Actor: My Entertainment Era

"Sawadee ka!" The first local actor Zhang Yuanjun met after coming to Thailand was Tony Jaa.

The two had known each other for a long time, but had not interacted much.

"I thought you were promoting the movie in China," Zhang Yuanjun said with a smile.

"SPL 2" starring Tony Jaa is currently being screened in China.

"I just returned to Thailand two days ago." Thai-accented English is actually not easy to understand, but Tony Jaa has been in Hollywood for so long that his accent has been worn off a lot, so it is not difficult for him to communicate with Zhang Yuanjun.

As he spoke, he presented Zhang Yuanjun and Liu Yifei with the gifts he had prepared, two strings of Thai bracelets.

The two thanked him and accepted the gift.

Tony Jaa has a very high status in Thailand, and he has many fans in China and even throughout Southeast Asia.

If it weren't for Zhang Yuanjun's sudden emergence, it can be said that with Jackie Chan returning to China to develop his career, Tony Jaa would be the most successful Asian actor in Hollywood, and he would be in the top three no matter how you rank him.

Tony Jaa said: "Next month I will go to China to shoot a new movie with Woo Ping Yuen."

When they heard the name, the couple were stunned for a moment, then they realized it was Mr. Yuan Ba.

The two had no idea what film Mr. Yuan was making, so they asked casually. Tony Jaa told the couple that he was filming a spin-off of the "Ip Man" movie, and the leading actor was called Zhang Tianzhi.

Tony Jaa also asked Zhang Yuanjun if he was practicing martial arts now.

Zhang Yuanjun laughed and said, "Although I acted in John Wick: Chapter 6, I am not a professional action actor after all. I use guns, bang bang bang."

But he also said: "I have been losing weight recently and will practice some boxing and Sanda."

Tony Jaa asked him if he was interested in Muay Thai and he could teach Zhang Yuanjun.

Zhang Yuanjun said: "Training in Muay Thai is too hard."

Tony Jaa must be aware that the outside world's stereotype of Muay Thai is that you punch a tree until your hands and feet are bloody, and even if the tree breaks, you have mastered it.

Tony Jaa quickly explained: "The training method of Muay Thai is very scientific now. We have introduced many scientific systems such as muscle training and nutritional conditioning. It is not as rough as before."

Muay Thai is very famous in the world of fighting. In terms of lethality, some netizens put Muay Thai third, with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Israeli Fighting Technique being the top two.

Zhang Yuanjun used many fighting techniques in "John Wick", but in his daily training, he still mainly focuses on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Brazilian Capoeira, and learns other things as well.

I've never learned Muay Thai.

Zhang Yuanjun thought Tony Jaa wanted to promote Muay Thai to him and hoped that he could bring Muay Thai into "John Wick".

But unexpectedly, Tony Jaa wanted to work with Zhang Yuanjun, saying that he thought the two of them could make another action movie in Hollywood, or they could shoot it in China.

"The audience must want to see John Wick and Tony Jaa fight." Tony Jaa said jokingly, making it unclear whether he was joking or serious.

Zhang Yuanjun is very good at making promises, and he said, "Of course, you throw a bunch of punches, and John Wick raises his hand and shoots you to death. Bang!"

Liu Yifei, who was sitting on the side, was so amused that she scolded her husband in Chinese: "What are you talking about?"

Tony Jaa was also very happy to hear this. He chatted with Zhang Yuanjun and his wife for a few more words and then left.

From beginning to end, Liu Yifei had no idea the purpose of Tony Jaa's visit.

"What purpose can there be? It's just a visit between friends. They are the host." Zhang Yuanjun said as he walked, "I also want to visit Apichatpong."

Apichatpong is a Thai film master that Zhang Yuanjun likes very much and is also famous internationally.

"If you had told me earlier, I would have gone too!" Liu Yifei said in surprise.

"Whether he is willing to meet or not is still a question." Zhang Yuanjun had never met Apichatpong before. This time he came to Thailand to introduce the two to each other through an intermediary. "Who knows if Apichatpong has any strange temper."

"Your filming will start in two days, how can I take you there?"

"Then please help me get an autographed photo." Liu Yifei asked. "Let's talk about it after we meet," Zhang Yuanjun agreed, "I'll invite him to visit you when there's a chance."

"That's best."

Two days later, "The Witch" resumed filming at a farm outside Chiang Mai. Zhang Yuanjun and Liu Xiaoli brought their two children to watch Liu Yifei filming on the spot.

"Hello, Teacher Zhang. This is our newcomer, Zhao Lusi." The girl was brought over by her agent to say hello. All her scenes were filmed in Thailand.

"Hello Teacher Zhang, hello Aunt Liu." She also did not forget to greet Liu Xiaoli who was standing beside her.

"Oh, hello." In fact, Zhang Yuanjun had no interest in this kind of newcomer.

"Our Ruth has just made her debut and is now filming."

"pretty good."

Zhao Lusi found an opportunity to speak: "Teacher Zhang, I am a fan of yours."

"Oh, thank you." Zhang Yuanjun has his own way of treating movie fans.

"I grew up watching your plays."

"Don't make a fuss. I only debuted in 05. Can you still watch my dramas while growing up?"

Her agent said: "Our Ruth was born in 98. She really grew up watching your plays."

"You started acting in 98? Kids nowadays are amazing." Zhang Yuanjun said with a smile.

"I like your role as Yu Huatian the most." Zhao Lusi said, "So handsome."

Zhang Yuanjun certainly likes every role he plays, but he would be even happier when fans praise his art films.

"Thank you." said Zhang Yuanjun.

Her agent added: "It is a real honor to be able to work with Teacher Liu Yifei this time."

Zhang Yuanjun smiled and said, "It's no use telling me about your honor. You can go and tell her." Liu Yifei was discussing the play with the assistant director on the set. "I am just an outsider in your crew."

"You're welcome, Mr. Zhang." Zhao Ruth's agent said with a smile, "Please take care of me in the future, Mr. Zhang."

"Just take care of each other and focus on filming." Zhang Yuanjun nodded.

Of course, Zhao Lusi's agent saw that Zhang Yuanjun didn't want to talk much, so after saying this, he took Zhao Lusi away.

"You are stupid. He has won so many awards, but you picked only one to praise." The agent lectured Zhao Lusi.

"But Yu Huatian is really handsome, I like this role the most." Zhao Lusi also looked innocent.

"You haven't seen 'Transcendence'? Have you seen 'Redemption'?"

Zhao Ruth shook her head: "I don't understand art films. They are so miserable that I fall asleep within half an hour of watching them."

"Then you said you grew up watching his movies."

"Isn't that a nice thing to say? Otherwise, I can't show that I'm his fan." Zhao Lusi was smart. "What do you think of his first impression of us?"

"It's not bad, but it's not good either. It's just average," said the agent.

"I still want to act with him." said Zhao Lusi.

The agent rolled his eyes in his heart and thought, "You want to act with him when you are like this?" The agent knows the value of his own artist.

"Even Liu Yifei had to use backdoor channels to get a supporting role."

The scene was quickly debugged and "The Witch" officially started filming in Thailand. (End of this chapter)