This celebrity is overly enthusiastic!

Chapter 247 Sharing the Same Fate, Cherishing Each Other
Six months have passed since Virgil's accident, and Columbia Pictures' stock price has not yet fully recovered to its pre-crash high.

However, Columbia Pictures executives were not worried at all. They had already seen both sequels to "The Edge Walker" and were certain that the quality was excellent.

It can only be said that Virgil's insistence was correct; "The Edge Walker," which chose a tragic ending, has a remarkably complete story.

While it may not be able to become a masterpiece with profound ideological content like The Matrix,
But in the realm of romance films, it will definitely leave a unique mark.

Sigh, I can only say that the previous company was too impatient and too eager for quick success.

Seeing how Warner Bros. executives were desperately trying to get the Wachowski brothers to make a sequel every year, they decided to take precautions and first firmly bind and restrict Virgil, this cinematic genius.

That's why the tragedy happened, causing Columbia Pictures to suffer huge losses and lose a large portion of its copyright revenue.

But as a Chinese proverb goes, fortune and misfortune are intertwined. Virgil's injury, while a major embarrassment for Columbia Pictures,
However, this also elevates the tragic tone of "The Edge Walker" to another level.

His touching real-life romance with Fan Binbin made the sparks of love that ignited despair in the movie's Night City even more dazzling and captivating.

The entire Night City will come alive because of the "Fringe Walker" film series, and the various stories that happen here afterward will be given a unique charm.

Despite the slight loss in stock price, all the executives believed that once the movie was released, the losses would be more than doubled!

The entire film's marketing strategy revolved around Virgil's tragedy.

Columbia Pictures released a lot of behind-the-scenes footage of Virgil directing and acting when he was still healthy, showing how agile and nimble he was and how much potential he had.

The already edited trailer also features a large number of action scenes of Virgil as David.

Although Columbia Pictures' reputation declined further during this process, it didn't matter; at least the film's pre-release buzz was fully generated.

The previous film's grand spectacle of 'the safe and the meteor hammer destroying Tokyo' was highly praised.
The few seconds of "car rain in a high-rise parking lot" that appeared in the second trailer have been a hot topic among movie fans.

The most ingenious part is that Virgil himself even "sacrificed" an excellent script to continue playing the victim, further fueling the hype surrounding "The Edge Walker 2".

The competition this summer is fierce, with heavyweight films such as Mission: Impossible III, The Da Vinci Code, X-Men: The Last Stand, Cars, and Superman Returns leading the pack in May and June, all of which have performed well at the box office.

In mid-July, another highly anticipated sequel to the IP, "Pirates of the Caribbean 2," will be released.

"The Edge Walker" is scheduled for a global release on June 28th, slightly out of sync with the behemoth "Pirates of the Caribbean 2".
Despite facing strong competition, Columbia Pictures remains confident in this film.

As a crucial part of film promotion and publicity, the film premiere was not held last time because "The Edge Walker" was an unknown film.
But this time, with The Edge Walker already famous worldwide, Columbia Pictures must make a triumphant return!
The Hollywood Chinese Theatre was a star-studded event on June 20, with a dazzling array of Hollywood celebrities and directors invited to attend the premiere.

Chen Yuan attended many such events while filming in the United States.
He usually receives contact information from many moderately famous actors, and even some truly big-name actresses are interested in this promising young Asian heartthrob.

However, Chen Yuan was cautious by nature and afraid of being tricked or having something used against him. He only pursued women he had initiated; he wouldn't take advantage of women who offered themselves to him. This time, however, he attended the event in a wheelchair, receiving nothing but sympathy and consolation.

However, many directors and producers became even more enthusiastic about him. In addition to expressing their condolences for his accident, some people were very interested in his publicly published script for "Me Before You".

This is not surprising, given that the story, which subverts conventional tropes, is genuinely emotional and has already gained considerable popularity under his influence.

Individualism and dignity of life have always been closely related to the values ​​of Europe and America. European and American culture emphasizes individualism, that is, "the rights and choices of the individual are above all else".

Otherwise, euthanasia wouldn't have been first developed in Europe. Chen Yuan's story is very much to the liking of some directors and producers.

Chen Yuan originally intended to produce this art film himself, but the misunderstanding caused by Binbin disrupted his plans.

They simply released the script to contribute to the popularity of "The Edge Walker".

If he were to film this sob story again after recovering, it would seem somewhat contrived. It would be better to let someone else film it, or even to film both domestic and international versions. This requires careful consideration.

Hollywood superstar Keanu Reeves, who has rarely attended events recently, also made an appearance at Lawrence's invitation.

"Hey Virgil, I've heard you're an amazing motorcycle rider, and I've always wanted to test my skills against you. What a pity!"

Chen Yuan saw in Keanu's slightly weathered face a different kind of polite sympathy than the polite greetings he received from others; he genuinely felt that Keanu was saddened by his misfortune.

"I probably can't ride a two-wheeled motorcycle anymore, but I might be able to drive a four-wheeled motorcycle after some modifications."

Chen Yuan responded with a smile, and the two found a quiet corner to chat. Soon he learned why Keanu was so sad when facing him.

"The Edge Walker" initially tried to capitalize on the popularity of "The Matrix." During the release of the first film in 1999, Keanu Reeves' sister's leukemia worsened, and she almost left him.

In the same year, Keanu's ex-girlfriend Jennifer died in the womb after eight months of pregnancy due to umbilical cord entanglement. The couple, who had planned to get married, were deeply affected and forced to break up.

In 2001, during the filming of the sequel to The Matrix, Jennifer Lawrence was involved in a car accident and died on the spot. This incident was a huge blow to Keanu Reeves, and he fell into depression for a period of time.

In The Matrix, Keanu Reeves plays Neo, the savior who bears the heavy destiny of saving humanity. The plot is full of tragic elements such as sacrifice and choices.

The public has linked Keanu Reeves' personal tragedy with Neo's 'fate,' referring to Keanu's personal tragedy as the 'Matrix curse.'

Chen Yuan also suffered a "severe blow" during the filming of the movie. "High intelligence inevitably leads to harm" is a phrase frequently used by Chinese media when discussing him.

Keanu now admires and is very interested in Chen Yuan's optimism and positivity.

(One more chapter, it will be a little later)
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