Rant Show: I Angrily Criticized a Million Parents

Chapter 316 An Invitation from a Hollywood Director?
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Chen Tianzhen is increasingly impressed with Zhou Yang, who makes a lot of money with every investment and has never failed.

Zhou Yang smiled slightly, then a thought suddenly popped into his mind. He asked, "I heard that Tianmen Entertainment lost 800 million this time?"

"Yes, that's right."

Chen Tianzhen sighed, "Tianmen Entertainment really lost big this time. The $200 million investment in 'The Saint of Basketball' only grossed 430 million RMB in a week before being forced to stop showing. The company only made a few million in the end, resulting in a direct loss of 800 million RMB. The stock price also plummeted, and the market value dropped from 18 billion to 56 billion."

Zhou Yang was somewhat surprised; the loss was too great.

As a result, Liu Zhengdong, the chairman of Tianmen Entertainment, doesn't seem to be as wealthy as he used to be.

Zhou Yang sighed, "I really didn't expect that. I originally wanted to promote Kun Kun to make a lot of money, but in the end I even lost my underwear."

Chen Tianzhen glanced at Zhou Yang and warned, "Don't be so smug. You should keep a low profile, or who knows when it might be your turn?"

"Don't worry, Sister Tianzhen, I understand."

The tallest tree catches the most wind; quietly making a fortune is the best approach!

"By the way, Xiao Yang, a Hollywood company is planning to collaborate with you recently," Chen Tianzhen suddenly started talking.

Zhou Yang frowned. He suddenly remembered the person who had asked him to play Fu Man last time.

"What kind of movie are they going to make? If it damages the image of the Chinese people, I will absolutely not participate!" Zhou Yang firmly stated.

"Don't worry, there won't be any problems this time. I specifically asked them, and they are Warner Bros., one of the world's six major film companies. They won't deceive us," Chen Tianzhen assured him.

“We still need to be careful in these matters.” Zhou Yang was very cautious because participating in a film about the violence against China could have a devastating impact on his career.

“Tomorrow, director Christopher Nolan will come to Shanghai to meet with you. Once the script is presented, we will know everything,” Chen Tianzhen added.

Christopher Nolan is actually working in Shanghai?!

Zhou Yang looked up in surprise; it turned out to be this master director!
At the same time, Zhou Yang began to feel excited, wondering which film this master director would invite him to collaborate on.

Without a doubt, every film by Nolan is a classic!
Back home, Zhou Yang was still unable to calm his excitement. He compulsively played a few rounds of Honor of Kings with Zhang Jingyi, crushing some elementary school students until they cried for their parents.

I finally released all the pent-up frustration in my heart.

Undeniably, abusing elementary school students is a pleasurable thing.

The following afternoon, Zhou Yang and Chen Tianzhen greeted Christopher Nolan and his entourage at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport.

Nolan was extremely excited when he saw Zhou Yang.

He quickly gave him a thumbs up to express his appreciation: "Zhou, it's a pleasure to meet you. I really liked your performances as Pang Qingyun and Li Wenwen. I think you are an outstanding actor in China."

Zhou Yang quickly responded: "Director Nolan, I am not the most outstanding actor in China. There are many veteran Chinese artists such as Li Youbing, Chen Baoguo, Chow Yun-fat, and Leung Ka-fai who are more talented than me."

Nolan smiled but did not comment, and began to chat with Zhou Yang.

They became more and more familiar with each other along the way.

Zhou Yang discovered it.

Nolan is not as eccentric as rumored; on the contrary, he is very approachable and has an American sense of humor, although Zhou Yang could not understand the jokes.

Soon, the two arrived at the hotel's private room.

Nolan's expression turned serious. He solemnly took out a script from his bag and handed it to Zhou Yang with both hands.

“Zhou, although we are friends now, for me, film is everything. Any disrespect for film is intolerable. So I hope you can audition.” Zhou Yang’s heart tightened.

Now I understand why Nolan achieved such great success at such a young age; he truly treats film as his life.

“No problem.” Zhou Yang replied with a smile: “It just so happens that I am also known as a theatrical fanatic in China, which suits me just fine.”

A hint of appreciation flashed in Nolan's eyes; he was very satisfied with Zhou Yang's attitude.

Zhou Yang took the script and his expression changed slightly when he saw the name on the cover.

Batman: The Dark Knight

"Am I going to play the Joker?" Zhou Yang was filled with doubt.

He opened the script, looked at its contents, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

Sure enough, he was going to play the role of the Joker.

Zhou Yang began to read the script carefully, becoming more and more excited as he read. This role was really challenging!
It's fair to say that the Joker role was one of the most challenging for him.

After a long while, Zhou Yang finally put down the script, staring intently at Nolan with excitement in his eyes.

"What do you think? Am I capable of doing this?" Nolan asked tentatively.

"Of course!" Zhou Yang replied confidently.

“Great! Now, please show us the Joker’s smile,” Nolan said excitedly.

The Joker's smile is his signature move, but it's also the most challenging; Nolan has turned down more than a dozen top Hollywood actors.

Zhou Yang nodded, then took a deep breath.

Then, Zhou Yang's gaze became unusually deep, and his mouth opened wide, emitting a silent laugh.

The smile was very strange; it contained no joy whatsoever, but rather sent chills down one's spine.

Looking at Zhou Yang's smile, Chen Tianzhen felt a surge of unfamiliarity and fear. Could he still recognize Zhou Yang? Had he been possessed by a demon?

Zhou Yang's smile gradually faded, and he returned to his normal expression, at which point Chen Tianzhen breathed a sigh of relief.

"Director, is this role suitable for me?" Zhou Yang asked, glancing at Nolan.

At that moment, Nolan, breathing rapidly, stared at Zhou Yang and suddenly exclaimed excitedly, "This Joker character is perfect! Absolutely perfect!!"

After a moment, Nolan calmed down and apologized to Zhou Yang: "Zhou, I was too excited just now. During the casting process, I auditioned many excellent actors, but only you impressed me."

“It’s okay,” Zhou Yang replied nonchalantly. “I understand how you feel; we share the same feelings.”

"Haha, I wish us a pleasant collaboration," Nolan said happily.

After it was confirmed that Zhou Yang would star in "The Dark Knight," the two began discussing the details of his salary and contract.

Ultimately, Nolan paid Zhou Yang three million US dollars, which is about 20 million RMB. For a star who has just entered Hollywood, this is a considerable reward.

For Zhou Yang, it had been a long time since he had received such a low-paying performance opportunity.

However, the development space in the domestic market is limited, and he has reached a bottleneck.

To achieve greater breakthroughs, we must expand into the international market and spread our reputation.

(End of this chapter)