Actor: My Entertainment Era

Chapter 281 Busy people in Cannes

After Zhang Yuanjun finished filming "The Lonely Agent", he went straight to the crew of "The Founding of the People's Republic of China".

In "The Lonely Agent" he had short hair, and in "The Founding of the People's Republic of China" he had to wear a hair cover to comb his hair back.

But after only 4 days of filming, he had to leave the group.

The annual Cannes International Film Festival is about to open, and 24-year-old Zhang Yuanjun will challenge for the highest honor of world art films for the second time.

Liu Yifei played a female announcer in "The Founding of the People's Republic of China". She only had one scene and one line. She finished filming in half a day and then returned to the capital.

When Zhang Yuanjun flew from Jinling to France, his best friend Shu Chang came to her with regrets and complained.

"I asked you to take it." Liu Yifei had not persuaded Shu Chang to take the role of "Transcendence". "She is just a skilled actress. She will only appear in her underwear at most. What are you afraid of?"

"Then why didn't you answer?" Shu Chang asked her.

"They didn't look for me." Liu Yifei smiled.

"I guess you won't answer if I ask you." Shu Chang said with a smile.

This cannot be said to be wrong. Although Liu Yifei does not have the baggage of an idol, she is not willing to take off her clothes in front of the camera.

Shu Chang hugged Liu Yifei and said, "Qianqian, please help me to beg Zhang Yuanjun. If you come to me for a movie in the future, I will definitely not reject it."

Liu Yifei said: "It's not like you don't know him. If you want to say it, you can tell it yourself, and you want me to turn my hand."

"Don't you two have a good relationship? You two are classmates. If you tell him, he will definitely give you face."

Liu Yifei didn't accept this problem: "People hire a crew to film a movie and spend real money on it. I go and say it and they just listen? Oh, don't take it too seriously. It's normal to accept this movie or not that one. The crew chooses actors and actresses. We’re also choosing a crew.”

"But I also want to go to Cannes." Shu Chang said.

"Let's find another opportunity in the future." Liu Yifei comforted.

"Hey, do you think Zhang Yuanjun can win the award this year?" Shu Chang asked.

Liu Yifei did not answer, but looked at her meaningfully, making Shu Chang stare at her: "That's what I'm saying, he is only 24 years old, so he is indeed a bit young."

No one believes he can win the award this year.

There are currently only two Cannes Best Actors in the Chinese film industry. Ge You was 37 years old when he won the award, and Tony Leung was 38 years old.

Even if Zhang Yuanjun won the award 10 years later, he would still be 34 years old and the youngest actor.

Yuya Yanagi was granted the title of emperor at the age of 14, which was unprecedented and will never be done again, and does not have any reference value.

When Zhang Yuanjun arrived in Cannes, it was already night.

But when Zhang Yuanjun walked out of the station, he was still questioned by many Chinese and foreign reporters.

Zhang Yuanjun said hello to the camera as he walked, and when he entered Cannes, he was about to start acting.

"Well, we are still filming in China, so I came two days late." Zhang Yuanjun responded to the movie channel's question.

"It's very relaxing, but the important thing is to participate." Zhang Yuanjun pushed his luggage cart out.

Zhang Yuanjun checked in at the hotel and informed his parents and girlfriend that his landing was safe.

Zhang Yuanjun couldn't sleep for the time being. After Xiao Zhao packed his luggage, he came over to discuss the itinerary with him.

The two talked until after 3 o'clock before they separated.

Zhang Yuanjun didn't get up until 11 o'clock. At Xiao Zhao's urging, he packed up and went out.

He has a movie channel to do a preview interview for the film festival.

"This is my second time coming to Cannes." Zhang Yuanjun took the microphone and chatted with reporters, "What day are you here today? I can't even remember the time to catch a show or a flight."

The reporter told him: "The film festival will open in the evening on May 5th, French time."

"Oh."

"The first time I came here was in 07. Now two years have passed. Do you feel anything is different?"

"Cannes is still like this, nothing has changed."

"What about you personally?"

"It's not bad, I feel more relaxed."

"Don't you have any idea about the award?"

"No one will believe me if I have no idea. Now that I've come to Cannes, I definitely want to win an award." Zhang Yuanjun said with a smile. "The top four major and minor students are being evaluated online in China. Now you have the highest votes and the highest voice. What do you think of this selection?"

"This is also a kind of recognition of me by the judges, but there is no need to take it seriously, just perform well."

Because of the warning from Zhang Yuanjun's team, the selection results for the four major students and four minor actresses were supposed to be announced on the 27th of last month, but they were postponed.

Penguin’s decision is to announce the results after the Cannes Film Festival.

"You just finished filming "The Lonely Agent", right?"

"Well, I filmed in Hong Kong Island for two months. Before coming to Cannes, I was still filming "The Founding of the People's Republic of China" in Jinling."

Zhang Yuanjun and reporters answered questions and answers, ranging from this year's film festival favorites to the domestic film industry. The conversation lasted for more than an hour before it ended.

Zhang Yuanjun also had no time for lunch, so Zhang Ziyi invited him.

When they arrived at the appointed restaurant, Zhang Ziyi was already sitting and waiting.

"Sorry, we talked for a little longer."

"It's okay, I just arrived." Zhang Ziyi smiled, "It's hard to find you, you're a busy person."

"Just busy." Zhang Yuanjun sat down.

Zhang Ziyi is a judge in this year’s short film section.

"You have the task of being a judge, so you still have time to treat me to dinner."

"The film festival hasn't started yet, so let's take some time off. Watching 4 short films in 24 days and doing selections, I'm almost going crazy just thinking about it."

The two of them were eating and chatting. While Zhang Ziyi looked at Zhang Yuanjun, he also had his own thoughts in mind.

The speed of this man's rise is staggering. It took him 10 years of acting before he dared to try to become a producer. He dared to spend money on "Famous" just after he graduated.

It was really smashed by him.

The commercial value of his generation is No. 24. At the age of [-] this year, he has been shortlisted for Cannes for the second time, and he also has artistic weight.

There is also a small studio in the United States, which is not large in scale, but the films it produces are also profitable.

This kind of people, as long as they are not blind, will choose to make friends with them.

"I have a movie to make during the summer vacation. You can come when the time comes."

"Okay," Zhang Yuanjun agreed first, "When?"

"Premiere on August 8th, released on August 9th."

When Zhang Yuanjun heard about this time, he smiled and said, "Any other time is fine, but not the 9th."

"what are you busy at?"

"My "Source Code" will be released on the 7th," Zhang Yuanjun said.

"What a coincidence." Zhang Ziyi doesn't think she can't beat "Source Code". International Chapter is the producer and has assembled Fan Bingbing, Peter Ho, Su Zhixie and Lin Xinru. This lineup gives Zhang Ziyi great confidence .

Zhang Ziyi said calmly: "I was actually able to act in "Source Code" last year."

Sino-US co-production is a big pie, and she wanted to eat it last year.

Zhang Yuanjun smiled: "This role must be played by an actor from Chengtian, who is the producer."

"I know what's going on here." That's all Zhang Ziyi said.

But in fact, Zhang Yuanjun wouldn't consider Zhang Ziyi if he didn't need Cheng Tian.

Zhang Ziyi is now in an awkward position.

The international chapter is well-known, but she has no so-called B status, and her commercial film results are a mess. However, her international positioning makes her superior.

This makes her a very cost-effective actress. The audience knows her but will not buy tickets for her.

Of course she was aware of her embarrassing situation, otherwise she wouldn't have wanted to be a producer and organize her own bureau.

When the two parted, Zhang Ziyi joked: "If you think of any good roles in the future, sister, I will give you a discount."

Zhang Yuanjun nodded and said he would do it next time.

(End of this chapter)