Hollywood Road

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"Of all your works, the style of "Sin City" is the most unique, because their visual style is bold and very different from the same kind. From the first sight that year, I was caught by the story. I like all These interconnected stories, love stories surrounding the dark city, and I think the city itself has become a character!"

Frank Miller agreed with these words Murphy said, but was not moved.

His idea is very simple. There is no need to give up his work. He has always insisted on this idea and always rejected Hollywood's adaptation of his comics because he believes that the adaptation will destroy the style of the comics.

In that case, it would be better not to adapt.

Murphy was not in a hurry. Everything he did before was to pave the way. After leaving a good personal impression on Frank Miller, he knew how to convince Frank Miller that he had to show the other party the overall concept.

"Fran, I hope you can spare five minutes," Murphy said earnestly. "Look at a video I made, a short film based on the comic style of "Sin City"!"

There was a moment of silence, and Frank Miller nodded lightly, just for a few minutes.

Murphy beckoned to Paul Wilson, and Paul Wilson immediately walked over with a briefcase.

After taking the briefcase, Murphy took out the laptop inside, turned it on, and placed it in front of Frank Miller. Regardless of whether it was the place where the party was held, he directly clicked on the short movie stored on the desktop.

Frank Miller was sitting on a chair, and the first frame of the video appeared. He straightened up immediately and fixed his eyes on the computer screen.

In the black and white tones, a bright red came out...

This is simply a recurrence of a comic scene in "Sin City"!

The killer on the roof and the woman in the red dress were bathed in a drizzle and kissed in the cold wind, which seemed to have brought the only little warmth and romance to this troubled world.

However, with the sudden penetration of the black and white bipolar pure color picture, this precious moment instantly turned into a poignant conspiracy...

Seeing this, Frank Miller was immediately aroused. The short film was very short and ended soon. He propped up his body, reached out to press on the notebook touchpad, and chose to replay it.

This is not a movie at all, it is a comic!

If "Sin City" needs a visual style, it must be this style!

Frank Miller watched the short film blankly. Although he didn't want to admit it, he was fascinated!

He slowly raised his head and set his eyes on Murphy again, unable to believe that the other party could shoot such a scene!

But seeing the confident and sincere smile on this young man’s face, Frank Miller suddenly realized that this director named Murphy Stanton has extraordinary creativity, at least for his comics!

Although Frank Miller did not say anything, Murphy could see his recognition of this short film and immediately said, "In my imagination, if "Sin City" is adapted to the film, there is no need for a screenwriter. Comics are the script. , We only need to do a bit of editing! I think the three stories of Crime City, Sniper and Huang Bastard can be used as scripts to guide filming!"

Frank Miller suddenly felt tempted, but he still looked at the other side in silence. After so many years of persistence, how could he easily change.

"Fran, I think your help is indispensable for the adaptation!" Murphy did not stop either. He was firm. "You must participate in the filming and production of the film throughout. Your participation in filming can play an important role in being loyal to the original. ! I don’t want you to be a manga writer or producer, but to appear in the crew as an associate director, so that the actors and crew can hear your on-site guidance..."

Upon hearing this, Frank Miller was convinced that the other party was really sincere, and that he really wanted to shoot the film in the style of comics.

But he still didn't say anything. The other party is the winner of the Saturn Award for best horror film. Yes, he has not seen the film he directed or understood his experience.

Murphy pushed the notebook to the other side again, "Fran, we don't have to finalize cooperation now, I ask you to seriously consider it."

He also wanted to say something. Someone was getting closer and closer from a distance, and they were already close.

"Oh, isn't this Murphy?"

The person who came by had seen it once before, William Morris’s agent Martin Miller, "Ah, and Frank."

With that said, he walked to the table and looked at the notebook in surprise. Frank Miller seemed to know him and pointed to the chair beside him, "Sit down, Martin."

The things that should be said have been said, Murphy has no need to stay, stood up, and said, "Fran, I have something to talk to, so let's leave first."

He nodded to Martin Miller again, "Goodbye, Martin."

"Goodbye, Murphy."

Watching Murphy and Paul Wilson walk away, Martin Miller tilted his head and glanced at Murphy's notebook, and asked curiously, "Do you know him?"

"Just met." Frank Miller buttoned his notebook.

He picked up the notebook and stood up, "I have something to do and need to go back soon. I'll talk another day, Martin."

"Okay," Martin Miller said politely, "I'm waiting for your call."

Frank Miller leaves. Martin Miller sits here, tilting his head and thinking. What does Murphy Stanton do with Frank Miller?

It’s not hard to guess that one is a new director who has become famous in the circle recently, and the other is a well-known manga master in the United States...

It seems that Murphy Stanton has taken a fancy to Frank Miller's comics.

Martin Miller soon had his own judgment, and then turned his head and looked around. Murphy Stanton had not left yet, sitting at a table not far away, chatting with a sweet-looking Latin woman.

Thinking of the lack of a significant director client under his own label, Martin Miller's mind became alive again, sitting here and waiting for a while, seeing the Latin woman leave, he stood up and walked over.

"Hi, Murphy." When he came to the table on the edge of the lawn, Martin Miller pulled a chair away by himself, glanced at the direction the Latin woman was leaving, and joked deliberately, "Good harvest tonight?"

Murphy smiled, "Just a few words."

"A youth idol whose road is getting narrower and narrower." Martin Miller said intentionally or unconsciously, "but it is said that she has a close relationship with James Cameron."

"Really?" Murphy replied casually.

He didn't want to pursue Jessica Alba, it didn't matter.

Martin Miller glanced at Paul Wilson and said to Murphy, "Can we talk alone?"

"Something?"

Although he asked, Murphy nodded to Paul Wilson, and after he left, he said directly, "Martin, you don't want to take me to William Morris again?"

Martin Miller did not answer his words, but said, "I just think it would be a waste of your talent to stay in the independent film industry."

Murphy laughed.

"I've seen three of your works," Martin Miller continued, "Murphy, you should go to the mainstream film industry and direct a commercial masterpiece with an investment of hundreds of millions of dollars! You have this kind of talent and this kind of ability! "

How many directors are willing to stay in independent film circles? These words are indeed very attractive.

Martin Miller knows that young directors often have great ambitions, "Only when you go to the mainstream film circle can you become a first-rate director! It is possible..."

He increased his tone, "Participate in the Oscar competition!"

"It's true." Murphy also seemed to yearn for it, "I also want to find the best director, Golden Man."

"But what about CAA?" Martin Miller said, "Have CAA made such a plan for you? As far as I know, no!"

The agent of William Morris finally got to the point, "I can make this plan for you! A very long-term plan!"

Murphy shook his head, "If you want to win a prize, I think it's better to be in CAA."

"Indeed, CAA's actors and directors have a higher chance of winning awards than William Morris in recent years." Martin Miller lowered his voice and reminded, "But have you noticed that the winners are either of Jewish origin? Either the agent is Jewish!"

He pointed to himself, "I am a Jewish! And your agent is not! Also, I have a good relationship with many heavyweight Jewish people in the circle, as long as your ability and work do not have major problems, when the time comes, Some things are yours!"

Hearing these words, Murphy immediately remembered that the Jewish actress under Martin Miller, the first Oscar queen born after the 80s, followed this path.

He can judge that Martin Miller is not just talking, and he really has a wide network of connections in Hollywood Jewish circles.

It is impossible to say that he is not tempted, but Murphy thought for a while and shook his head firmly. For him, who is in the ascending stage, a stable and solid foundation is more important than this.

"Sorry, Martin." Murphy declined again. "I am very happy to work with CAA now."

He raised his hand and glanced at his watch, "It's late, I should go home and have time to have coffee together."

Martin Miller nodded, but the smile on his face disappeared, his expression was a bit gloomy, and it was uncomfortable to be rejected for good intentions.

Especially a person who has just emerged in the circle.

He watched Murphy join Paul Wilson and left, he couldn't help but shook his head. This circle is not necessarily capable of success if there is talent.

Murphy left this private club, first drove Paul Wilson back to downtown Los Angeles, and then called Bill Rossis before returning to his Santa Monica home.

For Martin Miller's invitation, he didn't care at all. Now the most important thing is to get the film adaptation rights of "Sin City".