Rant Show: I Angrily Criticized a Million Parents

Chapter 318 This must be the Joker himself!
"The director actually cast a Chinese person to play the Joker! Good heavens, this is a farce!" someone muttered.

"I heard he's the most outstanding and best actor in China, and he even won the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor. He should be fine, right?" another person chimed in.

"Hong Kong Film Awards? I've only ever heard of the Oscars..."

"How could a Chinese person be portraying the Joker? This is simply a desecration of the Joker!" some people questioned.

"Does that mean all Chinese actors have single eyelids and small eyes? He has double eyelids and such big eyes." Others discussed among themselves.

"..."

Hearing the reactions of the staff around him, Zhou Yang felt uncomfortable.

He recalled a line from the movie "Ne Zha": "The prejudice in people's hearts is like an immovable mountain; no matter how hard you try, it's all in vain."

Despite years of brainwashing by mainstream American media, these people still believe that Asians generally have small eyes and that Chinese people can only work in low-level industries.

In the film and television industry, a field that values ​​aesthetics and talent, Chinese people simply have no chance.

"So what if it's a mountain?! I'll smash it to pieces!" Zhou Yang's determination was unwavering.

Seeing Zhou Yang's unusual expression, Nolan patted him on the shoulder and comforted him, "Zhou, don't worry about it. In the US, ability is the key to earning respect. As long as you play the Joker well, they will respect you from the bottom of their hearts."

"Director, don't worry, I understand." Zhou Yang nodded.

Next, Nolan took Zhou Yang to the dressing room and asked the makeup artist to do his makeup.

After three hours, Zhou Yang's makeup was complete, and she came out of the dressing room.

Everyone's attention was immediately drawn to it, and then everyone couldn't help but gasp.

At this moment, Zhou Yang was completely out of character.

His hair was messy and green, his face was covered in white powder, and two shocking scars that almost ran across his entire face extended from the corner of his mouth to his entire face. These two scars looked like a strange smile.

Everyone's breathing became rapid.

His appearance is just like the Joker straight out of a comic book!

They're strikingly similar!

As time passed, people gradually calmed down from the shock, although some people still held critical views.

"It was just a stroke of genius from the makeup artist."

"That's right, but that doesn't mean his acting skills are outstanding; it will take time to prove it."

"This only proves that our American makeup artists are amazing and are leading the world's trends!"

"Even a gorilla can be transformed so magically by a makeup artist."

"I still have doubts about his ability to successfully portray the Joker!"

"..."

As a prominent villain in the comic book series, the Joker's status even surpasses that of many positive characters, and he has a wide fan base.

Most Joker fans are unwilling to see their favorite character portrayed by someone lacking acting skills, which is why Zhou Yang has received so much criticism.

At this moment, Nolan walked up to Zhou Yang and gave him a thumbs up with a smile: "Zhou Yang, your look is fantastic, I'm very satisfied. Let's go see the other actors first."

Nolan led Zhou Yang to a tall, imposing white actor who played Batman, Bruce Wayne, and whose name was Christian Bale.

When Bell met Zhou Yang, he politely extended his hand: "Hello, Zhou Yang. I've heard so much about you. I've heard you're one of the best actors in China. I look forward to working with you."

Zhou Yang smiled and nodded, "Thank you, Mr. Bell. I hope I won't hold you back." Bell laughed heartily and shook his head, saying, "Zhou Yang, you are an excellent actor, I believe in you."

Despite this, Zhou Yang sensed a hint of doubt in Bell's eyes.

Clearly, he still has concerns about whether Zhou Yang can handle this extremely challenging Joker role.

Next, Nolan met with Zhou Yang and other key members of the creative team.

Most people welcomed Zhou Yang and expressed their admiration, but their eyes revealed a hint of doubt.

Everything was in place, all personnel were in their designated positions, and the scene was set up properly.

Nolan grabbed the walkie-talkie and shouted, "All staff, leave immediately! Make sure there are no irrelevant objects in the shot!"

As is well known, Nolan is very strict, and all staff members left quickly, for fear of appearing on camera.

As soon as Nolan finished speaking, the actors on camera immediately got into character, ready to start filming at any moment.

Zhou Yang was also stuffed into a black garbage bag.

In a scene about to be filmed, Zhou Yang's character, the Joker, is arranged to fake his death and then be carried in front of the gang leader, Gambo.

While Gambo was gloating, Zhou Yang got up and dealt with the gang leader.

Nolan shouted, "The Dark Knight, Act One, Shot One! Action!!"

Upon hearing Nolan's shout, two of his men entered Gambler's room and told him, "Gambell, someone is looking for you. They say the Joker has been killed and brought his body."

The scene changes, and several young people carry a black bag into the room.

Gambol pulled open the bag, and the clown's head instantly appeared.

Gambor was overjoyed and turned to discuss payment with the young men: "So, the one who died will receive 50..."

"And what about the survivors?"

Suddenly a sound came, and the clown played by Zhou Yang grabbed his head and pressed a knife against his lips.

At the same time, Gambor's two henchmen were instantly subdued by this group of people.

Gambor dared not make a move for a moment.

The clown leaned close to Gambler's ear, looked at him intently, and whispered, "Do you know how these scars came about?"

Before Gamble could answer, the clown pulled his head back, slightly opened his lips, widened his eyes, and fell into thought.

The whole process was completed in an instant, but Zhou Yang vividly portrayed the clown's inner contradictions and thoughts.

Off-screen, Nolan's eyes lit up immediately; this detail was fantastic!

After his thoughts shifted, the clown, with his狰狞 (zhengning - hideous/hideous) face, confided to Gambler: "My father was an alcoholic, a devil. One night, he was more insane than usual, and my mother grabbed a kitchen knife to protect herself, which he found very offensive and displeasing. At that moment, I saw him snatch the knife and stab her while laughing. Then, he turned to me and said, 'Why so serious?' He approached me with the knife in hand and continued."

As he spoke, the clown plunged the knife in his hand into Gambler's mouth.

He shoved a knife into my mouth and said, "Let's draw a smiley face together!"

The clown pulled hard to the right, and Gambler's mouth split open instantly, splattering blood.

Gambol looked at the clown with pity, his face filled with pain.

"And why be so serious?"

(End of this chapter)