Chapter 024: Persuasion
"Oh? Director Xu has any requests to make, as long as it is to make a good movie, I will definitely try my best to assist you. Mo Fei also didn't understand that he had written the script completely according to the plot of the movie in his previous life and Xu Ke's style, was there anything he hadn't taken into account?
Not to mention it, even Wu Yusen, who has a close relationship with Xu Ke, and Shi Nansheng, Xu Ke's pillow person, the two of them know Xu Ke very well, and they don't know what Xu Ke will ask for.
Xu Ke also knew that his so-called small request was difficult to do, but he still wanted to give it a try, others might not be able to, but the one in front of him might really be able to do it. He had known Mo Fei in detail before, and knew that Mo Fei was the owner of a record company before entering the film industry, and he had also written songs for many popular singers.
In short, if you can do it in Chengdu, you will choose the second person if you can't do it, Xu Ke said to Mo Fei very solemnly: "That's the case, Mr. Mo, I know that the movie I want to make is "Nie Xiaoqian", and my first reaction is that the actor of the role of Ning Caichen, I think this role is not Zhang Guorong can not be competent." ”
Shi Nansheng secretly said that this matter was going to suffer after listening to Xu Ke, this is too absolute, if Mo Fei already has a favorite candidate in his heart, doesn't this mean that he rejected his choice in advance.
Wu Yusen was also sweating on the side, he knew that Mo Fei had already chosen the starring role, and even told Xu Ke about this before, but he didn't expect this Xu Lao Wei to put forward his opinion, in case Mo Fei didn't agree, then whether he would take over the filming of this movie.
But Mo Fei's reaction was beyond Shi Nansheng and Wu Yusen's expectations, as if he had expected Xu Ke to have such a play, his hand holding the water cup shook back and forth slightly, and asked: "Then Director Xu, tell me, why can't Zhang Guorong be qualified for this role?" ”
Just as Mo Fei was speaking, Xu Ke seemed to understand something, but he couldn't catch it, but he could already be sure that Mo Fei did not object to his proposal as expected. Said: "First of all, Zhang Guorong's professionalism and character are no problem, and it is also in line with the feeling of a humble gentleman among ancient scholars, and his image is healthy and upward, and his temperament is also very in line with the requirements of scholars, kindness, justice, bravery, and some natural liveliness, these are the characteristics of Ning Caichen's role, and letting him play Ning Caichen is simply a true performance." ”
Mo Fei nodded and said: "Director Xu's speculation on the role is really in my heart, I also agree with your analysis, wait for the actor I recommended to come, Director Xu will take a look first, if it is not suitable, we will consider changing to someone else, but I think he will definitely satisfy you Director Xu." ”
Listening to Mo Fei's previous words, he should be very much in favor of using Zhang Guorong to play Ning Caichen, Xu Ke's laughter was about to run out, and at that moment he really felt that Mo Fei was his confidant. But later I heard Mo Fei say that the actor he recommended would come, that is, the one who was late, and it seemed that he had already determined that he was the actor who was the leading actor, Xu Ke's heart was just about to be moved, but he didn't know where to put it.
The box suddenly fell into a quiet atmosphere, Xu Ke, Shi Nansheng, and Wu Yusen didn't know what to say, but they were leisurely and complacent, drinking water without hurrying or impatient, waiting for the arrival of the hero.
After two or three minutes, Shi Nansheng, who felt that he should mobilize the atmosphere, was just about to speak, when he heard a knock on the door outside. Hurriedly swallowed back the words that were about to come to his mouth, and responded, "Please come in."
The box door was pushed open from the outside, first revealing a handsome face, and seeing that it was indeed about himself to come Mo Fei inside, he leaned in and said: "I'm sorry, I was intercepted by the fans when I came out to get on the bus, so I had to take pictures and sign autographs with them, and I delayed for a while, but I didn't expect to catch up with the traffic jam, and I just saw a reporter at the door. Anyway, I'm so sorry, I'm invited to this meal today, and I'm sorry for the four of you. ”
This sentence was said while walking inside, and after finishing speaking, people also went to the dinner table, shook hands with several people one by one, and even greeted and apologized: "Mr. Mo, Director Wu, Director Xu, Mrs. Xu, I'm really sorry, I made a few people wait for a long time, I hope there is no delay in everyone's time." ”
From the moment this face was revealed, Xu Ke knew that he was wrong again, he had already written the script to such an extent, how could he not find the most suitable actor, his proposal just now was really too much.
Mo Fei saw that his little joke just now was very effective, and he was also a little happy in his heart, and said: "Rong Shao, you are a big star, you don't know how many eyes are staring at you in and out, sit down first, I invited you to come today but I have something to ask you to help with." ”
After Zhang Guorong sat down, Xu Ke asked the waiter to start serving, and several people talked while eating. Sure enough, just as Xu Ke had guessed before, when Zhang Guorong learned that he was going to star in a costume ghost movie, he showed some reluctance, glanced at Mo Fei on the side, and finally said what was in his heart.
"Mr. Mo, you asked me to film, it stands to reason that I should agree, whether it is the songs you wrote for me, or your talent in movies, I should not refuse. But I really don't want to wear weird clothes to play some weird roles, and another point is that I'm personally afraid of ghosts, so I've never dared to touch this kind of theme, I'm really sorry. ”
This guy is really difficult to handle, but all this is within Mo Fei's expectations, and he persuaded: "Rong Shao, don't be in a hurry to deny it, first of all, I want to explain to you, this film is actually not a ghost movie in the real sense, I have added a lot of plots and elements similar to modern dramas in the script, and it has nothing to do with horror at all; And I guarantee that this will be a hugely influential film, and even twenty years later, it will be able to set off a craze in the film industry, and a film that will be popular for more than 20 years will be very helpful for your artistic career. ”
Seeing that Zhang Guorong was already a little shaken, Mo Fei continued to add fuel to the fire, and said: "Regarding the shape of the male protagonist in this film, I already have a drawn character modeling, just at the end of the script, you can take a look, it's still very interesting, it's not the classical shape in the old version of "A Chinese Ghost Story" that you imagined." Another point is that if you star in this play, I can promise you another lead actor in a film that has a good chance of winning an award within a year, and at least get a nomination for Best Actor, and if it fails, I owe you two roles. ”
In his previous life, Zhang Guorong was finally persuaded by Xu Ke to successfully star in this "A Chinese Ghost Story", but he didn't believe it, he came up with such generous conditions, and Zhang Guorong could continue to refuse. As for writing songs for Zhang Guorong again, it is impossible, at least for the time being, and he will definitely not cooperate with any company related to the Shan family, unless Zhang Guorong jumps to Mingjiang Music.
Zhang Guorong took the script handed by Xu Ke, and turned to the end to see the shape that Mo Fei made for him, and it was really very different from the traditional classical scholar style of Li Hanxiang's version of "A Chinese Ghost Story" in middle age, no longer the kind of serious person who couldn't even tell whether he was a hero or a scholar, but he began to feel that this role was a little interesting.
As for the role that Mo Fei said can win the award, he is not very looking forward to it, although he also wants to win the award when he acts in the movie, he feels that this needs to depend on fate, and when fate is not available, the role may not be able to solve the problem. But Mo Fei can give such a promise, if one doesn't work, there will be two more, it can be seen that Mo Fei attaches great importance to himself and this play, and when it comes to this, can you still not agree.
The role has been decided, as long as Mo Fei goes to Taiwan to sign another heroine into his company, Xu Ke will be able to shoot the film in his hand after he finishes filming, which is expected to be from mid to late June.
The next thing is that a few people are chatting while eating, and now they will no longer talk about scripts and movies, and naturally they will talk about some recent news in the entertainment industry. At this time, Mo Fei prefers to be a listener, judging something through the dictation of the people around him and combining his own memory, which is the most common thing he does after discovering his own problems.
Speaking of Hong Kong's actors and singers, who are always troubled by some journalists, and sometimes the sudden attacks of fans can be confusing, this question reminds me of something, if we can open a special place in Hong Kong for people in the entertainment industry to meet and talk, and introduce the most prevalent compulsory membership system in the 21st century, it would be a good idea.
Whether you make money or not is secondary, at least you can gather most of the artists in the Hong Kong entertainment industry through this artist club, which is very beneficial to your future development in the entertainment industry, but there must be a premise, you must be able to withstand all kinds of harassment and interference, and ensure that no one in the club will be disturbed, and no news will be leaked.
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