Domination in America, Starting from being a Boxing Champion

Chapter 385: Movie Premiere

While shooting "Bridesmaids" in Los Angeles, Link also attended the first round of auditions held by Marvel Studios for the leading role in "Captain America."

The first round of auditions was relatively straightforward, focusing on physical attributes such as height, build, eye color, and hair color to match as closely as possible to the real Steve Rogers, aka Captain America. Continue reading stories on

Link was two centimeters shorter than Captain America’s stats, had an excellent physique, matching eye color, but while Captain America had dark brown hair, his was black.

Additionally, in the Marvel comics, Captain America is of Irish immigrant descent, and while Link knew that Link Baker was a mix of British, Italian, and Latin heritage, he wasn’t sure if there was any Irish in his ancestry.

On this front, he scored slightly lower than fellow auditionees Chris Evans, Channing Tatum, and Sam Worthington.

Surprisingly, African American Will Smith also made it into the second round.

From this, it seemed the producers weren’t as strict about ancestry.

Eight people passed the first round.

Link felt his chances of selection were slim, so he went directly to director and producer Joe Johnston.

He asked him if he stood a chance of being selected and how big that chance was?

Joe Johnston said that Marvel Studios had disagreements regarding the leading role, with divided opinions; some supported him, some Will Smith, and others Chris Evans. Who would ultimately play Steve Rogers depended mainly on the audition results.

Director Johnston said his chances were considerable.

"How did it go?"

After getting into the car, Miss Mandy asked.

"No definitive answer. I feel like Marvel is using my fame to promote their movie,"

Link said, leaning back in his seat and shrugging.

"Don’t worry, we are also negotiating with Marvel Studios. Your fame is significant, and your acting isn’t bad, so you should have a decent chance,"

Miss Mandy said.

Link wasn’t too sure about that.

After the audition, he and Mandy went to the Disney Cinema on Hollywood Boulevard to attend the premiere of Selena’s new movie "Monte Carlo."

The film is about three poor American girls who, while vacationing in Paris, find one of them mistaken for a British heiress. They enjoy the high life on this mistaken identity, seeing the splendor of high society and even finding love.

The whole movie looked like a teen idol film, with beautiful lead actors, beautiful costumes, and beautiful set designs, suitable for teenagers.

The target audience was indeed young people in their teens and twenties.

"Great! Looks like a lot of fun!"

Link clapped his hands and praised as he looked over at Selena.

Selena smiled happily and approached in a princess dress to take interviews.

Link glanced at Miss Mandy beside him. Her face wasn’t the adorable baby-face type like Selena’s, nor did Selena’s father have that kind of face shape. Yet, the mixed-race Selena was born with a baby face, an example of the unpredictability of mixed-heritage genes.

Shortly after attending Selena’s new movie premiere, he went to the premiere of the first movie invested by Palm Beach Films, "Scandal Plan," a joint production with Screen Gem Films, with Warner Company handling the publicity and distribution.

The premiere was held at the CGV Cinema on Hollywood Boulevard, and that day Link invited many celebrity friends to support the event.

Paul Walker, James Franco, Casey Affleck, Tobey Maguire, Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, Tyson, De La Hoya, Morales, Selena, and Tom Hiddleston, whom he met on the set of "Midnight in Paris," among others—mostly men.

"Hey, Link, you know so many beautiful women and models; why did you only invite men today?"

James Franco yelled while walking the red carpet.

Link gave him a look. This guy was also quite the womanizer and would eventually be outed for sexual harassment by the victims.

"Because only a few of you were available and just happened to be in Los Angeles; everyone else wasn’t around,"

"Do you believe that yourself?"

Paul Walker laughed, "As far as I know, Michelle, Gal Gadot, Amber, and several of your rumored girlfriends are in Los Angeles. Did you not invite them to avoid dealing with reporters asking about your relationship with them?"

"All fake news. You guys are seasoned actors; how can you believe what is written online? It says I’m dating over twenty women simultaneously, sharing a bed with four or five women every night. Do you think that’s plausible?"

"I may not trust others, but you, I believe it’s real."

Paul Walker thumped his sturdy shoulder.

Link didn’t argue and pulled the two handsome men together for a photo.

"Mr. Baker, may we have an interview with you?"

Outside the red carpet, a group of journalists shouted.

Link said goodbye to Paul and James and walked to the interview area, "Today is the premiere of ’Scandal Plan,’ and I will only answer questions related to the movie. Please cooperate."

The journalists were somewhat troubled by his words. Link had not attended many public events recently, and sometimes when he did appear, he refused media interviews, which left many journalists unable to get fresh material from him.

Today, taking advantage of the release of his new movie, the journalists had come here hoping to ask him about those rumors, but he had preempted them with his statement.

"Mr. Baker, as far as I know, this movie is about a girl who creates scandals intentionally to become famous at school, and you are a celebrity with numerous rumors. Are these rumors part of your publicity plan or are they true?" the Los Angeles Times journalist asked unhurriedly.

The journalists turned their heads at his question, exhibiting looks of admiration. What a great question it was.

Link responded, "I am already a celebrity and do not need to resort to such tactics for fame. Moreover, concerning the numerous fake news items and news that encroach on my personal reputation rights appearing recently online, Link’s legal department is investigating. Once the investigation concludes, Link Music will hold a press conference to explain the matter, and we will initiate civil litigation against the offending media or individuals."

USA Today journalist seized the opportunity, "Mr. Baker, as we understand, Ms. Ivanka Trump is your current girlfriend. However, in May, while you were filming in Paris, French journalists captured you on a date with Ms. Marion Cotillard. You’ve also maintained a close relationship with another actress, Jennifer Lawrence. In addition, not long ago, media revealed that during your time in New York preparing for a match, you dated both Emma Watson and Miss Alexandra Daddario, the actress from ’Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief.’ What is your explanation for this?"

"Damn, is this true? Is Link dating five girls at once?"

Upon hearing the reporter’s question, Paul Walker, who was taking pictures, turned his head and asked James Franco.

"I don’t know, but it feels like it could be true. I’ve seen related news online, and there are photos... they’re not clear, but you can tell it’s him."

James Franco shrugged, a hint of envy on his face.

"There’s a saying in the industry, ’Good people hang out with good people, bad people with bad people.’ If we hang out with Link, will we be mistaken for jerks?"

"I think so."

James Franco laughed.

"Damn, I shouldn’t have come here. I feel tainted."

Paul Walker said, covering his forehead.

Meanwhile, Link heard the journalist’s remarks and spread his hands, "I am very good friends with them. We often chat, go for walks, talk about scripts, talk about music... I don’t think these are matters that warrant media over-hyping."

"Mr. Baker, someone photographed you kissing Miss Daddario on a bus. Is that also a normal friendship?" the American Express journalist asked.

"Ladies and gentlemen, as I said, today is the premiere of ’Scandal Plan.’ I will only answer questions related to it. Does anyone else have a question?" Link said.

The journalists felt helpless and had to change their strategy, asking questions related to ’Scandal Plan.’

Since the movie also had investment from Link’s film company, and Link played a supporting role in it, there were some interview-worthy topics for the media.

For instance, why Link started his film company, whether he was worried about losing money, his box office predictions for the movie, his appraisal of the film, his appraisal of the director and of the lead actress Emma Stone, among others.

Some journalists tried to adopt the Los Angeles Times journalist’s method to dig into Link’s rumors, but Link avoided answering.

To help promote ’Scandal Plan’ and achieve more box office success, he stayed in the red carpet area for over twenty minutes, answering more than a dozen questions, including ones about movies, music, boxing, singers under Link Music, Eminem’s new album, and Taylor’s upcoming new album too.

He responded to every question except those about the scandals.

This attitude also left the journalists fairly satisfied.

But after Link entered the CGV Cinema, he was surrounded by Paul Walker and others who demanded he compensate for damaging their reputations. Link could only agree to invite them for drinks at a party he would throw in a few days.

Paul Walker said it wasn’t enough; he wanted to race cars, eyeing the Ferrari supercar that had been shipped from Dubai.

Link also accepted the challenge, stipulating that the loser couldn’t touch a steering wheel for the next three years.