Reborn Action Star: Starting in Hollywood

A dazzling light suddenly burst out, like a small sun burning fiercely, and the scorching white light instantly engulfed everything around it.

This was not just ordinary bright light. All the audience in the theater could clearly see the air distorted in the high temperature.

Then came a deafening explosion, and the sound waves hit everyone's eardrums like a substance.

Everyone knows that the volume of the film was turned down to minimize the discomfort of watching it, but the effect is still thrilling.

What kind of horrific scene did Lin Yuan, who was at the center of the explosion, experience?

The next moment, the light gradually dissipated, and the scene before him was even more breathtaking.

From the aerial camera, a huge deep pit was suddenly embedded in the earth, like the tragic scene after being hit by a meteorite.

The depth of the pit is estimated to be more than 15 meters, and its diameter is an astonishing 50 meters, enough to accommodate half a football field.

The originally lush trees around the deep pit are now in a mess.

The thick tree trunk was broken in half, and the broken part was charred black, obviously carbonized instantly by the extremely high temperature.

Charred dead branches were scattered all over the ground, some of which were still emitting wisps of black smoke. Even through the screen, one could smell the pungent burnt smell in the air.

Seeing this scene, the audience immediately exclaimed:
"I've seen this scene before! At the press conference after Lin Yuan was injured, but back then it was a photo, and now it's a video."

"This is outrageous! When I saw the press conference report, I thought it was just an overdose of explosives during filming. I didn't expect Lin Yuan to face such a tragic explosion!"

"I remember the reporters' reports at the time. According to military experts' estimates, the explosion was more powerful than 6000 kilograms of TNT, equivalent to 1000 155mm howitzer heavy shells exploding simultaneously!"

"No wonder Lin Yuan was so badly injured! It's a miracle that he could survive an explosion of this magnitude!"

At this moment, the scene of Lin Yuan roaring just now appeared in the audience's mind again.

"No! If I have to hide behind you to survive, I would rather die with a clear conscience! Just trust me!"

"There's no time, Meng Tao! Follow the order!"

Lin Yuan's roar seemed to travel through time and space, exploding in the ears of the audience.

The determination and responsibility in that voice moved everyone present.

"Clap! Clap! Clap!"

Suddenly, an audience member began to applaud, for Lin Yuan’s courage and even more for his responsibility in the face of life-and-death crisis.

This solitary applause was like a spark, instantly igniting the entire screening room.

The audience stood up one after another, and the applause surged like a tide, soon gathering into a deafening wave.

Amid the applause, some people wiped their eyes, some clenched their fists, and everyone used this way to express the highest respect to the heroes on the screen.

For a moment, the applause in the venue was thunderous and deafening.

Such applause is not uncommon in Lin Yuan's acting career.

In the past few years, he has conquered the hearts of the audience countless times with his wonderful performances in movies.

But this time is different from any previous time.

In the past, applause was more of a cheer.

Today's applause is respect and love for Lin Yuan from the heart.

In the corner of the screening room, Liu Yufei held Lin Yuan's hand tightly, interlocking their fingers.

Tears of pride sparkled in her eyes, and her heart was filled with unspeakable pride:

This is my man!
No other man in the world can compare to him even one ten-thousandth of the time!

As a childhood sweetheart who grew up with Lin Yuan, she certainly knew that Lin Yuan was not perfect.

For example, his troublesome problem of being unfaithful would be an unforgivable shortcoming in other men.

But all of this seems insignificant in the face of Lin Yuan's extremely dazzling advantages.

Liu Yufei held Lin Yuan's hand tightly. She would never let go of this man.

At this moment, the image on the big screen suddenly stopped, replaced by a photo and a short subtitle:

In the photo, Lin Yuan is sitting in a wheelchair, wrapped in bandages, but with a determined expression on his face.

That was the picture of him at the press conference. Despite his serious injuries, his eyes were still fearless, as if telling everyone that he had no regrets and was not afraid.

If he were given another chance to choose, he would still make the same decision without hesitation.

Along with the photo, subtitles slowly emerged:
"Mr. Lin Yuan was very lucky to have survived this fatal crisis."

"What did he experience during this shocking explosion?"

"This will be officially revealed in The King of Spy 2."

If such a "suspenseful" scene appeared at the beginning of "Legendary Road", the audience might be a little dissatisfied.

But at this moment, everyone in the theater accepted this arrangement calmly, and even discussed it in a good mood:
"I understand. Lin Yuan's performance during the explosion is clearly one of the most thrilling action scenes in 'King of Spy 2,' and also its most attractive selling point. Such a major scene, of course, cannot be spoiled in the documentary in advance."

"Although I'm extremely curious now, I'm willing to wait. When 'King of Spy 2' is officially released, I will definitely be the first to watch it!"

“To be honest, at first I was worried that this movie consisting of only tidbits of footage might be a bit of a dud.

But now I feel that "Legendary Road" and "Lord of Spy 2" are like two sides of a coin, neither of which can be missing.

"The behind-the-scenes stories are just as fascinating as the main film. It would be a real shame to miss them!" lamented a female audience member.

"I totally agree! If I had only watched "King of Spy 2," I would never have known that the crew members were willing to sign a life-or-death agreement for Lin Yuan's safety.

We will never know that Lin Yuan was willing to risk his life to protect everyone.

These behind-the-scenes stories make the whole movie more profound and make me respect Lin Yuan even more deeply.” Another male audience member said.

"Now I'm even more excited for The Spy King 2. Why do I have to wait seven days? I can't wait to watch The Legendary Road tonight so I can watch The Spy King 2 right away!"

The audience's recognition made Lin Yuan feel at ease.

They accepted Director Coen's unprecedented innovation, proving that as long as the behind-the-scenes footage is exciting enough, it can also support a movie, and even complement the main film to form a unique viewing experience.

However, Lin Yuan also knew that this marketing method of bundling the film's behind-the-scenes footage with the main film was unprecedented and difficult to replicate. This was because to achieve this, an extremely demanding prerequisite had to be met:

The behind-the-scenes footage must be exciting enough to support a movie lasting more than 90 minutes.

This is simply impossible.

Lin Yuan’s previous films also had many wonderful behind-the-scenes footage, but these clips were often scattered and could not support a complete movie.

Therefore, it can only be placed at the end of the film as an easter egg to interact with the audience.

But this time, the filming process of "Lord of Spy 2" is full of legends:

Canada's massive wildfires and tornadoes of flames soaring into the sky;
The earth-shaking avalanche, the collapse of the ten-thousand-year-old ice wall;
The unexpected addition of two mysterious nuclear submarines;

Occasionally encountering stranded pods of narwhals and bowhead whales;
The Virginia encountered a cliff on the seabed and miraculously saved herself and survived...

Each of these events is legendary, and it is what makes the filming process so exciting and makes the documentary "Legendary Road" worthy of its name.

Lin Yuan knows very well that such an experience may only come once in a lifetime, and the audience's enthusiasm and recognition are the best response to this legend.

At this point, the movie has been played for 33 minutes, which is about one-third of the entire film.

The structure of Legendary Road is mainly divided into three parts:
The filming site of the Canadian wildfires, the filming journey to the Yala Snow Mountain, and the thrilling journey in Greenland.

The ratio is approximately 3:3:4.

Now, after just playing the part about the wildfires in Canada, it has completely conquered the audience. Both the quality of the film and the density of the content are impeccable.

"Legendary Road" is not only worth the ticket price, but also worthy of the audience's expectations.

At this time, the second part of "Legendary Road" - Yala Snow Mountain Chapter has begun playing on the big screen.

The film opens with a grand shot showing the magnificent scenery of the Yala Snow Mountain: the towering snow-capped mountains rise into the clouds, the ancient icy cliffs sparkle coldly in the sun, the lakes embedded in the mountains are as bright as gems, and the vitality brought by the alpine meadows is even more refreshing.

Every audience member was deeply attracted by the breathtaking beauty, and a low murmur of exclamation was heard in the theater.

Most of the people who came to watch the premiere were Lin Yuan’s old fans, and soon a fan commented with a smile:
"Many people think that the hallmark of Lin Yuan's films is the thrilling action scenes. But I think we should add one more thing, that is the stunning natural scenery," said a movie fan who is obviously a scenery fan.

"Hahaha, that's true. After watching Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, I went to EJNQ specifically to see the golden poplar forest and experience a bamboo raft ride down the Li River.
After watching "The Heroes of Tang Dynasty", I felt the shock of Hukou Waterfall up close and was impressed by Lin Yuan's courage to jump off the waterfall.

And the Hulunbuir Grasslands—truly the most beautiful grassland in the world!” Another Practitioner Party fan chimed in, his tone brimming with pride.

“The filming locations of those Linyuan movies have now become world-class popular tourist attractions, and this popularity is not a short-lived phenomenon.

"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has been released for five years, and when I went to the Populus euphratica forest, there were still huge crowds of people!
And the tourists are not just locals, there are also a large number of fans from all over the world." Another fan added.

"Lin Yuanzhen should become a world tourism ambassador. He can really bring a lot of business opportunities to tourist attractions."

"You just found out? The Queen Mother is late to the party, right? Every time Lin Yuan launches a film project, local governments with tourism resources around the world rush to invite him, hoping to be the filming location."

Amid the audience's discussions, the magnificent scenery of the Yala Snow Mountain continued to be played on the big screen.

However, behind this beauty lies a deadly danger.

The documentary then goes on to explain in detail how harsh the natural environment at the filming location is for humans:
The lack of oxygen caused by high altitude, the physical discomfort caused by air pressure imbalance, the extremely cold temperature...

Every detail is chilling.

Through the documentary’s introduction, the audience learned that multiple transit camps had to be set up on the way to the filming location in order to gradually adapt to the environment.

The crew needed oxygen to make their way through the thick snow.

When camping, you must use a strange-looking "pupa tent" that looks like an alien residence to withstand the strong winds and low temperatures in the camp.

These scenes allow the audience to deeply appreciate the hardships of filming.

When the audience saw that the crew could only eat cold sandwiches and canned food in the camp, their sympathy became even more unbearable.

What finally broke the audience's defense was that they saw a middle-aged man like Director Cohen holding a dry and hard sandwich and swallowing it with difficulty. Many of the audience members were about to cry:

"It's so hard! The shooting environment is so terrible. Not only are the living conditions poor, but even the food is so casual." A female audience member couldn't help but say.

"I don't understand. Why can't we cook something hot to eat?"

"You don't understand. In such a high-altitude environment, the boiling point of water is less than 90 degrees, so nothing can be cooked. Eating half-cooked food is worse than eating sandwiches and canned food!" explained a knowledgeable audience member nearby.

These true records not only allow the audience to feel the hardships of the crew, but also give them a deeper understanding of the efforts behind the film.

Just when the audience felt a little depressed.

Suddenly, a voice-over came from the camera: "What is this? It smells so good!"

It's director Cohen's voice.

The camera turned to a motorhome parked by the lake not far away.

White smoke kept coming out from the exhaust duct of the RV.

This scene immediately aroused the curiosity of the audience:
Didn’t you say you can’t cook?
But why is there steam coming out of this RV?
The shot is shaky, obviously shot with a handheld camera.

"It smells so good! The smell is getting closer! Lin Yuan is so cunning, he must be stealing some good food in the car!"

As Director Cohen gritted his teeth, the theater erupted in laughter.

The depression just now was swept away.

Everyone was curious: What was Lin Yuan eating in the car?
So cunning!
Everyone is eating cold sandwiches, but you are secretly eating delicious food in the car. This is so hateful!
Lin Yuan, who was sitting in the corner, saw the reactions of the audience.

Director Coen edited this segment in to help the audience feel more relaxed.

The audience cannot always be kept in a state of tension and anxiety, as this will easily tire them and cause aesthetic fatigue.

I have to say that Director Coen is also making progress. Although he is a little inferior to talented directors like Director Eastwood and Director Nolan, he is definitely a mature director of the first-class level.

"Boom boom boom!"

Director Cohen knocked on the door and asked cheekily, "What are you eating? I smelled something very special when I walked by."

There was another burst of laughter in the theater.

"What do you mean by passing by? You clearly came here on purpose!" (End of this chapter)