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"No problem, then we'll see you tomorrow morning." Xiao Lizi waved his hand and said goodbye.

"Leon, we may not be able to do it in the morning. We have to attend a road show in the cinema tomorrow morning." The assistant said apologetically after listening to Xiao Lizi's words and looking at tomorrow's itinerary.

"Then it will be in the afternoon." Xiao Lizi's cool posture remained unchanged and he added without looking back.

Liu Yifei looked at Xiao Lizi's back and burst into laughter.

Xiao Lizi is as good as Zhang Yang in decorating pens.

The next morning, at a theater in Los Angeles, the road show of "The Meg" was in progress.

Speaking of the audience in this place, it was also miserable. They were vaguely the number one ticket store in the United States, but because Zhang Yang might come over, it was the last place to start the road show.

Statham has traveled to many places before and specially left this place empty.

Today, after Zhang Yang, Liu Yifei, Statham, and Wilson arrived, a routine process was followed and the movie screening began.

Several people sat at the front of the cinema, listening to the occasional exclamations from the audience behind them, and they all felt that the movie was complete.

After the movie ended two hours later, a group of them walked onto the stage to interact with the audience, and the media came over to ask questions.

After asking a few regular questions, the New York Times reporter suddenly started asking Zhang Yang again: "Director Zhang Yang, do you have any new movie plans?"

The smile on Zhang Yang's face did not change. He knew what was going on. When he arrived in the United States yesterday, the CEOs of Warner and Paramount went to the hotel where he was staying. DiCaprio and Bird also went.

None of this escaped the eyes of the American media, who reported on it this morning.

And the guesses were pretty accurate. For biographical movies, it was most likely "Oppenheimer" and the leading actor was DiCaprio. These were all guessed correctly.

So today on Twitter, Oppenheimer suddenly became a trending topic, because most young people have no idea who he is. Why did Zhang Yang suddenly want to photograph him?
After checking the results, they were shocked. He was actually the father of the mushroom bomb in the United States. Oh my god! How could we forget such a character?
"It's normal for a director to have a new film shooting plan." Zhang Yang said lightly.

"Are you collaborating with Leonardo DiCaprio? Are you filming Oppenheimer?" a reporter from USA Today asked impatiently.

"Yes." Zhang Yang admitted directly without denying it. His admission made the media reporters at the scene excited. They took pictures and asked questions. This was big news!
"Why did you want to photograph Oppenheimer? Is it because he is also a genius?" a reporter from Entertainment Online asked.

The first biographical film Zhang Yang made was about John Nash. He is a genius.

And Oppenheimer is naturally a genius, and coincidentally, so is Zhang Yang himself.
So I have to remind people that movies about Zhang Yang's biography will not be made by people who are not geniuses.

"I think he's more interesting."

"What's interesting? Is it emotional?" a reporter from Entertainment Online asked persistently.

Oppenheimer is different from John Nash. From an emotional point of view, he is a big scumbag. He eats from the bowl, looks at the pot, and even seduces his friends' wives, the kind that his friends will never know until they die.

As soon as his question came out, everyone looked at Zhang Yang expectantly.

"Mr. Oppenheimer said in a television interview in 1965:
Some people laughed, some cried, and more people were silent,

His demeanor at that time was like that of an eminent monk, so it was particularly interesting. "After Zhang Yang finished speaking, he took the lead and left the cinema.

That afternoon, Beverly Hills, Hilton Hotel,

A lot of entertainment media gathered outside the hotel, and Zhang Yang's admission in the morning directly became a hot search topic in the United States.

he! Zhang Yang! It’s so interesting that two people who won the Oscar for Best Picture are going to make a literary film in the United States, and he is also the father of the mushroom bomb.

Reporters from various media outlets were talking quietly.

"We have been paying attention to Zhang Yang's filmmaking, but it seems that we haven't decided which company to cooperate with." Reporter A felt that he had discovered a blind spot.

"Does it matter who you cooperate with?" Reporter B said nonchalantly.

"If it weren't for the special person who took the photo, I don't think he would cooperate with an American film company." Reporter C made his own analysis.

"Do you think that man will express his opinion on this?" Reporter B gossiped.

"Not necessarily. He is Zhang Yang. Is there anyone in the film industry who can compare with him?" Reporter A shook his head and said uncertainly.

But that man is also insane and no one can understand him, even though he claims to understand everything.

"Look, that's Scarlett and Robert Downey Jr.," reporter C reminded in a low voice, and after he finished speaking, he started taking photos.

Reporter A and Reporter B also quickly started taking pictures.

Soon, they felt that today's news was not as big as usual.

After Scarlett and Robert Downey Jr., Phoenix came with Matt Damon, Larson came with Mads Mikkelsen, and DiCaprio came with Depp.

Oh my god, all the movie kings and queens at home and abroad are coming soon!
Zhang Yang's movie has already confirmed that DiCaprio will be the leading actor, and has also recruited so many popular stars. If these reporters were Chinese, they would say, "This is so scary!"
Zhang Yang was reminded by his assistant that Scarlett had arrived, so he went to the lobby with Liu Yifei.

After everyone met, they exchanged pleasantries.

"Zhang Yang, I think Downey is really suitable for Lewis Strauss, so I brought him here." After the greetings, Scarlett explained to Zhang Yang.

"He is so handsome, are you sure he is suitable to play a dishonorable guest?" Zhang Yang said calmly.

Unexpectedly, he said that they could bring someone over, but Scarlett directly brought Downey.

In fact, it was Downey who took the initiative to contact Scarlett. They just finished filming "Avengers 3" in July this year. Although his most famous role is Iron Man, he doesn't like this role very much. He also has a literary heart.

It is no secret among Hollywood stars that Lewis Strauss, the second lead in "Oppenheimer" is currently vacant.

"Director, none of this is a problem. The appearance is too easy to change, and I am old and not handsome at all." Downey said naturally.

He is 52 years old this year and it is impossible for him to play Iron Man for the rest of his life. It is time for him to transform. Isn't this a good opportunity?
Zhang Yang nodded. At this moment, Matt Damon came with Phoenix.

When Zhang Yang saw this scene, he raised his eyebrows and said to Phoenix: "Joaquin, just come over and talk to me. Do you still need to go with Matt?"

"Director, Matt thought I was suitable, so he contacted me," Phoenix explained.

"I have to say, Matt's vision is really not very good. You are too young. If you were ten years older, I wouldn't have to worry." Zhang Yang gave Phoenix an apologetic look.

"That doesn't matter. Director, are there any famous characters in the movie that are suitable for me? I can make a cameo for you for free." Phoenix didn't force anything.

Zhang Yang looked at Phoenix and turned the characters in "Oppenheimer" around in his mind. He snapped his fingers and pointed at Phoenix: "Yes, you will play Ernest Lawrence, a physicist." Nobel Prize winner."

"No problem. By the way, many actors are interested in making cameos in this movie. Director, if you have any requests, please tell me and I will contact you." Phoenix volunteered again.

"OK, thank you." Zhang Yang thanked Phoenix when he saw how helpful he was.

Downey heaved a sigh of relief. Phoenix was an Oscar winner. If he was suitable, he probably wouldn't be able to compete.

But before he could relax for long, he saw Larsson arriving with Mads Mikkelsen.

"Director, it has always been a big regret for me that we couldn't collaborate on "Joker" last time. I didn't expect that we would have the opportunity to collaborate again this time." Mikkelsen was polite to Zhang Yang as soon as he came in.

Zhang Yang shook hands with him and then looked at him. As a Cannes best actor, Mikkelsen seemed to have no problem playing a villain with a noble appearance but low self-esteem on the inside.

"Bring me a pair of glasses." Zhang Yang turned to his assistant and told him.

"No need, I have them here." Mikkelsen said and took out a pair of rimmed glasses from his pocket. Judging from the color, they looked like those worn by the elderly.

Good guy, Mikkelsen is really smart and well prepared.

The people who came here today must have studied Lewis Strauss before coming here, but it is not easy to be as detailed as Mikkelsen.

Donnie watched from the side, feeling chilled in his heart. He was just a supporting character, how could he be so curly? What advantages do you have?

Mikkelsen put on his glasses and looked at Zhang Yang.

Zhang Yang looked at it twice, but felt that something was wrong. Mikkelsen's appearance was so different from that of Lewis Strauss that nothing could be done to make up for it.

At this moment, DiCaprio also brought someone with him, Depp, who had just experienced a domestic violence incident.

Depp didn’t know whether it was intentional or unintentional today, he just came here wearing glasses.

Zhang Yang's eyes lit up when he saw him for the first time. Judging from today's condition, Depp seems to be the most suitable, more suitable than Downey.

"Crystal's reminder to me was right. She said that American actors' suggestions for the role of Lewis Strauss would be refreshing for me. It was indeed the case." After Zhang Yang arrived, he first praised Liu Yifei. stand up.

"I'm just giving you some advice. The actors you found have good taste." Liu Yifei also praised Zhang Yang.

A group of movie kings and movie queens were a little speechless as they watched the couple compliment each other.

Zhang Yang chuckled, chatted with them for a few words, and then said: "Actually, appearance is also an important factor in biographical movies, and sometimes it is even a decisive factor."

"Director, just tell me who is suitable!" Phoenix, who had already been eliminated early, said simply.

"Him." Zhang Yang pointed at Depp and gave the answer.

As Zhang Yang gave the answer, both Mikkelsen and Downey looked disappointed.

"Mikkelsen, actually I think the role of Vannevar Bush is quite suitable for you. Are you interested in making a cameo?" Zhang Yang looked at Mikkelsen and made a suggestion.

Zhang Yang said and stretched out his hand to his assistant, who handed him a folder. After opening it, he handed Vannevar's photo to Mikkelsen.

After Mikkelsen took it, Zhang Yang asked: "How about it? He looks like you, right? He was also the proposer and executor of the Manhattan Project."

Mikkelsen took the photo and took a look at it, a little dumbfounded. It really looked a bit like it.

"It seems that he and I are really destined."

"It should be said that you are destined to this movie." Liu Yifei emphasized at the side.

"Even Crystal thinks so, then I really should play this role." Mikkelsen agreed.

In this way, the main cast of "Oppenheimer" was decided.

DiCaprio + Scarlett + Larson + Depp + Matt, the main actors are all big names.

After the negotiation, everyone began to sign the contract of intent. Zhang Yang was very fair with the salary of the four leading actors, treating them equally, all of them were US$500 million. No one will have any objections.

The filming of this movie should start around December this year. After finishing the business, Zhang Yang chatted with them for a few words, invited them to dinner and then went their separate ways.

(End of this chapter)