China Entertainment’s rescue plan is hard to come by

Chapter 971 is not simple

"Ms. Liu, thank you for your performance. This was one of my favorite performances, it felt like Lucy was standing in front of me, and I wondered what time it was."

Luc Besson spoke rapidly, as if he wanted to confirm the schedule with Liu Yifei on the spot, but his partner quietly tugged at his sleeve.

As a director and a romantic Frenchman, Luc Besson is very emotional, but his partner and producer was clearly not so easily swayed and stopped him in time.

"Oh, yes, that's very good. But please give me and my partners a few days to consider it carefully. We will definitely let you know as soon as we have a result."

"Okay, Director Luc."

Liu Yifei noticed it, but obviously didn't mind. She knew this was the norm in the film and television industry, especially in Hollywood, where the producer's approval was far more important than the director's, even for a big director like Luc Besson.

Therefore, the most reliable person is still your own husband!

Thinking of this, Ms. Liu smiled, politely stood up, shook hands with Luc Besson and the producer to say goodbye, and both of them were exceptionally courteous.

Without a doubt, her audition was perfect; the scene she portrayed was Lucy's helplessness and struggle when she first discovered the changes in her body.

There are not many lines; the film relies more on eye contact, subtle facial expressions, and body language to reveal the budding inner collapse and reconstruction.

You could tell from Luc Besson's slightly excited tone that he was very satisfied with Liu Yifei's performance. If the producer hadn't considered that Scarlett Johansson would be coming up later, he probably would have made the decision on the spot.

The audition room door closed behind Liu Yifei, just as she saw Scarlett preparing to enter.

The latter smiled confidently and asked, "Crystal, how is it?"

Perhaps it was Scarlett's confident smile that ignited Liu's competitive spirit. With a smirk, she abandoned her usual humility and winked playfully at Scarlett, "You'd better do your best, Scarlett!"

Scarlett visibly paused for a moment upon hearing this, then her smile widened even more. "OK, I will." She then stepped forward and gave Liu Yifei a polite hug. "As you wish!"

Then, with an aura of complete confidence, she walked into the audition room.

"Xin Xin, let's go."

Liu Yifei waved to her assistant, then smiled and walked gracefully past Scarlett's assistant and agent, who were looking on with surprise.

They had no idea that their partner had any close relationship with the Eastern actor in front of them; they seemed to be good friends!
Shouldn't they be competitors?!

Inside the car, assistant Zhang Xin's eyes lit up.

"Sis, you looked so cool just now! You had such style!"

Liu Yifei pursed her lips and smiled, "Alright, stop flattering me~"

"Hey sis, shall we go 'home' now? It seems like Brother Yi isn't done with his business yet~"

Zhang Xin asked while fastening her seatbelt, while the driver in the front seat waited for instructions.

Liu Yifei raised her wrist, glanced at the time, then tilted her head and thought for a moment. Suddenly, her eyes crinkled into a smile, and she had an idea.

"No rush, there's still plenty of time." Her tone was light and cheerful, with a hint of eagerness. "Anyway, he's talking to Warner, so it probably won't be over anytime soon. I've been preparing for today's audition since I came all this time in America, and I haven't had a chance to go out and explore properly. So, let's do it today. Xin Xin, I'll take you shopping!"

"Huh? Shopping?" Zhang Xin was taken aback for a moment, then her face lit up with a delighted smile. "Okay, okay! Let's go!" Meanwhile, at Warner Bros. headquarters, in the spacious internal screening center.

Sun Yi sat opposite Warner Bros.' Alan Horn, the two of whom had just watched a preliminary cut of "Man of Steel" together.

"Sun, I must say, you have given me a huge surprise."

Alan Horn, a Hollywood producer with many years of experience, wore an undisguised expression of admiration.

"This Superman movie retains the deep core of DC while injecting an unprecedented sense of power and hope. The action design, especially the battle between Superman and Fiora, is simply groundbreaking. I have never seen a film with such a sharp visual style and such a solid emotional core. Henry Cavill's performance is also very well brought out."

Sun Yi chuckled softly: "Alan, you flatter me. I simply chose to tell Superman's story from a different perspective, trying my best to balance the epic feel with the human warmth in the film. Superman shouldn't just be a symbol; he needs to make the audience feel his inner struggles and choices."

“Balance, very well said!” Alan Horn exclaimed. “But that’s precisely what many directors struggle to achieve. They either go too dark or too frivolous. Your control of pacing and narrative gives me a glimpse into the endless possibilities of this reboot. We are very confident in the film’s box office and critical reception.”

The two then had a long and in-depth discussion about the film's music, special effects details, and promotional strategies, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

Alan Horn was clearly extremely satisfied with the finished film, which is crucial to the successful launch of the Warner Bros. DC Universe. Sun Yi's performance far exceeded expectations.

He instructed his staff to put the finished film into storage and to begin production of the North American and overseas versions as soon as possible. As for the Asian version, it will be jointly released with Starry Sky Entertainment, as agreed in the previous cooperation agreement.

Sun Yi was very satisfied with the film. The movie "Superman" took almost a year from preparation to completion, which took up a lot of his energy.

Now that the version has been finalized and the release date is ready, it can be considered that one of his worries has been put to rest.

"Well then, that's all for today. I'll take my leave now?"

"Sun, it's still early. How about we grab a drink together? I know a really good cigar bar nearby."

When the meeting ended and Sun Yi got up to leave, Alan Horn warmly grabbed him.

Sun Yi glanced at his watch, a slightly apologetic smile on his face: "Thank you very much for the invitation, Alan. However, I'm afraid I can't today. I promised my wife that I would pick her up after her audition."

“Crystal? Oh, it’s Miss Liu.” Alan Horn suddenly realized, then nodded knowingly, and teased, “It’s good to be young. Which director’s project is this?”

Luc Besson.

“It’s him.” Alan Horn stroked his chin thoughtfully. “I’ve heard about it. It seems to be a concept sci-fi film. Director Luc is being very secretive this time, but it has certainly attracted a lot of attention in Hollywood. I heard that quite a few actresses are eyeing this project, especially Scarlett Johansson.”

At this point, he glanced at Sun Yi, then smiled and explained:
"Thanks to her role as Black Widow in Marvel, she's incredibly popular right now, with film offers and influence at their peak. Moreover, this girl is very shrewd, and many people have high hopes for her. Following in the footsteps of Tom Cruise and Leon Marion, she started her own film investment company. No longer content with just being an actress, she also wants to participate in investment and production. She's quite ambitious."

He does not mean that.

"Oh, it's only natural for people to strive for better things."

Sun Yi's smile remained unchanged, but his eyes flickered slightly. Without a word, he shook hands with Alan Horn again in farewell, then turned and left the Warner Building.

Back in the car, Sun Yi didn't contact Liu Yifei immediately. Instead, he leaned back in his seat, pondering the information Alan Horn had inadvertently revealed earlier.

Scarlett Johansson, a top-tier celebrity, has connections and a production company that's interested in investing...

Luc Besson
This matter seems to be more complicated than it appears.
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