Full-time actor

The Olympic rehearsals are proceeding smoothly, while the earthquake is drawing nationwide attention.

In this context, news finally emerged that Chen Yu's "The Dark Knight" was about to be released.

Lincoln Center Theatre, New York.

A screening of "The Dark Knight" will be held here.

As the world's largest arts venue, the Lincoln Center Theatre in New York City brings together several of the world's top performance venues.

The entire art area can accommodate approximately 18000 visitors at the same time.

This is the stage that all artists dream of.

It would be an absolute honor for The Dark Knight to have a screening at Lincoln Center in New York.

This indirectly increased the film's weight.

Theaters themselves have a unique publicity effect, attracting top media and film critics from all over the world.

For The Dark Knight, this was more than just a regular movie screening.

This is the highest praise for this work.

"Hi! Bell."

Nolan waved his hand, and saw that all the main actors had arrived.

Under the crystal chandelier.

The people dressed in their finest attire have already gathered here.

Michael Caine raised his glass to the cast members present, a moment that was absolutely crucial for them.

but--

There was clearly an empty space where everyone was gathered.

"Chan's performance in this movie was outstanding, it's a pity he couldn't attend this time!"

Nolan shrugged.

That's right.

The Joker, who was the subject of much discussion, did not attend the screening due to work commitments.

Just thinking about it makes Nolan feel incredibly regretful.

He could already imagine the spectacular scene that would unfold when everyone witnessed Chan's amazing performance.

It will surely be met with enthusiastic applause.

"He completely immersed himself in the role of the Joker. Just seeing his face on the big screen is almost surreal."

Those present heard Nolan's praise.

Everyone agreed.

Chen Yu definitely possessed such magic that when everyone questioned his identity and vision, he remained true to himself.

That madness.

It's unlikely that this method could be replicated on anyone.

It gives the impression that it is completely subordinate to Chen Yu.

Bell nodded.

Just recalling his scenes with Chen Yu, he couldn't help but look serious.

“That’s right, Chan is completely out of character.”

"He gives the strong feeling that he is the Joker himself."

"I have to admit, he was absolutely radiant in the movie."

Bale also highly praised Chen Yu's acting skills.

They had all seen the sample footage in advance and unanimously agreed that Chen Yu's performance was impeccable.

This version of the Joker is very special.

Moreover, it is rich in unique objections.

"However……"

"He was unable to attend this screening."

Nolan smiled and shook his head at Morgan Freeman's words.

"Perhaps Chan's absence will be the most perfect closing performance for this character."

"The Joker is inherently beyond any control; even when he's not present, he can still celebrate his moment in the sun."

Everyone looked at each other and smiled.

This is not true.

They could even sense that after today's screening, a bloodbath would sweep across North America.

As for the central topic...

That was the Eastern man whose acting skills were superb.

Chen Yu!

After tonight, no one will have any objections to the Joker's role.

……

The entire venue was bustling with people.

Everyone is waiting now, anticipating the surprises that The Dark Knight will bring.

As for the scale of this screening, it was absolutely the pinnacle of the industry.

Managers from several major theater chains across the United States were all present.

Nearly 200 media outlets also attended.

It not only included top authoritative media outlets such as Variety and The Hollywood Reporter, but also specially invited leading representatives from Chinese media such as Sina, Sohu, and Tomato.

This is absolutely the largest scale in the world.

The faces of those present reflected their anticipation and assessment of "The Dark Knight".

It's worth noting that the first installment of "The Dark Knight," "Batman," was the first film to gross nearly $400 million worldwide.

At the time, both the hype and the market were unprecedentedly enthusiastic.

Today, this strength has been fully proven.

The overwhelmingly positive reviews of "The Batman" laid a solid foundation for "The Dark Knight's" reputation.

Not only that.

This further boosted Nolan's reputation.

He has now joined the ranks of the world's top directors.

Whether it's the foundation laid by "Batman" or Nolan's appeal, it's believed that "The Dark Knight" can ignite a lot of buzz.

This time.

The screening of "The Dark Knight" was completely sold out, with all 18000 seats filled.

People present.

Aside from decision-makers at major theater chains and the media, there were also die-hard fans of the film, all arranged by Warner Bros.

This is to assess the true quality of the film.

After all, fans are the most discerning, and media outlets and theater managers can be bribed.

These people actually have rather complicated inner lives.

They were previously very resistant to Chen Yu's clown, and the global popularity of "Bruce Lee" did not change their minds.

It's important to know that this project has carried the high hopes of fans since it was first conceived.

Especially when the actor was first announced, there was endless speculation and doubt about who would play the Joker.

This time.

Besides supporting "The Dark Knight," people also want to use this film to verify Chen Yu's portrayal of the Joker.

Nolan looked towards the venue.

The bustling crowd put him in a great mood.

This is not just a screening; it represents the importance that everyone attaches to "The Dark Knight".

As the director, he could even foresee in advance that this work would inevitably ignite the market.

Putting the script aside, the acting skills of Chen Yu and Bale, both award-winning actors, guarantee the quality of the production.

Bell was standing beside Nolan, watching the man's expressions change rapidly.

Naturally, I was a little curious.

As for Nolan, his certainty about the film's success stems entirely from the public opinion surrounding it over the past two years.

From casting to filming.

Chen Yu has always been at the center of controversy, with great debate surrounding his portrayal of the clown.

From the day the casting was announced, there has been much dissatisfaction with the fact that a Chinese person was being cast as their hero.

As a result, many DC fans are boycotting him.

In their view, having Chen Yu, an Asian, portray the Joker was an absolute blasphemy.

They revered them as deities, so naturally they could not allow others to mistreat them.

especially.

In the eyes of DC fans, Chinese actors are incapable of portraying the Joker.

This is an insult to their classics.

Nolan and Chen Yu were both under tremendous pressure at the time.

To be honest, Nolan really liked Chen Yu's performance.

That feeling of the clown being ingrained in one's very being is something that probably no one else could perfectly portray.

But Chen Yu—

This Chinese filmmaker is boycotted by countless people.

Yet, in every move he made, he perfectly portrayed the clown with complex emotions.

It hasn't stopped for over a year.

On all social media platforms, people are relentlessly criticizing Chen Yu, and the criticism is escalating.

However, neither the production team, Chen Yu, nor Nolan gave up despite the intense pressure. On the contrary...

The criticism from netizens and fans did not lead to any suppression of them.

On the contrary, this has made the movie incredibly popular even before its release.

As the saying goes, even black and red are still red.

When people's resistance reached its peak and they faced an unchangeable situation, they began to look forward to the sequel to this work.

They don't even need any publicity.

From casting to filming, and the entire post-production process.

It maintains its popularity almost every day.

This is a situation that Nolan would like to see.

In particular, he witnessed Chen Yu's acting skills, which did not seem too abrupt even after the film's release.

Perhaps it can even attract a wave of fans.

The more Nolan thought about it, the more curious he became about what would happen next.

"I'm already starting to look forward to it."

These words caused Bell to turn his head and look over.

A strange light flashed in Nolan's eyes.

"you say--"

"How will those who previously boycotted Chan's portrayal of the Joker react after seeing his performance?"

Faced with the question from the person in front of him, Bell subconsciously shrugged.

"Although I don't know how to answer this question, I imagine their reaction would be quite interesting."

Looking back, Chen Yu's performance on set...

It would give Bell a creepy feeling.

How can there be something that is both charismatic and absolutely evil?

It's impossible to ignore.

Yet she trembled at his approach.

He was not a simple villain at all, but a philosopher with his own unique charm and wisdom.

It can absolutely distort people's perceptions.

In fact.

Nolan can be considered to have reaped the benefits without lifting a finger.

It's important to know that during the filming of "The Dark Knight," although Chen Yu had already become very famous, he still faced boycotts due to xenophobia in North America.

nowadays.

The release of "Bruce Lee" caused a sensation throughout North America.

Moreover, Chen Yu's fame rose once again.

His superb acting skills are impossible to ignore.

This is precisely why the controversy has intensified once again.

Fans who like Chen Yu will naturally be impressed by their idol's acting skills.

After all, Chen Yu's appeal and acting skills are undeniable.

In this situation.

Faced with the slander from DC fans, neither side was willing to back down.

Therefore, the internet is currently filled with various online arguments between fans of both sides every day.

This gave DC fans something to criticize, who argued that Chen Yu's image was far removed from that of the Joker.

The arguments continued daily.

Everyone had their own opinions, and even though they knew Chen Yu's acting skills were outstanding, they still found fault with him.

Nolan was already used to this kind of situation.

Fans often believe they can influence their idol's decisions.

Many people even wanted to interfere with his casting decisions.

This was a major taboo for him.

Casting.

This is never a game.

Since he chose Chen Yu, he must have his own reasons.

Especially after seeing Chen Yu's portrayal of the Joker, he became even more certain of his choice.

As for the Joker—

Nolan understands that his immense popularity among DC fans is indelible.

This controversy brought the work unprecedented attention.

Ultimately, this allowed Nolan to dominate global entertainment trending topics for an extended period without even needing traditional publicity.

The huge mystery surrounding "The Dark Knight" has been brought into the open.

Everyone is waiting for a result.

Countless fans and moviegoers around the world are also wondering if this movie will ultimately turn out to be a flop.
After all, can an Easterner really take on this special kind of hero?

Naturally, people have many suspicions about this.

Most people haven't watched it, which has led to all sorts of speculations about The Dark Knight.

After two years of intense public scrutiny, can it prove its strength?

Today is the day when this conclusion will be reached.

Ding!
Nolan held a glass of champagne in his hand.

His expression remained calm, but a sharp glint flashed in his eyes.

"I think--"

"When the lights in the entire theater go out, people will definitely be terrified by the Joker character."

"Although this may be somewhat ambiguous."

"However, it just happens to be what I was thinking."

Bell took a deep breath.

of course.

After all, he was also somewhat dumbfounded when he acted opposite Chen Yu.

He understands.

After tonight, the world of superhero movies will be broken by an Eastern man.

Next, Chen Yu will live up to everyone's expectations.

The entire venue was already packed with people.

Time ticked by, and Nolan was now fully prepared.

People began to enter the screening room one after another.

They are all speculating whether The Dark Knight can continue the success of its predecessor.

Nolan and the main cast sat in the front row.

The huge screening room was now completely full, and the film critics were all ready to speak.

Is The Dark Knight good or bad? They absolutely have the right to decide.

The Chinese filmmaker who shook Hollywood is now ready to prove himself and satisfy everyone.

Zhao Tong, chief reporter of Sina.com, is sitting in the best spot in the media area.

This time.

He was invited to attend a screening of "The Dark Knight".

As a focus of attention in the past two years, "The Dark Knight" has been in the spotlight due to Chen Yu's participation.

He casually adjusted the voice recorder.

I instinctively took the notebook out of my briefcase.

For him, this matter was not simple.

For two whole years, DC fans have been bombarding Chen Yu with criticism, a fact that anyone in the entertainment industry is likely aware of.

This incident undoubtedly plunged Chen Yu into a huge controversy.

So much so.

The next two hours or so will inevitably be filled with conflicting emotions and anticipation.

As a Chinese, he would naturally support his country's artists unconditionally.

only.

His job demands that he not make any mistakes.

He must maintain the most public-minded attitude when facing this work.

Clearly, he was somewhat out of step with how others perceived him.

His evaluation should not be influenced by any emotion.

Next, he will analyze the Joker, who has been the subject of much discussion, from the most professional perspective.

Not only that.

We also need to examine the scenes between Chen Yu and Bale.

Only in this way can we show the greatest respect to the actors!
blah blah blah!

The lights in the screening room gradually went out, and the surrounding noise disappeared in an instant.

The entire space was completely swallowed by darkness.

Zhao Tong paused for a moment on the paper with his pen, then slowly raised his head and looked ahead.

Next-

He began to look forward to what kind of visual feast Chen Yu would present.
The Joker, the one the whole world has been waiting for! (End of Chapter)