Chapter 47

Anyone who finishes filming as planned is working at full efficiency.

How could Xu Can's crew finish ahead of schedule?

Now Nolan and the many big stars finally understood: with Xu Can on set, catching up on progress was like child's play.

He had one biggest characteristic: he could quickly integrate into the character.

Actors with scenes opposite Xu Can could also quickly get into character; everyone influenced each other, and they could call upon their best state to complete the filming.

Nolan couldn't help but applaud and praise every time.

I have never fought such a wealthy battle in my life!

Everyone present was a powerful actor, a veteran, plus Xu Can, the "acting demon"—the progress was fully maxed out!

That's right, everyone gave Xu Can a nickname, "magician-of-act," to describe his superb performance state and amazing acting skills.

Gary Oldman couldn't help but sigh:

"It's a pity this is a comic book adaptation; otherwise, it could really make a run for the Oscars."

"Xu, are you really not considering acting in academic films? Your acting skills can easily handle story-driven films, and hitting the Oscars should be quite easy."

Morgan Freeman also sighed.

Xu Can just smiled:

"My plans for the next two years are full, mostly Sony's *Spider-Man* series and DC/Marvel movies. But starting next year, I will indeed try to hit the Oscars."

"That's the spirit, we all support you!"

"You'll definitely be fine!"

Numerous veteran actors, Christian Bale, and Nolan all cheered Xu Can on.

They were really worried about Xu Can's mental state after playing the Joker too much!

It's better to play some normal characters!

……

Time flew by, and with the successive releases of *300* and *Blades of Glory*,

Xu Can's filming work on *The Dark Knight* officially ended!

"It's a wrap!"

To celebrate Xu Can's wrap, Nolan and the crew collectively bought Xu Can a big cake.

Batman, who was fighting the Joker to the death in the film, was opening champagne nearby to congratulate Xu Can.

"Thank you, thank you everyone... I hope everyone has a smooth filming process afterward. Our work will definitely become a monument to comic book adaptations!"

"Yeah!"

"Hooray!!!"

Xu Can's simple blessing drew rounds of applause from the crew.

After the wrap ceremony, Xu Can had to quickly pack his bags, catch a flight back to Los Santos, and attend the *John Wick* premiere.

Christian Bale and the Nolan brothers saw Xu Can off at the door.

After Xu Can left, Liam Neeson would soon join the crew, and they would work tirelessly to film *Batman Begins*.

"You guys be careful, don't tire Christian to death."

"Don't worry, Batman can't be tired to death."

Xu Can joked with them, and just as he was about to leave, he suddenly had something he wanted to tell Nolan.

"By the way, you guys are planning to go to Hong Kong, China, for location shooting, right?"

"Yes, some subsequent shots need to be filmed in Hong Kong."

Nolan was a bit puzzled; did Xu Can want to go to Hong Kong?

"There's a Hong Kong actor there, Edison Chen, a young handsome guy. I have a message I'd like you to pass on to him."

"Right, how did you know? We are cooperating with the Hong Kong film industry, and there will be a young person making a cameo... Is he your friend?"

If he were Xu Can's friend, Nolan would consider giving him more scenes.

"No... I'm his fan."

Nolan was confused, but he took out his notebook and recorded it seriously: "Alright, go ahead, I'll write it down."

Xu Can said mysteriously:

"If your computer breaks, never take it to be repaired outside. This is very important; be careful about your work being exposed."

"That's it?"

"Yeah, that's all. Bye, Christopher, happy cooperation."

"Happy cooperation! I hope there will be opportunities to film new movies in the future."

"That's for sure," Xu Can smiled. "We'll have plenty of opportunities to cooperate!"

In May in California, the temperature was already maintained at over 30 degrees, making Xu Can feel the scorching summer in advance.

Sitting in the dressing room, letting the makeup artist style him, fine beads of sweat seeped out on his forehead.

"No, is it necessary to make it so complicated? Isn't it just a premiere?"

"Xu, this is our company's first film, and you are the protagonist of the premiere; your image must be perfect."

"You're the company president, why are you staring at me?"

"I'm also your agent." It was obvious how nervous Happy was.

This was the first film produced and distributed since the founding of Galaxy Pictures, and it concerned the future of the entire Galaxy Entertainment.

Happy had never seen anyone go all-in on a new movie with all the salary and dividends they had just received.

And it was an action-crime subject that had never been touched before, independently invested!

According to the average person's thinking, shouldn't they pull Sony in to invest together?

Everyone in the circle knew how much Sony Entertainment valued Xu Can; as long as it was produced by him, they would definitely throw money at it without thinking.

Xu Can insisted on not doing that, choosing to invest independently and gamble with all his assets.

He himself acted like nothing was wrong, but Happy had worried himself into having gray hair these days.

"Don't worry, Happy. I can guarantee that at least we won't lose money. You've seen the sample reel, isn't it good?"

"It's good, it's really good, but I'm worried it's too niche—critically acclaimed but not commercially successful."

Happy's cheeks were also covered in sweat; he took out a handkerchief and kept wiping it.

"The premiere is coming up soon, and the answer will be revealed soon."

Xu Can once again borrowed the Galaxy Theater under Sony for this premiere; the IMAX giant screen should be able to show the visual stimulation of *John Wick* well.

The premiere was also scheduled for 8:00 PM, and after that, at 0:00, the North American premiere session would open.

Due to the R-rating of the film, the release times in different countries and regions needed to be coordinated, so a global simultaneous premiere was temporarily impossible.

"Xu, do you think I look pretty in this?"

Emma Stone stood in front of Xu Can in a beige evening gown, looking generous and elegant.

Seeing this, Happy greeted them simply, found an excuse to slip away, and left the lounge to the man and woman.

"Beautiful, it suits you very well. You look gorgeous today."

"This was designed by Karl Lagerfeld. I couldn't bear to wear it for my own premiere, but today I wore it specifically to accompany you."

"Then I'll make it up to you tonight!"

"You! Who's making it up to whom!" Stone pouted coquettishly.

*John Wick* was scheduled for the end of the spring season, May 4th.

The following week would be the beginning of the summer season, May 11th, when *Twilight* would be released.

The two would also become competitors in the coming week, fighting for the box office of this period.

Besides them, there really wasn't any other movie that could compete.

Stone chose to debut the custom evening gown she spent a lot of money on at Xu Can's premiere, which showed Xu Can's status in her heart.

"Let's go, it's about time, let's get ready to go out, my Princess."

"Give me your hand, my Prince."