novellhall Chapter 225 Oscar Luncheon! [5000]
Chapter 225 Oscar Luncheon! [5000]
Chapter 225 Oscar Luncheon! [5000]
The crew's days revolved around setting up sets and working on green screens.
Filming progressed to the prison scenes.
This is where Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket, Groot, and this motley crew were first imprisoned and forced to form a temporary team.
A huge set was built in another studio, filled with rough metallic textures, dim lighting, and cold fences.
Although Chen Xun had already filmed scenes with Zoe and Dave for the latter three characters, this scene marked the first time the entire Guardians of the Galaxy team was present.
But in this scene, it's the first time that the entire Guardians of the Galaxy team is present.
Today we're filming a scene where Star-Lord has just been thrown into prison.
One scene shows Star-Lord being stun-edged by a prison guard for demanding his Walkman.
Another incident involved mandatory disinfection in the prison, where inmates were subjected to a red disinfectant spray.
Chen Xun arrived at the film set early in the morning.
The prison set is ready.
He first went to see the scene where they were preparing to film the impact of disinfectant.
It was surrounded by an iron fence, and there was a set of fans behind it.
"We will control the water pressure, but the impact will still be a bit strong, and the water is cold."
The special effects coordinator explained to Chen Xun, "We'll be shooting a few takes. You need to convey the discomfort of being forcibly washed and a touch of comical embarrassment. Is that alright?"
"no problem!"
Chen Xun nodded.
When filming, getting splashed with cold water is nothing.
Next came the preparation for the electric shock scene.
The stunt coordinator was holding the prop stun baton.
The stun gun contains a battery and a trigger mechanism that produces a scary popping sound and a flashing electric arc, but it only looks scary; the current is not high.
He began to demonstrate to Chen Xun: "I will control the distance and angle, and coordinate with your reaction. You need to make a violent spasm and a pained expression the moment it touches your body, then fall to the ground and convulse a few times—"
Chen Xun indicated that he understood.
This kind of scene requires a high degree of chemistry between the actors and the stunt coordinator, and the reactions must be realistic.
The first scene is an electric shock scene.
The role of the vicious prison guard was played by a burly man from the stunt team, nearly two meters tall, wearing a blue prison uniform, named Carl.
He needs to act impatient and, after Star-Lord's repeated nagging, give him a few hard stuns with the stun gun.
Action!
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Chen Xun immediately switched into Peter Quill's mode, shouting at the retreating prison guard who had taken his Walkman, his tone clearly annoyed: "I said! Don't you guys have any manners? My Walkman! It was left to me by my mother! It should be in the prisoner's locker, not just some blue-skinned bastard stuffing it into his pocket! It's personal property!"
The hulking Carl, playing the prison guard, suddenly turned around, his eyes gleaming menacingly beneath his visor. He growled and strode over, the stun baton in his hand crackling and emitting blue-white arcs of electricity.
Chen Xun subconsciously took a half step back, but still stubbornly insisted, "What? Want to fight? Let me tell you, I've seen even more—"
Before he could finish speaking, the stun gun struck his side at lightning speed.
Just as the stick was about to make contact, Chen Xun's muscles tensed up, a look of surprise flashed across his face, quickly replaced by immense pain.
His eyes widened, and his mouth opened but he couldn't make a decent sound, only a hoarse gasping sound coming from his throat.
He curled up like a shrimp, then trembled violently and fell backward, landing on the pre-laid soft mat. His limbs were still twitching slightly uncontrollably, and his face remained contorted in pain.
"Cut!"
Gunn called a stop, then couldn't help but clap: "Perfect! Chen, the rhythm of that twitching and the transition of that expression were so realistic! Carl, your movements were crisp and powerful too! This one's in!"
Chen Xun sat up from the cushion and rubbed the side of his abdomen where he had just been electrocuted.
Stunt coordinator Carl, a big guy, walked over and gave a thumbs up: "Your reflexes are amazing, bro. It's so comfortable working with you."
[Realism of hit response +8]
[High-intensity, instantaneous emotional outburst +6]
The second step is disinfection and rinsing.
Before filming began, Chen Xun had to take off his clothes, leaving him only in shorts.
The makeup artist dusted and smudged him, making him look even more disheveled in front of the camera.
When he took off his coat and stood on the set wearing only shorts, several female staff members who were adjusting equipment nearby couldn't help but whisper a few words.
Several months of rigorous training and diet control have yielded remarkable results. Chen Xun no longer has overly exaggerated bulky muscles, but is covered with a layer of smooth, firm, and powerful tendons.
"Silence! Ready!"
"The assistant director shouted."
"Get the water pipes ready!"
"Actors, get ready!"
Gunn stared at the monitor: "Action!"
Chen Xun stood in the cage, his head slightly lowered, his eyes still showing the lingering fear from the electric shock and his displeasure with his situation.
suddenly!
"laugh!!!"
A sudden roar of water jets erupted!
The enormous jet of water slammed into him with astonishing force and speed.
"Ugh!"
Chen Xun had no idea the impact would be so great.
He instinctively let out a cry of pain.
The immense force propelled him backward, causing him to slam heavily against the metal mesh cage wall with a dull thud.
His shorts were instantly soaked and clung to his body. The icy water felt like countless needles pricking his skin, giving him goosebumps.
The water jets didn't stop, continuously pounding his back, buttocks, and legs, pressing him firmly against the cage wall, making it almost impossible for him to breathe.
He could only futilely grasp the metal mesh in front of him, his body trembling slightly uncontrollably from the impact of the water flow.
Red disinfectant flowed down the grooves of his taut back muscles, gleaming eerily under the light, creating a visually striking scene.
"Cut!!!"
Gunn's voice was filled with excitement as he called for a stop.
The water valve was closed, and the roaring stopped.
Chen Xun slid down a little from the cage wall, panting heavily. He was soaked to the bone, with red water dripping from his hair. He looked disheveled and somewhat comical.
A chill began to seep into his bones, and he couldn't help but shiver.
"Perfect! Chen! That's exactly the reaction! Caught off guard, so real!"
Gunn walked out from behind the monitor, his face beaming: "That bump just now, and the way your fingers gripped the cage—it was fantastic! It was exactly how Peter got a good lesson from that awful prison life!"
The staff quickly ran over with a large towel to wrap Chen Xun up. The special effects team member also came over, looking a little embarrassed.
"Hey Chen, the water pressure seems a little too high—are you alright?"
Chen Xun wiped his face and hair with a towel, inhaling the cold air: "It's nothing—it's just really intense. Now I don't have to pretend to be trembling."
He made a joke, which made everyone around him laugh.
He could feel that the impact had thrown him straight into prison.
It was incredibly real.
[Realistic reaction in extreme environments +12]
[Character's belief level remains at +8 while in a disheveled state]
[Visual Performance Enhancement +6]
Another batch of attribute balls has arrived.
Chen Xun trembled under the towel, feeling that the suffering he had endured was not in vain.
With the accumulation of attribute orbs over the past few days, the progress on his panel finally moved forward slowly by a little bit!
[Leading the trend by 1%]
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I sat on the stool for a while to recover.
Chen Xun took a hot shower to dispel the chill.
When I came out, I saw Dave holding his phone, grinning at some work photos he had just taken.
"What are you laughing at?" Chen asked.
Dave turned his phone screen towards him, showing a disheveled profile of Chen Xun, soaked to the bone and slumped against his cage, with the caption: "Looks like Star-Lord isn't having a good time in prison —————— @ChenXun Do you need me to break him out? #GuardiansoftheGalaxyFilmingDailyLife#"
It was just a tweet from Dave.
Chen Xun knew that this was permitted by Director Gu En.
Actors can record small details during filming, which can only be released online after being reviewed by the directing team to ensure that they do not contain spoilers.
This can generate buzz and anticipation from the audience in advance.
A fan has already commented below: "Haha, poor Xun Ge, but his muscles are awesome!"
"Drax, come quick, save your boss!"
"This disinfectant is seriously hardcore!"
Chen Xun chuckled and pulled out his phone to forward the message: "Thanks, big guy, but I think they're mainly jealous of my Walkman. #KlinPrison#"
The interaction between the two sparked another wave of joyful comments from fans.
The production crew's publicity assistant quietly gave a thumbs up, observing the natural interaction and buzz on social media.
Zoe also came over. She had removed most of her green makeup and looked tired, but when she saw Chen Xun's still-wet hair, a rare smile curved her lips: "Still alive?"
"Alive for now!"
Chen Xun shook his half-dry hair.
Filming for the London portion of Guardians of the Galaxy has temporarily wrapped up, and the crew has entered a short break.
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Chen Xun packed his bags and flew back to Los Angeles.
He didn't come back for a vacation.
The luncheon for the nominees of the 85th Academy Awards is about to be held.
The nomination list was announced several months ago.
Chen Xun received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Peeta in "The Hunger Games".
The news was hotly discussed by his fans and the media at the time, but then came a series of more eye-catching events such as the Warner Bros. casting controversy and signing with Marvel, making the nomination seem rather low-key.
But an Oscar is an Oscar.
The nominees' luncheon is the most important formal gathering for all nominees before the awards ceremony, and it takes place at the Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills.
Traditionally, this is more like an inside party, allowing everyone to meet, chat, and take a group photo before the intense competition, creating a much more relaxed atmosphere than an awards ceremony.
"Relax, just go out for a meal and see some people."
Rob cautioned on the phone, "You're the lead in the new Marvel movie and an Oscar nominee. You're in a strong position. Everyone in the industry knows about your mess with Warner Bros. Nobody would be so tactless as to bring it up in that kind of setting."
Christine was also on the trip.
Chen Xun and Christine have been busy with their respective work and haven't seen each other for several months.
The day of the luncheon was sunny in Los Angeles.
Chen Xun wore a navy blue slim-fit suit that Robert had helped him choose. He wasn't wearing a tie, and one button on his shirt was undone, making him look both formal and not too stiff.
As he stepped into the brightly lit lobby of the Beverly Hilton Hotel, he was immediately surrounded by whispers, laughter, and the clinking of champagne glasses.
There are so many people!
Almost every Hollywood face you can name is here.
In the distance, Jennifer was surrounded by several people chatting and laughing. She was wearing a simple white dress and looked radiant.
On the other side, Chen Xun spotted Anne Hathaway, who was wearing a black dress and talking to several people.
The air was filled with the scent of expensive perfumes.
"List!"
A deep, familiar voice rang out.
Chen Xun turned his head and saw Vin Diesel walking towards him, his bald head shiny and his face beaming with smiles.
Paul was with him.
"Van Paul!"
Chen Xun greeted them with a smile and bumped fists with each of them.
Vin Diesel also participated in the film's voice acting.
However, the project hasn't reached the dubbing stage yet, so he hasn't joined the crew.
"How's it going in London?"
Fan patted Chen Xun on the shoulder.
"I practice saying 'I am Groot' every day in different tones."
Paul chuckled and handed her a glass of soda: "Congratulations on the nomination, Chen. I was just talking to Fan about whether we need to book a dinner date with you three months in advance now?"
"Come on!"
Chen Xun took the soda water: "You two have more difficult schedules to book than anyone else."
"Why be so polite among family?"
Vin Diesel waved his hand and lowered his voice: "I heard your family is here today too?"
He winked mischievously.
As they were talking, Chen Xun felt someone gently touch his arm.
He turned around.
Christine stood in front of him.
She wore a uniquely tailored silver cropped top with black trousers, her hair was cut even shorter, her makeup was light, and her eyes were filled with longing.
She didn't look much different after several months.
However, the intimacy that came from spending so much time together between the two was indeed diluted by time and distance, replaced by the novelty and passion of just as they were confirming their relationship.
"Hey~ Boyfriend~"
Christine spoke first, with a slight upward curve at the corners of her mouth.
Hey! Girlfriend!
Chen Xun laughed too: "You got a haircut? Pretty cool!"
Vin Diesel and Paul Walker tactfully raised their glasses, then excused themselves by saying they saw their acquaintances had left, giving them some space.
Christine immediately took Chen Xun's arm.
The long-awaited physical contact caused a slight flutter in their hearts.
Chen Xun could clearly read the emotion in Christine's eyes.
Chen Xun smelled the familiar perfume emanating from Christine and couldn't help but gently kiss her forehead.
Christine was slightly taken aback at first, then a warm feeling welled up in her eyes, and she gently hugged him back.
"Did you suffer a lot in Britain?"
Christine asked softly.
"The living environment on alien planets is too harsh; even if I were Star-Lord, I could only barely cope."
Chen Xun joked, "What about you? I read the reports; the new movie is getting a good response."
"So-so. The director is a control freak, but the script is really good."
Christine pursed her lips, then laughed again: "Don't talk about me, you're one of the main characters today, Mr. Chen Xun, the Best Supporting Actor nominee. How does it feel?"
"The soda water here tastes a bit better than what I've had at other celebration parties."
Chen Xun lowered his voice, making Christine laugh.
Just then, a familiar, clear voice came from the side: "Hey! Look who's here? Our Pita and Bella!"
Jennifer walked over with a glass of champagne. She was wearing a simple white dress and had a bright smile. Jessica Chastain, who was also nominated for Best Actress, was by her side.
As co-stars in "The Hunger Games," Chen Xun and Jennifer have always had a good personal relationship.
It's just that it can't be placed on the table.
Jennifer was naturally aware of this as well.
As a female celebrity who makes a living in Hollywood, her tolerance for others is extraordinary.
Moreover, she didn't have the advantage of being an early adopter; she was a latecomer.
However, her tone still sounded a bit sour when she spoke.
"Jennifer, Jessica."
Chen Xun greeted them with a smile, and Christine also touched cheeks with the two of them.
"Chen, I was just talking to Jessica."
Jennifer leaned closer, with her signature, slightly teasing bluntness: "You came out of that Warner Bros. mess, turned around and joined Marvel, and now you're standing here. This plot is more exciting than our Hunger Games!"
"How's it going, Mr. Star-Lord? Having fun in the galaxy?"
"At least they haven't been eaten by aliens yet."
Chen Xun shrugged: "What about you? I heard you shut some reporter down again?"
"That guy asked me if I thought winning an Oscar meant I could do whatever I wanted."
Jennifer rolled her eyes. "I said, 'Shouldn't the next step after doing whatever you want be robbing a bank?' and he shut up."
Everyone laughed.
Jessica Chastain said softly, "Chen, congratulations on the nomination. The role of Peeta was truly memorable."
"Thank you, Jessica, your 'Bin Laden' is truly stunning."
Chen Xun said sincerely.
He knew that in these situations, sincere praise was far more important than insincere pleasantries.
Not far away, Anne Hathaway was talking to director Steven Spielberg.
She seemed to notice Chen Xun's gaze, turned her head, and nodded with a smile.
Chen Xun also raised his glass in a toast.
Although the potential collaboration between the two was temporarily put on hold due to the casting controversy surrounding "Interstellar," the professional respect they had built during their training at NASA remains.
"I heard that director Ang Lee is here today too."
Christine whispered, "It seems like they're here for 'Life of Pi'."
As they were talking, Chen Xun saw Hugh Jackman and Daniel Day-Lewis standing near the dessert table, talking in hushed tones.
Both of them are strong contenders for Best Actor this year.
Hugh Jackman seemed to sense Chen Xun's gaze. The Wolverine, known for his friendliness, smiled at him and raised his glass.
Chen Xun responded with a smile.
Even though we've never worked together before, a friendly gesture in this kind of situation is the best business card.
"Do you know?"
Jennifer suddenly lowered her voice, with a hint of excitement as she shared gossip: "I heard that this year's lunch menu includes chocolates shaped like little golden figures, as well as Chinese food specially prepared for certain people's tastes, but traditionally many people don't really have time to eat, or rather, they eat as if they haven't eaten anything."
Why?
Chen Xun was curious.
"Because of nervousness, because of the need to socialize, because of the need to constantly talk, smile, and take photos."
Jessica chimed in, clearly more experienced: "The real hunger kicks in after the luncheon. Last year I heard of a director who was so hungry after the ceremony that he was eating a hamburger on the street while still clutching his Oscar statuette in his other hand."
"This scene—"
Chen Xun imagined it for a moment and felt both sad and a little amused.
"So, eat while you can."
Jennifer made the suggestion in a serious tone, and then picked up a mini sandwich from the waiter's tray and stuffed it into her mouth.
At this moment, Chen Xun saw a figure that was somewhat unexpected yet reasonable to him.
Matt Damon.
He was talking to a producer and looked completely at ease.
Seemingly noticing Chen Xun's gaze, Matt Damon turned his head, and their eyes briefly met in the air.
Matt's expression didn't change much. He nodded, raised his glass to Chen Xun, and then turned back to continue the conversation.
The two had only spent two days together during training in Iceland, so they weren't exactly friends.
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