I Was Mistaken as a Monstrous Genius Actor RAW novel - Chapter 472
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On April 1, Kang Woo-jin was inside the vast set. The set complex inside Hollywood’s ‘Universal Movies’ also boasted a formidable scale, like many of the ‘Big Five’ do.
Indeed, the term ‘super-large film company’ comes out naturally.
The set complex that the ‘John Persona’ team currently uses is a very realistic recreation of the city centers of various countries. Vietnam, Russia, Spain, etc. This is because various countries appear in the content of ‘John Persona’ itself. Of course, location filming is scheduled in each country, but that is only for the second half of the film, and the remaining scenes are scheduled to be filmed on a Hollywood set.
Anyway, Kang Woo-jin could be found in a set that recreates a major city center in Russia.
‘Wow, sir, the action scene was a bit intense just now.’
There must have been an intense action scene just filmed, so there were a lot of makeup staff around Woojin. Editing the chapter. At this time.
“Eat it and do it!!”
Donuts and coffee were sprinkled as snacks at the site, which was crowded with numerous foreign staff. The entire staff chewed the donuts with excitement, as if they were already hungry, and Kang Woo-jin wasn’t particularly hungry.
‘Why don’t you just drink coffee?’
He quietly drank his coffee with a serious poker face. It wasn’t a particularly intended concept. The strong attitude I maintained for so many years is just manifesting itself in my subconscious. Therefore, the foreign staff who enjoyed donuts and coffee and who saw Kang Woo-jin for the first time through this work were busy whispering about him.
“Isn’t it amazing? Woojin, you’ve done that intense action over and over again, and I’ve never seen you out of breath.”
“That’s right, it’s still early days of filming, but there are a lot of action scenes and the intensity is high, so you look very comfortable, right?”
“I heard from the stunt coordinator team that Woojin Kang used to be in the special forces.”
“Oh, Ethan Smith said that, right? I heard that too.”
“Somehow, the CQC of ‘Beneficial Evil’ is also very liberal.”
“Looking at the fact that both ‘Beneficial Evil’ and our ‘John Persona’ appear to be quite indifferent in their actions, it seems that the special forces had quite a hard time.”
As the calm illusion was spreading, director Danny Landis and Joseph Felton approached Kang Woo-jin, who was drinking coffee. Caddy Megan Stone and big-nosed Ethan Smith were also there. Director Danny, holding a donut in one hand, smiled and started the conversation.
“The official ‘Academy Award’ nominations will be announced in two days. What time did you say it was?”
The answer came from the giant himself, Joseph Felton.
“At 8 p.m., it will be broadcast live on channels other than the Academy Awards’ official SNS and Youtube. It’s been like this every year.”
“Hmm. Who is in charge of announcing the candidates?”
“There’s no word yet, but it looks like some of last year’s winners will come forward and host the event.”
Director Danny, who was nodding slowly, focused his gaze on Kang Woo-jin, who was silently passing the coffee.
“Where do you plan to watch the candidate announcement live?”
Woojin, who had an indifferent expression, lowered his voice.
“I guess I’ll watch it at home.”
“After filming is over?”
“Yes, director.”
For reference, Woojin only filmed in the morning on the day the official Academy Award nominations were announced two days later. Since it was a meaningful day, ‘John Persona’ was considerate. Director Danny then raised his round glasses and laughed.
“How are you feeling? Are you nervous? The results will come out in two days.”
Of course, can you say that? Woojin answered at once on the inside, but had to remain resolute on the outside.
“Not really. “I did what I had to do, and I should acknowledge the results.”
It was a comment mixed with build-up. This is to prepare in case you fail at the ‘Academy Awards’. You have to have an excuse later, right? After all, these are people we will continue to see for months. However, Joseph, a giant, looked at Kang Woo-jin’s calm face and made a judgment full of errors.
“…………You say you are confident in being called a candidate. It doesn’t seem like you have any thoughts of failing?”
No, what part? Kang Woo-jin felt a little frustrated. However, I was already used to this kind of illusion, so I dealt with it quickly.
“Of course, it would be nice to be called a candidate.”
Here, big-nosed Ethan Smith, who worked with Part 1 of ‘Beneficial Evil’, joined in. Tension is high.
“Hahaha! 4 years after his debut, he is a strong candidate for the ‘Oscar’ Best Actor Award! It’s hard to believe that such an absurd thing is happening right in front of my eyes.”
Megan Stone, with short brown hair, took over the baton.
“At Cannes and the Emmy Awards, it was a speed unprecedented in Hollywood, but if we advance to the Academy Awards, it will be difficult to break this record even after decades.”
Their conversation has already been a topic of conversation for quite a few Hollywood figures. Kang Woo-jin is being mentioned as a strong candidate for the ‘Academy Award’ Best Actor Award, and if he is officially nominated, he will have come straight from Cannes to the ‘Emmy Award’ and the ‘Academy Award’. Soon, big Hollywood director Danny Landis placed his hand on Woojin’s shoulder.
The smile is deep.
“Woojin is probably the world’s most interested person right now.”
Meanwhile.
People gathered together in a spacious conference room. The atmosphere was very serious. It was worth it. This is because they had to prepare very carefully for the awards ceremony while the world was watching. These were the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), which was about to announce the official nominations just two days later.
At first glance, a tablet was placed in front of dozens of people.
The tablet contained the results and information of approximately 10,000 members distributed around the world. In other words, an evaluation of the works and actors who shone in Hollywood this year. Although the official announcement was two days later, the confirmed works and names of the official candidates were already being printed in their hands.
Then, exclamations came from the mouths of several people who were looking at the tablet. It’s like he can’t believe it.
“Hehe, I never thought there would be results like this.”
“Are you sure about this?”
“Amazing.”
Among them, an old woman who looked to be in her 60s was displayed on the screen, and I smiled as if it was interesting for some reason as I looked at the five confirmed candidates for the ‘Best Actor Award’.
“This ‘Academy Awards’ will go down in history in many ways.”
backwards.
With only two days left until the official nomination announcement for the ‘Academy Awards’, a dream stage for filmmakers around the world, the atmosphere was amplified by pouring out similar articles in each country, including Hollywood.
『LA TIME/Two days before the official announcement of the Academy Award nominations, this Oscar is hotter than any other year!』
On the 1st and on the 2nd.
『Experts predicting BBX/Oscar nominated works and actors “If ‘Clierot’ and Kang Woo-jin are present, it is proof that the Academy Awards are changing”』
By this time, the excitement in Korea was quite overheated. That’s right too.
『[Star Talk] Can the miracle of the ‘Emmy Awards’ continue to the ‘Academy Awards’? The whole nation is cheering
『”Academy Award nomination announcement live, absolutely watch!” ‘Oscar’ captivates the Korean people thanks to Kang Woo-jin
Because there was a possibility that Kang Woo-jin could be nominated for the ‘Academy Award’ for the first time in Korea, or rather in Asia. In fact, normally, I would have passed by without noticing the ‘Academy Award’ candidate announcement broadcast, but this time, because none other than Kang Woo-jin was in the hot spot, the interest of the domestic media and the public soared like crazy.
Of course, the Japanese side, which Woojin had already invaded, was similar, and the Asian side’s reaction was particularly enthusiastic.
Just like that, the remaining two days melted away.
On the bright morning of the 3rd, Kang Woo-jin in LA tried to cool his pounding heart.
“action!”
We started filming ‘John Persona’ early in the morning. All filming ended around 2pm. As Woojin left the scene, numerous staff members, including director Danny Landis and Joseph Felton, poured their support. On the outside, Kang Woo-jin is treated calmly, but his tension gradually rises several times.
‘Wow, I’m honestly several times more nervous than the ‘Emmy Awards’!’
Clearly, the ‘Emmy Awards’ were large enough to be called the ‘Academy Awards’ of the broadcasting industry. However, in terms of awareness and influence, the ‘Academy Awards’ is the best, and even before becoming an actor, Kang Woo-jin knew about the ‘Academy Awards’, so it was natural for tension to explode.
“What’s with the ‘Academy Awards’? It makes me feel like I’m new to the dungeon, right??”
Just entering that newbie’s room was a huge hit for the current Woojin. Later, around 4 p.m., many people gathered at Kang Woo-jin’s house in LA. The owner, Kang Woo-jin, wearing a comfortable gray hoodie, as well as BW Entertainment’s overseas branch employees, including Choi Seong-geon and team members. In addition, there was a blonde woman next to Woojin.
Who could it be? That’s Miley Kara.
There was no way she would miss the moment when her boyfriend could achieve the ‘Academy Award’ miracle, and Kara had been busy preparing her schedule from the previous week for today. Currently, more than 20 people have gathered at Woojin’s house. The cynical Kang Woo-jin muttered to himself as he looked at the current scene.
‘I’m more nervous now that everyone’s gathered together, right? Okay, let’s calm down.’
The living room of his house became a party venue, but Woojin was busy controlling his mind. Soon, people gathered in front of the large TV to see if the TV connection was complete. The table is full of snacks and canned beer. I didn’t notice the time passing as everyone was waiting and talking, but the current time was 7 PM.
In other words, there is only one hour left until the official nominations for the Academy Awards are announced.
Of course, that one hour quickly melted away, and before I knew it, the large TV connected to the network showed a large stage that was empty except for two chairs. It was a performance hall called the ‘Dolby Theater’ where the ‘Academy Awards’ were held every year. The large trophy statue erected behind the chair catches the eye. The very famous ‘Academy Award’ trophy. The monitor next to it was also huge.
-Sigh.
A fairly old man and a woman with a lively look appeared at an angle where no one was there. He was a famous Hollywood director and actor who was the winner of last year’s Academy Award. When the two appeared with cue cards, everyone gathered at Woojin’s house was excited.
“Uh oh! Let’s begin!!”
“Wow, it’s the ‘Academy Awards’! Doesn’t it feel different from the announcement??!”
“Really??! How can I say it, it feels very premium!!”
“Woojin oppa’s name should be on that cue card!!”
Here, most eyes, including Choi Seong-gun and Kara, landed on Kang Woo-jin standing in front of the TV. His face was as grave as usual. Everyone’s nervous, but you’re the only one who doesn’t feel anything?
‘Absolutely strong heart! ‘How can you be so calm about everything??’
It wasn’t. Kang Woo-jin’s heart was currently beating as if it would burst. To the point where I feel a little nauseous.
‘Crazy, wait a minute! Huh – my hands are sweaty???’
In any case, the sound of words was heard in the video that many people around the world were watching.
-[“Hello, we are happy to deliver the news everyone has been waiting for.”]
-[“Me too. I received an award here last year, and it feels like the honor is continuing.”
The director’s actress, who was in charge of the presentation, began the proceedings.
-[We are announcing the candidates for ‘Best Costume Award’, a total of 5 people were selected.”]
The announcement began with the confirmed candidates for the ‘Academy Awards’ ‘Best Costume Design’, and Kang Woo-jin swallowed his saliva without being noticed. Of course, there were many people other than him who were shaking at this time. For example, executives gathered in the large conference room of ‘Columbia Studios’, No La Foster, director Ang Bok, etc. All of them were looking at the front screen and wishing.
Please be called, please be called ‘clown’.
It was then. The actress who was in charge of making the on-screen announcement mentioned the last candidate for ‘Best Costume Design’.
-[“The final ‘Best Costume Award’ nominee, Laura Colley for ‘Cierrot: Birth of a Villain’.”]
The real ‘Cierrot: Birth of a Villain’ was sung. It was even from the first batter, ‘Sangsangsang’. At that moment, the woman with tied hair in the conference room suddenly stood up.
“It’s me!! I was called!!”
Applause and cheers poured out. Even if it is the ‘Best Costume Design Award’, the priority is for the work to be called at the ‘Academy Awards’. For ‘Columbia Studio’, it was an hour saved. At this point, director Ahn Ga-bok, who was applauding, thought.
‘Since it’s a costume award, it’s inevitable that the ‘Joker’ costumes will work, then… .… … … … There may still be more to it.’
‘Clierot’ is just beginning.
Then, ‘Clierot: Birth of a Villain’ was released for the first time.
Next, ‘The Beast and the Beauty’ was also happy that ‘Cierrot: Birth of a Villain’ was called for the first time. The same goes for ‘John Persona’, which has temporarily stopped filming, and the movie ‘Guest’ team. The prayers of many of Hollywood’s biggest names and hundreds of staff members pierced the sky.
Those prayers were also full in Korea.
Due to the time difference, Korea was literally filled with prayers after noon the next day. Buses, subways, taxis, cafes, restaurants, convenience stores, etc. An incredible number of people were watching the live announcement of the ‘Academy Award’ candidates on their cell phones or laptops.
There were many people like Kang Woo-cheol, Seo Hyun-mi, and Kang Hyun-ah who were anxious in front of the TV.
“Please, please!! Please!!!!”
“Ah! Dad! It’s a surprise!!”
“…God, Buddha, teacher, boss, alien. Whoever it is, please help Woojin be called.”
“Uh, Mom. Some people are not gods? Anyway! ah! “I’m so nervous!”
Top domestic stars including Hong Hye-yeon, Ryu Jung-min, Jin Jae-jun, and Hwarin are no different. Everyone watches the presentation live from their respective seats on their cell phones. While the wishes were hot, the director in charge of the live presentation recited the next turn.
-[“Next is the ‘Best Actress’ award. A truly amazing actor was chosen.”]
He started calling out the names of Hollywood actresses whose names everyone would recognize. Around this time, Kang Woo-jin of LA is very focused on TV. Miley Karana, of course.
Dozens of people, including Seong-geon Choi, all fell silent. I just put my hands together, swallowed my dry saliva, and looked at the TV.
It was then.
-[“This time it’s ‘Best Actor’, wow! There are some great actors in this category too, aren’t they?”]
An actress on TV announced the official nomination for ‘Best Actor’, one of the main events of this year’s ‘Academy Awards’.
-[“There are 5 people in total! Congratulations to everyone in advance, and we’ll announce them right away. David Ross, Ryan Chapin, Thomas Boseman, and James Reznor.”]
Suddenly, an actress who spoke all English names suddenly spoke up.
-Sigh.
He smiled and looked forward from the cue card and called out the last candidate for ‘Best Actor’.
-[“And Kang Woo-jin.”]
At that moment, Kang Woo-jin muttered without realizing it. It was a very small voice.
“…Crazy, this is happening.”