Full-time actor

Ralph Fiennes laid the script out straight.

According to Dave Bassett, the entire script was written by Chen Yu himself.

Ralph Fiennes was interested in this situation.

After all, it's not easy for Chinese people to write a script that can be appreciated on the international stage.

Ralph Fiennes naturally approached the matter with a critical mindset. He has the right to choose, and he wouldn't choose a script that isn't good.

only--

Completely different from what he had expected, he was completely absorbed in the script after reading just a few pages.

It's simply stunning!
The entire script unfolds through four nested narratives, using a candy-colored visual to tell the story of the demise of an elegant era.

Absurd, bizarre, exquisite, yet magnificent.

In particular, the friendship between Gustav and Zero transcends age and social class.

This made Ralph Fiennes feel extremely apologetic to Chen Yu, as he shouldn't have viewed the script with his own prejudice.

During the time he spent reading the script, he had already thoroughly reviewed the plot and scenes.

Ralph Fiennes was somewhat incredulous that this Chinese actor could write such a great work.

"Perhaps I forgot that he just won Best Screenplay at Venice..."

Think for a moment.

He immediately called Dave Bassett.

The phone was answered almost immediately after the first ring.

"Hey, honey."

"I want to act! I want to act in Chan's book, 'The Grand Budapest Hotel'."

"Please help me contact them as soon as possible."

Ralph Fiennes could no longer contain his emotions.

"OK, I'll call Richard now."

Dave Bassett shrugged.

As his manager, he sometimes finds it difficult to deal with the personality of his own artists.

Voldemort's personality is characterized by a strong contrast between his earlier and later traits.

……

Meanwhile, Richard was listening to his subordinates report on the actors who wanted to participate in "The Grand Budapest Hotel".

Chen Yu's influence is undeniable; many Hollywood artists have already sent their managers to negotiate with him.

Jingle Bell--

Richard looked over when the phone rang.

"Hi, I'm Basit."

Richard responded as soon as he heard the voice from the other end.

"Fiennes wants to be in The Grand Budapest Hotel."

"If we are able to get a role in this script, is there anything we need to prepare in advance?"

That was a rather businesslike question.

But this was exactly what Richard was waiting for.

"I have spoken with Chan on the phone. I want to participate in this movie, of course, I will lower my salary."

Dave Bassett frowned slightly.

Ralph Fiennes has become incredibly popular since filming "Harry Potter".

It's one thing to not ask for a pay raise, but how can there be such an unreasonable demand?

Richard's attitude was firm, and it was clear that there was no room for negotiation.

Richard, of course, felt completely unconcerned.

After all, he had already read Chen Yu's script, which was simply a perfect work.

He believes that someone will be willing to pay for this work.

Dave Bassett immediately called Ralph Fiennes back, thinking that Ralph Fiennes was probably not going to get the script.

After all, Ralph Fiennes has never liked being asked to do things.

In this situation, there's no guarantee they won't refuse outright. The phone rang, and Ralph Fiennes' voice came through quickly.

“I just contacted Richard, and he said that if I want to be in ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel,’ I have to lower my salary.”

"Sure! As long as I can participate in this production."

Ralph Fiennes answered quite readily, without the slightest hesitation.

"???"

This surprised even Dave Bassett.

"Is this script... really that good?"

Ralph Fiennes didn't know how to describe his feelings when he saw the script.

"I guarantee it will surprise you."

Dave Bassett couldn't help but be curious to hear such a statement from someone who is so demanding about scripts.

After hanging up the phone, he couldn't wait to message Jim Anderson, who was also a manager.

After all, as managers of Hollywood artists, they usually share information with each other.

Jim Anderson replied to the message quickly.

"Absolutely stunning."

“Swinton also applied to star in the film, which shows that she is very interested in the project.”

"It's not just Swinton; many celebrities have been talking about 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' lately."

"Chan's new work is simply a masterpiece."

Those two words are a bit of an exaggeration.

But Hollywood has always been loud and boisterous.

Given Jim Anderson's strong recommendation, Dave Bassett must have realized its appeal.

Hollywood is currently experiencing a surge in activity.

Jude Law, Owen Wilson, Bill Murray.

Everyone is discussing this matter, and no one expected that such an outstanding art film would be made by a Chinese actor.

But it makes sense.

The success of "Better Days" is so remarkable that it has reached a height that most people cannot match.

Therefore, it was not unexpected that his second work was so amazing.

Even The Hollywood Reporter, which usually only publishes insider Hollywood news, made an unprecedented announcement about this.

Heal Chan's new film sparks heated discussion in Hollywood!

Following "Young Boys and Girls," will "Budapest" continue the classic trend?

[This art-house film, poised to reach international audiences, may become one of the most representative works!]

[Looking forward to Budapest!]

It has to be said that Chen Yu's work has already become a hit even before its release.

It caused a global sensation, as the script won the praise of countless Hollywood A-list stars.

It must be a rare masterpiece.

But such popularity is actually quite terrifying. If the film turns out to be a bad movie, it would be a devastating blow to both the actors and the director. Fortunately, Chen Yu didn't have such worries because he had already proven the quality of this work in his previous life.

Meanwhile, news from overseas also reached China, and people quickly developed a strong interest in "The Grand Budapest Hotel".

His reputation has soared both at home and abroad. At present, China is still quite fond of foreign things. Since foreigners say it's good, Chen Yu's new work must be awesome.

He was already extremely popular, and with "Better Days" currently showing in theaters, it would be hard for him not to become a star.

Chen Yu received Richard's call again three days later.

During this period, Chen Yu received Richard's work reports from time to time, and everything was under control for him.

"Hello, Chan."

"I have good news."

Perhaps because he had been in contact with people back home for so long, Richard hadn't learned much else, but he was quite good at keeping people in suspense.

Even if he didn't say it, Chen Yu could roughly guess the specifics.

"tell me the story."

Richard finally relented after hearing Chen Yu's words.

"I'm all set. Many A-list artists have agreed to participate in 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' for low pay. Shall we start casting now?"

as predicted.

This was pretty much what Chen Yu had thought, since Richard probably only had this one thing to ask him about.

"can!"

"I've been waiting for so many days..."

After all, he has been waiting for a long time, and now the most important thing is the role.

It's good to be able to accomplish something.

"Okay, then we need to confirm the casting date. I'll probably need you to come to Los Angeles then." That's only natural.

After all, he had promised to take full responsibility for "The Grand Budapest Hotel," and the casting issue could not be overlooked; moreover, Hollywood casting is also the most important part of film marketing.

Since this film is positioned to have a global reach, it will definitely need to follow the Hollywood approach to marketing and distribution.

From the initial planning and filming to the global coverage of the film's completion, fans and moviegoers have been filled with anticipation for this film at every stage.

"The 15th, I'll go there a day early!"

The two confirmed the casting date before hanging up the phone.

After that, Richard naturally got into the setup, and the casting date also had to be announced in real time.

Richard's efficiency is quite good.

That morning.

The CAA website then released a casting announcement for paid subscriptions.

The Hollywood Reporter and Variety even directly reported on the casting process of the project.

A press conference was also held.

The response this time was tremendous, and many people have already been drawn to it.

Meanwhile, CAA began setting up the site.

For them, this matter was of utmost importance.

Chen Yu hung up the phone and immediately called Jeremy Dawson, the producer who arranged the shoot for CAA.

The call was answered instantly on the other end as well.

After all, they had been working frantically to deal with this matter all this time.

After considering Jeremy Dawson's statement in conjunction with the CAA's announcement, one can roughly guess his intentions.

"We can start making arrangements now."

After casting, filming begins, and they have a lot to deal with.

Fortunately, the filming location had been prepared in advance, and all that was needed was to set up the venue.

In just one afternoon.

News of the upcoming casting for "The Grand Budapest Hotel" has been published across the internet and major media outlets.

Its popularity is unprecedented and unparalleled.

"Our Brother Yu is truly a fighter among roosters. He just finished filming 'Better Days' and immediately started working on a new project."

"I can't imagine how perfect this work will be."

"With its strong international appeal, 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' is bound to win big awards."

"Even CAA takes this project very seriously and really wants it to be released as soon as possible."

"The male and female leads have already been cast, and even the supporting roles are being snapped up by Hollywood stars?"

Chinese netizens started discussing it animatedly.

After all, the hype surrounding this event is just too great, with major websites featuring headlines and promotions for "Budapest".

Chen Yu's phone was ringing off the hook at this point.

After all, as his new work, domestic actors naturally want a piece of the pie.

This time, however, the casting was more focused on North America, to the point that some actors directly volunteered to Chen Yu.

The result was naturally unacceptable.

He and Liu Yifei were both characters he had rewritten the script to force into the cast, so adding more people would obviously cause even more headaches.

Chen Yu also has his own set of procedures, especially now that we have reached the final and crucial moment.

"It's been decided."

"We're flying to Los Angeles on the 13th!"

Liu Yifei had just pushed the door open when she heard Chen Yu's words.

She naturally had no objections; a few days of rest were already a source of great happiness for her.

As for the other hemisphere...

A host of stars were already eager to get a role in "The Grand Budapest Hotel".

Especially Ralph Fiennes.

He always felt that he had a predestined connection with this work.

If he cannot participate, it will be a regret for him.

In no time, major Hollywood stars began to recommend themselves.

Meanwhile, Chen Yu and Liu Yifei, along with their group, arrived in Hollywood, a place they hadn't visited in a long time, amidst the extensive coverage in Hollywood.

This time, it's different from before.

Every time Chen Yu comes to Los Angeles, he feels that his state of mind is very different.

From a fledgling newcomer to Hollywood to a Hollywood superstar vying for a role in his movies, it only took him... a mere 3 years.

The changes in Liu Yifei, who was standing next to him, were even more obvious.

A stunning transformation from a pretty face to a powerful performer!
Hey, Chan!

"It's great to see you again."

Richard could hardly contain his excitement the moment he saw Chen Yu and the other man.

The Chinese superstar he discovered back then has become a highly sought-after figure worldwide in just a few years.

He could have sent someone to pick them up, but he preferred to share the good news himself.

He handed the magazine directly to Chen Yu.

Richard's face was beaming with delight.

"Chan, even I didn't expect 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' to be so popular."

"All media outlets have been reporting on this work during this period."

Chen Yu flipped through the magazine a couple of times and found that it was almost exactly as Richard had described; the entire cover of the magazine was about "Budapest".

Even for this project, casting is not yet complete.

Of course, it's very possible that CAA also bribed them in the process.

Public relations reports are also possible.

"We already have many artists who have booked with us for tomorrow's casting."

"I believe there will be a grand casting ceremony tomorrow."

"Several global media outlets from Hollywood will come to report on it..."

Richard kept talking about these things, as if this situation excited him more than any other news.

The car was parked at CAA headquarters; the rest was just a formality.

After all, Richard had already made all the necessary preparations, and Chen Yu only needed to attend tomorrow.

After dinner, Richard sent a car to take Chen Yu and Liu Yifei back to their property near Beverly Hills.

Having your own house in Los Angeles is always more convenient.

Liu Yifei had a busy day. Although there weren't many problems for him to deal with, he had to be involved in every detail of everything while staying by Chen Yu's side.

He's a producer, after all.

Americans consider producers to be even more important than directors.

"Tired?"

Chen Yu gently kneaded Liu Yifei's shoulder.

The latter seemed to enjoy it very much, leaning lazily against him.

"Next time we should have come a day earlier."

"This will at least give you enough time to rest."

puff.

Upon hearing Chen Yu's words, Liu Yifei couldn't help but laugh.

"You're more tired than me~~~"

"Besides, don't keep treating me like a little girl. I can stand on my own now."

After hearing Liu Yifei's words, Chen Yu was stunned for a moment, then the corners of his mouth curved slightly.

That's right.

Liu Yifei has grown up and is no longer the 15-year-old girl she once was.

Her experiences over the years have given her her own insights into everything.

Chen Yu was very happy that Liu Yifei was truly growing alongside him.

The two took a bath together.

After letting his family know he was safe, he went to bed early.

After a long day of travel, Liu Yifei was exhausted.

Looking at the sleeping face of the person in his arms, Chen Yu actually felt a sense of satisfaction in this foreign land.

He lightly kissed Liu Yifei's forehead.

I'm really looking forward to seeing how the casting process goes tomorrow... (End of Chapter)