Following the immense success of "The Glorious Era," Ling Yichen and Jun Moran's names not only resonated throughout the domestic entertainment industry but also attracted widespread attention from the international film and television world. Their outstanding acting skills, unique charm, and relentless pursuit of excellence in their acting careers drew the attention of numerous foreign film and television companies and production teams. International collaborations blossomed, quietly opening the door to their dreams of going global.

A renowned Hollywood film production company was the first to extend an offer to them. This company holds a pivotal position in the global film industry, having produced numerous globally popular blockbusters. They possess a top-notch production team, advanced filming technology, and extensive international distribution channels. They planned to produce an epic film blending Eastern cultural elements with Western fantasy style, titled "Legend of the Dragon Shadow," and believed that Ling Yichen and Jun Mozhan were the best choices to play two important roles in the film.

When Ling Yichen and Jun Mozhan received the collaboration proposal, they were both excited and nervous. Excited because it was a golden opportunity for them to step onto the international stage, to collaborate with a world-class film and television team, and to showcase Eastern culture to a global audience; nervous because they knew that international collaboration would present far greater challenges than ever before, requiring them to demonstrate their abilities across different cultural backgrounds, filming styles, and language environments. However, they were not deterred by the difficulties, but resolutely decided to embrace the challenge and embark on their international journey.

To better adapt to the requirements of international cooperation, Ling Yichen and Jun Moran began a series of preparatory work. First was language learning; they hired a professional English tutor for intensive English speaking and listening training. Every morning, they would get up early to memorize English words, practice pronunciation, watch numerous English movies and TV series, and imitate the actors' voices and intonations to improve their English proficiency. In daily communication, they also tried to use English as much as possible, practicing conversations with each other to overcome language barriers.

At the same time, they also delved into Western culture and film art. By reading classic Western literature, learning about Western history and culture, and analyzing the narrative style and filming techniques of Hollywood movies, they attempted to gain a deeper understanding of the aesthetic needs and cultural preferences of Western audiences. This was so that they could better communicate and collaborate with the international team during the filming of "Legend of the Dragon," skillfully integrating Eastern cultural elements into a Western fantasy story to create a work with global appeal.

In their initial communications with the Hollywood production company, Ling Yichen and Jun Moran demonstrated exceptional professionalism and a strong commitment to cooperation. They held multiple video conferences with the director, screenwriter, and producer—the core team members—offering their insights and suggestions on the script, character development, and filming schedule for *Legend of Dragon Shadow*. Their profound understanding of the characters and precise grasp of Eastern culture impressed the international team, further solidifying their confidence in collaborating with them.

In terms of character development, Ling Yichen will play Li Feng, a warrior from a mysterious Eastern kingdom, burdened with the mission of saving the world, possessing superb martial arts skills and unwavering will. Jun Mo Ran will play Lin Yu, a wise Eastern magician, proficient in various mystical spells, and a capable partner for Li Feng on his adventures. To better interpret these two characters, Ling Yichen and Jun Mo Ran combined the spirit of martial arts and magical legends from Eastern culture to design unique personality traits and behaviors for their characters. They collaborated closely with costume designers and stylists, blending traditional Eastern clothing elements with Western fantasy styles to create character designs that are both Eastern in style and appealing to Western audiences.

As preparations for the film progressed, Ling Yichen and Jun Moran traveled to Hollywood to attend the film's opening ceremony. At the ceremony, they appeared alongside international stars, attracting the attention of numerous media outlets worldwide. Their confident and poised demeanor, coupled with their unique Eastern charm, left a deep impression on everyone present. Hollywood media extensively reported on their involvement, calling them "acting gems from the East" and expressing high expectations for their performances in the film.

During filming, Ling Yichen and Jun Moran faced numerous challenges, but they overcame them one by one with their solid acting skills and unwavering perseverance. Due to the differences between Eastern and Western acting styles, they needed to constantly adjust their performances, maintaining the delicate emotions of Eastern acting while incorporating the directness and extroversion of Western acting. In one intense action scene, Ling Yichen had to personally perform many difficult martial arts moves. He not only had to showcase the beauty and power of Eastern martial arts but also meet the fast-paced and thrilling requirements of Western films. He rehearsed repeatedly before filming, working closely with the action choreography team, and ultimately successfully completed the filming task. His brilliant performance earned rounds of applause from the crew on set.

Jun Mo Ran also encountered considerable challenges when filming the magic special effects scenes. He needed to perform various magical actions in front of a green screen while simultaneously imagining the presentation of the magical effects, which placed high demands on his imagination and the precision of his performance. To better complete the filming, Jun Mo Ran carefully observed the preview animations created by the special effects team during breaks, communicated deeply with the special effects artists, and understood the principles and presentation methods of magic special effects. Through continuous attempts and adjustments, he successfully brought the magician character Lin Yu to life, making the audience feel as if they were in a magical fantasy world.

In their collaboration with international teams, Ling Yichen and Jun Moran actively learned about Western film production concepts and techniques. They deeply admired Hollywood's advanced filming equipment, superb special effects technology, and rigorous filming processes, and strived to incorporate these advanced experiences into their own performances. They established excellent working relationships with Western actors, exchanging acting insights and sharing their performance experiences from different cultural backgrounds outside of filming. This cross-cultural exchange and collaboration not only enriched their acting but also enhanced the friendship between actors from the East and West.

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