Global Best Actor: Starting with Picking Up Attributes in America

I saw the script.

Chen Xun suddenly had a new idea.

Anyone with even a little knowledge of the industry knows this script is terrible.

Almost all the problems in the script were laid bare.

Moreover, after reading Green Lantern in his previous life, Chen Xun specifically searched for its creative background.

I don’t know if I don’t search, I’m surprised when I search!

This project is a complete disaster!

Not only did the director and Warner Bros. executives have a falling out, but even the lead actor Ryan wasn't chosen by the director; Warner Bros. had him as a backup and decided on him!

Furthermore, there was interference from the editing studio, resulting in repeated reshoots due to script issues, and eventually the director even lost the right to edit the film!

Ultimately, the editing rights fell into the hands of Warner Bros. and DC executives!

It's like Chen Xun wants to cook a tomato and egg stir-fry, but there are eight chefs in the kitchen, representing the eight major cuisines.

Every chef has their own understanding of stir-frying!

This project was doomed to fail before it even started filming; all that's missing now is someone to remove the veil of secrecy!

Having a thorough understanding of the project's background, Chen Xun was ready to embark on a thrilling adventure!

He stole a glance at Rob.

They discovered that Robert was standing by the window without turning around.

Chen Xun silently apologized to Robert in his heart.

I need to remind him to bring some nitroglycerin or similar medication tomorrow!

I wonder if the United States has this too!

More than an hour passed.

Chen Xun closed the script and let out a long sigh of relief.

Hearing the noise, Rob turned around and looked at him anxiously: "How is it?"

His legs went numb from standing by the window!

One couple after another were kissing outside the window!

Chen Xun carefully put the script back into the brown paper bag, handed it back to Robert, and smiled.

"More rigid than I imagined!"

Rob paused for a moment, then understood what he meant, and muttered a curse under his breath:

"Shit. Is this a big problem?"

"It's serious, but not hopeless!"

Chen Xun said calmly, "And I'm very confident I can get this role!"

Seeing the confidence in Chen Xun's eyes, Robert felt a sense of relief.

He took the script and locked it back in the drawer like a treasure.

"Great! That's the effect I wanted!"

Robert patted Chen Xun's shoulder forcefully:

"Tomorrow, do it our way! Present them with your brilliant ideas in the most convincing way possible!"

"Let them know that turning to you, Chen Xun, is the wisest choice for them if they want to revive this project!"

Leave Rob's office.

Chen Xun got into the car but didn't start it immediately.

He recalled the dull, clichéd first draft of the Green Lantern script that he had just read.

The problem isn't at a single point; it's rotten to the core.

Repairing and patching things up is like painting the walls of a dilapidated house with an unstable foundation; it may look better temporarily, but it will collapse sooner or later.

Ryan Reynolds' example is a prime example.

"Instead of tinkering with someone else's mess, why not start from scratch?"

Once the thought popped into his head, it quickly took over his mind!

An even more outrageous plan gradually became clear.

He wanted to completely overturn the previous optimization and improvement ideas and directly create a brand new Green Lantern story tailored to him.

A story that truly allows him to leverage his strengths while breaking all stereotypes.

Combining Eastern philosophy, modern technology, and grassroots humor, it is completely different from traditional American superheroes.

Green Lantern: Rise of the Blue Dragon

Thinking about this, he felt his blood getting hot.

Chen Xun did not go home.

He drove directly to a nearby 24-hour coffee shop, found a quiet corner, opened his laptop, created a new document, and began typing rapidly on the keyboard.

At that moment, his thoughts flowed freely!

First and foremost, it's a subversion of the core concept!

The main character is no longer Hal Jordan.

After all, there was a previous change in the DC Comics storyline where Hal Jordan became a villain.

In addition to the inherent problems with Howl's character design, a completely new story could have avoided this major pitfall!

The concept of that test pilot is too outdated and too far removed from ordinary people.

He wants to create a new protagonist that can resonate with more young viewers today, especially those who grew up in a multicultural context.

Chen Xun, 28 years old, is a second-generation immigrant in San Francisco's Chinatown.

A programmer struggling in Silicon Valley!

He talks nonsense and is good at using self-deprecation and rants to cope with the helplessness of life. He is kind-hearted but has become a little insecure due to the wear and tear of reality.

On weekends, he is the lion's tail in the community lion dance team, which gives him exceptional core strength, balance, and an understanding of traditional culture.

Yes, it's that kind of seemingly useless guy, but reliable neighborhood hero when it counts.

The way to obtain the Green Lantern Ring will also change!

It wasn't some fearless test pilot, but an accident.

While witnessing a robbery in Chinatown, his ancestral jade pendant resonated with a fragment of a crashed alien spaceship, which contained the core technology of the Green Lantern Ring, unexpectedly granting him the ring's energy.

The opening scene could be a vivid depiction of a rain of coins knocking out a thug, or an embarrassing incident like losing control and crashing into the neighboring hot pot restaurant, maximizing the comedic effect.

The mentor role also needs to be changed!

You could design a strong female character as the mentor!

A former Marine, pragmatic, tough, and tactics-oriented.

She scoffed at Chen Xun's approach of trying to understand the energy of the lamp ring by meditating using metaphysics and learning moves from the movie "Kung Fu Hustle"!

The two will have a spark-filled clash, from their training methods to their worldviews!

The contrast itself is dramatic!

Arrange for another female lead!

Journalist identity!

She is the object of Chen Xun's secret crush.

She used the media to investigate the truth, expose the conspiracy, and ultimately became Chen Xun's strongest support on Earth!

Their romantic relationship could develop naturally while fighting side by side.

Let's optimize a few more supporting characters, and finally, the villains!

Chen Xun's hand speed is getting faster and faster!

It was as if the script had always been in his mind!

……

Warner Bros. meeting room.

Outside the huge floor-to-ceiling windows are Burbank Studios' iconic water tower and a series of film studios.

The air was filled with the aroma of premium coffee beans.

But no one was in the mood to savor it right now.

When Chen Xun walked in accompanied by Robert, there were already four people sitting around the conference table.

The person in the dominant position was a man in his forties wearing a well-fitting suit.

His hair was meticulously styled, and his eyes were sharp, clearly indicating that he had held a high position for many years.

He exuded an overbearing aura.

After Robert quietly introduced him, Chen Xun learned of his identity.

He is Greg Silverman, the vice president in charge of DC film development.

Next to her is Sarah, the casting director I had met before.

The other two were an elderly man with gray hair but a sprightly demeanor, who was none other than director Martin Campbell, and a young screenwriter wearing black-rimmed glasses who looked somewhat nervous.

Chen Xun quickly glanced at the favorability ratings above their heads.

The age range is generally between 30 and 40, which is considered a standard level for business meetings.

Only the young screenwriter had a favorability rating of 55, probably because he was a viewer of "2 Broke Girls".

The moment Chen Xun entered the room and his gaze met Greg's, a deep purple attribute ball popped out:

[Aura of a person in a high position +7]

Chen Xun absorbed it immediately.

A sense of calm and power surged through my body.

He felt his back straighten more unconsciously, and his gaze became fixed. The nervousness he felt in front of the big shot just now vanished instantly.

His [Aura] attribute on his attribute panel suddenly jumped, exceeding the critical point:

[Aura attribute upgraded! Current level: Lv3 (5/600)]

It's been upgraded!

Just as Robert was about to make his introduction, he noticed Chen Xun's change and subconsciously glanced at him again.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, everyone took their seats.

Greg spoke first, his tone polite but distant:

"Mr. Chen, your performances in '2 Broke Girls' and 'Thor' were outstanding, especially your comedic timing and audience appeal!"

"That's also the main reason we invited you here!"

Director Martin Campbell nodded, but his eyes held more curiosity.

It seems they are assessing whether this young man can carry a superhero blockbuster with an investment of hundreds of millions.