Rant Show: I Angrily Criticized a Million Parents

Chapter 431 Stephen Chow and Ng Man-tat to share the stage?! My youth is back!
After hanging up with Stephen Chow, Zhou Yang immediately sent the script to Chow's email address.

Stephen Chow opened the email, checked the document, and read it carefully. It had been a long time since a script had captivated him so much.

Gradually, Stephen Chow's eyes became brighter and brighter.

Finally, Stephen Chow's breathing became rapid.

Ten minutes later, Zhou Yang received a call from Stephen Chow.

Zhou Yang quickly answered the phone, smiling as he asked, "Mr. Stephen Chow, are you satisfied with the script?"

Stephen Chow answered Zhou Yang in an excited voice.

"I'd love to act in it! The script is fantastic!"

After calming down, Stephen Chow murmured to himself, "If I were twenty years younger, I would definitely have won the role of Supreme Treasure!"

“Haha, Mr. Stephen Chow, if you were twenty years younger, you would definitely be the one to play this role,” Zhou Yang replied with a smile.

"By the way, have you already chosen candidates for the roles of the second-in-command and Pigsy? I have a perfect candidate in mind," Stephen Chow suddenly said.

"who is it?"

"Ng Man-tat!"

"Ah!" Zhou Yang was a little surprised. Didn't Stephen Chow and Ng Man-tat have a conflict?

While Zhou Yang was curious, he quietly asked Stephen Chow, "Hey, I heard you and Uncle Da have some conflicts. What's the truth?"

Stephen Chow chuckled awkwardly and said, "What conflict is there? It's just some irresponsible media stirring up trouble, causing a misunderstanding between us. Actually, for many years, I've wanted to invite him to star in my new movie, but I've never asked..."

Zhou Yang suddenly realized that this was how things were going on.

Both of them were waiting for the other to take the first step, but they ended up spending several years waiting.

Once a golden duo, they haven't worked together for over a decade; it's truly a cruel joke of fate.

"Don't worry, I'll handle it," Zhou Yang reassured him.

After ending the call, Zhou Yang immediately called Wu Mengda.

"Hey, Uncle Da, this is Zhou Yang. I'd like to invite you to star in my next film, 'A Chinese Odyssey'."

"Hehe, of course! I was really happy with our last collaboration on 'The Wandering Earth'," Wu Mengda replied with a smile.

“However, the director is Stephen Chow, and he is also one of the lead actors,” Zhou Yang added.

"What? He... he's going to be in it too?" Wu Mengda's voice trembled slightly.

“Not only will he be acting in it, but he also recommended you. Stephen Chow said he has been looking forward to working with you all these years, but the opportunity just hasn’t come yet,” Zhou Yang explained.

"Really? He said it himself?" Wu Mengda became excited.

"Indeed, he said it himself."

"Haha, that's great! I'll take the role! I'll do anything!" Wu Mengda made no attempt to hide his joy.

"..."

In the following week, Zhou Yang began planning the filming of his collaboration with Stephen Chow, including contacting the filming team, selecting filming locations, and building the set.

Meanwhile, a major news story suddenly broke online.

Stephen Chow and Da Sue rekindle their friendship! They'll co-star in Zhou Yang's new film, *A Chinese Odyssey*.

This news immediately caused surprise and heated discussion among netizens. The fact that Stephen Chow and Ng Man-tat could reconcile and cooperate was completely unexpected.

"Is this news true?!"

"Yes, didn't Stephen Chow and Uncle Da have a falling out a long time ago?"

"While I really hope they can work together again, this news seems too unlikely!"

"Honestly, the media these days will stop at nothing to create sensational headlines. Considering their personalities, it's completely impossible for them to work together again." "Besides, 'A Chinese Odyssey' sounds like a terrible movie; please, don't drag Brother Yang into it!"

"That's right, Zhou Yang will continue filming Marvel movies!"

"Moreover, Stephen Chow has already stated that he will no longer work as an actor."

"..."

Considering that Stephen Chow has not been involved in the film industry for more than ten years, it is said that even China's richest man, Ma Yun, failed to persuade him to return to the industry.

As for a collaboration between Ng Man-tat and Stephen Chow, that's even less likely.

More than a decade ago, Hong Kong media reported on the split between Stephen Chow and Ng Man-tat, and several well-known Hong Kong entertainment reporters even vowed that the two would never work together again.

Just as many netizens began to question the situation, Stephen Chow and Ng Man-tat simultaneously posted a Weibo post.

"#StephenChow: I have some great news to share! After more than ten years, I'm collaborating with Uncle Da again. Of course, Zhou Yang is the lead actor, and I'm directing and playing a supporting role. I firmly believe that this new film will surpass 'Kung Fu Hustle' and become the best film I've ever made!#"

"#Uncle Da Wu Mengda: Hehe, I'm so happy to be working with Zhou Yang and Xingxing again. 'A Chinese Odyssey' will definitely bring you a brand new Journey to the West experience!#"

Upon seeing the Weibo posts from the two, countless netizens were instantly moved to tears!

"Wow! I never thought I'd be able to see Stephen Chow and Uncle Da collaborate again in my lifetime!"

"With Brother Yang added to the mix, this combination is absolutely amazing!"

"So the news was actually true. No wonder the movie 'A Chinese Odyssey' has such a high reputation..."

"Hey, buddy upstairs, didn't you just say this movie's title sounded like a bad movie?"

"With just Stephen Chow, Uncle Da, and Brother Yang, the box office is guaranteed to be at least a billion!"

"Don't talk nonsense! It has to be at least two billion, and in US dollars!"

"..."

The film has not yet started shooting, but "A Chinese Odyssey" has already attracted much attention.

With much anticipation, starring Stephen Chow and Da Shu, and featuring Zhou Yang, this film is sure to be a classic comedy masterpiece!
A week later, all the preliminary work was completed, and the grand opening ceremony of "A Chinese Odyssey" was held.

The opening ceremony was a star-studded event: Zhou Yang played the role of Supreme Treasure, Stephen Chow played the role of Tang Sanzang, and Liu Yifei and Wu Mengda played the roles of Fairy Zixia and her assistant, respectively, making for a lively and extraordinary occasion.

The audience and staff were overjoyed, especially excited about the participation of Stephen Chow and Zhou Yang, as it is not easy to invite such big names.

"This lineup is too strong!"

"Even Stephen Chow is involved, Zhou Yang's strength should not be underestimated!"

"Indeed, despite the presence of many big names, it's still hard to say whether the box office will be high."

"Yes, even with a strong cast, a movie can still be a flop, like 'From Vegas to Macau' and 'The Saints'."

"Don't say that. After all, it's Stephen Chow and Zhou Yang leading the cast, so the quality shouldn't be bad!"

"I agree, it should get a rating of 8 or higher on Douban!"

"You're too modest; it's at least an 8.5!"

"..."

After the opening ceremony, the crew quickly plunged into the intense filming work without any rest.

Because Zhou Yang combined the two separate "A Chinese Odyssey" films into one, the first filming scene focused on the plot between Supreme Treasure and Fairy Zixia.

At this moment, Liu Yifei, dressed in red and holding a long sword, looked heroic and attracted the admiration of the surrounding staff.

Zhou Yang waited patiently outside the courtyard gate for Stephen Chow's instructions to begin filming.

(End of this chapter)