Chapter 203 Candidates for "Hurricane Rescue"
Brian, Lao Chen, Ali, Leng Feng~
Four people, four lines...
Zhang Chen finished speaking, Everyone looked at each other.
In 2005, Marvel had not yet risen, and there was no concept of a movie universe around the world.
But the agent universe proposed by Zhang Chen is indeed very attractive.
Each character can be an independent series. What kind of concept is this? This is simply a gold mine.
Among the people, only Ning Hao has a little understanding of this aspect.
Because Zhang Chen originally planned to do this for "Dark Invasion" at that time. Juno and Xia La in it were planning to make personal stories, but later the plan was aborted because of Che Xiao's disappearance.
Of all the people, Tung Chien-keung is the most interested in this movie universe project.
"Then which one are we going to shoot first?"
According to what Zhang Chen just said, it must be one of "Hurricane Rescue" and "Sanctioned Agent".
Zhang Chen didn't answer and asked instead: "What do you think?"
Everyone looked at me and I looked at you, they didn't know how to choose.
"I heard that what you were talking about with Mr. Chen Daoming yesterday was "Sanctioned Agents"?" Chen Xi raised his hand tentatively.
Zhang Chen nodded: "Indeed, at that time I only had the story of "Sanctioned Agent" in my mind, and I happened to think that Mr. Chen Daoming was quite suitable. His scholarly temperament was quite similar to that of Lao Chen, including Lao Chen. I named him after him.”
“Does Chen agree?”
“Not yet, but he is a bit interested, but he is worried that he can’t perform this kind of action. "
Dong Jianqiang: "I have this worry too."
Zhang Chen shook his head indifferently: "It's okay, there aren't that many intense action scenes in the film I designed. Sometimes we use guns, and sometimes we fight hand-to-hand. Even the scenes of hand-to-hand fighting can be done through editing. As for jumping off buildings and bridges, they won’t happen.”
"Oh, if that's the case, then Daoming Chen is indeed suitable. Just the news that he is filming an action movie is worth at least 20 million at the box office."
Chen Daoming's national popularity is very high.
Many viewers like him very much.
Although people may not necessarily support the movies he makes, many people must be curious about the action movies he makes and want to see them.
Ning Hao expressed a different view: "But I think the story of "Hurricane Rescue" is better. The character of Brian is too subversive. Before this, there has never been a positive character with this setting, but This is exactly what it is, this is what an agent should be like.”
"Yes, yes, I feel the same way, that kind of indifference to human life, everything only serves one's own purpose. If I had a father like this, I would die happily."
Speaking of this , Chen Xi was also a little excited.
"I also think Hurricane Rescue is better..." Zhang Chen also expressed his opinion: "I have already said that if you want to teach them how to make spy movies, it is best to find one with the most unique characteristics. "
"Okay, let's film "Hurricane Rescue", Dong Jianqiang agreed.
"It's a pity that "Painted Skin", if it could be made, would definitely be more sensational than "Taken"."
There are no oriental fantasy-themed movies in China so far, and costume films are all historical dramas.
Everyone was also a little sad. Zhang Chen had already told them that "Painted Skin" might not pass the review. Everyone felt it was a pity.
"Wait a minute, maybe after the success of "Hurricane Rescue", "Painted Skin" can be launched."
Zhang Chen actually has his own ideas, but now everything is just a matter of time. It is a possibility, and we will know whether it is feasible after discussing it.
Everyone did not doubt his presence and continued to discuss "Hurricane Rescue".
"You are going to cast Director Chen for the role of Chen in "Agent", but who are you going to cast for Brian in "Taken"?"
The male protagonist can be said to be the soul of the entire film and cannot be missed.
Hearing this, Zhang Chen wrote a name on the whiteboard - Liang Jiahui.
Everyone was a little surprised when they saw this name. They originally thought he would be an action star, but they didn't expect him to be an opera actor.
But thinking about Chen Daoming, I felt relieved again.
Yes, Zhang Chen said that all action scenes can be completed through editing, so it makes sense to find an experienced actor who is good at writing and acting.
Zhang Chen didn't have so many other thoughts. He simply liked this actor.
Lao Liang is his favorite actor, bar none.
This man is not only good at acting, but also has a good outlook on life.
Hong Kong artists have more or less dirty information, but Lao Liang does not have it, and the other one who does not has it is Lai Ming.
Zhang Chen, an actor with such positive energy, has long wanted to collaborate.
No one said anything, except Dong Jianqiang who had different opinions.
He thought for a while before speaking: "First of all, let me make it clear that I also like Liang Jiahui's The Thousand Faces of Best Actor. I love watching all his movies.
But as a person, I General manager, you must consider the problem from the market perspective. Liang Jiahui is undoubtedly a strong actor, but what is a strong actor? He has good acting skills, but it is recognized that he is not popular.
With him, I don't know the quality of the drama. Worried, but I'm worried about the box office
Zhang Chen, I don’t want to interfere with your casting, but would you consider using some influential actors, such as Cheng Long or Jet Li..."
After Dong Jianqiang finished speaking, he looked at Zhang Chen, and everyone also Thoughtful.
What Manager Dong said seems to make sense. Compared with Cheng Long, Liang Jiahui is indeed far behind in terms of box office appeal.
Cheng Long is an international star. His works have been on the street for two years, but his popularity is still there.
His works have international influence.
It can be said that as long as Cheng Long participates, at least there will be no need to worry about the film's overseas distribution.
Zhang Chen shook his head: "Cheng Long can't do it. His personal style is too strong and doesn't fit the role at all." Zhang Chen didn't say anything else. In Cheng Long's movies, no matter who is the Directors will all be considered to be Jackie Chan's works.
The director is just a tool man in Cheng Long’s movie, and Zhang Chen doesn’t want to be a tool man himself.
He is the leader of this movie, okay?
"Indeed, Cheng Long is not suitable. His style has been finalized. As long as people see his face, they will unconsciously think of acrobatic martial arts. This has formed a conditioned reflex.
But our film The fighting style of "Hurricane Rescue" is minimalist, and the audience will feel torn." Ning Hao also agreed.
This principle is actually very simple, just think about it for a moment.
Furthermore, later generation Cheng Long actually filmed a similar film called "The Battle of England", which was not outstanding.
"British Showdown" and "Shinjuku Incident" are both non-Cheng Long movies, but their box office performance was not very good.
Seeing the two people's objections, Dong Jianqiang didn't give up: "What about Jet Li?"
This time Ning Hao didn't say anything, but Zhang Chen shook his head: "Jet Li is too expensive. His salary is based on Hollywood salary. Calculated, we simply can't afford it, and most of the fighting scenes in "Taken" are about guns and not much fisting. In Jet Li's movies, his fans only watch fisting fights. There are not enough fighting scenes, so they will fight. The negative reviews..."
Zhang Chen doesn’t want to follow the same path as the "Report of the Name".
That's what happened with "The Film". It used Jet Li and was promoted by Jet Li. The audience thought it was a Jet Li-style movie.
But after looking at it, I realized that that was not the case at all.
Jet Li doesn't have many fighting scenes in it.
Isn’t this a lie?
Angry fans gave it low scores one after another, and then the reputation of "The Letter of Contribution" collapsed.
Do you blame the movie fans?
Of course I don’t complain.
Movie fans are here for Jet Li, but if you feed people shit, it would be strange if they don't scold you.
Tung Chien-keung was not angry when the two candidates he proposed were rejected one after another.
Xingchen Entertainment is a new company and there are not so many twists and turns. He knows that everyone is just talking about matters.
"Just follow my suggestion, Haozi, when will your "Stone" be launched?" Zhang Chen suddenly changed the subject.
"I was just about to tell you about this. I don't want to wait for "Dark 2" to be released. I want to start the movie as soon as possible in the next two days."
The box office success of "Dark 2" is a foregone conclusion, and there cannot be any big surprises.
Ning Hao wanted to start filming in advance. The crew for "Stone" was already complete, and all preparations were completed, and he was just waiting to start filming.
"Okay, you can set the time yourself, but before you leave, help me do one thing..."
"What?"
"Help me make an appointment with your guy The sponsor came out to meet.”
"The starry Lu Zheng?"
Zhang Chen nodded: "Yes."
Ning Hao opened his mouth in surprise: "You want to sell him the role of your daughter?"
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Zhang Chen continued to nod: "I have this idea, but it's not just that, there are other things to talk about..."
Dong Jianqiang next to him was a little unsure: "Isn't this bad for you?"
Zhang Chen laughed out loud: "What's wrong with that? My daughter's role is not that important. She is just a tool. Even if it is given to a newcomer who has just graduated, she can easily control it. If he can afford the price, there is no harm in giving it to him. Besides, I also want him to help clear up the matter of "Painted Skin" passing review."
"Can he decide to pass review?" Dong Jianqiang seemed to have discovered a new world.
“He can’t, but that Jing Tian might be able to.”
Ning Hao also had a look of disbelief, as if the Jing Tian Zhang Chen mentioned was not the Jing Tian he knew at all.
“Let’s give it a try, there’s nothing to lose anyway.
I just heard that his family has a lot of energy. "
Everyone present here is full of suspicion. The new actor Jing Tian has some connections. They have heard about this.
If nothing else, Xingguangzhuang is famous in the circle. She is famous and rich, but she has only one contracted artist: Jing Tian, which is quite telling.
But her background is high enough to pass the review, which is a bit fantasy.
< br>“Okay, I’ll contact you~”
After talking about the role, Zhang Chen looked at Dong Jianqiang again this time.
"Chen Xi is going to help Ning Hao with the "Stone" team. I still need someone to help me coordinate. You can help me recruit an assistant."
"No problem, What do you want?"
"There is no need to sift through a lot of people. Just help me find someone named Wu Ershan in the circle. He is a commercial man. He is my senior brother and he also graduated from Nortel's directing department. ”
“Okay, no problem.”
Dong Jianqiang didn't ask why he was looking for Wu Ershan. It was none of his business.
There are many favors in the circle.
Zhang Chen is not as fancy as Dong Jianqiang. He simply feels that he needs an assistant director.
And Wu Ershan is obviously a very suitable candidate, China Entertainment's number one tool.
(End of this chapter)