As the saying goes, the king of hell is easy to mess with, but the devil is difficult to deal with.
Er Dong was the president of the Hong Kong Film Association two years before his death.
Chen Kexin is a famous director.
Brother Hua is a true first-line actor and singer in Hong Kong and even the entire Chinese entertainment industry.
In Zhang Yuan's heart, Brother Hua's status is much higher than that of Brother Fa.
After all, the actor is not as good as his singing, the singer is not as good as his acting, the actor is not as good as his singing, but he is not as handsome.
He just stands there, there is always an angle to defeat his opponent.
It is true that these big names are present, but to the bad boy, there is no difference between the emperor superstar and the street aunt.
Anyway, if you don’t want me to spend some benefits, I will give you some color to see.
Even because of your big name, I can ask for more.
The most troublesome thing about a scoundrel is that he always clings to you.
Even if you don’t have to do anything treacherous or evil, just being like a gang of flies pestering you and annoying you is enough for you.
After all, for the crew, every minute is money.
And what others take away from you is this.
Afraid of being annoying?
Then give me the money.
It’s not like the crew didn’t give it to me.
In order to calm things down, many film crews used to give money.
But once you give money, it's like a piece of fat meat being unpacked.
Not only do those who have asked for money come to ask for it every day, other bad guys will also take advantage of it.
So the best way is not to give any points.
Before the return of Xiangjiang, many crew members would carry knives for self-defense.
Even during Uncle Long’s anti-gang march in 1992, he said it himself in an interview.
I always have a gun ready when I go to the set, and I get angry when I feel like it.
But on the surface, guns are not allowed in Xiangjiang. This speech caused him trouble, and it took a lot of effort to resolve it.
The crew of "The Disciple" is now in this embarrassing situation.
Of course you can’t give money.
But if you don’t give money, they will come to mess with you every day.
If it were the set of Eagle King, there would be no such problem.
TVB used to be ruthless, but not anymore in recent years.
In this film, he plays the role of one of Brother Kun's men named Yuan Bao.
This is also the Yuan family class, one of the Seven Little Blessings, and the junior brother of Hong Jinbao and Chen Long.
When this woman was filming a TVB TV series last year, the male lead on the set got into a gang, and the other party sent people to seek revenge.
He had one of his arms broken trying to protect an actress in the same group.
Er Dongsheng and others were extremely upset when they saw this.
If it doesn't work, you can only spend money to find a security company.
But many security companies also have gang backgrounds.
In this way, you will either make offerings to this family or to that family.
The crowd was in a stalemate for about half an hour.
Squeak......
A harsh brake sound was heard.
A white Toyota Hiace parked near the set.
Before the vehicle stopped, someone opened the door from inside.
Then, one, two, three...
More than ten big men came down, a true van man.
The momentum of these people was obviously much more ferocious than those who came to collect the land fee.
Er Dongsheng and Chen Kexin felt something was wrong at first sight.
The thugs are not here, they really want to demolish the house!
Just when they were hesitating, the leading man came to Huang Mao, raised his hand and gave him a big mouthful.
Pop!
This sound is crisp.
It’s crispier than Kirin melon in August.
Not only did they slap this guy, but several people behind him grabbed the guy who was collecting protection money and gave him a beating.
I continued beating and kicking him for a long time before I stopped.
"Who is Mr. Zhang Yuan?" asked the big man in the lead.
The director, producer, and starring actors all turned to look at him.
Zhang Yuan scratched his head and trotted to the front of the person.
“Did you call someone from the gang?” Brother Hua frowned.
Following violence with violence is not a solution, it will only attract bigger local snakes.
I am still young, I have never experienced this kind of thing, and I don’t know how to deal with it.
"No..." Zhang Yuan said in confusion: "The gang I contacted is not a gang."
"Boss, why are you beating us?" At this moment, the ones who were beaten and lying down were reluctant to Open your mouth.
You are our own people... Everyone present looked puzzled.
The strong man in the lead took off his sunglasses from the bridge of his nose and said to Zhang Yuan with a playful smile.
“My little brother is ignorant and bothers me a lot.”
"We have learned a lesson."
"Welcome to Hong Kong, Mr. Zhang."
"Ah...ok." Zhang Yuan shook hands with this guy in shock.
"Then let's go first. We'll come to Xiangjiang often in the future." After that, the man kicked the people on the ground a few more times, and then hurriedly left in the car.
After being beaten down, these people saw the boss giving them a blast, so they covered their arms and legs, endured the pain, and ran away quickly.
"What's going on?" Er Dongsheng also felt confused.
“Who are you looking for?” Brother Hua understood that the crux must be Zhang Yuan, after all, he was the one they were looking for.
"I called Mr. Huo..."
Not long ago, Zhang Yuan called Huo Qigang and said that he was filming in Hong Kong and was harassed by the Young and Dangerous boys. .
Huo Qigang didn’t say much, he just said that he knew.
Zhang Yuan listened to his story and guessed that he would contact a few middle-level police inspectors to come and help.
Little did he know that Hong Kong people are cautious and for fear of causing problems, he directly called Li Mingkui, the Commissioner of the Hong Kong Police Department and the top leader of the entire Hong Kong police.
This is the person in charge of security for the 1997 handover ceremony.
At the same time, he is also the immediate boss of Simon Yam’s elder brother Simon Yam.
This Director Li is known as the Wenru Superintendent, and he is usually very kind.
And within the police force, there is also the title of "Prince-in-law".
Because the former director was his wife’s cousin.
And his wife is the Chief Superintendent of Xiangjiang.
They have all the police officers in Hong Kong covered.
After receiving the call from Hong Kong, this person was very depressed.
I am the dignified director, do you come to me for such things as cleaning up the Young and Dangerous boys?
However, this person’s consciousness is still quite high.
When I think about it, I feel something is wrong.
If a mainland actor comes to film a movie and can find a successor to the Hao family, he is definitely not an ordinary person.
If something happens to the other party, you will easily be held accountable by your superiors.
This person's nickname is Confucian General, but someone who can be responsible for the security of the return ceremony cannot be an ordinary person, and he is very capable of action.
Immediately pick up the phone and call the following.
Soon we contacted the Yau Ma Tei Police Station where the crew was located.
The director called the local gang leader again.
“Hurry to the set!”
"The director called me personally. If you don't make it easy for me, I will lead people to sweep your place tomorrow!"
The result was that the helmsman of Yau Ma Tei hurriedly called his subordinates to say hello.
Gangs are ruthless to make money.
They are not stupid. When they encounter someone they really cannot afford to offend, they will become intimidated faster than anyone else.
After hearing what he said, Brother Hua and the remaining people were stunned on the spot.
I thought you were looking for a local snake, why did you attract the real dragon?
"Okay, well done, for the benefit of everyone, right?" Brother Hua quickly praised.
"Ah, yes, yes..." Er Dongsheng and Chen Kexin both nodded in approval.
They thought to themselves, find an actor and a big boss?
The things we have been worrying about for a long time can be solved with just one phone call.
"By the way, we just said that you performed well." Brother Hua continued.
"After this film is shot, I will give you a nomination for Best Supporting Actor."
"Yes, yes." Er Dongsheng also replied.
As soon as he helped the crew solve the trouble and performed well, he reciprocated the favor.
"This film will be nominated for the Academy Awards. I will give you a Best Supporting Actor. Your work is worth it."
"Oh, then Duo Xieer directed it." Zhang Yuan replied with a smile, but the smile was not very enthusiastic.
Don’t you know what’s going on at the Hong Kong Film Awards?
The Academy Awards have always favored locals.
It is not that mainland actors cannot win awards, but whether they are actresses or supporting actors, the mainland actors who can win awards are basically female stars.
After the mainland male stars left, almost no one won the Best Actor Award.
The only person who can win the Best Supporting Actor award is Jiang Wen, who played the role in "Song Dynasty" a few years ago.
And Zhang Jin who later acted in "The Grandmaster". But the premise is that both of them have irreconcilable relations with the Hong Kong circle.
There are many mainland actresses who have won Best Actress.
Zhou Dongyu, Zeng Meihuizi, Chunxia, Zhao Wei, Zhang Ziyi, Siqin Gaowa, Gong Li, Zhou Xun...
The reason for this problem, in the final analysis, is still related to the concept of Xiangjiang.
First of all, if you want to judge the Academy Award, it can only be a Hong Kong film or a co-production.
There will be mainland actors starring, and most of them will be co-productions between Hong Kong and mainland China.
The standard for co-productions is that the male and female protagonists, even the male and female supporting actors, and the crew must have a certain proportion of Hong Kong residents.
If nothing else, the male actors in Xiangjiang are much stronger than the female actors.
Therefore, co-production films usually use a configuration like a Hong Kong male and a mainland female to attract box office.
But the reason why Xiangjiang actors are so strong is not because of the local custom of men being superior to women.
Polygamy was officially abolished in 1971. In fact, until later generations in Hong Kong, women mostly appeared around men as vassals.
Because of the idea that men are superior to women, the best actress can give you the mainland, but the best actor must be from Hong Kong!
This is their rule.
So even if you apply for Best Supporting Actor for me, what's the use?
It sounds like you, the stingy Xiangjiang people, would do it.
The most I can get is a nomination, and I don’t even bother to go to the awards ceremony.
The matter is resolved and the crew plans to restart production.
Zhang Yuan just finished taking one shot when he received a call from Uncle Long.
"Ah?"
"I know..."
After Zhang Yuan agreed, he took advantage of the break and came to Er Dongsheng's side.
"Director Er, there is something that may cause some trouble?"
"Say." After what happened just now, Er Dongsheng was quite polite to him.
"I may have to rush to New York."
"Going abroad?"
"Hey, Uncle Long asked me to audition."
"You will be a guest star in that movie A Hollywood action movie?" Er Dongsheng asked hesitantly.
“Yes.”
"Are you so anxious to audition for a guest role?"
"It seems that I have been upgraded, and I plan to change from a guest role to a villain." Zhang Yuan did not expect that he would suddenly upgrade several levels.
"Oh..." Director Er understood that the villain should be considered the main character.
This guy is so lucky!
I guess after foreigners saw the short film he made, they thought it was very good.
He still wanted to keep it simple, but that wasn't important.
"Congratulations!" Brother Hua smiled and patted his shoulder.
“How long will it take?”
“I’ll try to get back and forth in two days.”
It takes 16 hours to fly directly from Xiangjiang to New York.
Even if he eats, drinks and sleeps on the plane, it will still take two days to get back and forth.
"This..." Of course Er Dongsheng was unwilling.
As soon as he left, the shooting plan had to be adjusted.
"Director, he just helped the crew solve a problem." Brother Hua reminded him immediately.
"Okay, come back as soon as possible and shoot the remaining scenes."
"OK, I'll leave after finishing work today."
After talking to the director, Zhang Yuan arranged for his assistant to go to a nearby Internet cafe.
Received part of the script from the elder brother in the mailbox, and then went to the print shop to make it all into paper documents.
Even if later generations have such convenient things as IPADs and various tablet computers, most actors are still accustomed to using paper scripts.
Because paper scripts have a unique advantage, the sense of space.
Even if a tablet computer can simulate turning pages, it is still a two-dimensional space.
The paper script is three-dimensional, and the sense of space of reading it by hand can help assist memory.
Get the script ready and you can study it on the plane later.
It’s easy for actors to get temporary jobs. Reading scripts on airplanes and trains at high speeds is already a basic skill.
Zhang Yuan went to say hello to his co-stars Song Jia and Azu.
"Are you going to New York?" Teacher Song's eyes widened.
"Yes, if everything goes well, maybe you can get a good job."
"Then you will be a Hollywood superstar in the future?" Song Jia's eyes were almost greedy. Drooling.
You are younger than me, and others are going to join Hollywood.
Who can I ask to explain this?
"No, it's not that easy in Hollywood. It's just to make some extra money." Zhang Yuan replied modestly.
He was quite cautious, but Azu beside him could no longer hold himself any longer.
Why! ! !
Brother, why don’t you take me there?
I can fight too... Azu thought of this and recalled Zhang Yuan's performance that day.
Feeling guilty.
I watched Zhang Yuan’s high-leg roundhouse kick that day.
He returned to the hotel in the evening and asked his assistant to hold the bottle for him to practice.
As a result, the first kick hurt my hip, and I almost died from the pain.
Real crotch-pulling stuff.
This time he knew that Zhang Yuan could come, but he really couldn't!
At this time, he gritted his teeth and was unconvinced, but there was nothing he could do.
I feel depressed.
"Zhang Yuan!" At this moment, another person came to the crew.
“Hey, why are you here?”
When I turned around, I saw Teacher Chen, whom I had rarely seen since my trip to the island country.
"I know you are filming here, so you came here specially."
"Azu..." This man came forward with a smile on his face, but when he saw Azu , his expression became a little embarrassed.
They are very familiar with each other. Not only did they film a movie together called "Want to Fly" before.
They grew up in a similar environment, both in North America, so they have a lot in common and are familiar with each other.
But the problem is that it's too "ripe".
It turns out that Azu’s girlfriend MaggieQ was taken away by Edison.
However, the two of them are not going to die without contacting each other.
Because Teacher Chen changed girlfriends too quickly, although Azu was sad at the time, he later understood that MaggieQ herself was not a good woman.
Anyway, the relationship between the two of them was quite chaotic, but they also reconciled.
"What do you want from me?" Zhang Yuan looked at the two of them laughing awkwardly, sighing that he didn't have melon seeds on hand.
"Oh...that's it."
"Next year I plan to open a trendy brand store in Shenzhen to try the waters."
"Come and help me on the day of opening. Can you please support me?”
Oh...it turns out to be such a small thing.
It is common for actors to set up shop to support each other.
After all, he and Brother Guanxi have also filmed together. This is not too much. They even came to visit him specially, so of course they have to give him face.
"No problem, you send me the invitation." He agreed quickly.
“It’s so old-fashioned to send out invitations.” Teacher Chen shook his head in a jovial manner: “Now all invitations are sent electronically.”
“Give me your email, and I’ll get there Send you.”
"Okay, okay..." Zhang Yuan didn't even bother to say anything to him.
What is old-fashioned and what is trendy.
You guys who grew up in North America are so stupid.
No matter at home or abroad, high-end banquets must have physical invitations. This is a rule.
I don’t even understand...
However, he opened a trendy brand store, so it would fit in with the theme if he had some new gadgets.
“I’ll treat you to dinner tonight.” Seeing that he agreed, Guan Xi smiled and bumped fists with him.
Don’t laugh...Zhang Yuan can’t watch him smile.
Ever since I met Zhao Benshan, I thought of Teacher Zhao whenever I saw Guan Xi smile.
“Let’s have dinner next time. I have something to do in the evening.”
After agreeing with him, Zhang Yuan rushed to film in front of the camera.
"Hey, don't call me when you open the store." Azu said to Teacher Chen jokingly in order to cover up his embarrassment.
"I am opening a store in the mainland, and you are not as popular as him in the mainland."
Azu:...
He felt a puff coming from his chest. Voice.
Someone stabbed me!
I can’t go to Hollywood, you open a shabby store and you still dislike me...
Am I, the protagonist, so shameless?
Can’t compare to the supporting actors in the same film?
Azu fell into complete self-doubt.
Leave them alone.
After finishing work, Zhang Yuan immediately rushed to Xiangjiang Airport in the New Territories and boarded a flight to New York... (End of Chapter)