America achieves both fame and fortune

Chapter 215 The Fanatic

The red carpet at the Sunshine Theatre was almost entirely occupied by Martin's fans, with light boards and posters held high, as dense as plants in a tropical rainforest.

Generally speaking, most people who follow celebrities are young people.

Especially films like those featuring jeans.

But there was also a large group of middle-aged and elderly people on the side of the red carpet.

They held up specially made posters and banners.

"Martin, you are a hero!"

"Support the heroes of Los Angeles!"

Like Menez, Martin has also become a favorite among some middle-aged and elderly people.

Among these people, there are also fanatics.

The Burbank High School incident truly brought Martin into the public eye and expanded his public influence.

So when Martin got out of the car and walked onto the red carpet, the atmosphere was as enthusiastic as a tsunami.

Screams, shouts, and even excited cries came flooding in.

The latter statement came from middle-aged and elderly supporters who believed it was truly remarkable that Martin had overcome his pain and psychological trauma to reappear in public.

Martin waved frequently to both sides.

When he reached the middle section, he saw an old woman with white hair.

This is the person who comforted him at the entrance of Burbank High School.

Martin immediately went over, opened his arms, and hugged the old woman.

"Thank you, thank you for your comfort." Martin's words were sincere, as if they were entirely true: "You helped me truly get through this."

The old woman smiled and said to Martin, "It's good that you've made it out."

Martin turned around and gestured for the media reporters to look over so they could take photos of him with the old woman.

Photojournalists took photos one after another.

Martin returned to the red carpet and, as he approached the media area, encountered a group of die-hard fans led by Rachel and Phoebe.

With Jessica's help, the fan club prepared a special gift.

Rachel gave the unanimous command, shouting, "Begin!"

Hundreds of fans simultaneously pulled out cans of Coca-Cola, opened them one after another, raised their glasses to Martin, and drank together.

"Cola Cult!"

Emily, who was mixed in with the crowd, shouted loudly, and both sides of the red carpet erupted.

"Cola Cult!"

"Master Martin..."

Similar screams continued to erupt.

Martin simply walked over, took an unopened can of Coke from Rachel, opened it, and took two sips.

He then handed the Coke to Bruce and walked into the media area.

Since receiving the key to his honorary citizenship of Los Angeles, Martin has rarely appeared in public.

At that moment, a large group of reporters surrounded them.

However, Martin only accepts interviews from official media outlets designated by the production team.

He was interviewed by an acquaintance, Helen from WarnerMedia.

She asked, "How does it feel to be the leader?"

Martin said very seriously, "I have absolutely no idea how to be a cult leader."

Helen then asked, "Can I join the Cola Cult?"

Martin waved, and Bruce immediately handed Helen a bottle of Coca-Cola, saying, "You've joined."

Helen couldn't help but laugh.

Another commotion erupted on the red carpet as Blake Lively strode into the media area.

Helen immediately pulled her over and asked, "How was it playing a couple with Martin in the film?"

Blake stared intently at Martin: "You can't imagine how lucky we are. It's like the goddess of fortune has smiled upon us. Martin and I are a perfect match, with an exceptional understanding. No matter what we do or say, we're always on the same wavelength."

Her sycophantic remarks were direct and blatant: "Martin is my idol, and I really hope to work with him again, in any way."

Helen thought to herself, "You were just short of kissing me."

Martin ended the interview at the appropriate time and posed for a photo with Blake in front of the backdrop.

Blake reached out and grabbed Martin's arm tightly.

The camera flash kept turning on.

In this era, aesthetic standards are still quite normal; everyone likes to look at handsome men and beautiful women.

A few minutes later, the two entered the movie theater.

Blake, still holding Martin's arm, asked as they walked, "I called you last night, but you didn't answer?"

Martin said, "I was so tired from the flight that I fell asleep as soon as I got to the hotel. I slept like a log."

Blake was concerned for him: "Are you working too hard? You need to take a break."

"Yeah, it's exhausting." Martin thought to himself, how could he not be exhausted? With several juicers lined up, even a steel man would be squeezed into molten iron.

He said with a sense of helplessness, "There are always endless things to do. At this stage, I dare not relax. If I don't move forward, I will fall behind."

Blake understood the pressure of this line of work and wanted to help Martin relieve that pressure, but after thinking about it carefully, he realized it wasn't appropriate. For a moment, he didn't know what to say, so he could only hold Martin's arm even tighter.

As she approached the cinema entrance, she remembered something important and extended an invitation in advance: "My 18th birthday is in late August. Could you come to my birthday party?"

Martin declared confidently, "I swear to God, I will be there."

The two entered the cinema lobby, greeted the rest of the film crew, and sat down in adjacent seats.

The main members of the film crew entered the venue one after another.

April, America, and Alexis, the three female protagonists, came specifically to express their gratitude to Martin.

They were among the 16 people Martin directly rescued.

After the Burbank incident, the atmosphere among the four female leads, including Blake and April, improved considerably. They were no longer at odds with each other in private and were starting to resemble good friends.

As time goes by and they grow as individuals, they will probably realize that the little squabbles that happened on set were nothing at all.

As they get older, who knows how many hands will reach out and tear them apart.

After the routine Q&A session between the film crew and the media and audience, the film officially began screening.

This is a film about girls' friendship. Although the released version has many more scenes with Martin Scorsese than the initial cut, his screen time is ultimately limited and does not make the story unbalanced.

The four girls are closely connected by jeans, corresponding to four stories: reality, first love, first loss, and first encounter with tragedy. These are experiences that many people are going through or have gone through.

If a film can evoke emotional resonance from its target audience, it will undoubtedly be a success.

Moreover, the film became widely known because of Martin Scorsese.

Those who came to see the film because of Martin Scorsese will not be disappointed. Every frame of Scorsese's film is the most handsome, worthy of being used as computer wallpaper.

In the audience, some people exclaimed, "This film is worth the ticket price just for seeing Martin and Black."

Blake Lively is currently at the most charming age for blonde women, and even though her appearance is naturally more mature, she still looks incredibly youthful.

As for Martin, his brief appearance was captivating and impossible to ignore.

Therefore, when the subtitles appeared, the entire audience gave them a warm round of applause.

The entire cast and crew stood up and applauded.

Hearing the thunderous applause, Blake couldn't help but turn around, then embraced Martin, and asked, "We did it, didn't we?"

Martin replied, "We will definitely succeed."

After the premiere, the audience gradually left the theater.

The main crew members were also preparing to leave.

Blake said goodbye to Martin and, accompanied by his agent, arrived at the main entrance of the theater.

As soon as he stepped out, a large number of fans surrounded him, asking for autographs.

Entertainment reporters and paparazzi nearby raised their cameras to take pictures.

Blake was momentarily flustered at first, but with the help of his agent and several security personnel, he quickly calmed down, took a pen, and signed autographs for fans.

Everyone was surrounding her, and this feeling of being at the center of the world could be intoxicating for newcomers.

Even after they got into the car, fans still blocked the front and back of it, chanting Blake's name.

The paparazzi nearby also caught up with them.

Blake suddenly felt that college was meaningless; all she wanted was this kind of life tonight.

A successful film can change people's choices and destinies.

Martin returned to the Four Seasons Hotel and had just entered his suite when he received a call from Blake Lively.

"I've made my decision!" Blake wanted to share it with Martin immediately: "If this film is a success, I won't apply to college. I want to be a star like you."

Martin didn't say anything biased, simply replying, "Discuss it with your family."

Blake said, "I'm home. I'll call you again tomorrow."

Martin put his phone away, thinking he could finally get a good night's sleep, but then the phone rang again.

It was Wes Craven calling; the old man invited Martin to go wash his face with him.

Martin, of course, did not refuse. After making some simple modifications, he went to the side entrance of the hotel, waited for a slightly dilapidated minivan to arrive, and got into the car.

Aja and Zomi were both there, and the four of them headed straight to their usual spot.

It was another refreshing night.

As soon as it was light, Blake came downstairs and sent his brother Eric out to buy a bunch of newspapers and magazines.

She didn't have time for breakfast; she grabbed the newspaper and went back to her room to look for news about jeans in the summer.

"This is a truly enjoyable movie, and the young actors all delivered impressive performances."

Blake was quite pleased with the New York Times' short commentary.

The Hollywood Reporter praised the two actors, saying, "The films always become especially captivating when Martin and Black are on screen together."

After reading some newspapers and statistics, Blake called Martin. As soon as he answered, she eagerly said, "Martin, have you seen it? The media reviews are all positive; the film is getting great word-of-mouth!"

On the other end of the phone, Martin sounded a little breathless: "Yes, the jeans have a great reputation, the box office won't be bad, Blake, you're going to be a star!"

Blake, a self-proclaimed simp who considered herself intimately familiar with her idol, noticed Martin's unusual voice and couldn't help but ask, "Your voice sounds strange. Are you sick?"

"You must be punished!" Martin loosened his grip, increasing both the force and speed at the same time.

Julie became even more excited, even fanatical: "Tell me, how many women have I cheated on!"

I recommend this book, "The Joy of Directing You Don't Understand." Synopsis: "Director, I want to make movies!"

"Oh, stand up to talk, the floor is cold~"

This is a multi-female lead entertainment novel, with Sisi, Mimi, and Gal Gadot already in the lineup. The main character is currently working in Hollywood…

(End of this chapter)