Chapter 968: Chapter 887 Expelled from the Cast Chapter 968: Chapter 887 Expelled from the Cast Rushing from Los Angeles to New York, Rogers, representing DC Films and DC Comics, routinely notified the crew and, after a brief rest that night, entered Brooklyn Studio the following morning.
As the representative of the copyright holders, it was common practice to visit the crew to conduct inspections.
Martin, busy with filming, didn’t need to bother with him.
Louise ca forward to receive him.
Rogers arrived at the open-air set and stood outside the constructed street, observing the bustling crew without any urge to speak.
If the production team itself was a ss, he wouldn’t need to say much at all.
Rogers maintained his silence, patiently watching the crew film.
By mid-morning, after more than twenty scenes had been shot, Rogers realized that the situation was entirely different from what he had expected.
Within Hollywood circles, “Shark Beach” was acknowledged as decent, but director Martin was clearly cutting corners. The scarcity of scenes and characters, along with the simplicity of the plot, was more akin to the most rudintary of TV dramas.
Like his boss Hamada, who even suspected that the film wasn’t actually directed by Martin but that Martin had simply waved around cash for an experienced assistant to shoot it while he served rely as a mascot on set.
Rogers found it was not the case at all.
After watching all morning, the “Joker” crew was entirely under Martin’s control; nearly all shooting decisions were commanded by Martin, with everyone else cooperating unconditionally. Each departnt operated as smoothly as silk, the epito of a mature Hollywood production team.
Moreover, his boss Hamada’s worries were becoming a reality.
After a morning of filming, Rogers could definitively confirm that Martin’s self-directed new movie, aside from its na, had almost nothing to do with the comic books. It was an entirely different story draped in the guise of the Joker.
If the film failed, that would be one thing, but if it achieved massive success like “The Dark Knight,” the impact on the DC Extended Universe would be catastrophic.
Just like how movie fans around the world, who are not comic book aficionados, assu Batman’s setup is to not use guns or kill, what would they feel upon seeing Batman in Justice League not only wielding guns and cannons but engaging in a killing spree?
They would certainly say, “What the hell are you filming? Is this Batman?”
And then, one by one, they would leave bad reviews, one by one, they would despise the film, and the rotten reputation would spread on its own.
By the afternoon, Rogers decided to make a move.
Regardless of the state of the production crew, he had to do what was necessary because his future and destiny were decided by DC, not by this crew.
Martin, painted as the Joker, entered the set and found himself in an alley, where, once filming started, he got into a scuffle with a few thugs.
These action scenes were quite physically taxing, and after filming for over an hour, Martin called for a temporary break for the crew.
Observing the situation, Rogers saw Martin heading to a nearby resting area for water and quickly approached.
Before he got close, he was stopped by two bodyguards, to whom he hastily said, “Hello, Martin, I am Alexander Rogers from DC, the copyright representative. I’d like to have a few words with you.”
Martin, also curious about what the Warner Bros. Team had up its sleeve this ti, gestured for the bodyguards to let Rogers through and shook hands with him, saying, “I heard about you from Louise, welco to the crew.”
“Thank you,” replied Rogers in a very polite manner, but he emphasized in his next sentence, “DC holds the copyright, and it is only right that soone keeps an eye on the project’s progress.”
Martin responded directly, “Please rest assured, the shooting is progressing smoothly, and all filming will be completed by July.”
Rogers wasn’t concerned about the shooting schedule; Warner’s recent practice of sending executives to directly intervene in the production of its crews had beco the norm, even if innovations like those by Jon Berg, which invited ridicule from inside and outside the industry, didn’t fundantally change this approach at Warner.
They no longer sent multiple executives with similar powers, causing endless quarrels when their opinions conflicted. Instead, they designated one executive as the head.
“I’ve seen it, Martin, you are a very thoughtful actor and director,” Rogers was clear on what he had co to do and said directly, “But as a representative of DC, I have the responsibility and obligation to remind the crew that this is a superhero movie adapted from a comic. The film’s setup and main storyline must align with DC’s strategic planning…”
Martin nodded nonchalantly, in one ear and out the other.
Rogers, transford into a troublemaker, continued, “I don’t an to interfere with your regular shooting, but the current situation gives reason to believe that your approach will severely damage the Joker and its related copyrights!”
He asserted righteously, “Please halt shooting temporarily and make necessary changes to the script and character settings…”
Hearing this, Martin showed no intention to engage further and, nodding at Louise who was quickly approaching, said, “This will be all for now, Mr. Rogers, I need to get back to work.”
“Director Martin Davis!” Rogers attempted to stop Martin.
Two bodyguards ca up and blocked Rogers.
Martin proceeded into the set without looking back.
Regarding the approach of DC and the Warner Bros. Team, he now had an idea; clearly, they had sent a troublemaker over. If you can’t change the project, why not annoy us?
Martin called over several actors and discussed the positions and points of attention for the next scene.
While Rogers was still contemplating how to cause trouble, Louise, accompanied by a few security staff, ca over.
She glanced at the DC representative, “Let’s talk sowhere.”
The burly security staff subtly encircled him. Having survived in Hollywood, Rogers knew to maintain his dignity and responded, “Sure.”
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