I'm not mentally ill, I'm a master of a thousand faces!

Chapter 531, A Feast for All

Russell Wilson.

He came to China in person, which is not uncommon for him. He would come whenever a new film was released, but this time was different because there was no new film that needed promotion or negotiation.

There was no transfer of benefits to be negotiated.

He came in his physical body.

This guy, who single-handedly produced a series of films from Iron Man to the Avengers, is a box office monster. Warner Bros. also wanted to learn from him and create a cinematic universe, but the result was not as good as independent works.

Russell Wilson had that skill.

He is also a legendary producer and director.

It has taken commercial aspects to the extreme.

Perhaps at the Oscars, when people talk about Marvel, they'll say with disdain that it's just children's play.

However, when it comes to its business achievements and commercial success...

No one can deny this enormous film industry empire.

It just makes one curious: what is the purpose of this legendary commercial film coming here now?

Huaying Film Studio is also very curious.

However, they also received this distinguished guest.

However, the person handing over the reins has changed from Wang Chen to Xie Qingya. Now, not only has Wang Chen's reputation been ruined, but his "Westworld," which was released ahead of schedule at great expense and wasted resources, is not as good as "The Three-Body Problem," which Xie Qingya favored.

The allocation and transfer of resources occurred between the two of them.

Xie Qingya would not show favoritism; she would accept both imported and invested projects, as both were indispensable responsibilities for Huaying.

Meanwhile, Russell Wilson was in the VIP room of Huaying Film Studio.

"When will I be able to see Brother Li Yun?"

So you two are quite familiar with each other?

Xie Qingya, who had already returned from Li Yun's place, listened to Luo Su, who addressed Li Yun with great affection.

This level of intimacy is so cheesy.

"Mr. Russell, Li Yun has agreed to come, this afternoon."

"Thank you, beautiful lady. I'll definitely treat you to a nice drink sometime." The seemingly unremarkable middle-aged white man in front of me is one of the guys who created the legendary Marvel.

The Avengers.

It ushered in the era of superheroes.

And then there's the cinematic universe era.

He can be considered a legendary figure in commercial films.

That's the kind of legendary figure he is.

He seemed very approachable.

real or fake?

Or is it simply a matter of knowing someone's face but not their heart?

It is still unknown.

But at least he seems very polite right now.

At this time, Li Yun did indeed come as invited, to meet one of the legends of America, one of the legends of Hollywood.

Ultimately, he came all this way specifically to see me.

For someone with strong capabilities in the industry.

I should too.

Give them a certain degree of respect.

Respect for those who have the ability.

"My brother back in China looks even younger than I imagined." Russell Wilson looked at Li Yun, initially slightly surprised.

The main reason was that Li Yun looked even younger than I had imagined.

At such an age.

Such results are truly astonishing.

too young.

"As expected, heroes emerge from among the young. As a senior, I admire you greatly."

"Mr. Russell, first of all, we are not brothers. Secondly, I am not a person who likes to beat around the bush. If you have anything to say, please feel free to speak to me."

Li Yun didn't want to be drawn into the other party's rhetoric.

There's no need to be so affectionate.

"Don't you want to hear my admiration as a fan who has come all this way?" At this moment, Russell Wilson smiled slightly: "Your 'The Three-Body Problem' is quite popular where we are. Many people are impressed by your amazing talent after reading your work."

Xie Qingya, who was listening nearby, didn't find anything strange about what she heard.

Because that is indeed the most powerful aspect of The Three-Body Problem.

He's not just popular in the country.

He's even traveled abroad.

There's nothing more amazing than this going viral.

They've even broken into national circles.

This is the power of excellent science fiction.

Unlike folklore, which is more restrictive and delimiting, humanity's vision for the future is universal, and their aspirations for the future world share commonalities.

When the quality reaches the same level of popularity.

The advantages of science fiction are fully demonstrated.

This is why the government supports science fiction; it's because this genre has immense potential.

At this moment, Li Yun also smiled slightly.

He just watched quietly as Russell Wilson spouted his nonsense.

"You must be longing for it, right? The wonder of the science fiction world, especially when it's presented on screen, that unparalleled emotion, I believe you can understand. And when they present it to the whole world, when they see these things and are willing to pay the price for the world you share, you should understand that wonderful feeling."

"And now, the only person in the world besides Cameron who has brought out this beauty to its fullest potential is me."

Russell was praising himself with a look of pure delight.

He wasn't wrong about what he said.

Indeed, he is the one who has taken commercial science fiction to its extreme.

Finally, Russell Wilson got straight to the point and stated the purpose of his visit.

"Come with me to film Marvel movies. I'll entrust you with the entire production of Phase 3."

"You will be the lead creator of all Marvel movies from the time of Ultron's Demise onwards."

At that moment, Russell Wilson suddenly smashed something huge down on him.

Something that no one could have imagined.

Even Xie Qingya was extremely shocked.

This is no ordinary undertaking.

This is a market worth billions.

Russell Wilson surprisingly gave this thing to Li Yun so easily.

Who could refuse this promise? Who could refuse this promise from the Marvel empire?

If you put it in the same circle and replace it with anyone else...

It's unlikely they'd refuse.

This stakes are just too high.

"You have a lot of confidence in me?" Li Yun raised an eyebrow at this moment.

"Of course. I've watched every single one of your movies since Bodyguards and Assassins. I admire your talent as an actor, screenwriter, and director."

"That's why you're the best candidate to be my deputy."

"Actually, Mr. Russell..."

Li Yun tapped the table while looking at Russell.

Russell Wilson was very confident.

There was absolutely no reason for the Chinese director to refuse.

There is no reason.

Marvel's business empire.

It gives you the opportunity to take the helm.

Would you refuse?

It's very difficult.

But Li Yun.

I refused.

"Mr. Russell, I also admire your talent. Why don't you direct the Three-Body Problem for me? The sequels to the Three-Body Problem series need someone to steer them, and you would be very suitable."

Li Yun smiled slightly.

Russell Wilson's smile vanished.

"Does this Chinese man really not understand the significance of entrusting Marvel's third phase to him?" The woman next to Russell was his deputy who had come to China with him and was the one who had brought him Bodyguards and Assassins.

Now he has come to China with him.

I originally thought it would be a great opportunity for Marvel to recruit a top talent.

result.

I was turned away.

She is no longer angry.

It's not the anger of being rejected.

It's an incredible, wonderful feeling.

Because anyone in the industry should know how vast and powerful the Marvel empire is, yet he has refused this gift from the empire.

It's amazing.

"It's a pity, but it doesn't matter. Right now, the most important thing for me is to prepare for the battle against Ultron."

Russell Wilson said it casually.

The Battle of Ultron.

The end of Marvel's Phase Two.

In fact, the climax of the plot has already been planned for Thanos in Part 3.

This is also a pretty impressive climax in the plot.

But he doesn't care about the third stage.

Probably because...

He was more concerned about the gains and losses in the second phase.

After all, it's Phase 2.

That's why Cameron is such a formidable opponent.

This is about half of his life.

The most anticipated opponent.

Or perhaps...

The best proof of my journey through life is that I have come this far. If I could not be number one, wouldn't that be a pity?

Therefore, the second phase is what Russell considers the most important.

"Cameron, wasn't all that building my cinematic universe, slowly accumulating my popularity, just to defeat you?"

Even though I've reached my current position.

Russell still thinks...

Let's challenge for first place.

It's quite interesting.

Let's go, assistant.

Back to Hollywood, get ready for my challenge to Cameron's weapon, Ultron.

You're getting old.

They stayed in first place for so long.

It's about time to give up this position.

"You actually managed to resist such a temptation, to become the leader of Marvel's Phase Three, you actually managed to refuse something like that."

Xie Qingya looked at Li Yun.

I admire his refusal.

One's ambition is one thing, but if the opportunity were truly presented to them, how many people could refuse it?

That's what makes it all the more precious.

Can you resist temptation?

"Do you think what I said to him at the end wasn't serious?" Li Yun grinned at this point.

His final words to Russell Wilson.

Ask him to help me film The Three-Body Problem.

I'm serious.

It's about being incredibly serious.

I really felt that he was only fit to be my subordinate.

Only.

This little incident didn't have any impact.

Or.

Russell Wilson has the attitude of a Hollywood guy.

That's really interesting.

Marvel's Phase Three can be handed over to outsiders, which means that Phase Two is its main focus.

If we consider the time points...

It should be around the time Avatar is released.

What a gathering of talents!

Hollywood also has ambitious individuals who want to challenge Cameron, who is considered the world's best.

Who wouldn't want to be number one in the world?

"Looks like there's another obstacle in the way."

At this moment.

After learning that there was another obstacle blocking his way, Li Yun felt a sense of relief, like someone who's already got too many lice.

However, Li Yun did not harbor any unrealistic fantasies about this.

He felt that he was the only one who could challenge Cameron.

Western world.

In their own territory.

There was also a covetous eye, and that covetous eye was none other than the world-renowned Russell Wilson.

That guy who created the Marvel myth.

He made a cinematic universe that Warner Bros. couldn't create no matter what they tried.

It's quite tempting.

That's why he's called a legend. He could handle what Warner Bros. couldn't, and he did it exceptionally well.

Regardless of past or present lives, the outcome remains unchanged.

With an additional obstacle blocking the way, what changes will occur?

will not

The set of "The Wandering Earth" was filled with people—actors, crew members, special effects team—from all walks of life.

The top-tier production team of August First Film Studio.

The special effects team at Industrial Light & Magic.

Actors in the industry.

Wang Chuanjun and Peng Yuyan were the first to arrive.

Andy Lau, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Sing Siu-lung, Stephen Chow, and even his golden partner Ng Man-tat were invited over.

This is a moment worth recording, even for those in the film and television industry.

This golden duo is back. After their split starting with "Kung Fu Hustle," they are working together again for this film.

"I never imagined that we could stand together on screen, as actors and partners, on this stage. It's amazing, isn't it?"

At this moment, Stephen Chow smiled slightly as he looked at his partner, Ng Man-tat.

Neither of them has a good temper, and their relationship in private is not as good as it is on screen.

But this time, he was drawn here because of the same talent.

"You're getting old, your beard's all limp," Ng Man-tat said, smiling at Stephen Chow. "You're almost as old as me. Let's not dwell on our past grievances so deeply."

"yes."

Zhou Xingxing looked at Li Yun with a sense of pride.

At that time, he was considered a "senior".

The seedlings that Li Yun was given the opportunity to cultivate have now grown into towering trees.

That joy

At this moment, Wu Mengda said.

"Actually, you look quite beautiful when you smile from the heart."

"No, I'm handsome."

Actually, quite a few people haven't arrived yet, and there are even quite a few actors here who are just here to report in.

For example, Li Xuejian and his fellow veteran actors from CCTV have also reached this position.

of course.

He will not participate in the filming of this episode.

Li Yun planned to film "The Wandering Earth 1" and "The Wandering Earth 2" back-to-back.

Furthermore, it was shown consecutively.

The end of the year and the beginning of the year.

To those in the industry, it's nothing more than a clumsy imitation of the path taken by Avatar. After all, Avatar was also made in two films at the same time, and even now, the third Avatar film has already been greenlit.

These large, ambitious projects are all like this, filmed in two or three parts consecutively.

However, Li Yun didn't care about these rumors.

After all, for Li Yun...

Only when the two are combined do they form a complete work of flesh and blood.

"I never thought I could stir up such a stir. The top guys in the old circles of Beijing, Hong Kong, and CCTV have all been swayed and have all joined this feast."

At this moment, Li Yun looked at the personality next to him.

Are you ready?

Give it to them, give it to the community, give it to the world.

It brought us a sense of awe.

At this moment, Li Yun could no longer hear the voices of the other actors.

It seems so at this moment.

We have entered a world of ice and snow.

(End of this chapter)