Global Best Actor: Starting with Picking Up Attributes in America

Chapter 442 Divine Lineup

Chen Xun saw that Jennifer had already turned on her phone.

He glanced at his phone screen: "How can a washed-up actress who's completely washed up get top-tier global resources? Anyone with a brain knows what shortcuts she took."

"When 'Red Sparrow' bankrupted its investors, nobody in Hollywood dared to cast her. How did she manage to snag a big shot in the Chinese entertainment industry and be parachuted in as the lead actress? It's laughable."

"Why choose a box office poison instead of Scarlett Johansson and Angelina Jolie? Is Chen Xun under some kind of spell?"

"Half of the film industry's stars are playing supporting roles for her; this movie is guaranteed to flop if she's in it. She's a complete rotten apple in an all-star cast!"

On Weibo in China, things are alright because Chen Xun has a lot of influence, so not many people questioned the casting of Chen Xun.

It's different abroad.

Jennifer Lawrence lost a lot of goodwill after her previous film, Red Sparrow.

They spoke incredibly rudely.

There's no trace of the widespread praise that came with the Hunger Games when it became a huge hit.

There's a saying that goes something like that.

When you're famous, you'll be surrounded by kind people!

But when you fall on hard times, even the good people you once knew will drop their masks and be the first to pounce on you and tear you apart.

"Don't look at this dirty stuff!"

Chen Xun squatted down and gently wiped away the tears on her face.

"They're right!"

Jennifer's voice choked with emotion:

"I'm washed up. 'Red Sparrow' flopped so badly, I'll ruin your movie. I don't deserve it at all—"

"fart!"

Chen Xun interrupted her directly: "This character was tailor-made for you from the very first draft of the outline. All of Elena's traits were written based on you."

He had barely finished speaking when the phone rang again.

It's still Robert.

"Bro, there are a lot of troublemaking reporters at the press conference, all here for Jennifer's dirty secrets, and we can't stop them."

The press conference for the start of filming of "Dragon Soars Across the Seas" was originally planned, but unexpectedly, these reporters rushed in.

Chen Xun stood up, reached out and took Jennifer's hand, pulling her up from the chair: "I'm waiting for them. Let's make everything clear today, so that no Tom, Dick, or Harry will cause trouble again."

Jennifer's hand was enveloped in his warm palm, and her previously flustered heartbeat inexplicably calmed down.

The flashbulbs at the press conference almost lifted the ceiling.

The lineup sitting on the stage is unprecedented in film history.

Chen Xun, Jennifer Lawrence, Jackie Chan, Stephen Chow, Andy Lau, Jet Li, Vin Diesel, Chris Hemsworth—

Except for those who couldn't come, everyone who could come did!

Any one of them could be a top-tier celebrity who can stand on their own.

They all sat together at that moment.

Even in Hollywood, such an amazing cast is rare.

The reporters kept snapping photos non-stop.

As soon as Chen Xun stepped onto the stage, he saw a bunch of new reporters behind him, desperately pushing forward.

A new reporter grabbed the microphone and immediately asked a provocative question: "Mr. Chen Xun, there's been a lot of discussion online lately about Jennifer Lawrence getting the lead role in 'Dragon Fight,' and there are even rumors that you replaced Scarlett Janssen, the original lead actress, for her. What's your response to this?"

The entire room fell silent instantly, and all the cameras focused on Chen Xun and Jennifer.

Jennifer's body trembled.

The next second, she felt Chen Xun's hand gently grasp hers from under the table, the warm touch giving her a strong sense of security.

Chen Xun looked up at the reporter, his eyes cold, and spoke into the microphone, his voice carrying throughout the venue through the speakers: "First, I'll correct two of your mistakes!"

"There was no question of replacing Scarlett. Jennifer Lawrence was the only actress chosen for the role of Dr. Elena from the very beginning, so there was no improper relationship involved. I chose her simply because she is the actress who is best suited to play the role."

The entire audience erupted in uproar.

The sound of reporters' camera shutters instantly filled the air.

Chen Xun's voice rang out again: "Not only Jennifer's role, but every role in 'Dragon Soars Across the Seas' is tailor-made for the actors who participate."

"My team and I communicated repeatedly with each actor, just to polish the roles that belonged to them, instead of letting them make a brief appearance, sell nostalgia, or leave as a cameo."

"Some people say Jennifer is past her prime, that she's box office poison. I'll say it here: in my eyes, she will always be that genius actress who won an Oscar at the age of 22."

The moment the words were spoken, thunderous applause erupted throughout the hall.

Jennifer turned her head to look at the man beside her, her eyes warm. This time it wasn't sadness, but an overwhelming sense of gratitude and reassurance.

Immediately after the press conference ended, Chen Xun posted his remarks on Weibo and Twitter: "The script is the bone, the actor is the soul, and every role is only for the unique you."

The participating actors immediately shared the post:

Vin Diesel was the first to retweet: "@Chen Xun wrote this character for me, which perfectly blends Dominic's soul with a brand new story. He understands the brilliance an actor should have better than anyone else. @Jennifer Lawrence is family. She deserves all the praise. Those who spread rumors, watch out, my Dodge sports car will be parked in front of your house in the middle of the night."

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Chris Hemsworth followed suit, posting a selfie of himself holding a Chinese dictionary and a script: "You might not believe it, but Chen Xun specially wrote a comedic role for me, an Australian roughneck, to help me fit into an Eastern story. Also, Jennifer is the best actress I've ever seen. If you disagree, come and arm wrestle with me. The loser shuts up."

Christine and Dakota then followed suit by posting messages of support.

Then came the fate of the top teams in the Chinese film industry.

Jackie Chan directly posted a tutorial video.

In the video, he is teaching Jennifer to practice horse stance.

"Having acted my whole life, I've rarely seen such a meticulously crafted script. Chen Xun talked with me for a long time and specially designed action scenes for me that both retained the style of the Jackie Chan Stunt Team and offered a completely new breakthrough. I didn't need a stunt double, and the fight scenes were exhilarating! Jennifer works harder than many young actors; she deserves this lead role!"

Andy Lau posted a screenshot of the script's annotations, which were densely filled with communication records: "I was surprised when I received the script. Chen Xun didn't give me a symbolic role, but instead wrote a complete character for me that had both laughter and tears, and combined dramatic and action scenes. It went through more than a dozen revisions, and we all worked hard!"

The most explosive one has to be Stephen Chow.

Stephen Chow rarely posts on Weibo, but this time he actually wrote a long post: "Many people have asked me why I was willing to come out and act in this movie after being away from acting for so long. The answer is simple: Chen Xun understands my comedy. Even I didn't expect that I could play such a role. Chen Xun's reverence for film is the same as mine."

Half of Hollywood and half of the Chinese film industry have collectively taken sides.

What kind of divine display is this?

The entire internet went crazy!

Seven out of the top ten trending topics on Twitter are related to "Dragon Fight".

#Chen Xun tailors-makes the script#

#AllStarsSupportJennifer#

#Stephen Chow supports Chen Xun#

Related topics dominated the charts.

"Even Stephen Chow himself has stepped in; those haters must have been thoroughly slapped in the face, right?"

"Every role is tailor-made for them! No wonder they were able to get so many amazing actors! This movie is bound to be a hit!"

"Thor is so adorable! He even wrote a scene specifically about making dumplings!"