I am a historical film director in the entertainment industry.

Hollywood movies are an unsurpassable legend worldwide. No matter how innovative domestic films are or how much Bollywood films try to emulate them, they can never stand shoulder to shoulder with Hollywood.

Domestic celebrities are scrambling to get into Hollywood.

Regardless of their fame, as long as they go to Hollywood to "gild" themselves, they can incidentally play a minor role in a Hollywood movie.

Upon returning, he would extensively publicize his role in a major Hollywood film, packaging himself as an international superstar, which would instantly elevate his status and attract numerous opportunities.

As a result, domestic celebrities are even more eager to work in Hollywood.

But Cheng Sheng, who has another set of memories, understands that Hollywood is not an easy place to make it in.

Hollywood is known as the world's top film studio and a dream base for many stars. However, the harsh reality of Hollywood is often overlooked. After all, Hollywood is a paradise of capital and commerce, and there is also the prejudice of Western audiences against their own stars. Many stars enter Hollywood, but very few Eastern stars can become international superstars. Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, and Gong Li are exceptions.

For Hollywood, having domestic stars is part of its strategy in the Chinese film market. Some domestic stars, such as Zhang Ziyi and Chow Yun-fat, have tried to enter the Hollywood market, but ultimately failed to increase their popularity. This is not because they are not good enough, but because Eastern and Western values ​​are different.

Therefore, among the Chinese stars who have developed in Hollywood, only Cheng Sheng can be considered an international superstar with a certain degree of fame in Hollywood. The others are basically just supporting actors.

So far, very few Chinese stars have had films in Hollywood reach the top 20 of the year. Jackie Chan alone has four films in the top 20 in North America. Hollywood may seem glamorous, but the darkness and competition behind the scenes are no less intense than in the domestic entertainment industry.

Chinese stars have suffered a lot of humiliation in Hollywood, and even martial arts superstar Danny Cheng couldn't get along well there.

In response to the rise of the Chinese film market, Hollywood has incorporated Chinese elements into many of its works in an effort to cater to Chinese audiences, and has also invited popular Chinese actors to participate in these roles.

It may seem glamorous, but only those involved know what reality is. As Zheng Zidan said, besides arrogance and disrespect for Asian stars, there's not much else to say about Hollywood.

In Cheng Sheng's view, Hollywood is more ruthless than the domestic film and television industry. Although it is a symbol of international status, it is not a reflection of an actor's personal cultivation. In the clash of two different values, only by strengthening oneself and enhancing the influence of the domestic film market can one truly succeed.

“Mr. Bruce, I’m sorry, I only know how to make historical films. I’m not very familiar with other genres in Hollywood. If I go there, I’ll only make bad movies.”

Cheng Sheng politely declined.

He'll definitely try his luck in Hollywood, but not now.

Only by securing their domestic foothold can they then have the energy to test the waters in Hollywood.

If we go now, we'll probably just become tools for those capitalists to make money, and we won't have any say at all.

They said they were inviting him to direct a movie, but who doesn't know that in Hollywood film production, the producer has the final say, not the director or actor?

In Hollywood's mature film industry system, producers take the lead in the entire process, from project incubation and team building to filming management.

The director is primarily responsible for the film's artistic creation and on-set shooting, but usually does not have the final editing rights.

Only when a director's fame rises significantly and they have the power to make decisions about a film, like big directors such as Cameron and Spielberg, can they truly control everything about the film.

Now, if he were to go to Hollywood, Cheng Sheng wouldn't believe he could control the entire film crew.

If the movie makes money, it belongs to the investors and the producers; if it flops, the director will be the one who suffers.

“Cheng, you’re very modest, but that’s alright. Once you’ve made up your mind, you can contact Lionsgate. We can collaborate anytime.” Bruce was surprised by Cheng Sheng’s decision. If it were another director or actor from China, they would probably be eager to follow him to Hollywood immediately.

Da Tiantian and the others were slightly surprised to hear this. They didn't expect Cheng Sheng to give up such a good opportunity.

"Thank you for your high regard. I plan to develop my career in Hollywood in the future, and I will definitely choose to cooperate with Lionsgate."

Cheng Sheng said with a smile.

"Cheng, Lionsgate is planning to acquire the North American distribution rights for your film. The price is negotiable."

Bruce said.

“Mr. Bruce, we’ll discuss the distribution rights tomorrow. We have international media interviews and a celebratory reception to attend later,” Cheng Sheng said.

"I'm sorry, I was too anxious and forgot about this. Congratulations, starting tomorrow, the whole world will know you as the youngest director in Cannes history."

Bruce offered his congratulations.

"Thank you, I think so too."

When chatting with Westerners, it's best to be direct and straightforward.

After Bruce left, Cheng Sheng and the award-winning filmmakers, arranged by the organizers, gave interviews to international media.

Among those interviewed, Cheng Sheng was the youngest, standing out like a crane among chickens.

With Cheng Sheng being the youngest Best Director winner in history, at this moment, he overshadowed everyone else, whether they won the Palme d'Or or the Grand Jury Prize.

Not only that, but even most international superstars pale in comparison to Cheng Sheng.

This made Cheng Sheng, with his Asian face, a natural target for media interviews.

"Director Cheng, as the third Chinese director to win the Best Director award at Cannes and the first mainland Chinese director to win the award, what are your thoughts?"

The first person to interview Cheng Sheng was a reporter from CCTV.

Cheng Sheng smiled and said, "Of course I'm excited and thrilled. I'm also grateful to my alma mater, the Central Academy of Drama, for nurturing me. If it weren't for the Central Academy of Drama, I wouldn't have been able to win this award. In my opinion, this award belongs to the Central Academy of Drama."

"Cheng, as far as we know, you are only 24 years old this year. How did you manage to create a historically weighty 'Three Kingdoms' at such an age?"

"I think it's because I love history! I've always wanted to promote Chinese culture and history to the world, so that people all over the world can understand our country's history, the glory of China's five thousand years of history, and the hard-won peace that came after the ups and downs."

"Cheng, Scarlett Johansson has a cameo in this movie. What's your relationship with Scarlett? Why would she have a cameo in a Chinese historical film?"

"Of course it's because Scarlett and I are friends."

"Scarlett is your friend? Entertainment news says you and Scarlett are in a romantic relationship? Do you admit to that?" (End of Chapter)