The next day, just as Du Qifeng was directing the crew to start filming, Wang Jing and Gong Chou called Zhou Xingchi into the office alone.
For a while, the entire crew was talking and whispering.
"Hey, what do you think he was called in for?"
"For what? Based on his performance yesterday, it must be to warn him not to act recklessly again."
< br>“No, I heard that the director is planning to replace him?”
"Real or fake?"
"It's more real than gold. Originally, the director's first choice was not him, but Chen Baixiang, but Fang Sheng named him."
“No wonder when I get off work, look I saw the director and Fang Sheng chatting in the tea restaurant, and they were probably discussing a change of roles."
"..."
Everyone speculated that Wang Jing was going to get serious this time. But almost no one sympathized with Zhou Xingchi.
After all, this guy is usually not very popular, and no one will stand up to speak for him at this time.
So much so that some people bet on whether Zhou Xingchi will be changed, and more and more people are attracted to place bets.
Wu Mengda arrived a little later. When he saw a group of people gathering together, he couldn’t help but ask the workers standing outside:
“Why is it so lively today, with so many people? Is there any good thing about getting together?”
“There is no good thing, but there is one thing.”
The stage manager knew that he had a good relationship with Zhou Xingchi, so he softly told the story about Zhou Xingchi being called away by the director.
Wu Meng replied, stunned.
The production worker patted him on the shoulder and reminded: "Brother A, I advise you to leave this matter alone. I guess the director is really determined to deal with this kid this time. If you go, you are asking for trouble. , Besides, you usually help that kid, but how many times has he really accepted your favor?"
Wu Mengda was immediately confused, should he continue to intercede with Zhou Xingchi?
I have been thinking about this question in my mind for a long time, but I just can’t decide.
If you don't go, it will seem unreasonable, and I really think this guy is a genius in acting, but his shortcoming is that he doesn't understand the ways of the world.
But I am afraid that if I go, not only will I not be able to help Zhou Xingchi speak out, but I may get burned, and I will suffer the same disaster.
"Brother A, stop reading. Do you want to place a bet?"
The field worker asked kindly.
"Place a bet? What are you betting on?"
Just when Wu Mengda was hesitating, Zhou Xingchi was already standing in front of Gong Qie and Wang Jing.
On the way here, I had already heard some rumors and knew that this time it was a bad time, but I quickly figured it out.
The worst outcome would be to go back to hosting children's programs and continue to play minor roles. He didn't believe that he would never get ahead.
But unexpectedly, Gong Qie treated him very kindly and politely, and even specially prepared a folding chair for him to sit on.
Zhou Xingchi secretly glanced at Wang Jing directly in front of him, and saw that he had his hands on the armrests and his legs spread apart, much like the gangster boss in the movie, staring at him eagerly, his heart pounding. Jumping, like a death row prisoner executed, waiting for Wang Jing to pronounce his "death penalty".
"Why are you still standing?"
Wang Jing frowned, "Miss Gong tells you to sit down, just sit down."
Zhou Xingchi was stunned for a moment, and with the encouragement from Gong Cie's eyes, He sat down coquettishly, but only dared to sit half-assed on the chair.
"Director Wang, Miss Gong, do you have something to do with me?"
"Concerning your performance yesterday and the nonsense you said, Director Wang, Director Du, and I Mr. discussed it.”
Gong Xue smiled and said: "We think you have some ideas, so we want to know more about your views on your role."
"Huh?!"
Zhou Xingchi couldn't believe himself He had already prepared for the worst, but the result was far beyond his expectation.
"Ah, what, tell me, we want to hear your opinion."
Wang Jing rolled his eyes angrily.
Looking at their expressions and listening to their tone, Zhou Xingchi seemed to be really not joking, so he swallowed immediately.
Especially when I learned from Gong Qie that even Fang Yan knew that he had tampered with the script without authorization, but he was not angry or blamed at all.
At this moment, the whole person was like a roller coaster. He had just fallen to the bottom, and now he was rising into the clouds, which made him feel a little dazed.
“Ahem!”
Seeing his stupid look, Wang Jing coughed hard several times.
Zhou Xingchi was startled, and then he said as if he was waking up from a dream: "My opinion?"
"Yes, don't you have some ideas about your comedy performance?"
Gong Zhen handed him a bottle of mineral water and encouraged him to say whatever he wanted.
Zhou Xingchi realized that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. After calming down for a while, he expressed his understanding of this stupid thief.
At first Wang Jing and Gong Jing just nodded when Zhou Xingchi paused to show that they were listening, but Zhou Xingchi became more and more enthusiastic as he talked. The actions and lines were all told without hesitation.
Wang Jing would occasionally add a line or two, but he actually began to become interested in Zhou Xingchi's nonsensical comedy.
Watching the two of them chatting more and more deeply, the corners of Gong Zhen's mouth raised slightly. Sure enough, everything was as expected by Fang Yan.
Wang Jing and Zhou Xingchi do have an indescribable tacit understanding in comedy. Although they can't hit it off yet, the collision of their ideas has created a lot of interesting sparks. If you join In "Baby Smart Stars", it may be able to add a lot of color.
“What you said, I think I can give it a try.”
Wang Jing’s words made Zhou Xingchi overjoyed.
"But!"
Gong Qie promptly added the requirements of the dialect, tried his best to create laughter in aspects such as behavior and expressions, and reduced changes in the lines and language.
“Yes, yes, that’s it!”
Wang Jing said with a straight face: “If you and Wu Mengda can do it, we can’t let you play freely. ”
“Thank you, Miss Gong, for your appreciation!”
Zhou Xingchi was so excited that he stood up from his chair, because he was stupid and couldn't slap rainbow farts, so he just kept saying thank you to Gong Qie and Wang Jing.
"The person you should be grateful to most is actually Fang Sheng. Without his nod, you would not have had such an opportunity."
Wang Jingdao: "So the ugly words are ahead, let you be free. You can perform well, but if the performance fails, what will happen next? If you know it in your heart."
Zhou Xingchi's whole body trembled, "Yes...it's Fang Sheng!"
Gong Zhen told the truth, and then said seriously: "You must be careful. Don’t let him down.”
When Zhou Xingchi heard that there was an arrangement behind all this, including naming himself to star in "Baby, Smart Stars", which would determine the life and death of Shaw Brothers Pictures, his whole body felt as if he had been struck by lightning, his head was buzzing, and he suddenly went blank.
"Okay, okay, hurry up and get ready!"
Wang Jing waved his hand impatiently and asked him to put on makeup and film.
At this time, Zhou Xingchi was still immersed in the shock of being valued by dialect. As soon as he walked out of the office, he bumped head-on with Wu Mengda.
Other people in the crew who participated in the gambling game also turned their attention to them.
Wu Mengda asked eagerly: "How is it, how is it?"
"What is it like?" Zhou Xingchi came back to his senses.
"What are Jingzai and Miss Gong looking for you for?"
Wu Mengda hesitated, but he never asked about "whether there was a change of roles."
Zhou Xingchi grinned and said that Wang Jing and Gong Qie agreed with their ideas.
Wu Mengda was startled at first, then touched his forehead, and then his own forehead:
“You don’t have a fever, why are you talking nonsense?”
“You I just have a fever, everything I said is true!”
“You really didn’t lie to me?” “Is this necessary?”
Zhou Xingchi burst out laughing, "Brother Da, now we can play as much as we want!"
"Great!"
Wu Mengda jumped up with excitement, and He high-fived in celebration, "It really scared me to death. I thought you were going to be..."
Zhou Xingchi blinked: "By what?"
Wu Mengda had reservations Talking about the gambling game set up by the crew:
"Among so many people, I am the only one who will be fine if I beat you. I will make a lot of money this time!"
"Isn't that right, Brother A, I remember you said you would never gamble again."
Zhou Xingchi looked at this guy angrily.
Wu Mengta patted him on the shoulder: "It's a small bet, don't worry, I only bet two hundred yuan!"
"Then why don't you bet more? ”
Zhou Xingchi pushed his hand away from his shoulder, "You say we are good friends, but you clearly have no confidence in me!"
Wu Mengda snorted twice, "Who knew you? Suddenly, the rest of the crew are disappointed."
"It's not some shitty luck, it's Fang Sheng, it's Fang Sheng!"
Zhou Xingchi was excited. The language is incoherent.
Wu Mengda listened for a long time before he figured it out: "Oh, I said that your kid is a host of a children's program. He used to play small roles before. How come he was selected to make a movie all of a sudden? It turns out that There is help from noble people!”
"I knew that gold will always shine. This day has finally come to me!"
Zhou Xingchi clenched his fist vigorously.
"If you can be respected by Fang Sheng, you will be prosperous and will be in the limelight in the future, but don't forget me."
Wu Mengda's face was full of joy, and he looked better than Zhou Xingchi I was even more happy and said a lot of congratulations.
"Brother A, we are acting in the same movie now. If I am prosperous, you must be equally prosperous."
Zhou Xingchi's tone was full of excitement.
"Yes, yes, in short, you have to perform well in the next step, especially you kid, be energetic and don't lose points."
Wu Meng replied: "But you must not let Fang down. I have high expectations for you.”
“It goes without saying!”
Zhou Xingchi felt happy that a thousand-mile horse had been chosen by Bole.
If it weren't for Mr. Fang's personal guidance, he might still be the host of "430 Shuttle". Of course, there is nothing wrong with performing for children, but the film world is even more vast for him! "Baby Smart Stars" will be a key step for me to take it!
………………
After the day’s shooting, Gong Qie walked into the night and returned home.
I saw Fang Yan sitting at the table in the living room, writing "Hunting" as always.
As for the follow-up of the "Crime Squad" series, before coming to Xiangjiang, he had given full authority to Lu Haiyan to write it, just like when Jin Yong went abroad, he gave "The Eight Parts of the Dragon" to Ni Yi, The result is that he completely let himself go, writing A'Zhu to death and writing A Zi to blindness.
Therefore, to prevent "Crime Unit", which focuses on criminal investigation and solving cases, from being written by Lu Haiyan into a police romance drama like "Never Blind Eyes", "Jade Goddess of Mercy", and "A Romantic Affair", the synopsis and story should be prepared in advance. The ideas for solving the case were ready, and Shi Tiesheng was asked to strictly review them.
“Huh.”
Gong Qie put the bag on the sofa and breathed out softly, “Have you eaten yet?”
Fang Yan shook off the slightly sour taste. Wrist, "I've eaten. What about you?"
"I've eaten too. I had a box lunch on the set."
Gong Zhen excitedly described what he saw and heard in the crew today.
Since the restrictions on Zhou Xingchi's performance were relaxed, he and Wu Mengta immediately became like fish in water when filming.
Even Wang Jing and Du Qifeng have to admit that if they perform like this, the comedy effect will be even more outstanding.
"According to you, he has great potential in comedy?"
Fang Yan stood up and stretched.
Gong Qie nodded and said that Wang Jing, Du Qifeng and others all believed that he had a chance to inherit the mantle of Xu Guanwen, the "stern-faced smiler".
Dian Yan smiled but said nothing. After all, Chow Sing-chi is the king of comedy in Chinese movies. Maybe he is slightly behind Chaplin, but he is not inferior to Mr. Bean and Jim Carrey. , Louis Finès and other comedy masters from different countries.
Because there is no distinction between comedy and comedy, it only depends on taste. Each comedy master has his own unique comedy style and charm.
Just like "The Man in Disguise" was originally a horror film, but under Jim Carrey's performance, it turned into a comedy.
The same goes for Zhou Xingchi. As soon as he performs, others will automatically become supporting roles and follow their rhythm completely.
In "The King of Kings 2000", Liang Jiahui, who is clearly "come and kill me if he is a brother", is the protagonist, but he is overshadowed by Zhou Xingchi, a supporting character who has only appeared for a short time. In "The Gambler", he was almost Liu Dehua was reduced to a supporting role and turned into "The Gambler".
At this time, Zhou Xingchi had begun to gradually develop in this direction.
In the play "Baby Wise Stars", Wu Mengda is the leader of the duo, and Zhou Xingchi plays the follower. However, with the tacit approval of Fang Yan, Wang Jing and others, they are not limited to the script. Zhou Xingchi made Wu Mengda, who acted honestly, become a foil and became the green leaf.
If it were someone else who was always upstaged by Zhou Xingchi, they would definitely have objections.
However, Wu Mengda is very open-minded. When he was trapped in the quagmire of gambling debts, he had already experienced the warmth and warmth of human relationships, and he no longer cared about whether he was a supporting role or a protagonist. He always believed that even if he was a supporting role, he would still be a supporting role. As long as you act well, you can still have a bright future.
"It would be amazing if this pair could develop a tacit understanding!"
There was a hint of surprise in Gong Zie's tone.
Fang Yanle asked: "Are they like Chen Peisi and Zhu Shimao?"
"Yes, Wu Mengda is as willing to be a green leaf as Lao Mao, and Zhou Xingchi is like Chen Peisi. He is very talented. "
Gong Jie said that Wang Jing, Du Qifeng and other crew members were convinced by him and admired his unique and sophisticated vision.
After being in the industry for so long, this is the easiest time for them to be directors. They don’t have to use their brains at all on the set. They throw the script to the actors, and then tell the photography, lighting, art, etc. how to shoot, and then they can sit back and relax behind the monitor. Zaidi drank Yuanyang milk tea.
“Is there really no problem at all?”
Fang Yan raised his eyebrows.
“There are no major problems for the time being, but there are quite a few minor ones.”
Gong Jie said that at most it was Nicholas Tse who occasionally got into trouble as a child and refused to cooperate in acting. Other than that, the biggest headache was That’s how to shoot snow scenes.
"Well, there are expensive ways, and there are stupid ways."
Fang Yan said: "The expensive way is to go abroad directly, like Hollywood, to shoot in places with snowy scenery, and then just make a few "A snow machine." Then he paused and said, "The stupid thing is to use chemical fertilizer. Although it smells a bit unpleasant, it saves money. And If it doesn’t work, just use salt.”
Gong Qian couldn’t help but sigh: “This is different from the way we shoot in the mainland.”
“Of course it is different.”
Dialect says that film studios have a planning system, and all films must be made according to plan. For example, scenes with snow scenes are scheduled in winter and spring.
Through this participation in the production of "Baby Stars", Gong Zhen felt the huge difference between the mainland and Hong Kong, from the machinery and equipment to the acting techniques. Especially in terms of the filming schedule, if it were not for the key issue of snow scenes, , I’m afraid it will be finalized in about a month.
"This is a commercial filming, time is precious."
Fang Yan said: "No, Xu Ke and the others called us and wanted to discuss with us when to shoot "Once Upon a Time 2" . ”
“This one hasn’t been released yet. Are you thinking about the second one so soon?”
Gong Qie was surprised.
"Even if they don't make a movie with a box office of over 20 million, New Art City and Princess Jin behind it will urge them to make it quickly."
Fang Yan smiled, "I'm afraid even your mother's family, Shanghai Film Studio I don’t want to miss this good opportunity to strike while the iron is hot.”
"Go!"
Gong Qian rolled his eyes, "Then when will we go find Director Xu and Nan Sheng?"
Fang Yan shrugged, "In a few days, wait for me first After attending the opening ceremony of "Police Story" (End of Chapter)