After Amelia Roy received the reply from the receptionist, she couldn't believe it, she thought there was no hope, but she didn't expect John to remember her, which made her a little surprised and flattered.

After hanging up the phone, Amelia Roy didn't dare to delay and drove directly to Crown Studios.

"Hello Miss Roy, long time no see!"

"Hello, Wizard, just call me Amelia. Amelia Roy shook John's hand excitedly, the second time she had been so close to John, the first time when John signed her autograph a few years earlier.

"Enchantress, this is my colleague Steve Mayer. Amelia Roy was excited, but she didn't forget her best friend.

"Hello Enchantress, just call me Steve. Steve Mayer heard Amelia Roy introduce himself, and excitedly reached out and shook John, although he became a reporter earlier than Amelia Roy, but a director of John's level, he was also in contact for the first time, so he was excited in addition to excitement.

After greeting each other, John took the two to the sofa and sat down, and after the assistant brought the coffee, John smiled and said, "If there is anything you want to ask, you can ask! ”

Thank you very much for accepting this interview. Amelia Roy replied gratefully. There are so many reporters at the door, John can call one in casually if he wants to interview, but John didn't do anything, but gave her the opportunity, so she thanked John from the bottom of her heart.

Steve Mayer, who was on the side, heard John's words and quickly got up and set up the camera, ready to record the interview.

Amelia Roy tidied up her makeup a little, signaled her best friend to turn on the camera, and conducted an official interview with John.

On the way to Studio Crown, Amelia Roy had already sorted out the questions that needed to be asked, and now she just needs to ask them one after another.

"Director Chris Deng, what do you think of critics' criticism of Independence Day during this time, and will it return to art films?"

This question is the hottest topic in North America right now, and everyone is speculating about whether John will continue to follow the path of commercial films or return to the field of art films after criticism from film critics.

"I don't have much to say about critics' criticism, directors are like chefs, all I can do is cook the dishes with my heart, and as for the comments of the diners, I have no right to ask, and it doesn't matter, not everyone likes medium-rare steak, and not everyone likes chicken curry.

As for whether the future will be commercial or artistic, there is no absolute certainty, I only shoot the story I am interested in, and it doesn't matter to me whether the story is presented through commerce or art. ”

For John, it doesn't matter whether he is a director of commercial films or a master of art films, what matters is that he can make the movies he likes.

"Your films now have extremely high expectations around the world, does that expect stress on you?"

John became a world-class director, with a worldwide reputation, and everyone had high expectations for his films, and not everyone could afford them.

"There's definitely pressure, but it's also good to be stressed, because it makes me afraid to compromise on myself in the slightest, and it makes me more demanding of myself because I can't afford to live up to those expectations. ”

Being famous has the advantages of being famous, but it also has disadvantages, becoming a world superconductor and standing in the lineup of the world's top directors is the dream of every director, but super high reputation also means super high pressure, like Spielberg, Lucas...... Although they are famous all over the world and enjoy the admiration of others, they are also burdened with the pressure of fame, and they are afraid that their films will not satisfy fans who are full of expectations.

The most difficult thing in this world is not to get on Mars, but how to satisfy others, the higher the expectations, the more difficult it is to satisfy, and people's desires are endless.

After asking two more serious questions, Amelia Roy smiled and asked some more personal questions, which have always been a topic of interest to fans.

"Director Chris Deng, the next question is more personal, according to rumors, you are the rich second generation of a certain group, with a net worth of hundreds of millions?"

This question is the topic of most interest to movie fans, but it has never been confirmed.

"Well, I shouldn't be a rich second generation, but my family is a little rich. ”

John thought for a while and answered, he is indeed not a "rich second generation".

Everyone knows JP Morgan, it was he who led the Morgan family to become the world's creditor, but before JP Morgan, the Morgan family was already rich, JP Morgan's grandfather was a farmer, and later sold the farm to open hotels and cafes in the city, and after having funds, he started shipping, railroads and insurance.

J.P. Morgan's father was a banker, and not only inherited the family business, but also got his hands on George Peabody's business.

So JP Morgan is the third rich generation born with a golden key, while John can only be regarded as the seventh generation.

"What do your parents think of your status as a director, and do they object to you entering the film and television industry?"

Wealthy families rarely have parents who support their children to enter the film and television industry, and in the eyes of these people, inheriting the family business or engaging in politics and business is the right path, and going to Hollywood, a world of flowers, is a kind of self-depravity.

"My parents weren't really supportive of me being a director, but they respected my choice, and I'm very grateful to them, for giving me life, for respecting my respect. ”

John is grateful from the bottom of his heart for the old Morgan and Mrs. Morgan, who was born in a family like Morgan, and it was very difficult to walk by himself, but the old Morgan and Mrs. Morgan withstood all the pressure for him.

"When did you become interested in film, and what filmmakers did you influence?"

"When I was a child of seven or eight years old, my grandmother was still alive and well, and she was a movie fan, so she used to take me to watch movies with her, and I developed a strong interest in movies ever since.

There are many filmmakers who have influenced me, such as Lucas, Spielberg, Kubrick, Marlon Brando, Audrey Hepburn, Katharine Hepburn...... From them, I saw the persistence, dedication, and self-care of filmmakers, and they also opened up my understanding of the bizarre world of movies. ”

"What do you expect from the box office for Independence Day?"

"As long as North America can pass $200 million, I'm happy. ”

John was a little modest, he originally wanted to say $300 million, but he was afraid that it would be embarrassing if he didn't reach it, so he left himself a way out.

"Will your next film be a big-budget commercial or a small-budget artwork?"

Although "Independence Day" has just been released, many fans are already looking forward to John's next movie.

"The next film is a big-budget war film about a story that takes place during the landing of Romante, and I want to try to restore that history as much as possible. ”

"To ask a more personal question, what do you like to do when you're not making movies?"

"When I'm not making movies, I like to stay at home and read books, write scripts, and prepare for my next movie. ”

"If I had a choice, which director would I most like to be?"

"Hmm!" John thought for a moment, then smiled: "There are many great directors in this world, and there are many things worth learning from them, but I don't do who is next, only the first myself." ”

"One last question, years from now, when people look back on this era, how do you want people to evaluate your films?"

"Hmm!" John paused for a few seconds, "I hope they will say that Chris Deng's films have always carried a sincerity, a love and dedication to cinema." ”