I was just thinking about taking the arts exam and you said I've been playing supporting roles

Chapter 517 "Whiplash"!
"OK!"

"Filming for the movie 'Dog Thirteen' has officially wrapped!"

Zhou Zhen hugged Zhu Yanmanzi in front of her; she truly loved this child from the bottom of her heart.

Well-behaved and sensible.

They also have their own insights into filmmaking.

As for the others present, they had all walked over here.

"Happy filming!"

This moment was a great relief for both of them.

After all, this drama is quite depressing and reflects society too much.

"I'm treating tonight."

"Tang Le Palace, wrap party!"

With Cao Baoping's words, everyone present was naturally delighted.

to be frank.

These two short months together were truly precious to them.

After today, it will be difficult to see each other again in the future.

Zhu Yanmanzi changed her clothes; normally, she didn't really like joining in on this kind of fun.

Especially since Chen Jin wasn't around.

Unable to refuse everyone's enthusiastic invitation, she had no choice but to go along.

Soon, the group drove to Tang Palace.

This very famous and vibrant theater-style restaurant is definitely a cultural landmark of the city.

Its main feature is the combination of a theater and a restaurant, where diners can watch a performance of Tang Dynasty-style music and dance while dining.

The place looks grand and impressive, making it an excellent choice for gatherings and meals.

……

Meanwhile, in Los Angeles at this time.

Chen Jin has largely recovered, and the preliminary preparations for "Whiplash" have also been largely completed.

We can start filming at any time.

Zhu Yanmanz just spoke with Chen Jin on the phone last night.

Filming for "Dog Thirteen" has been completed, and the next step is post-production preparation. Apart from possibly going back to do some additional recording, Zhu Yanmanzi has no other work to do.

It is clear.

The little girl was in a very happy mood at the moment.

The completion of filming "Dog Thirteen" proves that she finally has the opportunity to come to Chen Jin's side.

The call between the two remained connected.

As for Zhu Yanmanzi, she has already started packing her luggage.

The two months spent filming "Dog Thirteen" felt like an eternity.

As Chen Jin listened to Zhu Yanmanzi humming, he couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

If he remembered correctly, he had seen the news at the time.

The film "Dog Thirteen" was shelved for a full five years before it was finally released.

At the time, no one knew what had happened to cause such a scene to occur.

However, since they are now in charge of the entire process, the previous situation should not occur again.

buzzing-

The phone rang again. After hanging up with Zhu Yanmanz, Chen Jin casually pressed the answer button.

It's Paula.

I've been following up on the pre-production of "Whiplash" all this time.

The moment she calls, it's obvious what her intentions are.

"Hey! Chan."

Paula's voice came through the phone, and she sounded very happy.

"I'll be getting ready in the next couple of days; I'll be joining the crew soon."

After all, it was a work personally selected by Chen Jin, even though Paula wasn't particularly optimistic about it.

But in the end, he couldn't resist Chen Jin's affection.

As for what follows, the filming will likely take about two weeks before "Fast & Furious 6" is released.

He'll probably be busy again then.

……

When Zhu Yanmanz set foot on Los Angeles soil again, she was somewhat dazed.

For her, being able to stay by Chen Jin's side was enough.

Just as I was dragging my luggage and preparing to leave, someone suddenly patted my shoulder.

When she turned around, a bouquet of flowers was already in front of her.

It's Chen Jin.

"Surprise."

Without further hesitation, Zhu Yanmanzi threw herself into Chen Jin's arms.

I felt an unprecedented joy.

Hey! Ma'am.

"As public figures, isn't it inappropriate for the two of us to hug and cuddle in public?"

Seeing that Chen Jin was joking with her, Zhu Yanmanzi reached out and punched Chen Jin in the chest.

It took more than two months.

They hadn't seen each other for a long time, and their longing for each other had already overcome all obstacles.

"I'll take you back to the hotel first."

After a 13-hour journey, Zhu Yanmanzi was clearly exhausted.

"Whiplash is about to start filming."

"I was thinking that if you could have come earlier, I could have taken you to see the surrounding area."

Zhu Yanmanzi didn't think much of what Chen Jin said.

Actually, being able to stay by Chen Jin's side was already the happiest thing for her.

They drove to the hotel, and perhaps because they hadn't seen each other for so long, their longing for each other had reached its peak.

Zhu Yanman hugged Chen Jin tightly, her eyes filled with longing.

"fool."

When I got up again, the sky outside had completely darkened.

After having dinner at a nearby restaurant with Zhu Yanmanzi, the two walked back to the hotel.

Foreign country.

But it brought their hearts closer and closer.

Perhaps it was because of the long-awaited reunion, or perhaps it was because of a shared understanding.

this year.

Zhu Yanmanzi's task is much easier than last year. Filming for "Dog Thirteen" has finished, and next up is "The Wandering Earth".

As for "My Deskmate".

It depends on the time they spend preparing beforehand.

If things go smoothly, the filming will probably proceed as planned.

If you calculate it this way, the cycle this year is actually not quite enough.

The two returned to the hotel.

The global cinema scene in 2013 was incredibly vibrant, boasting a star-studded lineup and a diverse array of films.

Not to mention Chen Jin's role in "Fast & Furious 6", there are "Iron Man 3", "Oblivion" and "Star Trek Into Darkness" in May alone.

As for the former, it is a major work of the year and is highly anticipated by thousands.

Oblivion, Tom Cruise's latest science fiction film, is also highly anticipated.

Next.

"Fast & Furious 6" should be entering the intensive pre-release promotion phase.

5 month 8 day.

The filming of "Whiplash" has begun, and the entire cast and crew are present.

Even for low-budget films, people still have the greatest enthusiasm.

Even at 58 years old, J.K. Simmons still appears full of energy in this team.

Damian Chazelle looked at his team.

This moment felt like a dream to him.

When he couldn't find investment, he also felt lost and even wanted to give up.

This thought made him subconsciously look towards where Chen Jin was. This young filmmaker from the East had undoubtedly become his belief to keep going.

Most of the characters are in similar situations to him.

Talented but unappreciated. Aside from the film's main cast and crew, there were very few media reporters present.

This low-budget film didn't receive much attention.

If it weren't for Chen Jin being in the cast, it probably wouldn't have generated any buzz at all.

Even in this situation, Damian Chazelle remained extremely grateful.

Seeing the banner for the opening ceremony of "Whiplash" hanging right in front of me, I felt incredibly excited.

After the opening ceremony, the next segment was a Q&A session with the media reporters.

Outside the film crew.

There were only a handful of media reporters.

Most of the cameras and microphones were pointed at Chen Jin's location, as she was the most anticipated character in the entire production crew.

In fact, these media reporters didn't quite understand either.

Why would Chen Jin choose such a low-budget film? Although his current status in Hollywood is not absolute, it is still unattainable for many.

"Hello, Chan."

"You've already achieved success in mainstream commercial films, so why did you choose to invest in and star in this niche independent film?"

"Could you tell us in detail what makes this movie so great?"

"What kind of tricky problems do you think you might encounter during this filming?"

Several foreign media reporters took turns asking the questions.

Compared to the start of filming for "Whiplash," they were clearly more looking forward to Chen Jin's ideas.

It has both strength and fame.

Why bother investing in a project that has no future?

Damian Chazelle looked at Chen Jin beside him, more curious about the reason than anyone else.

“I became very interested when I saw the relationships between the characters in this story.”

"Director Damir Chazelle possesses very delicate emotions; he is quite adept at expressing humanity, pressure, and self-transcendence."

"I think--"

"This is more challenging for me than starring in a soulless commercial film."

Just a few words.

This not only sparked interest in the film's plot but also drew everyone's attention to Damir Chazelle.

Suddenly, everyone's eyes were drawn to the director in front of them.

This young director is virtually unknown in the current entertainment industry.

Even worse, they might not be able to find such a person.

As a result, even if media reporters wanted to ask, they had no idea where to begin.

It's safe to say that, apart from Chen Jin, there's no other way for their news release to trend on social media today.

Even J.K. Simmons, his face is already very familiar and his industry recognition is already very high.

However, as a supporting actor, simply being a familiar face is not enough.

In the entertainment industry, what matters is popularity and influence.

After asking a few more simple questions, Damir Chazelle, as is customary, presented each of the main cast members and media reporters present with a gift to mark the start of filming.

The tedious process is finally over.

As for what comes next—

That's when it truly begins.

Everyone had now entered their respective dressing rooms.

It was called a dressing room, but it was just a simple partition and curtain separating the space on site.

That's all.

Damir Chazelle was already very happy, at least he finally had the funds to start his project.

Furthermore.

All resources should be focused on the scenes, sound effects, and editing, as these are the most important aspects.

"Chan, get ready."

"Your scene is the first one."

Zhu Yanmanz sat quietly in place, looking forward to Chen Jin playing the drums.

She had already seen the script for Whiplash before this.

The entire drumming scene could be described as "wild," making it hard to reconcile that with the man in front of me.

at the same time.

After concluding their interviews, reporters from various media outlets began issuing press releases.

Whiplash certainly didn't attract much attention.

However, Chen Jin.

This Asian, whose exposure surpasses that of some Hollywood stars, clearly has some fans, though not many!
Chinese superstar Chen Jin invested in and starred in the Hollywood independent film "Whiplash"!

[Filming for "Whiplash" begins today; Chen Jin and her girlfriend Zhu Yanmanz make an appearance!]

From Blockbuster Films to Independent Productions: Chen Jin's Artistic Ambition!

[Exclusive Set Visit: On the Set of "Whiplash"!]

……

There are no secrets in the entertainment industry, and opinions on Chen Jin's upcoming role in "Whiplash" are largely divided.

Most people feel it's unnecessary.

They contributed both money and effort.

Just for a low-budget production.

As expected, the final result will not generate much buzz, and the costs may not even be recovered.

Everyone is in a wait-and-see mode.

At the same time, there was a sense of disbelief about Chen Jin's choice.

"If the box office is not good, it may affect his status in Hollywood."

"This choice is a bit unwise."

Wouldn't starring in more blockbuster films increase your brand awareness?

"You think Brother Jin didn't film it?"

"I don't understand, but I respect it. I hope we can achieve good results."

"I'm really looking forward to Chen Jin playing the drums."

"..."

Netizens shared their experiences, expressing both curiosity and skepticism about today's news.

Precisely.

They genuinely didn't understand why Chen Jin would choose a low-budget production at this time.

After breaking into Hollywood, Chinese filmmakers are eager to get involved in major commercial blockbusters.

Putting everything else aside, I'd rather play a supporting role in these commercial films than be the lead in these small-budget independent movies.

after all.

Many commercial films are big productions with big directors. Take "Whiplash" for example, they hadn't even heard of the director before.

All of a sudden.

There are different opinions.

This news has generated considerable discussion both domestically and internationally.

In their view, this was undoubtedly a baffling and incomprehensible decision.

Zhu Yanmanz was scrolling through her phone at the moment and naturally noticed everyone's discussion.

Looking up again at Chen Jin, who had changed his clothes and put on makeup, she knew she would support all his decisions.

Chen Jin has always been the type of person who goes all the way down a path.

Since he chose this movie, it proves that there must be something feasible about it.

China at this moment.

Most people are studying Chen Jin's decision this time.

Why cut off your own path when you have such a bright future?

As for now.

Chen Jin was already prepared and sat down in front of the drum set.

Damir Chazelle gazed at Chen Jin with a solemn and serious expression.

He seemed to have completely merged with Andrew Neiman.

That feeling——

In just a moment, it perfectly conveyed the sense of pursuing the ultimate, even to the point of madness.

"Whiplash, Day 1, Show 1!"

"Action!"

(End of this chapter)