Chapter 788 Going against the trend
In the private room of the hotel, Gu Wei was wearing a peaked cap, sunglasses and a mask on his face, fully armed.
Although the table in front of him was filled with delicious food, he stood straight and motionless, as if he had no interest in the food on the table.
If you observe carefully, you can still see some nervousness in him.
Across the dining table sat the fat-headed Jia Bing, with several minions standing behind him.
Judging from his expression, he was also very wary of Gu Wei across the table.
[Big crowd] The crew is filming the scene where "Chen Xiaomeng" meets the murderer for the first time after discovering the identity of her killer.
The crew hired Jia Bing to play the only villain in the play, a gangster boss who hires murderers to kill people.
This was entirely Rao Xiaozhi’s idea, and Gu Wei didn’t know it.
However, he also felt that the other party's casting was very suitable.
Jia Bing is a comedian who has performed in sketches and appeared on the Spring Festival Gala. He has a silly and cute attitude about him.
I have performed well in some movies before, such as [囧Mom].
[The Crowd] is essentially a comedy. The villain uses Jia Bing, who not only has jokes, but also does low-IQ things that the audience can accept.
“Well, Mr. Z, it’s nice to meet you in person.
I’ll do whatever you want!”
After saying one line, Jia Bing picked up the wine glass in front of him and drank it in one gulp.
Gu Wei remained motionless, neither talking nor drinking.
He is a "fake killer". He came to see his employer today without any doubts and was extremely scared.
Jia Bing and his group have heard the legend that "Mr. Z" never misses, and are very afraid of the identity of his killer.
The scene is like a straw fighting a wolf.
"You're not drinking at all?" Jia Bing said in a low voice after finishing his drink and looking at Gu Wei opposite him who didn't move at all.
The younger brother next to him immediately came up with some clever ideas.
"Boss, killers need to be clear-headed. I guess they can't drink."
"Professional!
I, Jia, admire the most capable people in my life!"
As he spoke, he glanced at the younger brother beside him and waved his hand.
“Show!”
“Bang!”
A travel bag was thrown on the table, the zipper was opened, and it was filled with stacks of hundred-dollar bills. , the red color is very attractive.
Although Gu Wei was wearing sunglasses, he couldn't help but glance at the money and swallowed.
"These are deposits, as long as Mr. Z gets Zeng Rong."
As he spoke, Jia Bing raised his hand and gestured on his neck with a smile on his face.
"I'll send the final payment right away!"
"Ka! Very good, this one passed!" Rao Xiaozhi's voice came from the microphone.
“Teacher Jia Bing, you did a good job!”
Gu Wei took off his sunglasses and mask and said to Jia Bing across the table.
"You are so flattering. To be honest, I didn't feel that way at all. I was afraid that my performance would be delayed and things would be delayed.
When the director found me and invited me to act in a movie, I was quite happy.
When I read the script, I was a little bit shy. Either I didn't think there was anything wrong with playing a villain, or I was afraid that it would ruin the movie if I didn't do it well.
You also know that I do comedy sketches. , this is my first time trying this type of role.”
Gu Wei understood Jia Bing's thoughts and comforted him with a smile: "Since the director is looking for you, he must think that you are more suitable for this role.
And our drama itself is a comedy, so just relax and perform normally."
After finishing the morning scene, we will take a break at noon.
"Gu Wei, look at the news. You have been nominated for this Magnolia Award!" Reba was sitting on her chair, browsing her phone and eating fruit. Suddenly she saw something, and her eyes lit up with surprise. said.
Hearing her voice, Gu Wei's attention was diverted from the script in his hand.
"What award?"
"Magnolia, you nominated Magnolia for Best Actor again!
The announcement just made by Magnolia announced all the winners of this year's Magnolia Awards. Nominators."
Reba looked excited and handed the phone to Gu Wei. She was even happier with the other person's nomination than she was with her own nomination.
Gu Wei took Reba's phone and swiped a few times on the screen.
The Magnolia Organizing Committee of the 26th Shanghai TV Festival has just announced the nomination list for this year. Gu Wei is nominated for Best Actor for his role as Fan Xian in "Celebrating More Than Years".
In addition, "Qing Yu Nian" has also been shortlisted for several awards such as Best TV Series, Best Director, Best Screenplay (Adaptation), and Best Supporting Actor.
Especially for Best Supporting Actor, "Qing Emperor" Chen Daoming and "Wang Qinian" Tian Yu were nominated respectively.
Gu Wei looked at the other actors nominated for Best Actor.
“It’s a good thing to be shortlisted, but there is a high probability that you won’t win the award this time”
"Why?
I think your performance as "Fan Xian" is very good, and it is very likely that he will be awarded the title of Magnolia Emperor!"
Reba is very confident in Gu Wei.
Gu Wei smiled: "[Qing Yu Nian] is very popular. In terms of broadcast performance and popularity, the shortlisted TV series combined are not as good as it, but the awards are not just about popularity.
< br>[Qing Yu Nian] To be precise, it is a comedy of ancient costumes and machinations, but it is not an award-winning subject in itself.
Besides, I have already won the Best Actor in Magnolia once. If I win the second Best Actor Award, I must produce a work that convinces everyone."
"Is that so?" Reba looked regretful, not knowing I thought she was shortlisted for Magnolia.
Gu Wei didn’t think it was a big deal. He had already won the Magnolia Emperor with the [Nirvana in Fire], so he was in a good mood. It would be great if he could win it, but if he couldn’t win it. It doesn’t matter.
With the popularity of [Qing Yu Nian] this year, although Magnolia is unlikely, the Golden Eagle Award in October will most likely be his.
The awards are highly commercialized, and the most popular actor award is based on audience voting. With Gu Wei's fame and popularity, it is difficult not to win the award as long as there are shortlisted works.
"Are you still going to the award ceremony next month?" Reba asked again.
“Of course I went~
[Qing Yu Nian] is a drama produced by [Wei Ming Xia], and I was nominated for Best Actor, how could I not go.
Besides, [Qing Yu Nian 2] will start filming in the second half of the year, so this is also an opportunity for publicity.”
The recent broadcast of “Only Thirty” has become a hit.
This TV series about the dilemmas and challenges of three 30-year-old women in urban life has successfully aroused widespread social resonance, especially strong responses from female audiences.
The TV series depicts women at different stages of life, facing the choices of life and love, career and life. It is a portrayal of the lives of contemporary 30+ women and has won the love of the majority of female audiences.
The three heroines Jiang Shuying, Tong Yao, and Mao Xiaotong also became very popular because of this drama.
However, what is a little embarrassing is that it is clear that the heroine is Jiang Shuying, but after the TV series was aired, it was obvious that Tong Yao got the biggest bonus.
Wang Manni, played by Jiang Shuying, has become the least popular of the three heroines.
The TV series became popular, and netizens revealed that Tong Liya once refused to play the role of "Gu Jia".
Some fans feel pity for their sister, while many netizens are glad that she is not Tong Liya and feel that she cannot play the role of "Gu Jia".
“.Why did Tong Liya reject the script of [Thirty Only] in the first place? This drama is obviously very good.”
Reba is also following this drama recently and will come back from filming in the evening , she would watch dramas in the living room when she had nothing to do.
Gu Wei usually works beside her and sometimes watches with her.
"During preparation, the main character of this drama was "Wang Manni".
There is a high probability that Tong Liya will not be inferior to Jiang Shuying."
Gu Weikan He explained without looking up from the laptop in front of him.
"What a pity, "Gu Jia" is much more popular than "Wang Manni" now," Reba muttered.
At this time, Gu Wei finished replying to an email, turned his attention away from the computer, and looked at Reba with a smile.
"Actually, there is another guess~
Do you know who Tong Liya's husband is?"
"Chen Sicheng~" Reba said matter-of-factly.
Gu Wei smiled and said: "As far as I know, Director Chen is a very playful person, and he has not changed even after getting married.
There have been news of his cheating in recent years.< br>
I think Tong Liya didn't want to play "Gu Jia" because she had a husband who also cheated on her.
I’m afraid that after the show airs, the audience will elevate the character to me.”
“Sister Yaya is so beautiful, but her husband cheats on her, what a scumbag! "Reba frowned slightly, obviously she had heard about Director Chen's romantic affair.
"Do you know Tong Liya, so you want to fight for her? "
"I don't know her, but we are both from the frontier. Why don't you say a few words for her?
Men are not good at all."
As she spoke, Reba glanced at Gu Wei and snorted, then turned back to continue watching the show.
Gu Wei was a little confused, he was innocent.
Compared with the TV drama market that has been booming since the beginning of the year, the movie market is very pitiful.
On July 20, movie theaters across the country resumed normal operations. [Zootopia] and other classic movies were re-released, but it was a pity that the box office was very small
On the 24th, the Hollywood blockbusters [Bleeding Warriors] and [Dolit's Bizarre Adventure] were released, and they still hit the streets.
The box office of [Blood Warrior] in the first week was only a pitiful 19.58 million, and in the second week, the single-day box office was only a little over 3 million.
You must know that the starring role of this movie is the famous "Family Man" Vin Diesel.
His [Fast and Furious] series of movies have a very high influence in China. Both [Fast 7] and [Fast 8] have received box office results of more than 2 billion, and the total box office of the series has exceeded 8 billion. RMB.
[Dolittle's Bizarre Adventure] wasn't much better, with 36.35 million in its first week and a predicted box office of 150 million.
Adapted from the children's literature work of the same name by the famous British writer Hugh Lofting, starring Robert Downey Jr. and voiced by Dutch brother (dog), it is incredible that it only has such a box office.
Even the popularity of Iron Man cannot save this movie.
On the 31st of the month, the movie "Jojo's Fantasy World" starring the widowed sister will be released.
This film was shortlisted for many awards at the beginning of this year, including the Oscar, Golden Globe Award, Directors Guild of America Award, British Academy Film Award, etc.
However, it was of no use. It was 5.32 million in the first week, and the total box office was hardly less than 20 million.
As most people expected, the coronavirus has had a huge impact on the film industry, and even when movie theaters resumed operations, the market was still cold.
【A huge crowd】The crew.
Gu Wei was wearing a straight suit, holding a cigarette in his hand and looking at his ex-girlfriend in front of him, who was dressed in workplace attire, counting money.
This scene is the last stop of "Chen Xiaomeng"'s journey to repay her ex-girlfriend after changing her identity.
The ex-girlfriend is played by Zhou Yutong.
This role only has one scene, and he is an office worker. Zhou Yutong’s class style is just right.
After counting the money, Zhou Yutong nodded with a smile and looked Gu Wei up and down.
"Are you an agent?"
Gu Wei looked down at his suit, which looked a bit like a real estate agent, and smiled awkwardly.
"Took on a new play"
"What play?"
"A tragedy~
You said those classmates in our drama club back then, I was the only one who still persisted. Right.
So stick to this.”
Before he finished speaking, he noticed the ring on Zhou Yutong's hand.
“This big diamond ring.”
“The wedding will be held after the Chinese New Year. If you have time then, come.”
Gu Wei was stunned and trembling. He quickly took out all the cash in his wallet and put it in the other person's hand.
Reluctantly smiled: "I wish you happiness"
Then he turned around and left.
Taking a few steps forward, the expression on his face gradually became distorted, and he was about to cry. Zhou Yutong shouted from behind.
“Hey~”
Gu Wei stopped, his expression returned to normal instantly, and he turned to look over.
Zhou Yutong patted himself behind with one arm, in a gesture that looked like a hug.
Gu Wei's eyes lit up, he ran back, held the other person's face and kissed him.
"What are you doing!"
"You're not"
Gu Wei made a hugging gesture.
“I mean there are footprints on your back!”
Gu Wei smiled reluctantly: "I just finished shooting the fight scene"
He turned around with a sad look on his face and ran away.
“The drama queen is here.”
“Click! Passed!” came the director’s voice, and Zhou Yutong relaxed in the venue.
She walked up to Gu Wei, with a guilty look on her face: "Teacher Gu Wei, I'm sorry, you failed several times because of my relationship, which made it difficult for you to reshoot with me."
The scene just now was very simple, with only two or three lines. However, when Gu Wei rushed over to kiss her, she always failed to push Gu Wei away in time, causing this simple scene to go NG several times.
It's not that she can't act, it's just that Gu Wei's temptation is too great, and NG is exactly what Zhou Yutong wants. Not everyone has the opportunity to kiss Gu Wei.
Gu Wei smiled: "It doesn't matter, it's normal to be NG in filming, and your performance has gotten better and better.
I also want to thank you for not being too dissatisfied with the lack of roles."< br>
“How could it be possible? Even if there is only one scene in Teacher Gu Wei’s play, there will be many people rushing to participate.
And although there is only one scene, I think the ex-girlfriend scene is very interesting. It will definitely leave a deep impression on the audience after the movie is released."
"That's fine if you think so, and don't call me teacher. , no need to be so polite."
Zhou Yutong blinked his eyes and asked tentatively: "Brother Wei, can I add you on WeChat? "
"No problem~"
As he spoke, Gu Wei took the mobile phone from his assistant and added Zhou Yutong as a friend.
Zhou Yutong was extremely happy to get what she wanted. She was done with just one scene, and with Gu Wei's WeChat message, it was a worthwhile trip.
By the way, there were also several kisses with Gu Wei. This day's filming was so worth it.
Ignoring Zhou Yutong, who was immersed in the joy of being the only son in his own world, Gu Wei walked to the rest area and sat down.
“Does that little beauty have sweet lips?” Reba, who had been sitting here waiting for the show, asked jokingly.
She was watching the scene just now.
"What? Is the other party NG? Reba, you are unprofessional~"
Gu Wei spread his hands.
While the two were chatting, Gu Wei's cell phone rang.
Took it out and looked at it. It was a call from Yang Liwen.
Just pick it up.
"Hello~"
On the other end of the phone, Yang Liwen quickly explained the purpose of the call. Due to the coldness of the entire domestic film market since the 20th, the company also had concerns about the upcoming release of "Zhou Chu Removes Three Evils" Suspect.
She asked Gu Wei if he wanted to cancel the schedule and change it to another time.
“.It’s within my expectation, don’t worry too much.
I expect that the official side will soon issue some policy documents to encourage movie viewing.
Moreover, our movies themselves are designed to heat up the market, so-called "rescue films."
If you turn around and run away when you see something is wrong, what will the film bureau say?
And I have confidence in my movie. The company will just do the online promotion as planned.”
After hanging up the phone, Reba’s expression changed when she heard the call.
“You really don’t think about changing the schedule? ”
"I made it very clear on the phone just now, I am confident!"
"But."
Before Reba finished speaking, Gu Wei interrupted her.
“No buts, the results of [Zhou Chu’s Elimination of Three Evils] will definitely not be bad, because this is my Gu Wei’s movie!”
Gu Wei said word by word, enthusiastically Ba looked at his firm eyes, and the worry in her heart faded a lot.
'Maybe he can really create miracles. After all, creating a box office legend is more difficult for others than reaching the sky, but for Gu Wei it is as easy as drinking water and eating.'
Reba likes Gu Wei, except for everyone External factors, and the domineering attitude the other party occasionally showed was one of the reasons for her obsession.
“What are you going to do?” Reba asked.
“Nothing else to do, everything is business as usual.
Due to the general environment, it is impossible for the road show to run, and the premiere cannot be held either.
The main venue for movie promotion is online."
Speaking of this, Gu Wei thought for a while.
"Before the movie is released, I will hold a few live broadcasts on Douyin to help promote it.
I believe that my influence on Douyin will bring a lot of popularity to the movie.”
Gu Wei’s Douyin fans have exceeded 100 million, making him the personal Douyin account with the largest number of fans. .
He doesn't usually post many short videos, but each video receives very high comments and likes.
(End of this chapter)