Chapter 193 Role Assignment
I am not allowed to write anything about coal. I don’t understand why, so I changed it several times
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""Painted Skin"?"< br>
Everyone was a little surprised. When they were about to ask, they found that Zhang Chen took out a piece of paper and started writing on it.
Is this going to be created on the spot?
Of course it is created on the spot.
Essential skills for the reborn.
How can you show off if you don’t do this?
Besides, it’s not difficult at all.
Creation = reference = copy
Isn’t it not difficult?
It’s just, Ning Ying, I’m sorry.
"Painted Skin" seems to be the only work produced by Ningxia Film Studio. It was created ruthlessly by Zhang Chen, and Ning Ying is doomed to decline.
"Painted Skin" was completed quickly.
Of course, what he wrote couldn't be a complete script, just a summary of the story.
The specific details will be completed by the screenwriting team at that time.
The screenwriting team of Star Entertainment is very large, including chief screenwriter, episode screenwriter, plot and action screenwriter, line screenwriter, data collection screenwriter assistant...
Clear division of labor and seamless cooperation.
With a summary in their hands, it can become flesh and blood in a few days.
Zhang Chen searched his memory and found that there were many movies about Journey to the West, but few of them were close to the present one.
Not to mention Fengshen, the special effects involved are simply not possible in this era.
Only "Painted Skin" is based on "Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio". People are familiar with the story itself, which has a mass base.
And it’s recent enough.
"Painted Skin" could be successful in the original time and space, but there is no reason why it cannot be successful here.
Although I cannot believe all the announcements from my previous life about how well "Painted Skin" sold, but as long as a second part can be made, it means that the first part must have made money.
Not less money.
The synopsis of the story was not long, just over 2,000 words. Ning Hao read it quickly and passed it around to Dong Jianqiang, followed by Chen Xi.
Not waiting for Chen Xi to finish reading, Ning Hao couldn't help but ask: "Did you change the subject of the painting from a ghost to a demon?"
"Yes, otherwise it won't pass the review. ”
"Is it okay for a demon?"
"Not necessarily, but it should be possible to find someone with high energy to endorse it."
Looking at everyone's expressions, Zhang Chen continued: "I I’m going to look for China Film or Shanghai Film.”
In my impression, the original story of "Painted Skin" seemed to be about catching monsters, not a love story at all. Later, the script failed to pass the review, and the producer had no choice but to change it in the end. It has become a romance film disguised as a monster.
In fact, it is a variation of two women fighting for their husbands, except that one of them turns into a monster.
This era is still too conservative.
The ten seconds of painting effects in the original version of "Painted Skin" were blown away.
Nothing to fear, just a bunch of squirming bugs.
Actually, changing this to psychological horror might be more successful.
But thinking about it, Zhang Chen didn’t do that either.
The success of the original version in 2008 shows that it is in line with the aesthetics and cognition of this era. If Zhang Chen changes it randomly, he may lose more than he gains.
The reborn are not omnipotent.
For example, if he is asked to film "The Wandering Earth" now, he will definitely rush to his grandma's house.
Chen Xi revealed the secret in one sentence: "Isn't this the love triangle between Xiao Wei, Wang Sheng and Pei Rong?"
"Bingo, you are right, it is a love triangle. , but we put on a magical cloak.”
"Why don't you make it more exciting, like a battle between monsters and monsters? Wouldn't that be more fun?"
Do you think I don't understand movies?
Actually, you don’t understand censorship.
Of course Zhang Chen knew it would look better that way, but he didn’t dare.
At this stage, there are works of the same type in Hong Kong, but this is the first time in the Mainland. There is no problem in saying that "Painted Skin" is just a side project.
The production of this thing is estimated to cost 100 million. He was very upset when a chapter of his novel was banned. If a big production of 100 million was banned, he would cry to death.
The reason why I wanted to recruit Shanghai Film Academy was because of this. Shanghai Film Academy is famous for its love of experimentation.
Many firsts were made by them:
The first color opera film "Butterfly Lovers";
The first military feature film "Northern and Southern Wars";
The first children's film "The Feathered Letter" to win an award at an international film festival;
A science fiction feature film "Death Light on the Coral Island";
The first film to win a Guinness World Record The film "Love in Lushan Mountain";
The first film to win an international award after the reform and opening up, "Old Stories in the South of the City";
The first film "Crash Landing" produced using digital super technology;< br>
"The Countess", the first true co-production in New China;
Yan Zhongfang, the first Chinese filmmaker to win an Academy Award for Technology, are all related to Shanghai Film.
With so many firsts, I guess they are also willing to try the first fantasy-themed blockbuster.
With the endorsement of this giant, plus China Film, it should be able to pass the review.
“I still think the script is a bit too simple.” Ning Hao expressed his opinion.
"Simple is right. Have you noticed that the plots of Zhang Yimou's two current blockbusters are very simple, especially "Hero", which cannot be described simply, it is simply thin."
Ning Hao nodded.
“Blockbusters must be simple. Blockbusters are different from small and medium-cost movies. Small and medium-cost movies have insufficient budgets, so they can only rely on plot to win, and use all kinds of imagination on script conflicts.
But blockbusters It’s different. To a large extent, blockbusters sell special effects, scenes, and shock...
Too complex will cause a dislocation of experience for the audience, and will virtually reduce the effect that the scenes and special effects are trying to achieve, so blockbusters cannot It’s complicated and can only tell the simplest story..."
This concept is actually correct, but it is not convincing at this stage because there is no negative teaching material.
But it doesn't matter, everyone is used to believing in Zhang Chen's vision. If he says it is right, then it is right.
"As for the role, who are you planning to cast?" Dong Jianqiang is more curious about this. Since you are making a blockbuster, you must hire big-name actors, otherwise how can you show your bigness.
Zhang Chen had already made a plan in his mind: "Xiao Wei, the vixen, is looking for Fan Binbin to play the role. Wang Sheng is the key to the fight between the two women for husbands. We must find a handsome guy. I think Leader Huang is good. As for Pei Rong, what about Mr. Zhou?" How? "
Zhang Chen did not use the original cast.
He had never thought that the vixen played by Mr. Zhou was so charming, and the appearance of Mr. Zhou had nothing to do with the charm.
It’s just that among the top tier, there aren’t many who can master this role, and even fewer who can play opposite her. Zhao Yanzi can barely count as one.
As for double ice, it was not even on the table at that time.
Sidan Shuangbing is just a hype. In terms of status, the difference is not even a little bit.
Even in Sidanli, the status is very different.
In terms of business ability, no one else can beat Mr. Zhou.
Zhang Chen has always felt that Fan Binbin is very suitable for the role of Xiao Wei. He is pretty enough and has the right temperament. The key is that she also played Su Daji later, and it was very successful.
This is a success story.
As for Chen Kun's Wang Sheng, Zhang Chen has never liked Chen Kun as an actor. It's not because of his character or anything, but simply because he doesn't like his temperament. He's too melancholy and lacks masculinity.
Similar to him is Hu Bing, the watchman with a handsome face.
In comparison, he prefers Leader Huang.
There is no doubt that he is handsome. This was how he got into Nortel.
It’s also very sunny, but a bit upright.
In Shi Hang’s words: always showing that meaningful yet meaningless smile.
But it’s still okay when you’re not smiling.
The acting skills are also online, as shown in "Emperor of the Han Dynasty" and "Partners", although the performance is a bit unstable.
Some people say that he can make money lying down instead of standing. He typically does one movie and takes three breaks.
But Zhang Chen didn’t think so. He simply couldn’t find that point.
When you meet a director who can teach acting, such as Chen Kexin, he can contribute 120% of his acting skills.
But Zhang Chen himself was not sure whether he could also stimulate Master Huang's state.
As for replacing Zhao Yanzi, there is nothing to say. I believe everyone does not hate her.
How much I liked Xiao Yanzi at first, but how much I hated Zhao Buffett later.
Actually, Zhang Chen, the master of Yonghuang, has a selfish motive.
Because in the previous life, "Painted Skin" was the first blockbuster film in which a mainland actor played the leading role.
After this movie, people finally realized that young people from the mainland can also take the leading role on their own.
This has ushered in the spring of niche students in the Mainland.
Before this, they were miserable.
Original empty, before 2008, mainland young people could only play soy sauce in various large-scale productions and provide supporting work for second- and third-tier artists from Hong Kong and Taiwan.
This is because of the CEPA agreement.
CEPA stipulates that at least one-third of the actors in a co-production must be from the Mainland, so at least one of the male and female protagonists must come from the mainland.
The male actor is the foundation, so the mainland actors are basically female actors.
This is also why so many female artists can line up to go to Hong Kong for gold plating, because the heroine must be a mainlander.
But at the same time, the mainland students were unlucky.
They have lost the opportunity to participate in large-scale productions and can only provide supporting roles for Hong Kong and Taiwan artists, or play leading roles in small-budget art films.
The embarrassing situation of mainland niche students is due to CEPA, but it is not only due to CEPA, it is also related to the collaboration between Hong Kong and Taiwan forces to suppress mainland artists.
Wu Yusen is the best example.
He once called Yanzi and said that you are an actress that I admire very much. After coaxing you over, he found out that you were acting as a co-star for Lin Zhilin.
Please, what kind of celebrity is Lin Zhilin? She is just a model. Before this, she had some shitty works.
As a result, Zhao Yanzi, who was famous throughout Asia, actually matched her, and her fame suddenly rose.
The same examples include Liu Ye and Ethan Juan.
He also blatantly suggested to other Hong Kong directors to use mainland actors as vases and supporting roles in the play, and let Hong Kong and Taiwan actors play the leading roles.
When Chen Jiashang's movie "Painted Skin" was criticized by Wu Yusen for reusing mainland actors, he said that now mainland actors account for the mainstream of movies, and you bear the main responsibility.
Still responsible?
Take responsibility for your sister!
Zhang Chen must not let this situation happen again if he lives his life again.
So he wanted to advance the process so that young students from the mainland would no longer suffer from this cowardice.
Zhang Chen was still immersed in his own imagination, Chen Xi raised his hand: "I think there are also roles for the demon hunter and the little bird spirit?"
Yes, Zhang Chen is in this movie The monster hunter and the bird spirit have been added. To be precise, these two characters from "Painted Skin 2" have been moved over.
He really felt that the lizard spirit in the original "Painted Skin" was not interesting. He had no role except to dig out Xiao Wei's heart and have a crush on her.
Changing to a bird spirit can extend a lot of things.
For example, its relationship with Xiao Wei can be designed to be that of a green snake and a white snake.
Another example is the relationship between it and the monster hunter, which can also be extended.
Zhang Chen plans to shoot a trilogy.
In the first part, Xiao Wei fell in love with Wang Sheng, and finally understood the true meaning of love, and was willing to leave and cultivate to save Wang Sheng.
The second part is a prequel, describing the acquaintance process between Xiao Wei and the little bird spirit, and how Xiao Wei changed from a heart-eating fairy to yearning for human love.
The third part closely follows the plot of the first part, telling how Xiao Wei was chased by her former enemies after she lost her martial arts skills, and how the little bird spirit protected her.
Listening to Zhang Chen’s story, the eyes of several people became brighter and brighter.
A trilogy is great, so Star Entertainment will have two series.
Zhang Chen also wants to describe the demon hunter in detail, which is also a very critical role.
The universe of "Liao Zhai" can be fully expanded in the later period, and the monster hunter is a clue-like character who can connect the entire "Liao Zhai" story together.
This is a big IP.
Zhang Chen was about to elaborate, but Chen Xi suddenly interrupted him.
"Director Zhang, can Yang Xiaomi play the role of this little bird spirit?"
?
Chen Xi, do you have a long-lost sister named Yang Xiaomi?
Why are you so eager to give her wealth?
Seeing that Zhang Chen didn't speak, Chen Xi begged: "Can you do it? We promised to compensate her for the "Manslaughter" thing last time."
Zhang Chen was a little speechless, but looking at Chen Xi She looks very insistent, and the role of Little Bird Spirit belongs to Yang Xiaomi, so there is no harm in giving it to her.
“Okay, then compensate her.”
Seeing Zhang Chen agree, Chen Xi immediately smiled and poured water and tea diligently.
“There’s really nothing we can do about you~”
I don’t know what kind of ecstasy soup Yang Xiaomi poured into Chen Xi to have such a good effect.
(End of this chapter)