Chapter 113: "Struggle" Casting...
"It takes a lot of skill to make a film full of symbolic meaning, and from Wuji's point of view, Director Chen obviously doesn't have this ability!" Ning Hao continued: "Is there a possibility that this is his true level?" ”
“… Nor is it... His level is still there, and the biggest problem with "Wuji" is the lack of explanation of the world view and the details of the story, which makes people incomprehensible..."
"So, I said that "Wu Ji" is a bad movie!"
Shen Xudong interjected: ""Wuji" is the film with the highest production cost in China, but the basic quality of the film - the narrative and character creation are extremely poor, the main narrative line is unclear, the branch line is inexplicably inserted, and it also plays a plot-oriented role, coupled with the face-painted character building...
That's why it creates the effect of frequent audience laughter and drama during the release. I understand the allegorical, innuendo, philosophy, and human symbols, and I understand it the first time I see it, it's really not profound, I just think that you are all face-painted characters, and the truth is written on your face, why do you have to talk halfway through the mysteries? ”
"I tried to reason with gorgeous allegorical lines, but the reason was too simple, so I formed a sense of being tricky..."
"Yes, yes, that's how it feels, like a castle in the air, the plot is weak, but the appearance is extremely exaggerated!"
Ning Hao added: "Director Chen reached a peak in "Farewell My Concubine". But he was later isolated, and there was no one around him to tell the truth, so, to marry a good wife! ”
Shen Xudong glanced at him, and then said, "... Don't say that when you're interviewed! ”
Ning Hao smiled: "... I'm not stupid! ”
Hehe-this sentence is what Ning Hao said in an interview after "Stone"!
In fact, the team can't do it!
Starting from "Wu Ji", Director Chen basically temporarily sets up a team to re-run each time in each movie, which is extremely risky for trial and error, and a good director must have a fixed team with mature and tacit understanding!
Tsui Hark has Shi Nansheng; Feng Xiaogang has Wang Shuo, Liu Zhenyun, and Ge You; Wang Jiawei has Du Kefeng; Zhang Yimou's royal art, photography...
Who is Director Chen?
Just one Chen producer!
Mrs. Chen's production ability is not too much to say that it is not too much to break down the chassis, right?
The team is not good, resulting in always blood gushing in the front, and weak in the back, so later he has the nickname of "half master".
"Wu Ji" is actually the same reason, it is needless to say how rough a few special effects shots are, at that time, I found a Hong Kong company to outsource, because the producer felt that it was "cheap" and "the price was half less than that of a Hollywood production company"...
Of course, the producer has to pick it, and that's to spend it on the blade, but it's really good to pick and search on the blade, so people don't know what to say.
Zhang Jinzhan, the executive director who worked with him for almost ten years and was later kicked out, said: "What I can't understand the most is that the knife in "Wuji" that was shot as a close-up shot turned out to be a wooden knife! With my 10 years of experience working with him, he wouldn't tolerate such a mistake. ”
Chen Xi opened the topic: "Forget it, let's not talk about "Wuji", "Stone" is ready to be released in June, is the next work ready?" ”
“… I'd like to put together the script for "Silver Driver" that I wrote earlier..."
"When will it be filmed?"
Ning Hao pondered for a moment, and then said, "It is estimated that it will be until the end of the year..."
Chen Xi waved his hand: "What are you waiting for at the end of the year, ask Xudong for a script... Start the whole thing right away, let me tell you, the company is making money, and it must withdraw more than three new movies every year..."
Ning Hao glanced at Shen Xudong, who was also puzzled: "Why don't I know?" ”
"Wulin Gaiden" has earned almost 40 million, and game licensing and stage play licensing are all being done... Mr. Gao..."
"That's not a fool's errand... The stakes of the movie are still very high! Shen Xudong shook his head: "I'll wait for the release of "Stone"... In this way, you finish the story of "Silver Driver" first, and when "Stone" is released, you will start immediately! ”
“… Good! ”
Chen Xi glanced at Shen Xudong: "Don't you have a ready-made script?" ”
“… How can I have time to write a script... I have to go to casting tomorrow! ”
"Are you going to cast? You're just going to see the beauty! ”
Shen Xudong looked innocent: "... I was serious and responsible, so I personally cast, for the sake of art! ”
Han Yan couldn't help but interject: "Casting? What role to choose? ”
Chen Xi explained: "His "Struggle" is about to be adapted into a TV series, the director is Zhao Baogang, and there are several roles that have not yet been decided!" ”
Han Yan immediately said: "I've watched "Struggle", which roles are undecided? ”
"It's not up to Milai yet..."
"Who did Lu Tao and Charlene find?"
Shen Xudong snorted at Chen Xi: "You ask her!" ”
Chen Xi said: "Wang Jinghua recommended Tong Dawei and Ma Yili, I thought Ma Yili was too bitter, so I replaced it with Zeng Li, Huazi, I originally recommended Sha Yi... Zhao Baogang didn't like the actors of "Wulin Gaiden", so I replaced it with Zhang Yi! ”
Han Yan asked again: "What about Yang Xiaoyun?" Gotta find a Beijing film, right? ”
"Hmm... Tang Yan went to audition, but was rejected directly, and I recommended my classmate Gao Lu..."
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That's the case, "Struggle" was originally planned to be jointly produced by Xin Baoyuan and Shijiu Culture, and Shen Xudong's Tianmei Media participated in a little...
Shen Xudong thought it was good out of respect for the original time and space.
Then don't change it!
Then, Gao Fenfen knew about it and directly scolded Shen Xudong for being a loser...
"Struggle" sold millions of copies, directed by Zhao Baogang and written by Shen Xudong himself.
meets all the conditions for a hit, and it can be said to be a popular drama.
Why doesn't the company take control of the investment?
Lots of money?
What she said made sense, Shen Xudong couldn't refute it, and then Shijiu Culture was kicked out and became the main console investment of Tianmei Media, and the copyright was also in his hands... Then Xin Baoyuan jointly produced.
Of course, Wang Jinghua was busy for a long time, and she also voted 10%, and took away the role of Lu Tao by the way.
The rest of the characters are beautiful!
Of course, the director also needs to nod...
Zhao Baogang has no opinion on this, Xin Baoyuan also has signed artists, but there is no particularly suitable - Song Dandan, Sun Honglei, Chen Xiaoyi, Tan Kai... Who is suitable?
……
Milley in "Struggle" is a very important character.
By the way, there are also Lu Lu, pig heads...
Lu Lu still decided on Xu Fanxi - she is an actor under Xin Baoyuan, so she has to give someone one, right?
Pig... Of course it's Zhou Xiaoou, he's too suitable for this role!
There is also a Xiang Nan, the background color of this character is honest, and he doesn't look too positive, so Zhu Yanwen can't do it.
Yu Entai is actually quite suitable, regardless of age, acting skills, and appearance, he is reliable, but Zhao Baogang criticized "Wulin Gaiden" on the front foot, and used other actors on the back foot?
Therefore, the company strongly recommended Lu Fangsheng...
Lu Fangsheng is actually not very suitable...
Chen Xi pulled around, and then called his classmate Wang Lei and invited him to audition...
Wang Jinghua recommended heraldry...
Try both!
As for Milley... Really going to cast!
Shen Xudong doesn't look at beautiful women, he is serious and responsible.
Art needs to be observed on the spot, and even, if necessary, he can dedicate himself to art!