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Ch - 38 Xu Can Is Going to Play the Joker?
🕑 Added 2025-03-06 21:04:36 +0000 UTC"Holy crap! Look at this—watch this! Xu Can’s new movie is about to be released."
"Huh? Spider-Man 2? So soon?"
"No, it's an action movie. Looks super cool—I really want to watch it."
"Where is it?"
"On Xu Can’s page."
The trailer for John Wick immediately sparked curiosity among Xu Can’s fans.
…..
"Have you heard? Xu Can is making an action movie."
"Yeah, I saw the trailer—it looks pretty good."
……
"Xu Can's new movie is about to be released! Take me to see it, babe."
"Who’s Xu Can?"
"... We need to talk."
……….
With the rise of Facebook users, the era of social networking has officially begun.
Many celebrities have joined the platform, posting updates on their homepages and interacting with fans to boost their popularity. Avril Lavigne, Justin Bieber, Jessica Alba, Megan Fox, Emma Watson—these were all high-traffic celebrities at the time.
While Xu Can wasn’t at the very top, he was still considered part of the first echelon. With ten million followers and hundreds of thousands engaging with his posts daily, he had a solid fan base.
Xu Can regularly shared daily snapshots and funny memes, his sharp wit and humor making him feel more relatable to his audience.
Then, one day—without warning or prior announcement—Xu Can suddenly uploaded a new trailer late at night.
At first, fans were confused. The title wasn’t Spider-Man 2.
‘What the hell is John Wick? John Wick?’
‘Is Xu Can helping promote someone else’s movie?’
Until then, media coverage of Xu Can’s new film had been minimal, and most people had no idea he was working on a project.
Curious, fans immediately clicked to watch.
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[Produced by Galaxy Pictures]
“Daisy, what’s going on?”
Xu Can woke up in bed, unshaven and looking worn out.
Fans almost didn’t recognize him. Some even thought it was another actor.
It took a moment before they realized something was off. They rewound the trailer to take a closer look.
It was really Xu Can.
Completely different from the youthful Peter Parker in Spider-Man, Xu Can’s rugged, disheveled look was a shock to his audience.
“I buried almost everything… and Daisy was the only thing that stayed with me.”
“The family my wife left behind for me before she died.”
[Director: David Leitch]
[Screenwriter & Lead Actor: Xu Can]
"This isn’t about what you did… It’s about who you provoked."
[This May.]
"I’m not afraid of John Wick."
"Oh? Then let me tell you—he once killed three men... with a pencil."
[Spider-Man’s Xu Can Returns in a New Film.]
"Gather your men. Stop him."
"How many men?"
"How many do you have?"
[Everyone.]
(Brutal hand-to-hand combat scenes flash across the screen.)
[Everyone will know.]
(Clean, precise shootouts intensify the action.)
[His name.]
"That’s right. I’m coming."
[John Wick.]
[Premiering May 4.]
[Sweeping Theaters Nationwide in 2D & IMAX.]
The teaser was only 30 seconds long, yet the intense gunfights and raw action left a lasting impression.
But more than anything—the name John Wick caught their attention.
‘Who was he? Why were people so terrified of him?’
‘Was this a revenge story?’
The trailer revealed little, leaving fans intrigued. Yet, Xu Can’s brooding, intense expression and his lethal combat skills gave the film a distinct allure.
After watching, fans wasted no time sharing the teaser with friends.
Thanks to social media, John Wick’s first trailer went viral immediately.
Excited comments flooded in:
"New movie so soon? Can’t wait!"
"Why isn’t he making Spider-Man 2? Where’s the sequel?"
"I love this kind of grounded action. Definitely watching."
"I can’t believe this is Xu Can! Where’s my friendly neighborhood Spidey?"
"He looks incredible. This is so badass."
"Written by Xu Can again? I’m in!"
"The budget seems low. Hope it’s not a flop."
"Watch closely before judging."
While a few skeptics doubted its success, most fans were eager for the film’s release.
The numbers reflected this enthusiasm.
"Currently, the trailer has surpassed 100,000 views, with over 10,000 likes, thousands of comments, and more than 5,000 shares... It’s expected to hit a million views within a day. If it trends, engagement will skyrocket."
"Online promotion has reached its target. Next, we roll out TV and theater ads as planned."
"Mr. Xu, should we engage film critics and media outlets? Generating early hype could create momentum—"
"No need," Xu Can interrupted decisively.
"I want genuine market reactions. I won’t pay people to fabricate hype."
"The film’s quality speaks for itself. Let’s keep media coverage honest."
"Audiences are naturally skeptical. Overhyping could backfire, raising expectations too high. I trust word-of-mouth over inflated early box office numbers."
Xu Can rejected the idea of buying reviews.
Artificial praise might boost initial ticket sales, but he had faith in the film’s merit. Once audiences saw it, they would spread the word.
Besides, John Wick was an R-rated film—not intended for the masses. Teenagers under 17 wouldn’t even be allowed to see it.
Unlike Spider-Man, it wouldn’t have an explosive opening weekend. But Xu Can believed in its long-term box office success.
Of course, this John Wick wasn’t identical to the one from his previous world.
Whether it resonated with audiences remained to be seen.
Following the trailer’s release, John Wick became a trending topic.
Media outlets picked up the buzz, and Xu Can’s rising popularity caught Hollywood’s attention.
"Xu Can’s new film, set for a late-spring release, is an R-rated action thriller—a stark contrast to his Spider-Man role."
"With over 10 million online views, John Wick has sparked debate. Some critics doubt Xu Can can handle such a gritty, complex character."
"Xu Can writes, stars, and even directs some scenes. Investing all his Spider-Man earnings into an original film—risky move?"
"Should a rising actor solidify his career with sequels instead of venturing into untested genres?"
"Xu Can refuses to be typecast as Spider-Man. This ambition could open endless opportunities."
Then, breaking news stunned everyone.
"Warner Bros. officially announced a reboot of Batman following Superman Returns’ failure."
"Christopher Nolan, director of The Prestige and Memento, will helm the project."
"Christian Bale confirmed as Batman."
"And the actor playing Batman’s greatest nemesis, the Joker… is none other than Xu Can."
Fans and media were dumbfounded.
‘Wait… Spider-Man is playing the Joker?!’
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