After filming the photo album, Zhang Chengyuan and his entourage came back from Japan, and two days later, he unexpectedly received a call from Cheng Long, informing him to go to Los Angeles as soon as possible to meet with the director of "Rush Hour 3" and accept an audition. At the same time, he also apologized to Zhang Chengyuan and explained the reason why the audition invitation was late.

The reason is actually very simple, that is, the Hollywood producers simply don't look down on Zhang Chengyuan, a little-known Asian actor, and feel that there is no need to give him an audition opportunity, because they already have a better candidate - Shange Winton. After the invitation to Tony Jia was refused, the producer immediately contacted the famous Hollywood action superstar Shange Winton, who was originally quite moved and promised to consider it, so there was nothing to do with Zhang Chengyuan.

However, Shange Winton later received a more attractive film offer, so he refused the invitation to "Pinnacle 3", after all, he was only the first negative supporting role in "Pinnacle 3", and in another movie, he was the first starring role.

Due to Shange Winton's withdrawal, the producer reconsidered inviting suitable actors, and Cheng Long took the opportunity to recommend Zhang Chengyuan again, although director Brett Ratner wanted to contact the famous action star again, he was still very dissatisfied with Zhang Chengyuan, but because of Cheng Long's face, he couldn't find a suitable candidate for a while, so he gave Zhang Chengyuan the opportunity to audition with the mentality of taking a casual look.

Cheng Long saw that director Bright Ratner didn't pay attention to it, and he was helpless, Hollywood directors and stars are actors who despise Asia from the bottom of their bones, and all he can fight for Zhang Chengyuan is this audition opportunity, as for the rest, Zhang Chengyuan can only fight for it himself.

On the phone, Cheng Long told Zhang Chengyuan all the antecedents, and mentioned Western etiquette and places that should be paid attention to during auditions, and wished him good luck.

The audition was delayed for a long time, Zhang Chengyuan thought that he was fooled by Cheng Long, and he was still a little angry in his heart, but when he heard the reason for this, he knew that Cheng Long's fault was not on Cheng Long, and his anger immediately disappeared, but he was very grateful to Zhang Chengyuan, so he agreed to Cheng Long's invitation again, although after hearing about the director's arrogant attitude, he actually didn't think much about it.

He thought to himself: "This time I went to the United States, it should be regarded as giving Cheng Long a face, and in addition, it will also let those Western barbarians see the ability of the Easterners." ”

On the same day, Zhang Chengyuan told his agent Park Byungyeol about the ins and outs of this audition, and asked him to adjust his itinerary, because this trip to Los Angeles was only afraid that it would be delayed for two or three days, which would definitely affect many announcements, so he could only rely on Park Byungyeol to adjust.

A day later, Mr. Zhang came to Los Angeles and contacted Mr. Chen, a middle-aged man named Mr. Chen, whom Mr. Cheng had arranged. The reason why Cheng Long didn't come to pick up Zhang Chengyuan in person was because he was too busy with work, and he went back to China to deal with other things in the past two days.

After a night's rest, under the guidance of Mr. Chen, I went downstairs to the building where director Brett Ratner temporarily worked at this time, and waited in the lobby on the first floor for an hour and a half before I was able to meet this Hollywood director with his eyes above the top.

Maybe he doesn't really have a high eye, at least when he sees Cheng Long, Li Lianjie, Zhang Ziyi and other Asian stars who have made some fame in Hollywood, his attitude is still quite good, but Zhang Chengyuan, a nobody, how can he be worthy of his attention? He didn't remember the person Cheng Long mentioned to him at all, so after getting the report from the staff, he didn't think about it for a long time, so he simply continued to work again.

Mr. Chen urged him several times, but the staff thought that Brett Ratner did not want to see them, so they ignored them and just perfunctory. After waiting too long, Mr. Chen had to contact Cheng Long and tell him about his current situation, and Cheng Long hurriedly called Brett Ratner to reiterate the audition for Jang Sung-won and tell him that the actor had been waiting for him under his office building for a long time.

Brett Ratner suddenly woke up and shouted sorry to Cheng Long, but although Cheng Long was dissatisfied, he couldn't open his mouth to blame, so he could only scold secretly in his heart.

After that, Brett Ratner invited Zhang Chengyuan in, and under the guidance of the staff, Zhang Chengyuan walked in without hurry, although he was very angry, but in order to maintain the cultivation of Orientals, he could only endure it temporarily.

Brett Ratner may have felt ashamed of his actions, or he may have given Cheng Long face, so he took the initiative to stand up and handed his right hand to Zhang Chengyuan, with a slight smile on his face.

Jang Sung-won nodded slightly and shook his hand with Western etiquette, and the smile on his face was also very faint, if he wanted to make him bow respectfully like in South Korea, it would be impossible.

The two sat down across the desk, and Brett Ratner said, "I was at work just now, and I was very forgetful when I started working, so I beg your pardon for delaying you for so long." ”

Zhang Chengyuan said: "This is a rare experience that helps to improve my mind and cultivation, so you don't have to take it to heart." Zhang Chengyuan said this in American English, and he spoke it extremely standardly, almost the same as the pronunciation of an American announcer, only a few words are not authentic enough, after all, Zhang Chengyuan only learned English through Korean English textbooks.

Brett Ratner was slightly surprised by Zhang Chengyuan's English pronunciation, and said: "It is the first time I have met a Chinese actor who speaks English so well, if I am filming in Hollywood, there is less language barrier, and it will be much easier to film." ”

Zhang Chengyuan said: "I'm sorry, I want to correct a little, I am a South Korean national, not a Chinese national." ”

Brett Ratner wondered, "Didn't JackieChan introduce you here?" You're not his compatriot? ”

Jang Sung-won said: "I also regret this, but I am indeed a Korean national,"

Brett Ratner said, "Then how did you and Cheng Long meet?" Oh, forget it, shouldn't ask this, let's get down to business! ”

"Please!"

"Tell us about your acting experience first!"

Zhang Chengyuan said: "I entered the Korean entertainment industry in 1999, starting from a small supporting role without lines, I played more than 100 small roles in dozens of TV series and movies, played a weighty role in the second year, and became the leading actor in the TV series in the third year...... By now, I am recognized as one of the most popular and outstanding actors in the new generation of Korean actors. ”

Because Cheng Long once told him not to be modest in front of Westerners, Zhang Chengyuan praised himself for the first time in the world. In addition, in addition to his acting experience, he didn't bother to talk about other experiences, such as the experience of modeling, and there was no need to talk about it.

After listening to Zhang Chengyuan's concise introduction, Brett Ratner said: "So, you are more developed in the TV industry and less exposed to movies? ”

This is a hard injury that Zhang Chengyuan can't deny, after all, the difference between TV series shooting and movie shooting is still quite big, Zhang Chengyuan nodded and said: "Yes, but it's not a problem for me." There was no trace of frustration on his face, and he looked confident, and somehow Bright Ratner instantly believed his words when he saw his confident expression.

Breitt Ratner nodded: "It's really not a big problem, just get used to it, anyway, no matter how many movies you have made in the East, you have to adapt again when you go to Hollywood, I believe you can do this soon." Let's talk about other aspects now, according to Cheng Long, you are very good? ”

"I don't deny that!"

"Although I'm sure Cheng Long won't lie in this regard, I still want to see your kung fu with my own eyes."

Zhang Chengyuan said lightly: "That's no problem, do you want me to show you here, or find another spacious place?" ”

Brett Ratner said: "Don't worry, I'll find a bigger venue tomorrow, and then call in the producer, photographer and others, and then you can show us your unique skills." If it's really exciting, we'll consider signing you up. ”

Zhang Chengyuan responded lightly, thinking: "If I really show you the unique skills, I'm afraid that you will be stupid on the spot, thinking that you have seen a ghost." ”

After shaking hands and saying goodbye, Brett Ratner sent Jang Sung-won out the door. Less than half an hour of conversation, he had a lot of good feelings for this handsome Oriental young man, as for why he has such a good impression, he can't figure it out, he used to be quite disdainful of Oriental actors, he thought: "Maybe it's this Oriental person's self-confidence, gentle and mysterious temperament that infects me." ”

Zhang Chengyuan walked to the hall on the first floor, and Mr. Chen immediately greeted him and asked about the process and results of the interview. Mr. Chen said: "It seems that this director has a good impression of you, and I will continue to work hard tomorrow to win this role and win glory for us Asians!" ”

Next, there was nothing to do, so Mr. Chen became a tour guide and took Zhang Chengyuan around Los Angeles, visiting famous attractions such as Chinatown, Chinese Theater, Hollywood Boulevard, and watching an action movie that night to pass the time.

The next afternoon, director Brett Ratner contacted Jang Sung-won and sent someone to pick him up in a car, and then went to a movie set. This set is in the suburbs, and it took more than an hour to drive there.

When Mr. Jang arrived, Brett Ratner had already arrived and was talking to a few Westerners. There are also some staff members around who are nervously busy and are not doing anything.

Zhang Chengyuan didn't bother to pay attention to this, and walked up to greet Bright Ratner with a smile, not as serious and restrained as yesterday, because he already felt that American etiquette was much more casual than that of Orientals.

Brett Ratner introduced several people around him, who turned out to be the producer, assistant director and others of "Rush 3", and the two sides greeted each other and began to talk about business, that is, let Zhang Chengyuan start kung fu performance.

Zhang Chengyuan felt extremely awkward, thinking to himself whether these people understand oriental martial arts? I'm afraid that it's just to watch the excitement, and letting them evaluate his level is like letting a kitchen sweeper evaluate the extent of a chef's cooking skills.

Forget it, since they like to watch "lively", then show them lively! Zhang Chengyuan came to an open space, ran a few steps, rushed to the wall of a dilapidated building on the set, stepped on it a few times and jumped up two or three meters high, and then with a hard step, he suddenly took off into the air, stretched out his right hand, grabbed the guardrail of the balcony on the second floor, and gently pulled it, and his body jumped up again, jumped over the balcony guardrail, and jumped onto the balcony.

Turning around and beckoning to Brett Ratner and the others, who were already stunned, he smiled and beckoned, then glared at his legs, jumped up, stepped on the guardrail, and flew nearly two meters high obliquely towards the crane with his strength, and with his arms outstretched, the whole person flew in the air like an eagle spreading its wings, and his head was about 6 meters high from the ground at this time.

Brett Ratner and the others looked up blankly, thinking, "You won't fall to your death if you jump so high, right?" "If you don't die, you will break your legs. "Why are you so desperate, like Cheng Long."

Just thinking about it, I saw Zhang Chengyuan's body do two more forward rolls in the air, and when he landed, he rolled sideways on the ground for a while, eliminating the impact of falling, and then jumped up.

Originally, Zhang Chengyuan could easily land on the ground, but suddenly realized that he couldn't be too shocking, so he made this landing tumbling work that is often seen in Cheng Long's movies.

After standing up, he patted the dust on his body, saw that there were a few small holes in the suit on his body, and thought, "This dress of mine is going to be finished, but it is 5 million won!" It was hand-picked by Sister Xiaoli, if she didn't get this role this time, it would be a big loss. "Five million won is not much for his current wealth, but he is used to being a small family, so he feels that it is a pity.

At this time, Brett Ratner and the others had already clapped their hands and praised in order to come over: "Wonderful, wonderful, it's just the second Cheng Long, no, it's even more powerful than Cheng Long!" ”

Zhang Chengyuan hurriedly said modestly: "Don't dare to be, I'm far worse than Brother Cheng Long!" ”

Bright Ratner said bluntly: "That is, the fame is far worse than him, in terms of kung fu, I think you are more clever." The people next to him also nodded in agreement.

Seeing that they were all satisfied, Zhang Chengyuan didn't bother to perform martial arts again, and asked directly: "What about the signing of the contract?" The thought of losing five million won made him feel distressed and hurried to get an answer from Bright Ratner.

Brett Ratner said, "This? We'll also think about it and we'll tell you the answer tomorrow. "Acting is not something that can be done with good kung fu, he has to consider other factors, and it is the producer who really has the right to choose the actor, and he can only strongly recommend it, so he can't answer immediately.

Zhang Chengyuan was a little disappointed, settled down, and said, "I hope I can hear the answer that makes me happy tomorrow." ”

Then, Jang Sung-won said goodbye to the director and others and temporarily returned to his residence in Los Angeles.

The next day, Brett Ratner arranged another acting test for him, in this acting audition, Zhang Chengyuan showed amazing memory, understanding and superb acting skills, which was greatly appreciated by Bright Ratner and others, and then officially decided to sign a contract with Zhang Chengyuan and let Zhang Chengyuan play the villain role in "Rush Hour 3".

After Zhang Chengyuan got the satisfactory result, he immediately called Cheng Long to thank him for his recommendation, and Cheng Long also congratulated him happily. Then, Zhang Chengyuan temporarily returned to China, because there are still nearly 3 months before the start of filming of "Peak 3", and filming may not start until the end of July or early August.