Chapter 165: The Four Heavenly Kings

"The script, actually, I'm going to remake a novel. [No pop-up novel network] (hand-typed novel)"

"Adapting a novel? Which one? "I have to say that Lu Yan actually wants to make a literary film. This is really surprising to Wang Jing, especially since the other party is still preparing to adapt the novel for filming.

Looking at Wang Jing's curious expression, Lu Yan did not pretend to be mysterious. Instead, he said very directly: "Actually, when I saw her novel in "Oriental Daily", I remembered the previous one. This talented girl, I don't know if I'm willing to give this face and let me remake it"

"Oriental Daily?"

In fact, many authors of this period were serialized novels in newspapers. Even Mr. Jin Yong's famous works were produced in his own "Ming Pao". So as soon as Lu Yan talked about "Oriental Daily", and it was a literary film, Wang Jing had already vaguely guessed whose work the other party was going to adapt.

As a filmmaker, there are many insiders who pay attention to the novels serialized in these newspapers. Even directors like Wang Jing, who are accustomed to shooting funny commercial films, often watch similar stories.

"You want to adapt Li Bihua's novel?"

"Oh?" Wang Jing actually guessed his intentions at once, but Lu Yan was taken aback and said, "What, isn't it okay?" ”

"It's all about her novels, they're all delicious. It's just that the femininity is too heavy, but if you want to adapt her novel, you will definitely give face. ”

Li Bihua has long been a well-known talent in the Hong Kong literary circle. She is high-minded, her whereabouts are mysterious, she never shows her head in front of the public, insists on not disclosing her photos, life experience, age, and appearance.

Li Bihua once smiled and said: "Don't be so curious about my appearance, I am the kind of person who is placed in the crowd and is not easy to be recognized, there is nothing to describe." It's good for me to keep a proper distance from people and things in the outside world, not to keep in mind my influence, not to think about how many people are reading what you write, and not to think about yourself as a beacon of bitterness at every turn, so that you can really write in style. ‘

She also said: 'When I was writing, I really entered such a world, and if I put it mildly, it seemed that someone wrote it by my hand. But she also has a 'dossier' of her own making, showing her dashing, humorous and mysterious.

Hearing Wang Jing's words, Lu Yan was aroused by him. Because of Li Bihua's mystery, for Lu Yan is no less than his speculation about many artists in his previous life. Now that Wang Jing actually said that there is no problem at all if he wants to remake Li Bihua's novel, he naturally became interested.

"This talented woman is not an old stubborn, she once said in the "Oriental Daily" that writing novels is 'to entertain yourself first, and then to entertain others'. Therefore, she pursues both elegance and vulgarity, not only writing novels, but also adapting novels into movies to entertain more people. Wasn't the "Father-Son Love" adapted from her novel back then. Fang Yuping won the best director and the best movie ......, "Wang Jing obviously knows more about this aspect than Lu Yan, a descendant.

Wang Jing talked about "Father and Son Love" and Fang Yuping, and Lu Yan immediately remembered. The first Academy Awards was to directly select the best film from the perspective of film critics, and Fang Yuping in that era, equivalent to the later Wong Kar-wai, was a famous brand in the eyes of Hong Kong film critics. Even if you watch this sincere and heartfelt film later, it can still prove that Fang Yuping is one of the best directors in the Hong Kong film industry.

Since there is such a case in front of him, Lu Yan is more confident and said: "That's fine, I'm really worried that she won't agree."

"No, with the two movies you made, she would have agreed. It's just that if you adapt her novel, you have to discuss it with her. Otherwise, she wouldn't really agree."

Lu Yan nodded, he was still very clear about this truth: "I understand this, no matter who you are, you don't like your work to be changed in a mess." ”

"Haha, but I'm not worried about you at all, everyone sees your screenwriting ability." Wang Jing saw Lu Yan's cautious look, but smiled and said: "You gave me "God of Gamblers", but you want to make a literary film. I really can't see through you more and more Li Bihua's novel, that feminine is too heavy. And the heroine has a lot of scenes......"

Hong Kong movies have always been dominated by masculinity, and Lu Yan certainly knows this. It's not that he didn't understand in his previous life, whether it was from Zhang Che to John Woo to Lin Lingdong, as well as Tsui Hark's Huang Feihong, Stephen Chow's nonsense, the screen is often full of blood, slashing and killing, and women are mostly supporting roles, and there are very few real women's movies.

It is precisely because of this that Wang Jing feels that it is becoming more and more difficult to understand Lu Yan. And Lu Yan is also more interested in filming this work because of this.

"Suddenly I was interested, in short, now the script of "God of Gamblers" has been handed over to you. The rest is up to you. On my side, I haven't even finished the script yet. Anything else, not to mention. Therefore, this summer file can be handed over to you" Lu Yan did not dwell on this issue with Wang Jing, but talked about the filming of "God of Gamblers".

Although Lu Yan still has to prepare a movie on the other side, he is still very concerned about "God of Gamblers". In addition, he was originally the producer of this movie, so the communication with Wang Jing was more detailed. After all, this is the first work of Dongcheng Imaging in the second year after its establishment, although it is no longer directed by Lu Yan, he is still very optimistic about Wang Jing

"Yan Zai, you really have yours. actually had an afternoon tea and fooled a director to come over, it seems that those big companies are going to take precautions against you" The next day, Cheng Xiaodong saw Wang Jing coming to the company, and immediately made a noise.

"Wang Fatzi, I didn't expect us to be able to cooperate under such circumstances"

"Hehe, what Brother Xiaodong said is really right, Yan Zai is a 'big fool director', look, haven't I been fooled?"

"Welcoming Wang Jing's company can be regarded as having one more director come out......"

In the conference room, it suddenly became lively because of Wang Jing's arrival. Cheng Xiaodong took the lead, and Liu Weiqiang and others also expressed great enthusiasm. And although everyone is not too familiar with Wang Jing, when Lu Yan entered the hospital, the other party also went to visit with everyone.

Well, now we have become a family.

What's more, Wang Jing is still the director of "God of Gamblers" hand-picked by Lu Yan, and everyone absolutely does not deny Wang Jing's directing ability. After all, Wang Jing's professional level is hereditary. His father, Wang Tianlin, is the gold medal producer of TVB. And Wang Jing also started creating when he was a child, and now he is definitely a recognized director.

"The role of Gao Jin is set on Chow Yun-fat, and Chen Daozai is Andy Lau...... What about Ja? ”

"I love Zhang Min, and now Brother Xiaodong is still looking for this actor. She's a little newcomer, but I think it's okay."

"Well, she doesn't have much of a role anyway......"

"I think Ah Zhen's role should be added more?" Wang Jing suddenly spoke.

This question immediately embarrassed everyone. Lu Yan waved his hand again and again: "The role of Xiaoxian, the role is like this." I don't think there's any need to add it deliberately, if you think she's doing well at that time, just look at the arrangement."

"Huh...... Look at our boss nervous. People are bosses who praise their girlfriends, and you actually arrange a supporting actress"

Regarding Liu Weiqiang's jokes, Lu Yan has long been accustomed to saying: "That's not the case, if the role is suitable, of course I will consider it, and now she has a lot of film appointments, I'll help her screen it again." ”

"Hey Yanzai, you actually want to make a cameo appearance in Long Wu? This is also a big supporting role" Looking at the cast, Wang Jing suddenly said curiously.

Without waiting for Lu Yan to answer, Cheng Xiaodong and the others were already gossiping: "Yan Zai's skills, you haven't seen them." Playing this Dragon Five is more than enough, not to mention that the name is so domineering, and Yan Zai's beautiful appearance is definitely suitable for ......"

Just when everyone was discussing the script and actors of "God of Gamblers" and other details, Yi Shouyi knocked on the door of the conference room and came in: "Boss, Brother Fa is here." Waiting for you in your office? ”

"Huh? Brother Xiaodong, didn't he come yesterday? ”

"It's here and I took it back after reading the script, and I'm very satisfied with this character"

Since this is the case, Lu Yan nodded and said, "Then I'll go over and have a look first, and then you can discuss the plot later."

Chow Yun-fat came to the door again, apparently there was something else. Originally, Lu Yan wanted him to come directly to the conference room, but after thinking about it, it was better to go to the office to meet him first.

When he arrived at the office, Lu Yan saw that Chow Yun-fat was not alone. Beside him, there was a rather handsome man. Looking from the back, Lu Yan had already recognized the other party at a glance.

"Andy Lau"

This future one of the four heavenly kings, the legendary myth of immortality. Now I am a little excited, but my mental state is not so good. TVB's ban obviously put him under pressure and blows.

"Yan Zai" saw that Lu Yan was coming, and Chow Yun-fat said hello very easily.

And Andy Lau faced this well-known director who was in full swing, but he was a little restrained and said: "Director Lu, hello." ”