America Tycoon: The Wolf of Showbiz

Damien asked, "Has 'Border Killer' started filming?"

"Just started," Villeneuve rubbed his temples, "the leading actress, Alexandra Daddario, is troublesome. Her acting isn't great, and in action scenes, her large movements easily distract the audience, shifting the focus away from the film itself."

Damien, who had also experienced Martin forcing actresses into the production, said, "Well, as long as the actresses are passable. With investors and producers like Martin who just arrange a few beautiful actresses and rarely interfere with other aspects, where else in Hollywood can you find such a relaxed production environment?"

Villeneuve, recalling his partner Taylor Sheridan's new idea, said, "I also want to continue collaborating with Martin, and it would be great to get him as the leading man."

Their collaboration on "City Thief" had already finished screening in North America and was nearing the end of its overseas run, achieving tremendous commercial success.

The final North American box office was 223 million US dollars, slightly less abroad, yet to break 200 million US dollars, with a global total of 411 million US dollars.

It was about time, and guests gradually made their way to the theater.

Led by Martin and Damien, the main creative team of the production entered last.

Silsa Ronan came over and automatically followed by Martin's side, "Teacher."

Martin nodded and asked with concern, "Did the audition for 'Beauty and the Beast' go well?"

"With your recommendation, I could directly participate in the third round of auditions. The screenwriter is Greta, the choreographer is Mandy Moore, and one of the producers is you, so I'm very confident," Silsa replied.

Martin said, "I will also be there during the third round of auditions."

Silsa smiled, having learned a lot of tricks from her teacher, "That way I can win fair and square."

The group then entered the screening hall, and as the audience applauded, no one spoke further.

After a brief media event, the main creative personnel of the production team took their seats in the front row.

Martin was seated next to Silsa Ronan and on the other side, Clara.

Knowing the close relationship between Martin and Silsa, Clara spoke little with Martin beyond normal social interaction.

However, she took the chance to secretly slip a note with her new home address into Martin's pocket while sitting down.

Martin could visit whenever he wanted.

Martin put away the note without saying much.

A few months ago, through Ellen Horn, she had recommended Clara to the "Avenger 2" production team.

Clara, after auditioning, easily defeated a compatriot and secured the role of one of the Korean female scientists.

In Korean media, Clara had already become an international movie star.

In the rows behind, the extremely tall Carly Kloss arrived late, continuously apologizing, and found the seat next to Taylor.

Taylor asked, "Why are you so late?"

Carly Kloss replied, "My agent called last minute, asking me to come back early tomorrow for a show."

The lights gradually dimmed, and the screen flickered to life, Taylor nodded, "Let's watch the movie."

The movie opened with a traffic jam and a dance show, which was also the first meeting between the male and female leads.

After watching for a while, Carly Kloss whispered, "Taylor, did you notice that the heroine is quite a bitch?"

As what Katy Perry termed "America's top bitch", Taylor certainly noticed, saying, "The heroine appears to be pursuing her dreams, but actually... I cannot comment."

Carly added, "Look, for her new love, in such an important event, she hasn't even broken up yet, but she's already throwing a look at her boyfriend and running off to find her new love."

She crossed her arms, "We are all bitches too, but we would never do something that bitchy."

As the scene of the male and female leads breaking up played, Taylor couldn't help but say, "The heroine is too much, just as the male lead's career is taking off, she starts to complain. Why? Because she can't find that sense of psychological comfort in being with a loser anymore. Before, the male lead was also a loser, and she can't stand seeing him succeed, and she finally ruins his career."

Carly, familiar with the entertainment industry, easily empathized, "It's all masked under the pursuit of dreams and art."

At this moment, as the heroine's solo act failed and she returned to her hometown with a broken heart, Taylor whispered, "This film is a bit weird."

Towards the end, the male lead pulled the heroine back into her artistic dreams, and unsurprisingly, the heroine left the male lead to pursue her dream and succeeded, even marrying a producer.

Carly said, "This ending is not at all fairy-tale like, it's very Hollywood."

But Taylor understood, "Didn't you notice? Between love and dreams, the heroine chose her dreams, not the man representing love…"

Carly had an epiphany, "That's what women like to see."

Taylor said, "Probably many female audiences like it, and male audiences too, since the heroine is essentially a bitch, and it's lucky for the male lead to leave her."

As the film approached its final part, Carly turned to ask, "How about the musical parts? You are the professional."

"The choreography and design are good, and both leads performed well," Taylor had a say in this field, "Martin's dancing is more impressive than his singing, with professional-level skill; the heroine's singing and dancing are actually better than Martin's, setting aside the star effect."