About half an hour later.

This shot was finally taken.

Howard. Bruckner clapped his hands, "Let's take a break, and take a picture in thirty minutes." ”

The originally serious actors dispersed in a hurry.

Several set designers rushed forward to dismantle the current set as they prepared to set up the next scene.

Madonna, as one of the leading actors, is also the hottest female star in the singing industry, and an assistant immediately stepped forward to serve.

On the contrary, although Aniston is also the leading actor, she is a fledgling and can't afford to hire a personal assistant at all, so she just found a stool to sit down with the help of the field staff.

"Whew, it's finally time to rest."

"The director was so strict that I was nervous and stiff when it came time to shoot."

"Isn't it, some of them I feel are very good, but Howard is just not satisfied with the reshoot, not to mention the waste of film, and the delay."

Several supporting characters and tricks also complained over there.

Obviously, everyone is very interested in Howard. Bruckner was not satisfied.

Ji Cheng saw that the set was temporarily empty, so he and Li Kai brought Tom and Derek inside.

A lot of people found them.

"Mr. Kai."

"Mr. Kai, you're here."

The field staff, lighting and assistant director and others greeted each other, it was obvious that they knew Li Kai, but as for Ji Cheng next to him, they ignored it, everyone was busy to death, who had time to pay attention to who was standing next to Li Kai.

Instead, it's producer Kevin. Dodd is a person in the company, he recognized Ji Cheng at a glance, he was still chatting with people, he hurriedly ran up, and said with a stunned face: "Mr. Cheng, why are you here?" ”

At this time, director Howard. Bruckner and the assistant director, assistant director, and others all noticed.

"Ouch, it's Mr. Cheng."

"Mr. Cheng, please take a seat."

"Mr. Cheng, why didn't you talk to us in advance?"

The assistant director, the young man, was even more scrambling to move chairs.

The actors and actresses at the scene also heard the voices and looked at them all, and then whispered over there.

"He's the boss of the company?"

"Wow, Mr. Cheng looks so young."

"Don't look at him young, I saw a magazine yesterday saying that he is the richest man in the world, worth 27.6 billion!"

"O my God! Mr. Cheng is already the richest man in the world? ”

"I don't know why, at first I saw Mr. Cheng and thought he was mediocre, but suddenly I heard that he was worth $27.6 billion and he looked so handsome."

Several actresses looked at Ji Cheng with little stars in their eyes.

Aniston was also happy when she saw Ji Cheng, and she was about to go over to say hello, but she immediately thought of something, and finally couldn't help but move, she was afraid that others would know about the relationship with Ji Cheng, and then bring unnecessary trouble to Ji Cheng.

As for Madonna, she didn't have so many scruples, as soon as she saw Ji Cheng, she stood up directly and walked over.

At this time, Ji Chengzheng smiled and exchanged a few words with the staff, it was nothing more than what everyone has worked hard, I came over to condolence everyone, and by the way, I took a look at the filming progress and something like that.

Madonna walked to the side, ready to say hello.

Suddenly, Ji Cheng looked at Howard. Bruckner said, "Howard, let's talk?" ”

Madonna saw that Ji Cheng had something to do, so she quickly closed her mouth.

Howard. Bruckner didn't expect Ji Cheng to find himself specifically, and hurriedly said, "Okay, Mr. Cheng." ”

"Well, let's go out and talk."

Ji Cheng wanted to give Howard. Bruckner saves some face.

Howard. Bruckner didn't think much of it, and followed out.

The people in the studio looked at each other, obviously, they didn't know what Ji Cheng was going to do with the director as soon as he came over, and it stands to reason that even if there is something, they should find the producer, and then let the producer communicate with the director.

……

Outside.

Ji Cheng looked at each other and said with a smile: "Howard, I heard that in order to shoot the movie "Chicago", you often work overtime until late before finishing work, can your body still eat?" ”

Well, according to his memory Howard. Bruckner should not be in good health, otherwise he would not have died after filming "The Last Night on Broadway", so Ji Cheng pondered two sentences, if Howard. Bruckner admits that his health is not very good, so he can not only not offend the directors guild, but also have a legitimate reason to let the other party be laid off, at most compensate for some expenses.

Howard. Bruckner was indeed in poor health, but he insisted and said, "Thank you Mr. Cheng for your concern, my physical condition is okay." ”

Ji Cheng saw that the other party didn't admit it, so he had to change his policy and said, "I heard that the filming progress is a bit slow? ”

Howard. Bruckner immediately said: "Yes, the filming progress is a bit slow, mainly these actors can't understand what I mean, don't understand what I want, especially the two female leads, Xie Te, Mr. Cheng, don't blame me for speaking badly, they simply don't know anything about acting, if they weren't the protagonists you designated, I would have changed roles a long time ago." ”

!

Do you mean to blame me?

What's wrong with the casting of the special buddy? Madonna and Aniston's performances are obviously very good, but your sister doesn't understand that "Chicago" is a musical comedy, what you want is a stage drama style, and it will be interspersed with singing, if it is a serious movie style, this is still called a musical and dance drama?

Ji Cheng's face was a little dark at the moment, and he was not ready to talk to Howard. Bruckner went around the corner, "I think Madonna and Jennifer are doing a good job, but you're not going in the right direction." ”

He is already very euphemistic, plus he is an investor and the owner of a production company, it stands to reason that any director should listen to some of his opinions, even if Spielberg comes, he should understand some meaning.

Can Howard. Bruckner was so brainless, his eyes suddenly widened when Ji Cheng said this, "You don't mean that the actor has a problem, but that I, the director, have a problem?" ”

Ji Cheng said expressionlessly: "I didn't say that, I just asked you to focus on more important aspects when directing." ”

Howard. Bruckner laughed angrily, "Mr. Cheng, I admit that you are rich, you are a world-class master in finance, but in the field of filming, it's not that I am arrogant, a hundred of you together can't compare to me!" ”

Ji Cheng narrowed his eyes, "Howard, what do you mean by that?" I'm talking to you about the film, and you're still attacking me personally? ”

"You just see that I am too strict with the two heroines you picked, and I feel that I can't get over the face, so I deliberately embarrass me!" Howard. Bruckner exclaimed excitedly, "Who doesn't know why you rich people invest in making movies?" Especially for a designated actress like you, do you think I don't understand? ”

A cold light flashed in Ji Cheng's eyes, "Do you know what you're talking about?" ”

"I know!" Howard. Bruckner was not afraid at all, and even sneered, "I understand how ruthless your capitalists are, but let me tell you this, even if you give me death threats, I am not afraid, anyway, I don't have long to live!" ”

You're the!

It turns out that you know that you are dying, so you have no scruples?

To tell the truth, the other party is not afraid of death, Ji Cheng really has nothing to do with the other party, or he will directly fire the other party, but he discussed it with Li Kai before doing so, knowing that it will offend the Directors Association, which is not a feasible implementation plan.

Encountering such a stone in a pit, Ji Cheng had a headache.

……

Inside.

Aniston was chatting with Madonna about how to perform in the next scene.

Suddenly, there was a fierce quarrel outside. Bruckner's roar was heard in the studio, "...... Who doesn't know why you rich people invest in making movies? Especially for a designated actress like you, do you think I don't understand? ”

Aniston and Madonna were stunned.

The other actors heard Howard. Bruckner's voice all brushed their eyes on Aniston and Madonna, they didn't know the relationship between Ji Cheng and Aniston, and they didn't know that these two actresses were designated by Ji Cheng, but now when they heard this amazing information, their eyes became strange, and they all began to think about it.

Aniston is so beautiful, and she is not well-known herself, and even heard that it is the first time to participate in a movie, doesn't that mean that it may be Ji Cheng's secret Xiaomi?

As for Madonna, everyone knows how great brilliant she has made in the singing industry, of course, she also knows that she is really not good in the entertainment industry, to put it mildly, if Madonna hadn't made great achievements in the singing industry, with her past performance experience, maybe she wouldn't have won a supporting actress, let alone the heroine.

And everyone understands what kind of woman Madonna is in terms of her private life.

No, when everyone thinks about it, they immediately think that Madonna got the leading role contract of this film by relying on Ji Cheng's unspoken rules.

It turns out that this drama was filmed by rich people to coax women to invest happily.

Alas, it's just a pity that Howard . Bruckner was too serious, and scolded Aniston and Madonna again and again, probably because of this, it made investors Ji Cheng unhappy.

The crowd didn't like Howard though. Bruckner's directing style, but in the face of this kind of big right and wrong, they are still more inclined to Howard in their hearts. Bruckner.

Yes, they misunderstood, thinking that Ji Cheng invested in making movies just to make two women happy.

Just when everyone was secretly sighing in their hearts, Howard. Bruckner's loud voice came again, "I understand how ruthless your capitalists are, but let me tell you this, even if you give me death threats, I am not afraid, anyway, I don't have long to live!" ”

it!

Ji became these two actresses, and they actually made a death threat to the director?

Big news!

Big news!

If this matter spreads, Ji Cheng will definitely be infamous and boycotted by the entire film circle!

The actors and venue staff thought so, but no one dared to say anything.

They don't talk nonsense, it doesn't mean that the other crew members in the studio won't talk nonsense outside when they hear it.

Kai Lee and producer Kevin. Dodd realized the seriousness of the matter, and couldn't wait any longer, and the two hurried outside.

As soon as the two of them ran outside, the actors and field staff in the studio all ran out.

Not only them, but the crew members in the two nearby studios also seemed to hear the movement and ran out to look.

Ji Cheng and Howard. Bruckner is still in a standoff.

Li Kai saw that there were so many onlookers, and immediately ran up with sweat and scolded, "Howard! What are you talking nonsense! ”

Kevin. Dodd also rushed forward and complained: "Howard! I tell you not to slander people, or you will be good-looking! ”

"Hahaha!" Howard. Bruckner laughed like crazy, he was already suffering from illness and was not in a good mood, and now he all burst out, "What am I talking nonsense? What did I say? He Ji Cheng is an investor and the richest man in the world, we all know that he is rich, but am I wrong in terms of filming? Does he understand? He knows a fart! ”

No matter how good Ji Cheng's temper was, he was angry, "You say I don't understand? Then tell me, how do I understand! ”

"Mr. Cheng, don't be like him."

"It's just that if it doesn't work, let's change the director."

Kai Lee and Kevin. Dodd persuaded.

Of course, Ji Cheng wants to change the director, but he can't just change it, otherwise his personal, Madonna, Aniston and the company's reputation will all be because of Howard. Bruckner's words just now, especially the so-called "death threat", if this matter is not handled well, it will not only affect Huaying Pictures, but also implicate Huajin Capital.

He reached out and looked at Howard. Bruckner, "Tell me, how can I understand filming to convince you?" ”

"Okay! You say you know filming, right? "Howard. Bruckner broke the jar and said, "The script for this film is based on the script of John. Kander, Fred. Eber and Bob. Fox is adapted from the musical of the same name, if you really know how to film, first rewrite a script, and then shoot a few shots to show me, whether you really understand it! ”

Many directors in the beautiful country are screenwriters. Bruckner was no exception, and the "Chicago" film was originally the result of Ji Cheng's request to adapt the musical of the same name. Bruckner saw that there was a ready-made musical as a blueprint there, and he directly did the work of the screenwriter.

Actually, none of this is anything, what is it, Howard. Bruckner is actually threatening Ji Cheng with the script, which probably means that if you point fingers again, the script of labor and management will not be used for you, but it does not mean that Ji Cheng is really required to be the director and shoot a few more shots.

As we all know, the script of the beautiful country is very important, and in the long-term practice of Hollywood, a mature development system has been formed around the script, such as in modern society, Hollywood's annual script development expenditure alone is as high as 900 million US dollars.

In Hollywood, scripts are divided into two categories, namely speculative scripts and scripts adapted from copyrighted content.

What is a speculative playbook? To put it simply, it is an original script actively developed by screenwriters, which has no brand effect and often requires a large amount of funds in terms of publicity and distribution.

The content adaptation script is a more secure one, which is generally adapted from popular, comic or other copyright content that has established a brand, such as Marvel's superhero movie series is a content adaptation script.

Similarly, "Chicago" can also be regarded as a content adaptation, because it is adapted from the successful and established brand effect of the musical "Chicago", and the theme itself has its own audience, as long as the adaptation is not too bad, it can basically achieve results.

But not everyone is capable of adapting.

Because excellent scripts are often adapted only by excellent screenwriters, and there is no such excellent screenwriter in ten thousand.

Howard. It's not that Bruckner is a good screenwriter, it's just that he is sure that the project "Chicago" has been launched, and it is too late to find a screenwriter to write a script, especially the script of this kind of adapted musical is difficult to write, if you find a screenwriter to write a script, I don't know how much time will be wasted, and maybe a suitable script may not be adapted in a year.

Not to mention that Ji Cheng is a layman.

Howard. Bruckner didn't believe he could write a script.

Don't talk about Howard. Bruckner, even if it's Kai Lee and Kevin. Dodd and Aniston, Madonna and others standing at the door don't think Ji Cheng can write a script, isn't it a joke, if the script is so easy to write, does the production company still have to invest so much money in the script every year?

But what no one expected was that Ji Cheng suddenly laughed, "What do you mean, as long as I write a suitable script and shoot a few shots that are better than you, will you take the initiative to resign?" ”

Howard. Bruckner was stunned for a moment, obviously he didn't expect Ji Cheng to say this, but he didn't think Ji Cheng had the ability, and still stiffened his neck and said: "If you really do it, don't let me resign voluntarily, even if you want me to apologize publicly!" ”

"Good! That's what you said! ”

Ji Chengxin said that what I want is your words, otherwise you guy, who is not afraid of death, I really have nothing to deal with!

Isn't it just writing a script?

The other buddies won't, but it's really not a problem with the script.

As for shooting?

Dude has seen the original movie "Chicago", why don't you just follow the camera?

I'm going to fry you, and Jesus can't keep it, I said!