novellhall Chapter 373 Chinese Spider-Man is Awesome
Chapter 373 Chinese Spider-Man is Awesome
Chapter 372 Chinese Spider-Man is Awesome
Weibo in China erupted in celebration.
The first-ever Chinese Spider-Man!
The trailer will be released online at 8:00 AM on Friday in China.
It was right during the morning rush hour.
#Spider-ManOfficialTrailer#
#Chen Xun's photos of the Washington Monument#
The two terms topped the trending search list within half an hour.
Of the top ten trending topics, six were related to Spider-Man.
The trailer video uploaded to Bilibili garnered over a million views within an hour of its release.
The screen was filled with a dense barrage of comments: "Chinese Spider-Man is awesome!"
"Chen Xun has shattered the ceiling for Chinese actors this time!"
"His youthful charm is incredible! Who would have thought he's a Golden Globe-winning actor!"
Netizens' comments flooded various platforms: "I'm so happy! Finally, we see a Chinese male lead in a top Hollywood superhero movie! Not a supporting role, not a villain, it's Spider-Man! It's Marvel's top IP!"
"Some people previously questioned whether a Chinese actor could play Spider-Man, but now that the trailer is out, doesn't it make them cringe? Chen Xun's portrayal of Peter is more approachable than the previous two versions, more like a high school student we might know!"
"Climbing the Washington Monument on location is insane! It's a 169-meter-tall national landmark! Chen Xun's dedication is something many actors in the Chinese entertainment industry should learn from!"
"When I watched Spider-Man before, I always felt it was someone else's story. But now, watching Chen Xun's performance, I suddenly feel a sense of identification. Chinese people can be superheroes too, and they can also be the boy next door, not a stereotypical nerd or a kung fu tool. It's so inspiring!"
The most heated discussion online is undoubtedly the comparison between this version of Spider-Man and the two classic Spider-Man versions from before.
Tobey Maguire's original Spider-Man is a cherished memory for countless people.
The saying "With great power comes great responsibility" is etched into the DNA of a generation.
The heavy sense of fate and the struggle against life are the core charm of this version.
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Andrew Garfield's Amazing Spider-Man is a source of deep regret for countless people.
His portrayal of Peter, both tender and broken, and his love story with Gwen, brought tears to the eyes of many viewers.
The extreme romance and extreme tragedy made this version of Spider-Man a classic.
Chen Xun's version of Spider-Man, as can be seen from the trailer, has taken a completely different approach.
There is no heavy fatalism, no tragic love story of losing a lover. He is just an ordinary 16-year-old high school student who blushes because of the girl he has a crush on, jokes around with his best friends, makes mistakes, gets into trouble, is smug after gaining superpowers, and is at a loss after getting into trouble, but always adheres to the kindness and responsibility in his heart.
The hashtag #ThreeSpidersInOneFrame# also quickly became a trending topic.
Netizens argued fiercely, but eventually reached a consensus: "There is no superior or inferior version of Spider-Man; they are just at different stages of life. Tobey Maguire is an adult Spider-Man who has experienced hardships and taken on responsibilities, Garfield is a young Spider-Man struggling with love and loss, and Chen Xun is a teenage Spider-Man who has just embarked on the path of heroism and whose eyes are full of light."
"Finally, there's a Spider-Man who doesn't rely on tragic romances or tragedies to develop his character. His growth is a transformation from a child to a mature man, which is the most relatable growth story for ordinary people like us."
"The first two versions are classics, while Chen Xun's version is a completely new possibility. He shows us that Spider-Man can also be Chinese, and can have a different kind of youth and a different kind of heroic path."
Even Tobey Maguire, the original Spider-Man, shared the trailer on his Instagram, captioning it: "Great trailer. This Peter Parker is so charismatic. Looking forward to the movie."
In an interview, Andrew Garfield, who played Spider-Man in The Amazing Spider-Man, was also asked about this version of Spider-Man. He laughed and said, "I watched the trailer. Chen Xun's acting is excellent. He captured the core of Peter Parker's youthful spirit. I can't wait to go to the cinema to see the full movie."
The public endorsement from two generations of Spider-Man has further boosted the online buzz.
Inside Marvel headquarters, the entire marketing department was in a frenzy.
Kevin Feige, beaming from ear to ear as he watched the viewership numbers skyrocket, immediately called Chen Xun, his excitement barely contained: "Chen! Did you see that? The trailer's gone viral! It surpassed 100 million views in 24 hours, breaking all records for Marvel's solo superhero films!"
"I saw it!"
Chen Xun leaned back on the sofa, looking at the endless comments on his tablet.
Christine was nestled next to him, repeatedly watching the trailer showing the two of them together, occasionally looking up at him and winking.
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"I knew it! Listening to you and focusing on Peter's development was absolutely the right thing to do!"
Kevin Feige got more and more excited on the other end of the line: "Right now, the whole internet is talking about Peter's youthful spirit and his growth, which is exactly the effect we wanted! And that scene at the Washington Monument, the whole internet is digging up behind-the-scenes footage, saying that filming on location was insane. We didn't spend a single penny on publicity for this wave of hype; the whole internet is giving us free publicity!"
After hanging up with Kevin Feige, Christine looked up at him, raised an eyebrow, and teased with a smile, "Actor Chen, the whole internet is praising your youthful charm right now. Both generations of Spider-Man have given you a thumbs up. How does it feel?"
Chen Xun put down his phone, reached out and pulled the person into his arms, smiled and looked down: "I don't feel anything, I just feel that all the previous efforts were worth it!"
From withstanding all doubts during the audition to landing the role, to insisting on climbing a 100-meter-high monument on location during filming, and then overcoming all objections to cut redundant subplots and fully develop the character's growth storyline during post-production editing, all the perseverance has been rewarded in this moment.
Just then!
The words reappeared before his eyes:
The first global trailer for "Spider-Man: Homecoming" has gone viral, breaking records for superhero movie trailer views and sparking global discussions about the character and cultural exchange.
[Recorded in History] Realm progress +1%, current progress 60%.
The trailer for "Spider-Man: Homecoming" continues to generate buzz worldwide.
YouTube views have soared past 3 million!
The number of discussions on related topics on social media platforms has already exceeded 10 billion!
With four months to go before the summer blockbuster season, Marvel and Sony's marketing teams have already packed their global roadshow schedules to the brim.
But Chen Xun's focus has quietly shifted to another work that is destined to rewrite film history: "Joker".
Originally, according to Todd Phillips' initial plan, this dark-themed R-rated comic book adaptation, which was completely detached from the MCU, would not receive Warner Bros.' green light until 2019 at the earliest.
After all, in the logic of the six major Hollywood studios, comic book adaptations without superhero battles or family-friendly endings have never been the highest priority projects.
What's more, the protagonist is a complete villain.
But now everything is different.
Golden Globe-winning actor Chen Xun not only secured the role of Arthur Fleck as the male lead, but also served as a co-producer, holding 15% of the film's revenue, and brought in a whole team of award-winning talent.
Warner Bros. executives immediately designated "Joker" as their top Oscar contender for the 2017-2018 awards season, giving it the green light from funding to approval.
Within just one month, all the necessary site permits for filming were successfully secured.
The staircase on Anderson Avenue in the Bronx, New York, later became known as the Joker Staircase, a classic filming location for the movie. The production team reached an agreement with New York City Hall and the local community council three months in advance regarding the filming plan.
Not only did they finalize the week-long street closure and coordinate the travel arrangements for nearby residents, but they also prepared compensation and gifts for the affected households.
They even donated money to renovate the surrounding community park, which changed the attitudes of all the residents who had previously been critical of the film crew's work.
The filming permit for the subway scenes was also successfully negotiated with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).
Film crews can use the abandoned platforms at Bedford Park Station for filming during non-operational hours.
The MTA not only arranged staff to coordinate the entire process, but also agreed to allow the production team to carry out short-term art renovations on the platform to recreate the dilapidated feel of Gotham City in the 80s.
Even scenes set around Times Square, which are notoriously difficult to get approved, were given free rein by the New York Police Department (NYPD).
Not only were permits for filming in public areas granted, but a security team was also specially arranged to assist with the filming process.
After all, the lead actor is Chen Xun, a top global celebrity, and the fervor of his fans has been proven countless times. Sufficient security is the only guarantee for a smooth filming process.
The opening scene permit negotiations in Newark, New Jersey, also went exceptionally smoothly.
The local government demanded that Warner Bros. hire at least 30% local extras, restore the streets to their original state at a 1:1 scale after filming, and pay full venue usage fees, all of which Warner Bros. agreed to.
They even donated an extra sum to the local youth arts center.
The Newark city government granted the film crew direct access to all of the city's core areas for filming, and even the mayor personally spoke to Todd Phillips, saying he would fully cooperate with the filming.
Even the most troublesome scene at Arkham State Hospital was successfully approved.
The production team chose the abandoned area of Brooklyn Naval Hospital as the filming location.
This century-old building is a protected historical building, making the approval process extremely difficult.
The art team developed a comprehensive protection plan two months in advance, promising that all props would be removable, that the original structure of the building would not be damaged, that the volume of nighttime filming would be strictly controlled, and that staff from the New York Historic Preservation Society would be stationed on-site to supervise the entire process. In the end, they successfully obtained the filming permit.
Warner accepted all the stringent requirements put forward by the insurance company.
Because the film involves sensitive content such as violence and mental illness, the insurance company required that psychological breakdown insurance be purchased for the lead actor, that a certified psychological counselor be present for all public scenes during filming, and that a complete contingency plan for handling public opinion crises be developed in advance.
Warner Bros. not only implemented all the arrangements, but also bought double the insurance coverage for Chen Xun and specially hired a top Hollywood psychological intervention team to accompany the entire filming process.
When all the preparations were complete and the crew officially moved into New York to begin set renovations and script readings, Todd Phillips handed Chen Xun something privately after the first reading.
A blank notebook with a black cover, with no words on the cover.
Next to it were a stack of old newspapers from the 80s, several markers, glue, and scissors.
"Chen, this is for Arthur."
Todd spoke earnestly, his eyes filled with awe for the character: "I want you to write Arthur Fleck's diary as he is, write whatever you want, draw whatever you want, don't worry about the writing style, don't worry about the logic."
"This is the only proof that he is alive in this world."