America achieves both fame and fortune

Chapter 432 Technology and Ruthless Work

On Long Island, New York, two newly built roads near the dock area were licensed by the film crew for use in filming some street battle scenes even before they were officially opened.

Because of Martin, many entertainment reporters and even some social and political news reporters came to Media Day.

Martin performed all of his own action scenes today.

He climbed high and jumped low, using bayonets, pistols, automatic rifles, and sniper rifles all at once, single-handedly storming into the safe house where Ivanov was hiding.

Even a layman could see that Martin was extremely skilled, with precise tactical movements, clearly indicating that he had undergone extensive training.

In this scene, the products of HK company, as the sponsor, once again stole the show.

When Martin stormed in from the outside, he used a G22 sniper rifle, an HK416 carbine, and a USP pistol.

Hoffman, who came from Hong Kong to visit and film on site, was extremely satisfied. The guns looked good, the people looked good, and the various tactical maneuvers looked good. The visual effects were exceptional.

As for the performance of the firearms, that's secondary.

As the script supervisor claps the clapperboard, filming begins for another scene.

Martin quickly changed his pistol magazine and rushed into the house.

The young actor Evans, who plays Ivanov, ran away as fast as he could.

Martin raised his pistol, and with a gunshot, Evans fell to the ground.

He watched Martin approach and shouted, "It's just a dog, I'll pay you back, I'll give you the money..."

Without uttering a single wasted word, Martin blew Ivanov's head off with a single shot and strode away.

Chad was very satisfied and shouted, "Great, that's the feel! That's a pass!"

This shot once again highlights the element of dogs and showcases the film's action style: crisp and clean!

The crew then moved to another factory for filming, giving the actors a longer break.

Martin went to the temporary media area, let the reporters take pictures, and then went to the rest area to rest.

Bruce then came over and said, "Kim and the others are here."

"Let them come over." Old Brooks had told Martin yesterday that the Kardashian sisters were coming to visit the set.

Out of respect for Old Brooks, Martin would also chat with them for a few minutes.

As for hype and such, when has he ever cared about it?

Bruce made a phone call, and Kim and Kohler came over from a distance, followed by a middle-aged woman.

At first, Martin thought she was the Kardashian sisters' assistant or a handbag carrier, but after a few glances, he realized she wasn't.

Bruce was also a little surprised and said, "Following behind is Chris Jenner, Kim and Khloe's mother."

Martin looked at Bruce with a strange expression.

Bruce knew him well and quickly said, "It's not what you think, don't talk nonsense."

"What did I think?" Martin retorted. "You're the one with the ideas, but you're blaming me."

He shook his head: "Old Bu, you've fallen from grace."

Bruce didn't want to explain anymore. The more he explained to Martin, the more new terms Martin would come up with, so he simply kept quiet.

While Bruce was still some distance away, Martin pressed on: "With your background, you'd be the perfect male lead template in the San Gabriel Valley Industrial Park! When we get back to Los Angeles, should I get Jenna to come over and have him adapt you into a movie? We could collect royalties."

"Doesn't your background seem more suitable?" Bruce finally couldn't help but say, "I've even thought of a name for you: Martin's Hollywood Life!"

Martin didn't reply, but stood up and took a few steps outside.

Jin quickened his pace and, before he even got close, called out loudly, "Martin, it's been a long time!"

Martin shook her hand and casually remarked, "Kim, you're even more beautiful than before."

Compared to their last meeting, Kim had grown considerably larger. Martin didn't know whether it was from training or from advanced technology and ruthless skills.

Kim introduced the two people behind her: "This is my sister Khloe, and this is my mother Chris."

Martin greeted them one by one and chatted with them for a few minutes with a smile.

Because the film crew wasn't shooting at the moment, reporters were allowed to take photos.

Over in the media area, many reporters using long lenses were snapping photos of this area.

Kim specifically chose the film crew's media day to visit the set.

Neither Martin nor the crew seemed to mind, as the crew could also benefit from the media buzz.

Since the videotape scandal, Kim has been a hot topic in entertainment media and on the internet, completely overshadowing Paris Hilton.

After exchanging a few polite words, Martin said to Bruce, "Old Bruce, you and Kim and Kohler can go around and have a look around."

Bruce nodded and led them elsewhere.

Many of Martin's stories end with Bruce, such as those concerning Ivan and the King videotape scandal.

Bradley got out of a trailer, approached Martin, and asked, "During dinner yesterday, you mentioned that you had just acquired the rights to a novel?"

Martin rummaged in his bag, took out "Prince of Thieves," and handed it to Bradt: "Take a look first, and come up with a preliminary plan for the adaptation."

"I've read this book." Bradett's reading is more extensive than Martin's: "It touches on some community conditions in the Boston area. After this film is finished, I'll go to Boston to do some on-site research."

After thinking about it carefully, he said, "The social background of the novel is quite realistic, and I think the background of the script should not be divorced from reality either."

Martin nodded: "Have your agent discuss salary and other issues with Jessica later. The studio will also allocate some initial funds."

Bradley replied, "I'll call my agent right away."

Twenty minutes later, the assistant director came to inform Martin that he had entered the set and was continuing filming.

Before noon, the Kardashians and their two daughters, having already made their mark on the set and in front of the media, were about to leave when a little girl who had arrived later asked Martin for a photo and autograph.

"My name is Kendall, Kim and Khloé's sister." The girl, who looked to be around ten years old, was much slimmer than Kim and Khloé. "Martin, could you sign my T-shirt?"

"No problem." Martin first had Bruce take a picture of him and Kendall together, then took the pen Kendall handed him and signed his name on the back of her white T-shirt.

Kendall asked Martin to sign her chest, but Martin wasn't stupid; how could he possibly agree?

When Bruce returned after seeing them off, Martin gestured to his chest and said, "This family is full of shrewd people; even their teenage girl has a million tricks up her sleeve."

Bruce said, "Kohler is slightly better."

Martin cautioned, "Don't let them skin you alive and devour you."

"How could that be?" Bruce understood the implication in Martin's words and said, "Don't forget what I used to do, deal with them, ha..."

Martin said, "Of course I know what you do, Sophia's..."

Bruce turned and left, vowing never to speak to Martin again that day.

In the afternoon, Martin had fewer scenes than in the morning; he spent most of the time waiting.

The scenes filmed on set also mainly featured flashy cars.

Even before its release, the film recouped its $1250 million investment, all sponsored by GG.

Martin's performance was very serious, and Chad's direction was also very serious.

The plot revolves around dogs and cars, so Cadillac's demise doesn't seem out of place.

Martin was filming a cheering scene when Taylor Swift and her agent arrived on set.

After the scene was filmed, Martin introduced them to the production team and Chad, and also talked about the film's songs.

The specifics still need to be discussed between the production team and Taylor's side.

Martin only made an introduction; he wouldn't interfere if the two sides couldn't reach an agreement.

Taylor's agent went to talk to the production team, while she stayed in the break room chatting with Martin.

"How much longer can you stay in New York?" Taylor asked.

Martin calculated: "I can finish filming my remaining scenes in ten days at most. After that, I'll go back to Los Angeles; there are still many things to take care of there."

Taylor frowned: "We haven't spent enough time together, so you can't inspire me. It's very difficult for me to use you as a theme to create a good song."

Martin asked, "Where do you spend most of your time?"

Taylor scratched his ramen-noodle-like hair: "Nashville, that's the mecca of country music."

Martin remembered that the place across the street was a rural village.

Taylor felt she should take the initiative, since she wanted to ride on Martin's coattails: "I can go to Los Angeles. I saw the special feature on your new movie, The Dark Knight. Your Joker is amazing, captivating."

"Thank you," Martin said politely.

Taylor asked, "Am I honored to attend the premiere of 'The Dark Knight'?"

Martin had multiple premiere guest invitation slots available, which he couldn't possibly use, so he said, "Give me your contact address, and I'll have someone mail you an invitation later."

Taylor didn't think much of it and left Martin his home address in Nashville, saying, "I'll stay in Los Angeles for a while longer, get to know you better, and inspiration will come naturally."

Martin said with a smile, "I really look forward to being the male lead in your song."

Taylor was also very much looking forward to it. Although she couldn't think of anything too specific, she felt that she would gain a lot from writing songs for Martin.

The production team has reached a preliminary agreement with Taylor's agent, but the specific terms will be discussed in detail later.

The film's theme song and end credits song have not yet been decided, and it's also impossible to determine which song best suits Taylor's style for the time being.

On the way back, Taylor and her agent talked again about writing songs for Martin.

The manager said directly, "This is a great opportunity for you. If managed well, your next album will receive more attention."

Rural Mei is gradually broadening her horizons and thinking: "I won't let opportunities slip away."

Taylor planned to bake some snacks for Martin and the cast and crew, to make a good first impression.

In the following days, Martin received pastries from Taylor twice during filming, and many people on the crew praised her as a girl next door.

That afternoon, after filming wrapped up, the main cast and crew held a meeting at the studio. Martin came out a little late.

Once in the car, he felt like he'd forgotten something important, so he asked Bruce, who was driving, "Is there anything important I haven't done?"

"Didn't you go to see Angela and KK?" Bruce replied casually.

Martin said, "The night you went to meet Kohler, they came to the hotel to see me." He thought of Angela and KK, and then suddenly remembered that day in the hotel lobby: "Leonardo has been in a mental hospital for over a week, and I forgot to call him to ask how he is doing."

(End of this chapter)