Chapter 350 Hulk
Suddenly, someone interrupted:
"You don't know yet, right?
Last year at the Hong Kong Film Market, all three of his films ranked among the top ten at the box office! ”
"Real or false?"
There was a sound of surprise all around.
When it comes to box office, this is closely related to them.
Even in Hollywood, the happenings in Hong Kong always attract their attention.
However, Chinese-language films are not shown on a large scale here in the lighthouse country, so most of them have no chance to enjoy them.
If the boxing champion status has little to do with them, then this box office result has undoubtedly been recognized by many people.
Some actresses with ideas frequently set their sights on Du Sheng.
Even if their aesthetic standards are very high, the guy in front of them is definitely a handsome guy.
Some male actors were beating small drums in their hearts.
Because there are not many opportunities for Asian actors in Hollywood.
If such a fierce person is added, the competition will undoubtedly become more intense.
After a while, Xu Ligong led Du Sheng and Hong Yinbao closer and said with a smile on his face:
“I believe you all have heard of Qinbao’s name, so I won’t introduce it further.
This is a popular youngster from the Mainland and a super idol in the Asian boxing circle, Mr. Du Sheng. ”
Yang Ziqiong smiled and applauded:
"Mr. Du, I really didn't expect you to set foot in Hollywood so soon. I've been impressed by you for three days. Welcome!"
Du Sheng also smiled:
"Sister Qiong, we meet again, just call me A Sheng.
I came here to discuss the boxing match, not a foot trip. I had to go back to the mainland to film. ”
The last time Yang Ziqiong returned to China to attend the awards ceremony, the two had seen each other from a distance.
Hearing this, several Chinese actors around him felt much relieved, and the smiles on their faces became more genuine.
"Du, welcome to Hollywood, your performance in the boxing ring is great, and you have made face for us Chinese!"
Everyone greeted them warmly, and Du Sheng responded humbly.
After the polite greetings, he came to Yang Ziqiong:
"Sister Qiong, I am your fan. When will a new work be released?"
A helpless smile appeared on Yang Ziqiong's face, she shook her head and said:
"It should not be possible in the past two years."
Last year, "Legend of Heaven", her first major starring role, was released to mixed reviews and mixed reviews.
The production cost of more than 20 million US dollars, only 30 million was recovered globally, and even the cost cannot be recovered.
Hollywood's pursuit of profit is very cruel. As soon as one of your movies hits the market, there are people who will immediately turn their backs on you.
Therefore, no one is looking for her to film at all.
Du Sheng knew very well how serious the situation in Hollywood was of praising the superior and suppressing the inferior. He smiled and said:
"Sister Qiong, when you went to Xiangjiang to work alone, didn't you become the number one female star from a small position?
Relax, maybe someone will ask you to film a movie later. ”
Although "Tianmai Legend" failed in North America, it did well at the box office in Asia, and the feedback from the optical disc market was not bad.
After two months, major producers will get the overall sales data, and there will naturally be follow-up opportunities.
In fact, in the second half of the year, a director from Lighthouse Country asked her to film "Memoirs of a Geisha".
Although the starring role is Zhang Ziyi, Yang Ziqiong also used this to make a comeback.
Yang Ziqiong recalled the situation 20 years ago. At that time, she could not even understand Cantonese and Mandarin. It was indeed a difficult journey.
It’s just that the xenophobia in Hollywood is even more serious, so she couldn’t help but sigh:
“It’s difficult to get ahead here!”
"Yes, Hollywood is far more difficult than imagined, especially for people of the yellow race."
"Without connections and background, no one wants anything that comes to your doorstep."
"Even if I finally joined the crew, there was always pressure on the set."
"Those directors will also deliberately find fault, saying that the behavior you performed is not in line with the habits of the lighthouse country.
I grew up in Singapore. How do I know the cultural customs of the lighthouse country?
Even the expressions of happiness and surprise have to be learned again! ”
People around him also echoed and expressed their dissatisfaction.
Yang Ziqiong nodded silently and said seriously to Du Sheng:
"A Sheng, if you really want to make a career in Hollywood, you must be fully aware of it.
They say they don't engage in racial discrimination, but secretly there are many obstacles and every step is a test.
When I first came here, people said that my pronunciation was not good. I had to learn it from scratch like a primary school student when I was four years old. It was really painful. ”
Hollywood has always been unfriendly to Asian actors,
Unless your character design is a humorous image with a comedic tone.
When Du Sheng heard this, he just smiled.
The language gift package he won in the lottery was American English, which is unlikely to be the case.
Moreover, for artists like Jet Li who have a huge fan base, Hollywood will also provide dubbing.
But what they said is right, there are ants at the bottom.
This is a long-standing sticking point in the Lighthouse State—racial prejudice.
Under the lens of Hollywood, characters of different skin colors are labeled:
European and American white people are usually portrayed as positive and optimistic images;
Slavs are often portrayed as rough and cunning;
Black characters are often impulsive, humorous, and outspoken;
As for the yellow race, they are portrayed as thin and timid.
The roles tailor-made for Asians in Hollywood are largely to cater to the tastes of audiences in lighthouse countries.
In addition to deepening their prejudice against Asians, these characters are most likely to cater to Zhengfu's brainwashing.
Yang Ziqiong sighed:
"In the final analysis, the Chinese influence and voice in Hollywood are too humble!"
In the lighthouse country, the channels for Chinese people to express their voices have always been narrow. Not to mention in Hollywood, the center of the film and television industry.
Although the Chinese are good at making money, they are mostly banana and moist people and rarely take the initiative to create momentum, which makes the overall voice weak.
The ethnic group lacks the right to speak. The number of Chinese who join Hollywood is limited and they are excluded everywhere.
This situation has intensified as Cheng Long, Jet Li and others are gradually marginalized.
Therefore, this is also the reason why so many Asians admire Li Eucalyptus so much.
Although Du Sheng had already experienced it, his understanding became deeper through personal communication and contact.
While they were talking, Yang Ziqiong suddenly said to Du Sheng:
"Brother Eucalyptus is here."
Li Yu had entertained them just now, and it was most likely that he came here for Du Sheng.
Du Sheng turned around and saw a man wearing a black suit with neat hair and a happy face walking towards him.
It was Li Eucalyptus who was the focus of this party.
When he saw Du Sheng, he smiled and said hello:
"A Sheng, welcome to the global film mecca, Hollywood!"
To be honest, no one would talk to Du Sheng like a superior in the Mainland.
But during this period, Li Yu got used to the stars and the moon, and it showed up unconsciously.
And he has climbed to the forefront of Hollywood, and he is indeed qualified.
Du Sheng was open-minded and ignored this trivial matter and responded with a smile:
"Director Li, I have admired your name for a long time. I am deeply honored to meet you today."
"Haha, Asheng, I have watched your "Infernal Affairs 2",
The part of murdering the heroine may be a little green, but the overall completion is quite good. ”
As Li Yu spoke, he patted Du Sheng on the shoulder:
"Even in Hollywood, your acting skills are among the best among the younger generation!"
It looked like a senior director entering a coaching state, which is probably a habit.
Du Sheng saw Li Yu's sincere eyes and his smile remained the same:
"Director Li has received the award, but it is nothing compared to your achievements."
"Haha, Asheng, you are new here. If you have any questions, just ask me. I will definitely help you if you can."
Li Yu was in a happy mood while talking about the scene.
But no one would take it seriously, and Du Sheng also smiled.
"A Sheng, come and let me introduce you to some Hollywood big shots. It will definitely be beneficial to your future development."
The people around looked at this scene with envy and jealousy in their eyes.
They have known each other for a long time. When did they receive such special care?
Isn't the reason why everyone came to support him just to gain more connections and resources through him?
He never expected that this young guy who had just stepped into Hollywood would get it easily.
He was also recommended by Li Eucalyptus himself.
How can this not make people jealous?
Only Yang Ziqiong and Xu Ligong, who were familiar with Li Yu, shook their heads and smiled.
They understand Li Yu's past and temperament.
Before becoming a director, Li Yu had been relying on his wife's financial support and experienced all kinds of hardships and hardships.
Although he is successful and famous now, he still has a bit of a show-off mentality.
As for why he took Du Sheng alone and not others?
That's of course because of Du Sheng's dual identities as Chinese boxing champion + media boss.
In Li Yu's eyes, no matter how outstanding an actor is, he is only in the middle and low-end, and is in a position of being overlooked. What's the fun in showing off?
But Du Sheng is different. His position and ability are there.
The other party itself is also valued by mainland farmers.
This alone makes it different from the general public.
Li Yu has been working hard in the film industry for many years. Whether in Hong Kong or Hollywood, he has been restricted by capital.
Now that I have a firm foothold, I naturally want to show my style in front of such a person.
Moreover, Du Sheng's reputation is naturally higher, and shaking is even more enjoyable!
Du Sheng was amused.
It seems that no matter who he is, the two things of returning home in fine clothes and appearing holy in front of others are the same no matter where he is.
Since Li Yu wants to shine, he can't suppress it, since he won't suffer any loss anyway.
On the contrary, with the introduction of this great director, it is good to get to know people in Hollywood circles.
After going around, I did get to know a lot of people and got a few cards.
"Hi Bradt, Teemo, let me introduce you-"
Li Yu led Du Sheng to meet two white middle-aged men, and both parties exchanged names.
At this time, a lady on the left waved to Li Yu.
He looked at Du Sheng with a little regret and said:
"There's something going on over there. You chat with your friends here first, and I'll go over and take care of it..."
After Li Yu left, Du Sheng took a glass of red wine and sat down leisurely next to him.
He didn't rush to interrupt, but just recalled the identities of the two people around him.
The man on the left is Michael Bradt, the Universal Pictures screenwriter who worked with Li on "The Incredible Hulk" and has an entertainment company under his name.
The other one is a director who just came to the Lighthouse Country from the Rakshasa Kingdom, Timo Bekmambetov,
He has directed "Gladiator" and "Escape from Mountain Man."
Recently he is busy promoting his new film "The Night Watchman".
The two nodded slightly to Du Sheng, who was sitting down, and continued their previous conversation, seemingly not treating the person next to them as an outsider.
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(End of chapter)