"The Siege of October".

At the beginning of the decline of the times, the birth of New China is the theme.

The idea is absolutely lofty.

Li Qing glanced at the script sent a little.

Compare it with the idea.

The plot is simple and straightforward.

But because it is simple and clear enough, even this script is enough to make Li Qing tempted.

The film tells the story of 1905, Central on Hong Kong Island. The reformers were assassinated. Knowing that Mr. Sun was about to arrive in Hong Kong, the Qing court sent the general Yan Xiaoguo to kill him...

With this chase as the stage, the people who dedicated their lives and blood to the birth of New China.

Merchant.

Student.

Coachman.

Flower Girl.

Beggar.

Actors...

These salient beings in China.

For the spark of the new China...

And Liu Yubai is one of the characters.

Beggar, Wu Zhuangyuan.

"I also think this script outline is awesome." Jiang Chenggang paused and said, "The role of this small supporting role feels better than the main second and third positions in some movies."

Otherwise, Li Ming would have grabbed this role.

"This time, the opponent is also very strong." Jiang Chenggang squinted his eyes and said, "That's Li Ming, one of the Four Heavenly Kings."

"Indeed, if you want to grab this role, it will definitely be an uphill battle."

"And it's a supporting role.." Li Qing stroked the script and muttered: "But in this kind of sparkling leather, who is the decisive protagonist, or rather, everyone is their own protagonist."

"Yes!"

This is also a point that Jiang Chenggang values.

In the film "October Siege", the protagonist is not the protagonist in the traditional sense, but more like a shaft connecting the past and the next.

As an axis connecting the plot, it doesn't mean that he is absolutely a protagonist, and all other plots revolve around him.

He himself is also a pawn of the plot, an integral part, but there are more parts that are lubricants and axles.

Supporting roles are not necessarily incapable of playing the role of the main character.

"But it's really hard... Your main competitor is called Li Ming."

Jiang Chenggang emphasized the opponent again.

One of the Four Heavenly Kings of Lai Ming Hong Kong Island.

An all-round artist who has reached the pinnacle of singing and dancing.

Film and television may be slightly inferior, but it does not affect his status in the industry.

The King of Heaven is not a man of words.

"It's a character with a 'character arc,'"

Li Qing touched his chin and said.

That is, it is similar to a growth role, a role that can be sublimated.

It's a bit difficult to act, and the general interpretation can't be controlled, because before growing up, after growing up, it's a good feeling...

This needs to give the audience a good feeling, so that they feel that this character, although still called by the same name, is definitely a different person from before.

Metamorphosis, growth, sublimation.

Liu Yubai, the identity is a beggar, and the deeper identity is Wu Zhuangyuan...

In the old Qing court, this was a martial artist with a high status.

He is clearly a vested interest in the Qing court, but he is resolute and follows the innovative team.

To fight against the Qing court...

This is one of the arcs and sublimations of Liu Yubai's characters. ….

With such a character, the difficulty of playing it is definitely not low.

I don't know if I can directly write his feelings.

But in any case, since the other party sent this invitation to audition, try it too.

Present your understanding as much as possible and embody it.

.....

whereas

Li Qing also officially received a notice of audition for "The Siege of October".

In the magic capital...

Although it is a film set in 1902 in Central, Hong Kong Island, the stage was built in the magic city, and the filming location is also in the magic city.

In order to prepare for this stage, it took 60 million yuan of preliminary investment and construction -

It's a crazy movie.

Yes, it can only be described as crazy.

Industry insiders have heard about the planning of "October Siege" for a long time.

This is a movie that has been in preparation since 1999!

At that time, the highest-grossing movie was only 60 million.

Asking investors to make a movie with an upfront investment of at least 60 million, isn't this a brain show?

This is the evaluation in the industry, that is, a crazy person, with a crazy plan, and wants to make a crazy movie.

No one would have thought that this film would be a success.

But the director was stunned and Chen Kexing found an investor in the industry, with an initial investment of 60 million... It's really coming!

Even though many years have passed since the project.

But it was finally launched.

Today, the total amount of investment is astronomical.

The figure of 60 million is still an upfront investment.

Or an investment in the construction of Hong Kong Island City in the magic capital!

Not counting the production, salary, and many miscellaneous expenses.

According to the actuarial figures of actuaries.

The final investment may go to the figure of 140 million.

At this level of investment, do you need to worry about millions of salaries?

Need! Very much needed!

It is precisely because of such a huge investment that everything has to be used on the cutting edge, after all, there are 10 companies that produce products combined.

10 companies.

Chen Kexing and the director are not even the same word, they can only say that they have a lot of right to speak.

"Are you really going to let that Li Qing audition, not Li Ming?"

Director Chen Desheng looked at Chen Kexing and couldn't help but say, "We have been in contact with Li Ming, and they are willing to relax their salary."

This is where Chen Kexing is most entangled.

Originally, judging from the cost performance and performance, he was more willing to invite Li Qing.

After all, Li Qing's cost performance is really high.

Later, I tried to contact Li Ming in a polite manner.

He also said that he liked the script very much.

is even willing to reduce the salary to act.

Although the average price is much higher than that of Li Qing.

But as soon as Li Ming took the initiative to reduce the price, his cost performance also came out.

This makes it difficult to choose, is it Li Ming or Li Qing?

Director Chen Desheng's attitude is very clear.

"I want Li Ming, his fame is willing to deign to play a supporting role for us, and he is willing to take the initiative to reduce the price."

Even if you want Li Ming to play this supporting role, you have to look at his face, and you have to invite him!

That's what I thought at the time.

People don't necessarily want to play supporting roles!

Now people are not only willing, but also willing to lower their own values.

The meaning is obvious enough. ….

Li Ming, I like this character very much.

Because I like it, I can ignore a lot of external conditions, and I can make concessions for this favorite role.

In fact, this is also what Chen Kexing thought, he really didn't expect that Li Ming would like this role so much, and as one of the four heavenly kings, he could make concessions.

"But I found that the mainland children are also quite suitable."

"That Li Qing."

Chen Desheng had never met Li Qing, and he didn't know much about it.

I only know that the recent "Slaying the Wolf" is related to him.

But that's not a reason to brush off Li Ming...

Let Li Ming participate in the audition, what is it?

Li Ming has cast peaches, don't you report Li back?

"How can I say it, I covet Li Ming's fame and cost performance, but Li Qing's performance in action scenes and martial arts scenes is also quite powerful, and the fight between him and Donnie Yen can be played in one shot, without a stand-in."

Chen Kexing took a sip of tea and said.

"To be honest, this time it's Donnie Yen's birthday, Ye Xiao jointly recommended, and Li Qing's kung fu is what I have seen with my own eyes, he is really handsome, and he has his own action style."

"Oh... That's an advantage indeed."

When Chen Kexing said this, Chen Desheng was also a little surprised.

You must know that he is Donnie Yen's birthday...

can fight martial arts scenes with Donnie Yen.

In addition to those old action actors in the industry, there are a few people who can use stand-ins, and there are a few people who can fight martial arts scenes with their bodies and Donnie Yen...

At least there are not many on Hong Kong Island.

The setting of this character is 'Wu Zhuangyuan,.

It would be great to be able to play in person without a stand-in.

Kung fu fits the role.

At this time, Chen Desheng muttered.

"But we're not just an action movie."

"October Siege" certainly has a lot of action scenes.

But the most important thing is the literary drama and the spirit of each character in it.

It can only be said that the action is more like a gimmick for "October Siege".

"Look, aren't we coming back here?"

Chen Kexing touched his chin and said, "Let's use auditions to decide which of them is more suitable, and now we both say, it's useless."

"Hmm..."

Chen Desheng agrees with this.

Although in his heart, he is more inclined to Li Ming.

His fame is too big and too strong.

Or stoop down to act.

If it was him, he was directly chosen to play Liu Yubai.

"Lao Chen, I've been waiting for this movie for so many years, I really want him to show the best effect, and no matter what the result is, I will follow my heart's choice."

"Hmm." Chen Kexing patted Chen Desheng on the shoulder and teased: "When you took this script to major places to attract investment, the time when you were always rejected is finally over."

"Hey, it's sad to think about it, but back then, when I caught someone, I had to laugh at the script in my hand." Chen Desheng sighed: "It's incredible to be able to start filming now."

"But it's getting better anyway, isn't it, at least by the time we get there, we'll be able to make this movie well." Chen Kexing teased.

"yes..."

Then the two did not continue to talk about the role of Wu Zhuangyuan.

From the perspective of priority, the importance of the role of Wu Zhuangyuan is still backward.

Heavy yang.

Chen Shaobai.

Fourth Brother Zheng.

Fang Hong.

Li Chongguang.

Li Yutang.

Yan Xiaoguo.

Which of these characters is flesh and blood, and they all have to be focused on.

Group drama.

"With Chen Shaobai and Chongyang as the line, the story will be connected, I'm looking forward to it."

"Hmm..."

"What do you think of the role of Fourth Brother Zheng Xie Fengting?"

"I think it's okay."

Tonight, Chen Kexing and Chen Desheng discussed the plot again until late at night....

Dusk of the sheep