America Tycoon: The Wolf of Showbiz

Clara was very aware of her position and did not want to cause Martin any trouble. She voluntarily let go of his hand, "I'll go ask the director if there's any part for me in the next film."

Blake, having dated Martin for a period as normal boyfriend and girlfriend, asked, "Dear, can my character lead a film on her own?"

In this film, she played an extremely formidable female assassin who was also the manager of the Casablanca Continental Hotel, where she would fight alongside Martin.

Martin had considered Blake's character. Unlike the former Oscar-winning actress Harley Berry, who by this point in time had no significant roles beyond Storm, and whose real standing in the industry could barely be considered second-rate.

Her own appeal was mediocre, and time and again, it had been proven that she couldn't carry a film on her own.

The John Wick universe wanted to expand, and naturally, they wouldn't consider Harley Berry's character again.

But Blake's situation was different; at 27, she was at the golden age for Hollywood actresses and was the number one Hollywood actress in terms of online followers.

Her films had a certain audience base, and with good management, making a profit was not impossible.

Blake's biggest problem was her quite average acting skills, but acting skills are not as crucial in action films, which instead needed her good figure.

The young Scarlett Johansson and her additive effect as Black Widow were well known to all.

Martin thought for a moment and said directly, "As long as your character in 'John Wick: Chapter 3' receives a good response, I'll consider making a new film with her as the lead."

Blake said, "I knew it, you are the best to me."

While walking, Martin further pondered and said, "Actually, in today's Hollywood, there are more and more films with women as the absolute protagonists, including action films. Dear, your acting talent is average, and it would be difficult for you to make it on the artistic route, perhaps the positioning of an action actress suits you better."

Blake didn't hide anything in front of Martin, "Awards don't matter, I just want to be a star, bask in glory, and earn lots and lots of money to enjoy the best life."

This aspect was very real, Martin said, "You will become even more famous in the future."

Blake laughed happily and said, "If one day you break up with Elizabeth, choose me to be your official girlfriend again, would you? Don't worry, I won't mind how many women you have on the side, even if you want to bring them along with us, I can handle it."

Martin only replied, "Things are very good as they are now."

Blake could not help but sigh; she too was one of those who had experienced the Burbank Middle School incident first-hand. How had she so obliviously given up? Really, when young, she didn't understand the importance of money and fame, only chasing the thrill of fresh love, until she finally realized it, but by then the best one had already been snatched by someone else.

Audience members for the premiere gradually entered, with guests and media reporters sitting in the front rows, and the main creative team of the film entered the screening hall last.

Amid warm applause, Martin and his group arrived at the front row.

Today at the premiere, several important Disney figures were present.

Not only did Ellen Horn, the co-chair of Disney Studios, walk the red carpet, but also Walt Disney's CEO, Robert Iger, was personally present.

The latter shook hands tightly with Martin and said, "I have read Ellen's report on the collaboration for 'Beauty and the Beast,' and many of your proposals are fantastic."

Martin smiled and said, "Actually, we could collaborate on more live-action Disney fairy tale movies."

Perhaps because of his involvement, Ellen Horn was greatly influenced; after the failure of the live-action fairy tale film "Magic Forest," which had lost significantly commercially despite having a huge investment and an ensemble of major stars, Disney Studios hadn't touched this genre again, until 'Beauty and the Beast.'

Robert Iger nodded slightly, but did not respond, his gaze, instead, turning to Ellen Horn.

Ellen Horn took over the conversation, "'Beauty and the Beast' has an important production meeting in a few days. Martin, as the producer and the second largest investor, you should attend, and we can discuss in detail then."

Martin said, "That can be arranged."

Big investment projects of Disney Studios, which also involved external financing, preferred partners like Davis Studio over ordinary investors.

Robert Iger's biggest advantage was letting professionals handle their jobs without unnecessary interference.

Whether it's Disney Studios or Marvel Studios, as long as it did not trigger Walt Disney's alarm, the head office would not interfere with normal operations.

The film screening was about to start, and everyone took their seats.

Blake moved closer to Martin and whispered about his cooperation with Disney Studios.

Martin made a few cursory remarks and reminded, "Pay close attention to the movie."

As the lights on the ceiling went out, "John Wick: Chapter 3" began its premiere screening.

It was a top-tier action visual feast.

Martin's outstanding skills ensured that the movie's fights, gun battles, and horseback scenes were all stunningly authentic and cool.

Unlike other action films that favored dizzying, rapid edits, the "John Wick" series preferred to use smooth, wide shots to give the audience a comfortable and fluid viewing experience.

These wide shots not only showcased the director's choreography skills but also placed higher demands on the actors in combat.

In the past, Hollywood action movies loved using handheld cameras and very short, quickly edited shots to create a pseudo-presence. This method wasn't bad in itself; it was a forced measure used to mask the actors' lack of genuine skill.

This wasn't the case with Martin, so the "John Wick" series often used long shots.

By the third installment, there was even a nine-minute single-take action sequence.

Its effect far surpassed those of seemingly fierce short cuts and rapid edits, thrilling the audience immensely.

Of course, these weren't Hollywood's original ideas; strictly speaking, Chad was influenced by action films from Harbor City.

In the '80s and '90s, Harbor City's action movie actors often had backgrounds in martial arts or acrobatics, unlike Hollywood, which relied heavily on editing.

The quality of the actors determined the mode of shooting action scenes.

Aside from hand-to-hand combat, the "John Wick" series' gunfight scenes were also meticulously crafted, depending largely on Martin's own marksmanship.

Thus, in the movie, Martin dispatched his enemies with divine and ruthless precision.

Three paces per kill, ten paces everyone lying down, every punch hit hard, every shot was bloody.

As for the plot, as long as the logic was passable and the fights grew increasingly spectacular, the audience loved it.

Fans who chose this film didn't expect to find life's meaning or philosophical speculation in such a movie.

In fact, once these elements were added, the film's reputation might collapse.

The only word that described what "John Wick: Chapter 3" brought to the audience was "exhilarating!"

When dealing with enemies, one must kill exhilaratingly!

With both hands, he flung throwing knives, turning a group of assassins into porcupines!

A dagger through the eye made the spine chill.

He reprised the pencil-killing technique, taking out three men with a single pencil.

Killing with horse hooves was not only efficient but also insanely cool.

Such an exhilarating film, for the American audience, was like being on drugs, ecstatically floating to a paradise.

When the film ended and the credits flashed on the screen, the audience, one and all, was electrified, unable to contain themselves—the applause was like a super hurricane's waves, both wild and enduring!

The film might not be very reflective, but the viewing process and the immediate aftermath left the audience extremely exhilarated. What a thrill!

The main creative team stood up amidst the crazy applause; Martin first embraced Chad, saying, "See that? They love your movie!"

Chad was very pleased and excited, yet clear-headed, and responded, "No, they love you!"

As the director and producer of the movie, after letting go of Martin, he hugged each principal crew member, loudly thanking everyone.

Martin then called everyone on stage for a bow.

After three rounds of bows, the applause finally began to subside.

The North American screening tour for "John Wick: Chapter 3" had just begun.