David Fincher was busy with work and left the studio soon.
Seeing no one else present except for Bruce, who was sitting in the corner, Daniel specifically brought up another matter with Martin. "I've seen the three old movies you picked, and they require a high investment to shoot. Do you really see a good prospect for remaking them?"
"At present," Martin said vaguely, "I think their prospects are somewhat better." But he didn't speak with finality. "I'm still researching the others."
There was no difference in Daniel's usual curious demeanor. "Can you tell me why you chose 'Peter Pan,' 'Exodus,' and 'The Wizard of Oz'?"
Because of personnel changes at Warner Bros., the first list Martin picked wasn't actually what he favored.
At this complex moment, he habitually kept some cards close to his chest.
