Lin Lingdong's movie world is gray and not bright, he believes that there is a sense of justice and righteousness in this world, but the reality is often the most terrifying, so in "Dragon and Tiger", the actor Zhou Runfa died after being the most ugly.

And the movie that Lin Youlun wants to find Lin Lingdong to make is adapted from a novel called "Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Prison Redemption" included in the famous American writer Stephen King's "Different Seasons", which is about human nature and redemption.

Lin Youlun stared at Lin Lingdong, waiting for him to make the final reply.

Zhou Yanfa was a little secretly anxious when he saw it on the side, and kept giving Lin Lingdong a look, the script mentioned by Lin Youlun was clearly a great opportunity, and Zhou Yanfa didn't know what else Lin Lingdong had to hesitate about.

Lin Lingdong lowered his head and thought about it for a while, and finally the confusion in his eyes was gone, replaced by an unprecedented firmness.

Lin Lingdong was about to speak, but Lin Youlun raised his hand to stop him.

"I bought the film rights to this novel some time ago, and I originally wanted to adapt the story myself, but now I have changed my mind. If Director Lin is willing, I can provide you with a general idea of adaptation, and then the specific plot will be designed by you. ”

"The Shawshank Redemption" takes place in the United States in 1947, where banker Andy is sentenced to prison for an unjust case, and then he meets Rhett in prison, who was imprisoned for murder in 1927 and has failed to parole several times, and he has become an authority figure in Shawshank prison...... Whether it is the original novel or the movie in Lin Youlun's memory, it tells a story that takes place in the social and cultural background of the United States. Rigidly adapted into a Hong Kong movie. can only draw tigers, not anti-dogs.

Lin Lingdong because he filmed "Prison Storm". Knowing a lot about the prison situation in Hong Kong, it is up to him to adapt the story to make the whole movie look more convincing.

"The story in the novel takes place in the United States, but I wanted to translate it into a story that takes place in Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong police scene in the fifties and sixties happened to be a very dark and chaotic era, which could have been used as a backdrop for this film."

Lin Youlun was talking about his idea of adapting a story, and Lin Lingdong's eyes slowly lit up.

"But I have something to say first, not that Director Lin came to write this script. In other words, if the script you write does not satisfy me, then I will consider finding someone or rewriting it myself; If I think I am satisfied with the script and Director Lin can't accept it, then I will consider another director...... Of course, if we can reach a tacit consensus between us, then I will not interfere in any way with Director Lin's work during the filming process. ”

Lin Youlun's meaning is very clear, Lin Lingdong was able to gain most of the creative freedom during the filming of this film. It all depends on his own understanding of the story.

If Lin Lingdong can let go of the gray tone of his movie and take the initiative to inject some warm colors into the story. Lin Youlun will be very willing to completely hand over this movie to him to control.

Lin Lingdong had already made up his mind to seize this opportunity, so he nodded and agreed to Lin Youlun's request.

Zhou Yanfa, who was beside him, breathed a long sigh of relief, and after this matter was discussed, the topic between the three of them became relaxed.

When he walked to the door of the screening hall, Lin Lingdong inadvertently caught a glimpse of Wu Zhenyu and Huang Qiusen, who were standing aside and hesitating to come over to talk, and suddenly his heart moved.

"Mr. Lin, who are you going to find to play the role of Rhett in the original novel?"

"There is no suitable candidate yet." Lin Youlun stopped when he heard this, and turned his head to look at Lin Lingdong, "Director Mo Feilin already has a suitable candidate in mind?" ”

Lin Lingdong beckoned to Huang Qiusen and called him to him.

"What does Mr. Lin think about letting Mr. Huang play this role?"

When Huang Qiusen saw Lin Lingdong beckoning to him, he didn't react at first, but Wu Zhenyu pushed him next to him, so he adjusted his state and walked over, and then suddenly heard Lin Lingdong say this to Lin Youlun, and his mind was completely blank.

Lin Youlun smiled and nodded at Huang Qiusen.

"Mr. Huang, meet again."

Huang Qiusen's age is actually not very old, he looks like he has been specially treated with makeup in "The Silence of the Lambs", so he looks more mature, in fact, he is not yet thirty years old at this time.

"The Silence of the Lambs" is Lin Youlun directly named Huang Qiusen to play the leading role, but before that, Lin Youlun and Huang Qiusen had never seen each other at all, and most of his understanding of Huang Qiusen came from the memories of the future generations in his mind.

In the Hong Kong film industry, Huang Qiusen is definitely an outlier existence, a drama cast by supporting roles, and an actor who started with bad movies. said that there is no principle to take on dramas for life, but in his heart he is always pursuing the highest level of acting. And the roles he has played are all-encompassing: murderer, psychopath, neurotic. All the characters are vividly interpreted by his face that is both good and evil.

"Hello Mr. Lin."

Huang Qiusen quickly stabilized his mind and politely greeted Lin Youlun.

"I haven't seen you come out to film again after the Academy Awards, won't it really be like you said, an actor has been in decline for three years, right?"

Hearing the joke in Lin Youlun's tone, Huang Qiusen suddenly felt relieved.

"At the time, I just joked casually, but I didn't expect Wu Zhenyu to take it seriously, I was going to take on some scenes, but then he said it on the TV show, and the filmmakers who had the idea of looking for me to film before all regretted it."

Lin Youlun nodded, "I think there is some truth in what you said, but it depends on what kind of role you are winning the award." Indeed, after acting in "The Silence of the Lambs", everyone thinks that you are only suitable for that kind of pervert, but in fact, it limits your acting path...... How's it going, has the situation gotten better lately? ”

"There is a character in the second part of "Crazy Boy" that they came to me to play, and then I already agreed." Huang Qiusen seemed a little helpless when he said this, he took this role just to make a living, but deep down in his heart he wanted to have a higher artistic pursuit, so it was very contradictory.

Lin Youlun could probably understand Huang Qiusen's thoughts at this time, so he said: "Just now I was discussing a movie with Director Lin, and he thinks that a role in it is very suitable for you, and then I want to ask your opinion." ”

Huang Qiusen has now figured it out, and he is willing to play any role, so as soon as Lin Youlun said this idea, he agreed without hesitation.

Lin Youlun smiled and said to Zhou Yanfa: "Director Lin has found a powerful opponent for you, will it be very stressful?" ”

Zhou Yanfa pursed his lips with an indifferent expression, and said with a smile: "There is pressure to be motivated." ”

"The two major actors are on the same stage, it's really exciting to think about, I don't know which of the two of you can win the actor for the second time with this movie." Lin Youlun said half-jokingly and half-seriously.

Huang Qiusen thought that Lin Youlun was joking with Zhou Runfa at first, because he felt that it was already very good for him to get at most a supporting role this time, but he didn't expect that what he got was a chance to compete with Zhou Runfa on the same stage.

What Lin Youlun, Lin Lingdong and Zhou Runfa said later, Huang Qiusen didn't pay attention to listen, his mind was full of surprise at the news just now, he only remembered that when Lin Youlun left, he asked him if he wanted to go in together, and he subconsciously shook his head.

When they came back to their senses, Lin Youlun and the others had already entered the screening hall.

Wu Zhenyu walked over and patted Huang Qiusen on the shoulder, "Mr. Lin, they are all in, what are you doing standing here stupidly?" ”

Huang Qiusen still maintained an expression of disbelief on his face, and asked Wu Zhenyu, "I wasn't dreaming just now, right?" ”

"It's easy, you wait a minute." Wu Zhenyu rubbed his hand on his pants as he spoke.

Huang Qiusen immediately reacted to what he was going to do, and hurriedly stopped him and said, "Okay, okay, I don't need your help, I've already confirmed that this is all true." ”

Huang Qiusen knew that Wu Zhenyu wanted to slap himself to sober himself up, but there was really no need for this.

"What did you and Mr. Lin say just now that can make you like this?" Wu Zhenyu asked with some curiosity.

Huang Qiusen repeated what Lin Youlun had just said to him in front of Wu Zhenyu, and Wu Zhenyu's eyes widened after listening to it.

"Damn, you're a little lucky, aren't you?"

Huang Qiusen shrugged, "No way, who made me have such a good character?" ”

These words immediately attracted Wu Zhenyu's eyes, and he said angrily, "I knew that Lu Dao would have such an opportunity, so I would have done it myself, and I cheapened you guy for nothing!" ”

Huang Qiusen comforted Wu Zhenyu at this time and said, "It's okay, you will definitely have a chance in the future." ”

"Oops!" Wu Zhenyu suddenly slapped his head.

Huang Qiusen thought something was wrong, and looked at him nervously.

Wu Zhenyu stared at Huang Qiusen motionlessly, and asked, "We have been standing here for a long time, has the movie already started?" ”

"It should be......" Huang Qiusen nodded a little uncertainly.

"Then I'm still standing here talking nonsense to you?" Wu Zhenyu said with a look of annoyance, turned around and walked towards the screening hall.

Huang Qiusen stood in place for a moment, then shook his head with a smile and quickly chased after him.

They came over today, nominally to watch the premiere of "The Hangover", they delayed this time outside, the movie should have already started, could it be that Wu Zhenyu was so angry.

The two walked into the screening room, and as soon as they found a place to sit down, they heard the people around them laughing at the screen.

Huang Qiusen and Wu Zhenyu glanced at each other, what kind of situation is this? (To be continued......)