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Time flies.

In a blink of an eye, it is already mid-July.

The preparations for "Rush Hour 2" are almost complete, everything is ready except for the leading actors.

"Independence Day" will be released in early July, and Will Smith has to promote it in the United States.

Huang Zezi also learned about the performance of "Independence Day".

In the first three days of the weekend, the box office grossed 50 million US dollars.

The total box office for the five days of the Independence Day holiday was more than 96 million US dollars.

Both set new box office records.

The limelight lasts forever!
As a result, Jackie Chan, who often ate with Huang Ze these days, felt a little uneasy.

"Will, is it that serious?"

When he was filming "Rush Hour", he really didn't expect that the actor would improve much faster than him now.

It even gives people the feeling of having leapt to the top of Hollywood.

This made him both envious and jealous.

Damn, when will I get to this point?

Hollywood is too xenophobic. As a Chinese, I have an easier time than an ordinary person!

"He may become even more powerful in the future." Huang Ze said, "There are quite a few Hey people in the United States, more than 10%."

"This group of people is Will's base."

"And Hollywood really needs a well-known Hey A-list movie star to better unite Hey people under the Stars and Stripes."

"Of course, these are all external factors. The final point is Will's appearance."

"Don't you think Will looks okay even from our point of view?"

"That's true." Jackie Chan had to nod in admission.

Some people are too dark, so dark that you can only see the whites of their eyes and teeth. Will is not that dark. He is tall and has a small head, so he looks good on camera.

"You should be happy!" Huang Ze nodded at him. "The box office of Independence Day is aiming for the numbers of Jurassic Park. It may not reach that level, but it won't be far behind. According to my estimate, a global box office of $700 million is no problem."

"Will is not the male lead, but this is an ensemble film and his role is outstanding."

"You understand what I mean, right?"

"I see. It will be of great benefit to our Rush Hour 2."

"Work hard, and strive to achieve greater success this time. North America will give it 200 million US dollars to everyone to see, but it will be hard for you." Huang Ze comforted.

Because Huang Ze made some slight changes to "Rush Hour 2".

In the original film, the final battle was between a black police officer and a female killer named Hu Li, and there was not much role for Jackie Chan.

Huang Ze felt that this was a bit unbalanced, so he decided to add a little scene for Jackie Chan.

In the original film, they beat a bunch of people in the bath city, but were blocked by more gangsters, and then stripped and thrown into the street.

Huang Ze changed it to make their battle in the bathing city take place in the evening.

The two men successfully broke through the encirclement, but their bathrobes were pulled off by each other during the fight. They used things to block their way and fled in different directions when they came to a fork in the road.

Will Smith relied on his racial talent and the darkening sky to hide in a dark alley and escape the pursuit.

As for Jackie Chan, he can just seamlessly connect to his future fight scene in "The Spy".

Quite exciting and funny.

"What's the big deal? Why would I, a man, be afraid of this?" Jackie Chan laughed.

I am already in my forties.

Not afraid of exposure!

Not to mention that at most your butt is exposed, it's just a small problem.

The key is to become famous!

"However, Director Huang, I really think you have a talent for being an action director!" Jackie Chan gave a thumbs up. "The fight scene you designed with naked bodies on the street and the scene at the end where they put on clothes were absolutely amazing."

"The key is that it fits my style."

"awesome!"

"No big deal. I've watched so many of your films. I just learned two moves from them. But they're just two moves. I can't compare with you. Most of the moves are better designed by you." Anyway, it was copied from Jackie Chan's later works. Huang Ze's compliments were all directed at Jackie Chan. Jackie Chan was very happy.

"No matter how good the action design is, it can only achieve the greatest effect with your cooperation!"

"It's really nice to chat with you, Director Huang. Come on, cheers!"

"cheers!"

……

Entering the second half of the month.

Will Smith is finally here.

As soon as he saw Huang Ze, he showed his two rows of white teeth, "Huang, I won't leave this time, until we finish filming this movie."

"Congratulations, Independence Day is a big hit!" Huang Ze said.

"I hope one day we can congratulate each other on the success of Rush Hour 2."

"That day will come." Huang Ze held Will Smith's hand and gave him a polite hug.

"We will try to get you into the $20 million club as soon as possible."

"Oh, if that day ever comes, I will definitely thank you very much, Huang."

"How can I thank you?"

"Thank you in any way you want!"

"Then forget it." If it was a girl, Huang Ze would have gone with the flow, but there was a man in front of him.

Still hey man.

"Take good pictures and try to finish it in two months!"

……

August 1st.

Officially started filming on the streets of Hong Kong Island.

On the first day of shooting, I chose a relatively simple scene.

A scene of the two driving on the road after their first fight.

Of course, that doesn’t mean you can just start shooting.

After the start of the filming and worshipping the gods, Huang Ze took Jackie Chan and Will Smith to deal with the reporters.

There are many more reporters this time than in Rush Hour 1.

At that time, it was all thanks to the influence of Huang Ze and Jackie Chan, and all the reporters who came were from Hong Kong Island.

This time, you can easily see quite a few foreign journalists inside.

The title of "Rush Hour" is attractive enough.

Although "Rush Hour 2" has not started filming yet, many people already think that it can at least earn $ million at the North American box office.

So the reporter was very direct when asking questions.

Skipped the $100 million hurdle.

"Huang, do you think this sequel can make $150 million in North America?"

"Of course!" Huang Ze was a little hesitant about 200 million, but he was still very confident about 150 million. "I have this confidence. 150 million is my basic expectation for this film."

"To get this number, I think it's qualified."

"Huang, do you think it could earn you 200 million or more at the box office?" the reporter asked again.

"Why not?"

"I have faith in myself, and I also have faith in Jackie Chan and Will Smith."

"Also, let me tell you one thing. There will be some very interesting fighting scenes in this movie, which we haven't seen in the first movie. As for what they are specifically, you will know what they are when you buy a ticket. I can guarantee that they will be absolutely exciting."

"And everyone who watched it once wanted to watch it a second time."

"I promise too!" Jackie Chan said with a grin, "Because I made a great sacrifice in there."

"Oh oh oh!" As soon as everyone heard the word "sacrifice", they knew it was not a dangerous action, otherwise Jackie Chan would not have said that. They started asking curiously one by one.

"You will find out when you go to the cinema!" (End of this chapter)