Chapter 1699 - 830: Responding to Every Move

Chapter 1699: Chapter 830: Responding to Every Move

The editor was somewhat surprised by Hugh Redman’s response.

Actually, Hugh Redman’s answer already conveyed a lot.

He himself thoroughly appreciates Zhou Yun, which is why he mentioned her name in response to this question.

"Aren’t you worried the audience will get tired of your pairing?"

"Trust me, with her acting skills, she definitely won’t let people tire of watching our performance. We’ll present entirely different performances in different films," Hugh Redman said.

"It sounds like you’re quite eager to collaborate with her again."

"Haha, you could say that."

...

Variety put the interview with Zhou Yun at the very end.

Zhou Yun had already finished her scenes and was waiting for them in the lounge.

Zhou Yun didn’t know what others said during their interviews with Variety, but she clearly felt their eyes on her with a curiosity and scrutiny that weren’t there during their morning meeting.

Both sides felt a bit awkward upon meeting.

After all, some unpleasant things had happened before.

However, when the other party warmly greeted her, Zhou Yun didn’t deliberately keep a cold face.

She shook hands earnestly and invited them to sit.

"Zhou Yun, this is your first Hollywood film, right?"

"Yes, it’s the first one."

"Your first time shooting in Hollywood, and you’re playing the lead in such a major production, how do you feel?"

"Very happy, to collaborate with so many outstanding creators on a film," Zhou Yun answered gracefully, "I know this movie is adapted from a very popular novel, so there was some pressure when I accepted the role, but I was quickly captivated by the story."

"Do you think the character you’ve portrayed will be accepted by the fans of the book?"

Zhou Yun pondered for a moment and said, "That’s not for me to decide, we’ll have to wait until the film is released and let the audience decide."

"Do you have confidence in yourself?"

"If I didn’t have confidence, I wouldn’t have taken the role." Zhou Yun smiled faintly, "I’ve always been quite confident in my acting."

"Last year, you were nominated for a Golden Ball Award, making you a standout actress among young performers. However, do you feel regret about not getting an Oscar nomination?"

"Regret? No." Zhou Yun shook her head, "I never imagined at first that Behind the Scenes, a Chinese-language film, would be liked and praised by so many foreign audiences in the United States. Getting a Golden Ball nomination was already a pleasant surprise. As for the Oscar performance awards, isn’t it rare for Asian actors to be nominated?"

"Are you implying that the Oscars are unfair to Asian actors?"

"That’s not about fairness, is it? The Oscars are something every actor aspires to. If it were unfair, why would they all aspire to it? But indeed, Asian films are seldom accepted by American audiences. Whether it’s our skin color, appearance, or cultural background, there are differences. I clearly understand that these differences create gaps between us. That’s why the fact that Behind the Scenes was loved by so many audiences in the United States surprised and delighted me. Being liked by so many fellow cinema people makes me even more delighted."

Zhou Yun skillfully addressed this somewhat sensitive question, maintaining a smile throughout.

"Actually, we must face this fact, that film is always national before it becomes global. I naturally understand that most Oscar nominees are Hollywood cinema people, and that’s because Oscars are not set in Asia. I believe if the Oscars were in Asia, Asian films would dominate. We don’t need to demand equitable treatment in a developmental stage for an award. For Asian actors like me, being included in the Oscars’ scope is a goal we strive for, but it isn’t the goal of our careers, as we’re not Hollywood actors."

Zhou Yun’s answer was so logically sound that the editors couldn’t pick a hole to continue questioning.

"You’re a very rational person."

"Yes." Zhou Yun nodded.

"Most actors are quite emotional."

"That’s true."