I'm not mentally ill, I'm a master of a thousand faces!

Chapter 97, Will the change of actors have any impact?

The release of "Infernal Affairs 2" is here.

As a highly anticipated film, this time various media outlets and movie stars invited me to watch "Infernal Affairs 2".

The film focuses on the past of Lau Kin-ming and Chan Wing-yan when they were young.

This also reveals the secret behind the deep-seated grudge between Inspector Wong and Han Chen.

A focused prequel story.

This premiere screening was truly a star-studded event, with almost half of Hong Kong's film industry in attendance.

Also present were leaders from Emperor Motion Pictures and various investors.

Regardless.

The opening of this movie was truly spectacular.

At this time.

After the role was changed, Liu Jianming and Chen Guanxi also came here.

"This is Liu Jianming, who was before you." At this moment, Yu Wenle whispered in Chen Guanxi's ear.

"Oh, I see." Chen Guanxi glanced at Li Yun on the other side.

My personal evaluation.

He's not bad looking; in terms of appearance, he still gives people a certain impression.

But that's about it.

Judging from their status.

She was just an ordinary, unremarkable actor from mainland China.

indeed.

Chen Guanxi received different treatment upon entering; various movie stars came to shake his hand, and investors came to inquire and greet him.

As a rising star in Hong Kong, he is considered to be among the next generation who can succeed the Four Heavenly Kings.

They are hailed as the "young generation".

She is exceptionally good-looking, has a large female fanbase, and is also a decent actress.

She can dance and sing.

"Let me present a better Liu Jianming to everyone," Chen Guanxi said with a slight smile as he sat down.

He is still very confident. In this "Infernal Affairs 2", he didn't just perform exceptionally well, but he performed normally. His performance was better than that of the new generation of actors in mainland China.

even.

He never thought of it.

My performance will be worse than those fleeting glimpses in "Infernal Affairs 1".

At this moment, Chen Guanxi is still resentful about losing the role of Lau Kin-ming in "Infernal Affairs 1". He had auditioned for the role of Lau Kin-ming in "Infernal Affairs 1", but he didn't try to get it. This made Chen Guanxi reflect on himself. When he was preparing for the role, he felt that it was a gangster and police film and that it was a bit old-fashioned and bland. Emperor Entertainment also felt the same way, so they didn't really try to get it.

It wasn't until "Infernal Affairs 1" became a hit that I realized what a great opportunity I had missed.

That's how I lost to Li Yun.

Fortunately, though.

He has Emperor Entertainment Group behind him.

And this time, I have prepared for the role seriously.

Fortunately, when I get serious, the new generation of actors from mainland China are no problem at all.

At this moment, even Liu Qiangwei temporarily excused himself from Li Yun and went to find Zeng Zhiwei, Wu Zhenyu, and Liu Qingyun's side.

In "Infernal Affairs 2", Lau Kin-ming and Chan Wing-yan, the key figures from the first film, are only supporting characters.

The male lead's words.

It should be Wu Zhenyu?

The second male leads are Han Chen and Inspector Huang.

But no matter how you look at it.

As Lau Kin-ming, Chan Kwun-hei's popularity is absolutely unquestionable.

In fact, the popularity of the premiere alone is evident.

In ordinary movie theaters, whether in mainland China or Hong Kong, the focus is on the people, the characters, and the film itself.

Chen Yongren, Liu Jianming.

Han Chen, Inspector Wong.

These characters.

There are also many young female fans of Edison Chen who are not interested in Infernal Affairs 2, but because their idol is in the movie, they have to buy a ticket even if they are not interested.

Therefore, Infernal Affairs 2 inexplicably attracted some viewers who were not part of the target audience.

Perhaps those people are not interested in the fates of the characters in Infernal Affairs 2.

But the idol is in it.

Even if you're not interested, you have to be interested.

Is that something you're not interested in?

That's because they acted for their idol!

but

There were also a few dissenting voices.

I'm also thinking about it.

This time.

The last-minute change of actors in Infernal Affairs 2.

Will it have any impact?

When most people thought that changing the actor would not have any impact.

Whether it will actually have an impact is still uncertain.

At this point, the movie hadn't started yet, and Lau Tak-wah and Leung Chiu-wai were still discussing things.

"Do you think changing the cast will have an impact?"

"Um."

Actually, Leung Chiu-wai was also somewhat surprised by Lau Tak-wah's attitude, as he actually thought that changing the actor would have an impact.

But thinking about it carefully...

Li Yun was recommended by Liu Dehua.

The people he wants to mentor.

It's understandable to have such thoughts.

"Maybe in the end it won't have any impact," Liu Dehua said with a slight smile. "I'm just expressing my personal opinion."

"Your opinion is quite clear and direct."

Liang Chaowei paused for a moment before speaking.

"However, we haven't seen the filming location or the finished product, so none of us dare to make any definitive conclusions about the final result."

However, Liang Chaowei felt in his heart that...

Replacing him with Chen Guanxi should yield good results.

Or.

It can't be worse; at the very least, it'll be a break-even result.

Chen Guanxi's temperament is also very suitable for the "gangster" role, with a natural fit.

"The movie is about to start, let's see how it goes." At this moment, Andy Lau smiled slightly and waited quietly for the movie to start: "However, no matter how the movie turns out, it won't affect our 'Infernal Affairs 3'."

In "Infernal Affairs 3", there are no scenes featuring the younger versions of Lau Kin-ming and Chan Wing-yan.

There's really not that much agonizing over whether it's the younger Chen Yongren or the younger Liu Jianming.

And since it has little to do with the film "Infernal Affairs 3" that they made, it allows Lau Tak-wah and Leung Chiu-wai to appreciate the film from the perspective of an audience member.

Enjoy it without distraction

At this moment, before the movie started, Liu Dehua saw Li Yun.

"Our friend Xiao Li seems a bit lonely."

"You really have the demeanor of a senior." Liang Chaowei looked at Liu Dehua with a wry smile, and then stood up with him.

Both of them walked towards Li Yun's direction.

At this moment.

Liu Qiangwei was also a little uneasy.

After all, it's his movie being released. Even with the groundwork laid by "Infernal Affairs 1," the movie will most likely still be a critical and commercial success.

He still felt uneasy.

"No matter how many times I watch my own movie premiere, I still get nervous."

"take it easy."

The person next to her is Jiang Ling, a senior executive at Emperor Entertainment Group, who is considered a veteran in the industry.

Chen Guanxi is an artist of her type.

Jiang Ling has high hopes for both her artist Chen Guanxi and this film.

I really appreciate it.

She had also seen "Infernal Affairs 1". After watching it, she regretted why she hadn't encouraged Chen Guanxi to fight for the film's resources, instead letting him go to someone else.

He was still a relatively unknown actor from mainland China.

Fortunately, everything can be made up for.

The second installment is even more certain, given the success of Infernal Affairs I.

This time, Chen Guanxi has simply gained both a good reputation and popularity.

A double win indeed.

As for that minor actor from mainland China, I didn't care much about him.

"With the experience of filming Infernal Affairs 1, we should have already copied all the minor flaws in Infernal Affairs 2, right?" Jiang Ling said with a slight smile.

The two exchanged pleasantries.

The movie Infernal Affairs 2 has begun, and its prologue has begun with the opening theme song.

The scene remained dark and cramped.

This seems to set the tone for this type of film.

A scene without sunlight.

At this moment, Li Yun was sitting alone.

They were quite happy and at ease.

Unlike others who are always surrounded by people, I don't feel so at ease watching a movie.

At this moment, no one here cares about the character being replaced midway through the game.

Especially when the role was replaced by a new generation mainland actor like Li Yun, no one paid any attention.

But is Li Yun truly at ease inside?

Of course, it wasn't very comfortable.

No one could say this was comfortable, but in the adult world, there aren't many things that are completely satisfactory.

The story hasn't even started yet; the opening theme song from Infernal Affairs speaks of the endless cycle of suffering.

Li Yun, an unknown figure, stared at the big screen.

Ultimately, it's the screen used for the premiere, practically the most luxurious big screen in Hong Kong, with incredibly high resolution.

Originally, Li Yun, who was just watching the movie alone, suddenly found himself with two other people beside him.

"Senior Liang, Senior Liu."

Li Yun was somewhat surprised.

Unexpectedly, Liang Chaowei and Liu Dehua both came over.

"You look so lonely all by yourself, so we two old folks have come to keep you company."

Liu Dehua said with a smile, showing no airs of a senior at all, but more like an elder brother.

Li Yun had this misconception.

Liang Chaowei's situation was much simpler. He followed Liu Dehua, and when Liu Dehua came here, he naturally followed as well.

At this moment, Li Yun felt a warmth in his heart, and of course, he understood what the two seniors meant.

It's often said that the entertainment industry is a place rife with materialism.

But sometimes...

There will still be some differences.

At this moment, Li Yun also spoke.

"Thank you both very much."

"Ha, you're thanking me now." Liu Dehua sat down, both amused and exasperated, and watched the prelude on the big screen.

The theme song, production, budget—everything about this film is far superior to Infernal Affairs 1.

I don't know what kind of viewing experience it will bring him.

"Who do you think will perform better, you or Chen Guanxi?" Andy Lau paused for a moment before asking Li Yun. The opening theme song was just too long, and he just wanted to ask.

The budget for Infernal Affairs 2 was far too much. The opening theme was even a bit long, and there were quite a few close-up shots of Edison Chen, as if he wanted everyone to know that he was in Infernal Affairs 2.

Emperor Entertainment went to great lengths to promote Edison Chen. In Infernal Affairs, even the opening theme song featured many shots of Chen in the center position, as if to declare a claim to the film, that Edison Chen's Lau Kin-ming belongs to the sovereignty of Infernal Affairs II.

He knew exactly how Li Yun would answer.

Generally speaking, they would answer modestly.

Or rather, they're pretty much the same.

However, at this moment, Li Yun smiled slightly.

"If it's Lau Kin-ming."

"That must mean I performed better."

(End of this chapter)