His words drew cheers and support from the fans and made the host laugh heartily.
"Well, Roy, we already know that you two are very happy," he turned to Laila. "Laila, how do you feel? Seeing so many fans who came just for you."
Laila looked around and answered with the most sincere voice, "All I can do is make a good movie. My emotions are all in the film, and you will see it!"
"Laila, we will always support you!" The fans replied with a series of enthusiastic shouts. They knew she was not someone who spoke sweetly but believed she would make the best film to repay their support!
The host also knew that among the two of them, Roy was the one who could spark more fireworks in the conversation. So, he shifted the topic back to him, "I heard that in this movie, you played a cameo role with impressive skills, and you did all the stunts yourself?"
"Absolutely," Roy nodded confidently. "It was a unique experience, and I feel like I'm falling in love with martial arts more and more. When those incredible moves that seemed impossible became achievable after hard training, the sense of accomplishment was unparalleled."
The host slyly blinked at him, "Including capturing our esteemed director?"
Laila had openly admitted on a talk show that she was attracted by Roy's stunts in the movie, and now it had become a consensus among all the fans, prompting this question.
Roy laughed heartily, "Of course, that was the most satisfying thing I've ever done."
"I can't wait to see how he performs in it. What could have made our great director fall for him?" The host led them into the theater amid the screams of the fans, saying, "Wow, look who's here!"
Inside the theater, Laila and Roy saw that Theron was already seated.
"Nervous?" Laila asked as she pulled Roy to sit beside her.
Theron nodded silently, beads of sweat glistening on her forehead. It was evident how nervous she was at this moment. She not only starred in her first movie but also in an action film, a significant step in shedding her vase label. Success would bring great things, but failure might label her as a box office poison, struggling in Hollywood as just another pretty face.
So, she couldn't afford to fail, and she was determined not to!
Laila smiled lightly and turned her gaze to the big screen. "You don't need to be nervous. I won't fail."
A simple statement, but it exuded unwavering confidence. It was not only evident in her confidence but also seemed to radiate to the people around her.
After Laila uttered those words, the world seemed to momentarily fall into silence. After all, she was Laila Moran, Hollywood's greatest director. She was only twenty years old but had already made most directors' dreams come true.
"Yes, you won't fail!" I won't fail either! Theron clenched her fists secretly, took a deep breath, and quietly waited for the movie to begin.
Roy gazed at the side profile of Laila, looking at her bright eyes gleaming under the lights and the faint, serene smile on her lips. How could one not be captivated by such a confident Laila? He discreetly held the hand she had placed on the armrest, and when she glanced at him, he was relieved that she didn't refuse. It made him feel as content as if he had just taken a breath of fresh air on a scorching summer day.
She probably thought he was doing it for the sake of a rumor, right? He was truly useless to be affected by such a trivial matter.
If someone could see Roy's expression at this moment, they would find it quite strange, unable to understand how he could furrow his brows while smiling like a sly fox.
Once all the crew members, actors, guests attending the premiere, fans, and various media outlets with invitations were inside, the theater's lights dimmed.
The movie finally began!
This was Dragon Soul Productions' first work, and from now on, the company will focus on producing high-quality films. The horror films and small productions would continue to be produced and distributed by Phoenix Pictures.
The purpose of Laila was for people to associate Dragon Soul's logo with classic and excellent movies, rather than with horror films or low-budget productions that featured the Phoenix Pictures logo.
The opening scene belonged to Dragon Soul Productions. An Eastern dragon, distinct from the Western dragons with big bellies, descended from the vast starry sky, passed through the universe, pierced the clouds, and landed on the earth, transforming into the Dragon Soul Productions logo.
The opening animation was done beautifully and with great momentum. Originally, Laila wanted to create it in a traditional Chinese ink painting style, but considering her current identity and the need to avoid any unnecessary controversies, she had to abandon that attractive idea and go with the current style.
The Eastern dragon's descent from the cosmos symbolized Laila's breakthrough of the mystical barriers of time and space, becoming a new and powerful version of herself. She believed that from this moment forward, with the accumulated strength, she would bring more and even more classic films to the world.
The movie began with heavy breathing sounds. The black screen displayed a line of white text, "Revenge is a dish best-served cold."
Then, Theron appeared on the big screen, battered and bruised, tears mixed with fresh blood on her face. Her hair was matted together from sweat and blood, far from the usual dazzling beauty.
Rhythmic footsteps approached, and with a man's voice, a handkerchief embroidered with "BILL" was used to wipe Theron's disheveled face.
Then, a gunshot rang out with the gasps of the audience, and the movie entered the main storyline.
The audience knew beforehand that this was an action movie, with a female lead no less. They expected romance to be a primary theme, interspersed with some flashy action scenes. However, no one had expected that a full-scale battle would begin so quickly.
Six minutes! Including the time for the opening credits, the first action scene unfolds when the female lead knocks on the door of a seemingly peaceful house.
Soft and gentle combat? Sorry, none of that!
Women tussling? Also not present!
In this movie, the two women engaged in a swift and intense battle that immediately showcased the film's excellence, promising it to be a classic.