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Compared with the last preparation for "Chainsaw", although the scale of investment and filming of "Horror Planet" this time is larger, Murphy is only a screenwriter and director, and he is no longer the producer who coordinates everything in the crew, but is much more relaxed, at least he will not be disturbed by some trivial chores.

All his energy was focused on preparing for the shoot.

This is a black absurd comedy of beautiful women, handsome guys and cheap men going into battle against zombies together, and it doesn't require the actors to play brilliantly, nor do they need to show whether they have superb acting skills, let alone a breakthrough genius play.

So, at Murphy's request, from the day the actor contract was signed, James Franco, Robert Downey Jr., Seth Rogo, Jonah Hill and Carey Mulligan began the necessary rehearsals to get through the shoots faster.

Especially Robert Downey Jr. and Carey Mulligan, the two have a lot of action scenes in the film, and in addition to rehearsals, they also have to do a certain amount of fitness and physical training.

Murphy doesn't need to worry too much about this, Quentin Tarantino specially invited Yuan Heping's action team for his new project "Kill Bill", because he has to wait for Uma Thurman, and now the project of "Kill Bill" has not been able to enter the actual operation stage, Harvey Weinstein simply mobilized some people from Yuan Heping's team here to be responsible for the direction of the action scenes of "Terror Planet".

Murphy also communicated with two of Yuan Heping's apprentices, and the characters of Robert Downey and Carey Mulligan in the script are set as killers, and they must not play fancy Chinese kung fu, and he asked the hand-to-hand combat scenes designed for the two to be more concise and practical, especially to highlight the lethal characteristics of one blow.

In the first two films, Murphy didn't shoot much action scenes, there will be a lot of action scenes in this film, and he himself is very humble, knowing that he is a junior brother in this area, as long as he can spare time, he will also discuss the shooting of action scenes with the two action directors.

As we all know, Hong Kong movies are indeed in decline, but Hong Kong-style action scenes are very distinctive, and in recent years, they have also swept Hollywood and the entire North American film market.

Just like Hollywood's eclecticism, Murphy has just started and has never let go of perfecting his abilities.

And Murphy is also thinking about cultivating a team of action directors who suit his own style, and he will definitely enter the mainstream film industry in the future.

Every director has his own style, even a director like Spielberg who deals with many genres of films is no exception, and there is no director in this world who does not have his own style, and Murphy is certainly no exception.

He used to study the noir style of film the most, and now he is good at this aspect, and the other elements added to the film must conform to this overall style, and the hodgepodge of films is not only in North America, but also in the world.

"Fili, you've already read the plan,"

In the director's office, Murphy looked across from the director of photography, Philip Raschel, and said, "For this film, I needed a style of cinematography that leaned towards dark yellow. ”

Fili-Raschel nodded, and was about to say something, when suddenly there was a shout from next door when someone was exerting force.

This is the warehouse on the outskirts of Venice, and after the rental process, the crew not only began to build the scenes that Murphy needed, but also made appropriate renovations, using wooden planks to create several rooms, including the director's office.

Next to Murphy's office is a makeshift gym where Kerry Mulligan and Robert Downey Jr. do their movements.

The overall conditions of the crew cannot be compared with Hollywood's big productions, but they are also much better than when filming "Saw Horror".

They are not new to Hollywood, and they know that a film project will always face all kinds of difficulties when it enters the formal preparation.

When Robert Downey Jr. next door had a quieter voice, Murphy said, "The whole film takes place at night, but the shooting will be done during the day, you pay attention to coordination." ”

Fili-Raschel frowned slightly, thought for a while, and said, "In this way, I will do some special processing on the film, shoot some real shots first, and see if it can meet your requirements." ”

Murphy nodded, "Yes, I'll let Paul assist you." ”

Not only director of photography Philip Raschel, but then Murphy called prop master Jeddy Hartson, art director Helena Espora and lighting designer David Robbie in succession, and made a lot of specific requests.

These are more based on the most basic concept of the film, and Murphy will take these people out to see the scenery and discuss the scene setting, and the specific situation needs to be treated on a case-by-case basis.

The film is more than two months in preparation and will last until around the New Year, and Murphy plans to start filming in 2002, because in order to participate in the screening of the Cannes Film Festival in mid-May, all the production must be completed by the end of April, which is relatively abundant.

Later, a representative from the guarantee company came over and discussed with Murphy the expenses of some scenes.

"Can there be fewer action scenes?"

These people came here for only one purpose, to reduce expenses as much as possible, "There are also a few explosion scenes, the scale is too large, the risk is difficult to control, if the explosion spreads to the set, it may cause losses in other aspects." ”

"Kim, the crew hired the most professional pyrotechnic team!" Murphy put down the carbon pencil on which he drew the drawing board and looked at the old man across the desk, "The remaining explosion scenes are all key, and it is impossible to reduce!" ”

"Where's the car?" This guy named Kim Kleiman is conservative and picky, and he is simply a natural candidate for the industry, "There is a scene where you have to blow up five cars in a row, and you also ask to blow up the real thing, even if you use scrapped cars, it will cost you an extra $10,000 in expenses." ”

Murphy wanted to get this guy out, but took a deep breath and said, "What do you think is appropriate?" ”

"Sets!" Kim Kleiman looked very professional, "The way the set and props can save at least half of the expenses." ”

"But it didn't get the shot I wanted." Murphy stretched out his hands, "Kim, blowing up the set and blowing up the real vehicle, can it be an effect to present it in the shot?" ”

"Murphy, you're going to overspend!" Kim Kleiman looked serious, "If one scene is overrun, the director will continue to overrun the next few scenes, and then the cost of the whole film will exceed the budget, and you can't finish the film with $8 million!" ”

"Have you read the plan?" Murphy pointed to his forehead, "All the scene settings have been carefully thought out by me and the production team, not only will not exceed the expenses, but I also deliberately shed a buffer of $500,000 to $800,000!" ”

Kim Kleiman wanted to say something, but was stopped by Murphy raising his hand, "Kim, if you have any objections, you can ask Erica or Miramax to react, instead of arguing with me here." ”

"Well," Kim Kleiman stood up, "I'll see Harvey Weinstein in the afternoon." ”

Murphy waved his hand casually over there, too lazy to say anything more, these guys were just too annoying.

The first two films, he had the final say, and now that these people have been added, the differences between them are inevitable, Murphy is the director, and the guarantee company represented by Kim Kleiman has to save as much as possible to ensure that the film can be completed within the budget of $8 million, and there are natural points of conflict between the two parties.

Kim Kleiman is a serious and responsible person, which is a good thing, but for Murphy, it is a certain trouble.

Fortunately, although Murphy is young and vigorous, he also knows how to compromise appropriately, and Harvey Weinstein and Miramax are still very supportive of him so far, even if Kim Kleiman finds Harvey Weinstein, it basically doesn't have much effect.

On top of that, the Murphy Project isn't exactly the same as the one it used to be, and as long as there are no huge surprises, $8 million is enough.

In the filming system of the first two films, he is definitely a typical example of frugality.

As soon as Kim Kleiman walked out, there was a knock on the office door from outside, and Carey Mulligan pushed the door and walked in, she was wearing a white practice uniform, her short blonde hair was wet with sweat and turned into wisps, and she walked over while gently fanning the wind with one hand.

"Drink water?" Murphy poured her a glass of water, and Kerry Mulligan sat down in the chair across from him, took a sip of the glass, looked back at the door, and asked, "That old man is looking for trouble again?" ”

Murphy shrugged, "It's just work." ”

They don't have personal conflicts, it's all about work.

Carey Mulligan pursed his lips, but he couldn't say anything, changed the subject, and asked, "I heard that you vetoed Jenna Jameson?" To change a heroine. ”

"That's right." Murphy took out the fruit bowl from the cabinet next to him, took a banana, pulled it off and handed it over, Kerry Mulligan took it and took a bite, and asked, "Is there a suitable candidate?" ”

Murphy picked up a grape and tossed it into his mouth, "Prepare for an audition." ”

"Ahh......h ”

"Elizabeth Banks?" Murphy was impressed.

"That's her." Kerry Mulligan took another bite of a banana and grunted, "I went shopping with her yesterday and she's interested in the role." ”

"Hmm." Murphy nodded, "Ask her agent to contact Paul for the audition." ”

Carey Mulligan laughed, "I've wanted to star in movies with Liz for a long time. ”

Murphy smiled, "She's going to have to meet the requirements and wait until the audition is over." ”

Walking out of Murphy's office, Carey Mulligan couldn't wait to dial Elizabeth Banks' number, "Liz, good news for you......" (To be continued.) )