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Chapter 222: Everyone's vying for roles in the sequel!

Hollywood media outlets are all reporting on "The Purge 2".

"It is reported that the production cost of 'Human' was six million US dollars, and it grossed 37.4 million US dollars in its first three days, achieving a high return. The global market is expected to exceed 100 million US dollars."

A Hollywood theatrical film is a resource that domestic actors dare not even dream of.

Domestic reports about "humanity" mainly highlight the script written by Tian Xiaole, with Wang Luodan and Zhao Liying as the lead actors.

Information like this is prominently displayed on the homepages of major websites.

The related news spread quickly within the domestic film and television industry.

Most film and television companies, actors, and celebrities in the industry have taken notice.

Envy, jealousy, indifference, and detachment—all sorts of complex emotions are at play.

With Huang Bo's success story as an example, his treatment and market value are completely different after he went out and came back.

Now, Wang Luodan and Zhao Liying's fees for endorsements, film contracts, magazine interviews, etc. have increased significantly.

Especially Zhao Liying, who was originally a minor actress, has now reached the level of a second-tier actress.

As long as you star in one movie or TV series in China and the film or TV series doesn't flop in terms of critical reception and box office success, you can reach the level of a top-tier actor.

This reveals a very real issue: almost everyone in the industry acknowledges the status of Hollywood films.

Actors who work in the performing arts all take pride in reaching the international stage.

Ordinary people might think it's amazing that domestic stars can achieve such high box office returns in Hollywood movies.

But in the entertainment industry, the impact is far-reaching.

Huang Bo's success was not accidental; Tian Xiaole has the ability to import actors into Hollywood.

"What a pity, the film's content does not meet the import standards."

Han Sanping looked at the news online and sighed.

China Film Group has taken so much advantage of Tian Xiaole, and they wanted to offer some support, but unfortunately, they had no way to do so.

Noticing her boss's troubles, the secretary offered a suggestion:

"Boss, once Director Xiao Le's new film is released, we'll provide more conveniences."

These words made Han Sanping's eyes light up. According to the import terms, China Film Group would take 40% of the box office revenue from the movie that Tian Xiaole was filming, so he could take advantage of the deal.

"Ask Xiao Le when his movie will be released, so I can reserve a good slot for him."

"Okay, I'll go ask right away."

After the secretary left, Han Sanping muttered to himself:

"We need to make sure that no major films interfere with the box office when it's released,"

There might be some discordant voices at that time, but it won't matter to him.

The Purge is a film series, and with its current box office success, many people are considering a sequel.

"Binbin, Director Tian hasn't replied to you yet?"

"No."

Fan Binbin shook his head, his brows furrowed, not understanding where he had lost.

In terms of figure, face, fame, and temperament, she is better than Qin Lan in every aspect!

That time, Tian Xiaole didn't get to leave completely satisfied!

They actually sent a relatively unknown actor to Hollywood.

“Domestic resources won’t be of much help to you right now, unless you can get roles in films by those big directors. We need to go international, and Tian Xiaole is our shortcut.”

Fan Binbin was well aware of what his agent had said, but he couldn't quite figure out what Tian Xiaole was thinking.

Calls are made but the phone is off, text messages go unanswered, and if you can't reach the person, it's all meaningless.

The success of "Humanity" made Wang Luodan and Zhao Liying famous, which made her even more eager.

She marketed herself as the top female star in domestic commercial films, but she's already falling behind by staying in the domestic market while others are all heading to Hollywood.

Zeng Li and Yan Dancheng were also busy, using the excuse of congratulating the box office to inquire about the sequel.

The turmoil in China did not affect Tian Xiaole; ​​her phone remained switched off.

On set, with James no longer an eyesore, the success of the series brought him, the person in charge, back into the spotlight.

Invitations to parties and receptions came one after another, keeping him extremely busy.

They even went so far as to claim that these were necessary social gatherings for the company's development.

James DeMonaco could clearly feel that the crew of "Speed" were much more enthusiastic towards him, the assistant director.

With two films succeeding in a row, it's only natural that a third one would be made, since a series should capitalize on its popularity.

"Boss, the movie sequel..."

DeMonaco, like James, also refers to Tian Xiaole as "boss".

He plans to eat the "Human" series for the rest of his life.

"There's no rush to make a sequel. The emergence of this kind of subject matter gives the audience a sense of novelty. If we keep making the same thing over and over again, it's easy to get tired of it."

Upon hearing this, Demonak, who had just been smiling, felt a pang of anxiety, and his smile vanished instantly.

Tian Xiaole could see his lack of confidence, after all, he had only directed short films before and hadn't achieved much.

"【Speed】is also a series, and I have no interest in directing the sequel. If I approve of your abilities, I can entrust the project to you."

"Boss, are you serious?" Demonak asked in surprise.

"Yes, but don't forget the prerequisites."

Tian Xiaole had him sign with Pangu Pictures because he wanted to cultivate him.

"The Chase" is a low-budget commercial film, meant to kill time. The sequel will be handed over to him to direct.

Demonak was overjoyed, a bright smile spreading across his face.

Even with high box office returns, "The Purge" is still just a low-budget commercial film.

A director with dreams and aspirations naturally wants to make a commercial blockbuster, especially since his previous work was directed by a Palme d'Or winner.

No matter where they are, directors who have achieved success in making commercial films are always honored guests.

According to Tian Xiaole, he will be directing two films that form a series.

"Boss, I will definitely follow you closely, learn your shooting techniques, and improve my own abilities."

"No need to go that far, a normal distance is fine."

···
The filming of "High Speed ​​Chase" is proceeding in an orderly and unhurried manner.

Whether it's Keanu Reeves, the other actors, or director Tian Xiaole, everyone is in character.

The first thing I do every day when I arrive on set is to have the props team check the firearms.

Although the film crew used prop guns and had dedicated personnel to manage them, it's always better to be safe than sorry.

The main reason is that Tian Xiaole is afraid of dying.

Li Xiaolong's son was shot and killed by a prop gun during filming.

There are many conspiracy theories surrounding this.

The scene we're filming today is a gunfight in the church.

In John Woo's action films, churches and white doves are standard features and his signature elements.

Tian Xiaole needs to put in a lot of effort to create something fresh and original.

One of the highlights of this film is the tutorials on the use of various firearms, showcasing clean and crisp shooting actions.

Slow-motion replays are definitely not possible.

"action!"

Tian Xiaole shouted from in front of the monitor.

In the shot, Keanu's facial expression changes instantly. Holding a CA-415 rifle, he engages in a fierce battle with bodyguards outside the church. His eyes are filled with the flames of revenge.

A mindset of killing anyone who gets in my way and destroying even gods if they stand in my way.

After dealing with the enemies at close range and seizing the shotgun, the enemies rushing out of the church were taken down one by one with a single shot.

Keanu Reeves sported a slicked-back hairstyle and a black suit, looking every bit the god of war.

"cut!"

Tian Xiaole led the applause.

We rehearsed the action several times beforehand, but this scene turned out even better than the previous ones.

If filming continues at this rate, the production should be able to finish.

···
The Purge 2 has ended its run, and James, who has been frequenting various parties these past few days, has reappeared on set.

He came to report on the film's box office performance.

"Boss, the movie grossed $7350 million in North America. In the international market, due to the limitations of the subject matter, the performance was much worse, but it still grossed $3670 million."

"Good results, I'll give you a bonus at the end of the year."

"Thank you, boss. You're the most handsome boss in Hollywood." James grinned widely, his flattery flowing effortlessly.

"Alright, you can leave now if there's nothing else. We're busy filming here," Tian Xiaole said with a laugh.

"There really is something going on. According to Hollywood practice, when a movie is so successful, colleagues should be invited to witness it together."

Seeing how serious James was, Tian Xiaole said irritably, "It's just a celebration party. You're the person in charge of the company, so you can handle it yourself."

"Boss, aren't you going to participate?"

James asked curiously.

"I won't go join the fun. There's no need to keep the whole crew waiting." Tian Xiaole shook her head, then looked at Demonak, who was busy not far away, and said to James:

"Don't forget to invite the other contributor; he deserves a share of the flowers and applause too."

The next day, James sent out invitations to major independent film studios in Hollywood, but he didn't dare to invite the Big Six.

As the film's theatrical run ended, Hollywood film media outlets reported on the details.

"【The Purge 2: Anarchy】 grossed over $1.1 million worldwide, a return of nearly 20 times."

The news quickly reached China, and Zhao Liying and Wang Luodan urgently updated their blogs to announce that the film they starred in had grossed over 100 million US dollars worldwide.

Immediately, the blog was flooded with congratulatory messages, from not only fans but also people in the industry.

Whether it's genuine or feigned, everyone is happy at this moment.

Some fans have asked whether a third sequel will be made.

This question immediately attracted a lot of attention.

Zhao Liying's reply brought a sigh of relief to actors in the industry.

The characters he and Wang Luodan played have already sacrificed themselves, so even if there's a sequel, it won't be their turn.

"Sister, this is our chance, why don't we ask Director Tian?" Yan Dancheng's assistant urged.

"Will Director Tian let me act in this role? After all, I'm not an artist under his company!"

Since that night, Tian Xiaole hadn't contacted her, and Yan Dancheng felt somewhat insecure.

There are quite a few people in this circle who take advantage of others and leave without paying.

They agreed to everything before they even slept together.

There are countless cases where, after the deed is done, the perpetrators deny everything.

"Probably not. Everyone in the industry says that Director Tian is a man of his word."

"Okay, I'll give it a try."

Yan Dancheng nodded. She hadn't replied to the text message she sent earlier. She took a deep breath and began to edit a new message.

At this moment, Zeng Li's text message had already been sent.

The filming of "High Speed ​​Chase" was completed in one month, which is quite efficient.

Keanu stormed into the church, burned the mob boss's hidden funds, and left behind a dashing image of his back as he turned away.

Little did he know, he was already surrounded inside the church.

At the critical moment, Marcus, played by Zhou Zhaolong, arrives. He is John's friend and mentor, played by Keanu Reeves.

Outside the church, atop a 500-meter-high building, Zhou Zhaolong set up a Luger M77 sniper rifle and began calling out the enemies surrounding Keanu one by one.

"Hey, these are the tools you'll be using later. Familiarize yourself with them first."

Tian Xiaole handed Qin Lan a Glock 26 pistol.

Fighting is forbidden in the hotel, but an assassin has broken the rules. As the manager, Qin Lan will defend the rules set by the hotel.

This scene was added by Tian Xiaole; ​​if she were just a pretty vase, she wouldn't be memorable at all.

“buibuibui…”

Qin Lan gestured the actions and imitated the sound effects of firing a gun, her expression quite adorable.

Tian Xiaole ignored the mischievous Qin Lan and found Demonac, asking him to be in charge of filming a portion of the scenes.

[Humans] There are no large-scale scenes, and there are very few actors, so the director's skills are not required.

[Fast & Furious] features many large-scale scenes, which will put the director's overall coordination skills to the test. Since the goal is to train him to direct a sequel, his abilities must be improved.

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After a day of filming, Tian Xiaole was on her way back in the car when she turned on her phone, and text messages kept coming in.

I don't really care about Han Sanping's so-called "care".

Several top domestic directors have entered a race to see who can produce the worst film. Unless they encounter a Hollywood blockbuster, virtually no film can pose a threat to "Speed ​​Chase".

Fan Binbin remains as direct as ever; he knows exactly what he wants and what he's willing to give up.

Zeng Li, with her gentle and unassuming demeanor, couldn't wait to express her longing for Hollywood while also conveying her yearning for it.

Yan Dancheng was more reserved, wishing the film great success and also wishing Tian Xiaole a smooth filming process for his new movie.

"interesting."

Upon seeing Wang Luodan's message, Tian Xiaole smiled and shook her head, saying that she and Zhao Liying were ready to be summoned at any time.

I've recently been learning a tabletop card game, Dou Dizhu.

The game is played by two peasants attacking the landlord from both sides; the peasants who finish playing all their cards first win.

"This game sounds interesting."

Tian Xiaole stroked his chin, pondering the difficulty of the game and whether he could defeat the farmer with his physical strength.

"Dad, what are you laughing at?"

When Qin Lan saw Tian Xiaole's malicious smile, she couldn't help but feel a tightness in her chrysanthemum. Was she about to suffer again?

"Did I laugh just now?" Tian Xiaole asked.

"Yes, and he laughed lewdly," Qin Lan said truthfully.

Tian Xiaole raised the back partition; he had to teach Qin Lan a lesson and show her the authority of a father.

Sitting in the passenger seat, Qin Lan's assistant lowered her head, knowing that her older sister was about to suffer again.

A short while later, a minivan was driving in an S-shape along Sunset Boulevard, with horns and greetings coming from the vehicles behind it.

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"Lust, Caution" broke the record previously held by "The Hunt" for art-house films, grossing 1.4 million yuan at the box office.

It grossed $6500 million worldwide.

For an art-house drama, this achievement puts most domestic commercial films to shame.

Despite the many controversies surrounding the film, including accusations that the novel's author was a traitor and that it insulted heroes, the film remains controversial.

The netizens' anger is useless; the fact that the script passed censorship and was released speaks volumes.

(End of this chapter)