American fame and fortune

In Warner's No. 1 booth, many senior executives from Warner Bros., including Warner Bros. CEO Barry Meyer, Warner Pictures President Alan Horn, DC Creative Director Orlin, etc., all watched intently. The Dark Knight showing now.

Behind them, there are also crew chiefs such as Martin and Nolan, as well as preview guests specially invited by the crew such as Jack Nicholson and Warren Beatty.

Everyone's energy is concentrated on the movie.

The effects presented by The Dark Knight are so amazing that they far exceed those of ordinary superhero movies.

Although dark, heavy and depressing, it is full of charm.

Like a stunningly sexy beauty wearing a tight black leather jacket and holding a whip in hand, everyone could tell that she was black from the inside out, but they just couldn't help but want to look at her, and they had to stare at her.

What brings this feeling is not Warner and DC’s signature character Batman, but the Joker!

Almost everyone who watched the film had a similar thought. The film's number one protagonist was not Batman at all.

Bruce Wayne is just a tool, a tool for the clown!

At the end of the test screening, the picture on the curtain went out, and after the lights were turned on, warm applause erupted in the pull-out room.

People behind, left and right looked at Nolan and Martin.

Everyone is sure that these two really inject soul into a comic book movie.

The former uses a camera, the latter uses a crazy performance.

"Chris, this is a true masterpiece. I am 100% sure that it will push comic-book superhero movies to heights that have never been reached before!"

Barry Meyer believed in his own eyes and judgment. He first came over to shake hands with Nolan, and then shook hands with Martin: "Your performance, I...I can't describe it, I can't find the right words, there are too many words of praise in English." There is no way to express the shock brought by your performance and role!"

Martin grinned: "I think so too."

The weird and evil smile that suddenly bloomed in front of him made Barry Meyer unconsciously let go of Martin's hand, subconsciously took a step back and said, "You are a good and dedicated actor."

There was something he was not suitable to say in public, and he planned to tell Charles Rowan later and ask the crazy actor in front of him to see a psychiatrist as soon as possible.

Alan Horn finished talking to Nolan at this time, came over to face Martin, and said: "It is a big regret of mine that I couldn't invite you to star in "Terminator 4"."

The two had some disagreements over this project, but they never fell out completely.

Martin even considered that if Allen Horn really wanted to do something, he would go the Cody Horn route and do it directly.

Now that Christian Bale has joined the cast of "Terminator 4", the conflicts between the two parties have faded over time, and that conflict has not harmed the core interests of both parties.

Martin smiled and said: "It's still a long time, and there will always be opportunities for cooperation in the future."

Alan Horn also laughed. Stars like Martin are valuable in his eyes.

Orlin, who had been on the set for a long time, came over and bumped fists with Martin and said, "Man, you've posed a problem for DC. What should we do with the character of the Joker in the future?"

Martin said half-jokingly: "If your script is suitable, you can come to me at any time."

Orlin, the DC director, thought a little too far: "You have created a crazy classic character that will be difficult to surpass in the future."

Martin shrugged: "Continue to take the realistic route."

Orlin nodded slightly: "It's a pity that Director Nolan will not consider the Joker for his next film."

Outside the cast and crew, Nicholson sighed and said, "This guy is a jerk, but he's got a real talent for acting."

Warren Beatty knew he was talking about Martin and the Joker, and responded: "If it weren't for a comic book superhero movie, this character would definitely deserve a Best Actor award."

Nicholson agreed: "Martin has put so much effort into this role, and the effect is obvious." He turned to ask: "What about Best Supporting Actor? Martin, this bastard, already has a Best Supporting Actor nomination and a Best Supporting Actor nomination." Being nominated for the leading actor is considered a qualification, and the character in this movie is really outstanding."

Warren Beatty said: "There is no problem with the performance or the role, and it is even much better than many performances that won the Oscar for Best Actor, but the type of film is a problem."

Nicholson nodded: "Let's see how he works later. After all, this is the Oscars."

"Yes, after all, this is the Oscars." Warren Beatty himself works in the Academy and is a core member of the old white core. He has seen all kinds of things about the Oscars in recent years too clearly: "Character acting is only the most basic, operation is That’s the key.”

A staff member from Warner came over and handed out a questionnaire to each person. The questionnaire only had two items. They were to rate "The Dark Knight" internally and write down the most interesting points in their eyes.

Warren Beatty didn't hesitate at all and gave it an A+. On the highlight of the film, he only thought about it briefly and wrote down one word - clown!

He turned to look at his old buddy Nicholson, and the answer was exactly the same.

All questionnaires were taken back by Warner staff and handed over to the crew producer Charles Rowan.

This concludes today's internal audition.

Warren Beatty had something to do and left the Warner Building first.

Nicholson and Martin entered a reception room and chatted briefly for a while.

"You did really well. At the same age, I couldn't do what you did." Nicholson said: "Martin, you bastard, I don't know how to describe it."

Martin said: "You don't have the right adjectives? I believe that Jack, who is full of talent, will definitely be able to say the best sentences."

Nicholson pushed up his brown sunglasses and said, "Why did I believe your lies last year and play such a damn game with you?"

"Because it's fun." Martin said plausibly: "You need fun, I will help you provide it."

Nicholson said: "Well, teasing public opinion and the public is indeed a bit of fun. It is more fun than Leo staying in a mental illness center to suffer."

Martin couldn't help but regret: "This guy is not crazy."

"I think you're going crazy." Nicholson patted Martin on the shoulder: "If you can't hold on any longer, go see a psychiatrist. Don't hold on."

Martin was helpless, spread his hands and said, "Am I that fragile?"

Nicholson laughed: "I think you will be admitted to a mental illness center earlier than Leo." He returned to the topic: "Let Warner and the crew arrange an exclusive interview program as soon as possible."

"It's been arranged," Martin said.

Nicholson was not polite to Martin: "It's fun, but I want something more fun."

The old bastard had nothing to say to his best friend, and Martin agreed: "Let me think about it and see where I can find something more fun."

Nicholson was about to leave and sighed: "Without Meryl, there will be a lot less fun."

Martin reminded: "You have Naomi Campbell."

Nicholson gave him the middle finger and said, "It's free for you."

Martin sent him down, and when he came back, he found Nolan and Emma Thomas, both of whom seemed to be in a good mood.

Charles Rowan was there too, holding a questionnaire for an internal preview.

Martin asked: "It looks like our internal test screening was quite successful?"

Nolan seemed somewhat relaxed: "All the guests at the internal preview gave us an overall rating of A+!"

Charles added: "A total of 23 people participated in the test screening, and the most interesting thing about 17 people was the clown."

Martin breathed a sigh of relief: "Our work results have been initially recognized, and our hard work has been rewarded."

Nolan nodded frequently: "I can feel that we are getting closer and closer to success."

The commercial response to the previous film "The Prestige" was not good, or even a little bad. If this one is not successful, it will really be doomed.

Charles Rowan asked: "Have you negotiated with Jack?"

"No problem." Martin said: "Jack thinks it's fun, but he wants something more fun as a reward. I'm worried to death."

Charles Rowan thought for a moment and said, "Warner Brothers can also provide you with some help when necessary. I can still make the decision on this."

Martin smiled: "I won't be polite to you when necessary."

Charles Rowan said: "The internal test screenings of the film have received an excellent response. We must release this news as soon as possible. The next promotion will be divided into two parts, conventional and unconventional."

Nolan said: "Martin and I have communicated everything."

Martin also made an OK gesture.

Charles Rowan said: "The test screening test results will be officially released to the media tomorrow, and a new movie trailer will be released at the San Diego Comic Con. It will still focus on the duel between Batman and the Joker, and there will also be a viral copy. The gifts of traditional marketing will be sent to major entertainment media."

Martin added: "Nicholson will be on Warner TV's Helen show this week to completely change the perception of my version of the Joker."

Nolan said: "Your meeting with Bale was ahead of Helen's show. It's coming up at San Diego Comic-Con, and both of you are going to be there. It's your first meeting since the filming of The Dark Knight. Batman and the Joker will be there." Let’s start a head-on confrontation.”

Martin was mentally prepared and said: "I have no problem here."

Nolan nodded: "I have already communicated with Bell."

Several people discussed for a while and left the office together.

When going out, Nolan and Charles Rowan walked in front.

Emma Thomas deliberately took a step behind and asked Martin in a low voice: "Where is your friend Mene? He hasn't answered my calls recently. Do you know where he has gone?"

Of course Martin knew, but he could only say vaguely: "I haven't contacted him since we separated in New York. I don't know where he went."

Emma Thomas complained: "This guy..."

Martin left the Warner Building, asked Bruce to contact Ivan, and then reported to the psychological clinic on time, continuing to paint the character's personality that caused psychological problems.

Martin will suffer from clown syndrome for the next six months.

Relying on the powerful media owned by Warner Bros., it is easy to create momentum in this regard. Heath Ledger had already finished filming another movie, and he suddenly created a similar situation.