Full-time actor

After several days of silence, the day finally came for the start of filming for "Joker".

Early in the morning.

Chen Yu had finished packing and was ready to head to the filming location of "Joker," a phenomenal film from his previous life that was about to see new developments.

After leaving the hotel, Chen Yu drove away immediately.

Nolan did not come to pick him up today, but instead made a special trip to the film set ahead of time.

This made Chen Yu feel somewhat ashamed of himself.

After the Joker project was approved, Nolan handled almost all the preparations before filming began.

Even though he was just a producer, he still arranged everything in great detail.

Perhaps every director cherishes the characters in their films.

Nolan poured all his heart and soul into the film "The Dark Knight," and as a spin-off of the Joker, he was equally dedicated to it.

As for this Joker, apart from the change in the lead actor, most of the other actors are the same as those in the previous film.

Perhaps only the original cast can truly capture the essence of the experience.

Thoughts came back.

The car had come to a smooth stop at the entrance of the film set.

The first scene of "Joker" is set in Newark, New Jersey, where the necessary sense of poverty is preserved, which is more in line with the setting of Gotham City in the film.

"Here he comes! Chan!"

Zazie Beetz waved excitedly, and everyone else present looked over.

"Chan, do you know what? I'm inexplicably excited right now."

Nolan was the first to walk over and greet Chen Yu.

This is not true.

He's even more excited now than when he started filming "The Dark Knight".

When they were filming "The Dark Knight," everything was still unknown to them.

Whether or not we can achieve good results is completely out of our control.

But now.

The Dark Knight undoubtedly garnered everyone's attention, and naturally, there are even higher expectations for the success of the Joker spin-off.

A group of people gathered around and greeted them.

After the reading session and the dinner that day, everyone had become quite familiar with each other, so there was no need for a period of adjustment.

"I now declare that filming for 'Joker' has officially begun!"

Simplify the complex.

Even the most basic opening ceremony was not carried out.

As Chen Yu shouted these words, the crowd cheered.

No media reporters were invited to this launch ceremony, so there was no need for the usual Q&A session.

The main filming locations for "Joker" were New York City and the surrounding urban areas.

The next few months will be spent here.

In comparison, Chen Yu was quite familiar with the locations of every scene in the movie "Joker".

Aside from scouting locations with Nolan when I first arrived in New York, it was also due to watching movies in my previous life.

When the decision was made to film "Joker", those scenes had already appeared in Chen Yu's mind.

Whether it's Arthur's apartment, the clown steps, or Arkham State Hospital.

Chen Yu already knew the specific locations that appeared in the movie by heart.

Without any complicated pre-shoot preparations, after Chen Yu announced the start of filming, everyone went to the dressing room to begin their makeup and styling.

"Are you ready?"

Nolan looked at Chen Yu, whose makeup was already complete, with exaggerated red lips and a circle of black paint around them.

The eyes are painted with blue-green triangular blocks.

As for the nose, it features the classic clown's red round nose.

Everything looked so ridiculous and laughable.

"Sure."

Chen Yu raised an eyebrow. Next, they would be performing their first scene of the day.

A monologue by Chen Yu.

"Lighting, photography, and sound recording preparation."

"Joker, Day 1, Scene 1, Action."

Nolan's voice echoed throughout the entire crew, and in an instant, all the staff were ready to go.

The camera focuses on Chen Yu's location, and Chen Yu's first scene in "The Joker" officially begins.

Robert De Niro looked at the young man in front of him.

The pale white paint on his face made him look weathered and worn.

As Nolan gave the order to start filming, Chen Yu's aura changed when we looked over.

This is not the first time Nolan has collaborated with Chen Yu.

I understand his current reaction.

Once this guy gets into character, he becomes exactly like a character in a movie.

Chen Yu was wearing a worn-out gray-white shirt, and his makeup was so heavy that it was impossible to discern his expression.

Rough fingers held a brush, applying scarlet paint to the corners of his mouth with each stroke.

Until the corners of his mouth curved slightly.

The entire movement was mechanical and numb, like an emotionless machine.

Realizing that the corners of his mouth were turning down, Chen Yu quickly made a smiling face.

The forced, insincere smile he gave off shocked everyone watching him through the monitors.

only--

The smile didn't last long.

The feeling of being forced to smile caused him immense pain, and the prolonged self-suppression and pretense only exacerbated his inner suffering.

His expression gradually turned serious.

His gaze remained fixed on the mirror in front of him.

next second.

He hooked both hands tightly around the corners of his mouth, forming a smiling arc.

This cycle of pulling and tugging continues.

Smiling at the same time, crying at the same time.

Until he curved his lips into an extremely bizarre arc.

Only then did everyone realize that dark blue paint had fallen onto the middle of his eyelids, mixed with tears and flowing down to the corners of his mouth.

He suddenly pulled his hand back during the back-and-forth pulling.

Her makeup was now a blurry mess, tears and the rough action had shattered everything.

This is what it feels like!

Nolan couldn't help but give a thumbs up; no one else could pull off a performance as captivating as Chen Yu.

This scene has absolutely no dialogue.

He only relied on his eyes, expressions, and movements to complete the scene, yet Chen Yu was able to portray it with such meticulous detail.

Indeed, some people are born to act.

"OK!"

Although the first scene was short, it required Chen Yu to portray the emotional facade of extreme repression and the sense of being on the verge of collapse.

Chen Yu undoubtedly brought this state to its fullest potential.

The forced smile and the uncontrollable tears must be captured with extreme precision.

Putting everything else aside, Chen Yu's ability to achieve such perfect accuracy is truly exhilarating.

Upon hearing the signal to end the session, staff members rushed to Chen Yu's side to help touch up her makeup.

As for Chen Yu, he went to the monitor.

To be honest, having Nolan around really puts him at ease.

After all, it would be good to have a professional by his side when he needs to film.

Nolan, in particular, knows this film inside and out.

Everything was just right.

"Your performance just now was absolutely divine, especially the way you looked at your reflection in the mirror."

“I completely understand your emotional tipping point.”

Nolan praised it without reservation.

Chen Yu smiled; he was already used to Nolan's praise.

Back when they were filming "The Dark Knight," Nolan was generous in praising any actor who gave an outstanding performance.

First, on set. Nolan is someone who strives for perfection, and coupled with the emotional value and recognition he expresses, he is a perfectly qualified admirer.

Next, they will move to outdoor shooting, specifically the scene where Arthur plays the clown and tries to attract customers.

only.

Here, a group of thugs took away his billboard and beat him up.

This incident marked the beginning of his terrible life and caused his entire life to take a turn for the worse.

***
"Kenny Music Store is closing down and having a clearance sale."

"Leave not a single piece behind!"

Chen Yu was jumping around energetically at the entrance of Kenny Music Store, sporting a green afro, and his movements and expressions were quite comical.

As for his clothes, they were covered in patches.

The makeup on her face became increasingly heavy, and when the camera zoomed out, it even looked somewhat eerie.

He just kept jumping like that.

He greeted each passerby warmly.

"Get him!"

"What's wrong with your shoes, man?"

"This outfit is quite nice!"

"If you really want to become a clown, at least you can become a human billboard, right?"

The surrounding noise began to increase as a group of thugs knocked the advertising board out of Chen Yu's hand.

The sudden turn of events clearly startled Chen Yu.

He instinctively reached out to pick up the fallen billboard.

This item costs money, and if it is damaged or lost, the cost will be deducted from his salary.

With this in mind, my movements became extremely urgent.

"stop!"

"Run! We have to run!"

The group of thugs picked up the advertising board on the ground, completely ignoring Chen Yu, who looked terrified behind them.

He suddenly ran towards a distant location.

"Kyle, let's go!"

"I got the sign."

"Stop, please."

Despite Chen Yu's pleas, the thugs simply ran quickly towards the front, completely ignoring the bustling traffic on the street.

"Come and chase me, clown."

He provoked them while raising his middle finger.

The thugs' words and actions were full of sarcasm; in their eyes, the clown behind them was merely a tool for their amusement.

Chen Yu ignored the speeding car.

He was single-mindedly focused on catching up with those thugs.

The sound of horns began to blare continuously, and the whole scene became extremely chaotic and noisy.

"Stop them."

"Please help me stop them, they took my billboard."

Chen Yu shouted at the top of his lungs, but his pleas did not elicit any pity from anyone.

The people on both sides of the street watched this ridiculous situation with indifference.

To them, there is no reason to pity a clown.

"You bunch of bastards."

Chen Yu followed them until they turned into a small alley.

He finally arrived in front of the group of thugs, panting heavily.

Before he could catch his breath, a thug grabbed the advertising board and slammed it on him.

The billboard shattered.

Chen Yu was thrown to the ground as a result.

Laughter echoed in my ears.

"Come on! Kill him!"

The thugs swarmed over and kicked at Chen Yu's position.

bang bang bang-

Several thugs stepped on Chen Yu's clothes with their shoes, and the latter covered his head, completely unable to resist.

"Stop."

Chen Yu's command caused everyone present to stop what they were doing.

Even Nolan couldn't help but feel a little puzzled.

"Hey! Chan."

Is there a problem?

When faced with Nolan's question, Chen Yu made a gesture and then turned to look at the group of thugs behind him.

"There's no need to restrain yourself."

"In your eyes, this clown is nothing more than a helpless guy."

“You have absolutely no need to have any reservations.”

"When filming, you must immerse yourself in the scene to give the audience the best visual experience."

Chen Yu shrugged, as if he were sharing acting techniques with everyone.

The group of thugs in front of them looked at each other in bewilderment.

This is a global superstar whose every word can shake the entertainment industry both domestically and internationally.

They naturally had to hold back a bit.

Furthermore, they were already used to filming such scenes as extras, and they only accepted fake fights or camera tricks from actors of all levels.

Nobody wants to get injured while filming.

but.

The person in front of me was clearly very serious about this request.

"There is no need to feel any burden."

"Under the premise of complete safety and control, we naturally want to present the most realistic beating possible."

Overall, it was already a stroke of luck for these people to be able to work with Chen Yu on a film.

They had to perform as perfectly as possible in every step, hoping to catch Chen Yu's eye.

As for now.

As the director-in-chief, they certainly couldn't refuse such a request.

The other actors present noticed this and couldn't help but turn to look at Nolan. After noticing his nonchalant expression, they could probably understand that this was not the first time Chen Yu had made such a request.

When "Better Days" was released, they went to the cinema to watch it.

Every beating inside was a brutal, visceral experience.

As for the press releases from media reporters, they also marketed Chen Yu's extreme dedication to acting.

Based on.

People naturally developed a sense of admiration for Chen Yu.

Perhaps this is the real reason why he was able to dominate the international film and television industry in such a short period of time.

"OK."

"Then do as I say."

Chen Yu nodded to the group of thugs in front of him, and their expressions became relatively serious after receiving his instructions.

"continue."

Nolan waved, and the staff beside him were already in their positions.

"Come on! This guy is too weak."

"I can't do anything."

"Harder! Harder! Let us kill him!"

The voices of several thugs echoed around, and Zazie Beetz couldn't help but feel a little ashamed as she looked at the scene before her.

They're really going all out!

The sounds of the beating were particularly jarring.

They clearly weren't holding back.

As for Chen Yu, he curled up on the ground like a boiled shrimp, letting the thugs beat him violently.

To this-

There was absolutely nothing we could do. (End of Chapter)