Chapter 186 Candidates for "Stone"
"The writing is really good, did you write it?"
The questioner was Zhang Guoli. He asked himself that he was an old man in the world, but he had never seen anything like this. script.
The trio of thieves, Brother Dao, Mike, a professional thief from Hong Kong, the security duo Bao Shihong and Sanbao who are chief craftsmen, Four Eyes who follow others, the black-hearted real estate developer Feng Dong, the stubborn factory He grows up with his thoughtful son Xie Xiaomeng...
There are many characters, but each character is vivid.
So many characters interspersed together, all kinds of coincidences, all kinds of funny things.
It was as if there was a thread running through it, weaving their fate together.
This is too demanding for screenwriters.
The screenwriter is like God, arbitrarily programming everyone's destiny.
Similar plots when concentrated into a drama would appear fake and too deliberate, but when concentrated into a comedy, they are just right and can achieve the effect of one plus one being greater than two.
The point is, it's really fun.
Zhang Guoli is astonished!
Don’t be surprised, many people don’t know about the multi-line narrative model unless they are professional screenwriters.
Zhang Chen shook his head: "No, it was written by several screenwriters from our company, and the main writer was his wife..."
Speaking of this, Ning Hao nodded sheepishly.
Feng Xiaogang was stronger than Zhang Guoli and saw the clues: "Did you learn from "Two Smoking Barrels"?"
Ning Hao nodded again.
The college student group is probably the most timely pursuit of advanced techniques in the world. Many of them have read more films than many professional directors.
"Two Smoking Barrels" is actually quite popular in China, but it is only limited to college students. It has been recommended by people on various forums because it has not been officially released in China.
"Who do you want me to guest star on?" Feng Xiaogang asked.
"Director Feng, do you think it's okay? My surname is Feng, so it can be a joke."
Feng Xiaogang laughed dumbly.
“Okay.”
Zhang Guoli gave an idea from the side: “Has anyone chosen the role of Brother Dao? I think you can consider Sun Honglei.”
Zhang Chenxin said Sure enough, someone recommended Sun Honglei.
Liu Huaqiang, played by Sun Honglei, is so popular that when we talk about the villain boss, we will subconsciously think of him.
In later generations, it became a joke that Liu Huaqiang bought melons and Gao Qiqiang sold fish.
"We have a better candidate named Liu Hua, mainly because he has more joy~"
Zhang Chen refused in disguise, and Feng Xiaogang also tried to smooth things over: "Yes, the actor himself It's very important to bring joy. I know Liu Hua, he is really suitable. "Which role do you want Guoli to play?"
Seeing Feng Xiaogang helping to pass the message, Zhang Chen immediately said: "I want Uncle Guoli to play?" Help me play the role of the curator. Is Uncle Guoli available?”
Zhang Guoli smiled and said: "Of course, it's such a good script. If you don't let me act, I have to beg you. It's so fun."
At their level, they are very picky about the script when acting.
Many of the scripts were too similar and not interesting to act in, so I basically stopped taking them.
But "Crazy Stone" really surprised him, and what I just said were really not polite words.
"That's great." Zhang Chen was very happy to have settled the two of them in just a few words.
Feng Xiaogang was still joking next to him: "You have already recruited me and Guoli, so why don't you consider bringing your Uncle Ge and Uncle Dao Ming together?"
Zhang Chen laughed: "Then forget it. Uncle Ge It doesn’t match the aura of this play. I’m afraid that if he comes, it will become a Feng comedy. Uncle Dao Ming is too upright. If I let him play a comedy, people all over the country will scold me.”
Zhang Chen made a joke, and the two of them did not continue the topic. Originally, they just mentioned it casually.
If Ge You is really brought here, maybe it will really be Feng's comedy.
That Zhang Chen must be unhappy.
At this time, Zhang Guoli suddenly said: "Zhang Chen, this...Xie Xiaomeng's role has been decided?"
Seeing Zhang Guoli's tone of voice was hesitant, Zhang Chen asked doubtfully: "Why, Uncle Guoli has a suitable actor?" Recommended? "
Zhang Chen felt even more embarrassed when he said this to Zhang Guoli. He rubbed his hands and didn't know what to say, but Feng Xiaogang next to him understood him.
“He must want to give his Zhang Mo a role.”
Seeing that his old friend had talked about it, Zhang Guoli no longer pretended: “Yes, Zhang Mo has been in the role since he was kicked out of school. It’s not a problem to stay at home every day, so I just wondered if I could...”
So that's it.
"No problem, I think it's appropriate for Brother Mo to come, just let him come." This favor must be sold.
Xie Xiaomeng is not an important character, so I will give it to him.
With Zhang Guoli here, Zhang Mo’s acting skills will definitely be fine.
"Then uncle, thank you."
After agreeing on the roles, the few of them talked about the schedule.
"By the way, our new project has been approved. It's called "Night Banquet". Do you want to participate in it?"
It was Feng Xiaogang who spoke, and this was what he and Zhang Guoli had agreed upon.
If they want to get involved in Zhang Chen's movies, they must use equal resources in exchange.
Who knew that Zhang Chen frowned: ""The Night Banquet"? A costume film?"
He had never seen this movie before, but he only remembered that it seemed to be a costume blockbuster made by Feng Xiaogang following the trend.
After Ang Lee's "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, it suddenly opened the door to period films.
A lot of big directors followed suit and made costume blockbusters.
Zhang Yimou made "Hero".
Poet Chen wrote "The Promise".
Feng Xiaogang produced "The Night Banquet".
Xu Ke is "Seven Swords"...
In those two years, one or two costume blockbusters were released every year, and people were tired of it.
To be honest, the audience is almost tired of watching it.
Feng Xiaogang nodded, quite smug: "The core is "The Revenge of the Prince", and the screenwriter is teacher Qiu Gangjian." Zhang Chen nodded. He knew Qiu Gangjian, a well-known Hong Kong screenwriter, "Ruan Lingyu", "Rouge Button", " "Run to the Angry Sea", "Youth on Fire" and "The Bold Women of the Tang Dynasty" are all his works.
Knowing that Xia Wenxi was worshiped as a goddess on Douyin in later generations because of "The Bold Women of the Tang Dynasty", Zhang Chen checked who the screenwriter was.
But this person writes literary films, and his works are not particularly good at the box office.
It’s strange to say that although the so-called domestic blockbusters at this stage are all claimed to be commercial blockbusters, in Zhang Chen’s view, they are not purely commercial films.
Strictly speaking, it should be regarded as a commercial film, but the core is still an artistic film.
This is true regardless of Zhang Yimou or anyone else.
It’s easy to distinguish whether it’s a purely commercial film or not. Is it any fun?
Feng Xiaogang is also very down-to-earth, and added: "There is a high probability that this area can make money, but it will definitely not be much, and it is incomparable with yours."
Zhang Chen is currently There are only two films released, but they are already well-known as money-printing machines.
Although Star Entertainment has not announced its profits to the outside world, other companies in the industry will definitely analyze it.
"Dark Invasion" cost 2 million and grossed 60 million at the box office.
"Beach" cost 10 million and had a box office of 100 million.
"Dark Invasion 2" was not directed by him, but it is still considered his work. It cost 5 million and has not been released yet, but the box office is conservatively about the same as the previous one.
This kind of revenue ratio is simply impossible in the industry.
Not even one of them loses money, nor can every one be a small cost but a big profit.
"Forget it, I won't get involved. I'm not interested in costume films. But if Uncle Feng is going to make a fashion film anytime, you can let me know and I'll give it a try..."
Posterity He has not paid attention to "The Night Banquet" and does not know whether the film has made a loss or a profit.
I simply won’t participate.
And he always felt that this kind of blockbuster film with literary and artistic attributes was very likely to lose money.
Now the audience has no choice. When he has a choice, this kind of pseudo-blockbuster will be abandoned soon.
Feng Xiaogang didn't expect Zhang Chen to refuse directly, and he didn't have the nerve to say the next words.
At this stage, Zhang Chen’s films are all flavours, and the revenue ratio is too high.
Everyone wants to share the cake.
But so far, Zhang Chen has only released a small share. Most of the time, he only cooperates with theaters. The only other film and television companies that can participate are China Film and Enlight.
The people of Taihe want to be the third one.
I originally thought I would play with you, and you would play with me.
But now that Zhang Chen has refused, he doesn’t know what to say.
Unexpectedly, Zhang Chen said: "The cost of "Stone" is not high, and the remuneration is not much. The two uncles made guest appearances, so I thought I would not give it at all. If you want to invest, Can I take part in one share?”
The two of them were stunned, it was a complete surprise!
Zhang Chen also had a purpose in doing this.
Feng Xiaogang's works are still good. "Assembly" and "If You Are the One" are both good projects. Although "1942" lost money, Zhang Chen feels that the filming was actually good, but the time chosen was too bad, and the publicity of the New Year was difficult. , who wants to see it?
Zhang Chen is not planning to snap up any of these works, but it would be a pity to miss out on them even though he knows he will make money.
Then get involved in investing.
So you need to show kindness.
To put it bluntly, he and Feng Xiaogang have the same idea. I will play with you this time, and you will play with me next time.
...
After coming out of Taihe people, Zhang Chen immediately asked Ning Hao: "Haozi, I gave Xie Xiaomeng's role just now without asking you. Don't blame me in your heart..."
Ning Hao patted him on the shoulder: "How could it be? It's not too late for me to thank you. We got two big names to guest star at once. Xie Xiaomeng, we don't have a suitable candidate anyway, so it's okay to use it as a favor."
Seeing that Ning Hao didn't mind, Zhang Chen was relieved.
He has always advocated respecting directors, not advocating director-centeredness, but directors are indeed very important and cannot be treated simply as tools.
The two returned to the company and informed Dong Jianqiang of the results of today's communication.
Dong Jianqiang also has something to explain.
“Didn’t we send an invitation to Liu Tianwang through Jiahe yesterday? He refused because the schedule was inappropriate.”
Previously, Ning Hao wanted Liu Tianwang to play the international thief Mike after his death. , later generations seemed to think so at the beginning, but later Liu Tianwang had no schedule, so he changed to another artist under his banner.
Ning Hao still has this idea in this life, but unfortunately it still hasn't taken shape.
As for the schedule being inappropriate, this is just an excuse.
In my previous life, I probably didn’t take it seriously and didn’t think “Stone” would be that successful, so I quit acting.
This life is simpler.
Zhang Chen offended Ma Chucheng, and with Liu Tianwang's character of seeking opportunities everywhere, he would definitely not agree to star at this time.
Isn’t that equivalent to taking sides?
King Liu Tian would not make such a mistake.
Everyone also understood Liu Tianwang's concerns: "Since he refused, let's change someone. Haozi, do you have other candidates?"
Ning Hao thought for a while: " Wu Zhenyu.”
“Tsim Sha Tsui Liangkun?”
Think about it, it seems quite suitable.
Wu Zhenyu's neurotic acting style is very eye-catching.
And the character Ni Yongxiao he portrayed last year was a huge hit.
Using him will get more traffic than using Liu Tianwang.
Zhang Chen also has to be quite suitable.
"Okay, I'll ask Jiahe to contact us." Dong Jianqiang held his breath.
At present, Star Entertainment cooperates most with Hong Kong's Jiahe, so it is natural to ask Jiahe for help with this kind of matter.
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The candidate for Four Eyes has not been decided yet. Does anyone have any recommendations?
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(End of this chapter)