America Tycoon: The Wolf of Showbiz

Disney Studio, a newly refurbished soundstage.

David Finch gave Martin a new script and said, "There's a minor adjustment to the advertisement's plot, familiarize yourself with it again."

Martin had received a script via email from Samsung while he was on a promotional tour in Europe, and this version of the script had been adjusted according to David Finch's suggestions.

When it comes to shooting advertisements, David Finch is an expert and top-notch professional.

Martin's understanding of this area was relatively limited, so he just followed the arrangements for shooting.

David Finch glanced outside the soundstage and said, "Samsung has brought over a lot of female actresses as part of the advertisement's background."

Martin was already aware and asked, "After we're done shooting the commercial, I've planned a party to treat people from Samsung. Will you attend, David?"

David Finch waved his hand dismissively, "You know I'm not interested in those things."

While they were talking, a mixed-race Asian entered the soundstage and approached Martin and David Finch.

David Finch introduced him to Martin, "This is Mark Louisson, President of Samsung Mobile's North America division."

The man stepped forward to shake hands with Martin, "I was in Canada when the contract was signed, and I missed the greatest endorsement signing of Samsung. Please excuse me, Mr. Davis."

Martin smiled, "You're too polite."

After exchanging pleasantries, the Korean actresses who were playing as the advertisement's backdrop started to arrive one by one. Louisson briefly mentioned to Martin, "Some of them are spokespeople for other Samsung products, and some are girl groups about to sign with Samsung. This time, they will highlight Mr. Davis using an 'all-stars around the moon' approach."

Martin spotted some familiar faces and said, "Introduce them, please. We need to rehearse before shooting."

Louisson called everyone over and introduced them one by one, "This is Jun Ji-hyun, the spokesperson for Samsung ladies' phones; this is Song Hye-kyo, the spokesperson for Samsung TV products; this is Son Ye-jin, the spokesperson for Samsung camera products; this is Han Jaren, the spokesperson for Samsung PCs; and these nine are Girls' Generation, I heard you know them…"

Martin had met the nine during a friendly match on his last trip to South Korea for a premiere and promotional event. The four female spokespeople from Samsung had made an impression on him in his previous life, as they seemed to be top actresses in South Korea.

There were also over a dozen he didn't recognize, but all were impeccably made up and had outstanding figures.

However, in the advertisement, these people could only serve as a background for him.

Martin called over Jun Ji-hyun, Song Hye-kyo, Son Ye-jin, and Han Jaren; all four spoke English, not particularly fluently, but enough for communication.

Martin's professionalism was beyond question when it came to work, and he entered the set with the four of them, rehearsing earnestly.

Whenever they had questions, he would explain patiently, behaving both approachable and polite.

When Martin went to make-up, the Korean actresses gathered together to chat.

Son Ye-jin expressed some surprise, "He's not like what I expected. I thought he'd be as arrogant and rude as the Americans we've encountered before."

Han Jaren continued, "Some Americans we worked with in Seoul, especially those who are well-known and wealthy, always looked down on us Koreans."

Song Hye-kyo mentioned, "I've heard from Lee Byung-hun that Martin has a good reputation in Hollywood, especially for being dedicated to his work."

Jun Ji-hyun shrugged, "Whatever he's like, we're here to do the same job."

"It's different," Im Yoon-ah from the group of nine said. "He's extremely gentle when he needs to be, and the bravest knight when bravery is called for. It feels really good to be around him."

Kim Taeyeon agreed, "We nine have had the actual experience. We have the most authority to speak on it."

All the actresses present were mainly active in the South Korean domestic market. The nature of the Korean entertainment industry was well-known, and all of them had plenty of battle experience. They knew what they were in for prior to coming, and they had no objections to it.

Soon, the advertisement shoot began.

Most of the time, Martin was striking poses in front of a plethora of background females, constantly reshotting a single shot over twenty times for the best image and effect.

According to the plan, the first two days of the shoot were all about dynamic shots.

On the last day, it was entirely still photography for print advertisements.

Martin was very conscientious, his work ethic even surpassing that of the Korean actresses.

A director of David Finch's caliber could easily manage these scenes. The status of a top Hollywood director also attracted a few women who tried to cozy up to him.

During lunch, Kim Soohyun specifically sought out David Finch for a chat.

Unfortunately, she picked the wrong person, as David Finch had many female friends but never any rumors of affairs with any woman.

Before the afternoon's shooting started, Son Ye-jin used the break to find Kim Soohyun and warned her, "What are you trying to do? Don't be reckless."

In a soft voice, Kim Soohyun replied, "I just want to develop my career in Hollywood. A director of David Finch's caliber could give me any role and it could change my fate."

"You're dreaming," said Son Ye-jin, who had once fantasized about Hollywood herself but had come to see things more clearly over time, "So many Korean actors have tried their luck in Hollywood, and only Lee Byung-hun made it, barely staying on the fringes. Even if you land a role, it won't change much. At most, after one or two years, you'll have to go back from where you came."

However, Kim Soohyun argued, "But I could sign with an American agency. American agencies only take a ten percent cut, but what about us?"

Son Ye-jin was momentarily speechless. The first agency contracts they'd signed were like slave contracts. Although the contracts they signed after those had expired were somewhat better, they could not compare with Hollywood.

In Hollywood, stars would often fire their agencies at will, but if they dared to do so, the consequences would be quite severe.

At that moment, Jun Ji-hyun joined them, "I hear that the two biggest agencies in Hollywood, CAA and WMA, are planning to break into the South Korean market."

Son Ye-Jin responded quickly, "I remember Martin Davis is WMA's top star client."

The others also looked over.

There was no helping it, the agencies over there were just squeezing them too hard.

After the shooting started in the afternoon, Martin suddenly found that the South Korean actresses were as enthusiastic as if they were on fire.

Several members of the nine-member girl group brushed past him intentionally or unintentionally as they walked by.

Luckily, Martin was a gentleman and wouldn't mess around while working.

When the shoot wrapped up, Martin sent out an invitation, asking all the staff and actors who participated in the shoot to join him for dinner at the buffet restaurant on Bowery Street.

Naturally, everyone accepted the invitation.

Martin especially showed his loyalty by calling Leonardo and Nicholson before removing his makeup.

Leonardo said, "Wait for me!"

Nicholson immediately got into his stretch Lincoln and headed straight for Burbank.

Except for David Fincher, who had no interest in women, the entire cast and crew, consisting of dozens of people, all came to the buffet restaurant.

Martin chose the biggest long dining table.

The beautiful girls from South Korea were very pragmatic, one by one they all came over with their plates and sat at the table.

When Leonardo and Nicholson entered, they saw Martin sitting in the middle of a bunch of Asian beauties, eliciting constant laughter like the clear, pleasant ringing of bells from the group of women.

"This scoundrel wants to hog them all!" Leonardo muttered under his breath, then called out to his old buddy, "Jack, it's our turn."

Nicholson pushed up his sunglasses, straightened his suit, and like the coolest old man in the world, made his way quickly to the table.

All the girls ignored him, their gazes simultaneously shifting to Leonardo, among them Im Yoon-ah covered her mouth and exclaimed, "Wow, it's Jack!"

Martin, always one for loyalty, stood up to introduce: "This is Jack Nicholson, a three-time Oscar-winning actor, recognized by Hollywood as the number one actor of his kind! This is Leonardo. I've invited them to join us for dinner to keep you company."

"That's so cool!" Kim Soohyun said, "Martin, you're the best!"

Son Ye-jin, who had snagged the seat to Martin's left, naturally looped her arm through his, "Even though it's just a buffet, this is the most prestigious dinner I've ever had."

Martin clapped his hands with a smile, "Ladies, where should Leo and Jack sit?"

He showed great respect for the guests, "These two are here to accompany you, so you decide where they sit."

Im Yoon-ah ran over immediately, pulling Leonardo to her side.

Even Nicholson was quite popular.

Though the Trio of Scoundrels did act scoundrelly, they always followed the principle of mutual consent and never forced anyone.

The meal went by with both sides very pleased.

Jun Ji-hyun and Song Hye-kyo suggested going out for a drink together afterward.

Nicholson said, "You all have to continue shooting tomorrow, and drinking too late could affect your condition. I'm worried Martin and David Fincher might kill someone, so we better wait until the commercial is done."

Leonardo took the initiative, "It's not easy for you to come to Los Angeles. Once you've finished shooting this commercial, I'll throw a wild party at my place. Those who want to attend can contact me."

With such a large group rounded up by Martin, Leonardo delivered on his promise, covering all the party expenses and other commitments.

Son Ye-jin looked at Martin, "Will you be coming too?"

Martin pointed at Leonardo and then at Nicholson, "We three are the best trio in Hollywood and always move as a group. Of course, Jack and I will attend Leo's party."

Son Ye-jin said directly, "I'll go."

"I'm going!"

"Me too!"

All those present expressed their intention to attend Leonardo's wild party.

The trio personally escorted them back to the hotel.

Coming out of the hotel and getting into Nicholson's stretch Lincoln, Leonardo said, "Now those are real beauties."

They weren't too bothered about whether a face had been under the knife or not. The majority of Hollywood actresses had adjustments made, and as time went on, more extreme changes were becoming common. Find your adventure at My Virtual Library Empire

Eventually, Hollywood would see an assembly line situation where most young actresses would all look narrowly chiseled.

Nicholson commented, "The taste of Korean conglomerates isn't bad."

Martin said, "There are some things we need to coordinate in advance."

"Leave it to me," Leonardo knew Martin was referring to matters like health examinations and security checks, "I'll communicate with them one by one. Those who don't agree won't attend."