Looking at the text message on his phone.
"Call back when you have time."
Sender: Feng Xiaogang.
Zhang Yuan knew that his next job was coming!
Cleared her throat and planned to call Director Feng back.
But at this moment, Mr. Xing's "standard" Hong Kong voice, which revealed his irritability in his hoarse voice, came next to him.
“Hey, did you make a mistake?”
“You should have told me if you couldn’t come.”
“I’m very annoyed that it’s like this now. ”
“Okay, okay, hang up.”
"Hmph!"
Master Xing was also on the phone, and from what he heard, he seemed to be troubled by something.
He held the phone and did not make a call. Instead, he turned his ear and used his strong ear power to pay attention to the movements of Master Xing.
“Hey, are you free recently?”
“Oh, forget it.”
"Brother, has Li been in Xiangjiang recently?"
"Ah, he's in Vegas, forget it."
Xingye made several phone calls in a row, but his mood was different. Getting lower and lower.
Zhang Yuan chuckled as he listened.
Because he probably guessed what happened.
Most excellent works, whether novels or movies, always have an impressive beginning.
Speaking of the general trend of the world, if we divide for a long time, we must unite, and if we unite for a long time, we must divide... "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms".
When the false becomes true, the true is also false. Inaction is everywhere and there is nothing... "A Dream of Red Mansions".
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times... "A Tale of Two Cities".
Not to mention traditional literature, the same is true for online novels.
The power of fighting, three stages!
It hurts, it hurts, my head hurts.
Heaven and earth are unkind and regard all things as stupid dogs.
……
This is true for novels, and it is also true for movies.
The earth-shattering robbery at the beginning of "The Dark Knight."
The wedding at the beginning of "The Godfather".
The horse-drawn train in "Let the Bullets Fly".
In short, for a good work, the beginning is very important.
Sing Ye knows this well. The audience is sitting in the theater, the surrounding lights are dimming, and the screen is gradually lighting up.
The next ten minutes, or even five minutes, can determine 50% of a movie's perception in the audience's mind!
You must firmly capture the audience's attention in order to gain the upper hand and arouse the audience's interest.
Just like a cross talk performance, the opening performance is very important.
If the venue is not warmed up, that is, as the old saying goes, it is "stuck" and the audience's emotions are not aroused, then the next few performances will be very difficult.
The same goes for the movie "Kung Fu". It starts simple and clear, and then leads to an impressive drama.
This is the first appearance of Brother Chen, the leader of the Ax Gang played by Zhang Yuan, and he helped the police deal with the troublesome boss of the Crocodile Gang.
Master Xing has a good idea and a good plot design, and he knows what the audience likes to watch.
Star!
As the saying goes, a familiar face is a treasure.
So he planned to find a close friend in the industry to play the role of the leader of the Crocodile Gang.
At first, he was looking for his acquaintance, Wang Jing.
This person originally agreed to come and perform for a day or two.
But at this stage, Lao Wang received a movie and had to serve as screenwriter, producer and producer.
I am busy writing the script now and can’t run away at all.
Logically speaking, let it go and help your friends first.
But this drama really doesn't work because the person who hired him is named Yang Dengkui.
Yes, it’s Lao Dengtou.
Zhang Yuan's previous film "A Chinese Ghost Story" was also Lao Deng's film.
And the name of this play is "The Best in the World"!
This drama brings together four beauties, Michelle Ye, Huang Shengyi, Gao Yuanyuan and Chen Yirong, who are at their peak of beauty.
Among the male actors, Huo Jianhua also appears, which is extremely pleasing to the eye.
After Huang Shengyi finished filming "Kung Fu", he should be able to seamlessly transition into this drama.
And in this way, Zhang Yuan also understood why Huang Shengyi would take part in Wang Jing's drama. This could be regarded as Director Wang's apology for this matter.
Wang Jing couldn't afford to offend this Tiandao League boss, and besides, he was still his sponsor, so he had to rush to work.
He is a famous "quick shooter" in Xiangjiang.
When filming "The Tricky Expert", the Xiang brothers only gave him a title, plus the two actors Xing Ye and Hua Ge.
And told him clearly that the film has been sold and will be released during the Spring Festival.
If you can’t get in, you have to figure it out yourself.
Wang Jing looked at the calendar. It was the end of December, but he didn't even have a script.
What’s the result?
We started filming within a week, writing the script and filming at the same time. In the end, it was not only released during the Spring Festival, but also sold for more than 30 million Hong Kong dollars.
Wang Jing is probably the only one in the world who can complete this task.
Yang Dengkui and the Xiang brothers are similar in composition, and they do very different things.
I just said...
"Make a martial arts film, you take the lead, I will pay for it."
It's over.
Then this "No. 1 in the World" broke several records.
The radio and television review approved the launch and sale of the film on the same day.
Domestic distribution completed in three days.
Overseas distribution completed within seven days.
Breaking the price record for martial arts movies purchased by TV stations in Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Guangdong and Liaoning.
Many film and television practitioners in Lao Hong Kong say that during the Great Depression of Hong Kong Film and Television, it was Wang Jing who worked every day so that everyone could eat.
So no matter how many bad movies he makes, people will never scold him.
He is a genius.
But no matter what, now that he can't come, it is a troublesome thing for Master Xing.
Zhang Yuan lowered his head and thought for a while, then stepped forward.
"Master Xing, you have troubles."
"You're not going to eat." Seeing him step forward, Zhou Xingchi put away his ferocious expression because of his worries. .
“I eat less, it’s okay.” Zhang Yuan smiled and lifted Xing Ye’s shoulders.
"What are you doing?" Master Xing was a little cautious when he saw his bright smile.
"I have something to discuss with you."
"No need to discuss additional salary." Mr. Xing replied directly.
Zhang Yuan: ...
I will bite you to death one day!
"That's not the case. If I want to go to another crew in the future, please help me recommend it."
What he wanted to go to was Wang Jing's crew.
But not "The Best in the World".
"That's for the future, let's talk about it later." That's what Master Xing is like. Asking him to do something is like trying to steal his wife. He doesn't have a wife, so he can't do it at all.
“Everyone helps each other.” Zhang Yuan put his face close to his.
“Aren’t you in trouble now?”
"I'll help you solve your troubles, and you'll help me too." "One for one, no one will suffer."
Master Xing thought for a moment, I seem to be the director, and you seem to be actor.
Have you ever talked to a director like this?
Others see me as honest and well-behaved, but you are unique and you negotiate terms with me.
"Do you know what my trouble is now?"
"I know, it's just that I can't find a star to play the role."
Xingye looked at his ears and felt that in the future Stay away from him on the phone, his hearing is too good.
But he thought, I can’t find a suitable candidate, how can you, a young actor, find one?
Two days later.
"Hello, Mr. Xing."
Zhou Xingzhi looked blankly at Feng Xiaogang, who had a sharp mouth and monkey cheeks in front of him, and showed off a pair of bumpy yellow teeth when he was happy.
"How about it, it's okay." Zhang Yuan pushed Master Xing's shoulder with his elbow.
"Okay..." Mr. Xing replied with a smile, and hurriedly welcomed Director Feng to a nearby rest area.
【Received thanks from Zhou Xingchi, acting +1, comedy talent +2! 】
A few people sat down and started laughing and chatting.
Both of these two are China's top leaders, with equal status.
Although Mr. Xing is not sociable, he quickly opened up the topic.
In fact, it is impossible to invite Director Feng based on Zhang Yuan’s face alone.
Even though he had just helped revise the script and passed the review, he also recommended Cao Shangfei to the other party as a consultant and helped design several exciting fight scenes.
But these conditions are still not enough.
But there was another factor that made Director Feng agree to this matter very proudly.
The investors of the two dramas "Kung Fu" and "A World Without Thieves" are both Huayi!
Starting from "Big Shot" in 2001, Director Feng has started a long-term cooperation with the Hua Yi brothers.
He came to make a cameo in another Hua Yi film, just to give Hua Yi face and to please his sponsor.
In addition, the filming of his own movie was about to start, and he thought that if he could use this opportunity to make a guest appearance on the film, wouldn't it be a double benefit?
Just like Jackie Chan's "Glass Bottle" and Xingye's "The King of Comedy" started filming at the same time, the two made guest appearances on each other.
But Director Feng is really overthinking this matter.
But speaking of it, these two directors have one thing in common.
Later, they were all tricked by Hua Yi.
Feng Xiaogang lost the gambling agreement and was compensated more than 200 million.
Xingye's "Journey to the West" did not write the supplementary agreement into the contract, and was "shunned" with nearly 100 million in dividends.
We can be considered brothers in distress.
Later, Mr. Xing also made a bet with another company, and after the failure, he was required to pay more than 800 million yuan.
The two directors have frequently made bad films in their later generations, and they tend to lose their films later in life. This is all caused by the failure of the betting agreement.
"Sister Fan, you're here too." Zhang Yuan saw Xu Fan, who was tall and thin, also walked into the room, and immediately greeted him.
Beside Xu Fan, there was a man with a round head, a medium build, and an average appearance.
"Hello, Xiaogang said you were on the set, so we came to the Magic City to play with you." Xu Fan said beautiful words.
You still come to play with me?
What can we do?
It’s not just to look at your husband.
“Come, let me introduce to you, this is...”
“I know, nice to meet you, Director Zhang.”
“I really like your "The General" "Love to the End" and "Subway to Spring"
This is Zhang Yibai, who is also a director and is especially good at love-themed works.
The later "Year in a Hurry" and "Passing Through Your World" are both his masterpieces.
Also considered the number one person.
Director Feng also brought him here.
"Hello, hello, I often hear Xu Fan talking about you and praising you." This was the first time Director Zhang saw him.
Looking at his pale complexion and skinny sub-health state, he did not look like the high-spirited young man Xu Fan said.
"How much have you changed?" Xu Fan also noticed that something was wrong with him.
"This is my role, just for filming..."
After explaining to the old lady, Xu Fan nodded vigorously.
Okay, you are right to be so careful.
She had always been optimistic about Zhang Yuan, and now that she thought about it, she really was right about the right person.
"You guys chat first, I'm going to buy some fruits and snacks." Zhang Yuan left as an excuse.
There are three directors and one famous actor at the table. They are all seniors. If there is any PY transaction, it would not be appropriate for me to be there.
Besides, he has other things to deal with.
He called and swayed people, and Director Feng was not the only one he swayed.
There is another person arriving soon, and I have to pick him up.
Arriving at the gate of Chedun Film and Television Base, as soon as I stood still, I saw a tall figure from a distance, but he walked with the stride of a dragon and a tiger.
This is none other than Huang Julong, a martial arts master who I met on the set of "Dragon Movie" and also acted on the set of "A Chinese Ghost Story".
This guy plays Zhuo Bufan in "Dragon" and has a good relationship with Zhang Yuan.
Why did you find him?
It’s not Zhao Zhilin and Shi Xingyu!
He was chased by him and ran away, so he couldn't find a chance to "retaliate" and come back.
However, unlike the last time he dealt with Wu Jing, he brought Huang Julong this time not to ask him to help him fight.
Huang Julong has a characteristic. He mentioned it to Zhang Yuan several times, so he knows it very well.
If the average martial artist admires Hong Kong stars, they will love Bruce Lee just like Master Xing.
But this one is different, he just loves Liang Xiaolong!
He would go to Xiangjiang to work as a military substitute, trying to enter the film and television industry, just because he watched the 1982 version of "Chen Zhen" starring Liang Xiaolong!
In this case, why not be beautiful in adulthood.
Anyway, Liang Xiaolong is on the set and can’t escape.
“Brother, long time no see!”
Huang Julong heard that Zhang Yuan wanted to introduce him to Liang Xiaolong, so he excitedly rushed to the Magic City overnight carrying the train.
Those eyes were bright red.
"Hey, you're not in the right state..." He was just about to step forward for a bear hug, but was stunned.
"You must have overindulged." Huang Julong touched his chin and looked at it.
Damn...you are such an accurate judge of people.
"We who practice martial arts rely entirely on our innate temperament and half-life childlike skills. If we want to achieve great success, we must abstain from sex." He said seriously.
"Then I would rather give up my martial arts." Zhang Yuan also replied seriously.
Huang Julong:...
Lead him to the resting area of the crew. Today Liang Xiaolong only has a scene in the afternoon, so he is idle.
"I'll introduce it to you later." Zhang Yuan said as he walked. When he turned around, the person was gone?
Such a big yellow dragon is gone!
He quickly turned his head and looked forward.
Hearing a squeak, this man was already kneeling in front of Liang Xiaolong, shocking the Fire Cloud Evil God!
Zhang Yuan held his forehead, this was so exciting.
"Uncle Long, this is my friend I mentioned to you."
"He is a loyal fan of yours, and both of you have the word "dragon" in your names, which is very special. It’s fate.”
Only then did Liang Xiaolong react and carefully looked at the young man in front of him.
With a strong frame and strong arms and legs, he looks like a well-trained martial arts expert.
"Master Chen Zhen, accept my bow!" Huang Julong trembled with excitement.
Today I met the only idol in my life!
[Received thanks from Huang Julong, physical strength +5, boxing basics +6, kicking basics +5, martial arts basics +3, knife skills understanding +2! 】
……(End of this chapter)