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I Was Mistaken as a Monstrous Genius Actor - Chapter 340

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In fact, director Danny Landis, a great Hollywood director, was not very interested in the movie 'Leech'. It's as if this year's Cannes Film Festival itself was pushed aside in the first place. It was a hassle, but I came with a reasonable mindset due to the earnest requests of those around me.

That was his nature.

It was nice to watch movies from all over the world, but the crowds of hundreds of thousands of people drove him crazy. He started out as a director because he liked making movies, but as his reputation grew, it wasn't great to meet so many people who were interested in him.

But since we have come so far, we should at least do what we want. That was exactly how I felt.

The same was true for 'leeches'.

It is the only Korean work among the 20 works in the Cannes Film Festival's 'competition section'. It was nothing more, nothing less.

'It's director Ga-bok Ahn's work.'

Many of the people I met here talked a lot about 'leeches' as a topic of conversation. Cannes said it was to make up for past mistakes, that the assortment was somewhat aligned, that the status of Korean films was raised, etc. Because there was only one Korean work, it was a bit unexpected.

Director Danny snorted inwardly.

'I'm sure Cannes took into account the public opinion, but it's Cannes, so I doubt they would have foolishly chosen a movie based solely on that image.'

The reason he wasn't very interested in 'Leech' was not because he ignored Korean works. It was because director Ga-bok Ahn's unique style of work did not suit me well. It was directed by Danny, who had seen director Ang Bok's films a few years ago, and although the overall quality was high, if you ask me if I liked it, I didn't. Director Danny Landis was not impressed.

It was simply the audience's mind.

Although director Danny is highly regarded in Hollywood, his rule is to look at other directors' works from the viewer's perspective. Still, he acknowledged that veteran An Ga-bok was a great director.

'In any industry, maintaining tension for decades deserves respect.'

Regardless of whether the texture of the work doesn't match, a master knows how to recognize a master.

Director Danny's thoughts were maintained even before the first screening of 'Leech', the third film in the 'Competition Category', on the morning of the 2nd. This also means, 'I'm here anyway, so let's take a look again.' It felt like something. In the meantime, the atmosphere of director Ang Bok's film may have changed a bit.

The 3,000-seat 'Lumière Theater' inside the 'Palais des Festivals' was full.

Including director Danny, famous directors from Hollywood and other countries, actors, influential film industry officials, reporters, etc. Director Danny could hear the conversation of those gathered at first glance.

"Haha, indeed. "Did it attract so many people because it was the only Korean work?"

"Everyone should be curious. There was also a rumor going around that Khan had chosen him based on what he thought."

"Oh, I heard that too. It's just the beginning, so you'll know when you see it, whether the rumors are true or not. However, Director Ang Bok is a director who performed well at Cannes."

"know. Some say that's why it won't be noticeable anymore."

Their conversation was closer to curiosity than expectation.

"If you just look at the 'Leech' poster, don't you feel the content right away?"

"Hmm, it seems to me like the success story of a man who aspires to be rich."

"oh! Yes, I heard there is a lot of stuff like that in Korea. "It's about turning your life around."

"Hahaha, it's a bit refreshing."

"But if that's all, it's a little disappointing."

Sometimes, the theme was the male lead, who accounted for 70% of the 'Leech' posters.

"This actor is that guy. Appeared with Miley Cara on the opening red carpet. "Did you say his name was Kang Woo-jin?"

"Ah, I see. The other Korean actor in the poster here looks familiar, but the actor named Kang Woo-jin is unfamiliar. new man?"

"I heard that it hasn't been long since you actually debuted."

"You're lucky. "You're called Khan right after your debut."

"The acting might be a little disappointing."

Specifically, Kang Woo-jin's story.

"Is this actor not coming during the morning screening?"

"I was the center of attention as I walked the red carpet with Miley Cara. "I hope the acting is above average."

"I wonder if he came to Cannes with the right skills."

"Of course."

"Anyway, isn't the main character's story of success a bit boring?"

At the same time, there were some comparisons to the Japanese movie that was screened yesterday. Coach Danny Landis, who had been quietly listening to those stories, clenched his chin. There was something subtle about the overall atmosphere of the theater, but if the story of 'Leech' is the success story of the main character who aspired to become truly rich.

'Hmm- I don't think it would be particularly fun.'

Because it wasn't something that was appealing.

'Leech' begins.

-♬♪

Korean actor Kang Woo-jin was displayed on a large screen behind the title. His lines were in Korean, but there were subtitles in French right below them, and English subtitles even further down.

The initial atmosphere of 3,000 spectators was maintained for approximately 10 minutes.

The main character has no money, and the chaebol figures that appear in his life. At this, director Danny, whose head was half bald, and most of the audience made expressions like 'as expected'. His expression twitched a little.

'······sign language?'

Woojin Kang. No, it started with the scene where 'Leech''s 'Park Ha-seong' used flashy sign language.

'Huh- Just looking at that doesn't make it feel like I practiced.'

Usually, when filming a movie, actors practice various skills and abilities according to the character's setting. However, no matter how many times you repeat it, it is quite difficult to make it look 'real'. However, Kang Woo-jin's sign language on screen did not smell like he had practiced it at all.

rather.

'It's barely noticeable, but that woman has practiced acting.'

Oh Hee-ryeong, who had extensive experience, showed signs of practice. Of course, it was a very subtle difference, but it was visible to the eyes of master director Danny. Because I have experienced tens of thousands of actors so far. However, there was no imitation at all in Kang Woo-jin's sign language.

Then there was only one answer.

'Did you cast an actor who you knew could do it from the beginning?'

They searched for people who were fluent in sign language in advance and hired them as actors. Director Danny nodded slowly. But as 'leeches' progress.

'······hmm?'

As Kang Woo-jin's acting continued, director Danny Landis' attitude changed. He released his grip on his jaw and his eyes widened. He raised his round glasses several times.

'what?'

In 'Leech', Kang Woo-jin's acting gradually began to overwhelm all 3,000 audience members. 'Leech' was not just a story of success for the main character. At first glance, it seemed like that in the beginning, but as time went on and the content became more intense, it went in a completely different direction.

The audience of 3,000 people, one of the largest in the world, including director Danny Landis, began to whisper.

'Suddenly bringing the main character into the house?'

Inside, of course.

'The husband is keeping his wife in check.'

'Are you trying to silence your mute wife through that main character?'

'They're trying to kill me.'

'Kill your wife? 'What's the matter?'

Everyone began to fall into 'leeches' as if they were getting wet.

'A success story? No…is this the first story I've seen in my life??'

It was a story I had never seen before, far beyond what I had originally expected. And of course, what solidly supported that was the actors' acting. Among them, the one that shines by far.

'That protagonist leads the movie itself, whether in terms of acting or atmosphere. The aura is a bit different.'

'Park Ha-seong'. In other words, it was Kang Woo-jin.

At this point, only in the eyes of Hollywood director Danny.

"Ripley Syndrome'? Are you seeing that now?'

Only Kang Woo-jin was visible. There was no time to worry about anything else. Because Woojin's acting captured his eyes and ears and wouldn't let go. In particular, in the life of 'Park Ha-seong', Kang Woo-jin's acting was jaw-dropping ever since he entered the fictional chaebol family. In particular, it was not visible in the direction of the work. None of the characters in the work came out of my mouth.

But it was clearly visible.

Director Danny Landis's words passed through the minds of the 3,000 people gathered at this theater. 'Ripley Syndrome'.

'That subtle processing of gaze, emotional expression, and structure of behavior. performance? 'Can you call that acting?'

The Korean actor's acting on that huge screen was kind yet violent. Although his eyes gradually became cloudy with desire, his movements and the emphasis of his lines were extremely calm.

It has to be that way.

'You believe that everything you see or feel in the present is actually your world.'

Because there wasn't even a speck of 'imitation' to be found. In 'Leech', Kang Woo-jin's appearance from the beginning was very slightly erased as he went beyond the middle of the movie and towards the end. It was so subtle that the audience could not even notice it unless they were alert.

It wasn't about sophistication or anything like that.

'That actor – is he really an actor?'

On screen, Kang Woo-jin presented an 'illusion' to director Danny and the 3,000 audience members. There was a lot of information about the famous star actors who came to the Cannes Film Festival, but Kang Woo-jin, who is now in his second year, was virtually unknown. That gave the power of misunderstanding. In the first place, who here could immediately believe upon hearing Woojin's unconventional story?

slowly.

'Seo, no way. Did director Ahn Ga-bok really hire someone with Ripley Syndrome to act??

Director Danny, a Hollywood megastar,'s brain began to become seriously tangled. Is that all he is? The 3,000 audiences from around the world who flocked to the first episode of 'Leech' were no different.

'Is it acting? Or really? I'm confused.'

'Why do I get goosebumps…? That actor is so different from the beginning to now. It's like a man who has gone cold-heartedly crazy.'

'Did they really hire someone with Ripley Syndrome??! Otherwise, how could such vivid acting be possible?'

'But… what if you really took someone with Ripley Syndrome and made him an actor? Director Anga Bok must also be crazy.'

At this point, everyone realized the real meaning behind the 'Leech' poster. Ah, this is not a story of one man's success, but rather an image of 'Ripley Syndrome'. Clearly, 'Leech' hit the back of many celebrities attending the Cannes Film Festival upon its first screening.

After the movie ended, no one even moved for over 5 minutes.

But this is just the beginning.

Many people related to Kang Woo-jin, including 10 official judges, are scheduled to attend the second screening in the afternoon. The afternoon screening was also full of 3,000 people.

In other words, there is still one more step left.

Same time.

It was 11 a.m. when the first screening of 'Leech', which started at 9 a.m., ended. At a time when 'Park Ha-seong' and 'Ripley Syndrome' were strongly embedded in many people's minds, Kang Woo-jin of 'Leech' was sprawled out on a bed in a 5-star hotel room. He was breathing lightly, as if he were dead, on a wide white bed.

"······"

Did you think he was dead? I wanted to, but I was taking a good nap. It was because I overworked myself from the opening ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival to yesterday, the 1st. I managed to create a solid exterior through the concept, but the tension that exploded in an unfamiliar environment made me feel tired. Fortunately, I was able to survive the next two days because I had space.

"Uhm-"

Kang Woo-jin slowly opens his eyes. But it didn't happen right away. All he did was yawn with his messy hair. He roughly sweeps both hands to pick up his cell phone. He had checked the time.

"Whoa, 11 o'clock? "I overslept for the first time in a while."

In fact, for Kang Woo-jin, the ten days during the Cannes Film Festival were similar to a vacation. Of course, there were several schedules during the festival, including the opening ceremony, but compared to the schedule in Korea, it was generally loose until the closing and awards ceremonies. This was especially true today, the day of the screening of 'Leech'.

"Let's see, the second screening of 'Leech' is at 7 o'clock. Can I get ready around 4 o'clock?"

Woojin's teams, including Seong-geon Choi, are also moving autonomously. To begin with, they were busy sightseeing. Anyway, Kang Woo-jin got up and picked up the bottle of water on the table. At the same time, Woojin raised the cell phone in his hand.

"What are the conditions?"

There was a lot to check. The situation on the Korean side, including the march of Kang Woo-jin, who turned the Cannes Film Festival upside down with the opening ceremony red carpet; the Japanese side, where two works were submitted to the 'competition section' of the Cannes Film Festival and the preview of 'Familiar Gisaeng' recently began; and the reaction to Miley Kara's teaser for her new album. Woojin's SNS, 'Kang Woojin alt' status, etc.

Of course, I also had to check accumulated contacts other than chat messages or messages or DMs.

At this time.

-Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu.

The cell phone placed on the bed let out a long vibration. It was a phone call. Woojin stopped and checked the caller. It was producer Song Man-woo. The 'Beneficial Evil' team should have returned to Korea now. Woojin tilted his head slightly and calmed his voice. Big. He put his usual low tone and put his cell phone to his ear.

"Yes, PD."

Beyond the cell phone, the area around PD Song Man-woo was a little bustling. It's probably the set of 'Beneficial Evil'. Even if Kang Woo-jin is missing, filming will have to continue.

"Woojin, I'm sorry you must be busy with the Cannes Film Festival. "You're crazy, aren't you?"

"no. it's okay."

"haha. I read news through articles. Have you seen the uproar in Korea right now with the news of Woojin's opening ceremony red carpet? "I heard it's like that in Japan too."

Producer Song Man-woo, who was delivering greetings, changed the topic.

"Ah, since I'm going to be busy, I'll get straight to the point. Speaking of 'beneficial evil', there is something that has been decided rather urgently. But it's not a small thing."

Woojin calmly listened to the explanation for a while and muttered to himself.

'Then what is it? Are you saying the launch is going to be crazy??

I answered lowly.

"It doesn't matter, I do."

A few minutes later, Woojin suddenly entered subspace. What he confirmed was, of course, a 'beneficial evil' among the white squares.

-[9/Script (Title: Beneficial Evil), EX level]

Kang Woo-jin smiled.

"Well, fortunately, there are no major changes."

About an hour later.

Around 1 p.m. A 5-star hotel about 10 minutes away from the 'Palais des Festivals', the main event of the Cannes Film Festival. Of course, it was a different place from where Kang Woo-jin was staying, and the large restaurant inside the hotel was crowded with customers, perhaps because it was lunch time. Of course, most of them attended the Cannes Film Festival.

among them.

"The director really asked you to have lunch with him?"

"That's right, I was surprised when I got the call."

Two familiar figures appeared at a four-person table near the entrance. It was giant Joseph Felton and caddy Megan Stone. The two were sitting side by side rather than facing each other, and it seemed like they were waiting for someone based on their conversation.

at that time.

-Sigh.

An old foreign man entering a restaurant. It was Hollywood director Danny Landis, who wore round glasses on his nose. As soon as he entered the restaurant with his head half bald, he immediately spotted Joseph and Megan.

"······"

He moved right away without saying a word. Joseph and Megan, realizing he was approaching, looked away. Coach Danny asked as soon as he sat down after shaking their hands. His expression was serious.

"I saw a 'leech' in the morning. Kang Woo-jin, does he suffer from Ripley Syndrome? Did director Gabok Ang invite you for the project?"

Joseph was a little surprised by the straight question. It was the same with Meghan. For your information, Joseph hasn't seen the 'leech' yet. He was scheduled to be seen in a few hours at 7 o'clock. However, he saw Kang Woo-jin in person at the filming site of 'Leech', and Joseph, who recalled the 'Ripley Syndrome' he showed, responded with a relaxed smile.

"It can't be. Kang Woo-jin is an actor, and everything the director saw was just his acting."

Director Danny paused for a moment and rubbed his cool forehead.

"······performance. Are you sure?"

"I can give it my all."

"Huh – that means he is a character realized through real acting. Oh my, he didn't look that old, but he had that much tension. amazing. "Are you a child actor?"

Joseph made eye contact with Megan for a moment and laughed.

"No, this is Kang Woo-jin's second year since debut."

At that moment, Hollywood mogul director Danny Landis, frowning, asked back.

"···It's been 2 years since debut?? "Are you trying to play with me now?"

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