Rant Show: I Angrily Criticized a Million Parents

Chapter 406 The Crazy Actor!
While instructing the staff, Zhou Yang also took the time to show his care and concern for them. The staff not only didn't feel tired, but were also deeply moved.

They were all very surprised and impressed to meet a director like Zhou Yang who remembered everyone's name.

"Good morning, Brother Yang, Director Guo!"

"Brother Yang, the props are a bit dirty, let me wipe them clean for you..."

"Wow, this burger is so delicious, thank you Yang-ge."

Guo Fan was deeply amazed by this series of scenes and couldn't help but give Zhou Yang a thumbs up.

"Xiao Yang, you're practically a perfect stage conductor! Your coordination of the scene and management of the staff far surpasses mine!"

Guo Fan wasn't being modest, because these tasks were usually handled by the assistant director, so he wasn't good at that.

"Haha, stop praising me, or I'll get carried away. I'm going to get my makeup done. You keep an eye on their work progress."

"OK, no problem."

Zhou Yang then went into the dressing room.

Since the role of "The Godfather" required him to be an elderly man in his seventies, the makeup artist began to use his skills on Zhou Yang's face to create the effect of wrinkles on an elderly person.

An hour later, the makeup was finished. Zhou Yang's face was covered with wrinkles and age spots, making him look extremely old.

There is no trace of the handsome idol's charm left.

The makeup artist asked the director, "Director, what do you think of this makeup?"

Zhou Yang frowned, then suddenly pointed to his hair and said, "This hair is too thick. Shave it off a bit, make it thinner."

Upon hearing this request, the makeup artist froze on the spot, at a loss for words...

"Director, once you shave your head, it will take a long time for it to grow back, and you'll look terrible after the movie ends," the makeup artist warned.

Although he often wears makeup, this was the first time he had ever seen a big star voluntarily request to shave his head.

A typical example is young actor Lu Han, who also encountered this situation while filming "The Fortress of Shanghai". Even if he shaved his head, she would scream.

Upon hearing the makeup artist's reminder, Zhou Yang responded with a smile: "I'm not pursuing an idol image. I'm a talented actor, and I'm fearless. I don't mind being bald. Just shave it all off for me."

"Okay, Director!"

The makeup artist immediately picked up her tools and moved Zhou Yang's hairline back slightly, while also thinning out the remaining hair.

At this moment, Zhou Yang looked even older, with wrinkles all over his face and thinning hair.

However, Zhou Yang felt that wasn't enough, so he found a box of unused cotton pads and stuffed them into his mouth.

Zhou Yang's cheeks swelled instantly, and his entire face gradually sagged, making him look older than before.

Ten minutes later, Zhou Yang finished styling his hair.

Suddenly, Lao Hu and Xu Shanzheng passed by and saw the mysterious old man. Their hearts tightened, and they quickly quickened their pace.

Zhou Yang had mentioned beforehand that, for the sake of the film's authenticity, he invited members of the five major families' gangs to participate in the ensemble scenes, as they did not want to cause trouble.

Zhou Yang couldn't help but say, "Hey, you want to run away as soon as you see me?"

"Wow, is that Zhou Yang?" Lao Hu and Xu Shanzheng turned their heads at the same time, looking at Zhou Yang in surprise.

"It's you! I almost didn't recognize you," Xu Shanzheng said in surprise, noting the stark contrast between the mysterious old man and the handsome, sunny Zhou Yang.

“That’s right, I’ve already shaved off a third of my hair,” Zhou Yang said with a smile, pointing to his thinning hair. Hearing this, the two men gave him a thumbs up.

"I thought I had given it my all, but I didn't expect you to be even more crazy than me. You're such a drama queen!" Xu Shanzheng exclaimed.

Old Hu joked, "Zhou Yang, you're putting pressure on us!"

Nevertheless, Lao Hu and Xu Shanzheng's eyes were even more determined; neither of them wanted to be the one to hold the other back.

The scene was completely silent, and a tense atmosphere filled the air. Everything was ready, and filming was about to begin.

The camera focuses on the "Godfather" and the funeral home owner; their conversation is about to become the turning point of the film.

The key scene unfolds in darkness, with only a faint light illuminating the two, as if a conspiracy is about to be revealed.

The director's requirements were exceptionally strict, and every detail was meticulously arranged, leaving the staff filled with both anticipation and anxiety.

"This time, Brother Yang is directing and starring in it himself, which is really something to look forward to!"

"What I care about most is Yang's performance, whether he can stand out from the funeral home owner's opponent."

"The funeral home owner is an Oscar winner; his performances are definitely not to be underestimated!"

"Yes, but the whole film is dark, I'm worried it might affect the visual effect..."

"It might be a bit risky for Brother Yang to direct for the first time."

"Indeed, I feel somewhat uneasy."

"..."

Zhou Yang, who is directing his first film, is highly anticipated, and people have no doubts about his acting skills.

The concern was whether he was showing off too much, which would ultimately lead to the film's failure.

After Zhou Yang finished preparing, he signaled to Guo Fan that everything was ready. Guo Fan nodded in agreement and shouted, "Action! Scene 1 of 'The Godfather'! Action!" His voice echoed loudly in the darkness.

“I became rich because of the United States, but the United States also caused me great loss…” A deep voice rang out, like a flash of lightning in the night.

The light shone on his face, revealing the funeral home owner's grief and indignation. He continued, "I raised my daughter the American way, giving her freedom, but also warning her never to tarnish the family reputation. She got a boyfriend, went to the movies with him, and came home late at night. I didn't blame her..."

“Two months ago, her boyfriend and another man took her out for a drive, forced her to drink whiskey, and tried to bully her. She resisted and tried to protect her dignity, but was beaten!” The funeral home owner’s voice choked with emotion.

"I rushed to the hospital; her nose was broken, and her jaw was split open! They were using wire to hold it in place to prevent it from falling off. She was in excruciating pain! I wept uncontrollably..."

The funeral home owner was unable to control his emotions, and tears streamed down his face.

At this moment, the camera zooms out, and a hand slowly appears in the frame.

With a gentle wave of his hand, another hand suddenly appeared beside the funeral home owner, handing him a glass of water.

After taking the water, the funeral home owner, suppressing his emotions, said, "I felt like a law-abiding American. I chose to call the police. The two boys were tried, and the judge sentenced them to three years in prison, but with probation!"

Before he could finish speaking, his tone suddenly became agitated: "Probation! They got away with it so easily! I felt like I was standing there dumbfounded in court, while those two were smiling! So I told my wife that for the sake of justice, we must seek the assistance of Situ Huatang!!"

These few dozen seconds of dialogue and footage moved all the actors and crew members around them!

The funeral home owner's words revealed the chaos and darkness behind the freedom of the lower classes in American society.

At the same time, everyone finally understood Zhou Yang's intention in setting such a completely black background. Wasn't it a satire of the darkness of American society at that time?!
Thinking of this, the staff members expressed their deepest respect for Zhou Yang.

(End of this chapter)