Chapter 832 The Beginning
[The Beginning] is a time loop TV series adapted from the novel of the same name by Mr. Prayer.
It tells the story of game architect "Xiao Heyun" and college student "Li Shiqing" who "resurrected" after encountering a bus explosion. They continuously experienced time loops during the time of the bus accident, trying to prevent the explosion, A story about finding the truth.
Movies with the theme of time loop are not uncommon abroad. [Groundhog Night], [Source Code], [Terror Cruise], and [Edge of Tomorrow] are all excellent works on this theme.
However, this theme is scarce in domestic dramas, and the filming of "The Beginning" is a very novel attempt.
At the beginning of the plot, the heroine first "awakened" on the bus. According to her memory, the No. 45 bus she was sitting on had exploded. As a result, a bright light flashed, and with severe pain, she returned to the place where she had just got on the bus. time.
Then she managed to escape from the bus, but experienced the process again.
However, she soon discovered that the male protagonist had also "awakened" and had the memory of the previous bus explosion.
After communicating with each other, the two experienced several explosions together. They found that they could not escape the time loop no matter what, so they began to search for the real cause of the bus explosion.
Because of the time loop, they can obtain new clues through attempts and actions again and again. Each loop accumulates more information and clues for their cognition and reasoning.
Repeatedly in limited time conditions and space scenes, different actions taken by the protagonist group will trigger different possibilities.
They are getting more and more information, getting closer to the truth step by step, and heading towards the end of the cycle.
While the two were investigating the bomb carriers, the backgrounds of the various characters in the car also slowly unfolded as branch lines in the play:
Holding a snakeskin bag, nervous Lao Ma: He spent many years in prison for a hit-and-run accident. After he was released from prison, he returned to his hometown to grow melons. He hadn’t seen his son in many years. It was the first time he came to this city to give his son watermelons.
Lao Jiao with a suitcase: I have a daughter who is in high school. There was an accident at the construction site and the work was stopped. The rental garage was kicked out due to fire inspection. I didn’t know where to go with my luggage. Listen to The co-workers said that they could get bonuses for being brave and worked hard to help the protagonist group subdue the murderer.
There is also the middle school boy who rescues stray cats, the internet celebrity anchor Happy Brother who broadcasts live broadcasts and shoots short videos at any time, the enthusiastic aunt who carries various medicines with her, and the muscular man who listens to music with headphones.
Finally, there are two villains that no one expected: the strange aunt wearing a gray suit and carrying a pressure cooker on the bus, and the bus driver who seems to be honest and kind, but actually hides it very deeply.
The essence and excellence of [The Beginning] actually lies in the portrayal of these characters. Everyone on the bus is an ordinary person with flesh and blood and their own story, and each has their own difficulties.
Even the driver and Auntie Guo, who were the instigators, planned the explosion because of their daughter’s tragic death.
This profound and sincere portrayal of small characters is very touching, and is the basis for "Beginning" to become such a hit.
"I got a particularly important piece of information. The police have confirmed that the bomb is indeed on the bus."
On the back seat of the bus, Gu Wei was wearing prop glasses and a gray shirt. He looks polite and has a "code farmer" temperament.
“Officer Zhang also reminded me of something. He asked me why I didn’t tell the driver and passengers when I knew there was a bomb in the car and asked everyone to get out of the car quickly.
I was too anxious just now. I didn't even think of this method."
Beside him, Zhao Jinmai was wearing a blue short-sleeved T-shirt and black pants. His fair face was full of collagen and his temperament was very pure.
"I've tried it before.
I said the car would cause an accident, but no one believed it!"
"The effect of a car having an accident is different from having a bomb on the car"
After Zhao Jinmai finished speaking, he stood up and shouted to the driver in front of the bus: "Uncle, stop the car quickly, there is a bomb on the bus!"
After she finished speaking, Gu Wei also stood up and stretched out his hand to block it. In front of Zhao Jinmai.
In the plot, the bus is about to explode at this point.
"Ka! It's over, let's take a break to transition."
After the director finished speaking, Gu Wei and Zhao Jinmai relaxed and got out of the bus where they were filming.
The place where they are now is a photo studio.
The bus is a very important filming location in [The Beginning]. Most of the scenes in the plot take place on the moving No. 45 bus.
However, since live shooting will have a huge impact on road traffic, the in-car scenes in "The Beginning" were all shot in the studio with the help of LED screens.
"You performed well just now. I feel like you, Mai Mai, are getting more and more into the mood in the past few days."
Going to sit down in the rest area next to the studio, Gu Wei took the hand from the assistant. He took a sip from the water glass and praised Zhao Jinmai beside him.
“I’m under a lot of pressure. We have so many teachers with great acting skills in our crew. It would be embarrassing if I always failed.
I have no choice but to work hard quietly.”
What Zhao Jinmai said is correct. Even though "The Beginning" is only a 15-episode low-budget web drama, the actors are basically all capable.
Liu Yijun, who plays the policeman, Huang Jue, the driver, and Liu Dan, the "pot aunt", and other less famous actors also performed very well.
"Brother, are you really going to Hollywood to film?"
"It's not going to Hollywood, I'm just cooperating with a Hollywood company"
Recently, [Lionsgate Films] Industry] made a high-profile announcement that [John Wick 4] was officially in preparation, and announced its cooperation with [Wei Tianxia].
It was revealed by relevant personnel that Gu Wei would join "John Wick 4" as the protagonist, so this incident naturally caused a stir on the domestic Internet.
Gu Wei was naturally pushed to the forefront of public opinion.
This is not the first time for domestic actors to shoot Hollywood blockbusters. There are people like Cheng Long and Li Lianlian who have become famous around the world through Hollywood, and there are also people like Jing Tian and Liu Yifei who have participated ineffectively.
Gu Wei's fame and appeal have undoubtedly reached a limit in China. After learning the news, everyone is looking forward to the results of his first global film.
Gu Wei's fans are naturally happy and feel that their idol will continue his previous glory even if he stars in a Hollywood movie.
But more passers-by and netizens are actually not optimistic.
Everyone feels that although Gu Wei’s appeal is strong domestically, he is not well-known internationally, especially in the Western world. If [John Wick 4] is to be a big hit, it will probably have to rely on the Chinese market.
However, what everyone recognizes is that Gu Wei's participation in this performance is indeed a good opportunity to expand his personal popularity around the world.
“It’s the same. According to the news, you will be one of the protagonists of the Hollywood blockbuster [John Wick 4]. When the movie is released, you will be an international superstar!
What am I? It would be great if I could be like you."
Zhao Jinmai looked at Gu Wei, his eyes full of admiration and envy.
"Act well. You are so famous at such a young age and your future is boundless."
Gu Wei patted Zhao Jinmai's head and encouraged him.
“Yes!”
Zhao Jinmai nodded confidently at first, then became a little discouraged when he thought of something.
"I started filming when I was very young, but I haven't won any significant awards in all these years. Sometimes I wonder if I don't have any talent in acting."
Gu Wei looked at her funny. .
“You want to win awards when you are young. There are many actors in the entertainment industry who can’t win even one award after filming all their lives.”
“But Zifeng is about the same age as me. I started winning awards, and last year I even became the first Golden Rooster Best Actress born in the 2000s.”
Zhao Jinmai and Zhang Zifeng are also very close friends. When they were young, they filmed director Wang Jun’s movie together. A little farewell].
"E Zifeng does have some talent."
Before he finished speaking, Zhao Jinmai's mouth started to pout, and Gu Wei quickly continued: "However, there is one thing she is not as good as you."
"What?" Zhao Jinmai asked, blinking his big eyes.
Gu Wei smiled and said: "Zi Feng is not as beautiful as you. Compared to you two, there is no doubt that Maimai is more beautiful!" "Hehe."
After he said this, Zhao Jinmai became silly and happy.
[Start] The shooting went on in an orderly manner, and half a month passed quickly.
On this day, Gu Wei took a day off and flew from Xiamen to Shanghai to participate in the [Weibo Movie Night] held at the Shanghai Center Building.
Similar to [Weibo Night], [Weibo Movie Night] is a party hosted by Sina specifically for domestic entertainment filmmakers.
Established in 2016, this year is the fifth year.
Relying on the widespread influence of Sina Weibo, [Weibo Movie Night] is attended by a large number of top domestic entertainment stars every year.
Of course, the first reason everyone comes is to give official Weibo face, the second reason is to promote their respective movies, and finally some artists are here to gain more exposure.
As is widely circulated, the incident of Peng Yuyan and Li Bingbing changing seats occurred at the [Weibo Movie Night] in 2018.
At that time, Jiang Wen attended with the crew of "The Righteous One". The organizer arranged Jiang Wen, his wife and Xu Qing in the first row, and Peng Yuyan, who was in the same group, was placed in the second row with Feng Shaofeng and Liao Fan.
As a result, Peng's staff changed his name stickers with Li Bingbing's, and he sat next to Xu Qing.
From the perspective of others, there seems to be nothing wrong with the crew of [The Evil Will Not Suppress the Right] sitting together.
Arrived in Shanghai at noon, Gu Wei changed into formal attire for the ceremony, put on a little makeup, and arrived at the Central Building in the afternoon.
“Long time no see~”
Gu Wei saw Xin Zhilei in the backcourt who was one step ahead of him, and the other party greeted him with a smile.
Xin Zhilei wore a slim-fitting black woolen dress today, with retro-style wavy long hair, fair skin, red lips, and a round pearl necklace hanging on her chest intertwined with a pair of sparkling diamond earrings. In response, the whole person is full of a ladylike style.
"The last time we met was on the set of [Qing Yu Nian 2] at the end of last year. It's been more than half a year."
Gu Wei said and looked Xin Zhilei up and down.
“However, your temperament is getting better and better!
Have you finished shooting [Flowers]?”
He felt that the other party’s dress today was the same as what he remembered. "Li Li" is already 70-80% similar.
Xin Zhilei obviously took great advantage of Gu Wei's praise, with a smile on his face.
But after hearing his question, the expression on his face froze instantly.
“I really want to say that the filming is finished. In fact, I have finished filming all the scenes in the script.
But a few days ago, I received a call from director Wang Jiawei and asked me to When he went back to reshoot the footage, he had some new ideas.
This time I don’t know when it will end.”
"Haha, this is very Wang Jiashi, you should not be the only one, right?"
Xin Zhilei shrugged: "Of course, Brother Hu and Tang Yan also have to reshoot"
Gu Wei thought Thought: "This month [life events 】 will be released early next month, and "Qing Yu Nian 2" will be broadcast. You are involved in both movies. Can you take time to promote it? "
The reason why the two of you walked on the red carpet together is to represent the end of the month? The cast of [Life Events] released.
“No problem, [Flowers] has been filming over there, but in fact the filming task is not heavy, it just takes a long time, actors can just ask for leave if they have something to do”
Gu Wei nodded.
The two chatted for a while, and at about the same time, they came out of the waiting area and walked onto the red carpet prepared by the organizer.
Entering the main venue, Gu Wei was separated from Xin Zhilei. His seat was in the middle of the first row. Obviously, it was impossible for Xin Zhilei to sit with him because of Xin Zhilei's seat.
Walking along under the guidance of the staff, Gu Wei saw many familiar faces. Others noticed him coming in and waved to say hello.
Sitting in the middle of the first row is the CEO of Sina. To his left and right are Cheng Long and Zhang Yimou.
Cheng Long's side is Gu Wei's seat, and next to Gu Wei is Xu Zheng.
"Brother Cheng Long, Director Xu~"
After sitting down, Gu Wei greeted the two of them.
"Gu Wei, do you have a new movie coming out?"
[Life Event] started promoting it as early as last month, and it has always been the most anticipated movie this summer. One, Cheng Long obviously knew something about it.
"At the end of the month, there is still some time."
"I heard that you are going to participate in a Hollywood movie, starring opposite Keanu Reeves.
First time meeting you I knew at that time that you were by no means a creature in the pool. I didn’t expect that you have reached such a height in so many years.”
Cheng Long is almost 70. Although he takes good care of himself, his face is still full of The traces of time.
Wearing a pair of black-rimmed glasses, he looked at Gu Wei with emotion.
"Brother, that's such an award. I'm just lucky and have reaped the dividends from the development of the domestic film market over the years. It's not as exaggerated as you said." Gu Wei smiled modestly.
What he said was his true thoughts. In terms of international influence, he is not as good as Cheng Long.
The other party’s decades of accumulation have almost become synonymous with kung fu internationally.
Whether you are in a developed country or a third world country, as long as you strike a kung fu pose, the first reaction of the other party will be "Jackie Chan".
“China has indeed developed very well in recent years, but there are very few people who can achieve your level.
It’s good to have the opportunity to get out there now.
I am getting old, and Li Lianlian has long been unable to fight. There is no Kung Fu superstar in the country who can do it.” I can definitely take over your class."
Cheng Long shook his head.
"Wu Jing is okay at home, but almost no one knows him outside of China.
I know you are very popular in Asia, and now you have the opportunity to expand your fame to the world. I just hope that you can make more action movies if you have the opportunity in the future."
"I will do it if I have the chance."
< br>Gu Wei nodded.
< br>He actually understands Cheng Long. When people get old, they want to inherit something.
Cheng Long is not asking Gu Wei to inherit anything from him, but he hopes that Chinese Kung Fu stars around the world can continue to grow. Pass it on.
From the earliest Bruce Lee to his association with Lee, it has had a considerable influence on a global scale.
Up to now, the fame of Donnie Yen, Wu Jing, Zhao Wenzhuo and others is basically limited to China.
And even real kung fu actors are rare in the next generation.
(End of this chapter)