Chapter 498 Shirley Comes to China
"What sparks of inspiration will emerge from the collision between Shen Lang and the Coen brothers?"

"North American media broke the news that Shen Lang was invited by Paramount to play the role of killer Anton in the film No Country for Old Men, with Tommy Lee Jones and Woody Harrelson co-starring!"

"Who is Tommy Lee Jones? And that Woody what?"

"Fuck, you recognized Woody Harrelson when you saw him, but you didn't recognize Tommy Lee Jones. Do you rarely watch movies?"

"I watch it often. The torrent is hundreds of GB!"

"..."

"But who among the family members understands? Shen Lang has turned over a new leaf this time and is filming a scene in a nursing home? Otherwise, why is it called "No Country for Old Men"? "

"That's indeed possible! My aunt's relative's neighbor's second cousin washes dishes in America! She said that Americans really like his movie 'Departures'! I found Shen Lang's sentimental movies to be quite good! 'Departures' is his transitional work, and I don't know if he will play an incontinent man or a demented old man in a nursing home this time!"

“Is there a possibility that he plays the role of an Asian nurse who tortures an incontinent old man in the hospital?”

"Hiss..., so to speak, it really suits his character."

……

Galan Pictures!

"Have you really made up your mind?" Shen Lang said as he looked at the resignation application in front of him.

Xiao Zhuli nodded: "In the past few years, I have watched you, Brother Lang, realize your life ideals and reach the pinnacle of your life. I also want to pursue my dreams!"

"No, I understand that you're chasing your dream, but why did you go to Japan to make a movie? Do you call that an ideal? You call that... Damn, I can't make it up anymore, I'm so envious!" Shen Lang scolded, "If I had known that Sato Eisuke was so wild, I would have asked him to find a few actresses to try bubble baths in Japan!"

At this moment, the door suddenly opened and Gu Jialan walked in from outside: "I heard you guys talk about bubble bath? What bubble bath? Who wants to take a bubble bath?"

Shen Lang's expression changed immediately, and he pointed at Wang Zhuo and said, "Lanlan, it's Wang Zhuo. Wang Zhuo wants to resign and go to Japan to take a bubble bath..."

"No, Brother Lang..."

"Bubble bath is just that. Forget it. I'm afraid of polluting your ears, Lanlan, by telling you about it!"

"Brother Lang, you can't..."

"Zhuo, you are so mean, so unfaithful!"

"..."

Gu Jialan looked at Wang Zhuo in surprise and asked, "You resigned? Does your sister know?"

"I have my dreams, and I'm going to pursue them. What does this have to do with my sister? Even if I get hurt, I will definitely make a name for myself in Tokyo!"

Shen Lang: "Don't worry about him, he's got a bloody head, and there are dozens of houses within the Third Ring Road waiting for him to collect rent!"

……

After bidding farewell to the disgusting (and enviable) Xiao Zhuli, Gu Jialan said, "This weekend is the North American premiere of No Country for Old Men. Paramount attaches great importance to this. Are you really not going to attend?"

Shen Lang shrugged: "The premiere in China is next Tuesday. It's too much trouble to go back and forth. I can just attend the premiere in the capital!" Gu Jialan nodded: "Okay, I'll tell them!"

Shen Lang felt distressed watching his boss running around for him: "Lan Lan, the company is bigger now, and there are a lot of things to do. You have to shoot movies and manage everything. I think you should recruit some talents to help you!"

Gu Jialan lay in Shen Lang's arms, enjoying the relaxing massage on her head, and murmured, "I'm fine here, at worst you can help me out when you have time!"

Shen Lang did not speak after hearing this, and seemed to be thinking about something. After a while, he said, "Okay, since my manager Xiao Zhu has resigned, I should change from a boss to an employee. I will be your assistant from now on!"

Gu Jialan propped himself up, turned to look at Shen Lang, with a smile in his eyes: "Okay! Assistant Shen!"

……

Over the weekend, good news came from the North American box office. Although "No Country for Old Men" only earned 23 million US dollars on the first day, its reputation was overwhelming.

The media and audiences were attracted by this hardcore movie that had no background music throughout.

In particular, Shen Lang's performance was praised by all major media. Some media even commented that Shen Lang's influence in the hearts of young people in North America may have surpassed Bruce Lee, becoming the most familiar Asian face to Americans and Canadians.

By the next day, due to its great reputation, the attendance rate of "No Country for Old Men" soared exponentially.

"The killer played by Jeff is different from any other killer in film history. He is calm and meticulous, and all his actions are not as sensual and terrifying as Jigsaw in Saw. But after watching the movie he starred in, the fear is from the heart!"

"The scene that impressed me most about the killer played by Jeff was when he drove across the bridge and shot a bird on the bridge railing with a gun. How perverted! Did the bird provoke him again?"

"To be honest, this movie is another Oscar-level masterpiece, and it was shot by the Coen brothers and later produced by Jeff's company. This is undoubtedly good news for Paramount's current predicament!"

It is indeed good news. On Monday North American time, Cannes and the Oscars simultaneously invited "No Country for Old Men" and Shen Lang, the Coen brothers and others to join the competition unit.

As soon as this news came out, Paramount received investment from social media tycoon Zack.

For Paramount, this means that it has found a powerful media ally and obtained money to increase its lobbying efforts in Congress and the Senate.

Because of the success of "No Country for Old Men", the Senate President, who is a loyal fan of the film, stated in an interview with the media this morning that Paramount does not seem to continue to monopolize the American film industry.

"Transformers" and "Indiana Jones" are undoubtedly the company's traditions. These two films were produced entirely by Paramount, and this is just a continuation of the tradition!
The fact that such an excellent film as "No Country for Old Men" was produced by a cross-enterprise or even multinational film industry unit is enough to explain everything.

By the afternoon, Paramount had used the success of the film and the money to successfully convince a small Texas opposition group to make a commitment.

With the participation of some members of the ruling party to which the Senate Chairman belongs and the opposition party, the repeal of the Paramount Act is almost a foregone conclusion.

Shirley was overjoyed when she heard the news. She decided to fly to China in person to attend the premiere of this movie that would turn around Paramount, and to thank Shen Lang for his efforts and dedication on the spot.

As soon as the news came out, the entire Chinese film industry was in an uproar.

Paramount and Shirley, these two names, in other industries, may just mean a film company in the United States and a female president of a film company.

But for people working in the film industry, these two names are well-known.

(End of this chapter)