This director lacks vision.

Chapter 299 Hastings's White Moonlight
D'Addario ultimately couldn't bring himself to abandon his sister.

The key was that Jiang Yifeng gave her a wink.

After receiving the Demon Lord's orders, Daddario quickly submitted.

She comforted herself, saying, "I was forced into this. I had no choice. I can't control myself..."

Back at the hotel, Daddario hesitated for a moment, but still wanted to talk to Catherine.

She herself was helpless, but she hoped that her younger sister could stay away from evil, not fall into depravity, and live in the glory of the Lord.

When they entered Catherine's room, they found her sister wearing colored contact lenses.

"What do you want to do?"

Catherine did not answer Daddario's question.

She looked up at herself in the mirror, then said, "Perfect!"

After putting on colored contact lenses, Catherine's brown eyes turned blue.

Although not as deep blue as Daddario's, they are quite similar, since the size and shape of their eyes are roughly the same.

After putting on her colored contact lenses, Catherine continued to imitate Daddario's makeup routine and even wore the same clothes as her sister.

Just as D'Addario was about to speak, he heard Catherine say, "Sister, I left my lipstick in the bathroom, could you get it for me?"

Daddario sighed and went into the restroom anyway.

As soon as they entered, they heard a bang as Catherine slammed the bathroom door shut.

Daddario tried to go out, but found the door blocked by something and he couldn't open it.

She didn't have her phone with her, so she could only shout a few times inside, but no one responded.

About 10 minutes later, Daddario overheard Catherine's conversation with Jiang Yifeng.

"How do I look? Do I resemble my sister?"

"It does look somewhat similar, but it's not very interesting."

"why?"

“People should have their own unique characteristics. There’s no need to imitate others. You are Catherine, not Daddario. You have your own beauty.”

Upon hearing this, Catherine paused for a moment.

"Thank you, Jiang. I've been compared to my sister since I was little, and you're the first person to say that to me."

D'Addario, who was in the bathroom, noticed that his sister's voice had changed; she was speaking with a lisp.

She felt that Jiang Yifeng truly lived up to his reputation as a devil from hell, as he struck at Catherine's sore spot with just one sentence.

Unexpectedly, Jiang Yifeng joked, "No need to thank me. Even if I were to raise dogs, I wouldn't raise two huskies that are exactly the same."

Although calling someone a dog isn't always considered an insult in the US, Jiang Yifeng's words still carried a strong offensive connotation.

Upon hearing this, D'Addario suddenly felt that the bathroom was stuffy and extremely hot, and he not only became short of breath but also started sweating.

The conversation outside stopped, and other voices took their place.

Jiang Yifeng moved the chair that was blocking the door and replaced it with Catherine, who then used it to block the bathroom door.

Daddario watched his sister's figure through the door, lost in thought. He didn't know how much time had passed before the bathroom door opened.

Jiang Yifeng stroked his husky and said with a smile, "Catherine is too naughty. She actually dared to scheme against you. I'll teach her a lesson for you."

As Daddario stepped out of the restroom, he saw Catherine already seated in a chair...

After experiencing the joys of being among the elite, Jiang Yifeng adjusted his time difference.

The next day, he threw himself into the film's promotional work with great enthusiasm.

Our first stop was the Chinese Theatre near Hollywood Boulevard.

The premiere of John Wick will be held here at 2 p.m. today.

The main organizer of this event was Warner Bros., and Jiang Yifeng had been busy promoting the film in China and hadn't paid much attention to the situation in the United States.

I came here this morning for a rehearsal.

In fact, Warner Bros. attached great importance to this premiere, not only putting on a lot of exciting programs, but also arranging for television and online live streaming.

The other performers arrived for rehearsals very early, but Jiang Yifeng, being the big boss, had very precious time, and it was already a great deal of importance that he was able to allocate half a day for rehearsals.

Warner had no objection to this situation.

Jiang Yifeng was also worried that the premiere would be rather quiet.

Unexpectedly, when Jiang Yifeng led D'Addario out of the limousine around 1 p.m., the theater was packed with audience members.

Some of them held up posters of Jiang Ning in the movie "The Chase," while others held special editions of Time magazine featuring Jiang Yifeng, and there were also various light sticks.

Clearly, most of them are Jiang Yifeng's fans.

Upon seeing Jiang Yifeng appear, the fans erupted in cheers and screams, quickly igniting the atmosphere at the scene.

Jiang Yifeng was genuinely surprised by this situation.

The last time he came to the United States was last year, mainly to inspect Roku and discuss acquisition matters.

Jiang Yifeng has not visited the United States since Stranger Things became a huge hit in North America.

Although he had heard that he was becoming increasingly popular in the United States and had become a new icon of wealth, he did not expect his popularity to be this high.

Judging from the fans' excited and crazy reaction, they are clearly not hired shills.

This state is very difficult to perform.

Idol worship is a global phenomenon, and Americans are particularly enthusiastic about it.

When Jiang Yifeng waved to his fans, one female fan screamed wildly and fainted due to lack of oxygen caused by excessive excitement.

The fact that someone fainted did not deter the fans; instead, it made the atmosphere at the scene even more enthusiastic.

The screams and shouts grew even louder, and a multitude of hands reached out, trying to touch Jiang Yifeng. There was no way around it; many of Jiang Yifeng's fans were female.

When these fans saw Jiang Yifeng at the scene, they felt that he was even more handsome in person than in the posters and on camera, and they were very excited.

At this point, in the eyes of American female fans, Jiang Yifeng was a combination of the best qualities of Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Zuckerberg, and Justin Bieber.

He's handsome, incredibly good at making money, and very talented.

When you like someone, distance and cultural differences actually become a filter.

Jiang Yifeng's Eastern appearance and upbringing have become a unique advantage.

This is evident in Jackie Chan.

Many overseas Jackie Chan fans are largely unaware of some of his embarrassing moments, focusing instead on his strengths and impressive kung fu skills.

Jiang Yifeng interacted with the audience outside for a short while before entering the theater ahead of time.

The Chinese Theatre in Hollywood was built in 1927 and is now a classic Hollywood building and a popular tourist attraction.

The theater incorporates some Chinese architectural styles and can accommodate more than 2000 audience members. It has hosted numerous Academy Awards ceremonies and is a popular venue for Hollywood film premieres.

After entering the theater, Jiang Yifeng exchanged pleasantries with some of the celebrities and bigwigs who had come to show their support.

Just as I was about to go backstage to prepare for the show, I saw Netflix President Hastings walking over.

Beside him was Cheng Kaige, a renowned Chinese director.

“Jiang, you must know this great director, so I won’t introduce him to you.” Hastings said with a smile, “Marco Polo is about to start filming. If you have time, you can come to the set to give some guidance. After all, you are also a Netflix shareholder.”

Hastings observed Jiang Yifeng's expression, but he didn't see the anxiety or anger that he wanted to see.

Jiang Yifeng smiled faintly and said, "I wish your new movie great success. I have to go prepare for the show now. Let's talk again later."

After saying that, Jiang Yifeng turned and went backstage.

Hastings felt like he'd punched thin air, and was a little annoyed.

He and Cheng Kaige sat in the front row on the left, chatting as they waited for the premiere to begin.

Hastings said, "I hope Marco Polo will have the epic feel of an Eastern dynasty, comparable to Game of Thrones."

According to our big data analysis at Netflix, when viewers watch these kinds of shows, the first thing they value is the epic atmosphere, so makeup, costumes, and set design are very important.

Secondly, there must be erotic scenes in the palace, as well as the thrill of blood and violence; large-scale scenes are absolutely essential.

The first episode of Game of Thrones featured five naked women, two explicit sex scenes, and four beheadings.

One of the factors contributing to Netflix's success is its strong emphasis on data analysis. By collecting and analyzing data from video websites, Netflix summarizes audience preferences and uses those preferences to guide the production of its TV series.

Upon hearing this, Cheng Kaige confidently replied, "No problem. My specialty is court dramas, and I have a deep understanding of both Western and Eastern dramas. I'm sure I can make this drama a success!"

After *The Orphan of Zhao*, Cheng Kaige originally planned to make the film *Caught in the Web*.

However, with Jiang Yifeng's "hunting" as a precedent, the themes of cyberbullying and false accusations have been filmed to a very high standard.

Once you've seen the ocean, ordinary rivers will seem bland and uninteresting.

Cheng Kaige felt that "The Search" could never surpass "The Hunt," so he abandoned the project.

He was unemployed at home and had nothing to do, so he readily accepted Netflix's invitation.

After all, Marco Polo is a big-budget production with an investment of 6000 million US dollars, and it's a collaboration with Netflix. Cheng Kaige also cherishes this opportunity and wants to make a splash.

Seeing Cheng Kaige's confident demeanor, Hastings felt uneasy, but he didn't know what to do.

Netflix only started getting involved in film and television production last year, and the company's production team is still not mature.

If Cheng Kaige hadn't been brought in to provoke Jiang Yifeng, the Marco Polo series would have had three directors, one of whom was poached from the Game of Thrones crew, and another was the assistant director of Pirates of the Caribbean.

Ultimately, this show, which was supposed to be a Game of Thrones franchise, turned out to be a complete mess and was one of the biggest pitfalls in Netflix's early original series.

Cheng Kaige didn't notice Hastings's mood and continued to talk at length about his ideas.

Objectively speaking, among China's great directors, Cheng Kaige has a very solid theoretical foundation and excellent oratory skills.

His filming of period drama scenes is also world-class.

After hearing Cheng Kaige's explanation, Hastings felt much more at ease.

The premiere officially began at 2 p.m.

The stage lights came on, and a beam of light shone on Jiang Yifeng, who was standing in front of a large drum, holding two drumsticks in his hands.

Thump! Thump thump! Thump thump!

Jiang Yifeng raised his arm and pounded the drumhead, the powerful drumbeats echoing throughout the theater.

Everyone's attention was instantly focused.

The stage lights came on, a symphony orchestra appeared, and the orchestra began to play.

The melody of Victory begins.

The powerful drumbeats, combined with the majestic orchestral arrangement, create an epic piece of instrumental music.

Listening to a symphony orchestra live is incredibly moving.

Hastings felt his blood boiling and couldn't help but stand up from his seat.

Hastings was particularly excited when the soprano's singing began.

This is exactly the epic feel he wanted!
If there were a TV series that could capture the feeling of the song Victory, it would definitely be a match for Game of Thrones!

Without a doubt, Jiang Yifeng, who wrote Victory, definitely can!
Thinking of this, Hastings looked at Jiang Yifeng on the stage as if he were looking at his beloved.

Looking at Cheng Kaige beside me, I felt utterly bored.

Cheng Kaige is inherently a frost-free person.

Seeing Hastings's complicated gaze and expression, he misunderstood, thinking that a cross-cultural romance was about to unfold...

(End of this chapter)