The bard joins the entertainment industry - Chapter 501 Invitation

As time went by, the celebration party also came to an end.

Early the next morning, Chen Shuo packed up his things and headed to Japan with Liu Weiqiang and others to prepare for the premiere there.

After getting off the plane, he saw crowds of people outside the airport. Chen Shuo thought it was some star fan from Japan who came to pick him up. After listening for a while, he realized that he was actually there to greet them.

“Are we so famous in Japan?” Cheng Guanxi asked in confusion while smiling and waving to the people on both sides.

“It should be half and half. I see that many people don’t pay much attention to us, but they behave very professionally.” Chen Shuo also said hello with a sincere smile while whispering.

He could feel that some of the people on both sides were real fans, fans of “Initial D” or Zhou Jielun and himself.

But the ones who showed the most enthusiasm seemed too professional.

Nagasawa Memi came to him and whispered: “Japan’s fan industry is very mature.”

Zhou Jielun, Cheng Guanxi and others looked at Chen Shuo. They knew some simple Japanese, but not enough to talk freely.

When Chen Shuo acted as a translator and said it once, everyone suddenly understood.

Although the fan industry in Xiangjiang is not so exaggerated, there are also fans who are professional fans.

After knowing the truth, several people laughed more sincerely. Obviously, the fans were not invited to watch them act like celebrities, but for publicity.

Naturally, you need to show your best.

Under the enthusiastic support of real and fake fans, Chen Shuo and others got in the car and went straight to the hotel.

The distribution work in Japan is jointly hosted by the Japanese producer and the agent distributor. Chen Shuo and others only need to cooperate.

Liu Weiqiang and others contacted the other party and decided on the publicity process.

The general process of a premiere anywhere is the same, which is to use the fame of the director and actors to attract more audiences and let them watch the movie in the theater.

Japan is no exception.

After giving Chen Shuo and others a break, we arranged for everyone to rest.

The next afternoon, in front of the Koma Theater in Shinjuku, thousands of fans were waiting eagerly, holding signs reading “I love Chen Shuo” and “I love Jie Lun”.

This film is adapted from a comic. For Japanese people who like this comic, many people are looking forward to it.

At 4 o’clock sharp, Chen Shuo and others drove to the red carpet. Today’s red carpet was very long and wide. Chen Shuo drove his AE86 and drove Mimi Nagasawa slowly on the red carpet, which annoyed the audience on both sides. array of exclamations.

Behind them were Zhou Jielun, Cheng Guanxi and others’ FC, FD, etc., and each person’s car also carried one person.

After the last round of publicity, we found that those who like this movie have a different kind of passion for being able to drive the car in the movie to promote it.

Therefore, everyone is prepared for the next promotion.

Sure enough, as the AE86 with “Fujiwara Tofu Shop” written on it stopped on the stage of the venue, Chen Shuo walked out of it, and then followed Memi Nagasawa, the cheers never stopped.

After Zhou Jielun, Tanaka Chie, Cheng Guanxi and others got off the bus, they also aroused bursts of warm cheers.

The next process is the same, including interviews with reporters, questions and interactions with fans, etc., until the promotional event ends at 5 o’clock.

Chen Shuo and others distributed the candies they brought from Xiangjiang to everyone, just like wedding candies at a wedding. They sprinkled them on the crowd, and many fans rushed to grab them.

But there was no confusion.

After being greeted by a crowd of fans, Chen Shuo and others went to the theater to take a rest and wait for the movie to start and watch the movie with everyone.

The premiere was followed by a dinner party, during which Liu Weiqiang discussed the sequel with the Japanese, while Chen Shuo chatted with the manager of her agency after being introduced by Nagasawa Meimi.

After chatting for a while and saying goodbye, Chen Shuo was about to get a glass of wine when he heard a somewhat familiar voice shouting.

“Harvest!”

But he didn’t pay attention, just thinking that someone had met an acquaintance.

“Harvest!”

“Hey! Harvest!” It wasn’t until someone slapped Chen Shuo on the shoulder that he remembered that it was calling him.

Turning around, he shouted in surprise: “David, why are you here?”

This person is none other than David Cohen, whom I met at Cannes before and later met Liu Yifei by chance.

“Sorry, my name is not commonly used, so I didn’t react at the moment.”

“It’s okay.” David suddenly understood after hearing this. After all, if someone called him by his online name or something in real life, he wouldn’t be able to react for a while.

“I came here with director Lin Zhibin.” He pointed to a man who was talking to Liu Weiqiang.

He didn’t know Lin Zhibin and Chen Shuo, but he had seen the information Huang Ying looked for when Liu Yifei told him about it last time.

There is not much information, but there are photos, and you can still recognize it by comparing it.

Chen Shuo took two glasses of wine, handed one to David and asked, “I heard from Crystal that you also want to make a movie about racing?”

“Yes.” David touched him, took a sip and said, “I wonder if you have heard of “Fast and Furious”? Director Lin Zhibin will be the director of the third part.”

“‘The Fast and the Furious’?” Chen Shuo was a little surprised. The information Huang Ying found did not show that Lin Zhibin had any experience in filming drag racing. He didn’t know why Universal would invite him to shoot the sequel to this already obviously profitable movie.

But after listening to it, I seemed to understand. Maybe it was because of his background as an Asian director.

Universal may want to explore the Asian market more effectively, so it decided to let him direct it.

The other person was born in Taiwan and later went to school in the United States, so he might be able to accommodate the preferences of both the East and the West.

“This time Director Lin wants to make a breakthrough, not only adding more Asian elements, but also showing more drifting skills.” David explained: “We have watched the movie “You” several times before. Some investigations have also been launched.

Director Lin thinks that your shooting experience will be very helpful for our next shooting, and would like to take this opportunity to ask Director Liu for advice. “

“It seems that Director Lin is very optimistic about you.” Chen Shuo said looking at David who was looking happy.

Whether it was the last time he met Liu Yifei or this time he came to inquire in person, Lin Zhibin always brought David with him, so he probably valued him more.

“Maybe it’s because I also like Asia, especially Chinese culture.” David raised his glass and said with a smile.

Chen Shuo clinked a glass with him and said with a smile: “I believe its profound heritage will not disappoint your liking.”

After taking a sip of wine, David said: “Chen, your performance is very outstanding. Really, every time I watch it, I have the idea that you can participate in a racing competition.

Mr. Keishi Tsuchiya also said that you are very talented in racing. I talked to him about you. “

“Thank you for the compliment!”

“I don’t just want to praise you, Chen.” David said directly: “I want to invite you to audition for our drama.”

After hearing this, Chen Shuo glanced at Lin Zhibin, who was still chatting with Liu Weiqiang, and then looked at David and said, “I guess this is just your own idea, right?”

“Yes.” David nodded. Lin Zhibin did not say that he wanted to ask Chen Shuo to interview for the role.

It was because he felt that Chen Shuo’s performance was very good and he also had a good impression of Chen Shuo that he extended the invitation.

Chen Shuo pondered for a while and said: “I will ask my assistant to contact you tomorrow and send a resume to your crew. However, we will not stay in Japan for too long. In three days, we will go to Bangkok to participate. Promoted.”

David said happily: “Don’t worry, Chen, I will recommend you to Director Lin. I think Director Lin will also be very interested in you.”

He understood what Chen Shuo said. He would accept his invitation and send a resume to the crew, but he had no hope and would not wait long.

However, he also believed that Lin Zhibin would talk to him whether he would ask Chen Shuo to star or not.

After all, Lin Zhibin is very optimistic about the movie “Initial D” and also highly approves of Chen Shuo’s performance.

Chen Shuo nodded. To be honest, he had never received script invitations from foreign countries.

Since he attended Cannes last year, especially after waiting for the release of “House of Flying Daggers”, he has received many invitations, but either the place is too remote, or they are small-budget projects with little money and scripts that he doesn’t like very much. Basically, they are all He pushed me.

Although he didn’t know much about the first two installments of the “Fast and Furious” series, he had heard of them.

And now we are preparing to shoot the third part, which proves that the first two parts did well at the box office.

Generally speaking, it is a good foreign resource, and it is an American movie.

You must know that the current domestic entertainment industry is still more inclined to gain international recognition, especially from the United States.

But unfortunately, their systems and industrial chains are more complete, and they also have a natural overlooking of Asia.

Except for Li Lianjie and Cheng Long, even Zhou Runfa didn’t do well there and was not very popular.

He was surprised by David’s invitation, but he didn’t take it too seriously.

It turns out that this invitation was sent by David, a photography assistant. Hearing about this position, you knew that not only was it irrelevant to the task of casting, but his status in the crew was also not very good.

Probably not as powerful as his assistant action director in “Sword Rain”.

Secondly, he doesn’t feel that his fame and strength can win the favor of Universal Company.

Yes, Universal, not Lin Zhibin.

He believes that director Lin Zhibin may not have that much control over the crew, and he has to listen more to the producer.

Compared with China, which is mostly director-centered, films in the United States, unless the director is particularly famous, mostly use a producer-centered system.

Obviously, Lin Zhibin does not look like a powerful and famous director.

Out of David’s sincerity and good intentions, he would hand over his resume, but he wouldn’t have high hopes.

He is not willing to waste too much energy on this aspect. If the other party does not have more tendencies during the Japan promotion period, he will not invest too much energy in this area.

David seemed happy with his decision.

The two were not very close before, but he felt a special sense of identification with Chen Shuo, like a fan, and like a new friend with great abilities.

This is mainly because he first watched “House of Flying Daggers” and developed a preliminary fondness for it, and then met and interacted with it more by chance on the street, and was influenced by Chen Shuo.

Later, when they were preparing for “Fast and Furious 3”, they got involved with Chen Shuo again, and they gained more recognition and admiration for Chen Shuo’s performance, which is why they showed such enthusiasm beyond the relationship.

The two chatted for a while, and when someone greeted Chen Shuo, David turned and left.

Later, Chen Shuo also saw David pointing at himself while chatting with Lin Zhibin, but had no intention of calling him over.

He just raised his glass to signal and didn’t pay too much attention.

After the party, Chen Shuo explained to Huang Ying and asked her to contact David and compile a Chinese and English version of her resume to the crew of “Fast and Furious 3”.

It focuses on the performance during the filming of “Initial D”.

After all, this is what the other party values.

After that, he didn’t pay any more attention to it, but went to promote it all over Japan with the crew.

Comic book movies are always very controversial, especially those that are already very famous.

Among comic fans and animation fans, they will be more picky about comic book adaptations.

Some places that are inconsistent with the original work will be taken out and criticized.

However, Japanese audiences still quite approve of the adaptation of “Initial D”.

The only thing that has been criticized may be Zhou Jielun’s acting skills, but he is very famous in Japan and has many fans to support him, which overwhelms the dissatisfaction of a small number of fans of the original work.

Chen Shuo’s performance exceeded everyone’s expectations, and he portrayed the character of Fujiwara Takumi in a very full way.

The two-dimensional style of painting always fails to leave a deep impression on people. Now with the release of the movie, the character of Fujiwara Takumi has a concrete image in everyone’s mind.

The most important thing is that most people like beautiful things.

In this movie, not to mention Chen Shuo, Nagasawa Memi and Tanaka Chie are all beauties, Cheng Guanxi and Yu Wenle are also countless handsome guys, and even Zhou Jielun is also a relatively distinctive handsome guy.

Not to mention the king-level figure Liu Dehua.

His influence in Japan is stronger than that of Chen Shuo and Zhou Jielun.

On July 5, just as the group was finishing their promotion in Japan and planning to head to Bangkok after a day of rest in Fukuoka, Huang Ying received an interview invitation from the crew of “Fast and Furious 3”.

Chen Shuo and Liu Weiqiang took a leave of absence and rushed to Tokyo again with Huang Ying.

After coming out of the airport, he saw David waving to him enthusiastically.

“Chen, welcome back!” David hugged him.

The two of them had been in contact many times in the past few days, but they never mentioned the interview. However, through the conversation with him, Chen Shuo also heard that they seemed to recognize him.

Looking at his attitude now, I feel that this line of work should be rewarding.

“David, it seems that there will be a surprise for me this time.” Chen Shuo said with a smile.

David did not answer, but invited him to get in the car and said, “Let’s go back first and then talk.”