Chapter 176: Rebellion against Tiangang
May 20, Nanning Railway Station.
The green carriage was all dark green, with a yellow stripe on the top and bottom of the window. Many people were climbing in through the window.
The car door is crowded with people, and it will be hard to squeeze in for a while.
On the platform, stood Fang Yan, Li Cunbao, Gong Qie and others.
"After a long journey, we must say goodbye."
"I have already contacted the editorial department. Someone will pick you up at Yanjing Railway Station."
Dialect Because He was going to Chang'an to attend the award ceremony, so he had to change his plan temporarily and let Li Cunbao go to Beijing alone.
Li Cunbao said: "Yanzi, I'm sorry to trouble you."
Fang Yan said regretfully, "The plan couldn't keep up with the changes, and it couldn't have a beginning and an end. I'll go back to the editorial office of "October" with you. .”
"Don't say that!"
Li Cunbao said: "Without you, "Wreaths Under the Mountains" would never have come out, let alone published."
Fang Yan laughed He smiled and said, "If nothing else happens, this novel will soon be on the front page of the third issue of "October"."
Li Cunbao shook hands with him vigorously.
“As soon as the award ceremony is over, I will return to Beijing immediately.”
The dialect said: "See you in Yanjing then."
"See you in Yanjing!"
Li Cunbao said goodbye to everyone, carried his luggage, squeezed into the carriage with difficulty, and passed After a while, he stuck his head out and waved his hand.
“Woooooo!”
In the station, a rough whistle sounded.
Watching the train slowly drive away, Gong Xie put down his hand.
“It’s almost time for us to set off.”
Guo Baochang looked at Fang Yan on the left and Gong Qie on the right.
Gong Chou nodded and followed Fang Yan and the Guixi Factory delegation, thinking that he must meet Lu Yao if he had the chance.
Not long ago, the movie "Life" was released, which immediately caused a sensation in Nanning, western Guangxi, and even the whole country.
The single volume of "Life" published by Yanjing Publishing House has become increasingly popular in the market and has become a hot commodity.
Fang Yan, like Gong Zhen, came to Chang'an with great expectations.
When I walked out of the train station, I saw Mo Shen, Lin Da and others holding signs. Unexpectedly, Wu Tianming was also there.
What’s even more unexpected is, where is my general Lu Yao?
Lin Da said embarrassedly: "Yanzi, it's not that he doesn't want to come, but he can't come. He recently went to the Mu Us Desert."
"Going to the Mu Us Desert?"
Fang Yan was surprised.
"Yes, you know who he is."
Lin Da said helplessly: "Those who have a stubborn temper will not change their minds on things that have been decided, no matter how others persuade them. .”
“Maybe he is adjusting for the next book.”
When Fang Yan thought about how Lu Yao had gone all the way to Baiyun Temple to tell fortunes for "Life", he no longer felt strange.
"Sure enough, he is right, you are the person who understands him best."
Lin Da took out a letter from his bag, "This is what he sent back a few days ago. , saying that as long as you read this letter, you will definitely forgive him."
"Sister-in-law, how are you and your niece doing?"
Fang Yan put the letter away, "He went to Mu Us Desert. During this time, it will be hard for you to take care of the family alone.”
Lin Da shook his head and said: "I'm lucky. With the care of the leaders and comrades in the factory, it's much easier now than before."
Gong Qie looked at her smile and, out of an actor's intuition, could I feel that the smile is mixed with reluctance, bitterness, and resentment...
“This is Comrade Gong Qie from Shanghai Film Studio.”
Fang Yan said as he walked: “I thought he would come, so I wanted to introduce him and talk about “Life” together. ”
“That’s really unfortunate.”
Lin Da glanced at him and then at Gong Xie, with a bitter smile no longer on his face, but a meaningful smile.
The vehicles responsible for picking up the station were all jeeps brought by Wu Tianming from the factory. One of them was borrowed from another unit.
Gong Qie was sitting in the passenger seat, while Fang Yan was pulled to the back row by Wu Tianming and Mo Shen, sandwiching them one on the left and one on the right, surrounded by men on the left and right.
"Lu Yao actually has his own difficulties."
Mo Shen saw that Lin Da was not in the car and lowered his voice.
As the movie "Life" became popular, Lu Yao, as the author of the original work, naturally became famous and became purple, and purple led to evil.
There is gradually a public opinion in the literary world that "Life" is an insurmountable literary height for Lu Yao, perhaps the pinnacle of his entire literary career, and it will be downhill next.
Just in time, several works of "In Difficult Days" failed to continue the achievements of "Life" and received mediocre response. The conclusion that "Lu Yaojiang has exhausted his talents" is spreading more and more fiercely within the Shaanxi Army.
“No wonder we went to the desert.”
Fang Yan suddenly understood and sighed.
Gong Zhen listened quietly and heard Mo Shen sigh:
"A writer's creative inspiration is not endless, and having inspiration does not mean that what he writes must be a masterpiece."
"Of course, except you!"
"Why did you exclude me?"
When Fang Yan heard this, he felt a sense of déjà vu.
Just like Su Bingtian said that no one dares to take it easy on the same stage in the 100-meter high-level competition, except Bolt.
Have you become the “Bolt” of the literary world?
“You cannot be treated with common sense.”
Mo Shen smiled and said he was really jealous of your talent.
“I also envy your talent in movie scripts.”
The two had a business exchange.
Wu Tianming saw this and interrupted:
"Teacher Fang, I may have to apologize to you for something."
"It's you who gave me The one I recommended was Zhang Yimou." Mo Shen took over and said that Xiying Film Studio couldn't accept it.
Fang Yan understood the cause and effect and waved his hand, "He was not selected. I can only say that he is destined but not destined. Don't take it to heart."
Wu Tianming said that major film studios across the country cannot accept Zhang Yimou, but it is good. He was still there and assigned to the Guixi Factory.
This is a coincidence, isn’t it!
Fang Yan was greatly surprised. He originally thought about which novel he was working on would be suitable for Guixi Factory to adapt into a movie, but now the answer is about to come out.
"That Mountain, That Man, That Dog".
After all, you can laugh at Zhang Yimou for not being able to shoot a story, and you can laugh at him for every shot, but you can't laugh at him for not knowing how to picture and move the camera.
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It was a bumpy ride, and people sitting on the jeep felt like they were dancing.
Gong Qie felt nothing. He listened to the three people chatting about the adaptation of "The Fission of Qin" with his ears open, and there was something strange in his heart.
It’s not that I have never seen the author of the original work also be the screenwriter, and it’s not that I have never seen the screenwriter discuss the movie with the director of the film studio, but I have never seen a screenwriter like Fang Yan, who has a scary voice.
Fang Yan said in a serious tone: "I don't have the script with me. I will send it to you when I return to Yanjing."
Wu Tianming was overjoyed. "Life", the first hit after taking office, made him Now that we have secured our position as factory director, if the second fire of "Da Qin" can be ignited, we will be able to better convince the public.
When the time comes, if we want to ignite the third fire of reform in the entire Xiying Studio, it is estimated that the resistance will not be as great as it is now.
"But I still say, don't be anxious, at least wait until Renyi's "Shang Yang" premieres, what do you think?"
Fang Yan looked left and right.
"I think so too."
Wu Tianming changed the topic, but the choice of actors has to change. Not only are there big differences between drama actors and movie actors, but also the movies he wants to make. It must have characteristics that dramas do not have.
Mo Shen took out a pen and paper and started taking notes.
The actors for Qin Xiaogong and the Queen Mother remain the same, they are still Bao Guo'an and Lu Shi. The candidates for Qin Xiangong are different from the people and arts.
Wu Tianming chose Xu Huanshan, an actor from the West Film Studio.
It just so happens that he is the TV series version of Qin Xiangong in his previous life.
Fang Yan recommended a person to play Jiao Huang, the "Kangxi" in "Yongzheng Dynasty".
Mo Shen wrote it down, "I've heard of this guy. He's quite famous in the drama circles in Shanghai. You might want to give it a try."
Wu Tianming asked: " Teacher Fang, what do you think? How about Feihu playing the role of Qianlongxuan?"
Fang Yan was startled. This is one of Chang Kaishen's special actors. In his mind, he couldn't help but echoed: Niang Xipi, Delin is incompetent, look. Come on, I must come out!
Wu Tianming said: "This person has been shortlisted for the Golden Rooster Award for Best Supporting Actor. We can take this opportunity to meet him in person."
The audition candidate for the important villain role in Qin was initially decided, and then Wei On the national front, King Hui of Wei, Pang Juan, Gongshu Cuo...
"Determine King Wei first Hui."
Wu Tianming frowned, "This is a more important villain than Qianlong, Pang Juan, Gongshu Cuo, etc. If he is not chosen well, the whole drama may collapse in half. "
"How about Liu Jiang who plays Hu Hansan?"
"Where's Fang Hua?"
Mo Shen listed one by one the typical "badass professionals" of this era, such as Chen Peisi's father, Chen Hao.
"Teacher Fang, what do you think of Ge Cunzhuang?"
Wu Tianming cast an inquiring look.
Isn’t this Ge You’s dad!
Fang Yan raised the corner of his mouth and suggested that it be better not to limit the scope of the audition to just the bad guys in the past, but to expand the scope of the audition to the whole country.
Wu Tianming readily agreed that for characters like Shang Yang and King Hui of Wei, the most suitable ones must be chosen.
Fortunately, there is no rush. It will not be too late to start the project after the premiere of "Shang Yang" directed by Wan Jiabao.
After all, this is the masterstroke of Xiying Studio!
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The small meeting between the three of them didn't end until the car stopped at the door of the guest house.
After Fang Yan got out of the car, he looked at Gong Jie and said, "Unfortunately, Lu Yao went on a far journey, and you may not be able to see him this time."
Gong Jie shook his head and said, " It’s okay, there will always be a chance.”
Fang Yan came to the front desk with his luggage, showed his letter of introduction and other proof, and then got the key.
The room where Gong Zhen lived was one floor lower than his. The two of them climbed up the stairs and started chatting.
"Teacher Fang, is Director Wu the director of "Da Qin"?"
"No, why do you ask that?"
"Ah?!"
Gong Qi blinked in shock. This was the first time he saw a screenwriter casting a role directly, bypassing the director.
“That’s because the director hasn’t been decided yet.”
Fang Yan explained that once the director is confirmed, a creative symposium will be held to continue discussing the audition list.
Gong Qiao asked in surprise: "Isn't Director Wu suitable?"
Fang Yan said bluntly: "I can only say that his artistic style is not as effective as the kind of costume film I want. "It matches."
Gong Qie asked: "Who do you think is suitable?"
"If I second director Xie to Shang Film Studio, will Mr. Wu agree?" Fang Yan was half-joking. road.
"I, I don't know."
Gong Cie's eyes widened, and he didn't expect that he would answer like this.
Fang Yan saw her surprised look and knew very well that this touched upon her knowledge blind spot.
After all, although the status and voice of screenwriters these days are greater than those in the entertainment industry of later generations, they are not much greater.
In the 1980s, the film studio pursued a "director-centered system", and the director always chose the screenwriter.
But when it was his turn, it was the screenwriter who chose the director.
It is simply contrary to Tiangang, beyond common sense!
In fact, what Fang Xiaojiang does seems to be the screenwriter, but in fact it has long been the work of the producer.
It’s just that there is no concept of “supervision producer” in the domestic film industry today.
The screenwriter’s power does have its limits, but Mr. Fang’s power as a producer may not be unlimited.
(End of this chapter)