Chapter 116 This crew, you just go and it’s over
"According to what you say, I was worried in vain before?" Xu Ming raised his eyebrows.
Afraid that negative public opinions would affect his mentality, he turned off his mobile phone during this period.
"That's different. Actors have different perspectives from the audience and investors. If you have two consecutive movies that are box office hits, it shows that you are popular with the audience and have box office appeal. This is what makes you valuable."
"But among the audience, if your reputation is too bad, they may avoid you in your next movie. This is how box office poison comes about."
Jiang Wen really regarded Xu Ming as his nephew, and he talked about the rules in these circles in detail.
There is no interest relationship between the two, and there is no similar life experience between the two.
But I just feel like this guy has a bad temper.
"So that's why you made a jealous version of "The Sun Also Rises," which bombed the box office, and then made a special meal of dumplings called "Let the Bullets Fly."
"Reward yourself with one piece, and then reward the audience with one piece, right?"
Jiang Wen was stunned by Xu Ming's words, and Zhou Yun laughed out loud behind him.
That's true.
It's a pity that the other party took a wrong path later. After "Let the Bullets Fly", I felt that hiring celebrities was a shortcut, and I could express my ideas at will.
Following "One Step Away" and "The Righteous One", this old boy became completely honest.
The audience really likes when you make dumplings. Vinegar is a special feature, but who can stand it if you put too much?
"I'm kindly trying to reason with you, but I have to expose the scars, right? Hurry up and give me the guest script. I'll leave after filming." Jiang Wen was not happy.
"Just kidding, Guo Fan, bring over the guest book of Teacher Jiang and Teacher Zhou."
After Xu Ming finished giving his instructions, he turned around and said, "It's basically just a scene, and it won't take you two long."
"According to what you say, my salary is 3 million, which is just below Teacher Ge You. That can be considered a front-line entry. Why don't you see any endorsements or big projects?"
This was what puzzled him the most. If he was promoted to a higher level, shouldn't it be like stars holding the moon and flowers blooming?
I was in this crew, but I didn't notice it at all.
If I have to say it, the actress below is a little more attentive, but it has always been like this.
"You don't even look at the release dates of your two movies. One is released at the end of July and the other is released in early December. They are too close to each other and need time to brew."
A narrow smile appeared on Jiang Wen's face, "And who made you offend so many people? Even if you have a good project, they won't be able to give it to you right away."
"But if your next movie can still make a profit, it will be enough to break through many prejudices. A thousand pounds of friendship is no match for a breast, and a chest is no match for five hundred gold. The only one who can help others make money is the boss."
This is telling the truth.
Xu Ming knew very well that if he hadn't been labeled as Benshan Media and had offended Huayi and Hong Kong circles, olive branches from all parties would have been extended to him by now.
These guys are just waiting to see how the second film they wrote and acted will turn out before they decide how to accept him.
Unfortunately, I'm afraid it won't be as good as they wished.
From the beginning to the end, Xu Ming never thought about which circle he would enter. If there was a circle, he would be the core.
"Director Jiang, Teacher Zhou, the script, because the guest roles are different, it may be difficult for the two of them to shoot separately." Guo Fan interrupted.
After receiving the script, Jiang Wen and Zhou Yun just glanced at it and understood it.
A cameo appearance is just one scene in itself, so they are familiar with it.
"Let's film Zhou Yun's scene first. I have something else to talk to you, Producer Xu." Jiang Wen waved his hand.
"Then please, Teacher Zhou, please change your clothes."
Guo Fan personally led Zhou Yun to the clothing room.
Xu Ming looked at Jiang Wen in surprise: "Why do you want to talk to me privately?"
Jiang Wen didn't speak, but looked around. The crew who wanted to eavesdrop felt the oppressive gaze and quickly dispersed.
The latter slowly said: "I recently received a script and asked me to film it. It's not appropriate to discuss this matter with other people. Let you, an outsider, help me think about it."
He is either surrounded by people with vital interests, or the relationship is not close enough.
Xu Ming, the eldest nephew, happened to be stuck in the middle.
"What script can make you confused?" Xu Ming became more energetic.
"It's a movie script about the Three Kingdoms. I was asked to play Cao Cao, and the salary was not low."
Speaking of this, Jiang Wen touched his nose.
"The last sentence is the key point."
Xu Ming complained. Seeing that the other party's face was turning dark, he coughed and said, "What's the background of the investor? Who do you plan to hire for the lineup?"
"It was just established this year. The boss is Donnie Yen's former agent. The director should ask Mak Siu-fai and Zhuang Wenqiang to co-direct." Jiang Wen said.
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He actually didn't have much expectation that Xu Ming could help, he just wanted to try his luck.
This kid's brain circuit has always been different, maybe he can give some suggestions.
"Donnie Yen..."
Xu Ming paused and immediately remembered what movie the other party mentioned.
"Guan Yunchang".
Thinking about it makes me angry. In Te Niang's previous life, he bought movie tickets based on the names of Donnie Yen and Jiang Wen, and almost fell asleep in the cinema.
Let's put it this way, this movie's certain score is only 0.2 higher than "Three Guns".
"Three Guns" was the winner of the first Golden Broom Award, and "Guan Yunchang" was the third winner, and it belongs to the brother-in-law.
"I advise you to stop. No matter how high the salary is, it doesn't matter." Xu Ming shook his head and said decisively.
"What do you mean?"
Jiang Wen sat up straight, surprised by Xu Ming's decisive answer.
"The management is from Donnie Yen, which means that this movie is basically to praise Donnie Yen. With his body, he can play Ip Man, but Mr. Guan can't hold it up, so you can play it."
Xu Ming glanced at Lao Jiang and knew it was unrealistic. This guy was a weirdo who only wanted to play Yu Ji in "Farewell My Concubine".
(Picture above: Jiang Wen’s ‘Yu Ji’ makeup trial photo)
"It's a reason, what else is there?" Jiang Wen said.
"Directors from Xiangjiang are not good at filming historical themes like this. They don't have enough structure and are too bureaucracy. Just look at "Red Cliff" to know this, not to mention these two are directors of police movies."
Xu Ming hesitated. There was another reason that was hard to explain.
"There must be more, say."
The more Jiang Wen listened, the more he felt it made sense. This kid's views were still very new to him.
These days, people are used to looking at whether the lineup is strong enough, whether the director and actors are famous, but whether the actors are suitable for the roles and whether the behind-the-scenes team has previous experience, it is easy to be overshadowed by fame.
Of course, in the past, the mainland film industry had to pay attention to this by default. Who would have thought that when filmmakers from Hong Kong and Taiwan came in, they would not follow this rule at all.
"I really said it. I promised you not to be angry." Xu Ming confirmed.
"Don't be angry." Jiang Wen nodded.
"If I get a drama tyrant like you to play the role of supporting Zhen Zidan, it will definitely be over." Xu Ming said, spreading his hands.
(End of chapter)