Full-time actor

Ralph Fiennes was somewhat taken aback; Chen Yu's aura had suddenly changed.

With just one line of dialogue, the story's sense of time is forcefully extracted.

A person's name, the shadow of a tree.

To be honest, Fiennes hadn't really taken Chen Yu seriously before, even though he was a Grand Slam Best Actor winner, he still had the arrogance of a white man.

but now……

He suddenly felt a little lost. Would it be a mistake to compete with Chen Yu for this role?

Do not!
of course not.

He believed he could perfectly portray Gustave.

Chen Yu had already stood up and walked quickly to Ralph Fiennes.

This sudden action surprised Richard and the others.

Since each actor performs their own part, it's impossible to distinguish between them. In Chen Yu's mind, only a duel on the same stage can determine the winner.

Faced with Chen Yu's elegant yet tense aura, Ralph Fiennes clearly felt the pressure.

That's right.

Gustav was exactly that kind of person.

She is meticulous in her work and always presents herself with impeccable hairstyle and attire in public.

He has his own program, which has reached a point of near-obsession.

"This might make you feel a little better."

Chen Yu grabbed Ralph Fiennes' hand, a sudden action that piqued the interest of everyone present.

That's how actors should be; they should quickly get into character no matter who their co-star is.

Please do not recite poems.

Ralph Fiennes, having thoroughly read the entire script, naturally knew the scene Chen Yu was currently portraying.

"I was shocked to find a solitary grave, exposed to wind and rain, seemingly not of this world."

"The inscription is no longer legible."

A barely perceptible expression flashed across Chen Yu's face, and the assembled guests, being leaders in the film and television industry, naturally did not miss Chen Yu's micro-expression.

“Darling, don’t forget to have the driver stop in Český Krumlov; the chestnut cake there is a perfect match for your lipstick.”

"Remember that I am always with you."

Chen Yu looked at Ralph Fiennes in front of him.

"drive!"

He portrayed Gustav's emotions perfectly.

"It's no easy feat to keep a woman's heart unchanged for 19 years like that."

"Yes, yes... sir."

Ralph Fiennes could only read the lines aloud.

He had just been somewhat immersed in Chen Yu's grief.

“She likes me a lot, but she’s never been like this before.”

As someone who created this script, it's not surprising that they can remember every single line of dialogue.

but--

Chen Yu's tone changed with each line he spoke.

Especially when she said that she liked me very much, Chen Yu's right eyelid twitched, and his index finger also began to twitch.

His Adam's apple bobbed up and down, and even his sadness seemed to have become conventional.

Ralph Fiennes' gaze fell on where Chen Yu was.

The person before him seemed to have completely merged with Gustav.

The entire performance was completely devoid of any hysteria, yet the entire audience fell silent.

They sensed the impending collapse surging within Chen Yu.

A trembling voice, a hand hanging limply at the right side.

It was as if everything was tearing him apart.

Chen Yu suddenly turned around and looked at Ralph Fiennes beside him.

Why do you want to be a doorman?

"Who wouldn't want to be a doorman at the Grand Budapest Hotel? It's a first-class place."

Ralph Fiennes answered quickly, glancing at Chen Yu without any attempt to hide his gaze.

"very good."

"Sir, have you ever worked as a doorman?"

"What do you think?"

"I think you should have a starting point."

"Go light the fucking candles."

The last sentence was spoken in a calm tone, yet it possessed an undeniable dark humor.

"it is good!"

Richard was the first to stand up; he witnessed a thrilling farewell scene.

Compared to Ralph Fiennes' superficial performance, Chen Yu completely immersed himself in Gustave's character.

The performance had brought tears to the eyes of everyone present, but Chen Yu's clever addition of a final segment calmed their emotions.

clap clap clap!
The entire audience burst into applause.

Even Ralph Fiennes, who was standing to the side, let out a soft sigh.

"Chan, your acting skills have completely won me over."

A short sentence is enough to prove Ralph Fiennes' state of mind.

On the contrary, when faced with Chen Yu's performance, he realized that he had not fully integrated into Gustav's state of mind at all.

Ralph Fiennes was not embarrassed by defeat.

Being able to face such a powerful opponent was an honor for him.

"Thank you."

“Your acting skills are also very good, perhaps you could try Dmitri.”

Ralph Fiennes's ability is beyond doubt.

Perhaps casting him as a mad and tyrannical heir would better showcase Ralph Fiennes' acting skills.

After all, he had just played Voldemort in "Harry Potter," so Dmitri was just a small step for him.

"it is good."

Ralph Fiennes did not refuse, after all, The Grand Budapest Hotel was an award-winning work, and he was already deeply immersed in the script.

Regardless of the role or the amount of screen time.

The casting process went exceptionally smoothly over the next few days, since most of the actors who came to audition this time were those who had acted in previous productions.

After roughly determining the roles, Richard looked at Chen Yu in front of him.

"He truly deserves to be called the number one person in Chinese cinema."

"Efficiency in handling affairs is not just a saying."

Sitting next to Chen Yu, Liu Yifei heard everyone's praise and was naturally happy for Chen Yu.

The general casting has been finalized.

As they stepped out of CAA headquarters, the media reporters outside had been waiting for a long time. Even though they knew they wouldn't get any useful information out of them, they were still determined to wait for Chen Yu and Liu Yifei to appear.

After all, even just taking a picture of them is incredibly exciting.

Richard's original intention was to invite everyone present to a get-together, but Chen Yu clearly had no such plans.

He will remain in Los Angeles for the next few days.

The general casting has been finalized, but a final summary is still needed.

Chen Yu was cast in a role that was quite important in the play.

As for the other extras or those with less screen time, Richard and Yang Lu have already decided on them respectively.

……

The two returned home.

These past few days have been incredibly busy; I haven't had a moment to spare.

Suddenly free of burdens, the two finally felt their exhaustion.

"There is still one week until the Golden Rooster Awards ceremony."

"It seems we need to finish our work as soon as possible so we can rush back to attend the Golden Rooster Awards ceremony."

Chen Yu was holding Liu Yifei, and after hearing what the person in front of him said, he was even more confident.

"Better Days" received 13 nominations, and its achievements speak for themselves.

"Don't forget our promise."

Liu Yifei smiled slyly, her whole demeanor exuding a shrewdness.

Chen Yu's hand lingered on her body, and he naturally understood the meaning behind the words spoken by the person beside him.

A dreamless night.

After several days of visiting the CAA, Chen Yu finalized the details with several key figures. As for other matters, Chen Yu didn't need to worry about them. Jeremy Dawson received Chen Yu's call the following day.

He naturally knew the significance of this phone call; it seemed he was in for a busy period ahead.

"Hello, Chan."

Upon hearing Jeremy Dawson's voice, Chen Yu immediately issued the notification.

"The casting for The Grand Budapest Hotel is complete, and we can now set a date for filming to begin."

really.

Jeremy Dawson was certainly excited; he had been looking forward to the film ever since The Grand Budapest Hotel was cast.

Now we'll see him show his skills.

"Leave this matter to me with confidence."

The casting for "The Grand Budapest Hotel" has officially ended, and foreign media outlets are already eager to get started.

Even though they didn't know the final outcome, they still released as much speculative information as possible.

Tilda Swinton auditioned for the role in "The Grand Budapest Hotel".

With various forces converging here, the influence of "The Grand Budapest Hotel" is undeniable.

[Chan has finished casting, it's exciting!]

***
Chen Yu and Liu Yifei confirmed their return date and headed to the airport early that day.

There were still five days until the Golden Rooster Awards ceremony.

It has attracted widespread attention and generated unprecedented buzz.

The entire internet is buzzing about this year's Golden Rooster Awards, with "Better Days" being a hot favorite and currently showing in theaters.

Its current achievements are far beyond what other films can compare to.

Although Chen Yu was dealing with casting issues during this period, he did not neglect to observe the current box office performance of "Better Days".

There are already more than 8 million in China.

However, Chen Yu naturally understood that the box office performance of "Better Days" would likely stop there.

Such box office figures are already considered outstanding in today's society.

Chen Yu was naturally satisfied.

As for the overseas North American market, it has already exceeded 1.3 million US dollars in just a few days.

Asia alone accounted for a staggering 3.2 million US dollars.

The global number has exceeded 6 million!

The film "Better Days" has achieved unprecedented success, whether due to the popularity of Chen Yu and Liu Yifei or the inherent appeal of the subject matter itself.

If nothing unexpected happens, the final result should be around 7 million.

This was Chen Yu's conservative estimate. Liu Yifei, sitting beside Chen Yu, couldn't help but feel a little pleased after hearing his analysis.

This is the result of the collective efforts of so many of them.

"For an art film to achieve such box office success is already a miracle for art films worldwide."

Especially in the last few days, they've been browsing the news online.

Perhaps due to the popularity of the casting for "The Grand Budapest Hotel", "Better Days" has recently become incredibly popular.

Major media outlets have reported on this.

The fact that the government has stepped in to create rules for this has further amplified the impact of "Better Days".

At that time in China, opinions were divided.

Or perhaps it's chaos and disorder.

Numerous industry leaders have turned their attention to "Better Days," with everyone focusing on its final box office total.

[This dark coming-of-age story, rated 9 out of 10, vividly portrays the pain of youth amidst school bullying.]

[Domestic box office surges past 8 million yuan; Liu Yifei's tears are all the more precious.]

[With global box office approaching 50 billion RMB, behind the story lies the cry of countless victims of bullying!]

These days.

The online headline has not changed at all.

Everyone is focused on "Better Days." If the box office surpasses 7 million, it will be the world's first art film to break 7 million US dollars.

The film that previously topped the list of art-house films was Forrest Gump.

Globally, it amounted to 6.78 million yuan; in North America, 3.29 million yuan; and overseas, 3.5 million yuan.

This achievement has remained unbroken for many years.

However, when "Better Days" emerged as a dark horse, it possessed unparalleled potential and swept ahead with unstoppable momentum.

Many people are watching the box office of "Better Days" closely, hoping for a miracle, but also fearing the chain reaction that is about to occur.

after all--

If an art film with a production cost of less than 8000 million yuan can reach the top of the international rankings, it is enough to prove how terrifyingly powerful the person who brought this film to the forefront is.

Domestically, reports are also being provided in real time.

Many media outlets are closely monitoring the daily box office fluctuations of "Better Days".

As such a successful art film, its fate is likely to continue with further screenings.

Of course, this is just their speculation; some people in the industry are already eyeing it covetously.

Chen Yu, however, was not in a hurry.

The release of "Better Days" has already put them in a state of high alert, so the release of "The Grand Budapest Hotel" will likely cause a sensation around the world.

but--

In Chen Yu's view, the box office performance of art films is not as bad as the public says.

For example, "The Passion of the Christ" grossed a high box office of 6.12 million.

future.

Li An even achieved a box office record of 6.09 million yuan with "Growing Pain".

As for what's next, Chen Yu is very curious to know when the record of "Better Days" will be broken!
At least for now, he holds the title of the highest-grossing art-house film in the world.

As media headlines proliferated, netizens also expressed a degree of curiosity.

Chen Yu and Liu Yifei finally landed in the capital.

The long journey over the past few days had left them quite exhausted.

Compared to casting and auditioning, Liu Yifei prefers acting.

During filming, she can freely pour her emotions into the role.

However, the casting issue has put some pressure on her during her work with Chen Yu these past few days.

With everyone delivering equally brilliant performances, choosing one from among them is quite difficult.

This requires not only meticulous observation, but also exceptional personal skills.

"go home."

"I'll rest for two days to prepare for the Golden Rooster Awards ceremony."

When you're busy, you always miss the quiet moments. As for Liu Yifei, she also knows that she probably won't have any time to rest in the days to come.

After all, they're busy with the Golden Rooster Awards and then the Golden Horse Awards, and the filming date for "The Grand Budapest Hotel" is just around the corner.

The baby is heartbroken.

Chen Yu dragged his luggage and held Liu Yifei's hand, quickly preparing to leave.

What they didn't expect was that countless movie fans had already gathered outside the door.

Upon seeing the two figures appear, the crowd naturally "attacked them en masse".

"Brother Yu! Qianqian!"

Will you attend the Golden Rooster Awards ceremony?

"Yes, yes, will you participate?"

Countless people were asking that question.

Excited screams pierced the sky. They already knew that Chen Yu and his companion had gone to CAA for casting, as the matter had been making headlines for the past few days.

It would be hard for them not to know.

Faced with the excited state of the fans and moviegoers, Chen Yu could only take the lead in maintaining order, and couldn't let anything happen to them.

Ji Qiannan parked the car outside the airport, where screams could be heard from time to time amidst the noisy crowd.

"It seems we were a step too late after all."

She sighed helplessly; being an artist is really tough.

Especially celebrities with extremely high popularity like Chen Yu and Liu Yifei.

Their movements are almost constantly being watched.

After answering a few questions, Chen Yu finally managed to pull Liu Yifei away from the crowd.

Fortunately-

Their fans and moviegoers have always known how to be respectful.

There was no further entanglement.

The car drove along the road, and the two finally began their journey home… (End of Chapter)