Chapter Twenty-Four: The Impulsive Tough Guy
Parkour, an extreme sport that has not yet entered the public eye in this era, I believe that everyone who sees this sport for the first time will be infected by its unique charm.
Although there was no surging music on the set, although the whole process was not edited in any way, and although it was so short every time, it was enough to make the onlookers enthusiastic.
In fact, the extreme downhill shown by Ke Zihua is not a traditional parkour, but a branch of it - Freerunning, also known as barrier-free jumping.
This is a combination of gymnastics and martial arts is a kind of difficult extreme sport, it has more somersaults, spins and difficult tricks than parkour, more stylish than parkour, more dangerous, and more powerful and infectious than traditional parkour.
The domineering sense of power, the speed-like speed, the pleasing rhythm control and the amazing difficult movements immediately captured everyone's hearts!
In the tidal wave of cheers, John couldn't close his mouth with laughter, and gave Samuel next to him a bear hug, and said excitedly: "It's so exciting, this is simply art born for movies!" β
Then he pointed to Ke Zihua, who was squatting downstairs next to the monitor, watching the replay of the effect, and said excitedly: "Look at it, an action superstar who is less than eighteen years old has been born!" β
After speaking, he was about to go downstairs to celebrate with Ke Zihua, but found that Samuel was still stunned and didn't even move.
"Samuel?"
Seeing Ke Zihua's wonderful performance and the cheers of the crowd, Samuel's heart could no longer be calm. He has been working hard in Hollywood for more than ten years, but he has never played the leading role in a film, and this is the first time he has played the leading role in a film!
He's the protagonist, the first time he's the protagonist! Look at what Ke boyzi has played a small supporting role and a little dragon set?
Hero! King! SupermanοΌ
God, what is this kid doing that makes him feel so close to him as soon as they meet? If it goes on like this, how can he be embarrassed as the protagonist?
"No! I'm going to change the drama too, and I'm going to have that kind of cool stunt shots! I'm going to jump off the building too! β
Although he looks fierce and cold on the surface, he is actually a very kind person, so even in such an embarrassing situation, Samuel has never been dissatisfied with Ke Zihuasheng.
He knows that he, Ke Zihua, and director John are all the kind of people who go all out for the movie, they are all pure filmmakers who really love movies from the bottom of their hearts and are willing to pay a lot for the movie!
Therefore, he blames his mediocrity for the current situation, and at the same time he is also a crazy person, and he decides that as the protagonist of the movie, he must also be like Ke Zihua, even if he is injured, he doesn't care.
Samuel, who has a strong sense of self-esteem, must not let Ke Zihua's brilliance be completely concealed, think about what people will say after the movie is released, "Hey, Samuel, why don't you tough guy jump off the building, but let a child jump?" β
"Hey, dude, can you tell me who is the main actor in this movie you starred in?"
"Tough guy, where are you tough? Do you just stare at eyes bigger than a bull's eye and pretend to be cool? β
No! He's Samuel, he's a real tough guy, and this time he's going to prove it to everyone!
Having made up his mind, Samuel suddenly felt the haze that shrouded his heart suddenly disappear.
Yes, that's how he should be, that's the fearless Samuel!
But when he and John spoke their minds, Old John was completely frightened by him, and screamed as if he had been stepped on his tail: "Stop! Don't talk about it, don't even think about it! β
"Why? Man, don't you think this is the best opportunity? β
John shook his head into a rattle, and said with a distressed expression: "If you dismiss this bad idea as soon as possible, I will never agree, how old are you?" I don't want to go crazy with you and watch you destroy yourself with your own hands. β
Samuel was a little anxious: "But you know what I've done all these years!" What else have I done besides staring and pretending to be cool? Acting? Who in Hollywood doesn't have acting skills? What I want is a breakthrough, a breakthrough! Do you understand? β
"Dude, look at me, look at who I am? I'm Samuel! I'm a tough guy, I'm a macho man! But until now, I haven't had a chance to prove myself, and now my chance has come! Dude, you're going to fulfill me, aren't you? β
John was a little moved by what he said, as a director he definitely didn't want to see that the protagonist's light was snatched away by the supporting role, that would be the biggest failure for him, but the problem now is that the old macho can't do those dangerous actions at all.
Samuel stared at John expectantly, and he very much hoped that John would nod in agreement, so that he would really seize the opportunity to break through.
After hesitating for a while, John said with regret on his face: "I'm sorry, man, I can't promise you, don't forget that the insurance contract does not include such dangerous actions." β
"Damn! Don't talk to me about any damn contracts! Ke Boy's contract doesn't have any of this, so why can't I? β
John had no choice but to say, "You don't know, do you?" He's still a newcomer, and of course I don't mean to belittle him, in fact I admire him a lot, but I can only sign a contract before he becomes a star. β
Although there are still staff members next to him, but now John has no time to take care of them, in fact, there is nothing to take into account, this is the rule of Hollywood, a big name is a big name, no matter how good the trick is, it can't be compared with a last-tier star, not to mention that Samuel is not an outdated last-tier star.
In fact, it is true that there are hundreds of thousands of Hollywood employees, and only a small number of people at the top of the pyramid can really get high salaries and enjoy star treatment.
Although Ke Zihua now shows the potential of a superstar, he can only enjoy the treatment of the trick, if it weren't for John's appreciation and support, he would be no different from other stuntmen, at most, the salary is a little higher, and he will definitely not be an action director and assistant director.
Seeing that hope was about to fail, how could Samuel be reconciled? With a wave of his hand, he said excitedly: "Don't tell me these bullshit rules and insurance contracts, I'm going to jump off the building!" If something happens, I'm fully responsible! β
He said John even harder, "Man, you know I've always treated you as a friend, sorry, but I still can't promise you." β
"No! You have to say yes! β
When Samuel made a mistake, even John's "powder keg" was dumbfounded, so he had to say helplessly: "You really can't do it, if you don't believe it, ask Ke Zihua, he won't agree." β
Samuel's eyes lit up when he heard this, "yes, why didn't I think of him?" Let him help me, and John will agree. β
Ke Zihua was very satisfied with the effect of the shooting, and was talking to his aunt when he saw John and Samuel walking towards them.
Without waiting for John to speak, Samuel said straight to the point: "Ke, I'm going to jump off the building too, John said that I want you to help me before I agree, can you help me?" β
John winked at him and said his reasons: "Samuel said he was going to break through his own acting path, but I didn't expect him to be so crazy, you said he was so old, can he be like you?" Definitely not, right? Very dangerous, isn't it? β
"This"
Ke Zihua understood that it must be his own table that made Samuel taste it, after all, he was the protagonist of the movie, and it was he who stole Samuel's protagonist halo, so Samuel thought of adding a drama to himself, "But what are you adding?" Do you have to jump off a building? β
Looking at John's appearance again, he should not agree with Samuel doing this, but he can't resist him, so he has to come to himself. Both want their support to persuade each other, "It's a must-have"
Seeing that he was also hesitant, John patted Samuel and said, "Dude, give up your unrealistic ideas, you see that Ke doesn't agree with you doing that, he has the most say in this regard." β
Samuel glared at him and said to Ke Zihua, "I'm going to jump off the building!" Will you help me or not? β
"You've decided? Must jump? β
"Gotta jump!"
"Well, jump."
Samuel was very happy, whistled happily, hugged Ke Zihua, and said excitedly: "I knew you would help me, I knew that you were really my good brother!" β
John looked at Ke Zihua like a ghost and shouted, "Are you crazy too?" Are you all crazy? β
Ke Zihua waited for them to calm down for a while, and then explained leisurely: "I'm not crazy, this matter is really not considered by me, a supporting role is so brilliant, it will indeed take away the brilliance that should belong to the protagonist." β
was told that he was in his heart, Samuel said with some embarrassment: "Hey, Ke, there is no such thing, we are brothers." β
Ke Zihua smiled at him, and then continued: "It's not impossible to add a jumping scene to you, but there is indeed a certain danger, are you ready?" β
Samuel's face was grim: "Brother, if you are willing to teach me, I will dare to jump!" β
Ke Zihua was also infected by his affection, and said with affirmation: "Then jump!" β
John had already squeezed an old face into a ball, and kept muttering: "Jump, jump, Bell will also jump in a few days, that's also a drama maniac"
But Ke Zihua and Samuel, the two madmen, just did what they said, and immediately prepared for the next shot. Ke Zihua's protective gear Samuel can't be used, but fortunately, the crew has equipped the actors with action scenes with a full set of protective gear, and Ke Zihua also specially added an extra layer of leg guards and knee pads to him.
John saw that the two of them were busy and knew that he couldn't stop it from happening, so he had to pray for God's blessing while organizing the crew to start preparations.
There are not so many people watching the excitement now, but there are still many people on the periphery of the set, hoping to see the wonderful scenes again, and the people who saw the crew were busy and stepped forward to inquire about the news, and when they learned that the leading actor Samuel was also going to jump off the building, they immediately burst into applause.
"Look, what do I say, a tough guy is a tough guy!"
"Tough guy, come on!"
"Samuel, you're my idol!"
Samuel didn't hear their cheers, he was now listening intently to Ke Zihua's explanation of the essentials of the movement. Impulsiveness is impulsive, and he doesn't want to spend the rest of his life in bed.
"Remember, after jumping, you must keep your body and legs bent, keep your feet parallel to the ground as much as possible, don't exert too much force after falling, roll out to unload the force, protect your head and neck, and prevent any possible damage."
According to the development of the plot, at this time, Samuel the Black Panther should have been in the process of going downstairs, and saw the drug dealer on the opposite side jumping off the building to escape, jumping from the third floor in a hurry, and then intercepting the drug dealer in the corner.
In order to reduce some of the drop height, Ke Zihua also coordinated with the police to borrow a police car and asked him to jump on the police car first, and then roll to the ground.
The police officer who led the team immediately reported this to his superiors according to the situation, and received an order to fully cooperate with the filming of the crew. In this way, not only the problem of the car was solved, but Samuel was lent a thickened body armor.
With the thickened body armor, Ke Zihua was more sure, and after adding some protective measures to Samuel, he patted him on the shoulder and encouraged: "Dude, you can do it!" β
As soon as he was ready, John shouted into the walkie-talkie again, "Action! β
Then Samuel jumped against the window, jumped from the third floor to the roof of the police car on the ground, and then rolled down the roof of the car, covering the urgently arranged asphalt-colored sponge mat.
[Dangerous actions, do not imitate]
The next moment, Samuel cheered, and then got up from the ground unharmed.
The crowd around them once again let out a tidal wave of cheers, "Tough guy! Tough guy! Tough guy! β
"Samuel, you're my idol!"
"Samuel, I love you! I'm going to be your lover! β
Samuel was so excited that he climbed onto the top of the police car that he had smashed a hole in, turned his head to face the crowd of onlookers, and waved his arms and shouted, "Who's the tough guy?" β
"Samuel!"
"Who's the macho?"
"Samuel!"
All the crew members also applauded him warmly, and they all cheered with him, even Liu Qianwei shouted happily: "Who is the tough guy?" β
Again a uniform reply was heard: "Samuel! β