novellhall Chapter 65 requires script revisions!
Chapter 65 requires script revisions!
Chen Xun remembered "2 Broke Girls" because it was a very popular show in his previous life.
He just remembered that the restaurant owner was a chubby little Korean!
"Send me the script!"
Chen Xun remained calm.
"I'm coming to find you!"
Rob went straight to Beverly Hills.
"They're eyeing your current popularity. 'Lurking' is still generating buzz, Marvel has already promised something, plus the buzz surrounding you and Kristen..."
As soon as they met, Rob started talking nonstop!
Chen Xun also roughly understood the role's positioning.
In his past life, he had watched "2 Broke Girls," in which there was only one regular Asian character!
Open the script.
Just as he expected!
Restaurant owner Han Lee.
He is of Korean descent, not very tall, a bit comical, and has a funny accent, often making fun of the waiters and chefs in the restaurant.
Chen Xun casually flipped through a few pages.
His brow furrowed.
The dialogue is full of deliberately misspelled Chinglish, such as "Herro" (Hello) and "Rike" (Like).
The characters' behavior patterns are also riddled with various stereotypes:
Timid, stingy, and dressed in an outdated style, he is the scapegoat and source of laughter in the entire restaurant.
"This character is a walking encyclopedia of stereotypes!"
Chen Xun put down the script.
Rob paused for a moment, then waved his hand, trying to dispel his concerns:
"Hey Chen, don't be so sensitive. It's a sitcom, after all. There always needs to be some exaggerated characters to create laughs!"
"Moreover, it's a regular role, which ensures stable exposure, and the pay is decent."
"This isn't a matter of sensitivity!"
Chen Xun's tone was calm but firm: "The problem lies with the character itself. If I acted according to this, I would be reinforcing those outdated Asian prejudices!"
"I can't do it!"
He recalled that when he first came to Hollywood, he could only play the corpse of an Asian thug who died at the beginning of "L.A. Cop".
Later, through brokers like Han, they took on roles such as "nerds" and "convenience store clerks."
He worked incredibly hard to improve his acting skills and landed projects like "Lurking" and "Thor"—wasn't that all to break free from that kind of mold?
Asking him to go back and play that kind of role now is like taking a step backward.
Rob was getting anxious: "Chen, I know what you're thinking, but this is an opportunity!"
"The script for '2 Broke Girls' is quite famous in the industry! So many people want to get in, but they can't!"
"Precisely because it's a popular drama, I can't act like that!"
Chen Xun pointed to the script:
"After the performance, their impressions of Asians became even more stereotypical!"
"I don't want to be part of that stereotype!"
Robert fell silent.
"So what do you mean?" Robert asked tentatively.
"The script needs to be changed!"
Chen Xun spoke succinctly and concisely:
"Han Lee's character can retain his core identity as a restaurant owner, but those clichéd tropes based on racial stereotypes must be removed."
"An accent is acceptable, but it doesn't need to be deliberately comical. A personality flaw is acceptable, such as being stingy or having obsessive-compulsive disorder, but you can't be a clown who exists solely to be ridiculed."
"He should be a real person, not a symbol!"
Chen Xun's thoughts became clearer as he spoke:
"He might even have some rather prominent traits stemming from Eastern mystical powers, such as a love of fortune-telling; when in doubt, he consults a oracle first!"
Robert stroked his chin, deep in thought.
Chen Xun's words made sense.
Chen Xun had no choice before, but now he certainly has bargaining power.
Replacing a popular actor with a more profound role might not be a bad thing for the production team; if handled well, it could even become a publicity stunt.
"You've convinced me!"
Rob finally nodded and picked up the script:
"I'll talk to CBS and the production company! Stand your ground, Chen!"
"In Hollywood, sometimes you really need to be tough to earn respect!"
Chen Xun breathed a sigh of relief, a smile spreading across his face:
"Thank you, Rob. If they're willing to revise the script, I'd love to join this fun production team and work with Max and Caroline."
"If that's not possible, then I can only express my regret!"
After Robert left, Chen Xun actually felt quite good.
He is no longer the small-time extra who would be grateful for a role with just a few lines.
He gained a certain level of confidence to reject things he didn't agree with and to strive for a fairer presentation.
He knew this path would be difficult, and the production company might not be willing to accept it.
But taking this step is meaningful in itself.
There was no news about the script for a while.
Chen Xun was happy to have some peace and quiet. When he had nothing to do, he would read other books and, incidentally, swing Thor's hammer around the house for a while.
After warming up, he would send a video of himself swinging Thor's hammer while working out to Chris Evans.
Chris: "..."
The fun days didn't even last two days!
Christine, applying eyeliner in front of the mirror, said to Chen Xun, who was sprawled on the sofa reading the script, without turning her head:
"Chris called me and said he wanted to introduce you to a job so you wouldn't be idle at home! Did you film another Thor's Hammer video for him?"
As she spoke, Christine seemed to recall Chris's resentful tone on the phone and couldn't help but laugh out loud.
A man is a boy until he dies!
Both of them are adults, yet they act so childishly!
"Come with me to the film set! Otherwise, I'm really afraid Chris will storm into my house and steal the hammer!"
Chen Xun was taken aback when he heard that he was going to the film set.
He knew that Kristen Stewart was filming "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn," and he had heard a little about the craze among fans of the series.
I'm afraid I'll get beaten to death by the fans if I go there!
While absorbing attribute orbs is important, you also need to have enough lives left to improve!
"Let me show you what eternal love really is, and while you're at it, breathe in the saccharine sweetness of our set!"
Christine rolled her eyes, thinking about the later plot of Twilight, and chuckled to herself.
"Come on, I'll take you to see Robert. It's better than you just sitting at home staring at a hammer."
"Quickly change your clothes!"
Christine picked up a cup of coffee she had just ordered for Chen Xun and handed it to him.
Chen Xun thought about it and agreed, since he was free anyway.
He glanced at his loose T-shirt and sweatpants: "This won't do?"
"Unless you want to be mistaken for a delivery person who accidentally wandered onto the set by the Twilight fans who are staking out the filming location!"
Christine pushed him toward the bedroom: "Hurry up, Robert has scenes to film today!"
……
Arrived on the film set.
Even on the outskirts, Chen Xun could see many young fans holding signs that read "I LOVE EDWARD & BELLA," all looking on with longing eyes.
"This is quite a spectacle..." Chen Xun exclaimed in astonishment.
"This is normal!"
Kristen had already put on sunglasses, and her expression instantly became more controlled, switching to that slightly aloof celebrity mode.
Once inside the film set, the feeling became even more pronounced.
The set of "Thor" was like a rough construction site, but this place is much more refined, with particularly soft lighting, and even the air seems to be filled with artificial fog and the smell of pine needles.
Chen Xun later learned that this was to create the feeling of Fox Forest.
The staff members unconsciously lowered their voices.
Christine led Chen Xun through the busy area to a relatively quiet resting corner.
A young man in a sophisticated black suit was sitting there reading a script.
It was Robert Pattinson.
"Robert, let me introduce you. This is Chen Xun, my boyfriend."
Christine spoke naturally.
Robert looked up, revealing an extremely handsome, pale face.
He saw Christine, a slight smile curved his lips, then turned his gaze to Chen Xun, stood up, and extended his hand:
"Hi, Robert Pattinson."
"Chen Xun, I've heard so much about you!"
Chen Xun shook hands with him.
You can feel that Robert's hands are a little cold.
His favorability rating is [35].