Chapter 444: Lao Lu actually asked me to S them?
Kobayashi and others returned to Japan with satisfaction with the script.

But what no one expected was that the news that Shen Lang was about to write, direct and star in a movie for a Japanese film company instantly caused an uproar in all East Asian media.

The incident started because the South Korean media first broke the news.

"Shen Lang, the Chinese actor who became famous for Train to Busan, refused to star in the sequel after becoming famous!"

"Four million US dollars can't make Shen Lang change his mind. This is the final result of Korean Wave training foreign actors!"

"Varieties like Snow Nong Tang should stop talking about Shen Lang's episode. His ungratefulness started with the beef!"

"Both the Bang Country and the Jiaoben Country were competing for Shen Lang's performance. In the end, Shen Lang chose the feud because the other party offered more! The Chinese people are the mother of whoever gives them milk!"

……

After the South Korean media scolded Shen Lang, the Japanese media could at least show some sympathy for Shen Lang, right?

After all, Shen Lang rejected the invitation from "South Korea" and filmed a movie "specially" for Japan. So he can't kick someone when he's down, right?
Unfortunately, there are many bad people in this world, and there are even more bad Japanese people with ulterior motives.

First, the media controlled by Toho began to attack Shochiku Film for inviting Shen Lang.

"Why would a Japanese movie invite foreigners to star? Shochiku Films doesn't even give its own actors a chance!"

"A movie about Japanese funeral culture, the screenwriter, director and one of the leading actors is a Chinese. Can he capture the authentic cultural essence of the Japanese people? I doubt it!"

Soon after, many Japanese media outlets that were unfriendly to China came out one after another to make sarcastic comments:

"President Kobayashi is desperate and is trying all kinds of methods. He wants to rely on an Oscar winner to turn his company around. This is really wishful thinking!"

"Kobayashi is a pro-China person. His actions have caused all Japanese people to lose their dignity. When did our movies need a Chinese actor to save them?"

"You know, we have exported many movies to China, but apart from Romance of the Three Kingdoms, what other good movies are known to us in China?"

When it came to the Chinese media, the public was even more excited.

"Traitor!"

"After becoming famous, I made money in Japan?"

"Shen Lang, I am really your loyal fan. It is really hard for me to accept that you are going to Japan to make a movie. Haven't you seen that some women wore military flags in the past few years and were finally banned by the entire Internet? Cherish the patriotism of our fans and don't let money blind your eyes!"

"Unfollow, little cutie, little cutie, you are such a cutie!"

……

Facing overwhelming abuse, Shen Lang didn't care. As the saying goes, time will tell and everything will come to light in the end.

No matter how many times you explain yourself, it will not be more convincing than the truth discovered by others themselves.

However, what Shen Lang did not expect was that Liu Wei called him soon.

It turned out that his younger brother in the Radio and Television Bureau inadvertently mentioned that the relevant departments were planning to meet with Shen Lang recently. Although he did not understand why Shen Lang wanted to do this and it was difficult for him to accept it emotionally, out of trust between friends, he still called Shen Lang and informed him of this matter in advance.

Shen Lang had no choice but to tell Liu Wei what had happened before.

Liu Wei suddenly realized what was going on and said, "So that's how it is. I was wondering if you're that kind of person!"

……

Sure enough, two days after Liu Wei called, Shen Lang was interviewed by the relevant department about this matter.

The relevant departments were relatively restrained regarding Shen Lang's actions. After understanding the situation, they issued a notice to the public.

The general meaning is that we welcome normal exchanges between the Chinese and Japanese people in the fields of art, culture, economy and trade. This is what the government likes to see, and the public should not over-interpret it.

As soon as the official news was released, the media's voice became much quieter.

But this is obviously of no use to some people who are overly emotional about national issues.

Shen Lang didn't want to say much, because at this time, he had already devoted himself to the casting of the movie. He had already flown to Japan and was very busy.

Overall, although the response to this movie was great from all walks of life in Japan.

But Shochiku Eiga is an old film company after all, and Kobayashi Dori in particular has impeccable connections.

Soon, Shochiku Films met with several major supporting actors in the film.

For example, for the bathhouse owner Yamashita Yanzi, Kobayashi Michi found Yoshiyuki Kazuko, who had been working with the company for many years. Yoshiyuki Kazuko is a veteran Japanese actor who has starred in many Taiga dramas and won the individual award of the Kinokuniya Drama Award.

There is also the elderly confidant who plays the role of Heitei Takayoshi, the bathhouse owner.

It is amazing that Kobayashi Michi invited Takafumi Sasano for this purpose.

The actor Takashi Sasano is an indispensable figure in Japanese historical dramas. Whether he is playing a funny, serious, decent or upright role, he can perform each role with ease.

Known as a "one scene" actor in Japan.

What do you mean?
No matter what role or personality he plays, this person can be remembered instantly within "one scene".

He has participated in hundreds of movies so far, and even he himself probably can't remember how many crews he has been a part of.

There are two other important characters. One is Sasaki Ikuei, the owner of the funeral home and Kobayashi Daigo's mentor in becoming an undertaker. The other is Uemura Yuriko, the secretary of the funeral home company. It was her persuasion that made Kobayashi Daigo give up his dream of becoming a cellist and officially become an undertaker.

Kobayashi Michi invited Yamazaki Tsutomu and Yo Kimiko to play these two roles.

Yu Kimiko is Taiwanese and still a Chinese citizen, so when she heard that this was Shen Lang's play, she agreed to join without thinking.

Yamazaki Tsutomu is also a very famous actor in Japan, the kind that ordinary film companies cannot hire even at a high price.

It can be said that Kobayashi Michi has risked his reputation for this play, and he begged and pleaded to invite these actors. To this end, he exhausted all the connections he had accumulated over the years as the president, just to bet that this time Shen Lang's movie can help Shochiku turn things around.

However, so far, Kobayashi Michi has tried every possible way to select a heroine for this film, but has repeatedly hit a wall.

To this end, Kobayashi Michi invited Yui Aragaki, Haruka Ayase, Keiko Kitagawa, Kyoko Fukada, Nozomi Sasaki and others.

But none of them refused directly because they were afraid of being attacked by the media, or after receiving the notice, the other party’s agent kept making excuses and did not give a positive response.

This incident made the entire Shochiku Film Company very angry.

Finally, Xiao Lintong found Shen Lang and said with regret: "There are only two first-line celebrity actresses who are suitable for the role of "wife" who have not been consulted. One is the Hibiscus flower girl Aoi Yu, and the other is Hirosue Ryoko who starred in "Green Wasabi Detective". However, I personally do not recommend you to contact Hirosue Ryoko, because his relationship seems to be not going well recently. It should be difficult to invite her!"

"Ding! The choice of the heroine is very important to the whole play."

"Because there are also intimate scenes, so chemistry, harmony, and acting like a real couple is the only goal in choosing a female lead!"

"Aoi Yu and Hirosue Ryoko are both good choices!"

"Donkey, I'll give you a chance. Sleep with them. No, convince them! Let one of them help you shoot this scene perfectly!"

"Sleeping suit reward: Gold-level attribute entry... Master all musical instruments!"

"This attribute is very important for filming, my dear, donkey who is familiar with cello playing! In order to let you know the power of this attribute entry, I have specially prepared a two-day trial version of the instrument mastery for you! You will be satisfied!"

(End of this chapter)