Rebirth of Chinese Entertainment, starting with the strategy of 95 flowers to counterattack

Chapter 194 The First Actor with 10 Billion Yuan in Box Office Revenue
On March 15, 2018, the month-long Spring Festival film season finally came to an end. "Operation Red Sea" was officially taken off the screens, with its final box office reaching 39.8 billion yuan, making it the Spring Festival box office champion and ranking among the top three highest-grossing Chinese films in history.

The original box office was 36.5 billion yuan, but Gu Yang's immense popularity caused the film's box office to reach a new high.

Even more noteworthy is that with the conclusion of "Operation Red Sea," Gu Yang's cumulative box office has officially surpassed 10 billion yuan, making him the first actor in Chinese film history to reach 10 billion yuan in box office revenue.

Following him in line were Deng Chao, Wu Jing, and Huang Bo!
On that day, #GuYangTheMrOf10BillionBoxOffice# suddenly topped the Weibo hot search list, with views instantly exceeding 500 million and discussion reaching explosive levels.

The media rushed to report on it:

The China Daily published an article congratulating Gu Yang, saying, "Young actor Gu Yang has become the first actor to gross over 10 billion yuan at the box office, thanks to his solid acting skills and accurate film selection, demonstrating the vigorous vitality of the Chinese film market."

Film Weekly provides an in-depth analysis: "From the tough supporting role in Wolf Warrior 2, to the subversive performance in Better Days, and then to the sniper Gu Shun in Operation Red Sea, Gu Yang has taken every step with precision and steadiness."

Entertainment Frontline joked: "While other actors are still worrying about 1 billion yuan in box office revenue, Gu Yang has already quietly accumulated a '10 billion yuan gift package'."

The online discussion was enthusiastic.

"Three movies and it's already grossed over 10 billion?"

"Gu Yang, you are my god!"

"Gu Yang's box office performance is of very high quality; none of his films relied on star power to prop them up!"

"Others idolize celebrities by ranking them on charts, but we only need to buy movie tickets. After all, box office revenue is the best form of support!"

"Operation Red Sea grossed 39.8 billion yuan, and Gu Yang's personal cumulative box office has exceeded 10 billion yuan. I can do the math: he can make at least two more Wolf Warrior 2 movies!"

Colleagues in the entertainment industry, whether they were trying to ride the wave of popularity or not, all sent their blessings.

Wu Jing: "Congratulations to Brother Gu Yang on becoming the first actor to reach 10 billion yuan in box office revenue! The success of 'Operation Red Sea' proves the market potential of hardcore military themes. But don't get too cocky, my 'Wolf Warrior 3' is already in preparation. See you on the box office battlefield next time!"

The accompanying photo shows him and Gu Yang on the set of "Wolf Warrior 2," with the caption "Comrades-in-arms become rivals, looking forward to the next collaboration."

Netizens jokingly commented:

"Is Brother Jing jealous?"

"Oh no, the underling has become the boss!"

"Wu Jing has made so many movies over the years, but his box office revenue is still less than that of Gu Yang's three movies. It's a really sad story!"

……

Rising starlet Zhou Ye:

Xiao Bei, you're the best!

Photo: Zhou Ye and Gu Yang on the set of "Better Days"!

Netizens:

"?????"

Is this an official announcement?

"Isn't this a confession of love?"

"Tong Nian and her husband, you two are the perfect match!!! No arguments allowed!"

"Go Coconut! Win over Gu Yang! We, Coconut Juice, agree to this marriage!"

"I disagree!"

"Get out of here, upstairs..."

……

Tian Xiwei also posted on her Weibo.

"Teacher Gu Yang, your character Yin Zheng in 'Qing Qing's Daily Life' is a 'wife-doting maniac.' Could you share some of your 'box office luck' with me in real life? After all, I'm your 'third young master's' 'female lead who eats with you'~ Remember to give me a bonus next time we work together!"

The accompanying image shows Tian Xiwei imitating Li Wei's ravenous eating expression from the TV show "Qingqing Daily Life," with the caption, "It's better to bankrupt Yin Zheng's little kitchen than to bankrupt a billion-dollar box office."

It also features a host of big names including Huang Xiaoming, Deng Chao, Huang Bo, Wang Baoqiang, Zhao Liying, Liu Shishi, and Yang Mi.

In addition, all sorts of up-and-coming actresses, whether they know each other or not, act as if they are very familiar with Gu Yang.

……

On the evening of March 16, CCTV Movie Channel broadcast an exclusive interview with Gu Yang, in which host Lan Yu conducted an in-depth conversation with him.

Lan Yu: "First of all, congratulations on becoming the first actor in Chinese film history to reach 10 billion yuan in box office revenue. What do you think of this title?"

Gu Yang: "To be honest, I haven't even calculated this number myself; the team told me. The box office is given by the audience; I just try my best to play each role well."

Lan Yu: "Wolf Warrior 2, Better Days, and Operation Red Sea—the three movies you starred in all three had completely different character styles. How did you manage that?"

Gu Yang: "Actually, when choosing a script, I didn't consider the box office. I just felt that the role was challenging. 'Wolf Warrior 2' taught me the hardcore of action scenes, 'Better Days' let me experience the subtlety of emotional scenes, and 'Operation Red Sea' combined the two, making me truly understand the weight of the word 'actor'."

Lan Yu: "Operation Red Sea didn't have a good number of screenings at first, but it later became the champion of the Spring Festival. What do you think is the reason?"

Gu Yang: "I think it's the audience's choice. This film doesn't have many commercial elements; it's purely a hardcore military film, but the audience is willing to pay for its authenticity and passion. Director Lin Chaoxian's dedication to detail and the entire team's hard work are what made this film so successful."

Lan Yu: "What new works are coming up?"

"The filming of 'The Vanished She' will be wrapped up soon, but we cannot reveal any other projects at the moment."

"One last question: many young actors see you as a role model. What advice do you have for them?"

"Don't pay too much attention to the data. Box office and trending topics will pass, but good works and characters will always remain in the hearts of the audience. The most important thing for an actor is to act well, and leave the rest to time."

……

San Ya, the crew of "The Vanished She"

The gray walls were covered with mottled stains, and the chandelier overhead hissed and cast a pale light.

The space was divided in two by iron bars. He Fei, played by Gu Yang, was wearing an orange prison uniform and handcuffs, sitting on a plastic chair in the visiting room.

He had a buzz cut, a bluish stubble, and sunken eyes; he looked as if his soul had been drained away. Across the fence, Shen Man, played by Tian Xiwei, the lawyer who had once helped him search for his "missing wife," now wore a completely different expression.

She was no longer dressed in a sharp suit, but in a black casual outfit, her long hair loosely tied back, her eyes cold and sharp.

"Do you regret it?" Tian Xiwei's voice was soft, yet sharp as a knife.

Gu Yang slowly raised his head, a twisted smile tugging at the corners of his mouth, his eyes sinister and crazed.

"I regret not finding you sooner, so I could have killed you too!"

He lunged forward, the handcuffs rattling and the iron bars vibrating.

"Ha ha ha ha--!"

Gu Yang's laughter squeezed out from deep in his throat, first a low, muffled laugh, then growing increasingly manic, his shoulders shaking violently, his entire face contorted into a near-grotesque expression.

His eyes were wide open, the whites of his eyes bloodshot, and his mouth was stretched open, revealing his gleaming white teeth, like a wild beast on the verge of collapse.

Tian Xiwei looked at him coldly and slowly pulled a photo out of her bag.

"That was the photo that Li Muzi was clutching tightly before she died."

Gu Yang's laughter stopped abruptly.

His pupils suddenly contracted, and the muscles on his face stiffened inch by inch, as if a pause button had been pressed.

He trembled all over, his fingers trying to touch the paper, but he was restrained by the handcuffs and could only desperately try to move forward.

The clear ultrasound image in the photo shows that Li Muzi is pregnant.

Gu Yang's breathing stopped for a moment, then he began to tremble violently.

His lips trembled, and tears rolled down his cheeks without warning, landing on the visiting table.

He suddenly struggled frantically, the handcuffs digging deep into his flesh, instantly drawing blood from his wrists.

His face flushed red, veins bulged on his forehead, and a beastly growl came from his throat, as if he were about to vomit his heart out.

Finally, he slumped back into his chair, curled up in a ball, and collapsed silently.

Without uttering a single line, He Fei's inner struggle was vividly portrayed!

The set was completely silent.

A few seconds later, the assistant director's voice rang out, "Cut!"

The entire audience erupted in enthusiastic applause. Everyone in the crew, including the cinematographer, script supervisor, lighting technician, and even the staff in the next studio, stood up.

"Director Gu, that's amazing!" The assistant director slapped his thigh excitedly.

"This scene could win an award for Best Actor..." the production assistant murmured. "Is this the explosive power of a top actor? No lines are needed, just a look, a tremor, and everyone can empathize with a criminal's remorse."

"Of course! Gu Yang is the number one actor with over 10 billion yuan in box office revenue!" Zhou Ye said proudly. "This is just his normal performance..."

Tian Xiwei took a deep breath, her eyes slightly red, clearly stunned by Gu Yang's performance.

Gu Yang remained seated, head bowed, shoulders trembling slightly, as if he had not yet detached himself from He Fei's body.

The applause on set hadn't stopped, and everyone's eyes were still focused on Gu Yang.

He lowered his head, his shoulders trembling slightly, as if he were still trapped inside the body of "He Fei".

The gambler who killed his wife with his own hands and only learned of her pregnancy at the very end; the prisoner who broke down and screamed behind the iron bars.

"Mu Zi..."

He murmured unconsciously, his voice so hoarse it was almost inaudible.

at this time!

"Director Gu?"

A soft voice came from the entrance of the film set.

Zhang Jingyi stood there, wearing a white linen dress, her long hair slightly damp, as if she had just finished filming an underwater scene.

Her face was unadorned, and her skin, under the light, was as smooth and lustrous as jade, as clean as a traditional Chinese ink painting.

Gu Yang suddenly looked up.

His gaze wavered for a moment, then suddenly focused on her.

"Mu Zi!"

He suddenly stood up, staggered over, and, to everyone's astonishment, pulled Zhang Jingyi into a tight embrace!
"sorry Sorry……"

His voice choked with emotion, and hot tears fell onto her shoulder as he gripped her arms so tightly they almost hurt her.

Zhang Jingyi stood frozen in place, her pupils slightly dilated, completely stunned.

The set fell silent instantly.

Tian Xiwei gasped, and the script in her hand fell to the ground with a "thud".

Zhou Ye's eyes widened, and he subconsciously took a step forward: "Gu Yang, you..."

The assistant director quickly stopped her: "Don't move! He's getting into character!"

"The professional term is 'character retention,' which is when an actor, after giving a highly immersive performance, finds it difficult to detach themselves and remains immersed in the character's emotions."

"Director Gu is very likely in this situation!"

? ? ? ? ?

The two women were stunned!

Are you stuck in your role, too immersed in it?
Leslie Cheung? Farewell My Concubine? Jumping off a building?
(End of this chapter)