novellhall Chapter 108 Keira Knightley
Chapter 108 Keira Knightley
Chapter 109 Keira Knightley (Seeking first subscription)
"Gina Carano! A former professional MMA fighter who transitioned to acting, she possesses strong combat skills, and her fighting style is very popular with audiences!"
Rob, standing nearby, explained, "Her action scenes are undeniably impressive; the production team felt she perfectly embodied the image of a female drill sergeant who could beat you to a pulp!"
Chen Xun nodded.
He certainly knew Gina Carano; she was known as an action star and was indeed a perfect fit for the role.
The casting strategy is very clear: it's about creating a realistic and hardcore action style.
His gaze shifted to the shortlist of actresses for the lead role of Lindsay Shaw.
Lindsay is an independent, intelligent, and righteous investigative journalist who is Chen Xun's emotional anchor and important ally on Earth.
This role requires both intellectual beauty and a certain level of fame, as well as the ability to create chemistry with Chen Xun.
The first name on the list made Chen Xun pause for a moment: Keira Knightley.
"Keira Knightley?"
Rob pointed to the name: "Elizabeth Swann from the Pirates of the Caribbean series!"
She gave outstanding performances in "Pride and Prejudice" and "Atonement," and was hailed as the "English Rose," enjoying immense international renown!
"Bro, the production team really went all out! They're practically giving you an A-list actress!"
Chen Xun looked at the name and felt a little excited.
Just a few months ago, he was an unknown actor who needed to leverage the popularity of his top-tier girlfriend.
Now, when Warner Bros. is choosing a screen partner for the new Green Lantern, they are directly considering international stars of Keira Knightley's caliber.
This is not just about increased pay and screen time, but also a direct reflection of industry status and recognition.
He's now the one who can attract A-list actresses to collaborate on A-list productions.
Are there any other candidates?
"Yes, there are a few more, like Rachel McAdams, but Keira Knightley is currently the highest priority!"
Rob rubbed his hands together: "The producers and director Martin both favor her. They think her classic beauty combined with a modern, independent spirit is a good match for the role of a reporter. Plus, she has experience working with foreign male actors, so it's easy to create chemistry between them!"
"Most importantly, she has strong international box office appeal, especially in Europe and Asia, which is crucial for the global distribution of our film!"
Everything was very Hollywood-esque!
For profit!
This was a huge leap forward for Chen Xun personally.
"However, there's a problem!"
Rob calmed down a bit, then frowned: "Keira Knightley's schedule is very tight. It seems she's in talks for other scripts, and she's quite selective about the roles she takes, with high standards for scripts and co-stars!"
"We need to contact her as soon as possible to confirm her intentions and availability!"
"Then let's arrange it as soon as possible!"
Chen Xun asked, "What about Gina Carano?"
"She's relatively easy to talk to; her schedule is suitable, and she's very interested in participating in such a big-budget superhero movie, as it could further open up the mainstream market. Her management team has already given her a definite answer!"
Rob replied, "The key is to finalize Keira Knightley's schedule. If she agrees, this Green Lantern duo will have top-tier status!"
Chen Xun could imagine how excited the media and public opinion would be if Keira Knightley were ultimately cast as the female lead.
This will undoubtedly bring Green Lantern a huge amount of attention and buzz!
"I'll go talk to the production company and casting director right away and arrange an initial meeting with Keira Knightley's team as soon as possible. Ideally, we could arrange an informal meeting or video call so you can get to know each other and see how things go."
Rob is very proactive!
Through Warner's channels, Chen Xun had an encrypted video call with Keira Knightley, who was in the UK.
On screen, Keira Knightley is without makeup, her hair is casually tied up, and she is wearing a comfortable sweater.
He looks thinner than on screen, but his eyes are bright and focused, with the composure characteristic of British actors.
"Hi, Chen Xun, it's nice to meet you!"
Her voice was clear and crisp, with a British accent: "I've seen your '2 Broke Girls,' it's very funny, and I've also seen the test clips you and director Martin Scorsese made, they're very innovative!"
"Thank you, Miss Knightley, it's a pleasure to meet you!"
Chen Xun responded politely, his attitude neither humble nor arrogant.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the two quickly got down to business and began discussing the script for "Green Lantern," especially the character of Lindsay Shaw.
Keira Knightley clearly did her homework, raising many insightful questions about the nature of a journalist's profession, the role of the character in the story, and the evolution of her relationship with Chen Xun.
She focuses not only on the amount of screen time, but also on the character's independence and internal logic.
Chen Xun also shared his understanding of the character Chen Xun and his hope that the relationship between the two is based on the feelings of adult partners who fight side by side and appreciate each other, rather than a simple hero-saves-the-damsel or dependent relationship.
The call lasted about half an hour, and the atmosphere was professional and harmonious.
Keira Knightley did not make an immediate commitment, but expressed great interest in the direction of the script and Chen Xun's understanding of the character. She said she would seriously consider the scheduling issue and have her team further communicate with Warner Bros.
"She's very insightful and professional!"
After the call ended, Chen Xun said to Robert.
"There's hope!"
Rob exclaimed excitedly, "The fact that she didn't outright reject me is great news! For an actress of her caliber, if she's interested, we can always find a way to coordinate her schedule!"
A few days later, Warner Bros. sent a message:
After initial negotiations, Keira Knightley has agreed to play the lead role of Lindsay Shaw in "Green Lantern: The Rise of the Blue Dragon," and the specific contract details and final schedule are being finalized.
Gina Carano has also officially signed on, confirming her role as female instructor Sera Jordan.
Although the news was not officially announced, there are no secrets in Hollywood, and the word spread quickly.
The media and social networks were shaken once again.
Keira Knightley is reportedly in talks to join the new Green Lantern cast, teaming up with Chen Xun – that's an interesting combination!
"Warner Bros. did a great job with the casting this time! Keira Knightley's international fame + Chen Xun's fresh appeal + Gina Lamar's action scenes – a very well-balanced combination!"
"Chen Xun has truly ascended to a higher level; his collaborators are now all at this level—"
"From Kristen Stewart's boyfriend to Keira Knightley's on-screen partner, that's a meteoric rise in status, hasn't it?"
Upon hearing the news, Christine sent Chen Xun a teasing message: "Wow, Ms. Knightley, you have great taste, Mr. Chen!"
It was followed by an eye-rolling emoji.
Chen Xun responded with a shrug.
Just past midnight!
The halo effect has been refreshed once again!
Chen Xun discovered that this [halo effect] refreshes attributes sometimes really like opening a blind box, it all depends on luck.
The "dialogue" and "expression" auras that were refreshed a couple of days ago are not entirely useless, but I haven't found a particularly suitable place to use them.
[Dialogue] On the day the halo took effect, he happened to be at home, engrossed in revising the script.
Besides feeling that my pronunciation was exceptionally clear and my delivery was much more impactful when reading the narration of the draft, the biggest benefit was probably that when I called the delivery guy, I could say "Please leave it at the door, thank you" in a way that was incredibly clear and pleasant to the ear.
The delivery guy gave him two extra packets of ketchup as a result.
[Expression] The halo is even funnier.
That day, Christine was out of town filming GG, and he was home alone.
He tried to make various difficult emotional expressions in front of the mirror, ranging from utter despair to ecstatic euphoria, and the expressions were indeed rich in layers.
The presentation was incredibly detailed and nuanced, truly a masterclass in facial expression management.
But the only audience was the fat cat at home who always loved to lounge on the sofa, and the fat cat glanced at him the whole time with a look that said, "What's wrong with this stupid two-legged creature now?"
Finally, she simply turned her back to him.