novellhall Chapter 188 Dream Experience Space [5000]
Chapter 188 Dream Experience Space [5000]
Chapter 188 Dream Experience Space [5000] (Seeking monthly votes)
"In this scene, you can't express my feelings about my daughter growing up!"
Marcus instructed: "You have to show the pain of missing out on her life. Your expression may not change much, but your eyes should gradually darken, like a candle being blown out by the wind."
Marcus explained it in great detail.
Chen Xun tried several times, but he was never quite satisfied.
He always falls short in this kind of extremely subtle expression.
This is because he lacks life experience, especially in the area of father-daughter relationships, which he has never experienced in real life.
He can fully utilize his accumulated experience in real life to perfectly present romantic relationships and brotherhood by absorbing attribute orbs.
Marcus noticed Chen Xun's slow progress and fell into thought. After a while, he suddenly asked, "Have you ever owned a pet? A dog or a cat?"
Chen Xun thought for a moment, and realized that apart from Christine's lazy cat, he had never kept any other animals.
"I've never raised one, but if a friend has, does that count?"
Chen Xun shook his head.
"Imagine your best friend has a dog that they've raised from a puppy to adulthood, and you're very close to it. Then you go to work in another city for a few years, and when you come back, the dog is old and near death. You stroke its head, and it still remembers you, but it no longer has the strength to wag its tail."
"You clearly love it, but you missed its best years and can never make up for it. Think about how that feels."
Chen Xun suddenly thought of the wolfhound he had raised as a child in his previous life.
That was raised by his father when he was a child.
The dog was there when Chen Xun regained his memories, and it lived until Chen Xun started elementary school.
When Chen Xun was a child, he didn't like to eat eggs. He would secretly put them in his mouth and go to the doghouse to spit them out for the dog to eat.
Chen Xun closed his eyes, recalling the feeling of holding a dog.
The dog had rough fur, weak breathing, and moist, cloudy eyes.
Human life is so long, but a dog can only accompany him until this moment.
He then transferred that feeling to missing out on his daughter's growth.
This time, when he opened his eyes and acted out that scene, Marcus nodded!
"That's the feeling: nostalgia tinged with regret, love concealing a sense of powerlessness."
The moment the performance ended!
Chen Xun saw a ball of silver light emerge from his body.
Silver attribute ball?
Chen Xun was stunned for a moment.
This was the first time he had ever seen an attribute ball of this color.
[Father's Bond +100]
Good guy!
Add 100 experience points at a time.
He absorbed it immediately.
A warm current, far stronger than any attribute ball before, surged into his body.
This time it's not just about performance skills.
Chen Xun felt as if the emotions within his body had suddenly become more acute.
It was as if a window had been pushed open in a room in his heart that had always been tightly closed.
The panel pops up automatically:
【Acting realm】
Level: Capable of handling tasks independently Progress: 97%
[Skills Bar]
The essence of practical combat action performance (gold): 72%
Street vehicle attack and defense instincts (purple) 68%
The upgrade progress bar jumped by 10%!
It's only 3% away from the next upgrade.
Chen Xun looked at the panel.
At that moment, he had only one thought in his mind: This acting class was so worthwhile!
The $20,000 was well spent!
Marcus noticed Chen Xun's momentary lapse in concentration: "What's wrong?"
"It's nothing," Chen Xun quickly regained his composure, "It's just that I suddenly seem to have a bit of an epiphany."
"That's how emotional training works. Sometimes practicing a hundred times won't help, but sometimes you just need to get one point right and the whole character comes alive."
Marcus checked the time: "That's about enough for today. Go back and solidify this feeling, then meet at the same time tomorrow?"
"See you tomorrow!"
It was already evening in Los Angeles when I left the studio.
Chen Xun didn't rush to get in the car; he stood on the street for a while.
He recalled the feeling that silver attribute ball had given him.
It's wonderful!
He took out his phone and sent Christine a message: "If one day I have to leave you to do something very important, and I might not be able to come back, will you hate me?"
A few minutes later, Christine replied: "It depends. If it's about saving the world, I might consider forgiving you. But if it's about going on a date with another woman, I'll have to consider cutting something off you [with a knife]."
Chen Xun smiled, put away his phone, got into his car, and drove away.
For the next few days, Chen Xun went to Marcus's place to train every day.
Each lesson cost $10,000, which stung his wallet, but the rewards were enormous.
Silver attribute orbs have not appeared again, but the drop rate of purple and gold attribute orbs has increased significantly.
Chen Xun felt he was getting closer and closer to the role of Cooper.
It's as if a part of that astronaut trapped in time has truly taken up residence in his heart.
When the last class ended, Marcus saw him out.
The moment Chen Xun stepped out of Marcus's studio, he saw words appear before him:
【Acting realm】
Level: Capable of handling tasks independently Progress: 100%
The curriculum has been packed in just a few days!
Chen Xun turned to look at the sign for Marcus Studio.
This guy is a real gem!
high yield!
Compared to the attribute balls that fall, the tuition fee is negligible.
Although Chen Xun spent three million US dollars to fuse skills, he still has more than seven million US dollars in hand, which is more than enough for him to spend.
Each upgrade brings new changes to him.
I wonder what it is this time?
Chen Xun drove home, sat on the sofa, and looked at the glittering 100% on the panel.
He waited for a while, but nothing happened.
"Does this mean I have to order it myself this time?"
Chen Xun tried to focus his attention on the full progress bar.
as predicted.
The entire panel interface began to be reorganized, with clearer fonts and a simpler layout.
The whole process lasted about half a minute.
【Acting realm】
Level: Popular Reputation Progress: 1%
【Core Traits】
Character credibility: 0/100
Cultural influence: 0/100
[Skills Bar]
The essence of practical combat action performance (Gold): Mastery level 74%
Street Vehicle Offense and Defense Instinct (Purple): Mastery 70%
【Dream Experience Space】
Chen Xun stared at the new panel for a long time.
The concept of "a monument bearing the Way" is quite interesting.
Unlike standing alone, which focuses more on individual ability, it's more about building a reputation within the industry and among the audience.
segment.
The addition of the [Core Trait] on the panel further confirmed Chen Xun's idea.
The credibility of the character is undoubtedly a test of Chen Xun's personal abilities.
Cultural influence refers to Chen Xun's reputation and influence within the industry and among the audience.
What interests him most are the newly added features.
【Dream Experience Space】
Function Description: The system provides an immersive dream environment where the host can fully experience the life of the target character in the dream. The experience is highly realistic and detailed. Upon waking, the acting progress is directly calculated, and attribute orbs and skill attribute orbs learned in the dungeon are dropped.
Enter the "Story Dungeon World" to experience the character's entire life from a first-person perspective and gain authentic emotional memories.
Below are a few lines of smaller print explaining:
[Can learn instinctive physical reactions (such as boxing, dance, and firearms use)]
[Able to master detailed skills such as language accent and micro-expression control]
[Enhance your understanding of the script]
[Initially, new dungeons require payment in the system's currency, starting at $100 million per attempt]
The ratio of dream time to real time is variable; typically, 6 hours of sleep in reality allows you to experience decades in the instance.
[As the host's fame and achievements increase, more challenging character dungeons will be unlocked later on.]
At the very bottom, there is a line of eye-catching red text:
[WARNING: Dream experiences will produce real emotions and residual memories. Please choose your instance carefully.]
"A million US dollars a time? Why don't you just rob someone?"
As Chen Xun looked at the panel that appeared before him, he increasingly felt that it was a tool developed by capitalism to harvest his assets.
But then he thought again, if he could truly experience a character's entire life in a dream and wake up to the feeling of having actually experienced it, then the price seemed to make sense.
Hiring a top acting coach in Hollywood can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars over a few months.
To experience life, for example, to actually go out to sea for several months to play a fisherman, or to visit a prison to play a prisoner, all of these require time and resources.
And this dream space can be created in just one night.
Even if Marcus is incredibly talented, he can't truly experience the script!
Chen Xun sat down on the sofa and carefully studied the new feature.
Click on the text "Dream Experience Space" and a new option "Dream Dungeon Library" will appear on the panel.
Clicking through, it's empty, with only one line of prompts: "Please select a target character or scenario. The system will generate the corresponding instance. First-time users can enjoy a newcomer discount: $80."
not bad!
I saved $20 on my first use.
Just then, my phone rang.
It's Robert.
"Chen, the audition details for Friday have been confirmed. It's at 10:00 AM in Studio 3 at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank. You need to arrive half an hour early for makeup and preparation. Christopher Nolan and Jonathan Nolan will be there."
Producer Emma Thomas, and two casting directors.
"Quite a spectacle!"
Upon hearing the list, Chen Xun couldn't help but sigh.
He often saw these names on social media in his previous life.
"This shows that they value this role very much."
Robert paused for a moment: "I heard that besides you, there are three other actors on the final list: Matt Damon, Michael Fassbender, and Matthew McConaughey."
Chen Xun raised an eyebrow when he heard these names.
These people were all winners of awards in their past lives.
Especially Matthew McConaughey.
In his past life, this was the same person who played Cooper and even received an Oscar nomination for the role.
Unlike Chen Xun, who is currently nominated for Best Supporting Actor, that nominee is a legitimate Best Actor.
"The competition is fierce."
Rob said seriously, "Matt Damon just finished filming 'The Bourne Legacy' and is riding high. Fassbender has a great reputation in Europe. McConaughey has been a bit quiet in recent years, but his acting has always been solid. And Jonathan Nolan seems to be quite interested in McConaughey."
"What do you think of me?"
Chen Xun was a little curious.
"I still feel that you have too much of a commercial vibe and I'm worried that you can't handle a role with this kind of depth."
Rob frankly stated, "But Spielberg's recommendation carries significant weight, so there's still a chance. We'll see how they perform tomorrow."
After hanging up the phone, Chen Xun leaned back on the sofa and closed his eyes.
Matthew McConaughey, Matt Damon, Michael Fassbender, and him.
Four actors, four styles, competing for one role.
It would be a lie to say I wasn't nervous!
This time, it's quite different from my previous filming experiences.
When he was filming "Thor", he was just a minor supporting actor, and the director certainly didn't have high expectations for him.
The subsequent film, "Green Lantern," was chosen because the project had reached a point where it had to be filmed, and after comparing sample footage, his proposal was ultimately selected.
Chen Xun's ability to take on the role was not entirely due to his acting skills or abilities, but rather a combination of favorable timing, location, and circumstances.
In the end, his performance did not disappoint the producers, and the film made a fortune at the box office.
However, if it were during the green lantern project's initial planning stages, no matter how well Chen Xun performed, he would never have gotten the role.
As for "The Hunger Games," it was Lionsgate's transformative work.
It was their first film series used to gain market share.
The key point is that the female lead and the original novel are both best-selling works.
When casting, Chen Xun's box office performance in Asia gave Lionsgate a good reason to choose him.
After all, it was a groundbreaking work.
With Chen Xun present, in the event of an accident, he can undoubtedly ensure that they will at least not suffer a huge loss.
As the Asian market grows larger, Chen Xun's importance in Hollywood naturally increases day by day.
Chen Xun's participation in "Fast & Furious 5" was entirely due to the need to save the day, coupled with director Justin Lin's favoritism towards his compatriots.
Chen Xun estimated that if he didn't show up, he would either have to mediate the conflict between Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson like in his previous life, or he would have to find a kung fu superstar.
Now Chen Xun needs to rely on his acting skills to win a leading role in a big-budget production.
And the director is Christopher Nolan.
The next morning at seven o'clock.
The phone rang right on time.
You don't even need to look at Chen Xun to know it's Robert.
At this time, only Rob called him.
He squinted as he answered the phone, and before he could even speak, he heard Robert on the other end say mysteriously, "I have some good news, do you want to hear it?"
"What good news?"
Chen Xun has been studying acting at Marcus's studio for the past few days and hasn't been online at all.
"Fast & Furious 5 is out!"
"It's in theaters?"
Chen Xun was a little confused.
He remembered being told it would be released on the weekend before he went to Marcus's studio.
I glanced at the time on my phone.
It's already Monday!
So the opening weekend box office figures are already out!
Sure enough, when Rob didn't get a reply from Chen Xun on the other end of the phone, he simply blurted out the good news himself: "US$1.08 million in the first three days in North America! China is even more impressive, with US$1.2 million on the first day alone!"
That's so exaggerated!
Keep in mind that Fast & Furious 4 only grossed $1.55 million in North America.
Fast & Furious 5 achieved 70% of the box office of its predecessor in just one weekend.
Based on this, it seems almost certain that the North American box office will double.
The total box office revenue of "Fast & Furious 4" in China was 5000 million RMB.
Fast & Furious 5 surpassed and doubled its box office in just one day!
"The people from Universal Music called me excitedly at 4 a.m. to tell me the news. I was worried that you hadn't woken up yet, so I've been holding back until now."
Rob kept rambling on about his excitement on the other end of the phone.
Unlike Chen Xun's other films, "Fast & Furious 5" is a large series that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, can continue indefinitely.
Chen Xun's performance in the film, and the current box office results, mean that he will likely be present in future films.
This means a steady stream of income from film and television fees.
The commission from this one series alone is enough to support Rob's agency and ensure profitability every year.
This is a long-term meal ticket!
Chen Xun also perked up.
He didn't sleep anymore, got up and went to the living room, turned on the coffee machine and made himself a cup of coffee.
"The initial estimate from Global Times was around 60 million, but it's almost doubled!"
Rob took a breath: "Especially in the Chinese market, do you know what 1.2 million RMB a day means?"
That's almost twenty million US dollars! And this is just the first day!
It truly lives up to its reputation as a top-tier commercial blockbuster!
Chen Xun took a sip of coffee and couldn't help but sigh.
"What are the specific figures?"
Chen Xun wanted to estimate the total box office based on some specific information.
"In North America, it grossed 38 million on Friday, 36 million on Saturday, and an estimated 34 million on Sunday. In China, the midnight screenings alone grossed over 20 million RMB, and yesterday all daytime screenings were sold out, with many cinemas adding extra screenings."
Robert paused for a moment, then added, "And your individual stats are really impressive!"
"On social media, your discussion level with Fan is almost equal regarding the movie, and in China, you have the most discussion.
not bad!
It seems that the final total box office should be able to exceed $8 million!
Based on this box office performance, he will eventually receive more than ten million!
Wow, that's how fast money comes in!
Chen Xun sighed.
He still has more than seven million yuan left to spend, and now he's about to make more than ten million!
If this were a novel, it would be rated by the readers!
From now on, I'll give half of my earnings to the readers first!
"The producer called me at four in the morning and said that the contract for 'Fast & Furious 6' would be started soon. The salary and profit sharing were negotiable. He also asked if I was interested in a spin-off series and said that he could make a solo movie or a series for me."
Rob is still contributing.
"Don't rush to agree. Let's wait until this hype dies down. Right now, they're blinded by the box office success, so they're willing to negotiate anything."
Chen Xun advised Robert to calm down.
He was afraid that Rob might get excited and agree to make some new movies and spin-offs.
Once such a contract is signed, there's no guarantee when the filming will actually take place.
By the time he can start filming, his net worth will be much higher than it is now!
Chen Xun only plans to sign contracts that can be filmed immediately; other later contracts will have to wait.
As far as he knows, many celebrities are trapped by such contracts.
When he first started out and gained some fame, he signed all sorts of contracts.
As a result, once you become a big star, you'll suddenly be offered numerous contracts that allow you to make low-budget, low-quality movies at a low price, relying solely on your fame to amass fans.
In the end, they lost both their money and their loved ones.
"I know!"
Robert calmed down a bit; he clearly understood what Chen Xun meant.
After hanging up the phone, Chen Xun took a shower.
After coming out, I dried myself off and sat on the sofa.
Chen Xun opened the panel again and looked at the newly appeared [Dream Experience Space].
The audition for Interstellar was just a few days away. Although Marcus's training was very helpful, the feeling of actually being a father cannot be fully compensated for by imagination and practice.
If I could enter a dungeon featuring that character, I'd like to experience it.
He glanced at the time; it was 9:30 PM.
I have no plans for tomorrow, so I can sleep in.
The audition is just a few days away. If this feature is as amazing as described, then the $800,000 will be well spent.
He pulled up the script file for "Interstellar" and recalled the final version of the movie he had seen in his previous life.