Full-time actor

Imperial City!

Liu Yifei just hung up the phone.

Today is a rare day of leisure, and I can finally spend some time with my family.

"Xiao Yu has really made something of himself. Now when you turn on the TV or your phone, all you see is news about him."

Chen Yu's grandfather looked at the clown poster on TV and was clearly in a very good mood.

Upon hearing this, Liu Yifei smiled and said, "It's only been about a week since it was released, and the box office is already close to breaking previous years' records."

At this point, Liu Yifei looked quite proud.

Liu Xiaoli turned to look at her daughter. She knew that "The Dark Knight" was incredibly popular recently, but she didn't know the specific box office figures.

"Breaking a record?"

"What's the total box office revenue now?"

When Liu Xiaoli asked her question, Liu Yifei kept her in suspense.

Shen Xiaoqin sat to one side. As a woman, she wasn't well-informed about such matters, but she was naturally very much looking forward to it.

Although she doesn't usually show concern for these things in front of Chen Yu.

But a mother's heart certainly doesn't want to miss anything about her child.

"You silly girl, everyone's waiting."

"Tell me about the box office performance of Xiao Chen's movie."

Liu Yifei just spoke with Chen Yu on the phone and has received the definite news.

"9.49 million!"

"Cumulative global box office since its release."

"It's in US dollars!"

what--

Shen Xiaoqin was clearly speechless as Liu Yifei spoke.

$9.49 billion?
This number shocked everyone present.

It is simply too large.

Frankly speaking, one of the reasons this film achieved such great success is because of Chen Yu.

After all, the entire internet is currently debating his situation.

When casting the role, Chen Yu was also placed in a precarious situation.

Fortunately, the light boat has already passed ten thousand mountains.

Chen Yu proved his strength with his abilities.

In fact, in the past few days, both in North America and China, people have been predicting how high The Dark Knight can go, and they know that breaking 10 billion is inevitable.

It is clear.

The Dark Knight is moving in this direction.

It's likely that the 1 billion mark will be achieved within two days.

Everyone is watching closely, wondering if Chen Yu will participate in the publicity next.

There are two main reasons why The Dark Knight achieved such great success.

Nolan and Chen Yu.

Other creators may have some popularity, but compared to this Joker, they are extremely rare.

On IMDB.

Countless fans of "The Godfather" launched a massive attack on "The Dark Knight" in the spirit of righteousness.

Yet it still couldn't shake his current status, and even directly brought "The Godfather" down from its pedestal.

It relied entirely on Chen Yu's own influence and his near-godlike perfect acting skills.

Everyone believes that after The Dark Knight, Chen Yu's status will rise to another level.

at the same time.

This also propelled "The Dark Knight" to phenomenal box office success.

Liu Yifei felt very proud.

She felt excited just thinking about her husband's achievements.

Since its release, news articles have been appearing every day.

This also deepened Chen Yu's influence in everyone's minds.

Chen Yu's films have all broken the 10 billion mark, a feat that has yet to be achieved in the current entertainment industry.

As the date drew closer, she couldn't wait to welcome Chen Yu back.

2008 7 Month 28 Day.

Ten days after its release, The Dark Knight's global box office gross surpassed $10 billion.

It has successfully joined the billion-dollar club.

11.23 million.

This number continues to rise, demonstrating its immeasurable power.

Major media outlets have begun vying to release press releases.

The Dark Knight has been trending on social media lately.

It demonstrated its power to everyone.

[IMDb's acclaimed film, *The Dark Knight*, surpasses $10 billion at the box office, successfully joining the $10 billion club!]

[$10 billion! The Dark Knight sets a new box office ceiling for superhero movies!]

[The Joker's Triumph: The Dark Knight Captures Hundreds of Billions of Viewers Worldwide.]

[The "Dark Knight" Effect: Could it create a long-term box office miracle?]

[A rival to Titanic?]

And that is what comes with it.

This was the applause and cheers from the entire internet for "The Dark Knight".

A film's success is not solely due to its appeal.

This further highlights the director's professionalism and the strength of the main cast and crew.

Netizens were naturally delighted with this.

Compared to the blunder a few days ago, people generally approve of "The Dark Knight".

A scene from the show "Actors' Studio".

James Lipton tidied up the manuscript in his hand.

Sitting in front of him were Christopher Nolan, the director of "The Dark Knight," and Christian Bale, the actor who played Batman.

The show "Actors' Studio" typically invites film creators to share behind-the-scenes stories, and compared to some television interviews, this show is much more relaxed and enjoyable.

The core of the program is professional interviews and discussions on the acting art of actors.

James Lipton, in particular, played a crucial role as the host.

Industry knowledge, insight, and guiding skills can make the entire interview process very enjoyable.

"First, I'm curious about one thing."

"As those who have seen the movie know, the actor who plays the Joker is Chan from China."

"This globally renowned actor set the tone for the film, and it's no exaggeration to say that Chan deserves much credit for achieving such success."

"but--"

How did you discover that he was capable of playing the Joker in the superhero genre?

Nolan exchanged a glance with the person beside him.

This problem seems very simple on the surface.

In reality, the answer must have certain limitations.

Prior to this, Chen Yu faced backlash from comic book fans due to his choice of subject matter.

At the time, it was widely discussed and even brought to light a series of issues such as racial discrimination.

Nolan paused for a moment, then looked up at James Lipton in front of him again.

"I think everyone can feel the explosive power he brings through his acting skills."

“His top talent was evident during the audition.”

"It's not that we discovered him; actually, it should be Chan who surprised us."

Nolan nodded.

Undeniably, Chen Yu really had a strong impact on him.

James Lipton looked at Bell beside him.

"Bell, is that what you think too?"

“In my opinion, Chan’s performance this time even overshadowed yours.”

Bell smiled.

Clearly, James Lipton was quite frustrated with this question.

"of course."

"I think if you saw his performance on set, you wouldn't have said that he overshadowed me."

"Chan is truly an undeniable presence."

“Acting with him is really immersive; he draws you into the situation.” James Lipton’s expression was very serious.

It's clear that these two were quite sincere in their praise of Chan.

“I can feel your affection for Chan.”

"Now, if I may be so bold as to ask another question, where is our clown now?"

"After all, since its release, apart from one video, we haven't seen Chan appear in public."

as predicted.

Nolan had anticipated that the host would ask this question before he even appeared on the show.

It's not just the host.

The fans they've encountered recently during their promotions have almost all had the same problem.

"Chan currently has work commitments, so she is unable to attend promotional events."

After hearing Nolan's words, James Lipton shrugged and said with a sad expression, "My God, does he know he's messed with the whole world?"

"Everyone is hoping he'll show up at the promotional event, but we can understand that he has work commitments to attend."

"Then hopefully our Chan can appease these passionate fans after he finishes his work."

Actually, James really wanted to know what kind of job Chen Yu had that made him not even bother with such publicity.
Even many North American viewers are saying, is it because of the arrogance of the Chinese?

Yes, the arrogance of the Chinese people.

What a niche term!
Nolan noticed James's dissatisfaction and couldn't help but smile, saying, "Actually, this opportunity won't be long. Everyone can look forward to it. Chan may have already prepared a surprise for everyone."

As soon as these words came out.

People in the audience had already started cheering.

Although we don't know the specifics, since Nolan has already spoken, it's pretty much a done deal.

The interview is still ongoing.

As for everyone being immersed in joy.

Nolan really can't reveal anything about the main Olympics.

……

The Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games.

The date of the Olympics is getting closer and closer.

After speaking with Nolan on the phone that day, I naturally already knew Warner's final thoughts.

They will spare no effort to help Chen Yu with public relations.

Actually.

Apart from Chen Yu, they couldn't imagine anyone else winning this award.

As for today.

Chen Yu had two hours of rest time.

However, he has another job to deal with next.

After speaking with Nolan on the phone that day, Chen Yu received Nolan's thoughts.

The Dark Knight is currently showing in theaters.

However, as one of the main creators, he has not appeared on screen due to the Olympics.

They did not participate in any promotional activities.

To be precise, The Dark Knight has already reached a minor peak in its performance.

Nolan believes that Chen Yu's appearance might elevate the film to a higher level.

However, they also considered that Chen Yu was unable to leave the Organizing Committee.

Therefore, a compromise was chosen.

When Chen Yu is interviewed via phone through GMA, his mere presence is enough to elicit cheers from fans.

GMA, a long-running morning talk show, is a telephone interview program exclusive to North America.

Since its premiere on November 3, 1975, it has garnered a large following of fans.

The content also includes interviews, news reports, and some interesting stories.

It has topped the ratings charts many times in history, mostly by connecting with celebrities who have high status or who are unable to appear in public.

That's not bad.

This way, it won't affect the Olympics, and it will also provide some closure for "The Dark Knight".

Chen Yu got into the car.

It's very quiet here, making it the perfect place for a live interview.

In fact, he really should do something for The Dark Knight.

This time was something he and Zhang Yimou specifically requested.

Jingle Bell--

After a moment of silence, the phone rang at just the right time.

This interview was completely random, and Chen Yu was not given any specific questions or answers.

After all, he doesn't have much time, so if it's effective, that would be great.

Hey! Are you Chan?

GMA’s call center host, Robin Roberts, was the first to ask the question.

"Hello Robin!"

Chen Yu's voice came through the phone, and cheers erupted on the other end.

Robin Roberts was very fond of Chen Yu.

This kung fu superstar from China has earned everyone's respect through his skills.

"Hello! It's a pleasure to have this phone interview with you."

"Chan, your Joker performance this time has absolutely driven me crazy."

Robin Roberts followed her idol online.

This left Chen Yu somewhat dumbfounded.

"Back to business."

"I think Mr. Joker already knows that everyone has been looking for you lately."

"Therefore, we will be doing a special interview this time."

"Go deep into Mr. Clown's inner world."

It must be said that Robin Roberts has a very high level of professionalism.

As the chief co-host, he is able to change his own state very well.

"The first question is, what do you think is the ultimate appeal of the Joker character you played?"

"Such an evil character, yet he has captivated audiences so much."

Faced with this question, Chen Yu paused for a moment.

Because it was a telephone interview, I couldn't see the other person's expression.

Furthermore, since these are mostly real-time situations, answers to questions must be logical and supported by evidence.

"The Joker is free."

"In our world, which is bound by rules, the Joker has always followed his heart."

"In my opinion, the reason why so many viewers like him is not because they condone his violence or admire his behavior."

"But deep down, they know that the Joker is the one who breaks the rules and is truly free."

Robin Roberts clapped over there.

It was he who took the initiative to come and interview Chen Yu.

Although most of the questions had to be answered according to a script, hearing Chen Yu's near-perfect answer still brought him joy.

"Good!"

"There's another issue. Some time ago, director Roman Polanski published a film review on IMDb, and the entire review was criticizing your performance as being somewhat exaggerated."

What are your thoughts on this matter?

Robin Roberts was unwilling to ask this question.

However, when Nolan proposed the show, GMA had already generated specific questions.

It's all in order to increase their show's ratings.

Actually.

In Robin Roberts' view, the mere fact that Chen Yu was on the show already guaranteed their ratings.

Asking such a question is not only somewhat shameless.

On the contrary, it will only bring infamy.

However, he is also a working-class person, and even though he has a certain amount of influence, he has no way to influence others.

Chen Yu had already thought of this problem.

When Roman Polanski published that film review, it had already caused quite a stir.

This matter will inevitably be brought to the forefront sooner or later.

It seems it's time to give an explanation! (End of Chapter)