So tall.
This was Xiao He's first thought.
This castle not only occupies a large area, but its overall height is also quite impressive. The top of the castle's spire can be seen from a great distance, making Xiao He almost suspect that if it continued to rise, it would be preparing to tear a huge hole in the sky.
However, this was not something Xiao He was concerned about.
He was just a little confused. With such a tall castle, he doubted that the actors could be suspended by wires during the fight scenes in the script.
After all, it's so high, and there's clearly no plan to install any cranes or similar devices around it. So, if they stand on the top of the castle and "fight to the death," in the end, they'll really have to rely on a rope and grit their teeth to get up there?
Liu Rulan seemed to have noticed this as well, and turned to ask Jamies, and indeed received an affirmative answer.
"Don't worry, we can definitely guarantee your safety on site."
As she spoke, Jamies raised her hand and pointed to a general location for the two of them: "Our current plan is to film in that relatively flat area over there."
Liu Rulan and Xiao He both looked up, almost to their limit, before they could see the top of the castle building with a steep, sloping roof.
At that moment, a group of workers were hanging over there, carefully reinforcing the roof tiles.
Xiao He and Liu Rulan: ...Even the workers are only wearing one safety rope?
Jamie continued, "You see, we reinforced and repaired the roof before filming to ensure it's in good condition. You can go up there to film without worrying about safety."
"I see—"
Xiao He wasn't particularly afraid. As the God of Limits, he was confident that he could come down unscathed even without a safety rope. However, Liu Rulan was already secretly considering upgrading Xiao He's insurance coverage.
All I can say is, they're truly foreigners; their reckless courage knows no age or occasion.
They work this hard even when filming; they're much more aggressive than the cautious people in the Chinese entertainment industry.
Of course, this is also due to the different environments, fans, and cultures of each group.
Since they were already there, they had no choice but to accept it.
After everyone had taken a short walk around the castle, Liu Rulan immediately pulled Xiao He aside for a serious reprimand.
"You must be careful when you go, don't push yourself too hard, just do what you can."
Liu Rulan continued talking, and Xiao He nodded repeatedly: "Okay, okay, Sister Liu, don't worry."
He naturally values his life very much. Filming is just work for him, and he would never put himself in a dangerous situation for the sake of work.
Besides, there are safety measures in place, there's a safety rope, isn't there?
However, Xiao He didn't say anything.
He knew that if he spoke up, he would be met with even more nagging from Liu Rulan.
Let's just forget about it then; it's better to avoid trouble.
Next, Xiao He and his group went to see assistant director Benni, and then stayed in the castle while waiting for the main team from director Tannis.
During this period, Xiao He also went to the B group, which was filming at the racetrack, and filmed Shan Cheng's early racing performances in the B group, as well as some racing clips of Shan Cheng interspersed in the plot, as early memories of the character and as a prelude to the plot twists.
After completing this part of the story, director Tannis and his crew officially arrived at the castle and joined their C team's filming team.
Xiao He was naturally present that day as well.
The actor who plays the male lead in "Ford v Ferrari 7" is named Marvin Moven. He is handsome, has a strong physique, and his blue eyes are full of stories and deep emotions. He is one of the most famous male stars in Hollywood, has won many awards, and has excellent acting skills. The other actors who play important roles are also basically big stars in Hollywood. It can be said to be a very powerful "all-star" lineup.
The only somewhat poignant aspect is that many of the actors themselves are quite different from the characters Xiao He remembers. It's like seeing a familiar face on screen suddenly appear before your eyes, only to discover that the person outside the screen simply cannot withstand the chasm of time.
Take Mo Wensi for example. Xiao He remembers that Mo Wensi was only twenty years old when he starred in the first movie. He was in his prime and already had a small reputation in the industry. Later, he became a huge star with the "Speedy Cars" series and eventually became a famous actor.
But so many years have passed, and the people from back then are now over forty years old, almost fifty.
If it weren't for the wrinkles on Movens' forehead and around his eyes when he smiled, Xiao He wouldn't have thought that the other person was almost fifty.
However, it was precisely the sense of age that occasionally emanated from the other person's face that made Xiao He feel that "even handsome men get old."
After being introduced by assistant director Benny, Xiao He smiled and shook hands with the newly arrived actors.
Most of the actors were very friendly when they were with Xiao He, and Mo Wensi even took the initiative to ❀ Nоvеlігht ❀ (Don’t copy, read here) talk to Xiao He.
"Are you an actor from China?" he asked. "I remember your film 'Law of the Jungle'."
"Yes, it's me."
Xiao He nodded.
"Oh, I really like that subject matter."
"Thank you. The 'Fast & Furious' series is one of my favorite genres, and it's an honor to be able to work with Mr. Morens."
During the conversation, the female lead from "Ford v Ferrari 7" also came over.
"Xiao He, I heard you're a professional race car driver?"
She was a very young and beautiful woman with naturally straight, golden hair that was as smooth as silk. Her eyes were filled with a subtle, watery light, and her fair cheeks were adorned with cute freckles, giving her the gentle, campus belle charm of an American schoolgirl.
Her name is Leah, the female lead in Fortuna 7, and also the female lead in the Fortuna series, Annivel's young girlfriend.
In the storyline, this girlfriend had officially become Annieville's wife and gave birth to a son at the end of the sixth movie. At that time, she was about thirty years old, while the actress herself was only twenty-eight.
Judging from this age, it's clear that the female lead in the "Fast & Furious" series has definitely been changed.
The first female lead left the production team during the filming of the third installment due to salary issues. In the plot, Tannis cleverly arranged for this female lead to "die," allowing her to exit the "Ford v Ferrari" series in a relatively reasonable way. The next female lead was Leah, who was only eighteen years old at the time. She played the latest female lead in the "Ford v Ferrari" series under tremendous public pressure and gained some recognition.
Now, ten years later, the actress who was once heavily criticized by the audience is now a popular star in the American entertainment industry, having won a very prestigious Best Actress award. She no longer needs to prove her status in the "Ford v Ferrari" series.
Faced with such a goddess-like figure, Xiao He couldn't help but say a few more words: "Well, I'm not really a professional race car driver, I just often participate in races with my friends and have won some awards..."
Wow, that's amazing.
Liya listened attentively to Xiao He's account of the recent racing incident, occasionally offering a word of praise. Finally, she asked the question she was most curious about: "Can you ride a motorcycle?"
Yes, I will.
Xiao He nodded decisively.
He then noticed that after he nodded, Leah's smile became even brighter and more genuine: "Then it'll be a pleasure to work together."
Xiao He: "It's a pleasure working with you."
