanted' later."

As a veteran supporting actor in Hollywood, the old man has a certain appeal to middle-aged and elderly audiences, and his salary is not high. Before Martin came to Boston this time, Louise had already extended an invitation to Morgan Freeman.

Martin Scorsese and others stayed in Boston for a week before returning to Los Angeles to continue working on their characters and the script.

During this period, Martin and Scorsese had several more exchanges.

With the film's potential to win the next Academy Awards at stake, Scorsese is striving for perfection, and filming won't begin until the summer.

Martin has plenty of time to film "Wanted" first.

After twenty days of living in BPD, it was time for Martin to say goodbye and leave.

The public relations office hosted a farewell reception for him.

Because Martin had treated them so many times, these guys felt they had to reciprocate, especially since it was using public funds.

At the party, Martin clinked glasses with Jack, John, and others, and drank heartily.

Everyone at the party came over to take photos with Martin, hoping that if Martin became a big star, they would have something to brag about while criticizing Fuck.

At the end of the party, Bruce appeared, bringing a souvenir specially prepared by Martin.

Martin first approached the police chief and presented him with a crocodile tooth pendant in a gift box: "A souvenir."

The bureau chief declined, saying, "How can that be?"

Martin raised his voice and explained, "This is made from the teeth of a large saltwater crocodile that I legally hunted while filming in Australia. It's just a simple handicraft. I brought it over as a testament to my friendship with BPD."

The bureau chief accepted it.

Martin gave away dozens of crocodile tooth pendants in one go.

After the party, on the way back to the hotel, Martin specifically said to Bruce, "Bruce, send a message to Australia and ask them to send another batch over."

There's no way around it, I have too many friends, and I don't have enough pendants to give as gifts.

Martin gave the remaining few to Menez: "Take them back and give them to your friends and family."

Back at the hotel, Martin went to bed early because he had drunk quite a bit at a business dinner.

Bruce and Menez went to the bar downstairs.

The two of them each ordered a beer and started drinking and chatting.

Bruce fully acknowledged Menez's statement: "Man, you did a really good job this time."

Menez said with great emotion, "Before I met you and the boss, I slept with countless old women and got nothing but a little money. After meeting you and the boss, everything changed. Now I have a certain reputation and a little money."

Bruce clinked glasses with him: "It turns out that people with a skill are better off."

Menezes completely agreed: "I've lost count of how many older women I've been with to develop my current skills."

Bruce pulled out a bottle of Tiger Balm that Martin had given him and handed it to Menne: "If you encounter someone who forces you or goes too far, this is the magic cure for them."

Mene unscrewed the cap, smelled it, and was about to pour it into his mouth.

Bruce quickly pulled him back: "Use it in a pinch."

"Okay!" Menne screwed the cap back on, put the bottle in his pocket, and said, "Paris Hilton has been eyeing me ever since the last premiere. I reckon that besides creating hype, she might also miss my sharp tongue."

In the past, Bruce would have thought Menez was bragging.

Now he thinks it's normal. Kim Kardashian has told him more than once that Paris is not your average womanizer.

Menez said, "Paris wants to force me to use the miracle drug you gave me without paying!"

This reminded Bruce of Kim Kardashian's sister.

Kohler's are perky too!

Bruce quickly shook his head, stopping his wild thoughts, while cursing Martin inwardly, blaming it all on that rotten guy!

The following morning, Martin and his two companions left Boston and took a flight back to Los Angeles.

When I got off the plane and arrived at the apartment, I was surprised to find that I didn't see the fat landlord.

Martin asked the tenants and found out that Antonio had gone to a club party.

Ten years ago, that club required a million-dollar asset as an entry requirement.

Upon reaching the second floor, the door diagonally opposite opened, and Jessica came out. She greeted them first, then said, "Martin, Thomas told me this morning that you should call him when you get back."

"I understand." Martin took out his phone, waited for Old Brooks to open the door, and entered the apartment.

The apartment was spotless; Jessica and Emily, who followed them in, had cleaned it specifically the night before.

Thomas answered the phone and immediately said, "Martin, great news! The 'The Departed' production team officially notified me today that we need you to come to your studio for a screen test on March 22nd, in full makeup!"

Martin breathed a slight sigh of relief: "This time hasn't been wasted." He then asked, "What about the competitors?"

Thomas simply stated, "I specifically asked Louise, and she will be serving as an executive producer on the show. Your biggest competitor is Matt Damon, but Scorsese himself prefers to cast him in another important role, Dingon, the one who kills Colin."

(End of this chapter)