At the same time, on the stage at Eaton Manor, the crowd would have been in an uproar if President Fred had not taken the initiative to help him suppress the situation.
After all, Gordon Cameron had taken the initiative to foreshadow the situation for the sake of everyone's reputation. In fact, he had admitted defeat in public for everyone's sake.
President Fred thought that Gordon had good intentions, and Gordon was a student of Powell Kennan, a respected veteran in the industry. Although they weren't familiar with each other, he was indeed one of them, so he couldn't treat him like this.
Meanwhile, in China, tens of thousands of miles away, Big Beard Deng, who was almost paralyzed from exhaustion in order to coordinate with the domestic promotion of "Women," gave himself a rare day off today.
As a senior director in the industry, of course he would receive heavy industry news from the United States. He had heard about "Luo and Zhu" at 10 o 'clock last night.
Based on Big Beard Deng's understanding of Chen Guang, although the news did not mention that Chen Guang would be involved in the mysterious stage play, he had a feeling that this guy was definitely involved.
It was too much of a coincidence, and the strangeness of this matter was very much in line with Chen Guang's style of doing things.
Because he went to Los Angeles, then Donald Joshtein streaked, and then the Oscar judges went to Princeton, New Jersey.
Then, while Chen Guang was fighting a lawsuit, a play "Romeo and Juliet" popped up inexplicably on the other side. It was impossible to say that Chen Guang was not involved.
Because of this, although Big Beard Deng was very tired, he still asked Yang Xi to wake him up at 6 o 'clock in the morning. After breakfast, the two of them stayed in front of the large screen TV to watch the foreign broadcast of UBC.
"Director Deng, do you think Chen Guang might be on stage? But isn't he from the Princeton Repertory Theatre? I've heard of Gordon Cameron. He's a well-known figure in the North American theatre industry. "
What Yang Xi meant was that he didn't think this matter had much to do with Chen Guang.
Big Beard Deng shook his head. "No, my intuition tells me that this must have something to do with Chen Guang. It's even possible that he did it!"
As the first die-hard fan of Chen Guang, Yang Xi was doubtful. "He's Chinese. Can he play Romeo?"
Big Beard shook his head, then nodded. "Forget it. We'll know when we keep watching. The performance will start in five minutes. Won't we know everything then? He is determined to win the Oscar this time. I think that as long as he can prove his ability, he will do anything. "
Yang Xi nodded in agreement. She looked at the big screen as she stuffed a bun into her mouth. "That's possible. His skin color and appearance can't hide his acting skills."
On the other side of Yanjing, Jin Shiyue and Jiang Yage had also gotten up early and were watching the TV attentively.
The two of them were much more confident than Big Beardy.
Jiang Yage gritted her teeth and said, "It must be our dear Romeo!"
Jin Shiyue nodded. "I didn't expect him to come up with this idea."
"Then we have to thank those old fools for giving us a chance. They are all gathered together. Chen Guang will definitely do something to catch them all!"
"Don't say that, Solomon. It's as if Chen Guang is a bandit."
Jiang Yage chuckled. "Isn't that right? He looks no different from a bandit. It's like he's going to rob the Oscars. If he wants to rob the Best Actor Throne, then he has to rob the brains of those old fools first. Let them personally experience the power of world-class acting! "
Jin Shiyue said, "I hope he succeeds in one go."
"No, he must succeed in one go! If he fails, it must be the fault of the actress who plays Juliet! She'll drag him down! "
Jin Shiyue smiled and patted Jiang Yage on the shoulder. "You don't even know who is playing Juliet, do you?"
"Who?"
"Irma Watson."
"No way! How did Chen Guang invite her? "
It was obvious that Irma wasn't well known among Europeans and Americans, but as a top drama actress and talented young performing artist who had risen to fame in recent years, Irma had a resounding reputation in the circle. Even in China, she was well known.
Jin Shiyue tilted her head and thought for a moment. "Solomon, do you think it's … difficult for him to attract girls?"
Jiang Yage was silent for a moment. "That's true, but I'm not worried. He's picky now. Irma's acting is good, but it doesn't meet his aesthetic standards. "
"How do you know?"
"He said he likes Chinese girls. Also, if she must have blonde hair and blue eyes, then she must have big waves."
"That can't be, right? He also has requirements for hair? "
Jiang Yage took a deep breath. "Big waves, waves! They have to be read separately. "
Jin Shiyue: "…"
Although Jiang Yage and Jin Shiyue were young, they had become famous earlier. In recent years, they had been to Hollywood more or less several times. They were deeply touched by these Oscar judges who talked about art but were very arrogant and conceited in their bones.
Both of them knew how difficult it was for Chen Guang to become an Emperor in acting, but they understood Chen Guang. They knew that he would never give up once he was serious, so they never tried to persuade him. Anyway, they wouldn't be of much help if they followed him. The only thing they could do for him was think of ways to promote 'Women' in the country and help him clear his worries.
No matter what he did overseas, as long as the domestic base was stable, it wouldn't collapse.
In the eyes of Jin Shiyue and Jiang Yage, the Oscar was the icing on the cake, but the domestic box office and reputation were the foundation of their career.
Of course, the two of them sincerely hoped to help Chen Guang win an Oscar, but they couldn't do it even if they were the most powerful second generation in China.
It wasn't like in China. As long as Chen Guang was willing, with his relationship with Jin Jiang, he could easily win from the Golden Horse Award to the Golden Husky Award. However, it wasn't the same overseas, especially for the Oscars.
Although they were politically correct playthings that flaunted art, they still had to do some superficial work to convince the public.
In addition, their political correctness was the political correctness of the American president, not the political correctness of the Chinese aristocrats.
Finally, at seven o 'clock, with the music, the lights on the stage dimmed, and the crowd quickly quieted down.
The legendary graduation ceremony of "Romeo and Juliet" for young actors had officially begun.
Kent Cameron, who was standing under the stage, clenched his fists tightly and looked up at the stage with full attention.
He had never been so nervous before. He was even more nervous than when he had led the drama troupe to the Golden Vienna Hall.
At first, he was happy because of Chen Guang's aristocratic style, but he gradually calmed down.
After all, he didn't know Blake at all. This was a live stage play that attracted worldwide attention. Now Kent couldn't even trust the professional actors in his own troupe, let alone others.
He was a little afraid that the aristocratic young man named Blake would mess it up on the stage. That would be disastrous.
With a brief narration, the background of the story in Verona was briefly explained. The scene changed and went directly to the banquet hall where Romeo and Juliet met for the first time.
This was a play that everyone was familiar with. Most of the people who came here were also fans of the art of film or drama itself. In order to maintain the pace of the stage play, the story background was particularly brief.
The banquet hall, which was decorated in the medieval Italian style, appeared in front of the audience under the gradually brightening lights.
When the bright lights reached their peak, the originally still people on the stage moved in an instant.
The change from extreme silence to liveliness took less than a second. The quiet stage instantly turned into a bustling aristocratic ball.
In the lively ball, the aristocratic guests dressed in luxurious clothes came and went, sometimes whispering to each other, sometimes brave young men would send invitations to beautiful aristocratic ladies, and then they would dance together on the dance floor.
Many of the audience could not help but frown slightly. Although the actors on the stage performed very professionally, the purely digital background, coupled with the actors' slightly stiff and rigid performance, still cast a layer of haze over this classic stage play.
Of all the actors on stage so far, probably only Irma, who played the role of Juliet, performed well. Her every frown and smile revealed a sense of spirituality. As for the others, they were far from being able to perform well.
This was a qualified performance, but it was not worthy of today's fame and occasion.
Out of etiquette, people did not whisper to each other, but if there was no change, the scene would quickly deteriorate.
King Cameron really wanted to dig a hole and hide in it. He knew that his troupe members had tried their best.
However, the rehearsal time was indeed too short. It was already considered very professional for everyone to be able to perform without any obvious flaws.
However, he still wanted to ask for more. He wanted everyone to perform perfectly and reach the true state of performing art. It was really too much.
King Cameron looked down the stage again. The dim lights illuminated the slightly frowning faces, and he let out a long sigh. He could roughly imagine the expression of the audience in front of their televisions all over the world.
Perhaps after today's performance, my Princeton Drama Troupe will consider moving and changing its name?
Forget it, the greater the loss this time, the more Old President James will owe me.
Old President James was a very kind person, and there was no need to take the initiative to mention it. The more serious the loss, the more he would find a way to compensate.
With Old James's connections and reputation in the industry, even a simple greeting would be enough to bring my Princeton Drama Troupe to a higher level.
The benefits could be expected, but the entire troupe would be reborn, and they were very reluctant to leave.
President Fred and the others were also very nervous, but Old James and the others felt more at ease.
This stage was actually produced by them, and they also knew who was playing Romeo.
Everyone in the World Party had confidence in Chen Guang, and they did not believe that Chen Guang would mess up the performance.
Suddenly, the people on the right side of the stage fell silent again. Romeo, played by Chen Guang, trotted out of the darkness with his friend.
The two young people ran forward quickly, and Romeo's friend turned back to urge them. Romeo, played by Chen Guang, walked forward quickly while tidying up his mask.
Jin Shiyue and Jiang Yage, who were separated by the ocean, suddenly froze. The two of them forgot what they were just saying.
Big Beard Deng's brows furrowed tightly at first, but he soon unconsciously relaxed.
Although Chen Guang's appearance had changed a lot, the moment he stepped on the stage, Big Beard Deng was 100% sure that this was Chen Guang!
She didn't know what he had done, but for some reason, when he appeared on the screen, a salty and moist smell that seemed to come from the Mediterranean floated out of the screen!
Even the lights that shone down on the stage suddenly had an old-fashioned feel to them.
Others didn't understand what was going on, but Big Beard Deng and Jiang Yage did.
This was Chen Guang's incredible acting skills. The moment he stepped on the stage, he released a domain-like power that only belonged to him. His stage, the audience below the stage, and even the live audience in front of the TV were all enveloped in his domain-like power!
He was really serious.
Not only Big Beard, Jin Shiyue, and Jiang Yage in front of the TV, but other actors, members of the drama troupe, members of the Oscar committee, staff of the major live broadcasting platforms and TV stations, as well as ordinary audiences, had a more profound and unique feeling.
A moment ago, they were still frowning with anger on their faces.
But the moment Chen Guang stepped on the stage, inexplicably, the expressions on their faces slowly relaxed.
It was not a simple knowing smile, but a sudden state of complete relaxation. They looked like they had been sprayed with a hypnotic spray.
But they didn't realize it at all. In an instant, their minds were completely blank.
At this moment, the banquet hall on the right side of the stage, which was completely frozen under the lights, suddenly moved again.
This was a little earlier than the time they had arranged for the rehearsal. Originally, the people inside should have moved when Romeo and his friends ran to the so-called main entrance of the banquet hall.
But no one noticed this. Even the chief director in charge of the rehearsal stood at the side of the stage in a daze.
Irma and the other actors couldn't be blamed for this. At this moment, they had even forgotten who they were and that they were acting. They had even forgotten their names and identities!
They had become real Italian nobles living in Verona!
Juliet Capulet sat in the corner of the banquet hall. Although she was always the focus of the crowd's attention, she always seemed absent-minded.
Juliet thought to herself, How boring. Today's banquet is really boring.
They are all hypocritical and childish people.
Their hypocritical noble etiquette can't hide their arrogance and rudeness at all.
I hate the way these people look at me!
Their pale faces and weak steps betray their bodies that have been hollowed out by beauty.
God knows if they secretly implemented the damned first night rights on the civilian girls in their territory.
None of them are good people!
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