Chapter 49: Reaching a Partnership
Jiang Ran started to be a little strange after hearing Jackie Chan's question, but then immediately reacted, although Jackie Chan acted in a lot of modern kung fu comedies in later generations, but at this time in the early eighties, Jackie Chan's successful movies were basically Republic of China movies.
Jiang Ran, who reflected it, asked Jackie Chan with a smile: "What, Ah Long, do you think you are not suitable for acting in urban dramas?"
Jackie Chan coughed a little embarrassed, and replied a little unconfidently: "That's not it, it's just that the movies I have acted in more and more successfully are all Republic of China kung fu movies, I didn't expect you to ask me to make modern dramas." ”
Jiang Ran smiled and encouraged: "Ah Long, you shouldn't fix yourself on the kung fu comedy of the Republic of China, this will make your drama path narrower." And haven't you noticed that there are a bit too many Republic of China movies in the Hong Kong film market now? If this continues to develop, will the audience get tired of this kind of movie?"
Looking at Jackie Chan's contemplative expression after hearing his words, Jiang Ran continued: "Ah Long, you should actually be more confident in yourself, I think you will be very exciting if you act in urban dramas." ”
After Jackie Chan listened to Jiang Ran's words, although he felt that what he said was very reasonable, he just smiled and said to Jiang Ran: "Okay, Ah Ran, you have said so much, and what you said is very reasonable, now you should tell me that this movie still has a role, right?"
"As for the movie, the script is still being written, because the interpretation of the characters in this movie has a great impact on the movie. I wanted to identify the actors first, and then edit the script according to the characteristics of the actors, so I don't have a complete script yet, just a simple synopsis of the story. But this may also change depending on the actors. Jiang Ran explained to Jackie Chan apologetically.
When Jackie Chan first heard that the script was not ready, he was a little unhappy and thought that Jiang Ran didn't pay much attention to him. It wasn't until Jiang Ran said that the characters and plot of the movie should be edited according to the characteristics of the actors, that he turned his anger into joy. After all, tailor-made roles are rare, and the fit between the role and the actor will greatly affect the excitement of the actor's interpretation.
As long as you are an actor, there is no such thing as not liking tailor-made roles, but for the vast majority of actors, there are too few opportunities to encounter this kind of opportunity.
"Okay, Ah Ran, from my own point of view, I am very interested in cooperating with you, but you also know that my economic contract is in Jiahe Company, and acting must be approved by the company, so you still need to discuss with Uncle Huai. Jackie Chan basically agreed to appear in "Police Story" in principle, but Jiang Ran needed to obtain Zou Wenhuai's consent.
After Jiang Ran listened to Jackie Chan's words, he said with a smile: "Of course, as long as you agree to it, I will definitely discuss it with Uncle Huai again, and I won't make it difficult for you." ”
Jackie Chan picked up the teacup in front of him, saluted Jiang Ran, and then said, "That's good, thank you Ah Ran for your understanding." ”
After putting down the cup, Jackie Chan asked a little curiously, "Is the heroine of the movie confirmed?"
Jiang Ran knew that Jackie Chan had never been a decent gentleman in terms of women, so he warned: "It is basically certain that Zhong Chuhong of our company will play, and at the same time, Ah Hong is also my girlfriend." ”
Jackie Chan was originally looking forward to the heroine of the movie, but now I heard that it was Zhong Chuhong, who was indeed very beautiful, but unfortunately he had become Jiang Ran's girlfriend.
Jackie Chan suppressed the regret in his heart and asked curiously: "Miss Zhong is your girlfriend?" Congratulations, Ah Ran, Miss Zhong is a beauty. Wasn't she an actor from Shaw Brothers? When did she sign in to Ran Feng?"
"Ah Hong and I started dating during the Spring Festival, and after the year, I found Uncle Shao Liu and transferred Ah Hong's contract to Ranfeng. ”
Jackie Chan said to Jiang Ran with some sighs: "Ah Ran, you really have face, a popular actor like Miss Zhong can ask Boss Shao for a transfer, but ordinary people don't have such face." ”
Jackie Chan really admires Jiang Ran now, this young talent has been mixed in the Hong Kong film industry for more than a year, and several major film companies in Hong Kong have eaten it, and the bosses of several theater companies almost have to give him some face.
Jackie Chan himself has also been in the Hong Kong film industry for nearly ten years, and he thinks he is mixing well, but in front of the bosses of these big theater companies, I am afraid there is still a certain gap compared to Jiang Ran's energy.
After obtaining Jackie Chan's consent, Jiang Ran went to Jiahe Company to find Zou Wenhuai.
Jiahe Zou Wenhuai's company, Zou Wenhuai watched the secretary make a cup of tea for Jiang Ran, and asked Jiang Ran: "Ah Ran, are you a rare guest?"
Jiang Ran sat opposite Zou Wenhuai and replied with a smile: "Uncle Huai, are you blaming me for not coming to visit you often, I will report to you every day in the future?"
Zou Wenhuai was made to laugh and cry by Jiang Ran's answer, and scolded with a smile: "You kid is skinny! If you come to Jiahe every day to report, I will definitely not object, and even if you move your desk to Jiahe, it is no problem, and I will pay you another salary, how about it?"
After Jiang Ran heard Zou Wenhuai's words, he immediately raised his hand to surrender, he was just joking, Zou Wenhuai, an old fox, wanted to earn himself to Jiahe.
"Uncle Huai, you better spare me. I'm here today, and I really have something to trouble you. Our company is preparing a play and would like to ask you to borrow a few people. ”
Zou Wenhuai is not surprised, no matter what Jiang Ran says, he is also the boss of several companies, since he has come to the door, there must be something. And the things that have something to do with Golden Harvest are either film production and distribution, or behind the scenes of the actors.
"Ah Ran, we had an agreement last time, I will definitely agree to you to borrow the personnel of Golden Harvest, but I don't know who you want to borrow?
After Jiang Ran listened to Zou Wenhuai's words, he said directly: "Uncle Huai, I want to borrow Jackie Chan, I know that he has no movie plan for the time being." ”
Zou Wenhuai instinctively frowned, not wanting to lend the company's top card, so he said in embarrassment: "Ah Ran, you should know that Ah Long is the trump card of our company, if you borrow him, what should we do with Jiahe?"
Jiang Ran shook his head, and said to Zou Wenhuai a little helplessly: "Uncle Huai, as far as I know, your Golden Harvest did not arrange Jackie Chan's movie plan in the first half of the year, and I will borrow Jackie Chan for three or four months, which will not affect your film plan in the second half of the year." ”
Zou Wenhuai thought about it for a while, Golden Harvest did not have Jackie Chan's film plan in the first half of the year, and it was impossible for Jackie Chan to rest in the past half a year, Ran Feng's film production ability has been proven to be no problem, and it is also a good choice to let Jackie Chan help Jiang Ran.
"Okay, Ah Ran, it's okay for you to borrow Jackie Chan, but you can't affect our Golden Harvest's movie plan in the second half of the year. ”
After Jiang Ran heard Zou Wenhuai's agreement, while breathing a sigh of relief, he assured Zou Wenhuai: "Uncle Huai, don't worry, it will definitely not affect Golden Harvest's film production." ”
After Zou Wenhuai received Jiang Ran's assurance, he asked: "Ah Ran, what are you not filming in this movie? Did you bring the script? Let me see." ”
Jiang Ran had to say what he had said to Jackie Chan again, "Uncle Huai, this movie is temporarily named "Police Story", which is basically about a story about a police officer catching drug dealers, and in terms of the script, I hope to advance the plot according to the characteristics of the actors, so only after Jackie Chan confirms that he has joined the crew can the script be finalized." ”
Many movies in Hong Kong now have no scripts, so Zou Wenhuai heard that there is no script now, and he did not blame Jiang Ran.
"What about the release? We agreed last time that it would be released on Golden Harvest first. When are you going to release it?"
Jiang Ran lowered his head and thought about it for a while, and said: "The specific time is still uncertain, if possible, I hope it can be released in July or August, I don't know if you Jiahe has a schedule at that time." ”
Zou Wenhuai heard that Jiang Ran wanted to occupy the summer file, Zou frowned, and did not give a positive answer, but said: "Then let's not talk about this first, after your movie is made and the specific schedule is determined, we will discuss." ”
Zou Wenhuai then asked tentatively: "Ah Ran, does this movie need Jiahe to share some risks for you Ranfeng?"