Full-time actor

November 10, 2009, was the day filming of "Let the Bullets Fly" began.

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At the entrance of the Marriott Hotel in Beijing, countless media reporters had completely surrounded the entrance area.

They were extremely eager, wishing they could see Chen Yu and the others appear immediately.

It's worth noting that this event was a star-studded affair.

Putting aside Chen Yu, a big name in the industry, aren't Zhou Runfa and Ge You both exceptional individuals?
Just then, a Bugatti appeared in front of them.

After they realized what was happening, reporters swarmed over.

"Brother Yu, we usually see you as the absolute lead on the big screen. What special reason attracted you to play a supporting role in 'Let the Bullets Fly'?"

What is the most attractive aspect of the supporting character Hu Wan to you?

"What message do you hope to send to the industry or young actors through this selection?"

"..."

With cameras and microphones pointed at Chen Yu, all the media reporters threw out their questions.

Chen Yu couldn't help but feel somewhat helpless.

He still held Liu Yifei firmly in his hand.

After answering a few simple questions, the two went inside.

Jiang Wen's script this time can be described as very meticulous, and everyone can only get some information from a few words.

Just then, Jiang Wen, Han Sanpin, and the others walked over together.

"Here you are, Director Chen."

Jiang Wen greeted them, and most of the main creative team members of "Let the Bullets Fly" had arrived. As for the flashes from the surrounding cameras, they showed no sign of stopping.

Everyone looked at Chen Yu.

This superstar, surrounded by everyone, reached the pinnacle in just a few years.

From an unknown supporting actor, he has risen to become a near-A-list actor in Hollywood.

As for now.

I doubt anyone could rival Chen Yu's strength.

The group walked towards the venue of the Marriott Hotel in Beijing, led by Chen Yu and Jiang Wen. This level of prestige was extremely rare in the entire entertainment industry.

Everyone has arrived at the scene.

Clearly, everyone was dressed up in their finest attire.

Liu Yifei and Zhou Yun have become very close since "The Sun Also Rises". Their relationship has grown much closer since then.

The others moved closer to Chen Yu's direction.

They've already said most of the words of praise last week, and now all they need to do is prepare for the upcoming press conference.

"coming!"

Everyone greeted each other and then walked towards the venue.

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"This is a book written in sharp language about Chinese society, history, and national character."

"It embodies revolution, fairness, and rights. Where will the bullets fly? The answer lies in the heart of every viewer."

"I think everyone will be able to understand this movie."

Jiang Wen was sitting on the stage, speaking eloquently.

In fact, his original intention in making this film was simply to achieve the goal of "making money while standing tall".

The box office failure of "The Sun Also Rises" led to accusations of arrogance and complacency against him at the time.

This is why Jiang Wen eventually came up with the idea of ​​making a movie that would be loved by audiences.

Chen Yu looked at Jiang Wen in front of him.

In his view, Jiang Wen has never defined himself as such.

He is often more clear-headed than many others.

As everyone listened to Jiang Wen's speech, they realized that all the main cast and crew members had arrived, and everyone was able to speak freely.

The media reporters were equally excited.

Cui Yongyuan appeared on the left side of the venue. As the host for today, his eloquence has already earned him a thumbs up.

"A lot of people."

"I didn't see this many people when I went to the stock trading hall a few days ago."

As soon as these words came out.

Those present couldn't help but laugh. After all, it was a hot period for the stock market, and Cui Yongyuan's description of the huge crowd at the press conference as a stock trading hall was indeed much funnier than starting the event directly.

"Ado."

"Now let's select a few reporters to ask questions. If you have any questions today, you can ask the main creators and actors of 'Let the Bullets Fly'."

Upon hearing Choi Yong-won's words, the media reporters in the audience instantly erupted in cheers.

China News Network was the first to ask a question.

"Director Jiang, what is the purpose of the feathers on the poster?"

All eyes were fixed on the center of the venue.

There was a bullet with a feather trailing behind it on the poster, which attracted a lot of attention.

The silver bullets and white feathers create a rather absurd visual effect.

Faced with the questions from everyone, Jiang Wen hesitated for a moment.

"A feather is just a feather; it has no special purpose."

Most people would believe this statement, but Jiang Wen's thinking is more unconventional than many others, so it naturally carries a special meaning.

As a reborn individual, Chen Yu was naturally aware of this matter.

This poster was originally an international concept poster, which is why it attracted everyone's attention and was later regarded as a classic.

It's entirely because he used minimalist visual imagery to accurately summarize the profound philosophy of "Let the Bullets Fly".

Feathers support the bullet.

This absurd scene undoubtedly uses cleverness to overcome force and achieve great results with minimal effort, symbolizing Jiang Wen's creative approach of wrapping a serious core in humor.

With the lightness of a feather, it can deflect the weight of a bullet.

This poster has also become an indispensable legend.

Clearly, Jiang Wen did not want to delve deeper into this issue.

He doesn't want anyone to understand his creative intentions before his work is shown to the audience.

So they just laughed it off and brushed the issue off.

Chen Yu couldn't help but chuckle.

In fact, today's launch press conference was full of mishaps.

Jiang Wen had already devised a countermeasure against Zhang Weiping's attempt to steal media reporters' resources, so much so that the press conference, which was supposed to start at 10 a.m., was dragged out until 4 p.m.

To be fair, Jiang Wen's handling of this matter was somewhat cunning.

Perhaps Zhang Weiping's idea is rather simple; he undoubtedly just wants to share media resources.

Unfortunately, he ran into a tough opponent who didn't give him that chance.

As Jiang Wen finished speaking, the media reporters present all turned their attention to where Chen Yu was.

Everyone was looking forward to his next conversation.

only.

In the current situation, the order of importance is definitely different.

The conversation between the three main characters had only just begun, and it would definitely be a while before it was Chen Yu's turn.

Liu Yifei sat in the audience watching Chen Yu on stage.

Her heart and soul were only focused on the person in front of her; whatever he did made her feel at ease.

The microphone was handed to Ge You's location.

Mr. Ge cleared his throat and was shocked to see so many media reporters in front of him when he looked down at the audience.

Recalling the first time I met Chen Yu, it was during the filming of the movie "Kala is a Dog." At that time, Chen Yu still had a youthful innocence on his face, and his words and actions revealed the naivety of someone who had just graduated from school. In just a few short years, he has already overshadowed everyone present.

The reason why so many media reporters are present in the audience today is undoubtedly related to Chen Yu.

"Mr. Ge, are there any action scenes in the movie 'Let the Bullets Fly'?"

Faced with this problem.

Ge You really thought about it seriously, and then answered:
"No, I was just running around in the mountains."

"That doesn't count as an action scene, does it?"

After answering subconsciously, Ge You looked at Jiang Wen's location again.

"Wait, I remember there was a time when Jiang Wen bent over and messed with me."

"Is this considered an action scene?"

Upon hearing this, everyone present couldn't help but laugh.

There was simply no way for anyone to put the images back together.

"So, Mr. Ge, what is the main storyline in this film?"

"Me? I play a conman who gets intercepted by bandit Jiang Wen and taken to the town where Chow Yun-fat is the boss—"

"He made this up; don't believe it."

Jiang Wen suddenly interrupted Ge You's conversation, which showed that Jiang Wen's secrecy was truly outrageous.

Even though filming is about to begin, they still don't give anyone a single chance to know.

Cui Yongyuan couldn't help but laugh.

"I can't say who the female lead is, and I can't say what the plot is, but I think it should be a suspense film."

"It might even be an educational film."

Clearly, despite Jiang Wen's tight control, Cui Yongyuan possessed a strong thirst for knowledge.

The two have been engaged in a tug-of-war since the press conference began, with the main goal of trying to pry out the storyline of "Let the Bullets Fly".

The people on the field burst into laughter.

With Cui Yongyuan as the host, it felt like being at the Spring Festival Gala.

Next up was Chow Yun-fat's speech, and the celebrities present had already earned his complete respect.

The fact that Jiang Wen was able to invite Chow Yun-fat, Ge You, and Chen Yu to this film crew also proves his status in the entertainment industry.

"Can you talk about Chow Yun-fat's role this time?"

The topic was then turned to Chow Yun-fat.

The latter nodded, clearly continuing his usual big brother demeanor, and looked quite charismatic.

"I didn't do any comedy this time; I basically gave him all the humor."

"As for my general role, I should be the boss in the city, and both sides are afraid of me."

As soon as Chow Yun-fat spoke.

This clearly gave Cui Yongyuan a breakthrough.

"Brother Chow, does this mean that Ge You's acting skills are limited and he can only act in comedies?"

Chen Yu sat on the stage.

Fortunately, he has a high threshold for laughter, otherwise he would have been driven to the brink of collapse by Choi Won-yong.

Asking this question in front of everyone is clearly provocative.

However, the launch event has always been like this, with a relaxed and interactive atmosphere being the most fundamental theme.

"No, no, if I take his job, how will he survive?"

"Besides, Jiang Wen didn't put me in charge of the comedy this time. If he had asked me to do the comedy, the check would have had to have four more zeros on it."

These words brought the topic to a fever pitch.

Cui Yongyuan's questions are always tinged with humor, never seeming too presumptuous, and he manages to break the rigid routine by asking follow-up questions and provoking people appropriately.

Plus.

Each question revolves around the three main actors, making it more acceptable to the audience.

"I have another question I would like to ask Chen Yu."

When his name was suddenly called, Chen Yu immediately snapped out of his daze.

"In your opinion, which of these three Best Actor winners has the strongest presence?"

The three people being referred to are obviously Chow Yun-fat, Jiang Wen, and Ge You.

These were all people who had worked with Chen Yu before; this question was clearly a trap set for Chen Yu.

"Hey! Why are you asking Director Chen this question?"

"Everyone respectfully calls Chow Yun-fat 'Brother Fat,' Ge You 'Uncle Ge,' and they always call me Jiang Wen. Doesn't that prove the point?"

Jiang Wen's words made Chen Yu laugh.

This answer undoubtedly saved him from an awkward situation, and it was also delivered in such a humorous way.

The media reporters in the audience burst into laughter from time to time. After a brief pause, everyone's attention was focused on Chen Yu's location.

This youngest Best Actor winner is already the idol everyone looks forward to.

Especially after the recent Golden Rooster Awards, they stole the show.

Cui Yongyuan looked at Chen Yu in front of him. Compared to his previous collaboration with Chen Yu at the Spring Festival Gala, Chen Yu was now full of vigor and high spirits.

He is definitely one of the best among everyone.

"Yu Ge's participation in the role of 'Let the Bullets Fly' has been met with a lot of controversy."

All eyes turned to Chen Yu.

That's undeniable. After all, someone who has already won the Grand Slam of Best Actor awards is suddenly going to invest in and act in a small supporting role in a movie.

It seems unbelievable in any situation.

"I'd like to ask you a question—"

"What insights does Brother Yu have about his role? What part does he play in the entire work?"

Cui Yongyuan was quite curious.

Especially with the three main characters unwilling to reveal any spoilers, this has only heightened the anticipation of the media and Choi Won-yong.

Chen Yu took the microphone in his hand.

His gaze swept across the audience, and everyone's expectant eyes fell on their location.

"I think this movie is very fun and interesting."

"It can be said to be a work that combines gangsters, legends, science and education, and love. Our Director Jiang's work is naturally not a vulgar thing."

Jiang Wen secretly gave a thumbs up after hearing Chen Yu's words.

This undoubtedly praises him without revealing any content from his work.

In comparison, Chen Yu did not give a clear answer, but he aroused the strong curiosity of the media reporters and hosts.

This press conference for the start of filming yielded absolutely no useful information from the actors.

It was as if everyone had made a prior agreement.

"It seems that everyone signed a confidentiality agreement before the opening ceremony, and no information was leaked."

"I really did my best this time."

Cui Yongyuan looked helplessly at the media reporters present. This was exactly Jiang Wen's usual style. Just like when they were filming "The Sun Also Rises," they kept quiet about the plot even after the film had been released.

The final result—

That's why people don't understand the metaphors in "The Sun Also Rises".

The work is definitely a good one, but whether you can understand it or not is another matter.

The media reporters then asked several questions, mostly about the work itself and Chen Yu.

The others were already used to it.

After all, Chen Yu is currently a top star in the entertainment industry! (End of Chapter)