novellhall Chapter 312 The girls have all come knocking on the door.
Chapter 312 The girls have all come knocking on the door.
Chapter 311 The girls have come knocking on our door (Seeking monthly votes)
The official announcement image is a concept poster.
In the center of the screen, Chen Xun, playing Star-Lord, is wearing his iconic helmet and holding a Walkman, with the entire Guardians of the Galaxy in the background.
In the upper half of the poster, Jackie Chan's character, Ego, stands atop a planet, with the vast Celestial Nebula behind him. The light is deep and profound, half gentle and half fierce. The father and son face each other from afar, creating a highly tense scene.
The moment the official announcement was released, the internet exploded.
Twitter was the first to fall victim to the virus.
In just ten minutes, the topic surged into the top three of Twitter's global trending topics.
The number of related discussions instantly exceeded one million.
Marvel fans went absolutely wild, with the comments section flooded with screams: "My God! I jumped out of bed! Chen Xun is back as Star-Lord! And Jackie Chan too, what an amazing lineup!"
"I never dreamed I'd see Jackie Chan in the Marvel Cinematic Universe! And playing Star-Lord's father! The Celestial race setting is just too amazing!"
"Chen Xun's Star-Lord in the first movie was already legendary, and now with Jackie Chan added, the action scenes in this one will definitely be the best in Marvel history!"
"Gunn actually managed to get Jackie Chan; if this lineup doesn't make the box office a smash hit, I'll eat the movie theater!"
Even Hollywood industry insiders and film critics have spoken out:
A senior film critic for The Hollywood Reporter wrote an article.
"Marvel's move directly raised the box office ceiling for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 to the $20 billion level."
"Chen Xun's Star-Lord has already proven his global box office appeal, and Jackie Chan's addition has directly opened up the Asian, European and even South American markets. This will be one of Marvel's most successful casting choices."
Variety went so far as to write: "Two top Chinese actors are supporting the core storyline of Marvel's top IP. This is a historic moment for the Marvel Cinematic Universe and a milestone for Hollywood in breaking stereotypes about Asian actors."
Weibo in China crashed.
Even at midnight.
The moment the official announcement was released, the server briefly crashed due to the massive influx of traffic.
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When things return to normal.
#ChenXunReturnstoGuardiansoftheGalaxy2#
#Jackie Chan joins Marvel to play Star-Lord's father#
#Two Chinese Heroes Venture into Marvel#
These three topics have firmly occupied the top three spots on the trending topics list.
Five related topics firmly occupied the top spots in the top ten of the trending topics list.
It has been almost a year since Chen Xun last starred in a commercial blockbuster.
Chen Xun was ridiculed a lot that year.
Now that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 has been officially announced, all the mockery has vanished instantly, and the mockers have been slapped in the face.
It's not that they lack resources; it's that they simply disdain taking on ordinary commercial films.
The first thing he does is bring back the male lead from a top Marvel IP.
They even brought Jackie Chan into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, casting him as a key villain.
"I'm stunned! I saw this official announcement at midnight, and it instantly woke me up! Chen Xun is finally back in commercial films! My Star-Lord is back!"
"I was already a fan of Chen Xun's Star-Lord in the first movie. He was roguish yet gentle, witty yet reliable. I've finally waited for the second one, and Jackie Chan is in it too! What an amazing combination!"
"Two Chinese actors playing the absolutely central father and son in a top Hollywood IP, one the male lead and the other the main antagonist—this was unthinkable before! Chen Xun has truly brought honor to Chinese actors!"
"Where are the people who said Chen Xun couldn't make it in Hollywood? Show yourselves! He couldn't make it in Hollywood, yet Marvel begged for his return, and he could easily bring Jackie Chan on board?"
"I'm already looking forward to it! Jackie Chan's kung fu combined with Star-Lord's retro disco, the action scenes in this movie are absolutely going to blow the screen away!"
Directors and actors in the industry also shared their congratulations.
Guo Fan immediately reposted the official announcement on Weibo, adding the caption: "Congratulations, Teacher Chen Xun! Looking forward to Star-Lord's return, and even more so to Teacher Chen Xun's amazing collaboration with Jackie Chan!"
Yang Chao also shared the post: "He's versatile, capable of handling both art films and top-tier commercial films. Chen Xun is awesome!"
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Even renowned Chinese directors like Zhang Yimou and Feng Xiaogang have given their thumbs up to the official announcement.
Those in the industry know that Chen Xun's move not only takes his acting career to the next level, but also opens a new door to Hollywood for actors in the entire Chinese film industry.
The midday sun in Los Angeles filters through the camphor trees of Beverly Hills, casting dappled shadows on the asphalt road.
A black SUV slowly drove through the wrought iron gate and stopped in front of a detached villa with white walls and a gray roof.
As soon as the car came to a stop, Jackie Chan, who was in the passenger seat, pushed open the door and got out.
Looking at the familiar house in front of him, he smiled and patted the car body: "It's been almost three years. This place is still the same. You haven't made many changes, have you?"
"It's comfortable to live in, there's no need for major renovations."
Chen Xun walked over carrying the two of their luggage: "A house is inanimate, but people are alive. Feeling secure in your home is more important than anything else."
These words made Jackie Chan laugh even harder. He stepped inside, still reminiscing about the past: "Back in '98, when I spent 280 million to acquire this place, Beverly Hills wasn't as valuable as it is now. I just wanted some peace and quiet, and it was close to the film set so I wouldn't have to deal with paparazzi every day."
"Later, you became a hit with 'Green Lantern' and just started to establish yourself in Hollywood. It wasn't right for you to keep living in actresses' houses, so I thought it would be better to give this house to you, a reliable junior, instead of selling it to an outsider."
"It turns out I was right!"
Jackie Chan laughed at Chen Xun, "If I had known there would be 'The Ancient One' and now 'Guardians of the Galaxy' filming, I should have given this house to you!"
Chen Xun sat opposite him.
The wooden box that used to hold the keys is still on the coffee table.
Jackie Chan used this to hold his keys, and he kept it on the coffee table as a key box instead of throwing it away.
"Rob said that a house in Beverly Hills is the ticket to success in Hollywood, but for me, the greatest significance of this house is that it is the first time I have a real home in Los Angeles with the money I earned myself."
Chen Xun was filled with gratitude.
He was able to buy this house at the time only because Jackie Chan was willing to sell it at a friendly price.
"Back when the Green Lantern bonuses had just arrived, I only had enough money to cover the price you offered. If I had bought it at market price, I wouldn't have been able to get it at all. Without your help, I wouldn't have been able to establish myself in Hollywood so quickly."
"Why are you being so polite with me!"
Jackie Chan waved his hand, his tone full of satisfaction: "Our generation has been struggling in Hollywood for decades. When people talk about us, they only say kung fu stars, and it's all about fighting and killing. They always feel that Chinese actors can't carry the lead roles or play complex characters."
"But you're different. You won an Oscar, you can act in dramatic roles, you can carry commercial films, and you let Hollywood people know that Chinese actors can do more than just fight."
The two of them sat there in the living room.
They talked about the funny stories from when they bought the house, and then about the action choreography for Ego in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
The plight of Chinese actors in Hollywood.
Changes in the domestic film market.
The two of them showed no restraint whatsoever between master and apprentice; instead, they resembled longtime friends.
During the filming of "The Ancient One", Jackie Chan gained a deep understanding of Chen Xun.
He had seen all of Chen Xun's efforts.
It has been incredibly difficult to get to where we are today in a foreign land.
Having worked in Hollywood, Jackie Chan naturally understands that discrimination against Chinese actors there cannot be eliminated overnight.
Just as they were getting into a lively conversation, the doorbell rang at the gate of the courtyard.
It rang twice in a row.
Chen Xun raised an eyebrow and got up to open the door: "It should be Rob. He said he'd bring the Marvel contract over this afternoon."
Jackie Chan leaned back on the sofa, holding a water glass, and raised an eyebrow, jokingly saying, "I don't think so. Maybe it's some young lady looking for you."
As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Xun opened the door. Standing outside was not Robert, but Jennifer.
She wore a simple oatmeal-colored knit suit, carried a wicker food basket, and had her blonde hair loosely tied back. The moment she saw Chen Xun, a gentle smile immediately appeared in her blue eyes.
"Chen, I heard from Robert that you're going back to Los Angeles today, so I specially baked your favorite blueberry pie and your favorite cold brew coffee."
She smiled and raised the food basket in her hand. Her gaze passed over Chen Xun and fell on Jackie Chan in the living room. A hint of surprise flashed across her face.
He immediately nodded politely, "Mr. Jackie Chan, hello, I didn't expect to meet you here."
Jackie Chan had already stood up and walked over.
Looking at the two people standing side by side at the door, a knowing smile instantly appeared on his face, with an expression that said, "I know everything." He smiled and nodded at Jennifer, then patted Chen Xun on the shoulder.
"Oh dear, look at my memory, I forgot I made plans for afternoon tea with my old friend, so I won't stay here and be a third wheel."
As Jackie Chan spoke, he picked up his coat from the sofa, winked at Chen Xun, and teased him in a low voice in Chinese, "Kid, not bad, the girl has come to your door, treat her well, don't neglect her. I have another house in this resort, not far away, I'll head back first."
"Don't rush off, we agreed to have dinner together tonight."
Chen Xun was helpless.
"I'm not eating anymore. You young people have something to talk about, this old man won't get involved."
Jackie Chan waved his hand and strode towards the door. As he passed Jennifer, he smiled and said, "Jennifer often comes to visit. He lives alone in this house; it's quite lonely."
After saying that, he waved to the two of them and got into the car waiting at the door. The car slowly drove out of the courtyard, and you could still see him winking at the two of them through the car window, looking every bit like an experienced person.
Jackie Chan's car disappeared completely at the end of the tree-lined road before Chen Xun closed the door and turned around.
Jennifer was leaning against the entryway cabinet, waving her car keys, her blue eyes filled with a mischievous smile.
"It seems I've arrived at the wrong time, interrupting your small gathering with Mr. Jackie Chan."
She smiled and stepped forward, handing the food basket to Chen Xun. Her fingertips deliberately brushed against his palm, leaving a slightly cool touch. "But it's okay, I brought some apologies—your favorite blueberry pie, with extra blueberry jam added when baking, and your usual cold brew, with double the espresso and less ice."
Chen Xun looked down and opened the food basket.
The sweet aroma of butter mixed with the fruity fragrance of blueberries wafts over you, and the pie crust is baked to a golden brown and crispy perfection.
It was the same recipe from that old Los Angeles dessert shop that he had mentioned to Jennifer before.
He looked up at her, his eyes warming. "How did you know I was going back to Los Angeles today?"
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