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The camera gradually zoomed out, revealing Chen Yu's entire body on the monitor.

He trembled involuntarily, trying to alleviate the pain through deep breathing.

She placed her hands on her stomach.

The physical pain constantly reminded him of what he had been going through.

Humiliation turned into anger, his beliefs gradually crumbled, and Arthur lost all feeling for this absurd society.

Ring ring—

As the phone rang, Chen Yu casually picked it up.

It's Liu Yifei.

It seems they've already taken a break over there.

"I'm so envious, you and your girlfriend are so happy!"

The makeup artist beside Chen Yu was helping her remove her makeup, and couldn't help but tease her when she noticed the note on her phone.

Chen Yu smiled and answered the call directly.

"Honey~"

"Hope filming goes smoothly! Was the first day of filming tiring?"

Liu Yifei's soft voice came from the other end of the phone. Perhaps it was the encouragement from his lover that made Chen Yu's pain disappear.

"Not tired."

"What about over there?"

Chen Yu said softly, "If Liu Yifei saw what just happened, she would probably be heartbroken for a long time."

In the mirror.

The heavy face paint had faded, replaced by a slightly tired look in Chen Yu's eyes.

His next scene will be a meeting with a psychologist, which is not a simple confiding session, but a probing and plea for help.

A society on the verge of collapse sends out a final cry for help to what it sees as its lifeline.

But in the end—

All that was left for him was ineffective communication.

Not long after.

The call to assemble came from Liu Yifei's side. Even though they were reluctant to part with this brief moment of tenderness, the two of them still had to complete their respective tasks.

As for this side...

After Chen Yu confirmed the scene, Nolan was already fully prepared.

"Isn't this pace a bit too fast? Can you handle it?"

Nolan had to admire Chen Yu's dedication.

Even with two scenes completed in one take, I was still able to observe my own shortcomings during filming.

Besides.

Once inside the monitor's field of view, one can immediately get into the zone.

This made Nolan even somewhat doubt whether Chen Yu had a program that belonged to him alone.

otherwise--

How does he manage to make everything proceed smoothly and systematically?

"of course."

Time is tight and tasks are heavy.

They don't have much time to waste.

If the shooting quality can be guaranteed, Chen Yu naturally hopes that the shooting time can be shortened.

"Don't worry about me."

"The early scenes were easy for me."

Chen Yu shrugged.

Nolan naturally believed him; this guy had set a record for climbing buildings with his bare hands, and today's scenes were a piece of cake for him.

The worry in his eyes reappeared.

"Those guys were a bit rough; are you feeling unwell anywhere?"

Nolan does indeed advocate for "making a fake act real".

But even he found the force of those people just now to be brutal.

But Chen Yu was a theatrical fanatic.

His demands on acting reached an extreme level of obsession, to the point that the scene just now was completely realistic, with every punch landing hard.

"No."

Seeing Chen Yu say this, Nolan didn't press further. This was why he enjoyed working with Chen Yu.

If it were any other artist, rules would probably have been established long ago.

"Shall we continue?"

Nolan's voice came through, and Chen Yu nodded.

After the filming assistant announced the start of filming, all departments were in their positions.

Everyone was on high alert.

After watching these two scenes, I have a clear understanding of Chen Yu and Nolan's meticulousness.

No matter what you say.

It was an absolute honor for them to work with these two prominent figures.

Sharon Washington cleared her throat.

Next, she will act alongside Chen Yu as a psychological counselor.

Even before the play began, she felt a sense of pressure.

Having just watched Chen Yu film the entire process, the natural and seamless acting left her speechless; every frame was breathtaking.

It's worth noting that Sharon Washington has been working in the entertainment industry for many years.

She has starred in numerous blockbuster films.

He had already been recognized as a powerful supporting actor since 1995 when he participated in the filming of "Die Hard 3".

She has worked with countless superstars, but this is the first time she has felt pressured.

"Hey! Shalong."

How are you doing on your end?

Sharon Washington nodded when she heard Nolan's question.

The crew members are on high alert.

With just one order from Chen Yu, they would return to their respective battlefields.

Chen Yu changed his clothes and came out of the dressing room, his entire demeanor completely different from before.

"Lights, camera ready."

The staff member made a gesture to Chen Yu.

They are not in a private clinic, but in a social mental health office operated by a social welfare agency and provided by the city of Gotham for the underprivileged.

Here.

This will be the most crucial scene in the entire movie.

Arthur was completely abandoned here, and the indifference of the psychologist was undoubtedly the last straw that broke him.

"Action!"

Nolan gave the order, his gaze falling on the monitor in front of him.

For him, the thing he looked forward to most was observing Chen Yu's micro-expressions through the monitor.

"Hahahaha-"

Under the lens.

Chen Yu's miserable laughter echoed in everyone's ears.

Although he had a smile on his lips, the upper half of his face was filled with worry, and the extreme pain was suffocating him.

For scenes like this, the most important thing is to feel Arthur's pain from the inside out.

As a member of the lower class, when faced with repeated oppression, insults, and beatings, he had no way to even vent his emotions in the most basic way.

In this situation.

Resentment, pain, and torment had long filled every corner of his life.

They wanted to escape, but were powerless to do so.

"Hahaha--"

Chen Yu's face was full of sorrow, but the laughter showed no sign of stopping.

He just wanted to come here to seek one last bit of warmth.

Perhaps the therapist in front of him can give him a level of respect he has never felt before.

The explosive power is simply incredible.

Nolan looked at Chen Yu in front of him; in the lens, he seemed to be broken.

The tragic mix of crying and laughter gripped everyone's hearts.

It sounded like a complaint, a question, and a self-pity.

Arthur desperately tried to break free from his tragic life.

"Very good!"

"This scene was absolutely a success."

Robert De Niro gazed in the direction of Chen Yu, a sense of anticipation rising within him. Finally, he had the chance to act opposite this talented actor.

Chen Yu frowned.

He laughed wildly again, but his laughter was mixed with a sorrowful sob.

The scene shifts.

A government-arranged psychological counselor appeared before Chen Yu. His brows were furrowed, and his impatience was palpable.

Sharon Washington looked at Chen Yu quietly, trying her best to convey a sense of helplessness.

But in his heart, he already admired Chen Yu to the point of complete awe.

How can someone make your heart clench just from their laughter?
I am afraid.

Only Chen Yu could do that.

No wonder.

There are widespread rumors online that he is a "drama fanatic," capable of achieving a state of perfect harmony between actor and role—and this is no exaggeration.

The sense of immersion is just too strong.

It was as if the person standing in front of her was Arthur, who was at the bottom of society.

Chen Yu's laughter stopped abruptly.

His eyes became vacant, and he sat there quietly without making any movement.

"I'm the only one who thinks this way—"

"Or is this world really getting crazier and crazier?"

Chen Yu suddenly looked up at the person in front of him, his eyes seeming to ignite with hope.

He was trying to open up and wanted to talk to a therapist about his most private thoughts.

only.

His question did not receive a good response.

The psychologist in front of him was exhausted and numb, and treated Chen Yu's questions with a completely routine attitude.

She did not try to understand the pain behind Arthur's laughter.

In short, she simply didn't want to understand.

All Arthur received was the endless questioning.

Chen Yu's legs began to tremble violently, and he forcibly reached out and pressed them down.

As if making a final struggle, Sharon Washington in front of him stopped what she was doing.

Her gaze fell on a sentence in the diary.

"I only hope that my death will be more valuable than my life."

Sharon Washington raised an eyebrow slightly, as if scrutinizing the reaction of the person in front of her.

Chen Yu had already smoked the cigarette down to the butt.

The smoke became murky.

It was shrouded in mist, making it impossible to discern his expression at that moment.

"I would like to ask if you could ask the doctor to increase my dosage?"

Chen Yu made his request, and the sigh that followed felt as heavy as a thousand pounds.

The person in front of me was simply taking notes, as if completing their own task.

"Crack!"

When the scene ended, Nolan actually felt a sense of relief.

It's too awful.

Compared to Arthur, his life was completely gray.

Everyone around him was filled with malice, gradually eroding his kindness.

“Hey brother.”

"I think I'm really going to cry because of that scene."

Nolan took a deep breath.

I forcibly suppressed my earlier anxiety.

Chen Yu's performance was so realistic that it was impossible to ignore.

As for now.

Sharon Washington also strolled over, and when she looked at Chen Yu again, her eyes were overflowing with admiration.

"You are truly the best actor I have ever seen."

"If I wasn't worried about wasting film, I would have given you a thumbs up halfway through."

Sharon Washington’s tone was exceptionally sincere.

For her.

Today has truly been an eye-opening experience.

Unlike his restrained demeanor on the day of the reading, today's "Arthur" possesses a magical power that draws people into a deep sense of grief.

"Haha, that's an exaggeration."

Chen Yu was already tired of hearing such praise, but he still felt grateful to those present.

The actors who had just been watching have stepped forward.

In general.

Even before they had a scene with Chen Yu, they already felt a deep sense of pressure.

"Chan, that scene just now was really exciting."

The crowd was chattering amongst themselves, and it wasn't an exaggeration; rather, it was their admiration for the strong that drove them to want to cultivate a good relationship with Chen Yu.

"Thank you."

"Everyone, work hard! I look forward to acting alongside you."

Today's scenes are almost finished; the main focus was filming Arthur's entire journey before he turned to the dark side.

Pressure was applied from multiple parties.

His remaining consciousness had been completely destroyed.

Several times he tried to save himself, but could only watch as he gradually fell.

"OK."

"That's all for today! I think everyone must be very tired."

"Go back and get some rest."

To be precise, Chen Yu was the one who was most exhausted.

Today was practically the highlight of the entire show, especially since he got punched and kicked; he was practically made of steel.

Even so, he still looked full of energy.

They showed no signs of fatigue.

The group went straight back to the hotel that Nolan had booked.

but.

The actors' accommodations were not concentrated in one specific place, but were flexibly arranged according to the filming situation and progress of the day.

They filmed for a whole day, which meant that Chen Yu and the others didn't have a chance to check the news online.

I don't know.

News articles about it have already flooded the internet.

News of the start of filming for "Joker" spread like wildfire.

A passerby posted a photo on Twitter showing Chen Yu on a film set in New Jersey.

A stone stirred up a thousand waves.

Everyone's enthusiasm was instantly ignited. They had been guessing whether filming had already begun, but now, judging from their clothes and makeup, they were right.

Reporters from major media outlets were already waiting for their chance to act.

Upon learning the news, they rushed to issue a press release and prepared to wait at the scene.

[The Joker Returns! Chen Yu's New Film Has Begun Shooting!]

Is this really the Joker? Leaked photos from the set of "Joker" show Heal Chan looking haggard, sparking widespread speculation online!

[Street Rage: Chen Yu Completely Loses Control, "Joker" Seems to Reveal a Key Plot Twist!]

【…】

The press releases came in droves, attracting considerable attention both domestically and internationally.

The filming of "Joker" has started quietly.

In a short time.

Joker fans were ecstatic. When the casting for "The Dark Knight" was first announced, they did everything they could to prevent Chen Yu from playing the Joker.

It wasn't until the release of "The Dark Knight" that they truly appreciated Chen Yu's charm.

now.

A standalone project for "Joker" has been launched.

It goes without saying that it will be an unstoppable hit on the day of its release.

"expect!"

"The Joker is back, and the whole of Gotham City will begin to tremble."

"Amazing~"

"On the day of the release, I must go to the cinema to support the Joker as soon as possible."

"Why so serious? Please! Don't delete this line, it's so cool!"

"A script written by the Joker himself must be really exciting!"

Foreign media websites have already been flooded with comments from netizens, and the news caused an uproar.

Such popularity shocked many Hollywood stars, and Chen Yu's Joker easily became a hot commodity.

It is a peak that no one else can match.

As for the hottest topic online, he is currently snuggled in bed having a long phone conversation with his girlfriend.

Separated by two places.

A phone call that night had long since become their bond. (End of Chapter)