Zhou Zhaolong smiled, he was skeptical of Cheng Xiaodong's words, and at this time, the various thoughts in his mind quickly changed, and a tangled look appeared on his face.

Master Hong Jingbao recently received an invitation to perform in mainland movies, and the news of the sky-high salary has spread in the circle, but he didn't expect Cheng Xiaodong to invite him to play that role.

That's right, this powerful action actor who is called "Chang Wei" by mainland fans, his own name is not known by few people, in fact, he was born in the famous Hong family class, and he is Hong Jingbao's big apprentice, and now the opportunity to play is in his hands, and it is very difficult for him to accept this role.

Zhou Zhaolong can be said to be born with a bad face, and most of the roles he played in the Xiangjiang film industry can be said to be villains, and the reason why Cheng Xiaodong wants to take him into account this time is that he is suitable for this role, and now he is invited to audition, which is also closely due to the needs of film production.

The master had a little unpleasant trouble with the producer, and the role invitation fell on the apprentice, this matter can be big or small, if it is not done well, it is easy to get into trouble, which is why Zhou Zhaolong feels embarrassed.

Xiangjiang is a land that still pays attention to the rules of the rivers and lakes, don't look at the extremely developed business here, but the film industry is the most traditional place in the country, and the influence of tradition is everywhere here.

Zhou Zhaolong has developed well in recent years, although he is fierce and vicious in the movie, he is a very low-key person in life, so he has good popularity, he was brought to Hollywood for development, and was promoted by Yuan Heping and others, and just played the role of a prophet in "The Matrix 2" last year.

"Long Zai, I know what you are afraid of, in addition to this, I really think this role is really good, and Zhou Bai is a very thoughtful person, he will never have any opinion of you because of your relationship with Sanmao, I know that you want to develop in Hollywood now, although the production cost of this movie cannot catch up with Hollywood movies, but the production cost of more than 50 million is also high cost in Xiangjiang, you think about it, this opportunity is rare. Cheng Xiaodong said sincerely after drinking a cup of coffee.

"Brother Dong, you know that I am from the Hong family, I can have a bowl of rice to eat in the film industry, thanks to my master's training, his price is not suitable, I went to the audition without his consent, this matter can be big or small, it will be difficult for me to do, so you understand, right?" Zhou Zhaolong frowned and said embarrassedly.

"I understand, I've been in this industry for so many years, how can I not understand some things in the industry, I came to talk to you today, just talk to you first, you first see if the role is suitable, and then talk to your master. Cheng Xiaodong smiled and said gently.

"The role is listened to you, I don't have to hide it from you, this is the best role I have received recently, I like it in good conscience, but I still have to ask my master what he means. Zou Zhaolong said sincerely.

"Okay, you can go back and talk to your master, if he doesn't want you to come, then you don't have to continue, what Sanmao thinks, I don't know, but I can also tell you the truth, the price he proposed is too high, so high that there is no need to talk about it, if you don't act, we can find someone else, and Hollywood is also in our consideration." Cheng Xiaodong nodded and said.

"Well, thank you Brother Dong for considering me, I'll communicate with my master, I'll give you an answer in two days about the audition, okay?" Zhou Zhaolong said gratefully.

"No problem, don't say it politely, they are all begging for food in the same industry, everyone is also acquaintances, and if there is a suitable role, they will naturally consider friends, Xiangjiang Movies has been declining, the industry is becoming more and more sluggish, life is becoming more and more difficult, and everyone needs to help each other. Cheng Xiaodong raised his glass and said, touched Zou Zhaolong, and finally the two looked at each other and smiled.

"You're right, Xiangjiang movies have been getting worse and worse in recent years, don't look at me as a role in Hollywood movies, but I also understand that I have two pounds, it's difficult for Hollywood to mix, and in the end I have to look at Xiangjiang. Zou Zhaolong sighed and said.

Don't look at him being able to play the role of the prophet in "The Matrix 2", but this is just a product of the friendship between the eighth master and the Hollywood producer, and people are willing to sell the eighth master a face, not that he Zhou Zhaolong has any big fame that makes the gringos in Hollywood have a green eye for him.

"There is no hope for Xiangjiang, the location of this land is special, so it has created the glory of Xiangjiang films in the early years, and the mainland will definitely be able to crush this side in the future, no matter who it is, it is inevitable to go north to develop, fortunately we still have some family background, which can last a few more years. Cheng Xiaodong smiled helplessly, how could he not be clear about the situation in the industry?

"You have a good relationship with mainland filmmakers now, this time Zhou Bai can ask you to be a director, the investment of 50 million or 60 million is not small, at least you can grasp the opportunity in the future, I can't, I have a very shallow understanding of the mainland, and it is difficult to enter. Zhou Zhaolong said with a wry smile.

Xiangjiang Movie is like a dying old man, with a serious lack of vitality, coupled with the difficult market roads, and the comprehensive squeeze of Hollywood movies outside, Zhou Zhaolong himself feels that there is really no hope for staying here.

Looking at the movies of the past two years, "Infernal Affairs" looks brilliant, but losing money has almost become the norm in the industry, and a large number of film companies have gone bankrupt, and they will no longer be the grand occasion of a hundred flowers blooming before.

It turns out that this part of Southeast Asia is completely at the mercy of Xiangjiang Films, which can be said to be similar to their backyard, every movie has just been in the planning stage, and the distribution has already made achievements, and the bosses of various Southeast Asian cinemas are waving checks and waiting for the producers, and even shooting a little film can sell tens of millions, and now the movie can be sold after filming.

"Mainland films are still in the initial stage of commercialization, and the sooner they pass, they will be able to gain a firm foothold earlier, and after a few years, when mainland films develop, at that time, Xiangjiang Films will have to compete with mainland capital, and the only way to survive is to be fully absorbed by them, and I have already made plans. Cheng Xiaodong exhaled, the situation has become more and more obvious, and now there are people like Hong Jingbao who have a lion opening his mouth, or if he can't be inside, the situation will be completely reversed.

Anyway, there is no hope for Hong Kong movies, and the mainland can still resist Hollywood.

Hollywood is attacking cities all over the world, Southeast Asia has gradually fallen, take Wanwan and South Korea Dongying as examples, their doors have been open to Hollywood movies, and Xiangjiang movies have been completely squeezed out of the market in recent years.

These big box offices are lost piece by piece, and it is difficult to feed these film companies by relying on the market of Xiangjiang itself, and it is only a matter of time before they go north to develop.