Chapter 10

[December, 2006]

[Shocking release!]

The teaser trailer finished playing, only 30 seconds long.

But Leonard was so excited that he didn't speak for a long time.

"Holy Shit!"

As a Marvel fan, he loved Spider-Man! This was the most grounded superhero!

Now that the live-action Spider-Man was about to appear on the big screen,

it was simply a dream come true!

"No way, Sony Entertainment, are you guys for real?"

The comment section under the trailer had already exploded, with thousands of new comments every time it refreshed.

"So cool, so cool!"

"Ah? It just started filming a while ago, can it be released this year?"

"They said they found an Asian Spider-Man before, didn't expect the effect to be pretty good!"

"Outrageous, is it really released during the Christmas season? Never seen a film company so efficient."

"Looking forward to it after watching the trailer, will definitely contribute to the box office!"

"I can't wait! Come on, December! Spider-Man! Spider-Man!"

"The restoration is really high! I have a feeling this movie won't be a bomb!"

"Live-action movie, emmmm, hope Sony doesn't ruin Spider-Man."

In the comment section, most Marvel fans were quite looking forward to it.

After all, this was one of the most popular superheroes, and everyone was already paying attention when the media reported on the casting; they didn't expect it to be released so soon!

The content shown in the trailer was still great.

Spider-Man swinging over the city, the visual effects were quite shocking!

It would definitely be even more shocking on the big screen!

However, a small number of people still expressed concern.

Games and comic book live-action adaptations had always been huge traps.

There were so many failed cases; it was really too easy to step on a mine!

If the production wasn't up to par, it would definitely ruin this classic character.

Then no one would dare to film comic book adaptations anymore.

The comment section was arguing in a mess, the view count was climbing steadily, likes exceeded 100,000, and shares also exceeded 50,000!

More and more people entered the trailer Ellen Page through shared links!

"Howard! My God! Stop playing games, watch this quickly!"

"Wait, the dungeon isn't finished yet!"

Howard got distracted, his character's health bar was instantly cleared, and he was killed by the dungeon boss.

With no choice, he helplessly went to Leonard's side and punched him.

"What's the situation?"

"Spider-Man!"

Leonard pointed at the screen.

"Jesus! Really?"

Howard, who was originally a bit angry, was instantly attracted by Spider-Man on the screen!

Los Santos, Broadway.

Xu Can took a can of iced cola from the refrigerator, leaned comfortably on the large sofa, and gulped down a few mouthfuls of happy water.

"Comfortable!"

Looking at the spacious living room and the beautiful scenery of Los Santos in the sunset outside the huge floor-to-ceiling windows,

Xu Can felt that he had chosen the right place for his new apartment.

Before, he had ventured into North America alone, playing extras in film crews and working part-time in coffee shops.

Now that his salary had arrived, Xu Can already had 1.95 million US dollars in his account.

The salary was 3 million, but the contract was signed pre-tax.

North America always touted itself as the "Land of the Free," but in reality, it was quite ruthless, directly taking a 35% tax rate from him!

He only got less than 1.95 million in hand.

Xu Can originally wanted to get a villa with a pool in Beverly Hills, but thought, forget it.

He was currently low-profile, and a 3-million contract was already the limit.

After "Spider-Man" was released, Xu Can would have a considerable income when his box office share arrived!

Plus, his actor salary would definitely rise to the 10-million level! Later, there would be opportunities to cross the 20-million club!

By then, buying a luxury mansion would be easier than going to the supermarket to buy groceries.

This luxury apartment was also quite good, with an elevator directly to the unit,

a top-floor luxury mansion in the core area of downtown Los Santos,

It was much better than his previous 20-square-meter space.

Before he finished the cola, Xu Can was just about to open his computer to check the situation of the trailer.

His agent Happy's call suddenly came through.

"Xu! Some media are making an issue out of your skin color; should we sue them?"

"Live-action 'Spider-Man' set for Christmas! Sony bets big on Marvel's popular character!"

"Asian Spider-Man is coming! Trailer views exceed 3 million!"

"Five highlights of 'Spider-Man,' realistic prediction of the film's box office!"

"Stan Lee: He is the Peter Parker in my heart, so what if he's an Asian actor?"

As the "Spider-Man" teaser trailer gradually heated up, online public opinion gradually fermented.

Television stations, offline cinemas, and other channels also successively set up trailer screenings, gradually attracting the attention of traditional media.

"Los Santos Times," "New York Times," "Times," "CNN News"...

Numerous media outlets successively commented on this live-action "Spider-Man."

Previously, there was great controversy over the director's casting,

and Xu Can, as a yellow-skinned Chinese, had been boycotted by Marvel fans for playing Spider-Man.

After the trailer was broadcast, the voices of boycott became much smaller.

Thanks to the excellent effects, some media gave positive evaluations.

The "Los Santos Times" stated:

"...Judging from the trailer, this live-action movie might be able to sweep away the past slump and open a new door for American comic book movies."

"Director Marc Webb, producer Avi Arad, and Stan Lee have nothing but praise for the lead actor Xu Can."

"'Xu is the most spiritual actor I have ever seen; he is the best Peter Parker,' said Marvel founder Stan Lee."

"According to Sony Entertainment's original plan, 'Spider-Man' was to be released in the summer of '07..."

"But the production progress was unusually fast, and Sony Entertainment boldly decided to move the film's release to this Christmas!"

"I believe that as the trailer says, this 'Spider-Man' can bring everyone a shocking audiovisual enjoyment."

However, there were also many media outlets that sang a different tune, such as the "New York Times."

"Peter Parker is a high school student from Queens, New York, a white teenager! This has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the comic book community!"