Japanese Entertainment: From special effects actor to action superstar

Chapter 209 Cat's Eye Season , Detective Scarlett

Cynthia Rothrock, born in 1957, is years old this year. She is in the prime of her life and at the peak of her shelf life as a European and American woman.

According to domestic customs, Cynthia Rothrock's name should be translated as 'Cynthia Rothrock', and she should generally be called Cynthia, but Cynthia made her debut in Hong Kong in her early years, so she was translated as Cynthia Rothrock.

Port area, Saizeriya private room.

Cynthia Rothrock was sitting opposite. She came alone, and although they couldn't speak the same language, she wasn't afraid of anything happening.

Gu Ming did not come alone, he also brought Shaqin with him. This was also to avoid putting pressure on the other actor when they were alone together.

Now that they met, they didn't talk much and just ate first.

"I don't know what to say." Cynthia Rothschild rolled up the pasta on the plate with a fork. "I didn't expect to eat such delicious food here."

Gu Ming stared at her expression and couldn't help but say, "Actually, you don't have to be so polite. You can tell me something from the heart."

There is no need to pretend that you don’t speak Chinese in front of foreigners.

Although Gu Ming's English was not very good, he had been working abroad for a long time and was experienced, so he could always communicate with the help of construction site English. At least his pronunciation was better than Japanese English.

As expected, Rothrock raised her eyebrows, a little surprised. She didn't expect Gu Ming to be able to communicate with her effectively.

"Okay, I have to admit, I don't really like the food here. It's too sweet. This would be a good pasta if it weren't so sweet."

Cynthia Rothrock fiddled with her fork, talking non-stop, and said to Gu Ming, "I just don't understand how someone as unknown as me could attract the attention of a director from across the ocean."

Gu Ming wanted to say that he was not a director, but the words suddenly got stuck on his lips.

There's no such position as a martial arts director in the United States. Gu Ming didn't know how to explain his situation, so he simply agreed, "Yes, I'm a director. Finding you was easy. You're not an unknown person. I've been following various competitions. You've won several championships and are very famous among the youth karate groups in the United States. I heard that you've also studied several different martial arts styles."

After a pause, Gu Ming continued, "The most important thing is, let me be frank, your image is suitable for the role."

It's a small compliment to the other person's appearance.

Of course, Cynthia Rothrock cannot compare with those European and American actresses who are famous for their beauty and figure, but as a foreign female action star, she is definitely top-notch.

Cynthia Rothrock is just like Gu Ming's stereotype of Americans, laughing boldly and unrestrainedly.

"So, how should I put it? Thank you for the compliment? Well, I have to say you're quite the gentleman, even bringing a female friend along when you meet someone. During my time in Tokyo, I saw some works, and how should I put it? I don't understand them."

Cynthia Rothrock gestured.

Of course she couldn't understand it, there was no English dubbing or subtitles, and there were still many parts that required plot.

"But the action in it is really excellent. I believe you must be a decent director, not the kind of..."

Yeah, the director of the seqin film.

At first she really thought so. After all, it was very strange that someone from Japan, across the ocean, suddenly came to her and asked her to film a movie.

But because a karate friend I knew recommended it to me, I believed it and came to Dongjing.

After arriving here and watching some of the works, Cynthia Rothrock was 100% sure that this was definitely her chance.

It's not easy for a woman to win the U.S. Karate Championship. She practices martial arts for many years so that she can put them to good use one day.

Gu Ming had already finished his plate and was drumming his knuckles on the table. He wasn't in a rush to discuss the performance, but instead made another request. "Actually, I have an action performance agency—a special kind of company that directs and produces action films. I have high hopes for this film and am a partner in it. I don't want to see someone I've nurtured go somewhere else... You know what I mean?"

Cynthia Rothrock certainly understood.

She couldn't say anything roundabout. After thinking for a moment and weighing the pros and cons, she nodded readily.

"Thank you for giving me this opportunity. I would like to join your company."

After all, she only has some fame in the American martial arts world and is considered a newcomer, but when it comes to performing, she is a pure passerby.

Naturally, I would not refuse such a thing.

As for whether the filming takes place in Japan or the United States, honestly, Cynthia Rothrock doesn't care.

After all, she was originally signed to Siyuan Pictures in Hong Kong to make movies.

Siyuan Pictures is the company owned by Wu Siyuan, who previously made Jackie Chan famous through films like Snake in the Eagle's Shadow and Drunken Master. It can be said that he has a unique way of selecting actors.

Gu Ming paid her the same salary as everyone else in the agency. The base salary wasn't high, but she received additional pay for performances. Compared to the US at the same time, her income wasn't low.

The cooperation was accomplished and everyone was happy.

Gu Ming took out the script of the first episode of the third season.

"I've had the script translated into English. You can read it carefully and practice accordingly. Filming will begin next week. You'll be playing Scarlett Johansson. You're an Interpol agent named Scarlett, set in an American setting. You've been ordered to Tokyo to investigate the Cat's Eye case, engaging in a battle of wits and courage with Cat's Eye. Your actions are quintessentially American—of course, if you think anything isn't in line with American customs, feel free to raise it and the script will be modified."

"We also need to redesign the clothes."

Luo Fuluo raised his head and stared at Gu Ming.

By the way, she fast-forwarded and watched part of the first two seasons of Maoyan, and she knew that it was a work where actresses fought each other, and it also showed amazing aesthetics. Different characters appeared in the first two seasons, such as Muto Ran in the first season and Chun-Li in the second season. They all had their own different clothing characteristics.

Chun-Li's capable and obvious Hong Kong features, Muto Ran's exaggerated Japanese performance, the three Cat's Eye sisters each have their own style, the eldest sister is mature and intellectual, the second sister is cute and beautiful, and the third sister is cute like a tomboy. Although she can't appreciate it, she still feels it is very exciting.

And the third season, that is her, this is something that people cannot help but pay attention to.

"You wear a women's suit and tie like this. Yes, a tie. You're a slightly masculine, straightforward policewoman. A suit and shirt is the most common combination. You always have a cup of coffee in your hand when you appear, and you have a car sponsored by Mazda."

"There's an American flag on the hood of your car. You like to modify cars and play with guns... Oh, and you also like to grab any male subordinate by their tie, pull them in front of you, and speak to them in a rather ambiguous tone, but you're really just teasing them."

Gu Ming's story left Rothrock stunned.

This description makes it look like a modern redneck with incomplete transformation!

He wears a suit and tie, but he modifies cars and plays with guns. Even his sidearm is a wild-looking revolver.

Gu Ming doesn't care about that, he just wants this impression.

After just a short conversation, Rothrock had already formed an impression of Gu Ming.

He was a gentleman, but he was also a gentleman.

Who could come up with such a character? A serious female boss who looks serious in uniform but is actually wild in private. During work, she would pull your tie and press you against the desk while whispering in her ear in a commanding tone.

Who can handle such an older role?
(End of this chapter)