Chapter 89

As long as filming wraps on schedule, efficiency is maxed out.

How could Xu Can's crew possibly finish ahead of time?

Now Nolan and the many big names finally understand—with Xu Can on set, rushing the schedule is child's play.

He has one biggest trait: he can slip into a role in no time.

Actors in scenes opposite Xu Can can also get into character fast; the cast feed off each other, and that pulls out their best state to finish the shoot.

Nolan can't help but clap and praise every time.

I've never in my life fought such a wealthy battle!

Everyone on set is a powerhouse, a seasoned veteran, and with Xu Can the "Acting Demon," the pace rockets to max!

That's right—everyone gave Xu Can the nickname "magician-of-act," shortened in Chinese to "戏魔," to describe his transcendent performance state and astonishing acting.

Gary Oldman even couldn't help sighing:

"Too bad this is a comic-adapted film, otherwise it really could make a run at the Oscars."

"Xu, you really won't consider doing an academic-school film? Your acting could easily handle a story-driven drama; taking a shot at the Oscars should be a breeze."

Morgan Freeman, the old man, felt the same.

Xu Can just smiled:

"My schedule is packed for the next two years—mostly Sony's Spider-Man series, plus DC and Marvel films. But starting next year, I do plan to take a crack at the Oscars."

"Good man, we all support you!"

"You definitely won't have any problem!"

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

After playing the Joker so much, they really worry about Xu Can's mental state!

Better to play some normal roles!

…

Time flew by; as 300 and Blades of Glory hit theaters one after another.

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

"That's a wrap!"

To celebrate Xu Can's wrap, Nolan and the crew pooled together to buy him a big cake.

The Batman, who fought the Joker to the death in the film, was off to the side popping champagne to congratulate Xu Can.

"Thank you, thank you, everyone… hope the rest of your shoot goes smoothly too; our work is bound to become a milestone for comic-adapted movies!"

"Yeah!"

"Hooray!!!"

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

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

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

After Xu Can leaves, Liam Neeson will soon join the crew; they'll shoot Batman Begins without a break.

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

"Don't worry, Batman won't die of exhaustion."

Xu Can joked with them a few lines, just about to leave, when he suddenly had something he wanted to pass along to Nolan.

"Right, you guys are planning to shoot on location in Hong Kong Island, China, right?"

"Yes, some later shots need to be filmed on Hong Kong Island."

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

"There'll be a Hong Kong Island actor, Chen Guanxi, a young handsome guy. Pass along a message to him for me."

"Oh, how did you know? We're working with Hong Kong cinema, and there will be a young guy making a cameo… is he your friend?"

If he was Xu Can's friend, Nolan was even considering giving him more screen time.

"No… I'm his fan."

Nolan was baffled, but still pulled out his notebook and carefully wrote it down: "Alright, go ahead, I'll note it."

Xu Can said mysteriously:

"If your computer breaks, never take it to be repaired outside—this is very important, watch out for your work getting leaked."

"That's it?"

"Yep, that's all. Bye-bye, Christopher, pleasure working with you."

"Pleasure's mine! Hope there's a chance to shoot a new film together in the future."

"That's for sure," Xu Can smiled. "We'll have plenty of chances to work together!"