Chapter 232: How Did You Do It?
Pick-up man?
Zhang Ke and the others naturally didn't understand what it meant.
However, when Zhang Pu said this at this time, they could understand seventy or eighty percent.
Why did Zhang Pu play Ning Caichen in "A Chinese Ghost Story"?
A big reason is that he "insisted on going his own way" and insisted on replacing Su Sheng, which lost the interests of others.
His pot, his back!
He is willful, and he makes up.
But Li Yunchen had an accident in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", which has something to do with him Zhang Pu.
It wasn't the loss he caused, why did he let Zhang Pu take the blame?
What is the most suitable person, that's pure.
There are so many actors in the circle, can you really find a suitable one?
Apparently not!
Wang Xiaohu is not the male number one, and the adjustment of the shooting plan can give the new actor time to figure out the role, and it will not delay the filming at all.
"Jianghu emergency!" Zhang Ke said with a smile, "The script was written by you, and you still have a kung fu foundation." When I was choosing an actor at that time, I actually considered you. ”
The role is written by Zhang Pu, so the time to figure out the role is saved. He has kung fu disciples, and he has a great advantage for the action scenes in it.
Luo Xiaohu's kung fu may not be very good, but if someone who has no foundation plays it, it will inevitably be a few points worse.
"Director Zhang, I really can't do it!" Zhang Pu shook his head and said, "And I'm not available." ”
He is really not available, and of course he will refuse if he is free.
"Isn't the post-production of 'A Chinese Ghost Story' almost complete?" Jiang Xingwen said.
"I promised to go to Egypt with someone. Zhang Pu said, "It's all planned." Man, you can't be untrustworthy, can you?"
"Female?"
Jiang Xingwen looked at Xu Jiadong and asked with a smile.
Who Zhang Pu is most likely to go to Egypt with, Jiang Xingwen can naturally guess.
"Ahem!"
Xu Jiadong was stunned for a moment, and then coughed twice, as if to hide his embarrassment.
Of course he knew about it.
His little sister had been talking to him several times.
"Is it possible to postpone?" Xu Jiadong asked.
"Why don't you go and say it?" Zhang Pu said.
"Director Zhang, is there no one else to choose?" Xu Jiadong shook his head, and then asked Zhang Ke.
Just kidding, he went and said that he had to die.
"Don't you really think about it?" Zhang Ke said, "Wang Xiaohu and Yu Jiaolong have a passion play, you wrote it." ”
Zhang Pu was stunned for a moment.
Wang Xiaohu and Yu Jiaolong have a passion to play about me!
Well, Yu Jiaolong is played by Xiao Xue!
Xiao Xue and people acting in passion plays?
That's not right!
Can't you use a stand-in?
Isn't it all like this in "A Chinese Ghost Story"?
I don't know why, thinking of Xiao Xue acting in a passion play with others, Zhang Pu felt a little uncomfortable in his heart.
Especially when I heard that it was still from my own pen, it added a little depression.
Zhang Ke looked at Zhang Pu's reaction, as if he felt that he had grasped the point.
Sure enough, this kid has a problem with Xiao Xue.
Xu Jiadong looked at Zhang Pu, saw his expression change, and frowned.
This guy seems to be a little interesting to Xiao Xue!
Does he really want to step on two boats?
That's not right!
My little sister seems to have to work hard!
"Director Zhang doesn't think I have anything to do with Xiao Xue, right?" Zhang Pu shook his head, and then said, "If there is really anything, I will still write that scene, and I will recommend her to audition for Jade Jiaolong?"
Zhang Pu recommended Xiao Xue to audition for Yu Jiaolong, but she forgot about this stubble at all.
If you remember, would you recommend it?
Zhang Pu couldn't give an answer.
However, since Xiao Xue won the role of Yu Jiaolong, and listened to Zhang Ke's meaning, she didn't plan to use a stand-in.
So......
Actors, will there be fewer such things?
Zhang Pu hesitated in front of Xu Jiahui, and that was because of her family background. And he hesitated in front of Xiao Xue, maybe there was a reason for this!
He can't accept that his girlfriend is making out with another man, even if it's just acting.
When Zhang Pu said this, he didn't know why, but he suddenly felt a lot more relaxed.
Zhang Ke looked at Zhang Pu, smiled, and said, "Before, I found two, but there was no schedule. However, there is another one, the schedule is there, but people may not take this role. If you can bring someone here, then it's all easy to say. But if you can't come, then you can come. ”
"Director Zhang is not confident that he will be invited, can I do it?" Zhang Pu shook his head and said, "However, I'm curious, who are you talking about?"
Zhang Ke is a top director in the circle, and the cast of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" itself is extremely strong.
The male protagonist Li Zhen, the female protagonist Chen Han and Xiao Xue.
There are many big names in China, and there are really few who won't match Li Zhen.
For example, Chen Zhen!
Both are kings of action movies.
The king does not see the king!
And it's a different style.
"Zhou Chaohua!" Zhang Ke said.
"He?" Zhang Pu frowned.
Zhou Chaohua did not develop in Hollywood, and he may not be as good as Li Zhen in the coffee position.
But in China, its popularity and box office appeal are not necessarily worse than Li Zhen.
He matched Li Zhenzuo, especially the play directed by Zhang Ke, which was somewhat embarrassing.
Of course, if you find a reason, it doesn't matter.
However, nine times out of ten, Zhou Chaohua will not take on this role.
"He's a good candidate. Jiang Xingwen said.
If he accepts, the budget will increase by at least 20 million. Xu Jiadong said.
Zhou Chaohua's salary is not low, of course, the 20 million is not only a salary, but also other expenses.
"Twenty million, great value for money. Jiang Xingwen said.
Zhou Chaohua not only has a high popularity and box office appeal in China, but also has a high reputation in Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia and other countries and regions.
The film was meant to be aimed at the international market.
"I'll give it a try!" Zhang Pu thought for a while and said, "However, if he doesn't agree, I won't act." You'd better think about who Zhou Chaohua will find after he doesn't answer. ”
"Don't be in a hurry to refuse!" Zhang Ke said with a smile, "Actually, I still prefer you." If you want to go to Egypt with someone, how long can you play? A week or two at most? Adjust the shooting plan and put Luo Xiaohu's scene in the back to shoot, it's okay. ”
"Let's talk about it!" Zhang Pu said.
There was no refusal and no promise.
The matter was urgent, Zhang Pu did not hesitate, and flew to Xiangjiang on the same day.
"Isn't Brother Tao busy preparing for the concert tour?" Zhang Pu asked with some surprise when he saw Chen Huatao picking up the plane.
He called Chen Huatao, mainly to borrow him to make an appointment with Zhou Chaohua.
He and Zhou Chaohua are also from the same school, and they have a good relationship.
"Isn't it yet the beginning? Chen Huatao said with a smile, "By the way, what about the song you promised me?"
"Oh, I'll give it to you later. Zhang Pu said with a smile.
He had promised this before, but he really forgot about it when he was busy.
"Just remember. Chen Huatao naturally couldn't guess that Zhang Pu would write to him now, and then asked, "Why did you suddenly ask Lao Hua that guy?"
"Find him for help!" Zhang Pu said.
"Jianghu emergency?" Chen Huatao was stunned for a moment, and looked at Zhang Pu with some doubts.
"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon!" Zhang Pu said.
"Director Zhang Ke's film?" When Chen Huatao heard it, he immediately understood, then shook his head and said, "This matter is probably a bit suspenseful!"
Li Yunchen's matter caused a lot of uproar, and many people in the circle paid attention to it.
Chen Huatao naturally heard about it.
Zhang Pu came here, what the so-called, Chen Huatao could naturally guess.
"I also know, but I can't help it!" Zhang Pu shook his head and said, "If I can't invite him, Zhang Dao and they will have to force me to go." ”
"Are you on?" Chen Huatao said with a smile, "Why are you so resistant?"
Zhang Pu starring, it seems to be a good choice.
"I'm a director. Zhang Pu shook his head and said, "You can't come to me for help every time, right? Now it seems that "A Chinese Ghost Story" has made a bad start. ”
What a self-inflicted sin!
"Acting, in fact, is a very interesting thing. Chen Huatao said.
"That depends on who it is for. Zhang Pu shook his head and said.
Some people like acting, but some people don't.
Zhang Pu doesn't reject this, but he doesn't like it.
The two chatted without saying a word, and soon arrived at their destination.
"It's here!" Chen Huatao said.
Zhang Pu glanced at the villa in front of him and nodded.
The place where he talked to Zhou Chaohua was his house.
Of course, the reason why he is in his house is nothing more than Chen Huatao's string of threads.
"Wait!" Zhang Pu was about to step forward, but was stopped by Chen Huatao.
"Write me another song, how about I help you persuade me?" Chen Huatao said with a smile.
"Brother Tao, you are taking advantage of the fire to rob!" Zhang Pu shook his head and said with a smile, "But, no problem! If he agrees, don't say a song, the two are fine." ”
If Zhang Pu doesn't give it, Chen Huatao will definitely help persuade him.
Chen Huatao's words are actually a bit of a joke.
"Then it's settled. ”
Chen Huatao was indeed joking just now, but he didn't mind making the fake come true.
Zhou Chaohua is in his forties and looks younger.
In fact, he played the role of Luo Xiaohu, and he was a little older in terms of age.
However, with makeup, as well as his own acting skills, this is not a problem.
And Zhou Chaohua has played many action movies, so he naturally has no problem with the action of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".
"Has Director Zhang ever thought about making a Hong Kong film, or writing a book for Hong Kong films?" Zhou Chaohua said with a smile.
Regarding Zhang Pu's invitation, he did not refuse or agree.
Zhang Pu was a little puzzled, glanced at Chen Huatao, but saw that he gave him a look, and suddenly understood.
Zhou Chaohua was relieved, this was talking to himself about conditions.
Only then did he remember that Zhou Chaohua was the president of the Xiangjiang Film Association.
Hong Kong movies have improved a little over the years, but they are not satisfactory.
"The Thief Doesn't Go Empty" released during the Spring Festival is estimated to be the highest box office among Hong Kong films over the years.
But although it is produced by Heung Kong Film and Television Company, it takes too much care of the reputation of mainland audiences, and it is not a pure Hong Kong film.
"Do you have a computer?" Zhang Pu suddenly asked.
"Oh!" Zhou Chaohua was stunned for a moment, then nodded and said, "Yes!"
Not only computers, but also printers.
These things, in fact, are available in many actors' homes, so that it is convenient to play scripts.
A lot of people are not used to the electronic version.
Hong Kong film script, does Zhang Pu have it?
There must be, and there are quite a few.
Isn't "A Chinese Ghost Story" a Hong Kong film? However, when he filmed it, it was obviously not.
In the past life, there are many Hong Kong films.
And with a strong Hong Kong film label, the first thing that comes to mind is probably the one printed by Zhang Pu: "Infernal Affairs"!
If the background of this film is changed to the mainland, it is a question whether it can pass the review, but even if it does, I am afraid it will be a little less flavorful.
Zhang Pu printed the script in two points, one for Zhou Chaohua and one for Chen Huatao.
Both of them were a little stunned, obviously a little confused by Zhang Pu's operation.
Especially Zhou Chaohua, he just said that.
Zhang Pu's ability to write a screenplay is obvious to everyone in the circle, but Zhou Chaohua doesn't think he can write an amazing Hong Kong film script.
When he said that, it was just a dead horse as a live horse doctor, and it smelled of casting a net.
But who would have thought that Zhang Pu would take it out directly.
It is obviously impossible to come prepared.
This script was probably written a long time ago.
"This scene is a little different from the previous Xiangjiang police films. Zhang Pu said this, but did not say it again.
Zhou Chaohua didn't ask much, and looked at it directly.
This drama is indeed different from previous police and gangster films.
does not rely on heroes like other police and gangster films in Xiangjiang, but is more inclined to the plot, using ups and downs to show the contradictions and conflicts between the characters.
In addition, this film shows the complex relationship between police and bandits, but it is not limited to the deceit between each other, especially Chen Yongren's final tragic death, which makes "Infernal Affairs" out of the general police and bandit film The great consummation mode of justice will eventually defeat evil.
"Chen Yongren's role is mine!" Chen Huatao said to Zhang Pu with a smile.
"I think you're more suitable for Liu Jianming. Zhou Chaohua said with a smile.
The two roles of Chen Yongren and Liu Jianming are undoubtedly the leading actors, and they both have great room to play.
"When is this film going to be filmed?" Chen Huatao said, "After "Looking for the Dragon"?"
"I haven't thought about it yet. Zhang Pu smiled and shook his head, but looked at Zhou Chaohua.
"You don't plan to shoot this script, and you don't plan to shoot it for others, right?" Chen Huatao glanced at Zhou Chaohua, and then said, "It would be a pity if such a good script was not put on the big screen." ”
"Come on!" Zhou Chaohua glanced at Chen Huatao and said, "I took the scene of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", and I want the role of Chen Yongren. ”
"No problem!" Zhang Pu said with a smile, "That's a good cooperation!"
"It's too much!" Chen Huatao said, "I want to play Chen Yongren." ”
"Actually, I also think you are suitable to play Liu Jianming. Zhang Pu said with a smile.
Things went a lot smoother than expected.
Of course, Chen Huatao's persuasion played a great role.
Zhang Pu also generously gave him three songs.
A song "Afterlife", a song "Forget Love Water", and a song "It's Not a Sin for a Man to Cry and Cry". The three songs are not low in popularity, and the original singer is also the same person.
The matter was resolved, Zhang Pu did not stay in Xiangjiang for a long time, and returned to Yanjing the next day.
He was accompanied by Zhou Chaohua.
He went to Yanjing, but he transferred to the crew of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".
"How did you do that?"
Jiang Xingwen looked at Zhang Pu in disbelief.
Whether it was him or Zhang Ke, he never thought that Zhang Pu would be able to invite Zhou Chaohua here, and he didn't take the opportunity to ask for a price, and even gave a friendship price.
Zhang Ke pushed Zhou Chaohua out, but he just forced Zhang Pu to play Luo Xiaohu as a foreshadowing.
None of them thought that Zhou Chaohua would take this play.
Zhou Chaohua's coffee position and popularity are there, and it is really unimaginable to play a supporting role.
Zhang Pu invited people to come, which almost created a miracle.
Brother Tao persuaded beside him. Zhang Pu said and took out a script and said, "In addition, this script also played a little role." ”
Of course, in Zhang Pu's opinion, the effect of the script is probably not much.
The corners of Jiang Xingwen's mouth twitched.
Zhou Chaohua actually took on a supporting role because of Zhang Pu's script.
As soon as this incident comes out, I am afraid that the allure of Zhang Pu's script will be exaggerated again.