I was just thinking about taking the arts exam and you said I've been playing supporting roles

Chapter 545 The Attack! All Eyes Are On!
Recently, news of the start of filming for "John Wick 2" has swept across North America, generating intense discussion and attention.

Many Hollywood stars are discussing the casting progress of this film, as the success of "John Wick" has led to a strong desire for collaboration among them.

To know.

From everyone's current perspective, any work by Chen Jin is almost guaranteed to be a box office draw.

There's absolutely no need to worry about either the quality of the work or the target audience.

Global Times is naturally happy to see this situation.

Collaborating with Chen Jin was a well-considered decision.

As one of the six major Hollywood studios, Universal boasts the most complete industrial layout and the most influential market performance.

Currently, the cooperation between the six major Hollywood studios and China is limited to box office revenue sharing.

As for Chen Jin...

This clearly breaks the current situation.

They successfully established connections with Hollywood for content creation and in-depth filming.

As Zhang Yimou said, it was inevitable for Chen Jin to establish himself in Hollywood, and his ultimate goal was to bring Chinese works to Hollywood.

For a while.

The casting process for "John Wick 2" has caused quite a stir in Hollywood, with even some international stars unable to resist the allure of the film.

The involvement of Universal Pictures, the success of "John Wick," and Chen Jin's script—each factor made it extremely attractive.

at the same time.

The Hollywood Reporter and other major media websites have reported on this incident.

[Breaking News! John Wick 2 Casting Roundup: Who Will Take the Role?]

Why are Hollywood stars vying for a spot in "John Wick 2"?

[Casting for "John Wick 2" sparks online speculation!]

[Another masterpiece from Chen Jin! Chinese filmmakers are making a reverse take on the North American market, potentially continuing the legacy of a classic.]

John Wick 2 is being discussed both domestically and internationally, and its current influence is undeniable.

Jingle Bell--

Chen Jin's phone rang again, as had been the case for the past few days.

Since the casting for "John Wick 2" was announced, many people have expressed their desire to work with Chen Jin.

Leaving aside the others, Paul Walker alone has been calling Chen Jin nonstop.

When filming wrapped on Fast & Furious 6, he made it clear that he genuinely wanted to work with Chen Jin again.

Of course, Chen Jin also gave him an answer.

only.

It seems that some things are beyond our control and plans may not keep up with changes.

Chen Jin's thoughts returned, and she casually pressed the answer button.

Paula's voice came through the phone, and compared to her usual seriousness, it sounded rather cheerful today.

"Chan, many movie stars in North America have expressed interest in collaborating on 'John Wick 2'."

"Perhaps we can continue with the work we're about to do."

Chen Jin responded to Paula's words, saying that this was a natural occurrence.

The quality of the script for "John Wick 2" speaks for itself, and it's sure to attract a huge following.

Furthermore.

Chen Jin had seen the results of "John Wick 2," and whether it was the box office, the awards, or the popularity at the time, it was top-notch.

It will definitely be a dark horse.

"Not urgent."

When Chen Jin's voice came, Paula subconsciously raised an eyebrow.

She could roughly guess Chen Jin's intentions; it must be said that despite her young age, she was far more experienced in considering all aspects.

The two hung up the phone.

Now that the casting process is underway, the next step is to study the production costs.

No one’s money comes from strong winds.

Chen Jin has always liked to spend money wisely, and as for "John Wick 2", of course, the lowest bidder wins.

Chen Jin believes that it is absolutely unacceptable for Hollywood stars to pay exorbitant salaries just to gain popularity and exceed their budget.

In his opinion, the original cast and crew of "John Wick 2" can be considered a safety net.

After all, a large number of movie stars are currently in a low period of their careers and are eager to find a breakthrough. "John Wick 2" is the only high-quality work they can currently access.

but.

Some Hollywood stars are willing to lower their salaries for roles.

Just like Leonardo DiCaprio and Brandt Pitt, they both offered to reduce their salaries for roles they wanted.

For them, the key factors are the quality of the script and the director's strong appeal; lowering their salaries will result in higher film revenue sharing and greater popularity.

That's enough.

John Wick 2 has been attracting considerable attention in recent days.

The whole of Hollywood is buzzing about it; it's impossible for Leonardo DiCaprio not to notice.

Compared to his previous collaboration with Chen Jin, seeing his current popularity and influence makes it hard not to want to pay attention to him.

The supporting actors who were once relegated to a subordinate position have seen their works gain momentum in less than two years.

Oh! That damned Chinese.

Leonardo DiCaprio may not even have realized his own emotions at that moment.

Envy? Jealousy? Disbelief?

Perhaps these emotions exist, after all, he had a certain racial prejudice against Chen Jin.

He neither allows nor wants to see a Chinese person gradually rise to his position.

Leonardo DiCaprio gradually calmed down.

He was somewhat relieved that the situation had not been exposed at the time, and even though the media speculated on it, it was suppressed immediately.

Otherwise, if the entire internet knew about this, coupled with Chen Jin's current success, the outcome would be predictable.

He will undoubtedly become the target of public criticism.

Hey!

"When did you start paying attention to this?"

Rick Yorn looked at the content displayed on Leonardo DiCaprio's phone. After the incident during the last "Wolf of Wall Street" film, Paula had caused a scene on set.

The final result could only be a hasty and perfunctory resolution.

After that, there was a deluge of reports about Chen Jin.

Whether it's the award-winning film "Grandma's Grandson" or the box office surge of "Fast & Furious 6," this guy from China has shown a completely uncontrollable presence.

The level of popularity skyrocketed.

"What? Does this guy make you feel threatened?"

Leonardo DiCaprio's relaxed brows furrowed after hearing his agent's words.

"I think you're telling a joke."

It's important to know that he now holds a top-tier position in Hollywood.

Given his abilities, how could he possibly feel threatened by a Chinese filmmaker?

If this were to get out, it would probably make us a laughingstock.

only.

The smile on his face was clearly bitter; in Xiao Li's opinion, Chen Jin's success was too smooth.

The offensive was fierce.

Even so, so what?
His achievements are unparalleled; at his current age, Chen Jin already holds two authoritative films, "Titanic" and "Romeo and Juliet."

He's now a top star in Hollywood, so there's absolutely no need for him to care about these people.

however.

Li Zi's tightly clenched hands betrayed his emotions. Even if he didn't show it on his face, he still harbored resentment towards Chen Jin deep down.

This person is far too dangerous.

He single-handedly established himself in Hollywood with "John Wick," and then went on to star in several other blockbuster films.

Chen Jin's status in Hollywood has clearly risen, especially after reaching a cooperation agreement with Universal.

As Leonardo DiCaprio's manager, Rick Yorn is clearly able to perceive his artist's emotions.

"Do not worry."

"Your status in Hollywood is unshakeable."

This statement sounds like an affirmation, yet it also conveys a great deal of comfort.

The latter shrugged nonchalantly; his priority now was to focus on himself and, ideally, achieve his dream as soon as possible.

He won the Oscar for Best Actor.

Los Angeles at this moment.

Riccardo Scamarcio reread the script in his hands, and the admiration that arose gave him a more direct feeling for Chen Jin.

so amazing!

The overall expansion of the worldview is truly impressive.

The blood oath that had to be fulfilled became the reason why he was forced to return to the martial world.

The entire assassin world is enough to strike fear into the hearts of many.

That kind of violence, tinged with absurdity and humor, presents a new worldview.

Call ~
Riccardo Scamarcio let out a heavy sigh of relief, feeling his adrenaline surge after reading the script.

He pieced together the content of the script bit by bit and then instilled it into his brain.

perfect!

He was already eager to get the role in this script; he was sure he would shine.

With that in mind, Riccardo Scamarcho couldn't wait to call his agent.

"Johnny, I'm determined to get the role in John Wick 2."

"No matter what method you use."

This was the first time he had ever been so obsessed with a script.

As Riccardo Scamarcho's agent, Jonny naturally wouldn't deny any of his ideas.

As for now.

The main contact was with Universal and Chen Jin's agents; the casting process for "John Wick 2" has always been carried out through both parties.

Johnny has already made a rough guess that the casting for this movie must be extremely popular.

Whether or not a role can be secured depends not only on the suitability of the actor to the script, but also on the actor's salary.

Seeing their own artists, they clearly had their own ideas.

Johnny spoke with Paula on the phone.

This founding member of CAA is a legend in himself.

In general.

Chen Jin is indeed lucky; having her handle work in Hollywood is like a fish in water.

The two parties communicated their cooperation intentions directly over the phone. Chen Jin had previously mentioned this issue to Paula, suggesting that Riccardo Scamarcio be given priority consideration for the new villain in "John Wick 2".

Paula found Chen Jin's idea rather puzzling.

Currently.

There are many actors who want to participate in "John Wick 2", and many of them are quite famous.

Therefore, it is natural to choose the best option.

Besides a solid storyline, the most important thing for a work is that the actors playing the roles must be well-known.

Paula's biggest opinion about Riccardo Scamarcio is his two box office flops this year.

Not a splash.

only.

Since Chen Jin herself has her own ideas, she certainly won't try to stop her.

Although I sometimes don't understand some of Chen Jin's intentions, since he has decided to do so, there must be a reason for it.

Just do as instructed.

Riccardo Scamarcio anxiously awaited a call from his agent.

Casting itself involves going through layers of selection.

Expressing your intention to cooperate is just a stepping stone; whether you get an audition depends on the other party's response.

“Riccardo, I just spoke with Paula on the phone.”

"We've secured a preliminary audition opportunity for you, but she's also mentioned a condition."

"The actor's salary needs to be reduced."

Riccardo Scamarcio had no objection to this.

His salary wasn't high to begin with, so how much lower could it get?
He has never had many demands regarding pay; as long as he gets the chance to appear on screen, that's what excites him the most.

well.

The cooperation agreement was easily finalized, and the next step is to wait for the public audition for "John Wick 2".

It shouldn't be too long before this happens, since about a week has passed since the public casting call. After completing some follow-up work, it will probably enter the final process.

……

China, the capital.

Chen Su was reporting to Chen Jin on the recent box office records of "Hong Kong Trip".

China's box office has stabilized, but there is still room for improvement in the final results.

As for North America...

It has risen to 1.7 million US dollars, especially with the double boost from "Hong Kong Trip" and "Gravity", which has brought Chen Jin to a new level of attention.

Especially the five minutes or so at the end that Chen Jin reshot.

This inevitably sparked some discussion.

Gravity has achieved remarkable success, grossing over $5.77 million in its opening weekend.

People have made some guesses about this.

The appearance of Chen Jin at the end of the work, with its veiled sense of trying to cover up the truth, clearly indicates that an even greater predicament is about to be revealed.

Could it be?

Could there be a sequel to Gravity? Or will Alfonso Cuarón collaborate with Chen Jin in the future?
Not only netizens and media reporters, but even people in the entertainment industry have noticed something fishy.

It's important to know that Alfonso Cuarón has an extremely high reputation in the industry.

Even before the release of "Gravity", he already had numerous representative works.

The Harry Potter film series, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, is undoubtedly considered one of the best in the series.

Through this film, he proved to the world his ability to handle commercial blockbusters.

The sci-fi thriller "Children of Men" and "Ya Mama Too," which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.

suffice it to say.

Alfonso Cuarón is also a highly regarded director in the industry who is worth collaborating with.

With the addition of this year's "Gravity," the current box office performance has already attracted the attention of industry insiders.

If the two really cooperate, it would be a powerful alliance.

With these speculations in mind, people flocked to cinemas to support these two films.

The final conclusion.

Chen Jin.

This filmmaker from China is simply impossible to ignore.

Strength is everything!

(End of this chapter)