America achieves both fame and fortune

Chapter 758 Plastic Sisters

The photo studio was set up like a bank when four people wearing skull masks suddenly burst in.

Martin turned his AK rifle around, smashed the security guard to the ground with the butt, and shouted, "Stand up! All of you, stand up, hands up!"

Many people immediately stood up and raised their hands high.

After all, the money belongs to the capitalists, but your life belongs to yourself.

Martin didn't stop, with the butt of his gun on his shoulder, he jumped onto a desk, kicked the bank manager who was trying to press the alarm, grabbed the female manager's assistant next to him, dragged her over and threw her on the ground.

He pointed his gun at Alexandra Daddario and yelled at the bank manager, "The vault keys, or I'll blow her head off!"

The bank manager unbuttoned his shirt, took off a silver necklace with the bank vault key hanging at the bottom.

"Stop!" Director Denis Villeneuve yelled, halting filming. "Reset!"

Seven or eight people entered the set and recreated the bank as it looked before the robbers broke in.

Director Villeneuve approached Martin, pointed to his gun, and gestured to show how he held it, saying, "Your actions with the gun just now were a bit too professional. You looked more like a well-trained SWAT officer or soldier than a robber."

Martin nodded and asked, "More brutal and wild?"

The shoot had just begun, and Villeneuve felt there was no harm in trying out different styles: "Sure."

Martin glanced at the black-painted AKM in his hand, closed his eyes and thought for a while. While the crew was recreating the set, he picked up the gun and tried a few charging positions. Suddenly, he remembered the legendary shooting techniques of the Africans and immediately changed his style.

Villeneuve had just sat down in the director's chair when he looked up at Martin and found that he had completely changed, as if he were a violent man who had grown up on the streets of a black neighborhood.

Ten minutes later, filming resumed.

After only one take, Villeneuve called it a pass.

The crew then spent the entire time filming the scene where Martin leads a group of four to rob a bank.

Even with a mask on, Martin still brought the character to life vividly.

After filming seven scenes in a row, the focus shifted to the female lead. Martin temporarily left the set and went to the director's monitor to remove his wig and observe the filming.

Villeneuve was a little nervous and turned to look at Martin.

Martin waved his hand and said specifically, "I'm just learning how to direct; you can shoot however you want."

Villeneuve continued his work.

Filming began quickly, and the camera focused on Alexandra Daddario.

Martin kept looking at the monitor, and the camera's close-up shots kept highlighting the female lead's figure.

Alexandra was dressed in a well-fitting business suit, with a full bust, a slim waist, long legs, and a shapely bottom.

Compared to her figure, her acting skills are only average.

However, it's sufficient for this role.

During a break in filming, the original author, Chuck Hogan, found a place to rest.

Facing Martin, he was somewhat excited: "I finally see the film being shot."

Martin picked up on the complaint in his voice and replied, "The film is scheduled for release next year."

In addition to the clause stipulating that Martin would star in the film, the adaptation contract signed by both parties also stipulated that the film must be released before 2015.

Compared to traditional Hollywood studios, Davis Studios is much more ethical.

It's quite common in the industry for projects to be shelved for ten years without being filmed.

Chuck Hogan said, "I thought that once you got the rights, you would immediately invest in filming it."

Martin explained simply, "Adapting a screenplay requires location scouting, scriptwriting takes time, project approval involves finding a suitable director, raising funding, and so on—all of these take time."

He looked at the original author and emphasized, "Chuck, you're in too much of a hurry."

Upon hearing the seemingly casual remark, Chuck Hogan suddenly realized that the person sitting next to him was no ordinary person but a Hollywood mogul. He quickly suppressed his displeasure and said with a smile, "Sorry, Martin, I was indeed too impatient. I haven't been sleeping well for the past year, which has made me irritable."

Martin nodded slightly: "Be patient. To ensure the quality and quantity of the film, we need ample time for development."

"Yeah." Chuck Hogan smiled and left.

The assistant director then came over to inform Martin that they should get ready to film.

Martin took the black AKM and went back onto the set to continue filming the bank robbery scene.

At noon, the crew wrapped up work on time, and everyone left the studio one after another to pick up their meals from the food truck outside.

Alexandra automatically followed Martin and got into the rest trailer with him.

Bruce was very perceptive and closed the car door from the outside.

Martin set his plate down and said as he ate, "I observed your performance carefully from the director's seat this morning, and your acting has improved a lot."

"I've filmed a few horror movies, so I have some experience and insights." When Alexandra laughed, her icy blue eyes resembled a husky trying to please its owner. "My acting wasn't very good before, so there's a lot of room for improvement."

Martin laughed: "Just do your best, this leading lady won't be difficult for you."

Alexandra kicked off her high heels, moved her stockinged feet toward Martin, and smiled alluringly: "I'll definitely do my best."

She remembered something and asked, "Martin, do you remember Catherine?"

Martin thought for a moment, then remembered and said, "Your sister, Catherine Daddario?"

"Yes, that's her." Alexandra, the older sister, was worried sick about her younger sister: "Catherine also chose to become an actress, but she hasn't had any suitable roles and is now just a background character in some film crews."

Martin understood what she meant and said, "I'll keep an eye out for suitable roles."

He scrutinized Alexandra, then recalled Catherine's appearance, and said directly, "You two sisters look alike, so there will be conflicts in your roles and acting styles. The roles that suit her will also suit you."

Alexandra paused for a moment, then quickly understood and said with a smile like a puppy, "If there's a suitable role, of course choose me first. If I don't want it, then give it to Catherine."

Faced with this fake sisterhood, Martin naturally sided with Alexandra, saying, "I'll give you the roles that suit you, and how you allocate them is your business."

Alexandra put down her knife and fork, carefully wiped the grease from her lips, and came up behind Martin: "You must be tired from filming this morning? Let me wash your face for you so you can relax?"

Martin got up from the dining table and sat on the sofa to the side, saying, "Let's wash our hair."

"Okay." Alexandra opened the refrigerator, took out a bottle of cold mineral water, unscrewed it, poured half of it into the electric kettle, and started boiling it.

Once the water boiled, she poured it into a cup, added cold water, tasted it, and found the temperature was just right.

Next, of course, we'll use both types of water together.

After lunch break, Alexandra needed to reapply her makeup.

Fortunately, it was a modern drama, and the two actors' scenes were all filmed after 3:30 PM, giving the stylist ample time to redo Alexandra's look.

Martin didn't need to; he wore a skull mask throughout the bank robbery scene.

Many people in the crew could tell what the two had done at noon, and they couldn't help but feel envious and jealous.

Jeremy Renner specifically sought out Martin, humbly asking, "Could you teach me the secrets to picking up girls?" He sighed, "I'm currently pursuing a Canadian model, but things aren't going too well."

"I have no idea how to pursue women." Martin, adhering to his three no's principle, said half-jokingly, "Actually, I only did one thing: I showed off my strengths and advantages, and those pretty girls came to me automatically."

Jeremy Renner frowned: "Strengths? Like Chris Evans?"

"Who is he?" Martin felt the name sounded familiar, but couldn't remember it.

Jeremy Renner said, "The replacement actor Marvel found after you turned down Captain America."

Martin waved his hand: "No one is a substitute. I never considered playing Captain America. Kevin Feige couldn't afford my salary."

Jeremy Renner deduced from rumors within the industry that Martin's strengths and advantages definitely surpassed those of Chris Evans.

He asked, "What are your advantages and strengths?"

Martin stated directly: "Physical appearance, money, fame, resource promises..."

Jeremy Renner suddenly realized that with all that he had in Hollywood, why bother chasing women? Countless beauties would automatically flock to him.

In this industry, everyone knows that to gain something, you have to give something in return.

Jeremy Renner glanced at Martin, sighed inwardly, and said, "No comparison, absolutely no comparison!"

Martin patted Jeremy Renner on the shoulder and said, "The Avengers are out now, Legolas, you're about to face the problem of countless women throwing themselves at you."

Jeremy Renner shook his head: "Too bad I'm not Iron Man."

The most popular character in the Avengers is Iron Man, who is the true core figure.

"I don't recall Canada having any supermodels." Martin has the authority to speak on this matter, having personally mentored too many supermodels. He encouraged his co-star, saying, "Trust me, when you go to pursue a girl again, her attitude will change."

Jeremy Reyner can only give it a try.

The assistant director came over to inform Martin and Jeremy Renner to get ready to go on stage.

The two put on skull masks, picked up black AKMs, and went into the film set together.

The bank robbery scene may only last a few minutes in the film, but Villeneuve planned to film the scene for three days.

Filming began quickly.

Martin went into the bank vault, picked up a bag and stuffed it with stacks of US dollars, as if he were buying goods at a wholesale market.

He was quite adept at this kind of robbery.

However, the afternoon shoot did not go particularly smoothly. Perhaps because she ate too much at noon, Alexandra Daddario's performance declined, and two shots required multiple takes.

While filming the scene where she opens the vault, she suddenly burped twice, causing her to feel a bit nauseous about the seafood she had eaten for lunch.

After Villeneuve called a halt to filming, Alexandra had to ask to go to the restroom.

After returning, he gradually felt better and the filming was not delayed too much. The crew wrapped up on time in the afternoon.

Martin had been in a relationship with her for several years, and he took her directly back to his hotel room.

The two had just finished dinner when Alexandra received a phone call and told Martin, "Catherine is coming to visit the set in a few days."

(End of this chapter)