Chapter 411: Personnel Selection
In the history of film and television in this world, there is no popular martial arts TV series "Hero Huo Yuanjia", which beats the Japanese and implies the idea of protecting the family and defending the country.
The background of this TV series in the previous life was the Republic of China period, Yang Ming thought about the history of this life, and prepared to set the background to the signing of the Xinchou Treaty at the end of the Qing Dynasty.
In fact, in many versions of Huo Yuanjia in the previous life, they were all in the late Qing Dynasty, and Huo Yuanjia kept his braided head.
In this way, it can not only beat the Japanese and make the audience feel good, but also integrate the idea of Chinese martial arts to protect the family and defend the country, which resonates with the audience and makes them enthusiastic.
Especially which song "The Great Wall Will Never Fall", Yang Ming remembers that it was sung all over China back then, and it was a hot mess.
He felt that it was a mistake not to have this TV series and this classic patriotic song in this life, and he decided now that he must make this TV series.
Now Yang Ming is thinking about the director of this TV series.
"My Sassy Girlfriend" shoulders the burden of blocking Zhonghuang Entertainment films, Yang Ming is the director and the starring actor, so naturally he can't be distracted to direct another TV series, so the question is, who is more suitable to direct this TV series.
The most important thing is the martial arts design of this TV series.
The martial arts design of "Hero Huo Yuanjia" naturally cannot be like "Smiling Proud Jianghu", the exaggerated new martial arts kung fu design of flying through the air and hurting people with sword energy.
On the contrary, in "Hero Huo Yuanjia", it is necessary to show the hard-core kung fu that is fist-to-flesh and hearty, which is the biggest highlight of this TV series that can attract the audience.
"Old Chai?" Yang Ming secretly thought in his heart, thinking of this name, he was a little worried in his heart.
The filming of "Smiling Proud Jianghu", Lao Chai followed Yang Ming all the way to shoot, and even many of the shots were shot by Lao Chai, and Lao Chai's ability is absolutely no problem, if Lao Chai is allowed to direct, I am afraid that he will be too deeply designed by the martial arts lens of the previous "Smiling Proud Jianghu", and it will be nondescript to make this hard-core TV series into a modern martial arts film.
And it has also lost the significance of promoting Wujimen, flying eaves and walls, volleying and hurting people, this kind of martial arts that you know at a glance is fictional, how can it be possible to exist in reality?
What if Xiang Jin or Liang Zhidan were allowed to direct? Yang Ming couldn't help but consider this possibility.
Although Xiang Jin and Liang Zhidan are the martial arts designers of "Smiling Proud Jianghu", the two of them have no directing experience, if they are like those martial arts superstars in their previous lives, acting in dozens of movies, and then directing and acting by themselves is not a big problem, but now it is definitely not possible.
Yang Ming thought about it left and right, but he couldn't find a director who could make him feel at ease to shoot this TV series besides himself.
"Oriental DreamWorks is still too small!" Yang Ming couldn't help but think of frustration, it is so difficult to find a director.
In fact, he also knows that if he finds a slightly famous kung fu film director from the outside, there will be absolutely no problem.
But for a new kung fu movie like "The Great Hero Huo Yuanjia", Yang Ming himself must control the style of this TV series, and know what he knows best about what a real kung fu movie looks like?
Those famous kung fu film directors will definitely not agree and like it, there is a person who points fingers on the top of his head, and he is still a teenager who has not grown up.
The idea of finding a director from the outside flashed in Yang Ming's mind, and he ignored it, the problem is too big, in case there is news that the crew is not compatible, it is not a good thing for the newly established and shallow-based Oriental Dreamworks.
"If it really doesn't work, let Director Lao Chai assist Jin and Liang Zhidan from the side, and control the style of this TV series by himself!" Yang Ming finally made up his mind to make a decision.
In addition, he has set the starring role of "Hero Huo Yuanjia" in his heart.
Huo Yuanjia let Senior Brother Xiang Jin play it, and as for Chen Zhen, he must be Liang Zhidan, and the two of them also have to be the action designer of this TV series.
Yang Ming made a decision in his heart and immediately sued the two senior brothers.
"I'm going to be the starring actor?" Xiang Jin looked stunned, and then waved his hand again and again to refuse: "Little junior brother, this is absolutely not good, I don't have any experience at all, and the entertainment industry is not what I yearn for." ”
Liang Zhidan heard Xiang Jin's words on the side, looked at Yang Ming with a resentful face, and said squirmishedly: "Little junior brother, in fact, I can do it!"
Yang Ming saw the very different attitudes of the two senior brothers, one was unwilling and the other was eager, and couldn't help laughing: "Senior Brother Liang, don't make trouble, your personality is too different from the protagonist in this TV series, this time your character is also the second male lead, and when you go back to the next sequel, it will be your turn to be the protagonist, you don't have to worry." ”
Liang Zhidan immediately looked happy when he heard this, his eyebrows opened and he smiled, and then turned his head to persuade Xiang Jin to get up and said, "Fourth Senior Brother, you just agree! This is a good thing!"
"Hmm!" Yang Ming nodded, and then said to Xiang Jin seriously: "Senior Brother Xiang, I can guarantee that this TV series will definitely be popular throughout China, and you will inevitably become a high-profile kung fu superstar at that time, if in this case, our Wujimen opens, then the impact will be different!"
"When the time comes, if you really don't like to enter the entertainment industry, you can concentrate on teaching apprentices in the martial arts hall, and Senior Brother Liang can continue filming outside to light up our Wujimen signboard, in this way, the two of you are inside and outside, and the promotion of our Wujimen will definitely be more rapid!"
Hearing Yang Ming's plan, Senior Brother Fang Zhengming, who had not spoken on the side, also nodded approvingly: "Little Senior Brother's plan is very good, Huaxia is not as good as foreign countries, we must act cautiously every time, and the opening of the museum must be foolproof." ”
Yang Hua sat on the chair and touched his beard, showing a look of agreement.
Seeing that everyone agreed to this plan, Xiang Jin couldn't help but nod and agreed: "Okay, I agreed, but, junior brother, I'll shoot this TV series!"
"Okay, no problem!" Yang Ming laughed and said, he really didn't expect Xiang Jin to be such an indifferent person to fame and fortune, but it was because of his pure heart and few desires that he would practice Wujimen's kung fu so deeply, no wonder the master would say that Wujimen should be the first, and it must be Xiang Jin.
After talking to a few senior brothers, the next day, Yang Ming immediately went to the hospital where Lao Chai's daughter was.
"How's that going?" Yang Ming asked after seeing Lao Chai.
"The doctor said that the operation was successful, there was no major problem, and her mother is taking care of her inside!" said Lao Chai with a rare relaxed smile on his face.
Yang Ming was also relieved when he heard this, then took out an envelope containing money, and said to Lao Chai: "It's okay, this is for you, buy some supplements for the child to nourish his body!"
"No, no, Mr. Yang, you have already given me 400,000 yuan before, and it hasn't been used up yet, I can't ask for your money anymore!" Lao Chai blushed and pushed Yang Ming's hands, and said eagerly.
When Lao Chai was dug up by Sister Zhu to Oriental DreamWorks, it was because his daughter was seriously ill that he couldn't get the money for the operation, and when he entered the company, Yang Ming gave Lao Chai 400,000 yuan, so that he could treat his daughter with peace of mind first.
With these 400,000 yuan, Lao Chai's daughter Nannan finally determined the cause of the disease in the hospital, and after a period of recuperation, she is now successfully operated.
It can be said that this qiē was like a new life for Lao Chai, and at that time he even doubted that he would lose his daughter forever, and he didn't dare to imagine what kind of consequences this qiē would bring to his life if it happened.
Therefore, in Lao Chai's heart, Yang Ming is the benefactor who gave him a new life.
Not only did he get room to display his own talents, but it also saved his daughter and saved his life.
"Lao Chai!" Yang Ming sincerely patted Lao Chai's shoulder and said, "You must take it, I don't give you this money, it's for your daughter to raise her body, don't be bitter!"
Then, Yang Ming stuffed the money into Lao Chai's hand, held the hands of this man who had been rough for half his life, and said, "Don't think too much, the hard days have passed!"
"Thank you!" Lao Chai said a little choked.
Subsequently, Yang Ming followed Lao Chai to the ward to visit Nannan, but unfortunately because of the need to recuperate after the operation, Nannan was sleeping, Lao Chai's wife learned that the young man in front of her was to give money for her daughter to see a doctor, and after her husband's boss, she immediately expressed her gratitude to Yang Ming.
Yang Ming was embarrassed, and after some eager conversations, Yang Ming and Lao Chai left the ward.
"Mr. Yang, is there a film to be filmed?" After leaving the ward, Lao Chai asked Yang Ming.
Yang Ming nodded when he heard this, and then said: "There is a TV series that needs a director, and I want you to direct it." ”
"I'm going to direct?" Lao Chai couldn't help but stop, his lips trembled a little, and he said with an extremely excited expression.
Lao Chai has been in Baoli Company for decades, but the number of times he has been an independent director is a handful, and a few times he has made quite good films, and the director's signature has been deprived by those guys who have come down to mix qualifications.
This is also one of the reasons why Lao Chai made up his mind to leave Baoli Company, he was dug by Sister Zhu to Oriental DreamWorks at that time, and was told by Sister Zhu that his temporary task was to be a nanny director for a newcomer, but at that time, because he wanted to raise money to see a doctor for his daughter, he agreed to Sister Zhu's request.
Fortunately, this young boss not only respects his opinion, but also lends him money to see a doctor for his daughter, in this case, Lao Chai is now willing to be a nanny director for Yang Ming, even if it is for a lifetime, he is willing.
Because Yang Ming saved his daughter.
But as a director, he always had the dream of being an independent director in his heart, but he hid it deeply.
Therefore, when Lao Chai heard that he had the opportunity to direct independently, of course he was extremely excited, and after years of waiting and expectation, it was realized today, how could he not feel excited?
"You come to direct!" Yang Ming said.
"Is this true?" Lao Chai muttered in disbelief.
Seeing Lao Chai's appearance, Yang Ming felt a sour feeling in his heart, Lao Chai's situation should be a true portrayal of most directors in reality!
"It's definitely true, it's more real than real gold!" Yang Ming said with a smile. Then he introduced the situation of the TV series "Hero Huo Yuanjia" to Lao Chai in detail!"Lao Chai, the martial arts design of this TV series is different from the "Smiling Proud Jianghu" we filmed last time, you have to remember this, my two senior brothers will be the action designer, and they will assist you in filming when the time comes!"
"Okay, Mr. Yang, don't worry, I just don't drink or sleep, and I want to shoot this TV series well!" Lao Chai nodded seriously and said.