Chapter 158 Lack of Actors and Lack of Scripts

Because of the limitations of the subject matter, "Dao Ma Dan" only won a box office of more than 20 million in Xiangjiang in the end, which is still because Zhang Xiaoye has been blessed by the halo of three heroines, if the same movie is changed, the box office will not be so good.

The outside world doesn't think that this movie will be a big hit, and the market response should belong to the more mediocre wave of Zhang Xiaoye's works, but the Waifu market is still a little unexpected, and the response is much better than that of Xiangjiang.

The movie still made money in the end, it was nothing more than a matter of a little bit, it can't be compared with a big production like "Ace Agent", but it can also be said to be excellent compared to other Xiangjiang movies.

After the premiere, Tsui Hark focused on "The True Color of Heroes", although this movie was directed by Wu Yusen, he was the producer, and he was very attentive to his work, unlike Zhang Xiaoye, who often shook his hands.

Zhang Xiaoye's focus has also shifted a long time ago, his current situation is waiting for the rice to be cooked, so he can still focus on the movies that have been released, and after chatting with Lin Qingxia on the day of the premiere, he has already begun to prepare a new script.

The swimming pool in the backyard of the villa is on the mountainside, you can see the city below the mountain, the location is very unique, Zhang Xiaoye is lying on the beach chair on the side, very comfortable enjoying the sun.

Weng Meilin came out in a swimsuit, entered the water in a standard posture, and after swimming over, she didn't care about the water on her body, she sat directly on his lap, and said, "I don't want to write a script for Lin Qingxia, why are you lazy here?"

"What is called laziness, I'm looking for inspiration. Zhang Xiaoye said, and his hand naturally rested on Weng Mei's waist.

Now Weng Meilin is still full of vitality like Qiao Huang Rong in "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", the previous depression seems to have never happened, she is now very happy every day, enjoying her work, enjoying her life, there is no trace of misanthropy.

The original tragedy would not have happened, which made Zhang Xiaoye also feel a sense of accomplishment, Weng Meilin didn't know that he had so many feelings, and said with a smile: "So have you found inspiration?"

"Almost, just you. Zhang Xiaoye said with her hands down, pulling her swimming trunks to the side, Weng Meilin gave him a blank look, and released his it very cooperatively, aiming at ......

"Inspired now?"

"Don't move, it feels good. Zhang Xiaoye hugged Weng Meilin in his arms, between heaven and earth, really close to each other, and it felt very wonderful to do nothing.

Weng Meilin also enjoyed this state, closed her eyes and said: "Lin Qingxia's temperament and image are so unique, it shouldn't be difficult to tailor a script for her, is it so difficult to consider?"

"Not only Lin Qingxia, but also Yang Ziqiong and Hu Huizhong. Well, it's them for the time being, in fact, you can also add Wang Zuxian and Guan Zhiling. ”

Weng Meilin propped his shoulders and straightened up, rolled her eyes and said, "Can I understand it this way? The people you want to write the script for are all uninitiated, as long as you are willing to put your mind to it, those of us who got on the thief ship will be sent to the cold palace." ”

"Hey, it's not a shame for you to say this, as if you're not filming my script right now. Zhang Xiaoye also looked at it, although the script of "The Legend of Sword and Fairy" was not written by him himself, but it was also adapted from his works.

Weng Meilin was quite unreasonable, and said: "Obviously, you like the new and hate the old, see that I don't bite you to death." ”

"Alas, Nannan, you are becoming more and more skilled in this trick now, bite again, bite again, bite ...... again"

"Don't. Weng Meilin stopped and said, "Let me talk to you, otherwise I won't have the strength." ”

If you want to count Zhang Xiaoye's advantages, the fact that he never likes the new and hates the old is definitely one, and of course the script resources are not prioritized for those who have not started to be allocated in this way, and if you want to say that you can do it, you will ignore it, which will wronged him.

He hasn't made many movies yet, and for the time being, he didn't care about Zhou Huimin and they were also thinking about whether it was suitable or not, and when he had the opportunity to have a suitable idea, even if Zhou Huimin's acting skills were average and her image was very restricted, he still gave her the script.

Zhang Xiaoye said: "I can't care so much now, otherwise I want you to make a movie to play, after all, the development of TV series is limited, and there is no movie to have a big impact." It's just that this can only be said later, there are too many people waiting for the rice to be put in the pot now, and I'm wondering if I can rub them in a movie. ”

"Multiple heroines like Dao Ma Dan?"

Weng Meilin asked like this, Zhang Xiaoye nodded and said: "That's right, I think so, but I don't have too good ideas, so I'm thinking about whether to buy a copyright to adapt it." ”

Weng Meilin said: "You are a gold medal screenwriter, and you write so well, do you still need to buy other people's works?"

"If there is a ready-made good work, you can use it if you adapt it, why not?"

"Not really. Weng Meilin nodded, and then asked, "Which work do you like?" I can't think of anything suitable for you to arrange it like this. ”

Zhang Xiaoye said: "When I was 76, there was a TV series called Charlie's Angel in the United States, have you watched it?"

Weng Meilin shook her head, "I basically haven't been exposed to American TV dramas, what kind of story is this?"

This year, Hollywood movies have not really swept the world and are invincible, and the influence of American dramas is far less powerful than that of later generations, so it is not surprising that Weng Meilin has not seen it.

"Charlie's Angel" was distributed by Colombian Samsung Home Video and ran for five seasons from '76 to '81 with more than a hundred episodes. Being able to shoot the fifth season is enough to show the success of the TV series, American dramas are all in the form of weekly broadcasts, and if you can't finish a season, you will be cut in half.

This story is actually very simple, it is the story of three sexy beauties punishing rape and eliminating evil. The three heroines work for a private investigation center, and their boss is named Charlie.

Charlie's identity is mysterious, he hardly shows up, and only contacts the three angels by phone to arrange tasks for them. Not many people know about this TV series, but if you want to say that many people will be familiar with the movie version, it is "Breaking Bad".

Action movies, in line with the tastes of European and American audiences, and three beautiful actresses, this is definitely in line with Zhang Xiaoye's requirements, he thought of this classic work almost instantly, but hesitated again.

The actors he wants to use are Yang Ziqiong, Lin Qingxia and Hu Huizhong, Yang Ziqiong has no problem, but Lin Qingxia and Hu Huizhong look quite similar, and their temperaments are also somewhat similar.

So whether it's for the sake of the movie itself or for their own consideration, there can't be another one if there is one, this is the most appropriate way to do the problem is that if the two are separated, there will be one less actor to remake "Breaking Bad", and another script must be written at the same time.

Weng Meilin said as soon as she heard it: "You can find the words of the actors, it is not difficult for you to write an extra script, right? If you have to stuff them together, the personalities will not be too distinct under the influence of each other, and the character design is not easy to do." Besides, I've heard that the two of them don't have a good relationship, which is enough for you to drink a pot. ”

Zhang Xiaoye rubbed his forehead helplessly and said, "I really haven't thought about this, I have to thank you for reminding me." ”

The grievances between Lin Qingxia and Hu Huizhong actually come from the fact that the two are too similar, don't look at Hu Huizhong's current route of beating women, the role of Overlord Flower is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, in fact, she also started in literary films, after all, this is the strength of Taiwanese movies now, and this is what you can do.

In 79, Hu Huizhong, who was only twenty years old with a "Huan Yan", became popular all over Taiwan, which attracted the attention of the entire Taiwanese film industry, and at this time, he was deeply entangled in the emotional entanglement of Shuangqin and Yilin, and his career was at a low ebb, so the unscrupulous media began to praise Hu Huizhong and stepped on Lin Qingxia at the same time.

It is estimated that it is because she is young and vigorous, and her popularity and purpleness also make Hu Huizhong a little fluttery, and when asked how she thinks people say that she is like Lin Qingxia, she said, "You say that I am like Lin Qingxia, this is lifting me up." However, I am Hu Huizhong, and you say that I am like Lin Qingxia, which seems to underestimate me again. ”

It is inevitable that a successful career will be arrogant, who wants to live in the shadow of others, Hu Huizhong has the ambition to surpass Lin Qingxia, which is actually true, but under the rendering of the media, the situation is different.

Looking at what Zhang Xiaoye did for Zhao Yuzhi before, you can understand how much harm the media will do to people, and for this reason, the news of Lin Qingxia's suicide attempt came out, which also shocked Taiwan at the beginning, and it was shocking enough.

Thinking of this, Zhang Xiaoye had more and more headaches, and his final idea was to put the two of them on the same bed, but the two of them had so many grievances, and at the same time, it seemed that it was not easy, and it seemed even more difficult to do this.

He really had a headache, Zhao Yuzhi, who came out of the swimsuit, also plunged into the water, swam over and went ashore and wiped his hair with a towel, squatted directly in front of the two, and looked at it: "What is it in such a state to talk about so fascinating? ”

"Oops. Seeing Zhao Yuzhi coming, Weng Meilin exclaimed, Zhao Yuzhi patted her shoulder and said, "What are you doing in a daze, scare me." ”

"Because now it's your turn to chat with him, I don't care so much. Weng Meilin said: "I already feel it, and he won't give me any more strength." ”

She was completely right about this, under Zhao Yuzhi's gaze, it didn't take long for Zhang Xiaoye to put aside Weng Mei, who had turned into a puddle of mud, to sunbathe, and then said to Zhao Yuzhi: "Sister Zhi, you can try it too." ”

"You're a lot of tricks. Zhao Yuzhi rolled her eyes, but still came over, and contrary to Weng Meiling, she turned her back to Zhang Xiaoye, sat down and leaned on his arms, "It feels weird to chat like this." ”

Zhang Xiaoye smiled, "If you don't like it, I can make you the same." ”

On the side, Weng Meiling looked at the sky with blank eyes, her expression was sluggish and had not yet recovered, Zhao Yuzhi hurriedly said: "Don't, let me feel it again, I've never tried it before, I also experience it, what were you talking about just now?"

"What else could there be, script. Zhang Xiaoye wrapped his arms around Zhao Yuzhi's waist and said, "After thinking about it, I have to prepare at least two scripts now, one of which plans to buy the copyright of the TV series, but now there is a lack of actors, and the kind that can be played." ”

Zhao Yuzhi said: "I can't recommend it to you for beating women, but when it comes to the script, don't forget that you still have an agreement with TVB." ”

When he acquired Shaw Brothers Cinemas, Zhang Xiaoye won it at a nine-percent discount, and promised to give TVB two scripts, but now none of them have been fulfilled, so he said: "You and Nan Nan have time to rest today, are the Legend of Sword and Fairy almost filmed?"

"My scenes have all been completed, and Ah Weng still has to be busy for a while, but TVB has already finalized the broadcast time, and there are really not many things left for you, you have to hurry. ”

TVB has not urged him so far, just because of the annual masterpiece "The Legend of Sword and Fairy", classic movies do not need to be piled up, and a long stream of water is a long-term solution, according to Shao Yifu and Fang Menghua's ideas, it should be one a year.

After the broadcast of "Fairy Sword", after getting the new script, it is ready to be filmed, which can be broadcast next year, and some of the influence of the intermediate broadcast is not so strong, and when the time comes, it will present a feast to the audience again, which is the most in line with the interests.

"I'm in mind about this, but I'm not in a hurry for the time being. Zhang Xiaoye said with his hands up, pushed Zhao Yu's swimsuit on it, and said, "Sister Zhi, you really don't have a recommendation for being an actor who beats women?"

Zhao Yuzhi closed his eyes and spoke in a nasal voice, "You are more familiar with this than me, you can't imagine how I can think of it." ”

Xiangjiang's beating girl, Li Sunfeng is now filming "Taxi Express", Yang Ziqiong and Hu Huizhong have been counted, and Lin Qingxia can also be competent, but she can only choose one of the two with Hu Huizhong.

In addition to them, Luo Flo in "Royal Sister" is actually a good choice, or a golden cat, which can make the movie look a little taller, but her appearance is so bad, she is really not the type Zhang Xiaoye likes.

And then there is Michiko Nishihi, who also feels a little bit close, not enough to raise the banner of the heroine. In addition to these few, only Hui Yinghong is left with a famous surname, which is also inappropriate.

Zhang Xiaoye rubbed his forehead and said: "Forget it, let's leave it to Xu Qiang to see, I really can't think of someone who has become famous, see if you can find a new person, if you can't do it, you will be cast openly, there will always be a suitable one to audition." ”

Now that she has thought about this movie, Zhang Xiaoye does not plan to give up, and currently preliminarily plans to let Yang Ziqiong and Hu Huizhong shoot it, and Lin Qingxia will give her another script. Between Lin Qingxia and Hu Huizhong, this time he favored the former.

"Actually, it's not bad, auditions are the best way to cast. Zhao Yuzhi nodded in agreement, and Zhang Xiaoye said: "Sister Zhi, you have finished the fairy sword, has the company helped you take on the new play?"

"It's in contact, but I'll let them slow down for a while. Zhao Yuzhi paused as he spoke, and then said, "Xiaoye, I want to rest for a while, and then go to see Guanghong Guangyi." ”

These are her two sons, and Zhao Yuzhi will go to see them for a long time, but the longer the time passes, the less frequent she goes to see her son, and it has been several months since the last time.

Zhang Xiaoye said: "Just look at the arrangement, if you want to rest, you can not only accompany our son, but also accompany me." ”

"What, our son, you're not even a stepfather. Alas, you scoundrel, you get even more energetic when it comes to my son......"