Reborn Action Star: Starting in Hollywood

2006 1 Month 12 Day.

A Boeing 747-400ER special plane pierced through thick clouds and landed at Ansar International Airport.

The chartered plane landed safely, signifying that the Mad Max: Fury Road crew had arrived in Northwest China to begin their filming journey.

After more than a month of "recovery," Lin Yuan has been officially announced to have basically recovered and is ready to return to work.

The plane was taxiing on the runway, and in the cabin lounge, several core members of the film crew were sitting around a sofa.

Those present included Lin Yuan, GAKKI-chan, Charlize Theron, director Miller, Johnny Depp, Meng Tao, Amber Heard, Scarlett Johansson, and others.

"Lin Yuan, you really know how to enjoy yourself. I didn't feel tired at all during the transoceanic flight. Unlike usual, I didn't feel like I couldn't wait to get off the plane. Instead, I wished I could stay on the plane for a few more days," Johnny Depp said, stretching.

Lin Yuan smiled without saying a word; he was already used to Depp's sharp tongue. But Amber Heard spoke up beside him:
"Then you should work hard to make money. I'm hoping to own a private jet like this someday."

Teased by his fiancée, Depp's eyes flickered: "Even if I could afford it, I wouldn't dare use it. What kind of status do I have? Using a private jet of this caliber would only invite envy and exclusion, wouldn't it?"

“Have some ambition, okay? A man should be more ambitious,” Amber complained.

"How about I aspire to be the owner of Disney Studios? Even if that dream comes true, I still wouldn't deserve a Boeing 747. That's a status symbol only billionaires with assets in the hundreds of billions can afford," Depp said with a hint of helplessness.

His fiancée is beautiful, has a great figure, and knows how to have fun in bed. She's perfect in every way, except that she's a bit too ambitious when it comes to money and career, which he finds quite overwhelming.

In a few days, she will become his wife.

Johnny Depp is unsure whether his future married life will be blissful or a complete mess.

Upon hearing Depp's words, Amber Heard finally realized just how much power and status Lin Yuan possessed.

It could be said that Lin Yuan was a powerful figure who could decide her life or death with a single word, but because he was so young and handsome, Amber Heard always subconsciously overlooked this fact.

In fact, she knew that this was not a subconscious thought, but rather a secret thought hidden deep within her heart.

But... it should all end now.

She will officially marry Depp a few days after arriving at the filming location.

This man is far inferior to Lin Yuan, but he is already quite good.

Looking at Lin Yuan before her, Amber felt a strange sense of satisfaction, knowing that he would be her witness at her wedding in a few days.

Fine, for Lin Yuan's sake, I'll just try to walk alongside Depp for the rest of my life.

Meng Tao couldn't read Amber's thoughts, and just said with a smile, "Don't be greedy for the environment on the private jet. The more you enjoy yourself now, the greater the gap will be in a little while and it will be unbearable."

"What's the name of that filming location you mentioned?" Depp asked.

“The site of Weilu Lake,” Amber answered first.

“Depp, can’t you be a little more professional? Look at Amber Heard, she remembers things very clearly,” Meng Tao said.

“Yeah, you insisted on taking on the role of the second villain, Nax, even though it was a lower-class role. Couldn’t you have put in a little more effort? Someone as dedicated as Amber might surpass you in the future,” Lin Yuan said with a smile.

Upon receiving Lin Yuan's praise, Amber Heard seemed to be injected with adrenaline, puffing out her ample chest and saying:

“尾闾湖遗址，位于克里雅河尾消失断流处，经纬度是N38°57'06“，E83°45'33“。”

Seeing Depp's surprised look, Amber felt a surge of satisfaction at having her fiancé trampled underfoot, and continued:
"You should know that the reason we chose to go to the Weilu Lake site at this time is because there are three very unique landscapes here in winter, which are crucial for the location shooting and filming of our movie."

"The first is the Dragon Scale Sand Dunes, where the cold winter winds shape the sand grains into reverse blade-like arrangements, resembling the back of a giant beast when the sun shines on them."

"The second is the Ice Blood Stone Forest. Due to the oxidation of minerals, the water seeping from the roots of ancient poplar trees was frozen into red icicles. From a distance, it looks like a stone forest of congealed blood."

"Third is Ghost Cry Valley, where the funnel effect amplifies the wind noise to 126 decibels, comparable to the noise of our Boeing 747 taking off."

Like a primary school student reciting a memorized text, Amber recited the location information of the filming location and the reasons for choosing this place in great detail.

Although it seemed somewhat deliberate, Lin Yuan had to admit that Amber had really put in the effort.

Compared to Johnny Depp's laziness, Amber Heard's ambition in her career is clearly written all over her face. Even though she only has a small role in this movie, she still does her homework very seriously.

Lin Yuan sighed inwardly: No wonder their marriage had problems in their previous life.

Depp has entered a phase where he wants to relax and enjoy life, while Amber Heard is still ambitious and wants to push forward.

In this situation, the wife is likely to look down on her husband's "lack of ambition".

If a woman looks down on a man, their relationship will inevitably run into problems sooner or later.

To his old friend, who was somewhat hopeless, Lin Yuan still said, "Depp, keep up the good work. You can't be worse than your fiancée, who you asked to help you, can you?"

"Don't worry, I take my role very seriously. We've worked together so many times, when have you ever seen me mess up?" Depp said casually.

He couldn't understand Lin Yuan's subtext, but Amber clearly did.

She carefully assured him, "I will do my best and not let Depp down for this opportunity he helped me get."

Will you keep trying?
We've already put in so much effort, do we still need any guarantees?

Lin Yuan knew that she understood her subtext; what she really wanted to express was that she knew that Depp had helped her secure this opportunity.

Understanding this and remembering Depp's good qualities is the only thing Lin Yuan can do for Depp.

“I also want to thank Meng Tao for getting me a role. It has always been my dream to act in Lin Yuan’s movie, and now my dream has finally come true.” Scarlett Johansson, who had been silent until now, also spoke up obediently.

“Honey, what are you thanking me for? You’re mainly here to hold your wedding; filming is my responsibility,” Meng Tao said with a smile.

"You guys have completely misused my production crew's resources this time," Lin Yuan complained.

Despite his complaints, Lin Yuan's eyes were full of smiles and satisfaction.

In Mad Max: Fury Road, there are actually four main characters:

The lead role of Max goes without saying, and Lin Yuan plays the part himself.

The female lead, Furiosa, is played by Charlize Theron.

The villainous big boss, "Immortal Joe," is played by Hugh Keith Byrne, a veteran of director Miller's team.

Finally, there's the second villain, Nux, who is Immortal Joe's most capable henchman. Initially an enemy of the main characters, he eventually turns against them, sacrificing his life to help the female lead achieve her goals. He's a character with a significant role. This character was originally intended to be played by British actor Nicholas Hoult.

However, when Johnny Depp shamelessly pursued the role, director Miller had to admit that Depp's eccentric personality made him a more suitable choice.

Moreover, since Depp is not only a top-tier Hollywood actor, but also willing to take a pay cut to join the project, there's even less reason to refuse.

With Johnny Depp joining the team, Amber Heard also joined the ranks.

In the movie, the plot revolves around the female protagonist, Furiosa, who leads "Immortal Joe" astray by taking away his five favorite wives, and the ensuing chase.

There was only one requirement for the actresses playing these five wives: they had to be beautiful and stunning.

It's clear that Amber Heard perfectly fits the requirements, so she was naturally selected.

After seeing Amber Heard selected, Meng Tao simply brought Scarlett Johansson into the cast as well, making her one of the five wives as well.

This significantly raised the visual appeal of Mad Max 4 by several notches.

With Charlize Theron as the female lead, it's hard to find a Hollywood blockbuster with so many top beauties.

When Amber Heard and Scarlett Johansson joined the cast, Depp and Meng Tao suddenly had an idea:
How about... we hold their wedding ceremony on the filming location?

Meng Tao and Depp had already prepared to hold a wedding together and even planned to have Lin Yuan as their witness.

However, with Lin Yuan injured, the originally scheduled wedding date had to be postponed.

However, this delay coincided with Lin Yuan's urgent need to film "Mad Max: Fury Road".

So Depp, disregarding everything, insisted, "I don't care, even if we get married on set, you have to be my witness!"

The moment this idea was proposed, it felt like opening up a whole new world.

After less than five minutes of consideration, it immediately gained the unanimous approval of the four people involved.

They are not the type of people who follow the rules, and they don't want their wedding to be the same old thing.
A church, a red carpet, a wedding dress, and elegant guests...

Boring! It's so unoriginal!

But if the wedding can be held amidst the most spectacular natural scenery, it will definitely be a memory to cherish for a lifetime.

Therefore, Depp and Meng Tao's wedding will also be held at the filming location, which is why Amber Heard is so particular about the filming location.

Think about it, other people's wedding photos are taken at the beach, in the forest, or by the lake.

And the backdrop for her wedding and wedding photos was: Dragon Scale Sand Dunes, Ice Blood Stone Forest, Ghost Cry Valley...

The scale and presence were on a completely different level; this was the kind of wedding a queen like her should have!

"Um... was the filming location very difficult?" Scarlett Johansson finally asked after hesitating for a while.

Seemingly worried that people would think she couldn't endure hardship, Scarlett immediately explained, "No matter how tough it is, I can overcome it. I just want to prepare myself mentally in advance."

“I haven’t been to the filming location. Meng Tao did all the preparations. He’s made several trips. Let him give us a tour,” Lin Yuan said.

"You clearly saw the information I gave you, you know what I mean! Every time it's something that brings bad news, I'm the one who gets to do it," Meng Tao complained.

But he still dutifully began his introduction: "The filming location is indeed a bit harsh, mainly due to the large temperature difference between day and night, numerous traps, and somewhat violent winds."

"That's it?" Depp asked incredulously.

"Explain in detail," Lin Yuan said.

"All right……"

"Let me start by talking about the large temperature difference between day and night. Although it is winter now, the midday sun shines through the thin air and directly onto the sand, and the surface temperature can still reach 28°C, while the temperature in the shade where the sun does not shine is only 3°C."

After 18:30 PM, the moment the sun sank into the sand sea, the temperature plummeted at a rate of 1°C per minute.

"The temperature reached -26°C at 03:00 AM. At that time, the camera's lithium battery capacity dropped by 60%, and the tripod's metal joints froze, requiring a blowtorch to thaw them," Meng Tao explained in detail.

Amber Heard: "..."

Scarlett Johansson: "..."

Director Miller, who hadn't spoken until now, finally said, "You've said so much, but it's only a third of the terrible conditions?"

"Don't worry, Director, I've made ample preparations. I'm a professional in this area," Meng Tao reassured him.

“It’s alright. I’m not some delicate flower that hasn’t weathered storms. I’m prepared. Please continue,” Director Miller replied.

"Okay, I'll continue. Next, I'll talk about the strong winds."

The "white-haired wind" from Siberia can reach speeds of up to 110 kilometers per hour.

In this situation, sand grains carrying ice crystals can tear through windproof masks when whipped, and can even scrape sparks off the iron saddles of camel caravans.

"The sound of the wind creates low-frequency infrasound waves between the sand dunes, which can cause dizziness and vomiting if you feel uncomfortable," Meng Tao said.

Everyone: "..."

This is getting more and more outrageous!
The previous low temperatures could be managed by simply wearing more clothes and staying in a tent.

Actors like Charlize Theron and Johnny Depp, who had experience filming "The King of Spies 2," said that while the temperature was certainly not as cold as that of Yala Snow Mountain, they didn't find it particularly challenging.

But Meng Tao's description of this gale was a bit far-fetched.

The sandstorm, whipped around at high speed, could even tear through a windproof face mask. You're saying this is just a bit violent?

Not to mention, wind can also generate low-frequency sound waves that cause dizziness and vomiting.

What kind of magical and physical attack is this?
No further description is needed; everyone is already fully aware of how arduous this filming will be.

What made them even more uneasy was that Meng Tao hadn't mentioned something.

Following the principle that the worst news is always saved for last, Charlize Theron asked, "You also said there are quite a few traps, what do you mean by that?"

Mentioning this, Meng Tao's expression became even more serious: "I must emphasize this point because it is closely related to the safety of each and every one of you. Negligence could cost you your lives." (End of Chapter)