The news that Wang Jing announced that he would not be the director of the sequel to "Ghost Blowing the Lantern" was like a bomb dropped in water, causing an uproar in the Hong Kong entertainment industry, and the Hong Kong media speculated about it.

Some people say that Wang Jing made this decision because of the pressure of previous public opinion, but this view was immediately refuted. Those who are familiar with Wang Jing know that in his eyes, movies are only divided into two categories, one is a money-making movie, and the other is a non-profit-making movie. As long as he can make money, he is even willing to make a third-level film, and he has been criticized by the media for this matter, but he has not seen him change his mind and say that he will never make a third-level film in the future.

Some people also speculate that it may be that the relationship between Wang Jing and Lin Youlun is stiff, so he has to take the initiative to resign, but this explanation is even more unreliable, because on the afternoon of the day when Wang Jing held a press conference to announce that he would no longer be the director of the sequel to "Ghost Blowing the Lantern", a reporter took a photo of Wang Jing and Lin Youlun drinking afternoon tea together.

Just when everyone was confused by this incident, Wang Jing took the three leading actors of "Ghost Blowing the Lantern" to the "Entertainment Star Weekly" hosted by Zhou Comin like no one else, and continued to promote this movie.

When Zhou Comin introduced the guests, he deliberately put Wang Jing at the bottom.

"Haven't you already announced that you are no longer the director of the sequel to "Ghost Blows the Lantern"? I thought you wouldn't be here today. ”

"Although I won't be the director of the next movie, I'm still the director of this movie now?" Wang Jing leaned on the sofa very casually, and he was the most relaxed among the four people on the show today.

Wang Jing has known Zhou Comin since he met Lin Youlun. The relationship between the two can be said to be too familiar. It's normal to even make some innocuous jokes on the show.

Although it is the last one to introduce Wang Jing. However, Zhou Comin chatted with Wang Jing first.

"Now everyone is very concerned about the reason why you don't continue to be the director of the sequel to "Ghost Blowing the Lantern", making a scene popular, and then generously giving it to others, this is not your style."

Wang Jing leaned closer into the sofa and laughed casually, "Am I as careful as you say?" ”

"Isn't it?" Zhou Comemin blinked his eyes wide, and the expression on his face was clearly that he believed that Wang Jing was such a person.

Wang Jing pouted helplessly, "If I say this decision, I am willing." You're not convinced, are you? ”

Zhou Comin nodded without hesitation.

Wang Jing knew that Zhou Dao would have such a reaction, waved his hand, and explained helplessly: "We have known each other for a long time, do you know what is the biggest advantage of me?" ”

"A little?" Zhou Yimin put his finger against his chin and thought for a while, "Is it thick-skinned?" ”

Wang Jing coughed awkwardly, "Don't be kidding, I'm serious." ”

Zhou Yimin shrugged his shoulders and said regretfully: "Then there is really none." ”

Wang Jing changed his sitting posture on the sofa, held the microphone and said: "Actually, my biggest point is that I am self-aware, "Ghost Blowing the Lamp" is a very long series. And it's not easy for me to finish filming the first part, and maybe the audience will continue to buy it if I shoot it again. But I will definitely be a little disappointed after watching it, because it is still something in this movie, and there is nothing new. As a series of films, if you want to maintain the long-term appeal to the audience, innovation is a must, but how to innovate is a problem. ”

Wang Jing said and pointed to Yuan Di, Hong Jinbao, and Li Jiaxin sitting next to him, "According to the story of the original novel, the protagonists of this series of movies, as long as the three of them are not unexpected, there will not be much change, and it is actually difficult for the actors to make a greater breakthrough." ”

"So you decided to sacrifice yourself and give up your position as director?" Zhou Comin interjected.

Wang Jing nodded with a relieved expression, "You can finally understand my painstaking efforts." ”

Zhou Comemin nodded, and then said something that surprised Wang Jing.

"It seems that there is some truth in what you say, the four people here today are the worst of you."

Yuan Di and Hong Jinbao all laughed, and Li Jiaxin, who had been cautious in front of Zhou Yimin, couldn't help but cover her mouth with her hands and laughed very reservedly, only Wang Jing sat there with a depressed face.

"Okay, just kidding, don't be angry." Zhou Comin did not continue to "embarras" Wang Jing, but changed the topic: "You gave up the director of the sequel to "Ghost Blowing the Lantern", so do you have any plans for a new film now?" ”

When this question was mentioned, Wang Jing immediately came back to his senses.

"Of course, I'm going to start filming a movie with not many themes like "Ghost Blowing the Lantern", and the male lead is tentatively played by Cheng Long, and then are you interested in playing the heroine?"

"Me?" Zhou Comin was indeed a little moved, but after thinking about it, Wang Jinggang gave up continuing to be the director of the sequel to "Ghost Blowing the Lantern", and then immediately prepared another movie in his hand, and the investor of this film is Lin Youlun nine times out of ten.

Lin Youlun's investment in the movie, if the heroine is really suitable for herself, then this news will not come out of Wang Jing's mouth, Lin Youlun will have told himself in advance.

"If Wang Jiawei invites me, I will think about it, and you can be a director."

Wang Jing had a very hurt expression on his face, "It's good that everyone has known each other for so long, in front of so many acquaintances and viewers in front of the TV, please don't say it so directly." ”

Zhou Comin covered his mouth with a smile and nodded playfully.

"Some time ago, the media said that about you, I heard that you are under a lot of pressure, right?"

"I've been in the industry for so many years, in fact, I've experienced a lot of things like this, and I've scolded more fiercely than this before, but it's nothing to me. I never care what people say about me, in fact, I am who I am, I am just a director. ”

When it came to this topic, Wang Jing had a lot to say in his heart, and Zhou Comemin was very cooperative and did not interrupt him again.

"This world is like this, when you succeed, there will be many people who will come to praise you, and when you fail, there will be many people who will jump out and step on you. Many people say that Zhou Xingchi and I created a nonsensical comedy, I don't know if Zhou Xingchi laughed when he heard this statement, anyway, I laughed. And those who scold me for being vulgar and scolding my movies for being pure commodities, what can they do if they scold me, I am still the director Wang Jing who can make hundreds of millions of box office in a year. ”

"I never talk about which is better, commercial films or art films, because I think it's more practical to talk about money, and I also know that talking about money all day long will make people think I'm vulgar, but how can I make movies without money? If Hong Kong directors were like Wang Jiawei, Hong Kong movies would have died long ago. Of course, I'm not saying how Wang Jiawei is, he and I are taking two completely different paths, he pursues film art, I care about the box office of the movie, as long as the movie sells out, it proves that many audiences like me, and if someone likes my movie, I can continue to shoot. ”

In front of the TV, Xu Ke and Shi Nansheng looked at each other.

"How credible do you think Wang Jing's words are?" Shi Nansheng asked with some hesitation.

Xu Ke pinched the handful of goatee on his chin and analyzed: "It should be true that there are seven or eight points, right?" Wang Jing said that he didn't care about what the outside world said about him, if it was really like what he said, he wouldn't have said so much on the show. Don't you think that when he said these words, it was more like a disguised vent? ”

Shi Nansheng nodded, and then asked, "Then what kind of attitude do you think Mr. Lin has in this matter?" ”

Xu Ke pouted, "Mr. Lin shouldn't have expressed his position directly, but at least he has such an ideological tendency, Wang Jing knows this, so he will take the initiative to resign." On the surface, Wang Jing seems to have suffered a loss in this matter, but in fact, Mr. Lin must have compensated him, if I guessed correctly, just now he mentioned that the new film starring Cheng Long is Mr. Lin. ”

"Wang Jing vacated this position, and now I don't know how many people in Lu Dao are going to be watching." Shi Nansheng shook his head and said with emotion.

Xu Ke didn't speak, and he didn't know what Lu Dao was thinking.

Shi Nansheng saw that he didn't react, so he continued: "Actually, I think you can give it a try." ”

Xu Ke raised his head and looked at Shi Nansheng, "How could you have such an idea?" ”

"Didn't you keep saying that Wang Jing became the director of "Ghost Blowing the Lantern" because of his relationship with Mr. Lin, and now that he took the initiative to give up his position, won't your opportunity come?" Shi Nansheng replied.

Xu Ke nodded, "The truth is indeed what you said, but the director of this sequel is not good." ”

Shi Nansheng was a little puzzled, "Aren't you usually very knowledgeable about this novel?" ”

"It's easy to make a movie, but what I'm really worried about is some problems that come from outside of the film." Xu Ke said worriedly.

"You mean ......," Shi Nansheng stopped when he wanted to speak.

"You know, it is difficult for the box office of the sequel movie to surpass the previous work, but because of the original novel, everyone's expectations for the "Ghost Blowing the Lantern" series of movies are very high, and it is easy to mess up if you don't get it right, Wang Jing probably also saw this, so he got off the donkey downhill and left the difficulties to the latecomers." Xu Ke saw this problem very thoroughly.

Shi Nansheng knew what Xu Ke was worried about, shrugged his shoulders and said, "Even if Zhilu Dao is a hot potato, I think there will still be many people who are willing to pick it up, aren't they?" ”

Xu Ke smiled bitterly, he really wanted to fight for the opportunity to direct the sequel to "Ghost Blowing the Lantern", but he didn't know if Lu Dao Lin Youlun already had a suitable candidate in his heart.

Shi Nansheng volunteered and said: "Wang Jing should know some information about this matter, I'll find an opportunity to find out his tone." (To be continued......)