Chapter 587
After listening to Wang Shu's story, Zhou Xun almost understood the general outline and also knew the reason why Wang Shu did not invite her to participate in the show.
Putting himself in his shoes, he began to understand Wang Shu.
Now the only thing left in my heart is the regret of not being able to participate in this drama, and there is no feeling of blaming Wang Shu.
Even, there is self-blame.
They are all adults, and she has experienced a lot, and she is well aware of the situation in which people cannot help themselves in the world.
Not to mention, leaving aside Hong Kong Island and Treasure Island, there are a lot of male actors in the mainland.
Wang Shu would choose Chen Kun to play the male lead. Why didn't he care about her?
Although she could not be cast in the film, the role of the male lead was given to her friend.
Zhou Xun originally grabbed Wang Shu's hand on her ordinary place with one hand, preventing Wang Shu from making too many movements.
At this moment, his strength relaxed, and he just put his hand on Wang Shu's hand without holding it hard.
Wang Shu noticed this instantly, and immediately interacted with Ping Ping Wuqi a little with his hands through his clothes.
Zhou Xun did not resist or stop him.
As for the story Wang Shu told, it was not completely nonsense.
At least it’s true that “The Night the Comet Came” will be solely produced by Yishu.
It is also true that Han Sanping was involved in "The Night the Comet Came" and so on.
It's just that he explained it in another way.
Zhou Xun lay in Wang Shu's arms and looked up, saying, "So, this time it will be solely produced by your Yishu company?"
"Yeah." Wang Shu responded, smiling while interacting with Zhou Xun's ordinary, "If it weren't for the sole proprietorship, Chen Kun wouldn't be the leading actor."
There is nothing wrong with what he said.
Because he is an Oscar-winning director, most of the actors from both sides of the Taiwan Strait and the mainland are vying to star in his films.
If he were to cooperate with China Film Group and produce a blockbuster with a strong lineup, Chen Kun would be hard-pressed to get even a small supporting role, let alone the leading actor.
Zhou Xun knew this, and not only did he not question these words, he was also a little moved in his heart.
Again, when Wang Shu chose Chen Kun to play the leading role, it showed that he cared about her.
If you don't care, even if it is a low-budget production, Chen Kun will not be the leading actor.
While I was moved, I also felt guilty.
In her opinion, Wang Shu's cooperation with China Film could have turned "The Night the Comet Came" into a blockbuster with a strong cast.
A strong lineup and more gimmicks will be more helpful to the box office after release.
Just because she was considered, it became a low-cost production.
Although Sun Li, Chen Kun and others are also well-known actors, but together they are not as big as Zhang Ziyi.
Zhou Xun couldn't help but blame himself a little: "If something similar happens again in the future, it's better not to argue with Director Han."
"It will be more helpful to the box office if the movie's lineup is enlarged."
"A small-cost production, although sometimes it can achieve good box office results."
“But with a strong lineup, we will be better after all.”
At this point, he hesitated to speak, his lips moved for a moment, but in the end he did not continue.
What she wants to say is that neither she nor Chen Kun has much box office appeal.
In 2008, "Painted Skin" was released. She and Zhao Yanzi were ridiculed by many media as two of the mainland's leading four-dan couples, but they did not have the same box office appeal as their fame.
All kinds of ridicule made Zhou Xun, Zhao Yanzi, and Chen Kun worthless except for Zhen Zhunzhu.
And this also made her start to think that her box office appeal might be really average.
I also think that Zhao Yanzi, Chen Kun and others are like this.
Because of such an experience, she reflected on herself and blamed herself, and said that if she could build a big lineup, she would do it.
Originally, she wanted to use the example of her, Zhao Yanzi, and Chen Kun being criticized for not having box office appeal after the movie "Painted Skin" was released, but she felt that speaking out would not only belittle herself and Chen Kun, but also expose their mediocre box office appeal. The incident affected Wang Shu's judgment on casting her in the movie, so he hesitated for a while and did not speak.
"That's the truth, but I am an Oscar director." Wang Shu answered.
But before he finished speaking, Zhou Xun interrupted: "I know you are an Oscar director, but have you ever thought about it?"
"Director Zhang is very famous in China, right? When he makes a movie, he needs a strong cast to achieve good box office results!"
"In other words, it's not a matter of whether you think about it or not, but the audience loves to watch movies with strong casts."
In fact, Wang Shu knew this better than Zhou Xun. He said so much just to complete the story he just told.
Furthermore, his movies are different from those made by Zhang Yimou and others.
It is undeniable that audiences in this era are still relying on a strong cast.
However, Hollywood movies can achieve good box office results, which also proves that even if the cast is not strong, as long as the gimmicks are sufficient, the publicity is in place, and the quality of the film is guaranteed, it can still achieve extremely high box office results.
And this just shows that the audiences who are willing to spend money to go to the cinema have gradually begun to learn to be smart.
Many people no longer believe that a movie made by a big director and many big-name stars must be a good movie.
There will be such a change, and China Film Group will take the lead. Over the years, China Film has invested in many "blockbusters" that combine Hong Kong's famous directors with famous actors.
Time and time again, the movie was blown away, and time and time again, it was disappointing to walk into the cinema.
Zhang Yimou, Feng Xiaogang, Chen Kaige and others all contributed a lot to this.
In short, the two sides of the Taiwan Strait and the three places have jointly produced a series of so-called "blockbusters" with big directors and big-name actors, which made the audience spend money to buy a lesson, thus ruining the past that many people thought that as long as the movies were made by big directors and big-name actors. Talk about a good movie.
After Wang Shu listened, he pretended to be silent for a moment and said: "Let's not talk about this anymore. Anyway, it has been confirmed that this drama will be produced solely by me. It is useless to say more."
"Besides, I also want to try. If I don't look for those actors from Hong Kong Island, and don't look for Zhang Ziyi and others, can I still achieve good box office results?"
"If it works, there will be no need to look for them in the future."
When Zhou Xun heard what Wang Shu said, he immediately said nothing.
Because this is good for her.
As long as Wang Shu does not look for Hong Kong actors, or does not look for Zhang Ziyi and others, neither she nor other actors in domestic entertainment will have a greater chance of getting roles in movies directed by her.
That's why Wang Shu wanted to try this, and since the matter was already at this point, there was absolutely no reason to warn or stop him.
So he responded: "Just try it if you want, it's already like this anyway."
After saying that, he added, "However, you can find Chen Kun to play the leading role. Thank you for this."
When Wang Shu heard this, he pretended to be speechless and said: "You have mentioned Chen Kun in my ears several times. Can I not look for him?"
"If you didn't look for him, you would definitely be pouting like just now."
"Who is pouting?" Upon hearing Wang Shu's teasing, Zhou Xun blushed and quickly denied it.
Wang Shu chuckled and continued teasingly: "You haven't pouted yet?"
"Tell me, who's mouth was so pouted just now?"
Zhou Xun refused to admit it and replied: "It's not me anyway."
Then he asked, "Why am I pouting?"
After saying that, he broke away from Wang Shu's arms, stood up and hummed: "You have finished your meal and have a rest. Why don't you go back?"
Wang Shu did not answer, but hugged Zhou Xun and kissed him.
Zhou Xun struggled and kept pushing Wang Shu, trying to push Wang Shu away.
However, she was not as strong as Wang Shu and could not push him away.
Finally, I found that there was nothing I could do, so I gave up the struggle.
Although there was no struggle, there was no response.
It wasn't until Wang Shu pried her lips apart that he began to respond.
The two kissed for a while, and Wang Shu's hands began to be dishonest.
Zhou Xun noticed that Wang Shu's restless hand touched her bottom line, and immediately pushed Wang Shu away with all his strength. His eyes were watery, his eyes were furrowed, and he stopped him with a frown: "No!"
Wang Shu didn't listen and continued.
Zhou Xun immediately grabbed his hand, put on an expression that was both angry and aggrieved, full of small emotions, and hummed with a deep nasal voice: "I told you no!!"
Seeing this, Wang Shu had to stop.
Zhou Xun felt self-blame in her heart. Such emotions made her feel that her tone was harsh and she felt sorry for Wang Shu, so she said in a soft tone: "I told you not to do this, why are you still like this?"
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"I've told you so many times that I'll get angry, but you still don't listen, right?"
Wang Shu took Zhou Xun into his arms and said in a muffled voice: "Who made you so beautiful?"
Zhou Xun only felt angry and funny. He was about to continue teaching Wang Shu a few words, but Wang Shu kissed him again and pouted.
Zhou Xun tried to push a few times, but when he saw that he couldn't push away, he responded with a half push.
Whether Wang Shu can push away depends on whether Wang Shu touches her bottom line.
If she didn't hit the bottom line, she would give in half-heartedly.
But if the bottom line is touched, Wang Shu will be pushed away with all his strength.
After kissing for a long time, their lips parted.
Zhou Xun pretended to be angry and looked at Wang Shu without saying anything.
Wang Shu looked impatient and said anxiously: "I feel uncomfortable!"
Zhou Xun has been sitting on Wang Shu’s lap,
Seeing this, Wang Shu couldn't help but suggest: "??????"
Zhou Xun heard this and glared at Wang Shu angrily.
Wang Shu ignored it and granted the request with his eyes.
Zhou Xun saw that it would not be a problem if this situation continued,
After a while, I finally regained my breath.
He looked back at Wang Shu, furious.
(End of chapter)