novellhall Chapter 318 Who exactly is Xin Zhilei?
Chapter 318 Who exactly is Xin Zhilei?
Chapter 317 Who exactly is Xin Zhilei?
Gunn rushed over, stood in front of Xin Zhilei, and excitedly shook her hand: "Miss Xin, you're amazing! From today onwards, you are the High Priestess of Sovereignty in the Marvel Universe!"
Kevin Feige also came over, smiling and extending his hand: "Welcome to the Marvel family, Ms. Xin. Your performance exceeded all of our expectations."
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Xin Zhilei held their hands, tears finally streaming down her face, yet she smiled radiantly.
From that moment on, her life was completely different.
The role of Xin Zhilei was decided at the same time.
Marvel Studios, the official Twitter and Weibo accounts for "Guardians of the Galaxy" simultaneously released the official poster announcing the full cast of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" and the complete cast list.
In the very center of the poster, Star-Lord, played by Chen Xun, still stands in the C position.
Behind him is the entire Guardians of the Galaxy.
Jackie Chan, who plays Igor, and Xin Zhilei, who plays Ayesha, are positioned on either side of the poster, second only to the main cast, and are marked with the words "Special Guest Stars".
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What has drawn the most attention from global audiences are the three Chinese names on the list.
Chen Xun, Jackie Chan, Xin Zhilei.
Twitter has already exploded.
Jackie Chan's participation has already generated considerable excitement among overseas fans.
The official announcement was made.
The related topic instantly climbed to the top of the global trending search list.
Countless fans flooded the screen with cheers.
"Finally, Jackie Chan has joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe! Ego the Celestial, this concept is amazing!"
"Chen Xun + Jackie Chan, father-son duo! I'm already looking forward to their scenes together!"
"Marvel has gone mad! This lineup has raised expectations to the max!"
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Weibo in China has entered an unprecedented frenzy.
The moment the official announcement was made.
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#Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Full Cast#
#Jackie Chan joins Marvel to play Star-Lord's father#
#ChenXunStarLordReturns#
The three topics shot to the top of the trending search list at lightning speed.
But just half an hour later, a new topic emerged from the crowd of trending searches and immediately topped the list.
Who is Xin Zhilei?
The comments section below the topic is filled with netizens' probing questions: "Can anyone tell me, who exactly is Xin Zhilei?"
"Marvel officially announced Ayesha, but I searched the entire Chinese entertainment industry and couldn't find any information about her?"
"I'm dumbfounded! Chen Xun and Jackie Chan are both top stars in the Chinese film industry, how come an actress named Xin Zhilei suddenly appears?"
"I've been in the Chinese entertainment industry for so many years, and I've never even heard of this name!"
"I looked it up, what kind of roles did this woman play before?"
"She's played the third female lead in web series, a minor supporting role in TV dramas, and has never even been the lead in a primetime TV show. She's practically unknown in movies. How did she suddenly end up in a top Marvel IP?"
Netizens went crazy and started digging into Xin Zhilei's past.
But the results that were uncovered left everyone even more bewildered.
Having debuted for nearly ten years, he has played only a handful of roles.
Most of them are extras without even a name.
Her most memorable role was the fourth female lead in a low-budget web series.
Even the Baidu Baike entry only has a few lines, and the list of works is pitifully short.
The only film in which she plays the female lead, "Crosscurrent," has not yet been scheduled for release.
In contrast, consider the A-list actresses in the Chinese entertainment industry who are desperately trying to break into Hollywood.
Or they can only play a minor role in superhero movies with only a few seconds of screen time and no lines.
Otherwise, you can only play minor roles in Hollywood B-movies.
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No actress in the Chinese entertainment industry has ever landed a core supporting role like Ayesha, a character with a complete arc throughout the entire film, in a top-tier commercial IP like Marvel.
An unknown figure in the Chinese entertainment industry suddenly rose to fame and was parachuted into the Marvel Universe.
Marketing accounts immediately jumped in to stir up trouble!
"Nowhere in the Chinese entertainment industry can I find Xin Zhilei, yet she's suddenly thrust into a core Marvel role—just who is she?"
Why did Hollywood resources that A-list actresses are scrambling to get end up in the hands of a bit-part actor?
Marvel casting sparks controversy again: an unknown newcomer replaces a Hollywood star – who is behind this?
In the comments section, all sorts of malicious speculations abounded: "It's obvious without even thinking that she got the role by paying her way in, or that she has a big backer. Otherwise, with her resume, wouldn't Marvel's casting directors be blind to choose her?"
"Hilarious! The Chinese entertainment industry is now all over Hollywood? Capital is shoving people into Marvel? Do they think Marvel is their backyard?"
"Chen Xun and Jackie Chan are really unfortunate. It was a good movie, but they had to cramm in a backer who dragged it down. I'm starting to worry that the character of Ayesha will be ruined."
"She hasn't even figured out how to make it in the Chinese entertainment industry, and she wants to act in Marvel movies? What if she can't even deliver her lines properly and embarrasses the Chinese people?"
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Some even dug up past examples of Chinese actresses playing minor roles in Hollywood, sarcastically remarking: "Even Zhang Ziyi, an international star, can only play supporting roles in Hollywood, and Bingbing only has a few seconds of screen time in Marvel. This one, on the other hand, was directly thrust into a core role. Her background must be really strong!"
A deluge of doubts and ridicule flooded Xin Zhilei's Weibo account.
She only has tens of thousands of followers on Weibo, most of whom are paid zombie followers.
The latest Weibo post was from six months ago, on his birthday.
The comment section was instantly flooded with comments from netizens.
Tens of thousands of comments were filled with questions and mockery, and even her previous photos were dug up, with all sorts of malicious comments that were unbearable to look at.
In the rest area of the film set in Atlanta, Xin Zhilei looked at Weibo on her phone, her fingers trembling slightly, her face deathly pale.
She had expected there would be discussion after the official announcement, but she didn't expect it to cause such a big uproar.
The entire internet is asking who she is, criticizing her for being a "resourced actress," and questioning whether she deserves the role.
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Those vicious comments plunged her into self-doubt.
"What's wrong?"
Chen Xun's voice came from behind.
He walked over with two bottles of water, and when he saw Xin Zhilei's reddened eyes and trembling fingers, he instantly understood.
He placed the water on the table, picked up her phone, glanced at it, and frowned slightly.
"Teacher Chen Xun—have I caused you any trouble?"
Xin Zhilei raised her head, her eyes red and her voice choked with sobs: "Everyone online is saying that I got the role through connections, that I'll ruin it, and that I'm a disgrace to the Chinese people."
She has been in the industry for ten years.
Having struggled at the bottom of the entertainment industry, I've long been used to being ignored.
I have never experienced such widespread online abuse and questioning.
Chen Xun looked at her reddened eyes, handed the phone back to her, and said calmly, "You got this role because of your own audition, not because of any connections or resources."
"I'm just giving you an audition opportunity; whether you seize it or not is entirely up to you."
"People online only see that you have now gotten a Marvel role, but they don't see the effort you put into spending three months in the Yangtze River for the film 'Crosscurrent'."
"During your audition, you won over Gunn and all the top executives at Marvel with your acting skills."
He paused, looking into Xin Zhilei's eyes: "In this industry, what others say about you is not important. What is important is whether you can silence everyone with your work. When the film is released and your Ayesha stands on the big screen, all the doubts will vanish."
Looking into Chen Xun's eyes, Xin Zhilei felt a sense of relief.
She sniffed hard, wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, and nodded emphatically: "I understand, teacher. I will definitely perform well and will not let you down. I will definitely not disgrace the Chinese people!"
Just then!
An anonymous insider revealed the whole story, stating, "Stop guessing. Xin Zhilei got the role entirely because of Chen Xun's strong recommendation."
"The two collaborated on the art film 'Crosscurrent,' with Chen Xun as the male lead and Xin Zhilei as the female lead. Chen Xun highly praised her acting skills on set. Marvel had been searching for a suitable actress for Ayesha for two months without success, and Chen Xun recommended her immediately."
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"He didn't just parachute in; he actually flew to Atlanta for the audition, came with full makeup and costume, and filmed the audition live. He immediately impressed Gunn and Marvel executives, and got the role right away."
"Don't try to apply the same tactics you use to get resources in the Chinese entertainment industry. They got it based on their own abilities."
"The entire film 'Crosscurrent' has passed censorship and will be released soon. It is an entry in the main competition of the Berlin Film Festival. Xin Zhilei is the female lead. When the film is released, everyone can see her acting skills and understand why Chen Xun recommended her."
The revelation caused an immediate reversal in public opinion online.
at the same time.
The official account for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 timely released Xin Zhilei's Ayesha costume photos.
The previous mockery and skepticism instantly turned into anticipation: "My God! It was Chen Xun who recommended him! I thought it was some kind of powerful figure, but it turns out it's Chen Xun, the talent scout!"
"Crosscurrent, in the main competition at the Berlin Film Festival! I knew the actors Chen Xun would choose couldn't possibly be those with no talent and no connections!"
"Hilarious! Don't those people who called her a 'resource-backed star' feel ashamed?"
"They auditioned for the role properly and got it; the director and the president of Marvel both personally endorsed it. What more is there to say?"
"Finally, Chinese actors aren't just playing minor roles in Hollywood! Chen Xun as the male lead, Jackie Chan as the core villain, and Xin Zhilei as an important female supporting character—three Chinese actors playing core roles in a top Marvel IP! This is such a source of pride for Chinese people!"
"I'm already looking forward to it! Xin Zhilei's costume photos are absolutely stunning! Her Asian features paired with the gilded costume make Ayesha's aura absolutely commanding! Can't wait for the movie to be released!"
The Chinese entertainment industry was completely turned upside down because of this incident.
Previously, agents, producers, and directors who had never even heard of Xin Zhilei were frantically trying to find her contact information.
Scripts, endorsements, and variety show invitations flew into her assistant's hands like snowflakes.
Previously indifferent investors in the Chinese entertainment industry are now flocking to her with resources, eager to make her a top-tier actress.
Everyone knows that once Xin Zhilei landed this Marvel role, even before the movie was released, she went from being an unknown figure in the Chinese entertainment industry to an actress with access to top Hollywood resources.
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His future in the entertainment industry is limitless.
It all started with a recommendation from Chen Xun.
Artists, directors, and investors in the Chinese entertainment industry have once again witnessed Chen Xun's influence in Hollywood and his Midas touch.
Some people previously thought that Chen Xun's influence in Hollywood would decline as he shifted his focus back to China.
But now we realize that not only does he stand at the top of Hollywood, but he can also easily push a nobody in the Chinese entertainment industry onto the Marvel big screen.
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