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Chapter 548 Death!

In the box.

The laughter and joy have vanished, replaced by Vin Diesel and others immersed in immense grief.

Paul Walker's death gave them absolutely no chance to process what had happened.

Just the night before last, Vin Diesel and Paul Walker spoke on the phone, but now he's heard the devastating news about him.

Ultimately, life is unpredictable.

There are some things that are beyond human control, and we cannot always defy fate.

There was silence for a long time.

Vin Diesel wiped his face, and his voice choked up when he spoke again.

"I have to go and bring him back."

While everyone was still reeling from the tragic news, they immediately took action after hearing Vin Diesel's words.

Chen Jin looked at Zhu Yanmanz beside her.

Faced with this situation, they naturally cannot sit idly by and wait for their doom.

During the filming of "Fast & Furious 6", Chen Jin and Paul Walker developed a deep friendship.

This Hollywood tough guy has never shown any racial discrimination towards him like Leonardo DiCaprio has.

to be frank.

When Chen Jin heard that news, her heart also ached.

Even if one had some vague understanding of this matter beforehand, when it actually happened, no one could ignore it.

This news instantly sparked global online attention.

While everyone was still questioning the veracity of the news, official media outlets stepped in and revealed the truth.

Vin Diesel and his group quickly left.

All they can do now is take care of Paul Walker's funeral arrangements and comfort his family.

only--

The moment the crowd stepped out of the legendary bar, countless media reporters swarmed in.

They had been waiting for a long time, hoping to get firsthand information.

"Diesel, could you talk about your feelings about Paul's passing?"

"How will this affect your work going forward?"

Vin Diesel walked out of the crowd expressionlessly; he had no intention of answering any questions.

Perhaps noticing Vin Diesel's attitude, the sharp-eyed media reporters present spotted Chen Jin and Zhu Yanmanz.

Many paparazzi had already received the news that Chen Jin's trip to Los Angeles was for casting in "John Wick 2".

present.

Given this timeframe, many people naturally have a lot of questions about it.

"Hey! Chan."

"As an actor who has worked with Paul Walker, what was your first reaction upon hearing this news?"

The main cast and crew of "Fast & Furious 6" all refused to answer with solemn expressions and quickly got into their cars to leave.

Vin Diesel had already arranged everything in the box, and now they were heading to the location where Paul Walker had been injured.

now.

The shock and sadness were so intense that no one present had any time to think.

Under such circumstances, how could anyone possibly respond to the media's inquiries?
Chen Jin arranged for Zhu Yanmanz to return to the hotel with Gal Gadot.

He arrived in California immediately along with Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, and others. At that time, the Valencia community had been cordoned off, and media personnel from various mainstream websites, fans who had heard the news, and related personnel surrounded the area.

Chen Jin and others helped assist and handled the follow-up matters.

By the next morning, it was all over.

Chen Jin returned to the hotel.

Seeing that Zhu Yanmanz's eyes were red, she quickly got up and went forward to greet him when he returned.

"Has everything been taken care of?"

In response to Zhu Yanmanz's question, Chen Jin nodded.

The two sat quietly on the bed, without exchanging much words.

In comparison.

This incident was indeed a huge blow to Zhu Yanmanzi; the loss of a vibrant life is always heartbreaking.

Chen Jin calmed down for a moment.

He picked up his phone and dialed Paula's number.

Paula, casting for John Wick 2 has been postponed until mid-month.

Ultimately, Paul Walker's funeral arrangements must be completed.

Paula did not object to Chen Jin's words.

It's important to know that news of Paul Walker's death has spread both domestically and internationally.

At this point, as someone who had previously worked with Paul Walker, it was natural to take action.

Right now, no job is as important as this.

Vin Diesel and Chen Jin immediately declined all public appearances and media interviews.

After handling the relevant matters, people expressed their condolences for Paul Walker through social media.

As for Paula...

They also released an official announcement that casting for "John Wick 2" had been postponed.

This matter lasted a long time.

Even after Paul Walker's funeral, everyone was still unable to calm down.

……

On December 10, 2013, the casting process, which had been delayed for several days, officially began.

Hollywood is still grieving the passing of Paul Walker, but as Vin Diesel and others have said, life goes on.

They will continue filming the Fast and Furious series with Paul Walker's expectations in mind.

Chen Jin and Zhu Yanmanzi got up very early.

The two drove to Universal's headquarters, where Paula and Universal had already prepared for the casting process and were just waiting for it to end.

Many actors have already headed to Universal.

Most of the characters in "John Wick 2" are from the original "John Wick".

Apart from a few newly added core members, this has attracted business opportunities both domestically and internationally.

after all.

The success of "John Wick" has made everyone envious, and they believe that "John Wick 2" will also achieve great popularity.

The entire area outside the global mall was packed with people.

In addition to the artists and actors who came to participate in the casting call, media reporters from major mainstream websites surrounded him.

They were filled with anticipation for this news, and with the Paul Walker incident also involved, they were very curious about Chen Jin's current thoughts.

Chen Jin and Zhu Yanmanzi have just appeared at the Global Headquarters.

Media reporters swarmed towards where the two were.

They've been waiting for this for a long time, whether it's for the casting of "John Wick 2" or for their feelings about Paul Walker's passing; this will be the biggest trending topic today.

For a while.

The crowd quickly stepped forward.

"Chan, how do you feel about returning to work for the first time since Paul Walker's passing?"

"Chen Jin, do you have any specific requirements for this casting?"

"As a film that you wrote, directed, and starred in, do you think 'John Wick 2' will continue the success of 'John Wick'?"

Chen Jin did not give many answers to the questions from the media reporters present.

After a brief greeting to everyone, he hurriedly entered the Global Headquarters.

Paula came to greet them early.

"See that? That's the hype surrounding 'John Wick'. Many famous stars have come to audition for it."

Paula shrugged.

After hearing what the person in front of him said, Chen Jin smiled but remained silent.

They walked towards the elevator, and along the way, they did see many familiar faces. Several actors from the previous film have been confirmed to return.

This time, they will be choosing some newly joined characters or supporting roles.

As the three of them were about to head towards the office, Riccardo Scamarcio looked in Chen Jin's direction.

When he noticed the person in front of him, Riccardo Scamarcio's expression became noticeably more excited.

Let’s not talk about anything else for now.

He greatly admired Chen Jin.

In his early twenties, he had already successfully entered Hollywood and had the opportunity to collaborate with entertainment giants.

"Hey! Chan."

Riccardo Scamarcio greeted Chen Jin, but then seemed somewhat awkward.

He wasn't sure if the person in front of him knew him.

He is perhaps more well-known in his home country than in Hollywood.

"Hello, Scarmajo."

After receiving a response from Chen Jin, the latter's mood improved significantly.

As for now.

Everyone waited anxiously, secretly hoping for what would happen next.

If they can actually secure a role in "John Wick 2", their position will naturally be solidified.

Chen Jin looked over.

Relatively speaking, all of these people present will be extremely well-known in the future.

All they need is an opportunity.

Perhaps after starring in this production, he might just become a star in the entertainment industry.

Chen Jin and Zhu Yanmanz arrived at the audition office, led by Paula.

As the three walked in, Chad Stahlsky and David Leitch stood up. Their previous collaboration had been very pleasant, and Chen Jin and the others were naturally happy to work together.

Besides.

The head of Universal Pictures, the producer of "John Wick 2," and everyone present joined in the audition process.

With Chen Jin and Zhu Yanmanz taking their seats, the casting process officially began.

As for now.

News of "John Wick 2" has spread across the entire internet.

The media reporters did not glean any useful information from Chen Jin's few words, but they still released a press release.

[Casting for "John Wick 2" is underway; Chen Jin and her girlfriend were spotted at Universal Studios headquarters!]

[Following Paul Walker's passing, Chen Jin makes her first public appearance at the casting for "John Wick 2," looking visibly exhausted!]

【…】

Everyone can understand this news.

After all, when the incident occurred, Chen Jin immediately postponed his work, which is enough to prove his respect for Paul Walker.

The audition begins.

It must be said that the people who came to audition this time really shocked everyone present.

They knew about the success of "John Wick," but they never expected it would attract so many people to audition.

After finishing one by one, when Chen Jin looked up again, she finally noticed Riccardo Scamarcho's figure.

Precisely.

He was more eager to see if there was anyone more suitable than Riccardo Scamarcho.

As the person in front of her entered, Chen Jin's gaze fell on where he was.

"I advise you to run away now, it's not too late."

“Otherwise, even if you kill me, our entire Komora organization will hunt you down.”

Riccardo Scamarcio blurted out those words without thinking.

Chen Jin stared at the person in front of her. Perhaps it was a preconceived notion, but the person in front of her did seem more appropriate than others when saying those words.

There were quite a few people auditioning for Santino Antonio today.

but.

The most striking impression is still that of Riccardo Scamarcho.

Chen Jin decided to cooperate with him in a play. If there were no problems, he was somewhat biased towards the person in front of him.

David Leitch looked at Chen Jin.

Compared to the actors who had just come in, they did not receive such treatment.

in this way.

It was obvious that Chen Jin treated the person in front of him with special favor.

“This is from my father’s collection.”

"Of course, what I saw was not just paint that couldn't be replaced, but also a sense of self that I found in the painting."

“I don’t want you to do this either, John.”

"If you really do retire, I will respect your choice."

"You're thinking about it, aren't you?"

Do you think you can handle me in time?

Riccardo Scamarcho's expression changed quite skillfully with every sentence he spoke.

The moment I looked at Chen Jin, I could sense the change in his eyes.

"I'm curious, how are you going to kill me?"

"With that woman's pen? Or with his cane?"

"My two hands are enough."

Chen Jin stared at the person in front of him, his expression solemn, as if he were looking at a dead man.

“How exciting!”

"But you know you can't do it, right?"

"Just tell me directly, what exactly do you want me to do?"

"I want you to kill my sister."

Riccardo Scamarcio paused, and when he looked at Chen Jin again, he received no response.

This scene surprised him somewhat, and he didn't know what the person in front of him was thinking.
It was an ordinary conversation, but the way the two people spoke made the atmosphere quite tense.

Chen Jin's gaze swept over the crowd.

It eventually landed where Riccardo Scamarcio was.

"OK."

"I look forward to our cooperation."

Upon hearing Chen Jin's words, Riccardo Scamarcio's expression visibly became agitated.

"I've been chosen, right?"

Those present looked towards Chen Jin's location and could roughly guess the real reason he chose Riccardo.

In the scene just now, you could really feel the tension between the two characters.

Chen Jin nodded.

He had originally planned to choose the most perfect one from among those who auditioned today, but now it seems that the original cast is more worthwhile.

The question-and-answer session between the two led to different opinions from everyone.

The scene Chen Jin chose primarily highlighted Riccardo Scamarcio's emotions.

You can feel the changes in his mood through these few lines of dialogue.

The subsequent casting process went quite smoothly.

Everyone was putting in a lot of effort to land a role in this movie.

As for now.

They finally accomplished a task.

After finalizing all the new cast members, Chen Jin left the decision of the start date for filming to Paula and Universal.

And he.

Then I need to prepare to join the cast of "Avengers: Age of Ultron"!
(End of this chapter)