MTL - American Fame and Fortune

 Chapter 111 Finding the Way (Please subscribe)

 Marietta, Clayton Community.

Fifteen-year-old Lily got off the school bus and heard the convenience store owner Nani shouting: "There is an express package for you, from Los Angeles."

"Los Angeles?" Lily knew who sent it, so she ran over and found two boxes, picked them up and left.

The big box was a bit heavy, so Nani lent her the cart to push the goods and asked, "That idiot Martin Davis?"

Lily put the box away: "Yes, it's that idiot."

 Pushing the cart, he arrived at the door of his house. In James's yard next door, Hall was digging a hole in the front yard, with cardboard at his feet.

Lily asked loudly: "What else can you do besides digging holes, you idiot?"

Hall is still digging: "Wait for him to come back, fall in and break his leg."

 Children of the Carter family have always been unpretentious in expressing their feelings. Lily said: "Dig deeper, wait for that idiot to come back, and let the earth not break his legs."

 The box was moved into the house, and Lily went to return the cart. When she came back and unpacked it, there were only two items, a beautifully crafted animal tusk accessory and a relatively primitive bison horn.

There was a piece of paper mixed in. Looking at the crooked letters on it, Lily knew it was written by Martin.

Each of the four siblings has a share of animal fangs, but the horns are used as raw materials for handicrafts.

 Leave her alone with Lily Carter.

Lily threw off her long legs, ran out like flying, came to the yard, and shouted to the next door: "Idiot, stop digging the earth! Fill in all the holes you dug!"

Hall turned back: "Are you stupid? Just now..."

 Lily resorted to killing her: "If you don't fill the hole, I will tell Elena. What do you think she will do?"

Hall turned back in frustration and waved the shovel to fill the holes. He dug too many holes in the yard and wanted to give them to that bastard.

 Have to fill it all in.

Lily returned to the living room, took out all the horns, placed them on the table, and found a set of carving tools, wondering what to carve first.

 After carving it, mail it back.

Lily’s eyes fell on a thick, long and slightly curved bison horn, and she immediately thought of a good idea to make a special horn carving.

 It was carved into the shape of Martin.

 “I am a genius!” She laughed happily.

 …

 Los Angeles, Century City.

Martin received a call from his agent Thomas and drove over in a hurry.

 As soon as I entered the company lobby, I found that there were many young men and women in their 20s. Some of them looked familiar, and they were obviously customers of the company.

 Thomas was waiting for Martin and waved to him when he saw him.

 Martin went over and asked, "What's going on? Is the company going to do team building? Or is it going to be a big party?"

As he spoke, his eyes fell on the young man next to Thomas, a Latino.

Thomas introduced: "This is Oscar Isaac, also my client, Oscar, this is Martin Davis."

 Martin shook hands with Oscar and exchanged a few words of courtesy.

 The relationship between the two is relatively peaceful, because their positions are obviously different and there is basically no resource conflict.

 Martin quickly scanned the hall on the first floor and found six or seven handsome brown-haired guys. These were his competitors within the company.

Of course, it is inevitable to take a few more glances at the young actresses.

 Some of them are in excellent shape.

 Martin asked again: “What are young actors and agents gathering here to do?”

Thomas simply said: "Many film and television production companies in Hollywood have replaced their new digital management systems. In order to facilitate the recommendation of actors, the company needs to update your information, one of which is digital photos and images."

Oscar asked at this time: "We are not the only young customers of the company, right?"

Thomas said: "Stars don't count. Those who haven't really become popular yet, you are the most valued group. When the company recommends young actors to the production company, it will give priority to you."

 Oscar saw a female Latin actor: "I'll go over and say hello."

 Seeing that no one was around, Martin said in a low voice: "Which **** are our competitors?"

Hearing us, Thomas became serious and pointed his finger quietly: "Do you see that handsome blond guy who is shorter than you? His name is Mike Vogel. He has been a boxer. The company's positioning of him is basically the same as yours. He has already Starring in three films: "Skateboard Mania", "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" and "Wuthering Heights", he has accumulated a certain degree of popularity."

He moved his fingers slightly: "The one with long hair on the left is called Joe Anderson, who has appeared in "Subway" and "Drawing the Dead". On the right, the two brothers and sisters are together, Eric Lively, his father Earl Ni Lively is a senior actor and producer in the industry and has very wide connections.”

 Martin asked: “Is that his sister next to you?”

"Blake Lively." Thomas warned: "You can be friends with these brothers and sisters, but don't mess around. Their dad is not simple."

He looked and saw no other person: "Originally, Adrian was the focus of the company's resources, and we were planning to let him collaborate with Anne Hathaway on a project called "Death Party." Now there's no need to think about it. "

Martin nodded: "Are these people ranked ahead of me in terms of resources?" Thomas thought about it carefully: "You starred in "Zombie Gigolo" at the North American box office, and you also starred in the first male role in "Horror House of Wax Museum". The upper management knows that you have Ms. Meyer’s recommendation, and except for Mike Vogel, the others are not as good as you.”

 Martin glanced at Mike Vogel again and asked, "Does his agent have a separate office?"

 Thomas was heartbroken: "Yes." He quickly changed the topic: "If you can win the Saturn Award, your priority will not be worse than his. There is still hope for nomination, but it is too difficult to win."

While the two were talking, WMA board member and senior partner Jim Witt came down from upstairs, looked at the temporarily arranged image collection room, found Mike Vogel and chatted with him for a few words.

Martin was too far away to hear clearly, but he could tell that he was encouraging Vogel.

Martin's name was called from the other side of the image collection room. Martin straightened his clothes slightly and entered the collection room. Photography and photography were required to be done without makeup, and no makeup was allowed.

 Martin usually doesn’t wear makeup and takes photos very quickly.

Jim Witt stood next to Thomas and nodded slightly when he saw Martin: "Are you Martin Davis?"

 Martin said with a smile: "It's me, good afternoon, Mr. Witt."

Jim Witt said: "I met Susan the day before yesterday, and she mentioned you. You performed very well during the filming in Australia."

Martin could tell that Jim Witt had a relationship with Susan, and said: "Susan is a very professional producer and taught me a lot on the set. I gained a lot from this shoot."

 “Do it well.” Jim Witt encouraged him and left the hall on the first floor.

 Other people in the hall looked away from Martin.

Martin seemed unaware and responded calmly.

 After Oscar Isaac finished collecting the image information, Thomas verified it carefully, and the latter sent the former away.

 Thomas called Martin and went to the office partition.

Martin asked directly: "How is the Best Young Actor award going?"

“Lions Gate communicated with several judges, and I contacted the two reviewers through the company’s relationship.” Thomas has done a lot of work in the past few days: “The chance of getting nominated is very high, and it is too difficult to win the award.”

 Martin asked: “How much authority does Weiss-Craven have?”

Thomas was surprised: "Can you get in touch with Craven? In terms of horror films, his advice has a decisive effect."

 Martin shook his head: "What I want to ask is whether you have any channels with the company."

"I don't have it, the company must have it." What Thomas said was very realistic: "But the company will not use such important favors and resources on the Saturn Award for Best Young Actor, let alone an actor of your level. Input and output are not proportional.”

 Martin thought for a while and then revealed a little more: "I'll try other channels."

 Thomas immediately thought of Louise below Martin: "Call me when you need something."

Getting in the car, Bruce asked: "Where to go?"

 Martin took out a pen and notebook from his storage box and said while writing, "Send me to Sherman Oaks."

 Bruce started the car and said: "One to two, over time, you will be useless."

 Martin is majestic and heroic: “Are you kidding me, two more won’t be a problem.”

 Halfway, he called Louise: "How are things?"

 Louise said: "Kelly and I are back, come here quickly."

"on the way."

The car stopped at the entrance of the manor, Martin took the key and entered alone. Louise and Kelly were sitting at the bar drinking.

 The cocktail made by the former—expansion screw.

Martin went to the bathroom to clean his hands and came back to replace Louise. He took gin, violet liqueur, ice cubes, lime and Gatorade and made a new cocktail.

 “Welcome to taste, under the platform.”

 Louis took a sip and said, "Refreshing and intoxicating, not bad."

 Martin brought another glass to Kelly: "Have a taste."

Louis said softly: "Kate came to Los Angeles and started preparing for the prize at the end of the year."

 Martin knew what she was talking about Kate Winslet: "So early?"

"It's not early. Many people prepare a year in advance and even move their families to Los Angeles for a year or more." Louise slowly turned her wine glass: "Kate has a friend who is engaged in fashion design and is also British, named George. Na Chapman.”

 This name is known to Martin, Weinstein’s wife.

Louise's words continued: "Georgina is now Harvey Weinstein's public lover. They may get married after Weinstein's divorce. She will hold a large fashion party in Beverly in a few days. Craven worked with Weinstein a lot and I’m sure he’ll be at Georgina’s party.”

She said emphatically: "I only know Wes Craven at best, and I can only bring you into the party. It depends on you."

 Martin thought for a moment: "Try it. There is always hope if you try. If it doesn't work, I have tried my best."

He had no moral integrity and grabbed Louise with one hand and Kelly with the other: "If there is no way out, rich woman, take care of me!"

 (End of this chapter)