The next day.
At the studio.
"Good morning, Director Zhang."
"Good morning."
"You were flooding the Internet again yesterday."
"I saw it."
"Oh yes, Sister Ha was looking for you just now."
"There's a new job?"
"I think so."
When Zhang Ye arrived, he chatted with everyone.
At this moment, Ha Qiqi came downstairs in high spirits. "Director Zhang, you're finally here. I was just looking for you. Shall we talk in the meeting room? There's something important. "
Zhang Ye said, "Sure, let's have a meeting then."
Ha Qiqi called out to everyone, "Come, let's have a meeting."
In the meeting room.
Everyone was seated.
Zhang Ye was the first to speak. He said with a smile, "Our work has been going quite smoothly recently. We've gotten onto the international popularity rankings and gained a foothold in the world. The next step is for everyone to come up with a plan and plan for our next jobs. The international entertainment circle is different from our domestic circle, and there are more restrictions. Take race for example, the international entertainment circle does not really appreciate Asians. So this is a problem, and it's especially important for us to choose our jobs. How should we cross this river next? Everyone, let's discuss. Oh yes, Old Ha mentioned that there's something important, so why don't you go first? "
Ha Qiqi and Zhang Zuo looked at each other and smiled.
Ha Qiqi suddenly said, "How about we enter Hollywood?"
Zhang Ye was taken aback. "Hollywood?"
Zhang Zuo also smiled and said, "Yes."
Variety shows.
Music.
TV series.
Cartoons.
Comics.
Novels.
Zhang Ye had basically dabbled in all sorts of industries and all sorts of forms of entertainment, except for the movie industry, which he had basically never touched before. Although he had taken on a supporting role in one or two movies when he first debuted, they were actually no different from extras and could not be considered as having done any movies before. Therefore, Zhang Ye's achievements in the film industry could be said to be a blank slate. No one had ever introduced him as a movie actor either.
Ha Qiqi said, "Right now, the only industry we haven't really dabbled in is the film industry. Everyone knows that the film industry is the biggest industry in the international entertainment circle. More than half of the international celebrities these days are actually movie stars. Celebrities from all over the world are trying their best to enter the film industry because it has the largest audience and the fastest way to become famous. That's why I feel that we can try Hollywood and forge a path through it."
Zhang Ye asked, "Hollywood has invited me?"
"Yes." Zhang Zuo smiled and said, "And you definitely won't guess which production team it is."
Zhang Ye blinked. "Which production?"
Ha Qiqi said, "It's Commando 2!"
Everyone in the studio was shocked.
"Commando?"
"Isn't this a Hollywood blockbuster?"
"It was released two years ago, and its global box office was around five to six hundred million USD!"
"They're going to film 2?"
"They invited Director Zhang?"
"Oh my god!"
Zhang Ye asked, "What role?"
Ha Qiqi said, "There are six main leads in the movie, with two of them as the main leads and the other four as support. They would like to invite you to play the role of a Chinese man. Being a lead is still a leading role, so I think they're also trying to expand into the China market. Besides, Commando 2 will be directed by Wilson, a famous Hollywood director. With him around, coupled with the box office earnings and popularity of the first movie, Commando 2's box office earnings will definitely not be bad."
Zhang Zuo also said, "This is indeed a rare opportunity."
Little Wang said, "Commando is one of my favorite movies!"
Zhang Ye looked at everyone. "Does everyone think it'll work?"
Tong Fu nodded. "That's great!"
Wu Yi chuckled and said, "If we can make a name for ourselves through this movie, our future in the international arena will be much easier."
Movies?
Hollywood?
A blockbuster sequel?
Zhang Ye nodded. "Alright, Old Ha, contact them then."
Ha Qiqi said excitedly, "Alright, I'll go and talk to them!"
For a moment, everyone in the studio was immersed in this pleasant surprise.
…
One day.
Two days.
Three days.
Negotiating the pay.
Auditions.
Negotiating the contract.
All the related work went smoothly.
…
On the Web.
The news spread like wildfire.
"What?"
"Commando 2 is going to be filmed?"
"A Chinese actor is joining the cast?"
"Why did they approach him?"
"Are they planning to enter the China market?"
"They're going to film such a blockbuster on their first venture into Hollywood? The Chinese are so lucky. "
"It's a good thing that Zhang Ye isn't the main lead. Otherwise, I definitely wouldn't watch it!"
…
In the international news.
"The cast list for Commando 2 is basically set!"
"A Chinese actor joins Commando 2?"
"Wilson's 10th blockbuster directed by him!"
"Is Hollywood increasingly eyeing the China market?"
…
The outside world was abuzz.
But just as the movie was about to start shooting, just as Zhang Ye's contract was about to be signed, an unexpected incident happened.
At a press conference.
The famous American director, Wilson, said, "After negotiating with various parties, we've finally decided to give up on inviting a Chinese celebrity to join the cast. China's film market is still not mature and regulated, so I don't want the movie's production and script to be affected just because of China's overseas box office earnings. So after negotiating with the producers, we finally made this decision. The role of Zhang Ye will be played by the Japanese celebrity, Seta."
An American reporter hurriedly asked, "Then why did you invite Zhang Ye back then?"
Wilson shook his head and laughed. "It was an invitation from the sponsors. I never agreed to it."
Another female reporter said, "Seta's fame is clearly not as good as Zhang Ye's, so why did you make this decision?"
Wilson said calmly, "This was after comprehensive consideration. We all determined that Seta is more suitable for the role than Zhang Ye. His acting skills and image are also better."
The reporter pressed, "Are you trying to use the Nobel Prize winner to create hype?"
Wilson said disdainfully, "Do we need to create hype?"
…
When the news came out.
There was a heated discussion on the Web.
A Japanese netizen: "That's great!"
Another Japanese netizen: "I like Seta!"
An Indian netizen: "As long as Zhang Ye isn't in it, I'll watch it."
A UK netizen: "It's not good to go back on your word, is it?"
A French netizen: "Are they giving up on the China market?"
An American netizen: "They're not giving up. With Wilson's reputation and Commando's reputation, even if there aren't any Chinese celebrities in the movie, the Chinese people will still watch it. Their country's film market has always been dominated by Hollywood, and they don't have any outstanding local movies. The total box office earnings of their domestic movies in half a year can't even compare to one of our movies. So there's no need for them to consider the China market."
A Canadian netizen: "Zhang Ye's attempt to enter Hollywood has failed."
An Australian netizen: "Hur hur, there's a saying in China that goes, 'Off to a bad start'. It won't be easy for him in the future."
A Russian netizen: "It's always hard for Chinese celebrities to make it in the international entertainment circle. Zhang Ye has already gone the furthest."
A Korean netizen: "Although I don't like Zhang Ye either, he's not someone who can be easily bullied. I feel that Director Wilson's actions are a little too rash."
An American netizen: "Hur hur, when did the Koreans start speaking up for the Chinese?"
That Korean netizen: "I'm not speaking up for the Chinese. I just want to tell you all that you know too little about Zhang Ye. Using him to create hype? Going back on his word? Based on my understanding of Zhang Ye, he definitely won't let this matter rest. Wilson and Hollywood are too careless. At least in Asia, no matter how much they dislike Zhang Ye, even if it's the Korean or Japanese directors, they wouldn't dare to make fun of Zhang Ye like that! Besides, the unity of the Chinese people is unimaginable! None of you know what the name Zhang Ye means to China. Wilson has ruined the China market by himself. "
An American netizen mocked: "The China film market's box office earnings have indeed exploded in recent years. There are already movies that can reach 700 million to 800 million. But remember, that's not in USD, it's RMB. Meanwhile, any of our blockbusters can easily reach 700 million to 800 million USD!"
Another American netizen: "Yeah, who asked Wilson to be the director? If we don't need him, so be it. If he's that capable, let Zhang Ye make his own movies!"
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