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Chapter 438 [3] Arriving in Hollywood: I come, I see, I conquer!

"Director Zhang!"

Chen Yu looked at Zhang Yimou and his group who walked in, and quickly stood up. The assistant Qiu Junjun next to him also followed behind him.

"Come so early?"

Zhang Yimou stepped forward with a cheerful face and patted Chen Yu on the shoulder. Behind him were Zhang Weiping and Zhang Ziyi.

Zhang Ziyi wore a pair of sunglasses and waved to Chen Yu.

At present, Chen Yu's popularity at home and abroad has completely surpassed her. Zhang Ziyi has to admit this; but she was not slow to become famous in those years, which only took 3-4 years. However, compared with Chen Yu in terms of awards, it is indeed It's incomparable.

"I heard that your schedule is scheduled until the end of this year?"

Zhang Ziyi sat down next to Chen Yu and took off her sunglasses, revealing a pretty, rosy face.

"It's really different now that we're in love. My complexion has become much better, and my face is radiant!"

Chen Yu was teasing.

Currently, Zhang Ziyi and the second young master of the Huo family in Xiangjiang are having a heated conversation. They are on hot searches from time to time, and it is hard for Chen Yu not to know. The two are now in the period of passionate love. They first met at a wedding held by the Monaco royal family in Monte Carlo. At the charity gala of "Dancing Roses in China".

Chen Yu always avoided this kind of dinner party if he could, but Zhang Ziyi was obviously very enthusiastic about it. It can be said that many people like to join in the fun, because it is the best way to get to know wealthy businessmen and capital.

Zhang Ziyi is certainly no exception.

Her current identity is just a movie star, unlike Chen Yu, who also takes on the role of an entrepreneur.

"You're not bad either!"

"When are you going to make it public with sister Yifei?"

Zhang Ziyi didn't take Chen Yu's teasing to heart. After all, it was a well-known fact, and the media was abuzz with it.

There is no official announcement these days. When it comes to love, it is always open to the public, unlike later generations who had to hide it.

"almost!"

"No matter what, we have to wait until she reaches adulthood!"

Chen Yu admitted generously.

"That's really fast, congratulations!"

"Developed to be outstanding!"

This is actually what Zhang Ziyi admires. After knowing Chen Yu for so many years, he seems to have no scandals with other women except Liu Yifei.

"By the way, I'm asking you, is your schedule really until the end of the year?"

Zhang Ziyi asked with great concern. This was obviously what Lao Mouzi told her.

"That's about it. What's up? You have a movie you want me to collaborate with?"

Recently, Zhang Ziyi is filming "Raccoon Palace", a big-budget commercial film from her childhood. This IP is very popular in Japan; she plays a princess from the Tang Dynasty who goes to Japan, that is, the female lead, "Raccoon Princess", which is very large.

Next up is "Memoirs of a Geisha", which also plays a large-scale singer.

The resources of Williams' old American base are really difficult. It is currently completely defeated by CAA, so it can only delve into the Asian market. The largest film market in Asia is Japan, so Zhang Ziyi has no choice but to do so.

"Should I seek cooperation with you? I even want to join you, Boss Chen!"

Zhang Ziyi smiled angrily, and Chen Yu shrugged: "I can't afford your salary for a small-budget movie that my company has invested in!"

"Still pretending to be with me?"

Zhang Ziyi hummed and said: "Hua Yigang's "A World Without Thieves" was not invested by your company?"

“Media Asia and Emperor have no projects?”

"Japan seems to have invested in one, right?"

Not to mention that there are no secrets in this circle, Zhang Ziyi actually knew everything about what happened just a few days ago. She is worthy of being the "second young lady" of the Huo family in Xiangjiang. Xiangjiang's information can hardly be hidden from her.

"The first movie CAA gave you, has it been confirmed?"

Zhang Ziyi came close to Chen Yu. This was what she was most concerned about at the moment.

Of course it was impossible for Chen Yu to say this, after all, he hadn't even written a word yet: "No, I'm still looking for it!"

"Are you sure you haven't received the new Wachowski Brothers film?"

This is no secret. The Wachowski brothers revealed some details about the filming of their new film "V", including the fact that Chen Yu was considered as the candidate for the male lead.

"Yeah, do you think Hollywood is so easy to mess with? Sister, don't you know better than me?"

Chen Yu deliberately said pitifully, and Zhang Ziyi sighed: "Yes, the few movies I chose when I first entered Hollywood are very important. I failed in the first one, but there is still a possibility of saving the second one. If I fail in succession, After a few episodes, even the gods can’t save you!”

Zhang Ziyi's only hope now is Spielberg's new film "Memoirs of a Geisha". She has placed all her hopes on it.

Chen Yu actually had the same idea as her at the beginning, wanting to make a movie with a male protagonist, but the risk was actually very high. Unlike Cheng Long, his first Hollywood movie "Rush Hour" was successful. Jet Li and Bruce Lee Same thing.

Therefore, big IP is the most cost-effective solution.

If "Mission: Impossible 3" can really be won, plus "Fast and Furious 3", this start will not be said to be more explosive than Cheng Long, but it will definitely look familiar.

Only if there is a movie with a male protagonist next year will we truly have the capital to establish a foothold in Hollywood.

It is obviously too early to talk about establishing a foothold now.

The two people were talking there, and soon Zhang Yimou came to Chen Yu's side.

"Do you know about Amei?"

Zhang Yimou said suddenly, and Chen Yu's expression changed: "Well, I've heard a lot about it!"

"Her health has deteriorated recently and she is considering hysterectomy or conservative treatment!"

Zhang Yimou had just finished a phone call with her agent, and originally wanted to ask her if she would go to the United States to attend the Golden Globes.

In fact, Chen Yu had heard about it in the past few days. He had a concert in the imperial capital a few years ago and was too tired. He actually went over to help her sing for two concerts.

In any case, it is really thanks to her that Chen Yu was able to get the roles in "House of Flying Daggers" and "Kung Fu".

Chen Yu always kept this kindness of knowing and supporting him in mind. From time to time, the two of them would talk on the phone and send text messages to express their condolences.

This time when he came back from the United States, Chen Yu was going to visit Xiangjiang.

Zhang Yimou obviously had this intention as well.

Birth, old age, illness and death are facts that even Chen Yu, a reborn person, cannot save.

The two chatted for a while and then heard the reminder to board the plane.

"Hollywood……"

Chen Yu was sitting on the plane from the imperial capital to the United States, but he was filled with emotion; in his previous life, he probably never thought that he would have the opportunity to make a movie in Hollywood in his next life.

Being the number one male in the country was already his most extravagant wish in his previous life.

But now, only 3 years after his rebirth, he has already done it.

All I can say is that nothing is permanent and anything is possible.

If you have strength, you can enjoy it anywhere.

"I come, I see, I conquer!"

Chen Yu didn't know why, but suddenly remembered a famous saying of Caesar in his mind.

Veni! Vedi! Vici! I come! I see! I conquer!
This is what Julius Caesar said when he first stepped into the land of Pharnakes.

Chen Yu looked down at the huge American territory below him and smiled slightly: "Hollywood, I've been here, I've seen it, and I've conquered it!"

This is Chen Yu's biggest goal after his rebirth.

Conquer Hollywood!
Oscar winner may not be his ultimate pursuit in this life.

Being able to conquer the world like Bruce Lee is the greatest achievement.

Cheng Long is undoubtedly still a little behind.

"Hollywood, here I come!"

Chen Yu clenched his fists, his eyes full of ambition.

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On January 2005, 1, at 14 pm Los Angeles time, Chen Yu and his party finally arrived at their destination.

Los Angeles, USA.

After flying for nearly 14 hours, I arrived in the United States and found that the time was actually only 2 o'clock. You must know that it was already 3 o'clock when the Imperial Capital took off. I have to say that the time difference is indeed a bit long, a full 15 hours slower than the Imperial Capital.

"Hi chan!"

The person CAA was responsible for picking up was Larson, the gold medal agent, the white man who had previously worked hard for Chen Yu to win roles in front of the Wachowski brothers.

Of course, Zhang Ziyi also had someone to pick her up at the airport, while Lao Mouzi and Zhang Weiping were friends in the United States and left first.

Of course, everyone who comes to attend the Golden Globe Awards cannot just attend the awards ceremony dinner, including Chen Yu. This time, CAA has also arranged several days of travel, as well as business plans, and several endorsements require his signature.

He was shortlisted for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor, and his net worth is obviously a big improvement.

"Chan, is this your first time in Los Angeles?"

Larson's driver helped Chen Yu carry his luggage onto the Daben that picked him up from the airport. He sat in the front passenger seat and turned to look at Chen Yu behind him, who was curiously looking at the scenery outside the window.

"In fact, this is my first time coming to the United States!"

Chen Yu smiled while watching.

Even in his previous life, Chen Yu had never been to the United States.

"Understood. How do you feel about our city?"

Larson pointed to the high-rise buildings that can be seen everywhere on both sides, and his words were full of pride.

Rich people and elites have a strong sense of belonging to the United States.

And Chen Yu had to admit that the current economy of the United States is definitely the well-deserved hegemon of the world. It is completely incomparable to that of China in 05.

Ten years later, with the skyrocketing domestic real estate prices, cities across China have undergone earth-shaking changes.

Although housing prices are rising higher and higher, the life pressure of young people is increasing; but in fact, many first-tier cities have indeed become very internationalized, and are not inferior to international metropolises in terms of overall safety, health, and order. Beyond all aspects!

At that time, when you go abroad, you won't feel that other major cities in the world are luxurious, and there is no harm in not comparing them.

Whether it’s Paris or New York, the smell of urine can be smelled everywhere.

After the United States experienced the financial crisis in 08, just like a decadent empire accelerating its decline, you can see history repeating itself with universities holding placards and screaming.

Now... Chen Yu really felt a super international feeling. Everything looked very high-end. Shopping malls, skyscrapers, and all kinds of weird LED billboards were flashing with brilliant lights, making people feel like they were in a... into a high technology.

Compared with the current domestic situation, it is like a sense of déjà vu in the urban-rural fringe.

Los Angeles, the second largest city in the United States after New York, is the largest city in the western United States and is often called the "City of Angels".

This time Chen Yu's destination, Hollywood, is located in the suburbs of Los Angeles.

“Very nice, it must be very pleasant to live here!”

Chen Yu said the polite words that Americans love to hear, "When you do as the Romans do in the country, it's all zzzq"; later generations of foreigners figured out China's traffic password, wasn't that also a compliment?
People everywhere like to hear praise for their motherland, and the United States is no exception.

Chen Yu actually just felt it was new because it was his first time here.

As a reborn person, he was certainly not intimidated by the architectural scenery and so on in the outside world. On the contrary, he felt that it was quite backward.

When it comes to the Magic City, Imperial City, and even Sioux City in 2027, they are actually not inferior to Los Angeles today.

Larson laughed loudly after hearing this, and he was really happy: "Chan, you will definitely like it here, I promise!"

"hope so……"

“God might like it!”

Chen Yu shrugged his shoulders, but of course he didn't say the last sentence; he made a rare joke: "You know, I'm still jet lagged. I'm very sleepy now, but I can't sleep!"

Being jet-lagged is a very tiring thing, especially since this is Chen Yu’s first time in the United States.

"Oh, I forgot, man!"

Larson gave Chen Yu a comforting look and said, "Should we go to dinner or go directly to Hollywood? I think... you should be a little impatient!"

"Let's go to the hotel!"

Chen Yu has nothing impatient. He actually doesn't want to go anywhere at the moment.

"Chan, I'm really sorry that I didn't win the character "v" for you before!"

Larson saw that Chen Yu was in a low mood and thought he was upset about the last incident.

In his opinion, failing to help Chen Yu complete this matter may be due to his negligence as a gold medal manager.

"No, Larson, this matter is over!"

"I think the characters in Mission: Impossible 3 may be better. This series is so famous..."

Chen Yu was relieved, and Larson shrugged, knowing that Chen Yu was just comforting him: "Of course, Mission: Impossible is destined to be a big hit!"

Larson is different from Chen Yu.

Chen Yu knew that "Mission: Impossible 3" would be a hit, and even if Larson knew it, he also understood that there is no comparison between the second male lead and the first male lead.

Whether it is Zhang Ziyi, Cheng Long, Jet Li, or even Zhou Runfa, the first movies they broke into Hollywood were all male or female.

Chen Yu won "Mission: Impossible 3", so it is impossible to replace Tom Cruise's position.

Fortunately, Chen Yu is a reborn person. Any other actor would probably not agree to play a supporting role in his first movie.

Chen Yu has a very good attitude. Unlike Chow Run-fa, he went to Hollywood for the first time and played the leading role in two commercial films. After being thrown out of the street, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" renewed his life; last year, he starred in "Bulletproof" with a male protagonist. "Warrior Monk", but unfortunately he pounced again.

Compared with this, at least "Mission: Impossible 3" still has the basics; if he performs well in the supporting role, he may not be worse than the male protagonist who just picks up a script.

Chen Yu would still choose the second male lead in a blockbuster that grossed US$6 million globally over the first male lead that grossed US$1 million. What's more, not to mention Chow Yun-fat, even Jet Li didn't make his first North American box office hit. More than 1 million.

That's what Cheng Long's "Rush Hour" has achieved, but more importantly, it actually involves luck and the blessing of the script.

But Larson didn't think so. He really wanted to help Chen Yu get a good role. The more Chen Yu said this, the more this golden agent felt that this actor from the East was indeed humble and better than many old and American actors he knew. a lot of.

In fact, he didn't know that Chen Yu's humility was relative.

"Chan, my boss wants to see you, do you have time?"

As the car sped along, Larson sent Chen Yu back to the hotel and suddenly spoke to him.

The boss he talks about is, of course, CAA’s most powerful owner at the moment, Richard Lovett.

Chen Yu was stunned for a moment, but he didn't think much about it: "Okay, then... tomorrow morning?"

(End of this chapter)