Full-time actor

Robin Roberts shook her head helplessly.

He witnessed the conflict a few days ago.

Roman Polanski's attention-seeking tactics thoroughly enraged the fans of The Dark Knight.

The film review posted on IMDb was met with a collective attack.

This matter has caused quite a stir. Not to mention that Chen Yu has a very strong fan base, there are quite a few new movie fans who have recently joined the fandom.

Robin Roberts was unwilling to ask such an ignorant question.

Asking this question at this critical juncture always carries an air of inexplicable provocation.

However, as a recent hit, the company naturally wouldn't let this opportunity to capitalize on the hype.

A soft chuckle came from the other end of the phone.

Chen Yu began by saying, "I respect Mr. Polanski's achievements as a filmmaker. In my opinion, everyone has a different interpretation of a character."

"My clown is based on my own understanding and interpretation."

"At the same time, I am proud of this role, and on that basis, I am very grateful to director Nolan for allowing me to improvise on set."

It must be said that the most deadly thing is the subtle one.

Chen Yu's statement seems to respect Roman Polanski's criticism.

Actually.

His performance was able to appear on the big screen entirely because it was approved by the director and the main cast.

All of this is certainly more important than the opinions of outside critics.

Chen Yu's answer was quite subtle.

After all, getting involved with a director with such moral flaws will only lower the artistic merit of "The Dark Knight".

The online sentiment is overwhelmingly biased towards Chen Yu.

He naturally had no need to argue at this moment.

Furthermore, he has no reason to doubt himself because of criticism from a colleague.

Chen Yu placed more emphasis on the artwork itself.

"There's been a lot of rumors online lately that you'll be awarded the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor this year."

What are your thoughts on this matter?

Robin Roberts agrees with this statement.

In his view, it was only a matter of time before Chen Yu won an Oscar.

Even without The Dark Knight, Bruce Lee would have achieved this highest honor for him.

"I am looking forward."

"I am also grateful for everyone's attention, but I cherish even more what this process has brought me."

Chen Yu was able to answer almost every question fluently.

He did not show any arrogance or pride; on the contrary, his low-key and humble personality made people feel his sincerity even more.

Robin Roberts asked a few more questions.

Even though it was just a phone interview, he was still very satisfied.

Chen Yu is a highly respected artist, especially in the roles he plays in each of his works, which make people genuinely like him.

"I am very grateful to Chan for sharing this sincerely."

"Next, is there anything you'd like to say to the Joker? That would be the closing remarks for today's interview."

After hearing Robin Roberts' words, Chen Yu naturally understood her intention.

To be precise, it's just using this last paragraph for publicity.

Chen Yu cleared his throat.

"We once shared the same body."

"They all talk about your evil and chaos, but only I know that you are nothing more than a broken mirror."

"The real intention is to show that everyone is susceptible to corruption."

"The hypocrisy of social rules reveals that everyone harbors madness and selfishness."

"Yet they use a thin cloak of civilization to cover up their hypocrisy."

"Thanks to the Joker, he made me truly live for a few months."

"I also hope that everyone can like this character; the Joker's essence is actually tragedy."

Applause came from the other end of the phone from Robin Roberts.

This was the first time in his career that he had felt a genuine love for a Chinese filmmaker.

"Very good!"

"Now let's wish 'The Dark Knight' a huge box office success, and also hope that Chan will achieve even greater success in the future."

Two hours passed quickly.

Robin Roberts could roughly guess the level of buzz the show would generate after it ended.

Putting everything else aside, this is a healing chan!
That shining light of China!

Hollywood's dazzling red genes and yellow skin!
His influence is already beyond doubt.

The two hung up the phone.

Just as Robin Roberts had predicted, the broadcast of the GMA program caused an instant sensation across the internet.

Chen Yu, who had been absent for a long time, suddenly appeared on the trending topics without any warning.

Every answer he gave conveyed genuine sincerity.

As for the major media outlets, they have already seized upon this moment of popularity.

They were well aware of the huge reaction Chen Yu's appearance would cause.

Immediately, authoritative media outlets began reporting on it.

[Behind the Mask: Chan delves into the Joker's untold inner journey.]

The Joker was never a monster, but a shattered mirror.

A Dance with Chaos: Chen Yu's Lonely Dialogue with the Clown.

[Chan's in-depth interview caused a sensation; her first public appearance since the film's release.]

Authoritative media reports are always more accurate.

This time, however, everyone focused entirely on Chen Yu's thoughts on the clown.

Even when the host asked Roman Polanski a question, the focus was not on that question.

Chen Yu's appearance, even if it was just a phone interview, still gave "The Dark Knight" a certain amount of attention.

On the tenth day after its release, "The Dark Knight" had already reached its peak in influence.

As a result, it has become a hot topic of discussion across the internet.

"Chen Yu, you are my god!"

"Oh my god, the Joker is a broken mirror, that's the most chilling interpretation I've ever heard."

"The Joker forever, unsurpassable!"

"A true old artist never needs a response; his work speaks for itself."

"This time, Roman Polanski has become a real clown."

While netizens were discussing it enthusiastically, the box office performance also rose to a new level.

This is something Nolan would have liked to see.

He had already witnessed this situation, and only Chen Yu's appearance would elicit a strong reaction from movie fans.

A simple phone call was enough to excite movie fans.

I can't even imagine what it would be like to attend the promotional event!

Chen Yu's appearance made The Dark Knight shine once again.

As a result, it seems poised to reach $15 billion.

But these are all things for later.

Chen Yu hung up the phone; the opening ceremony of the Olympics was drawing ever closer.

Their rehearsals will become even more rigorous during this period.

With only ten days left, the stage will soon be open to the world.

After their rehearsal ended, until the opening ceremony.

A final full-scale rehearsal will be held.

This process was conducted entirely under strict secrecy.

However, while maintaining a high level of secrecy, a carefully designed publicity campaign must also be launched.

The core strategy for the Olympics is: "Keep the core surprises strictly confidential, release information in layers to gradually build anticipation, and ultimately ignite global expectations."

Chen Yu got off the car.

The arrival of August 8th is not only a surprise to the world, but also the day when restrictions are lifted.

These past few months have felt like a lifetime to Chen Yu.

I've experienced so many things that I didn't personally go through.

Whether it's work-related matters or fulfilling one's duties, almost everything is done by Liu Yifei.

Although the two of them are of one mind.

However, Chen Yu still felt somewhat indebted to Liu Yifei.

"I've caught you."

Zhang Yimou's voice came from behind him, and Chen Yu subconsciously turned his head to look.

He knew Zhang Yimou's upcoming work arrangements.

The Olympic Games rehearsals are nearing their end, and Zhang Yimou and some leaders of the Organizing Committee will be interviewed next.

So that before the opening ceremony begins, it can whet the appetite of audiences across the country or around the world.

To maximize expectations.

Zhang Yimou patted Chen Yu on the shoulder. At the height of his online popularity, he could only secretly carry out rehearsals.

This is indeed unfair to Chen Yu.

Zhang Yimou could actually understand Chen Yu, but sometimes you can't have your cake and eat it too.

"There's still about a week left, so we can't let our guard down now."

It's unclear whether Zhang Yimou was speaking to himself or to Chen Yu.

The significance of the Olympic Games for each country is naturally extraordinary.

Actually.

He also went through a period of anxiety when he took over this job.

He tried his best to achieve perfection.

It's just that everyone is different.

He couldn't please everyone; he could only strive to avoid even the slightest mistake.

Chen Yu looked at Zhang Yimou in front of him.

After spending these past few months together, their relationship has evolved into that of close friends.

Compared to her usual calm, meticulous, and even somewhat serious demeanor, her communication with Chen Yu is much more peaceful.

"Let's spend our last moments together with a sense of mission."

The atmosphere at this moment was one of intense tension and anticipation.

To be precise, this is the most stressful period compared to before.

Especially now, attending press conferences undoubtedly requires a battle of wits with media reporters.

They naturally hoped to learn some information about the Olympics through this press conference.

As for Zhang Yimou and his team's answer, they said they wanted to meet everyone's expectations while also maintaining core secrets.

Chen Yu could roughly imagine what kind of chaotic scene it would be.

……

Media briefing.

At this moment, Zhang Yimou and the leaders of the Organizing Committee have gathered in the Organizing Committee's meeting room.

Numerous authoritative Chinese media outlets were gathered in front of me.

Everyone came here for the Olympics, and they're all determined to get the latest news.

Liu Peng sat in the very center.

As for the other executive chairpersons, they are listed in order of seniority, with Zhang Yimou, as the chief director, also occupying a prominent position.

The audience was bustling with people, all displaying the utmost enthusiasm.

After several leaders spoke, the questioning session with the media reporters finally began.

"Director Zhang, could you please reveal the core concept and theme of the opening ceremony? And could you give some hints about the program for the opening ceremony?"

It has to be said that it hit the nail on the head right from the start.

However, Zhang Yimou is, after all, a veteran in the entertainment industry.

"Our core concept this time is to present a Chinese civilization with a profound traditional cultural heritage."

"It will tell the story of how China has interpreted beauty and passed on its spirit from ancient times to the present."

Zhang Yimou's answer was impeccable.

In short, the program's themes and creative ideas will definitely be rich, but you'll have to see for yourself to find out.

"There's been a rumor lately that the opening ceremony performance will have a secret weapon. Is that true?"

Given that Chen Yu has not appeared in public for a long time, people have begun to speculate about this.

The Olympic program cannot be disclosed.

Chen Yu never explained the reason for his disappearance from the beginning.

Furthermore, Chen Yu was not seen during the preparations for the filming of "Aftershock" or the promotional activities for "The Dark Knight," which aroused everyone's suspicion.

Chen Yu's disappearance over the past few months may be related to the Olympics.

In particular, a lot of news has been coming out recently.

Many people speculated that Chen Yu might play a very important role.

It's important to know that his influence now extends all over the world.

Even being invited to participate in the Olympics would be perfectly reasonable.

However, there has been no official news, leading to various speculations among the public.

Hearing the question from the audience, Zhang Yimou smiled and said:

"There is indeed a secret weapon."

"This will be a show that resonates with everyone, so please come and witness this surprise for yourselves that night."

Complete secrecy is not just a slogan.

Before the opening ceremony concludes, no discussion of the program is allowed.

Zhang Yimou and others can arouse everyone's expectations, but they cannot be told directly.

His answer disappointed the media reporters present.

They initially wanted to ask directly if Chen Yu had a program, but then realized they wouldn't get a definite answer.

It would be better to try a more indirect approach.

The media briefing is still ongoing, but various speculations have already begun to circulate online.

This is, after all, a time of national celebration.

Everyone is genuinely curious now. If, as the rumors suggest, Chen Yu is indeed able to perform at the Olympics, that would be the most glorious moment of his life.

Compared to the fame and fortune in the entertainment industry, the stage facing the world is even more glorious.

Regardless of the program, whether it's the theme song singer, the main torch design and lighting method, or the specific performance process.

These all require the signing of strict confidentiality agreements.

It's something that can't be told to outsiders.

However, this did not stop people from speculating.

For several months now, the once inseparable couple has been reduced to Liu Yifei fighting alone on the front lines.

It would be a lie to say I don't have any doubts.

Regardless of Chen Yu's specific role, everyone overwhelmingly supports this surprise effect.

After all, Chen Yu had long been the object of everyone's admiration.

He is someone who should be standing at the highest peak.

Putting everything else aside, his achievements are something that ordinary people can never reach in their entire lives.

The online discussion is growing louder.

There are even analysts who speculate.

After all, a workaholic like Chen Yu would naturally do his job as personally as possible.

Their absence from public view during this period had already given rise to some signs.

If that's true, it's something to look forward to! (End of Chapter)