Chapter 471: Premiere Ends, the Lottery Segment Begins—Who

The version released abroad is definitely different from the domestic one.

The domestic version, though.

Everyone knows the dragon logo at the beginning.

In Saudi Arabia, besides Morning Light Media's logo, there's also a special acknowledgment to the Saudi Royal Family.

"Lin, I've always heard that many of your film scenes are shot live. For your next movie, could I visit your on‑set filming!" Michael Bei's voice rang in his ear.

Before, Cheng Long had often talked about this with Michael Bei.

Lin Mo turned his head at the words and saw Michael Bei's eager eyes.

"You're always welcome, Michael," Lin Mo said with a smile, raising his champagne glass.

Cameron and Brian nearby also said that, if the chance arises, they'd go watch Lin Mo's on‑set filming.

Mainly.

Lin Mo's reputation internationally is growing louder.

And within the directors' circle.

This young director from the East excels at live‑action shooting.

Live‑action!

That must be the dream of countless directors.

First comes confidence in one's directing ability, and then, well, the money.

Of course, the most important thing is still money.

As the lights dimmed, the premiere venue fell silent in an instant.

Everyone held their breath, focusing their attention on the massive screen.

Even the well‑versed Cameron and Michael Bei involuntarily straightened their backs.

The opening shot made everyone gasp—a Saudi king's palace glittered in Morning Light, the camera plunging at an almost vertical angle as a gold‑plated supercar dangled perilously on the tower's exterior.

The 3D effect made the car seem to burst out of the screen, and a few front‑row viewers instinctively leaned back to dodge.

"This..." Cameron involuntarily adjusted his 3D glasses, his eyes behind the lenses widening slightly.

As a tech fanatic, his voice now carried a rare gasp of amazement.

"Holyshit!" Michael Bei blurted, his body leaning forward involuntarily, "Is this really live‑action?"

No one expected it.

This opening shot left several legendary directors stunned.

No, Ah Zhen, you're being serious!

The opening shot is live‑action...

Lin Mo, Cheng Long, and Prince Salman heard the audience's reaction and couldn't help but laugh.

Obviously, this was within their expectations.

If even these directors reacted this way, there's no need to mention the others.

Meanwhile, every cinema across Saudi erupted with deafening exclamations.

"Oh my God! That car's going to hit my face!"

"Incredible!"

"OMG!"

"WTF!"

"......"

Speed and Passion 2 runs for 2 hours and 10 minutes.

It can be said to be thrilling throughout, with no dull moments.

Especially the various live‑action shots, which left the audience feeling absolutely thrilled.

When the film ended, the premiere venue was filled with applause.

Everyone stood up and clapped.

Prince Salman was the first to stand, opening his arms to give Lin Mo a firm hug: "Lin, you did it!" His voice trembled with excitement, "This will become a milestone in Saudi cinema history!"

Hearing that, Lin Mo replied with a smile, "Without your support, these live‑action shots would have been impossible."

Indeed.

This film, just the car‑crash scenes, we have no idea how many were smashed.

And various other live‑action shots...

In short.

The film's success is half due to Lin Mo and his team, and the other half is undoubtedly thanks to Prince Salman.

When Cameron took off his 3D glasses, excitement flashed in his blue eyes.

He grabbed Lin Mo's wrist: "Lin, I have to say, your live‑action shot choreography... is insane!" After a pause, he added, "I hope you can give me some advice for Avatar 2..."

Likewise, Michael Bei, Brian and the others all showered Lin Mo with praise.

Lin Mo modestly replied, "Actually, most of the shots were done by my directing team, except for some large‑scale scenes..."

"Are you talking about that eight‑minute One‑shot?" Brian interjected suddenly, his eyes behind the gold‑rimmed glasses widening, "Lin, you're amazing—can you tell me how you did it?"

He turned to Cheng Long, "If Jackie hadn't pointed it out, I wouldn't have noticed at all!"

At that remark, Michael Bay and Cameron both showed shocked expressions.

Over here.

The screening ended.

Re Ba took off her 3D glasses, then turned to Song Wanwan beside her and asked with a smile, "How's your brother's movie?"

"Sister-in-law!" Song Wanwan finally came to her senses, she grabbed Re Ba's arm in one motion, "That last explosion shot, I almost bit my tongue off!" She was so excited she waved her arms and legs, "My brother is too crazy, right? Was that really filmed for real?"

"I don't know about the other shots, but that last explosion shot was indeed filmed for real; we filmed this scene for a full almost half a month!" Re Ba said with a smile.

Because, she was also on the crew at the time.

Gal Gadot beside her also laughed and said to Re Ba: "Dear, you haven't seen anything crazier yet, the filming of the scene leaping over the King's Tower..."

At the same time.

In other cinemas in Riyadh.

When the movie ended.

These fans, they all burst out in waves of cheers.

Because the moviegoers came from all over the world.

So the languages were also different.

But...

That kind of exclamation, shocked words, you can tell which country they're from just by hearing them.

For example, "Shi Guo Yi", "Holy shit", "OMG", "Da fa", etc...

After the premiere of Speed and Passion 2 ended.

There was also a very important segment.

That is...

Draw!!!

All moviegoers can participate in the draw using their movie tickets.

And the prize, as Prince Salman mentioned earlier, is that gold-plated Lamborghini.

"Holy shit, I forgot this segment!"

"Hiss... there really is a draw segment!"

"Holy shit, the main event is coming!"

"Shi Guo Yi!!!"

"Oh Saint Mary!"

Likewise.

At the premiere venue here, they also had this activity.

Salman smiled and said to the few people: "Everyone, let's go together, try your luck, maybe you'll win~"

Besides, the draw is fun no matter which country or social class you're from, that sense of the unknown.

Even Prince Salman himself plans to give it a try.

Cameron pushed up his glasses, smiled, and said: "Lin, if I win this car, I'll use it as the opening for Avatar 2, how about that?"

When he said that, everyone burst out laughing.

Michael Bei poked his hand: "Everyone, no joke, I have a feeling I might be the lucky one!"

"Lin, you said we came to watch your movie, and if we win this car, hahaha!" Brian also burst out laughing.

Lin Mo hearing their words also couldn't help laughing: "Good luck!"

This thing...

Lin Mo simply didn't believe he could win.

You know, cinemas all over Saudi are packed.

How many people have to watch it.

If he wins...

That can only indicate one problem.

Brothers, there's a cheat!