This meant the outcome for Best Actor at the Oscars was pretty much set in stone.
Although he knew he wouldn't win anything at the ceremony, Martin still actively participated in various Oscar events, showing his longing for and recognition of the Oscars.
That was an attitude.
Tom Hanks, the vice chairman of the Academy's Board of Governors, called to pay a visit.
Accompanying him was Hamilton, the producer and director of the 87th Oscar ceremony.
Martin prepared to receive them at the studio.
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After leaving Grand Avenue in the car, Tom Hanks hung up the phone with Martin.
Once he had finished, Hamilton said, "Think back to more than a decade ago, the first time I directed the Oscar ceremony, we didn't need to invite people proactively like we do now. Back then, all of Hollywood's top stars were proud to attend the Oscars."
