Caught in Affairs with Superstar

Chapter 1755 - 849: New Collaboration (3)

"How could there be no difficulties? Every single shoot will certainly encounter challenges," Zhou Yun said. "I can’t speak for the director, but personally, by the end, I was completely unable to get into the emotions. I was so deep into the character’s state I couldn’t extract myself. I’d enter my room and burst into tears inexplicably, also crying on set, as if I had lost control over myself. I had never experienced such a lack of self-control while acting before."Director Kang nodded and said, "It’s also because the experiences of Chen Yin’s character were too dark. Zhou Yun commits fully to her roles, and later on she started to blur the lines between herself and her characters."

Wan Lanlan looked at Zhou Yun with concern, "Did you recover eventually?"

"I took a long time to recover. For half a year after finishing ’Chen Yin,’ I didn’t take on any heavy-themed projects; it was too draining," Zhou Yun said. "Sometimes I wonder if I’m being too hard on myself, so I consciously remind myself to rest a bit more."

Wan Lanlan nodded, seeming to share the sentiment, "Xiao Yun, among first-line actresses in China, you’re definitely the most driven. Look at how many films you’ve shot in the last few years, spending nearly 200 days a year with film crews, and working during the rest."

"But in the beginning, I truly enjoyed it. I loved acting, felt comfortable in film crews, but then it just became exhausting," Zhou Yun said. "Once I rest well, there are many filming plans ahead."

"Can you share anything with us?" Wan Lanlan immediately asked.

Zhou Yun nodded and said, "There’s a film collaborating with Song Chi’s Company, a genre I’ve never shot before. We just discussed it in a meeting a few days ago, it’s progressing. There’s also a series with the production team of ’Deep Sea,’ I don’t know when filming will formally start, but we’re in talks."

Wan Lanlan’s eyes lit up and she said, "That’s really great! Director Kang, do you have any upcoming projects you can share with us?"

Director Kang shook his head and said, "I have many projects on hand, so I’m not sure which one I’ll take on next."

"I’ve heard ’Chen Yin’ will premiere simultaneously worldwide. It’s creating quite a buzz. Do you have expectations for how this drama will perform overseas?"

"Of course, we hope more people will enjoy our drama," Zhou Yun said with a smile.

Director Kang nodded and said, "The theme of this drama, in my opinion, is a universal concern. Especially since Xiao Yun has gained recognition internationally in the past two years, I also believe her presence will help showcase the charm of Chinese dramas."

After Wan Lanlan’s interview ended, Zhou Yun acted as the host and invited them to dinner.

Director Kang quietly asked her, "Are you very close with this journalist?"

"She’s not actually a journalist, Director Kang. She’s the editor and lead writer for the fashion magazine ’Victor.’ I’ve known her for years. Any project related to ’Victor,’ she connects personally with me. She’s a very enthusiastic person," Zhou Yun explained.

Director Kang nodded and said nothing more.

Zhou Yun worried whether Director Kang was reluctant to dine with Wan Lanlan and the others, she asked, "Director? If you’re tired, shall I take you back first?"

"It’s okay, I’m fine, not tired. I’m actually hungry," Director Kang said gently. "I asked if you knew her well without any other meaning, I’ve just never met her."

"I see," Zhou Yun chuckled. "Don’t worry, I won’t introduce someone to you unless I’m sure they’re trustworthy. She’s truly a fan of yours, she’s watched nearly every film you’ve directed."

Director Kang mumbled softly, "Fans can be scary."

Zhou Yun thought she misheard, and froze for a moment, "Huh?"

Director Kang waved his hand.

"By the way, earlier you mentioned you were discussing a series with Yuehai, is it ’Flower City’?"

Zhou Yun looked at Director Kang in surprise, "You know?"

"I know the author of ’Flower City.’ He told me Yuehai wants you to play the lead," Director Kang said. "Is the director decided yet?"

Zhou Yun shook her head, "Not yet, they’re still revising the script. I wasn’t satisfied with their previous version."

"How about I direct it?" Director Kang suddenly proposed.

Zhou Yun was very surprised.

"Director, are you serious? Would you be willing to direct ’Flower City’?"

Zhou Yun originally thought they had just collaborated on ’Chen Yin,’ so Director Kang might not want another project together so soon.

Director Kang replied, "I really like the original work. I’ve read it three times."

It was an era that has passed.

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