The global film market was very deserted in March, and the United States was no exception.

Before the release of "Neverend", it was quite optimistic by film critics and was considered to be "a masterpiece that will invigorate the North American film market", but at the same time theaters and distributors expressed concern that although Zhang Yuanjun has the body of Cannes actor, and there are also excellent works such as "Buried Alive" and "Inception", but he is a Chinese, many people in North America still do not know him, and his name may not attract audiences into the cinema.

"Never-ending" was released uneasily in such contradictory evaluations.

The results were beyond everyone's expectations, including the starring Zhang Yuanjun.

The new line feels that "Neverending" is just a profit.

But the film earned $6.6 million on its first day and $18.9 million in three days of its opening weekend, topping the weekly box office.

Critics were not very happy with this result, although it topped the weekly box office, but the 18.9 million was only a little more than half of the previous week's box office champion "The Battle of Los Angeles", and did not play the role of "invigorating the North American film market" as they said.

However, the new line and Zhang Yuanjun are satisfied with this result, and they are very satisfied!

19 million US dollars in the first weekend, the North American box office must have exceeded 70 million, and it should not be difficult to fish overseas with your eyes closed, and it should not be difficult to exceed 100 million worldwide.

Chinese actors want to get ahead in Hollywood, and there is almost no second option other than action movies.

Cheng Long, Li Lianlian, Yang Ziqiong, all the same.

Zhang Ziyi is not counted, she brushed her face in the international film industry with literary films in her early years, and the international chapter is also her literary film achievements, she has not been able to star in a Hollywood commercial film until now.

Zhang Yuanjun may be the first Chinese actor to break through the door of Hollywood without relying on action movies.

From "Buried Alive" to "Inception" to "Neverending", his roles are mostly literary dramas.

"Never-ending" won the North American weekly championship, which made the domestic media and his fans extremely excited.

The Hollywood Reporter. "Never-End", co-starring Zhang Yuanjun and veteran actor Robert De Niro, landed in North American theaters last Friday. It was Mr. Zhang's first major commercial film as the No. 1 male lead in Hollywood, and his $19 million performance helped the film top the North American box office last week, and Mr. Zhang's outstanding performance won him the love of Hollywood audiences. "Neverending" is currently looking to expand its screenings, and it is believed that the film will continue to be loved by audiences around the world. ”

But a small cost is a small cost after all, and the $19 million result in the first weekend of North America is not enough to be called a "hit".

Zhang Yuanjun sees it very clearly, but "Neverending" can indeed be said to be successful now.

At least Z Studio has once again made a show in Hollywood and successfully attracted the attention of investors.

"Neil, remember the idea we came up with last year?" After ending the promotion of the last stop in North America, Zhang Yuanjun took Eddie to Neil Borg, the director of "Neverending".

Neil Borg slightly recalled the conversation with Zhang Yuanjun during filming last year: "Of course I remember, when you talked about the development of the human brain, I said that we could shoot a new story from another angle. Zhang, do you want to make a story like this? ”

"I've thought about it, I've already made "Neverending", so it's not suitable to make the same type of film again, otherwise the audience will say that I don't want to make progress."

"Of course, you are a Cannes actor after all, and you should pursue something in art films." Neil Borg understands Zhang Yuanjun's thoughts very well, ""Never-ending" is really too simple for you in terms of performance. ”

"So, I wanted to make a story about women of the same type." Zhang Yuanjun said.

Neil Borg reacted immediately: "For Crystal? ”

"Of course." Zhang Yuanjun does not deny it.

"You're so nice to her." Neil Borg laughed.

Zhang Yuanjun stayed in the United States for another two days, chatted with Neil Borg about the general concept design of "Super Body", and the rest was handed over to Eddie to dock with him.

Neil Borg told Zhang Yuanjun before he left the United States: "'Never-End' is over, I want to go to France for a vacation and rest for a while, and come back to make a new film." ”

"Of course," Zhang Yuanjun said with a smile, "I also want to go on vacation, so I can relax so that I can work better." Have a great trip, Neil. ”

"Thank you." Neil and Eddie said goodbye to Zhang Yuanjun and went their separate ways.

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In China, Liu Yifei, as the proprietor, passed on Zhang Yuanjun's words and gave more than a dozen people in the studio a holiday: "Everyone worked hard last year, there is nothing to do during this time, Boss Zhang invites you to go to Indonesia for a week." ”

Then she unceremoniously stuffed a few members of her own team into the ranks.

After settling in the staff, she packed her bags and headed for the airport with her assistant.

The reporter came to the airport with her, thinking that she was here to pick up Zhang Yuanjun, because Zhang Yuanjun had been away from China for a while, and the box office of "Neverending" was probably stable, and he should come back.

But seeing that Liu Yifei and her assistant were carrying luggage, they took the initiative to ask Liu Yifei: "Where are you going?" ”

"Well, go out and run some errands." Liu Yifei said.

The reporter saw that Liu Yifei didn't want to reveal where she went, but still asked: "Where to go?" Is there any work? ”

Liu Yifei didn't speak, and her assistant replied politely: "Yifei's itinerary is indeed not convenient to disclose, please forgive me." ”

The reporter smiled awkwardly, expressed understanding, and asked: "The box office of "Neverending" is so good, what do you think?" ”

Unexpectedly, Liu Yifei smiled: "You should ask him, this film is not played by me." ”

"Your boyfriend's movie is a big hit, how do you feel?"

"I watched "Endless", and he acted in an average way." Liu Yifei said with a smile.

I didn't expect Liu Yifei to say this: "We will really send out your words, and Zhang Yuanjun will see you say that he is acting average." ”

Liu Yifei continued: "It's okay, at home, I also said that he acted averagely. ”

"And what does he usually say about your plays at home?" The reporter asked along the way.

"I said that he acted averagely, and he said that I was not involved in acting." Liu Yifei said with a smile.

After some gossip, the reporter speculated whether Liu Yifei's trip had anything to do with the new film, and at present, Liu Yifei's public film appointment is only a literary film "She".

But the reporter's speculation was denied by Liu Yifei: "Don't guess, I won't tell you." ”

At the end of the brief visit, Liu Yifei entered the terminal.

On this trip, she first flew from Beijing to Dubai, and then from Dubai to Athens to meet her boyfriend.

Yes, she ran off for a vacation!

She didn't want to take her assistant Cindy with her, but Zhang Yuanjun took off from Boston after finishing work, and Xiao Zhao followed.

Zhang Yuanjun's assistant rubbed the boss on a trip to Athens, and Liu Yifei didn't seem to be fair to her if she didn't take Cindy.

flew for nearly 9 hours to Dubai, in the middle of which Liu Yifei waved her hand and took Cindy to a luxury shopping trip in Dubai, and all the shopping proceeds were sent back to the domestic counter, and Liu Yifei returned to China to pick it up.

When Liu Yifei landed in Athens, Zhang Yuanjun came to pick him up, it was spring in Greece, Zhang Yuanjun wore a pure white underwear, covered with a thin washed blue denim jacket, a pair of black slacks underneath, and a pair of white cloth shoes.

Sunny and cheerful big boy.

"You know how to enjoy, when did you come?"

"I arrived yesterday, and the weather here is so comfortable." Zhang Yuanjun said all the way, driving a rented car all the way to take Liu Yifei back to the hotel.

"I'm out on vacation, you have to arrange for me."

"Rest assured, the service is guaranteed to satisfy you." Zhang Yuanjun said with a smile.

"Ah, that's great, I can finally come out and have fun without work." The weather in Athens is very good today, and Liu Yifei stretches her waist.

Write a little about the holiday routine later.

(End of chapter)