711 returns to the realm of kung fu films
In the temporary leisure center set up by the crew of "Shooting the Condor", Wang Xiaohu met Donnie Yen, who was helping Yuan Heping as a martial arts instructor, and called him to the nearby Yanyu Building, he said: "Adan, how are you on the set recently?" ”
Donnie Yen grinned and said, "Fortunately, I feel that it is very interesting to be a martial arts instructor, but the movements I designed were all vetoed by Yuan Shibo." [No pop-up novel network]"
Wang Xiaohu said in his heart that it is strange if he can not veto, what you kid designed is an actual combat fighting action, which does not match the style of "Shooting the Condor" at all, and shook his head and smiled bitterly at the moment: "Although our "Shooting the Condor" is a TV series, each episode is filmed according to the standards of the movie, and letting you follow the big eyes is just to let you learn some experience in filmmaking, so that you can understand the general process." ”
Donnie Yen nodded in understanding.
Looking at Donnie Yen with a simple face, Wang Xiaohu felt very guilty in his heart, after his rebirth, he borrowed a lot of action design styles from Donnie Yen, and also remade Donnie Yen's previous life A street movie "Righteous Hero" was a box office hit.
However, there is little borrowing and more plagiarism, especially Donnie Yen's salted fish turnaround symbol work "Ip Man" was completely plagiarized by Wang Xiaohu, and the most critical work of others was plagiarized, if he didn't make up for it, he couldn't forgive himself.
"You are training at the base these days, adjust your condition, and when I come back from Yanjing, my new film will be launched."
Although Donnie Yen has long learned from others that he is going to become the leading actor of the new film, but after all, it is all rumors, and today it was confirmed again from Wang Xiaohu, and he was extremely excited, rubbing his hands and saying "Thank you, Master" and the like from time to time.
Wang Xiaohu sighed, and said in his heart that I owe you all this, and the person who said thank you should be me, I plagiarized your three works, and I used an international action movie to make up for it, at least I can still say the past.
You must know that with Wang Xiaohu's current identity and status, it is easy to support someone, this is not like Donnie Yen himself in his previous life, who struggled in obscurity for decades, until he was not confused, he stood out from the attack of Jackie Chan and Jet Li and became a new generation of action stars.
Since the mafia encountered an assassin a while ago, Wang Xiaohu has a very good movie in his head: "The King of Killers".
Of course, it doesn't mean that Wang Xiaohu wants to plagiarize "The King of Killers", he plans to use the mafia to create a work of his own, and he can also take the opportunity to make up for the guilt and apology of Donnie Yen in this life.
In the gap between the global release of "Mulan", Wang Xiaohu began to think about what theme to shoot, and this time he did not erect the banner of "promoting Chinese culture", after all, he filmed three films in a row, even if the audience was not tired of watching it, he himself felt very tired.
It's time to get back to the realm of kung fu movies that you're good at!
According to Donnie Yen's style characteristics, Wang Xiaohu defined this work as an international action movie.
Since it is an international action movie, it must make the scene as big as possible, don't you see that Hollywood action blockbusters are either the United States is going to be blown up by terrorists, or the superheroes who save the country and are in danger?
Therefore, the first key word that appeared in Wang Xiaohu's script was: the scene is grand.
There must be thrilling gunfight scenes, real fights to the flesh, golden silk cats with open surnames and reserved oriental beauties, these are all essential links in commercial films, and they are eternal keywords on the box office list.
With this general direction, all that remains is to list a main line, several supporting characters and villains, and then connect them through the characters' surnames, and then throw them to the starring role with a dual identity, just like "Spider-Man" and "Superman", who are usually students or small staff, and incarnate as superheroes at critical moments to punish evil and promote good, eliminate violence and peace.
"Spider-Man" and "Superman" play science fiction, Wang Xiaohu plays action, and he is also a hero, and the different gameplay also means that the plot is diversified.
"The name of the new film is "Seraph", and I haven't finished the script yet." Wang Xiaohu took a sip of tea and moistened his throat, and then said: "Daniel, the protagonist of the story, is a small employee of a large company in Chinatown, USA, loyal and honest, and even often ridiculed and insulted by the company's foreign colleagues. ”
"But every time night falls, Daniel will put on a black tights, wear a mask similar to the Green Hornet and Zorro, and walk on the edge of darkness as a killer, he only takes on special killer tasks, such as the other party is a heinous bad guy or a political axe official who reverses black and white, and his kung fu and marksmanship are a beautiful mess, and over time the bad people give him a beautiful nickname: Seraph"
"That sounds cool." Donnie Yen's eyes lit up.
"Yes." Wang Xiaohu nodded with a smile and said: "Don't look at Daniel's appearance, his skills are indeed very good, one day on the way home, he met a female compatriot who was bullied by the local gangsters, so he came to the rescue, and the female compatriot fell in love with him at first sight, but the female compatriot didn't know that he was the Daniel he often despised." ”
Wang Xiaohu and Donnie Yen chatted very happily, in fact, this is also the first time he told the script to others, although the title is taken from the role played by Ren Dahua in "The King of Killers", but the content and plot of the story are very different.
Maybe such a script was at the level of a bad street in the previous life, but even so, it is relatively novel to shoot it now.
The two exchanged a lot again, and then Wang Xiaohu began to ask Donnie Yen about various details about life in the United States, who let Donnie Yen grow up in the United States, and Wang Xiaohu is not very familiar with some details in this regard.
After this long talk, Wang Xiaohu has a much greater grasp of the script, and the back is to consider the story to the big scenes and big productions, and how to transition it to save the United States from danger, and being called an American superhero is the next work he has to work hard.
However, he is not in a hurry at all now, the key is that Donnie Yen must be fully psychologically prepared, and the current Donnie Yen is still a little lacking in acting skills, which has almost become the biggest obstacle to his development in the circle.
Fortunately, Wang Xiaohu brought him back to Hong Kong from the mainland and let him learn acting skills in TVB for more than half a year, at least he has some acting skills now, but if he wants to pick up Donnie Yen all at once, he can't do it without a little effort.
Therefore, Wang Xiaohu found another way and defined the film as an action movie, mainly to highlight Donnie Yen's cold skills, as long as he can show the murderous spirit of the Seraph, the film is basically a success.
Wang Xiaohu patted Donnie Yen on the shoulder and said: "Okay, you also know part of the plot, just revisit the 'killer instinct' training I gave you last year, and strive to become the Seraph, the king of killers, who is terrifying to the evil forces in the camera." ”
"Well, Master, I'll try." Donnie Yen bit his lip and nodded vigorously, it is absolutely impossible to say that he has no pressure now, who made his master Wang Xiaohu famous in the world, and who made his brothers and sisters perform well in the circle
After driving back home, Corkrian was about to go crazy, and as soon as he saw Wang Xiaohu, the gambling king shouted angrily: "Tiger, where have you been today!" ”
"I'm not like you who have a lot of beautiful knives in your account all day long." Wang Xiaohu naturally shrugged his shoulders and said, "I want to make money, I want to work." ”
"But you're my bodyguard, and you know I'm on the brink of danger right now, and you should protect me."
It can be seen that after the assassination of the small leader of the mafia, Corklian was very nervous, and the whole person was in a state of restlessness, which is no wonder he has such a temper, imagine if a person feels that he is not safe and needs to be protected by others all day long, and the bodyguard is not around, he will definitely panic, it is crazy.
"As I said, if you hadn't done some dirty dealings, you wouldn't have been targeted by assassins." Wang Xiaohu said with a smile.
"In fact, I've done a lot, like buying MGM, and I've done it very badly." Corklian was not shocked to death, and threw such a bombshell at once, that Wang Xiaohu was stunned.
"Wow, it looks like there's a lot of stuff here." Wang Xiaohu touched his chin and said, "In addition to this, have you done anything else, such as murdering Hollywood's big-name stars?" ”
"No, not at all, I swear to God, I only have money in my eyes, and if I fall in love with a Hollywood actress, I will impress her with money and not threaten her, because that would be very unsentimental." Corklian said smugly.
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This reminded Wang Xiaohu of when he first met the Cannes Film Festival, and couldn't help but roll his eyes and say: "Okay, you don't need to promote your pickling methods, I'm going to Yanjing, China in a few days, if you don't feel safe, you can go along, but I think the Chinese side will not let an important member of the mafia cross the border, so you are doomed to tragedy." ”
"Oh God, no, you can't do this to me! I'm going to be killed by that assassin, for my friend's sake, do me a favor! Corklian cried out in pain.
He never thought that things would turn out like this, as Wang Xiaohu said, his identity is very sensitive, if he follows Wang Xiaohu into the mainland at this time, he is likely to be treated as a spy, but if he doesn't follow, he feels extremely unsafe!
"Corkrian, I regret this, because I can't do anything about it either!" Wang Xiaohu spread his hands, he wanted to get rid of the big light bulb of the gambling king more than any moment.
(To be continued)