America Tycoon: The Wolf of Showbiz-Chapter 879 - 843: The Path to Becoming a Demon Amidst Social Turmoil

In the Davis Estate, a small party was taking place.

Leonardo looked at Martin curiously, "You've been so secretive lately, not even coming out for drinks."

Martin coughed, "I've been feeling a bit unwell, and it's contagious. I didn't want to infect you all."

Nicholson asked, "It's not serious, is it?"

Martin waved his hand, "It's nothing major, I am completely healthy now."

Nicholson regretfully said, "I was hoping to call you out for some fun, everything that's been happening in Los Angeles recently is so interesting."

Leonardo said, "Buddy, you missed a great show."

Martin said, "I've watched the coverage on newspapers, television, and the internet, it was indeed spectacular."

Nicholson added, "It's a pity Michel Brian is dead, otherwise there would have been more drama."

Leonardo saw clearly, "If she hadn't died, who knows to what extent North America would have been stirred up, some people in Washington would have gotten involved."

Martin said, "So, Michel made a very wise choice to commit suicide to avoid more trouble."

The three scoundrels laughed together.

This glaring suicide was indeed too convincing!

At that moment, Bruce came in from outside, holding a stack of newspapers.

Nicholson curiously asked, "Old Cloth, what's the fun?"

"It's related to Michel Brian," Bruce glanced at Martin, and seeing no objection, he directly said, "From the two people involved in the Ukraine protests, one was Michel…"

Leonardo took over, "The other one is the fashion sect hierarch from France, Brunel, I know him."

Nicholson nodded, "I know Brunel too."

Bruce said, "The French authorities have just started investigating Brunel, and he hung himself in his Paris residence."

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Leonardo was surprised, "Committed suicide? And by hanging too…"

Nicholson said, "Really lacks creativity."

Martin remarked, "They moved so fast, cutting off the hands that were showing."

Leonardo asked Bruce, "Are you sure it was suicide?"

Bruce replied, "The French held a press conference announcing that Brunel's death was a suicide, and his family has accepted this outcome."

Nicholson hit the nail on the head, "I guess the relatives took over Brunel's entire estate."

Martin said, "When it comes to suicide, France is no less efficient than America."

Leonardo said, "I was thinking about going to Europe to watch the drama, but now there's nothing to see."

With one good play concluded, Nicholson was waiting for the next show when he suddenly changed the topic, reminding Leonardo, "Didn't you and Martin have a bet? About who would make another achievement at the Oscars first."

Leonardo recalled the matter, corrected, "It's not about who makes another achievement at the Oscars first, but he wants to win Best Director, and I plan to win Best Actor again, see who gets it sooner."

Martin denied, "It was clearly about who could win the Oscar for Best Actor again sooner!"

Leonardo frustratedly said, "You're planning to be a director and you can't have bigger ambitions?"

"That's the Oscar for Best Director!" Martin really wanted to flip off Leonardo's face, "Director Scorsese took how many years to get the Oscar for Best Director, David Fincher spent how many years? Even Spielberg took over 10 years, and George Lucas hasn't touched the Best Director award to this day…"

Leonardo didn't miss the chance to tease Martin, "You'll find a way."

"Is the script for the film you are planning to direct complete?" Nicholson immediately interjected, cutting off Martin's excuses.

Martin nodded slightly, spoke to Bruce who then went to the study and brought back a script written by the Bradt Team.

Nicholson took the script, flipped through it, and after a short while, said, "True to the Trio of Scoundrels' style, resorting to clever tricks, overly simple settings, minimal characters, and the plot... well, the plot is somewhat interesting, but it's more about pandering to the current social atmosphere, focusing on a theme of women saving themselves."

Leonardo also showed interest, took the script, quickly flipped through it, and shared his views, "The choice of the female lead is crucial."

The old pervert immediately focused on the core, "The actress must have an extraordinary appearance and figure."

Martin said, "We are on the same page."

Nicholson remarked, "Scoundrels always share the same views."

The three discussed Martin's movie, and Leonardo even mentioned, if he had time, he could also visit the set to direct a short segment.

Martin, who didn't seem particularly invested in the film, agreed immediately.

After Leonardo and Nicholson left, while Lily and Elizabeth were still out, he called Blake Lively.

The latter's injuries had fully healed, and she had resumed her fitness, swimming, and surfing training.

Additionally, after nearly a year of meticulous management, Blake Lively's Twitter and Instagram followers had skyrocketed, making her reputation as a sensation spread across America.

In Hollywood, she was one of the actresses with the most online followers.

The following morning, Martin rushed to a meeting at DC Films.

"Joker" had been officially initiated, and DC Films had hired screenwriters to present an initial creative draft of the script for discussion with Martin, the lead actor and producer, and Nolan, the producer.

The head of DC's screenwriting team, Scott, the president of DC Films, Kanbintan, and representatives from the investor and production company Warner Bros., all appeared in the meeting room.