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The audition scene for "Joker".

Several invited actors participated in the role-playing of this work.

To them.

The success of The Dark Knight has made any subsequent Joker-related projects highly anticipated.

They were eager to take on a complex and distinctive role in this film.

This will also help their careers.

Chen Yu looked at Alec Baldwin in front of him, who was also present at the audition.

Thoughts drift away.

In the previous life, the movie "Joker" did not actually have a large-scale public audition.

Joaquin Phoenix was arguably the only actor the director had in mind and had already decided on for the role of the Joker.

only.

In this life, Chen Yu's rebirth caused a change in the original trajectory.

Besides.

Robert De Niro, Frances Conroy, and Zazie Beetz were also invited to star.

Before casting, Chen Yu did include these candidates in his plans.

Comparatively speaking, they are indeed the most suitable candidates.

This does not mean that others have no chance at all.

and so--

Chen Yu chose to hold auditions for "Joker" because it was someone he would be acting opposite, so it was good to be careful in his selection.

Seeing that Alec Baldwin had finished his performance, Chen Yu did not react much.

The actor who was originally cast as Thomas Wayne in the previous life withdrew due to scheduling conflicts.

Chen Yu had a fairly deep impression of him.

Alec Baldwin's career is quite remarkable, as an actor who holds a pivotal position in the North American film and television industry.

In 2003, he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "The Cooler".

His starring roles in "The Hunt for Red October" and "Beetlejuice" have received widespread acclaim.

Besides.

In later generations, he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and hosted the 82nd Academy Awards ceremony.

It can be said that his professional career was equally brilliant.

"Hey, Chan."

"Is there anything that satisfies you?"

Seeing that Nolan had asked the question first, Chen Yu smiled.

"Sure."

"The acting is very immersive."

Nolan noticed the notebook in front of Chen Yu, which contained special annotations and records for each character.

Chen Yu has always been quite serious about his work.

at this time.

Robert De Niro appeared in the audition room.

He didn't exchange many pleasantries; the moment he entered, one could already sense the change in his aura.

Perhaps due to the marks left by age, this elderly man exuded an aura different from that of ordinary auditionees.

“Oh! Robert.”

"You can begin your performance now."

Although the two had not collaborated much before, Nolan still held this highly respected actor in high esteem.

"I may have to make a request."

Robert De Niro's words made everyone in the room look up.

"Could I act opposite Chan?"

To know.

When he received the script, he had already thought through all the scenes.

He can say frankly that Maurice Franklin is a perfect fit for this role.

Based on the needs of the person in front of you.

Nolan and the others looked at Chen Yu, naturally needing his personal consent.

In fact, as the protagonist of this play, Chen Yu does allow the auditionees to better immerse themselves in the role.

"of course."

Chen Yu nodded, probably already guessing the role Robert De Niro wanted to try.

"do you know?"

“These past few weeks have been tough for me, Morrie.”

The crowd was stunned; before they could even react, Chen Yu had already gotten into character.

Especially that bitter smile just now.

It completely conveys his helplessness and despair.

"Ever since I—"

"After killing those three Wall Street bastards."

Chen Yu shook his head.

His legs trembled rapidly, an instinctive reaction stemming from fear of the unknown.

With an almost maniacal smile on his face, he showed everyone his madness at that moment.

Liu Yifei sat beside him.

If the person in front of her wasn't her boyfriend, she would definitely choose to keep her distance.

After all, this feeling is somewhat frightening.

It was downright hysterical.

"Okay, I'm still waiting for the laughs."

It must be said that Robert De Niro's takeover was remarkably smooth.

This made Nolan raise an eyebrow.

Putting everything else aside, Robert De Niro took this film very seriously.

"There were no funny parts."

Chen Yu's voice suddenly turned low, and the wild laughter that had just been on his face vanished.

"This is not a joke."

"Are you serious?"

Robert De Niro’s tone carried a hint of flippancy.

"You mean you killed those three young men on the subway?"

"uh-huh."

Why should we believe you?

Chen Yu shook his head, and the person sitting next to him couldn't help but stare directly at where he was.

He wasn't wearing any makeup.

But it just feels like he's already wearing the clown's mask.

"I have nothing left to lose now."

"Nothing can hurt me anymore."

His tone became somber, and everyone couldn't help but give Chen Yu a thumbs up.

He can change the tone of his every word at will.

"Stop playing the victim, Arthur."

"You sound like you're making excuses for killing those young people."

"I can tell you very clearly that not everyone is trash."

Robert De Niro looked into Chen Yu's eyes with a contemptuous and arrogant gaze, as if he were looking at trash.

“But you’re a bastard, Morrie.”

"Me? How am I a bastard?"

The standoff between the two had clearly escalated to such an extent that the entire room was in a state of extreme silence, with neither of them saying anything more.

I quietly watched as the two people went back and forth.

Most of the people present had already read the Joker script thoroughly, and some were even a little terrified, wondering if Chen Yu would actually pull out a gun next.

As for now.

Robert De Niro continues to produce output.

He belittled the person in front of him to nothing. Chen Yu's face showed an expression that seemed both restrained and insane.

"..."

The sound stopped suddenly.

Chen Yu subconsciously clapped.

The others present also stood up.

The audience cheered!

They naturally understood what Chen Yu meant.

So far, Robert De Niro is the only person who has elicited such a strong reaction from Chen Yu.

same.

The scenes between the two were truly refreshing.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Robert."

Chen Yu's eyes were quite sincere, and the latter nodded earnestly in return.

this moment.

Their eyes were filled with admiration.

Liu Yifei sat to the side, knowing she could learn a lot from attending Warner's auditions, especially from the intense acting between Chen Yu and Robert De Niro.

Every word and action.

This is enough to demonstrate their strength.

The audition went smoothly, perhaps because Chen Yu was there to help, which made things much easier.

End of day's work.

Liu Yifei and Chen Yu returned to the hotel.

I declined Nolan's invitation to the party, since these foreigners tend to get carried away when they're having fun, and if I went, they'd probably cause a ruckus for three days and three nights.

There is time.

Chen Yu and Liu Yifei would be better off going back to get some rest.

Now a big problem has been solved.

Compared to the stumbling and bumpy journey of the previous life, it took a long time just to prepare for filming and release the film.

In this life, I have clearly taken many detours.

As for now.

The media reporters, who had been staking out the area for an entire day without getting any information, were naturally not going to give up so easily.

They racked their brains.

After returning home, I prepared a press release based on the few words and pictures I had seen that day.

The sooner you catch this kind of news, the better.

For them, popularity equals money.

Although there is no useful information, Chen Yu's appearance at Warner today is an important signal.

All of a sudden.

The news spread like wildfire online.

People have long been paying close attention to this matter, and they are unwilling to let go of any clues.

after all--

Everyone is looking forward to the effect this movie will have.

[An adventure outside the DC Universe: On-site at the Joker audition!]

[Chen Yu and his girlfriend Liu Yifei appeared at Warner Bros., possibly taking on a new dark role!]

[A battle of titans! The true ambition behind big names "lowering their fees" to squeeze into the Joker cast!]

[The triumph of "Joker": It has become one of Hollywood's most watched films!]

【…】

Countless people are waiting.

In the current situation, being able to participate in "Joker" is already considered the highest honor.

Whether they are movie fans or netizens.

Even manga fans have reached a near-fanatical level.

Compared to the boycott when "The Dark Knight" was just about to start filming, now everyone is eager for the movie to be made as soon as possible so that they can more directly experience Chen Yu's strength.

"Oh! That's the Joker!"

"Why so serious?"

"Looking forward to the surprises this Eastern clown will bring."

"When will the cast be announced? I can't wait!"

"Believe me! This will definitely be a phenomenal work."

Netizens are already eager to express their opinions.

Although some people still have doubts, they only make up a minority.

after all--

Chen Yu's influence is already deeply rooted in everyone's hearts.

No one could refuse Chen Yu.

He has already reached the top of the world and has become a truly prestigious brand.

Liu Yifei scrolled through her phone.

They were enjoying their last moments of leisure.

You should know that there will likely be even more things to do after returning to China this time.

Leisurely rest time is probably gone forever.

buzzing.

Chen Yu had just come out of the bathroom when the phone rang.

At this time? Who would contact him?
So far, there shouldn't be any major issues in China that require his attention.

With Yang Lu in charge, most matters, big and small, can be handled.

He then took the phone.

Chen Yu then noticed the caller ID on the screen.

He casually pressed the answer button.

An aged voice came from the other end, its tone clearly tinged with excitement.

Hey boy!

"Chan, are you resting already?"

Upon hearing this question, Chen Yu was both amused and exasperated.

This is clearly a rhetorical question.

After all, how could he possibly answer the phone if he were asleep?
"I just finished work and haven't had a break yet."

"Jill, what's up with calling at this hour?"

Chen Yu was already aware of the other party's intentions.

That's right.

Gilles Jacob, as the chairman of the Cannes International Film Festival, calling Chen Yu at this time clearly indicates that he has something to inform him of.

"You must have already guessed why I'm here."

"congratulations!"

"Your work, The Grand Budapest Hotel, has been shortlisted."

"On behalf of the organizers, I'm here to invite you to the 62nd Cannes International Film Festival."

Liu Yifei raised an eyebrow.

I was pleasantly surprised when I heard that.

Although it was something she had expected, since Chen Yu had already given her a signal before, hearing this answer still made her ecstatic.

"I'm really happy."

"Actually, according to the procedure, it should be Fremo who makes the relevant contact."

"However, I wanted to inform you of this good news as soon as possible."

The 79-year-old chairman of the organizing committee has always been a man of great humanistic spirit.

Like Marco Müller, he highly values ​​Chinese-language films.

Not only that.

He has also publicly expressed his appreciation for Chinese-language films on numerous occasions.

In Chen Yu's view, he was also a respectable elder.

After all, during his tenure, nothing particularly outrageous ever happened.

"Thank you!"

"This news will make tonight even more wonderful."

Jill Jacob's laughter came through the phone.

"I'm also looking forward to your arrival. Perhaps you could bring your girlfriend a few days earlier."

"Come to Cannes and experience the local culture and customs."

Chen Yu readily agreed.

Think about it this way.

He had been busy in Cannes but didn't have much time to explore.

Seeing that Liu Yifei was listening intently, perhaps it wouldn't be a bad idea to take her out for some fun beforehand.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, the two hung up the phone.

Gil Jacob was quite fond of Chen Yu, this young man.

Let’s not talk about anything else for now.

His achievements have long surpassed those of many filmmakers.

especially.

The news that has been making headlines online these past few days.

Being in the entertainment industry, everyone naturally pays close attention to news from the film industry.

This Grand Slam Best Actor winner has indeed stirred up the entire film industry.

Especially this time.

The script for "Joker" was actually written by him independently.

That alone was enough to impress Gil Jacob.

As for Chen Yu...

After hanging up the phone, he fell into deep thought.

The 2009 Cannes Film Festival can be considered a highlight for Chinese-language films.

There are several works that have been shortlisted.

This generation from the previous life.

The works of directors Li An, Johnnie To, Cai Mingliang, and Lou Ye have been shortlisted for the main competition.

At the time, it was truly a highly anticipated event! (End of Chapter)