America Tycoon: The Wolf of Showbiz-Chapter 947 - 876 Breaking Through Oneself_2
Chapter 947: Chapter 876: Breaking Through Oneself_2
Chapter 947 -876: Breaking Through Oneself_2
David Finch smiled, “I guess ‘Split’ should be the last time I film this kind of movie. With the limited career span I have, I want to try out more different genres.”
Krull looked at Martin, “In the shooting just now, I saw you switch through at least four different expressions in a short time, like four completely different people. That must be a challenge for you, right?”
Martin nodded, “Extremely difficult. It’s nearly seven or eight totally different characters. I’ve made extensive preparations for this. From the time the script was being written, I’ve been looking for cases of multiple personality disorder, carefully studying over fifty cases, and for each personality of the male lead, I conducted meticulous analysis and thought. I filled two big notebooks with notes, and that’s how I managed a performance that went reasonably smoothly.”
Krull asked, “Which of these personalities do you find the most difficult to portray?”
Martin said, “So far I’ve shot Patricia and Hedwig, and both are very hard. Patricia is a female, Hedwig a precocious ten-year-old, roles that I’ve never encountered before. It’s not easy, especially when performing solo, to maintain their internal connection since they live in the same body.”
“You can definitely tell that you’re thoroughly prepared,” Krull added, “Your performance just now was astonishing.”
David Finch joined the conversation, “Actually, Martin still has a lot of potential in acting, which I plan to fully tap into during the rest of the shooting.”
Martin spread his hands, “David, you’re making it sound so scary!”
He intentionally created some promotional hype, “Playing this role and only getting paid for one film’s worth, I am really at a loss here!”
Krull and David Finch both laughed out loud.
After the interview was over, York found Krull and provided him with some stills from the set and a few newly designed posters and other promotional materials.
Krull left the set and went back to the newsroom; starting to work overtime that evening, he first organized the interview recordings, then matched them with the stills and posters, taking two days to write up a feature article.
“Variety” is a weekly magazine, not like the Grammys or the Oscars and other major entertainment events, with only one issue coming out every week.
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After several careful revisions by Krull, the feature interview was published on the front page of the new issue of “Variety.”
At the same time, the first poster Martin shot for “Split” also became the cover feature of this issue of “Variety.”
The cover slogan focused on promoting the film.
“‘Split’: Martin Davis’s Ambitious Work that Breaks Boundaries!”
The report detailed the content of the film and published the feature interview with Martin and David Finch.
This caused a strong reaction among movie fans; after the online edition was posted, the number of fan responses was exceptionally high.
“Really looking forward to Martin’s new film.”
“I hope Martin can showcase the characteristics of multiple personalities, not just scratch the surface.”
“It’s a challenge of the century; I believe Martin can handle it!”
“Split” quickly captured the interest of movie fans, and many of them remembered the name of Martin’s new film.
The crew’s shooting schedule was still ongoing. David Finch’s filming plan was not laid out by scenes but by each of the male lead’s personalities.
Like the parts Martin had already completed, starting with all the female personality’s scenes, followed by the child’s, and then the fashion designer’s.
This effectively lowered Martin’s acting difficulty, preventing him from getting caught up in character confusion.
In real life, chaotic thoughts and personalities are present, but for a movie to be recognized and receive high ratings, everything from the plot to the character’s personalities must be logical.
Without logic, it’s a flop.
Martin had transformed into a trendy man, far easier to play than the female and child personalities.
He was often in contact with the fashion circle; over the years, he had more than just friendly interactions with Carolina Kurkova and Angela Lindvall.
Even after the two got engaged, they would still sometimes call on Martin for a bit of mischief.
As a fashion designer, Martin had seen plenty, making the role second nature to him.
Nonetheless, easy as it may be, he couldn’t skip his midday foot massage and reflexology.
Ana De Armas, after lunch each day, would take the initiative to enter Martin’s trailer to help him relax and let off the pressure.
At night, Anya Taylor Joy would occasionally reach out to Martin for an outing to continue rehearsing the roles of the male and female leads.
These were all very helpful for the job.
The former allow Martin to throw himself into the performance with great vigor.
The latter’s rehearsals make the lead roles so well-practiced that shooting usually concluded in one take.
Of course, Martin was a man of discernment who recommended Ana de Armas to a project at Disney Studios.
As long as her basic acting skills were sound, there wouldn’t be much issue in her securing a lead role in a moderately low-end project.
Martin had plans for Anya Taylor Joy early on.
After slaying a dragon, it is inevitable for any person or organization to evolve in the direction of becoming a dragon themselves.
…
At the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, in the top-floor private room.
The scene involving the male lead’s murderous personality and the female lead had just finished rehearsal.
Martin, treating her like a beloved lover, carried Anya into the bath, placing her in the bathtub.
Anya pulled him in after her with a backward motion.
Martin adjusted the tub so that his raised back rested comfortably against it.
Anya sat in front of him, leaning back into Martin’s arms, and said, “I’m only 18 this year, and I don’t plan on dating anyone until I’m 24.”
Martin understood her message, “You can find me anytime during this period.”
“Of course.” Anya turned around, kissed Martin on the neck, and said, “I’m giving you the best years of my life, do with them what you will.”
As an actress with no backing and no confidence, Anya was far more direct than born-into-the-industry stars like Blake Lively and others.
Just as he admired a certain spirit in Jolie and found himself influenced by it, Martin equally appreciated this simple and straightforward style, saying, “Every man loves an 18-year-old.”
Every female star has only a fleeting moment of being 18, but Hollywood is filled with 18-year-old actresses.
Anya’s laughter rang out crisp and clear; her youth and beauty were her greatest assets, and besides these assets, she had nothing else.
But Martin thought of sisters from his past life who almost turned into goldfish, emphasizing, “One thing you should remember, don’t get cosmetic surgery or diet to the point of looking like a skeleton until you’re 25.”
Anya touched her collagen-filled face and responded, “I’ve got it, no surgery, no dieting, just maintain how I look and my figure now.”
Martin nodded in satisfaction, then began to talk business, “This film will probably wrap up all shooting by mid-December. Do you have other roles lined up after that?”
“Out of luck.” Anya expressed a hint of emotion, “Of the several auditions I attended, the best I did was advance to the second round, and I was eliminated in the first round of most.”
She spoke earnestly, “It requires too much for a female actress to get resources in Hollywood; auditions often come with strings attached, and I was naturally eliminated for refusing those terms.”
The downfall of Harvey Weinstein only made Hollywood’s climate slightly better; perhaps those who liked to assert power toned it down a bit, but the nature of this industry won’t change.
Martin didn’t beat around the bush and directly said, “Take some time to go to a bookstore and buy a novel called ‘The Queen’s Gambit.’ My studio plans to adapt this novel into a series, and we are already writing the script.”
Given Anya’s circumstances, with no alternatives, she firmly memorized the name of the novel, “Which kind of chess? I’ll start learning in advance.”
Martin said, “Chess, it’s an absolute lead-type project. Attend the audition, and if the conditions are right, you’ll be the lead actress.”
Hearing this, Anya was unexpectedly elated, turning to Martin excitedly and grabbing his arm.
“Don’t get too worked up, there’s another project,” Martin continued, “A low-budget horror thriller movie, also centered around the female lead. I think you’d be perfect for it.”
Anya’s hands trembled with excitement.
The lead in a series, a female lead in a movie, and projects centered around the lead character.
Her 18-year-old self exchanged for all these—it was more than worth it.
Anya’s head sank beneath the water.
