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Chapter 557 Nolan: "Praise" Wu Chen
My nerves, which had been on edge for so long in Iceland, finally relaxed.

Although it was supposed to be a trip to London for the premiere, it was actually a time for Wu Chen to rest, as the crew needed two days to move equipment and relocate.

In his spare time, Wu Chen also took a look at the domestic news.

The topic of male actors' height is trending on Weibo.

The incident stemmed from the press conference for the wrap-up of the movie "Guan Yun Chang," where the media questioned Donnie Yen's height, claiming he was much shorter than Guan Yu.

It should be noted that Guan Yu in "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" was nine feet tall.
Upon hearing this, Zhen Zidan became anxious and quickly retorted, "I am extremely high. I am high in spirit, high in character, and high in integrity."

However, this has also sparked considerable debate online about the height of celebrities.

Huang Xiaoming was the first to be affected, and he quickly issued a statement on Weibo:
“I am 1.79 meters tall, the same height as my dad! And I have a nose exactly like my dad's and grandpa's! Please, those who slander others, stop!”

Looking at this string of exclamation marks, Wu Chen could easily imagine that Huang Xiaoming was probably in a state of "panic and flustered" when he posted this Weibo.

The global premiere of "Inception" was held in Leicester Square, London.

Almost all of Warner Bros.' top executives were mobilized.

Barry Mayer, Chairman and CEO of Warner Bros. Entertainment, and Jeff Robinoff, President of Warner Bros. Pictures, were both present, their excitement and anticipation evident on their faces.

When Wu Chen appeared in the VIP lounge backstage, Robinov took the initiative to come up to him and gave him a warm hug.

"Wu, welcome, welcome."

Since the promotional strategy brought Wu Chen's identity as a screenwriter to the forefront, various market data have shown growth, especially the "want to watch" index and social media buzz.
This young director from the East has a global appeal that has exceeded their expectations.

Unfortunately, Wu Chen's collaboration with Universal Music was much deeper.

Meanwhile, in another corner of the lounge, Liu Yifei was having a quiet conversation with Marion Cotillard.

Suddenly, Nolan's voice rang out from the doorway.

“Crystal, Wu has arrived.”

Liu Yifei was startled for a moment, then turned her head, her eyes instantly lighting up with joy.

"Chris, I'm not late, am I?"

"Of course, you're an hour early!" Nolan strode forward, gave Wu Chen a tight hug, and patted him on the back.

“Wu, I heard it from Matt!” Leonardo DiCaprio also came over, his eyes filled with intense curiosity.

"He said your new story was perfect. Although I didn't have the time, I now think I should have tried harder back then."

These days, Matt Damon has been praising the script for "Interstellar" to the skies, always with a tone of regret on his behalf, which makes him really curious.

He is very confident in himself. As long as his schedule allows, he is definitely competitive enough to beat 99.9% of his rivals for a role in a blockbuster.

Wu Chen looked at him, chuckled, and shook his head: "Leon, your face isn't suitable for that role."

"Hahaha"

Nolan, Marion Cotillard, and others couldn't help but laugh upon hearing this.

"Okay!" Leonardo shrugged helplessly.

After chatting casually for a while, the grand premiere was finally about to begin, as a staff member gently reminded everyone of the time.

From Trafalgar Square on the banks of the Thames to Leicester Square, the area was already packed with people.

The buildings surrounding the cinema were completely covered by giant posters for "Inception".
Major international media outlets are on high alert, ready to respond with their cameras and microphones.

Fans spontaneously held up posters of Nolan, Leonardo DiCaprio, Marion Cotillard, and Liu Yifei, shouting their hearts out.

The atmosphere was instantly ignited the moment the main cast and crew stepped onto the red carpet.

This is Nolan's home turf, so Wu Chen naturally won't steal the spotlight.

He and Liu Yifei followed behind the Nolans, walking calmly down the red carpet.

It has to be said that Leonardo DiCaprio has an amazing fan base around the world; the screams on both sides of the red carpet were almost certainly for him.

Of course, many of them are also Nolan’s loyal fans.

Despite being bombarded by the media, Nolan remains shrouded in mystery.

"All the answers are in the movie. Let's talk about it after we've watched it."

The media, having been rebuffed, immediately turned their attention to Wu Chen, who was standing nearby.

"Wu, as the 'secret brain' of this film, you must be very clear about the core of this story."

Can you give us a glimpse into what kind of story we're about to witness tonight? Will it, as everyone expects, unleash a global storm?

Nolan also looked over curiously. He knew that Wu Chen would definitely keep the plot a secret, after all, today was only July 8th, and there was still a whole week before the global release.

Wu Chen gave the camera a meaningful smile.

"Well, of course I can't reveal the plot. But, instead of Chris, I can give you a friendly tip before you watch the movie." All the reporters and audience members pricked up their ears.

"Today's movie viewing experience may be a bit mentally taxing, so I sincerely suggest that you concentrate fully."

Otherwise, when you realize you need to buy new tickets and watch it again, you'll have to wait until next week. Don't blame me then.”

"Hahaha!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and others couldn't help but burst into laughter and led the applause for Wu Chen.

On both sides of the red carpet, some self-proclaimed seasoned film buffs seemed somewhat indifferent.

"Isn't that an exaggeration? I've watched hundreds of suspense and mystery films. What kind of plot twist haven't I seen? I'm sure I'll understand it completely on my first viewing!"

"Of course, I have that confidence! Nolan's films may be complex, but the logic is still very clear."

"right"

These confident remarks were quickly drowned out by the clamor.

As the cast and crew posed for photos in front of the backdrop and the interview session concluded, this blockbuster, which cost $1.6 million and captivated global attention, was finally about to unveil its mysteries to the world.

The theater lights dimmed, the giant screen opened, and the dream unfolded layer by layer.

The rotating corridors, the zero-gravity fight scenes, and the layered editing rhythm make every scene breathtaking.

Liu Yifei subconsciously gripped Wu Chen's hand tightly; her palms were slightly sweaty. This was the first time she had watched the finished film.

Although it was Wu Chen's second time watching it, he still found it very interesting.

The immersive experience of the big screen is far superior to that of a monitor in the editing room.

Time flew by amidst the interplay of light and shadow; two and a half hours seemed to pass in the blink of an eye.

As the end credits rolled, accompanied by Hans Zimmer's powerful and fateful soundtrack, the lights in the theater slowly came on.

Nolan, with his signature confident smile, was the first to stand up from his seat, ready to receive a thunderous round of applause.

However—the entire theater was deathly silent.

The thousands of media representatives, film critics, guests, and lucky audience members in the audience, besides being visibly shocked, were mostly bewildered.

Some people seemed to have grasped the general idea, but their brains, which had been running at high speed for two and a half hours, were now like an overloaded CPU, burning hot, yet unable to make sense of anything.

The smiles on the faces of Warner executives froze, and their hearts sank.

They certainly thought the movie was brilliant, but their biggest fear was that the audience wouldn't understand it.

One second, two seconds, three seconds.
A deathly silence was spreading.

Seeing this, Wu Chen calmly stood up, his gaze sweeping over the pairs of eyes behind him, some blank, some confused, and some deep in thought.

Just as a Warner producer's heart sank to the bottom, finally, a trembling voice broke the suffocating silence from the back row of the theater.

So, did that last spinning top finally stop?

This question was like a detonator, instantly igniting the entire room!

"Oh my god! I didn't notice at all!"

"My brain has crashed! Damn it, I should have believed Wu."

"I'm doomed, Wu. I didn't believe you. Now I need to start from the first layer of the dream and start sorting it out again!"

"Wu was absolutely right back then, this is truly a genius script!"

"Wow!!!"

The applause, which was more than ten seconds late, suddenly erupted like a flood bursting its banks!

Nolan let out a long sigh of relief, and a bright smile returned to his face.

He turned to Wu Chen beside him, gave him a tight hug, and then, amidst thunderous applause, picked up the microphone.

"Thank you, thank you everyone!" Nolan's voice was tinged with excitement. "I know this story might take some time to process."

He paused, his gaze sweeping across the room before finally settling on Wu Chen, his eyes filled with admiration and sincerity.

"When filming started, I said that Wu provided a very ingenious idea. When the movie is released, you will definitely be amazed, and of course, you may also criticize him."

Now you can 'praise' him, that's right, because he provided the most mind-bending dream levels!

Nolan laughed loudly, and immediately all the media and audience members turned to look at him.

Wu Chen shouted immediately:

"I provided the dream levels, but what's really going to keep you thinking is what Chris wrote. Believe me, you should 'praise' him; he's the culprit."
Of course, there were accomplices too, namely Leon and his gang!

(End of this chapter)