Full-time actor

After leaving Warner.

Chen Yu returned to the hotel.

Liu Yifei did not participate in the meeting, but went to greet her husband after noticing his return.

"How did it go? Did the meeting go smoothly?"

Chen Yu's trip to Warner was undoubtedly about a few things that needed to be discussed internally, which is why Liu Yifei returned to the hotel first.

"It's alright!"

"Besides roadshows and meet-and-greets, we also plan to shoot a few movies."

"They're all collaborations with Nolan."

Upon hearing Chen Yu's response, Liu Yifei was naturally overjoyed.

After all, this masterpiece has already laid the foundation for the two of them.

"Sounds good."

Chen Yu shook his head; these things weren't what troubled him.

"The main issue is the Oscars; this year is going to be difficult!"

Liu Yifei's brows, which had just relaxed, furrowed again. They had received Nolan's signal before coming to North America.

Logically speaking, an Oscar should be a sure thing.

Especially since he was a Best Supporting Actor.

The Joker is a character who deserves this award.

Could it be that another unexpected event has occurred?
"This year's Oscar competition is quite fierce."

"Aside from Robert Downey Jr. and Josh Brolin, the biggest contender this time is Philip Seymour Holman."

Liu Yifei was familiar with these names.

Almost all of them have won major awards.

Philip Seymour Holman, in particular, has proven his talent not only through awards but also through his unique performance style.

And a deep understanding of the character.

Putting everything else aside, his stunning performance in "Capote" earned him the Best Actor award at the 78th Academy Awards without any doubt.

In addition to winning the Best Actor award, he has also been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor multiple times.

Whether among his peers or directors, Philip Seymour Holman is undoubtedly an actor among actors.

"of course."

"These opponents are secondary; the biggest problem lies in the power behind Holman."

"Weinstein".

Liu Yifei's expression turned somewhat unpleasant.

She had also heard of this old lecher's reputation.

The situation described by Chen Yu is truly frustrating.

That's just how awards season is.

Besides skill, luck is also a part of skill.

If the competition for the final spots isn't strong, that's just luck!
Unfortunately, Chen Yu encountered the most tragic situation.

That means several award-winning actors were nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the same time, making it a true "group of death."

"Accept fate and do what is right!"

Chen Yu stroked Liu Yifei's hair. Given the current situation, they could only leave it to fate.

What needed to be done has been done; now there is nothing left but to wait.

Jingle Bell.

Just as Chen Yu was comforting Liu Yifei, a call came in from an unfamiliar number.

Say Cao Cao, Cao Cao is here!

"Who?"

Liu Yifei looked at Chen Yu.

Chen Yu shrugged and handed his phone to Liu Yifei. The caller ID showed Weinstein, whom she hadn't contacted in a long time.

"Hello, Chan."

"How have you been lately? We haven't been in touch for a long time."

A deep male voice came through the receiver, his words clearly indicating ill intent.

"Hey Wayne!"

"It was a pleasure to receive your call."

They still had to keep up appearances; after all, they had worked together before, and they couldn't afford to completely fall out.

Weinstein chuckled softly on the other end of the phone.

"Hey, you don't seem surprised by my call?"

More than that.

Chen Yu had already considered this situation while talking with Nolan and the others.

However, it happened much faster than he had imagined.

After hearing the voice from the other end of the phone, Liu Yifei tacitly kept silent.

At that moment, Weinstein called.

The real purpose behind it is probably easy to guess.

"We are all intelligent people, so I will not beat around the bush."

Weinstein's blunt tone revealed no emotion whatsoever.

"First of all, I want to congratulate you on the great success of the Joker in The Dark Knight."

"Secondly, I think with such a great influence, you should set your sights on the Oscar for Best Actor."

"After all, in my opinion, Bruce Lee absolutely deserves an Best Actor award."

Weinstein's eloquent words were always so beautiful.

"..."

Chen Yu couldn't help but sneer; he actually knew very well the purpose of Weinstein's call.

The film nominated for the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, "Doubt," is a suspense film produced by The Weinstein Company.

The original novel that inspired this film is quite famous.

Adapted from the Broadway play "Doubt," which won the 2005 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award.

To be precise, the script itself is quite excellent.

It's more of a moral thriller than a simple suspense film.

The greatest charm lies not in providing answers, but in successfully drawing the audience into the same dilemmas and reflections as the characters in the play.

In Chen Yu's memory, "Doubtful Child Abuse" was one of the most watched films during the awards season.

Whether it's the Golden Globe Awards or the Academy Awards.

It has received numerous nominations.

Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Screenplay.

This is enough to demonstrate that it received extremely high praise at the time, and that Weinstein was behind the scenes.

And putting all that aside, the nominee is Philip Seymour Holman.

The 2006 Oscar for Best Actor.

He is determined to win this award.

Both publicly and privately, Chen Yu had to admire their acting skills.

Meryl Streep and Philip Seymour Holman's on-screen chemistry is undoubtedly a classic moment in film history.

The two characters' several exchanges were characterized by sharp dialogue and intense tension.

It makes one hold their breath and concentrate.

Top actors sharing the stage, coupled with complex reflections on human nature and morality.

This work did indeed pose a significant threat to Chen Yu.

but--

Weinstein's true intentions were truly revealed.

This guy wields immense power in North America, and his Oscar PR skills are top-notch.

To achieve the goal, the means justify the means.

He was even willing to commit perjury at any cost in order to bring down his opponents.

They also manipulate media and public opinion narratives.

To be precise, his brilliant achievements can be described as numerous.

His public relations masterpiece was Shakespeare in Love in 1998.

They used every means at the time to make what was originally a lowbrow romantic comedy beat out the epic masterpiece "Saving Private Ryan" at the Oscars.

At the time, they vigorously spread negative information about "Saving Private Ryan" to the media.

They also questioned the level of violence following the Normandy landings.

The evolution of Oscar was entirely defined by his intervention.

It turned into a bloody, high-budget marketing war.

His public relations experience is top-notch.

However, it was also excessively dark, until it ultimately backfired on him.

As for now.

The reason he took the initiative to contact Chen Yu was undoubtedly because Chen Yu was currently very popular.

Weinstein was starting to panic.

He knew that even if he did public relations now, he might not be able to win the Best Supporting Actor award.

That's right.

Chen Yu's strength is simply too formidable.

These are no longer the opponents he faced in the past.

Now, Chen Yu can shake up the entire Hollywood with the flick of his finger.

He saw all of this.

and.

Two dogs fight, play off.

There's really no reason for the two of them to go against each other; the end result will undoubtedly be a lose-lose situation. After all, Oscar PR costs money.

It's obvious that Chen Yu is also trying to win over the male supporting actor.

He had noticed Warner's recent underhanded tactics, and if he wanted to solve the problem, he needed to address the root cause.

Otherwise, the costs will inevitably increase.

Seeing that Chen Yu remained silent for a long time, Weinstein's emotions were clearly affected.

"Chan, what do you think about this?"

"Perhaps you can go all out for the Oscar for Best Actor, after all, it is the highest honor, and I can help you!"

"As for the supporting roles, how about I take them?"

Weinstein has already put it bluntly.

He didn't like beating around the bush, and besides, he brought this up on his own initiative to show Chen Yu some kindness.

The two had worked together before, so no matter what, they were giving him face.

Of course, this was Weinstein's own idea.

Chen Yu clearly did not think so.

"Oh no."

“Wayne, I think you should know this.”

"Public relations with a movie star is many times more difficult than with a supporting actor. That's a movie star!"

Chen Yu shrugged indifferently.

That's right.

Chen Yu had absolutely no confidence that he could succeed.

Even getting shortlisted requires a massive financial investment, let alone winning an award.

"on the contrary."

"The Joker winning an award is, in my opinion, more realistic than Bruce Lee."

Therefore, he is determined to win this award as well.

To be precise, he only ever collaborated with Weinstein.

As for friendship, it's really not worth mentioning.

After all, this person has a significant moral stain on her reputation in later generations and is the subject of accusations by 80% of Hollywood actresses.

Chen Yu, of course, knew what was going to happen to him.

As a result, the two never had much interaction from beginning to end.

"Chan, listen to me—"

"Your current popularity and influence are sufficient. If you fixate on the award for the Joker, a supporting role, you may miss out on greater gains."

"You are a smart man."

"I don't think you'll make the wrong choice."

"An Oscar is your true calling. Your 'Grand Slam' of Best Actor awards is missing this piece, isn't it?"

Weinstein was clearly somewhat agitated, and he had obviously made the biggest concessions he could.

The path was laid out before Chen Yu, but he did not get the result he wanted.

"Thank you for your great support."

"However, there is an old Chinese saying: 'Do your best and leave the rest to fate.'"

"I've always preferred to let things take their natural course and I don't try to change anything intentionally."

"I will not let the interference of others affect my own ideas."

Chen Yu naturally disagreed with Weinstein's statement.

Not only that, he will also increase his public relations efforts.

Weinstein clearly sensed Chen Yu's thoughts, and a great deal of anxiety and unease enveloped him.

Hey! Chan.

"I think you should be able to understand the purpose of my visit. If you agree with what I'm saying, it will lay a solid foundation for our friendship and cooperation."

"Actor, I can help!"

Chen Yu could tell that Weinstein was clearly suppressing his anger.

only.

They were still trying to persuade Chen Yu.

"I'm sorry, Wayne."

"My decision will not be changed."

Chen Jin didn't want to lie to him either.

There's no need. Whether you offend him directly or he finds out later, the result will be the same!

Oh shit.

This idiot showed him absolutely no respect; he was practically ready to ignite his firepower.

"If there's nothing else, you can hang up now."

"I need to rest."

Chen Yu had already bluntly ordered them to leave, so there was no point in saying another word.

As soon as Chen Yu finished speaking, the phone went dead.

Snapped!
Weinstein threw his phone to the ground.

This damned Eastern clown no longer takes him seriously.

There was not a single response to his request.

It's important to know that his status in the entertainment industry is extremely prominent and unmatched.

As the most successful and influential Oscar campaign manager in Hollywood history, he has amassed over 300 Oscar nominations.

There are more than 80 Oscar statuettes.

Everyone who meets him is filled with awe, admiration, and dependence.

Even fear.

But today, a filmmaker from the East has completely broken his rules.

She refused his requests one after another.

"Fuck!"

"Who gave you the audacity?"

"Chan, do you really think you're God?"

Weinstein clenched his fists; under the force of his rage, his mind was completely in turmoil.

damn it.

He had no good way to get rid of this troublesome obstacle.

Chen Yu is now incredibly popular and well-known.

As for now——

The most he could do was buy some dirt on Chen Yu to smear him.

That's right.

This is one possible solution.

If Chen Yu can be influenced, the Oscars will definitely conduct a comprehensive analysis when selecting the Best Supporting Actor.

If there is any negative information about the applicant, it will naturally be rejected.

Just thinking about it made Weinstein's mood seem to calm down a bit.

Next, he will make Chen Yu pay the price he deserves.

Liu Yifei saw Chen Yu hang up the phone and looked over with concern.

"Honey, Weinstein probably won't let this go."

She had heard the entire conversation clearly. Even Warner would probably have to give this old scoundrel a wide berth.

"It doesn't matter."

"It won't cause too much of a stir."

In Chen Yu's view, Weinstein was certainly not all-powerful.

There are people outside people, and there are days outside the sky.

He can use any trick he has up his sleeve.

Hearing Chen Yu's words, Liu Yifei nodded, but she was still somewhat uneasy.

……

Huayi Brothers.

Wang Zhonglei was staring at the screen in front of him. Recently, the popularity of "The Dark Knight" had once again reached its peak.

It was clear that the trend had already been declining some time ago.

"Brother, are we just going to let Chen Yu run rampant like this?"

Wang Zhonglei clenched his fists.

It was obvious that Chen Yu had a very imposing presence.

So far, it seems that no force, whether in the Chinese entertainment industry or Hollywood, has been able to overpower him.

If this continues, won't it lead to chaos and rebellion?
"Are you confident that you can bring him down from his pedestal with just a few moves?"

Faced with Wang Zhongjun's question, Wang Zhonglei was speechless for a moment.

They hadn't taken this young man seriously before, but who would have thought he would rise to prominence so quickly?

"So, according to you, we're just going to let him trample on us like this?"

Wang Zhongjun picked up the pen in front of him and tapped it on the table.

The irregular sounds lingered in their minds, further intensifying the already irritating atmosphere.

Of course not.

If we let them grow unchecked, how will they have any chance to exist in the whole mainland?
perhaps.

Jingle Bell--

Wang Zhongjun's words were interrupted by the ringing of his cell phone. After seeing the caller ID, his expression immediately relaxed.

Why would this person call him first?! (End of Chapter)