Hollywood Road

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Through the thick iron gate, Murphy walked into the meeting room of the California State Prison. Under the guidance of a prison guard, he came to the window that was divided into two worlds by the iron net. He pulled out a chair and sat on it, waiting for the Meet people come over.

Probably because of the working day, there were not many visitors here. Murphy turned his head and looked, there were only four or five, not as many as the number of prison guards standing here on duty.

Not far from his left hand, two prison guards have been watching this side, muttering a few words from time to time, probably recognizing him.

Back then, he and Rose were somewhat well-known figures in this prison.

The name Ross appeared in his mind, and Murphy sighed. Since Ross proposed to invest, although the contact between the two has not been completely broken, the relationship between the two can never return to the state it was in prison.

They all went further and further on their own paths.

Footsteps sounded suddenly, and gradually from far to near, a man in an orange-red prison uniform came slowly towards this side.

Murphy looked over in a blink of an eye, and the other party's sloppy appearance didn't change in any way even though he was wearing a prison uniform.

This is a middle-aged man between 30 and 40 years old. Although his dark hair has only short stubble, he can't hide his unique unruly temperament. With unconcealable melancholy.

He should have seen Murphy, and he couldn't help speeding up, and came here in a few steps.

"You're so dishonest. It's been almost a year since you got out of prison, and you only thought of coming to see me?" He was the first to complain, and he spoke very fast, "Did I say it right? You're not a good person."

He pulled the chair across from him and sat down. Murphy looked at him with his head tilted through the window, and sarcastically said, "Would a good man know you in prison?"

"I'm a good man!" He pointed his finger at his chest, then pointed at Murphy, "You're a bastard!"

Murphy was too lazy to entangle. When it came to bickering, the three of them were no match for the guy opposite.

He took out a pack of cigarettes and threw it through the window. The man reached out to catch it, but after smelling it, he threw it back, "I quit."

"Quit?" Murphy looked in disbelief, "Donnie, this isn't like you."

The person on the other side said seriously,

"I quit everything that has to do with smoking!"

Murphy raised his eyebrows, and didn't believe his words at all. If Robert Downey Jr. could quit all things related to smoking, there must be a nuclear war outside.

"Really." Robert Downey Jr. didn't seem to be lying, "I'm about to get out of prison, and I can't let drugs ruin me completely."

"Quit!" Murphy nodded, choosing to believe this guy, "I believe that genius Robert Downey Jr. will come back."

Robert Downey Jr. smiled, looking very stinky.

Murphy casually threw the cigarette to the prison guard on the left, and asked, "How have you been these past few months? Has Brother Horton bothered you again?"

"No, you scare them." Robert Downey Jr. pulled up a stool and leaned closer, "I'm not a rookie who just came in, I'm already an old man here, and you and Ross have a good reputation. Now, no one dares to attack me easily."

He stretched his waist, "I'm waiting to get out of prison now, and then return to my fancy world."

"Take drugs again..." Murphy sneered mercilessly, "and then got caught?"

Robert Downey Jr.'s eyes widened, "I will definitely quit, and I'm working hard! Can you stop hitting me?"

Murphy spread his hands and shrugged again.

"How are you better than me?" Robert Downey Jr. lowered his voice, "During the year you were here, how many headless cases in this prison did you do? You are not only a bastard, but also a devil!"

Murphy looked at him but didn't speak.

Robert Downey Jr. took two deep breaths, regained his composure, shook his head and said with a sigh, "I know there were several times inside to protect me, if it wasn't for you..."

He suddenly let out a long sigh. It would have been terrifying without Murphy's help.

In this prison, many people are still very interested in becoming a movie star.

"I didn't come here to argue with you." Murphy leaned his left hand on the armrest of the chair, tilted his head and said, "I want to see if you really quit drugs? Don't forget what I said at the beginning, I'm waiting for you Woolen cloth."

"Waiting for me?" Robert Downey Jr. pinched his face in doubt, "What are you waiting for me to do? By the way, Murphy, what are you going to do after you get out of prison? You really didn't follow Ross, did you?"

Murphy shook his head, "It seems that you forgot, I didn't talk to Ross, I'm in Hollywood now..."

"What? Hollywood?" Robert Downey Jr.'s surprised eyes almost fell to the ground, "You actually went to Hollywood for real? What are you doing? Extras? Or helpers?"

"Director!" Murphy said lightly, "I told you, I want to be a director."

Robert Downey Jr. stared wide-eyed, "You're the director? Don't be kidding..."

Murphy didn't argue, "You'll know when you come out, or when old Robert comes to visit, you can ask him."

"It can't be true?" Hearing what he said, Robert Downey Jr. actually believed it. The Murphy he knew was a person who didn't like to make jokes very much, and he wasn't very good at making jokes. "My parole application If you pass it, you will go out in a few months, and then you will know whether what you said is true or not."

"Is the date fixed?" Murphy asked. Robert Downey Jr. told the time, and he nodded, "I'll pick you up then."

The visiting time was approaching. Murphy frowned and told him in a low voice, "Donnie, keep a low profile these days and don't make trouble."

"I know." Robert Downey Jr. stood up.

In fact, from the first time he met Robert Downey Jr., Murphy believed that it was not a simple matter for him to be imprisoned for drug possession, and there may be more complicated factors behind it.

In the circle of Hollywood, it is not news at all that celebrities take drugs. As for carrying drugs, there are definitely not a few of them, but there are really few who are caught by the police, but Robert Downey Jr. was imprisoned for drugs. More than once, this cannot be explained by coincidence.

Perhaps Robert Downey Jr. was arrogant and ignorant when he was young, and he offended too many people.

Leaving the state prison, Murphy drove on the highway leading to Los Angeles. Robert Downey Jr. can be said to be the best lesson learned. higher position.

It's not without reason that he visited Robert Downey Jr. at the time of the success of "Saw."

Of course, Robert Downey Jr. is about to get out of prison, which is another major reason.

If you want to create a classic movie, the director is the key, and excellent actors are also essential.

Now it is inevitable that "Chain Saw" will sell well, and the next plan has also appeared in Murphy's mind, but it is now the middle of August, and everything will have to wait for the 9/11 incident and its impact to pass.

Counting the time, Robert Downey Jr. was also released from prison at that time.

Robert Downey Jr. has been plagued by negative news these years, and he is not suitable to be the first protagonist. Presumably, he himself does not have too many demands.

Think about the former Downey, who was imprisoned again not long after he was released from prison. He was hated by gods and ghosts in Hollywood. If Mel Gibson hadn't pulled him, there might not be a Super A superstar behind him.

It is undeniable that when Murphy was on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, he liked Robert Downey Jr., otherwise he would not have helped him in prison.

Murphy has been thinking all the way. Besides Robert Downey Jr., there are also candidates for the heroine. Although the next film is still a noir style film, the first protagonist will be a woman.

And in order for the film to be attractive enough, the heroine must have enough appeal, or be able to cause a huge topic.

Such actresses are often paid a lot of money in Hollywood, and star actors are not the best choice.

When the car entered Los Angeles, Murphy suddenly thought of the superstar he met during the filming of "Hard Candy". Maybe this is a good choice?

Leaving the expressway, the traffic volume suddenly increased. Murphy threw away these thoughts and concentrated on driving. The next project was still far away, and he had plenty of time to think about it.

Back in Los Angeles, Murphy and Carey Mulligan ordered new gowns for Fox Searchlight's month-end party.

In addition, he is still closely watching the North American box office progress of "Saw".

Horror films tend to have a short lifespan due to the audience, and there are relatively few horror films screened for more than ten weeks. "Saw" can be described as a typical American horror film. After several weeks of screenings, the attendance rate is sharp. The number of single-digit audiences in many weekend shows has dropped to single digits, and the number of theaters has gradually dropped to a few hundred.

By the end of August, there were less than 300 theaters showing "Saw" in North America, and the daily output could only be said to be better than nothing.

Murphy judged that in less than ten weeks, this horror film will be released from North American theaters.

However, it doesn't matter anymore, because that special time period is coming soon, and for a long time to come, such cruel and bloody films will inevitably be less popular.

And three days before Fox Searchlight held a celebration party at the end of August, the North American box office of "Chain Saw" also successfully crossed the 60 million US dollar mark, and was slowly approaching 61 million US dollars.

These have satisfied Murphy enough. After all, "Chain Saw" has a limited audience. It is not a mainstream commercial film, nor is it a youth horror film type for young audiences like "Scream". It may be an idiot's dream.

Similarly, Fox Searchlight was also very excited about this result which greatly exceeded the estimate. In particular, a celebration party was held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, and some media reporters under Fox also rushed over. (To be continued.)