Actor: My Entertainment Era

Chapter 587 Premiere
How is an R-rated action film starring a Chinese actor and costing US$1700 million received in Hollywood?
The answer is, no treatment.

"John Wick" is such a movie.

Had it not been for Lions Gate being a seed round investor in Z Studio, and Z Studio having completed a Series C round of financing of US$7300 million and officially starting the listing process, Lions Gate would have ignored Zhang Yuanjun.

The treatment of "John Wick" is incredible, but it is a little better than those low-budget horror movies.

Don't even think about getting into big-name shows like The Ellen Show and The Feather Show.

That's about it for a small to medium-sized premiere in Los Angeles.

Zhang Yuanjun is very self-aware, and a film with this kind of investment does not get good publicity resources.

He is said to be the most successful overseas actor after Jackie Chan and Li Lien in China, but in Hollywood he is only a third-tier actor with a salary of one to two million US dollars.

But he doesn't belittle himself. He is very satisfied with his current achievements. His base is in China. If he can act in Hollywood, he can act in it. If he can't, it doesn't matter.

Jackie Chan's success cannot be replicated, and he has never dreamed of equaling Jackie Chan.

However, he still upheld his duties as an actor at the premiere in Los Angeles and worked hard to promote "John Wick".

The two dogs became familiar with Zhang Yuanjun on the set, and they didn't object to Zhang Yuanjun's affection.

I have to say that foreigners really fall for this pet marketing thing.

Finally, the red carpet ceremony ended and the creators were about to enter the theater. The media and audience asked Zhang Yuanjun to wait a moment.

Huang Xiaoming and Tong Dawei, who were filming "Rampage in Hollywood" in Los Angeles, also came to the scene.

Many domestic media came to the premiere, and Zhang Yuanjun met three reporters alone.

There was nothing wrong on the red carpet. It was a normal routine. However, it doesn't mean that you can't live a good life.

In order to cooperate with the promotion, actor Zhang Yuanjun brought the beagle given to John by his wife in the film and the bull terrier that John took away from the pet shop at the end of the film on the red carpet.

Such as Liu Yulin and Yang Ziqiong.

"Weibo movie report. The famous Chinese actor Zhang Yuanjun plays the leading male role in the Hollywood action blockbuster "John Wick". The premiere was held in Los Angeles. The scene was buzzing with people. Zhang Yuanjun and the film's creators appeared on the red carpet in the second half of the ceremony. Zhang Yuanjun said in an exclusive interview with Weibo Film that he was very nervous today."

He knelt down, held the two dogs in his arms, and let the media take pictures.

Of course, the main creators also brought these two dogs with them when taking photos on the red carpet, and even the paw prints of these two dogs were left on the signature wall.

The other guests were mostly from the second and third tier of Hollywood, and there were no stars at the scene.

"John Wick" can't afford big-name guests to help out, but it can still give Zhang Yuanjun some face by inviting some friends in the industry, especially Chinese friends from Hollywood, to stand up.

The two dogs were not shy at all and led the team forward with a swagger, as if they were the protagonists on the red carpet.

Those who didn’t know thought it was in China.

This is called doing the biggest job with a limited budget.

The media and audience at the red carpet screamed when they saw the crew bringing the two dogs onto the red carpet. Zhang Yuanjun clearly heard the audience shouting so cute.

Zhang Yuanjun took advantage of the two dogs and held them on the red carpet for another half minute.

"Movie Network. On October 10, the Hollywood action film "John Wick" (tentatively translated as "John Wick" in Chinese) starring Zhang Yuanjun held its world premiere at the Chinese Theater in Los Angeles. The premiere was star-studded and shot in Los Angeles Huang Xiaoming and Tong Dawei, who are starring in the new film, also came to support the film. The film tells the story of a retired killer played by Zhang Yuanjun..."

I saw Zhang Yuanjun wearing a decent black formal suit, holding a leash in his hand, and two dogs walking in front wagging their tails.

During the few dozen seconds he took the photo with his arms around the two dogs, Zhang Yuanjun thought of a strange question: "If I bring these two dogs back to China to raise, will I speak Chinese or English at home?"

If the reporter who took the photo knew what Zhang Yuanjun was thinking at this time, he would be laughing and laughing.

After taking the photo, Zhang Yuanjun slipped into the theater with his two dogs.

The entire film of "John Wick" lasts 101 minutes. Excluding the opening and closing subtitles, the main film is about 90 minutes. You can imagine how fast it is.

When Chinese people watch the logic of "John Wick", they may think it's nonsense. Is it okay to kill an entire family just for a dog?

But in the eyes of foreigners, that's all. But the logic is sacrificed in exchange for the refreshing rhythm and hearty action of "John Wick".

Judging from the feedback from Western media after the screening, the crew was right to make the sacrifice.

Western media have said that this is a refreshing "pure action cinema."

Just have this evaluation.

After the screening, backstage, the creators of "John Wick" were interviewed by the media.

Zhang Yuanjun started to talk miserably, saying how long he had received action training for the filming of the film and where he was injured.

"But I think all this is what an actor should do." Zhang Yuanjun said, "I enjoy the feeling of being on the set. Every day when I come to the set, I feel that I have the final say in this scene. When I pick up the gun, I feel like I am John Wick. .”

In terms of performance, Zhang Yuanjun is as confident as ever.

Domestic audiences may prefer actors who are humble and handsome, but Western audiences will prefer actors with personality.

The interview lasted until 7pm.

Zhang Yuanjun will stay in the United States for two days, appearing on some small programs and conducting interviews to promote "John Wick".

Zhang Yuanjun and Xiao Zhao were packing their things and planning to go back to their house in Beverly Hills when the domestic staff came in again and said someone was visiting.

"Isn't it all over? Who is it?" Zhang Yuanjun asked casually.

"Jingtian."

"Huh? She is in the United States too? Please come over."

Zhang Yuanjun knew that Huang Xiaoming and others were also in the United States, so he invited them over. If he knew in advance that Jing Tian was also there, he would definitely invite her over.

Not long after, Jing Tian and two of her staff members entered the backstage lounge.

"Brother Zhang." Jing Tian greeted politely and sent flowers to congratulate the premiere.

Zhang Yuanjun took the flowers and asked her: "Are you on vacation in the United States?"

"No," Jing Tian said, "I'm training in the United States."

"Training? What kind of show?" Zhang Yuanjun asked casually.

"The Great Wall."

Zhang Yuanjun was stunned, did Xing Guangzhuang enter the game so early? Did you arrange for Jing Tian to come to the United States for training?
Seeing Zhang Yuanjun's confusion, Jing Tian said: "The crew said that you have accepted the male lead role in "The Great Wall"."

Zhang Yuanjun:? ? ?

Xiao Zhao:? ? ?
Zhang Yimou had invited him before, but he said at the time that he would consider it, but he has not replied to Zhang Yimou until now. How come he became the leading actor?
It is estimated that the staff present at the time heard that Zhang Yimou invited Zhang Yuanjun and felt that Zhang Yuanjun was unlikely to refuse such a film, so they used Zhang Yuanjun as a banner to mark the plates in advance.

Zhang Yuanjun couldn't let himself be used like this, so he immediately told Jing Tian: "I'm not sure whether to pick up the call or not." He didn't say anything to death, but anyone with a discerning eye should understand.

Jing Tian naturally understood, but even if Zhang Yuanjun refused, she would still act in "The Great Wall". She was not going for Zhang Yuanjun.

Zhang Yuanjun added: "This film is very good, but my later schedule is more troublesome and we are still negotiating. When did you come to the United States?"

"It's coming right after the National Day," Jing Tian said, "I have to train until next year."

"It must be very hard."

"good."

The two chatted for a while, and Zhang Yuanjun invited her to have a late-night snack in Chinatown: "Xiao Ming and the others will come too."

"Okay." Jing Tian agreed.

(End of this chapter)