In China.
Or the people.
Or the media.
The entertainment industry was good too.
For a moment, all of them exploded with rage!
…
On Weibo …
"F * ck, what's going on!"
"Isn't this a joke?"
"What's so great about Hollywood? What are you guys so proud of?! "
"You are looking down on our China market? Why don't you just die! "
"One day, we will make a China movie that has a higher box office than yours. Do you believe me? In this world, nothing is impossible! "
"Face-smacking Zhang didn't beg you to act in his movie. If it was just a normal audition and you felt that it wasn't suitable, then forget it. But why did you have to bring this up at a press conference? Why are you still talking about the China market not being regulated? He even talked about how Zhang Ye's acting and image were not good enough? Wilson must have done it on purpose! There was another American actor like Zhang Ye who had also been confirmed for the role at the start, but it was suddenly canceled. He was even singled out by Wilson at the press conference and specifically reprimanded for not doing anything to him, so how could he do things like that? This is pure hype! "
"This is hype!"
"Yeah, Zhang Ye has been very popular internationally recently."
"F * ck, I used to like Wilson. He's an international director. But now, it seems like he's just so-so. I won't watch his movies anymore."
"That's right, I'm not watching anymore!"
"Boycott Commando 2!"
"Let's make sure he doesn't get a single dollar in the box office in China!"
"Resolutely resist! Damn it! How infuriating! "
"Is there a need to resist? Those arrogant fellows from Hollywood still thought that as long as it was a movie made by them, the Chinese people would buy it. They were really thinking too much. Moreover, they might really not know who Zhang Ye's wife was, right? He's the head of the Central Publicity Department. Whether or not Commando 2 can even be screened in China is a question mark. The production team of Commando 2 is really digging their own graves! "
"Pfff, it's true!"
"I didn't like Zhang Ye in the past, but I'm on his side this time!"
"Supporting Teacher Zhang!"
The people were indignant as they expressed their support for Zhang Ye.
Following that, many celebrities and directors in the entertainment industry also stepped forward.
China's famous director, Li Ke: "Don't point everything at China. We're not as weak as you think!"
Another famous Chinese director also came out and posted on Weibo: "China's film industry is currently in a stage of rapid development. Zhang Ye has always been one of the most dedicated celebrities in China's entertainment industry, so don't speak carelessly. Be careful that you don't cut your tongues if the wind gets too strong."
Ning Lan's Weibo: "Despicable people cause trouble."
Heavenly Queen Xu Meilan's Weibo: "I hate people who slander others to create hype!"
…
People's Daily.
Xinhua News Agency.
Youth Daily.
Many media outlets pointed their fingers at Wilson.
"China's film market is not regulated?"
Respect and Be Respected!
"The Arrogance of a Hollywood Director!"
Pride and Prejudice in Hollywood!
Things had gotten out of hand!
Zhang Ye and his studio were once again standing in the eye of the storm!
…
At the studio.
The atmosphere was gloomy.
Some people were angry.
Someone was upset.
Someone cursed.
Someone was feeling sorry for Zhang Ye.
For the sake of getting the job offer for a Hollywood blockbuster, their studio had turned down almost all of their work in order to make this happen. Be it the auditions or the contract negotiations, they had shown 200% of their sincerity. They did not even ask for a high salary, which was very, very low, just so that they could have a chance to showcase their skills in a Hollywood movie. At one point, they had thought that the negotiations had already been settled. The feedback from the Commando 2 film crew was also the same. But no one could have expected that at the press conference just now, Director Wilson would stab them in the back while they were unprepared. Only then did they realize that Commando 2 had never intended to invite Director Zhang at all. From the beginning to the end, it was all a plot to hype up the movie!
First, they threw out an olive branch.
Then they stomped on it.
This was completely cutting off Director Zhang's path in Hollywood!
Little Wang roared, "They're pushing it too far!"
Tong Fu said angrily, "Those bastards!"
But Zhang Ye remained calm. He smiled and said, "Alright, it's not a big deal."
Ha Qiqi took the initiative to take responsibility for the mistake and said sternly, "Director Zhang, I'm mainly responsible for what happened this time. It's all my fault. I was too anxious to move forward."
Zhang Zuo added, "Me too. I'm also responsible. I should have known that there's no such thing as a free lunch in this world. We were too anxious to succeed."
Zhang Ye laughed and said, "The decision was made by me. What has it got to do with you guys?"
But Ha Qiqi and the others all knew and could tell that when the decision to enter Hollywood was made during the meeting, Director Zhang did not really care much about it. It was only because of their impulsive persuasion that Director Zhang agreed to go for the audition. Perhaps Director Zhang already had a premonition at that time.
Zhang Ye chuckled and said, "Alright, let's not take responsibility for this. This incident has also taught us a lesson. We're not people who play by the rules to begin with. We're not like the other international celebrities who follow the rules and enter Hollywood step by step to film. One movie, three movies, five movies, and slowly gaining popularity isn't suitable for us at all. We still have to carve out a path that has our own characteristics, both domestically and internationally."
"But now," Ha Qiqi sighed and said, "we can't get into Hollywood anymore."
Zhang Zuo said, "With this negative impact, I'm afraid no Hollywood directors will invite us anymore."
But Zhang Ye shook his head and said calmly, "It's not like Hollywood is the only place that can make movies."
Wu Yi was taken aback. "What do you mean?"
Zhang Ye smiled. "Wasn't that Wilson just bragging to me? The letter of challenge has already been issued, so there's no reason for us not to accept it. "
Ha Qiqi said, "Ah?"
Little Wang said in surprise, "What are you trying to do?"
What am I trying to do?
Zhang Ye simply said, "I'm going to do it!"
Zhang Zuo said, "How?"
Tong Fu wiped his sweat away. "That's a famous Hollywood director we're talking about!"
"I've decided." Zhang Ye said something astonishing. "Let's make a movie too. We won't go to Hollywood, but will do it in China. We'll make a movie about Chinese people. I want to see if our box office earnings are higher, or if Commando 2's box office earnings are higher. Let's see who's better!"
What?
Make a movie?
Little Wang was floored. "W-When have we ever made a movie before?!"
Tong Fu stammered, "Yeah, we don't know how to."
Zhang Ye retorted, "Wasn't that our first time making a TV series as well?"
Zhang Zuo was so scared that he was trembling. "But a movie is different! It's completely different! "
Ha Qiqi also said in a panic, "Director Zhang, we can't make a movie just because we have a grudge against each other. This is an area that we've never touched before. Besides, the other party is a Hollywood director, and it's a sequel to one of Hollywood's signature movies. How are we going to compete with them in the box office earnings? Th-This is impossible. The difference between China's film market and the American film market is huge. Th-This is too risky, so we can't let our emotions affect our decisions. "
Zhang Ye smiled and said, "Actually, when you guys mentioned Hollywood and movies, I already had some ideas. What Wilson said made me even more certain about it. Why can't China's movies show their faces in the world? Why can't we? Why can't we?! I'm going to give our country a big present this time! Hollywood? Wilson? Commando 2? This bro is going to fight it out with them this time! I'd like to see if Hollywood blockbusters are really as awesome as they make them out to be! Hur hur. "
The studio staff looked at one another.
Everyone knew that they couldn't persuade Director Zhang.
Ha Qiqi didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "Then what movie are we going to make?"
Zhang Ye answered without even thinking, "A military-themed one."
"A military-themed one?" Zhang Zuo blinked.
Zhang Ye made another shocking statement. "I've even thought of a name for the movie. It'll be called Wolf Warrior 2!"
Silence!
A deathly silence!
Little Wang's eyes widened. "What?"
Zhang Ye said, "Wolf Warrior 2!"
Ha Qiqi was stunned. "How many?"
Zhang Ye said, "Two."
2？
2？
Everyone almost tripped and fell to the ground!
Zhang Zuo gasped and said, "Director Zhang, can you stop teasing us?"
Zhang Ye said nervously, "I'm not teasing you guys."
Wu Yi nearly fainted. "We know that you want to compete with Hollywood, but b-but we can't just let them make Commando 2 while we can! Commando already had its first movie. Even if we want to make a movie, we can't call our first movie Wolf Warrior 2! "
But Zhang Ye said, "Who said that the first movie can't be called 2?"
Wu Yi was at a loss for words. "Uh, no one said that it can't be called 2."
Zhang Ye nodded. "Then we'll call it Wolf Warrior 2."
Everyone was at a complete loss for words!
They didn't even know how to ridicule him anymore!
They'd never seen anyone do something like this before!
They'd never seen anyone do something like this before!
Be it in China or Hollywood, in the entire international film industry, they'd never seen anyone make a movie that didn't follow the rules like this before!
Director Zhang was indeed Director Zhang!
The way his brain worked was completely abnormal!
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