"You want to make a movie version of "Journey to the West"?"

Ren Dahui's reaction was exactly the same as Feng Pants before, with a shocked expression, as if Gu Bei was going to do something earth-shattering next.

"Director, I know what you're thinking, I'll be honest with you, I'm vague in my heart, Director Yang is about to shoot "Journey to the West", no matter who it is, it will be difficult to make a breakthrough if you shoot this theme again!"

In the previous life, it's not that no one has filmed it, Zhejiang has filmed a version, Zhang Dabeard has also filmed a version, and not mentioning the plot of the magic change, just the image of Sun Wukong, few viewers can accept it.

In addition, there are several versions of the movie, Li Lianjie, Zhen Zidan, Guo Fucheng, and Huang Bo have all played Sun Wukong, and the actors are good actors, but it is really a bit ...... for them to play Sun Wukong It's embarrassing.

Zhang Jinlai's version is too classic, although later people were tired of his behavior of often endorsing Sun Wukong, and once said: There are a thousand Hamlets in the eyes of a thousand people, but there is only one Monkey King in the eyes of a thousand people.

But I have to admit that he is right, because the TV series version is too classic, and people's concept of Monkey King has been firmly fixed.

No matter who plays again, you can never get around his face, and no matter who plays again, the audience will unconsciously compare with him.

"You know you're still shooting?"

Ren General Assembly was puzzled, in his opinion, this was a completely thankless matter, and there was no need to touch this brow.

"Somebody has to shoot it!"

Gu Bei said with a smile.

The content of the IP of "Journey to the West" is too rich, and it can be said that one "Journey to the West" is enough to feed the entire Chinese film and television circle.

It would be a pity if no one touched this theme anymore because the TV series version was too classic.

Ren thought about it and felt that this was the case.

"Journey to the West" represents traditional Chinese culture, and it really can't be cut off by a TV series.

"How are you going to shoot it?"

"Separate the story, what is now settled is the section from the birth of the stone monkey to the suppression of the Five Elements Mountain, and the director is Feng Xiaogang."

"Him?"

Ren General Assembly was stunned for a moment, and then said.

"He's afraid...... Will it work? ”

Ren Dahui naturally knew Feng Pants, when he used to work at CCTV, he was first an assistant director for Gu Bei, and later he also independently directed a sitcom "Underground Traffic Station", and then ......

"Party A, Party B" and "Endless".

Ren has seen these two movies and liked them.

However, a person who is good at filming the short and short of the family, and the joys and sorrows of the little people, let him shoot "Journey to the West", is this definitely not ...... It's too sloppy.

"Don't worry, isn't there still me!"

Ren General Assembly nodded: "It's okay for me to come over and help, but ...... What about the work here? ”

"No problem, the movie won't start until October this year!"

"Then it's too late!"

The filming cycle of "Water Margin" is set at two and a half years, this cycle is calculated from the beginning of preparation, the project was officially established at the end of September 94, and the filming work was completed from March to April 97.

Compared to the previous life, the cycle has been shortened by half a year.

Originally, some people said that the time left for filming was too short, and slow work could produce detailed work, and also took the previous three famous novels as examples, "Dream of Red Mansions" took more than 6 years from preparation to completion, "Journey to the West" was 7 years, and "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" took 4 and a half years.

Now it's my turn to shoot "Water Margin", and it can be completed in two and a half years?

In response to such a question, Gu Bei's answer was: I am the director, and I have the final say.

But it's been two and a half years, and it's been 97 years since the whole drama was completed.

Gu Bei said that the movie version of "Journey to the West" will be launched in October this year, and Ren General Assembly is also lacking in skills.

"Isn't there still the East in the work here!"

Belch......

Ren Dahui was stunned and pointed at Gu Bei: "You kid won't have already calculated it, bring Dongfang over, and then let me help you." ”

"Director, you have wronged me, when I asked Dongfang to come over, I didn't think about making a movie about "Journey to the West"!"

Mingqian Pictures is not incompetent, but in the first part of the Havoc in the Heavenly Palace, Gu Bei still wants to find someone who is more familiar with classical masterpieces to be the production director.

Words from others......

Gu Bei was not at ease.

"Director, let's give young people a little more chance, don't you think that's the truth?"

It's a fart!

Ren Dahui looked at Gu Bei with tears and laughter, he was a CCTV person, a serious national cadre, and now Gu Bei actually encouraged him to leave his job and work for a private person, once it spreads......

The evening is not guaranteed!

Seeing that Ren General Assembly didn't speak, Gu Bei continued: "Don't worry, I'll go and tell Director Ruan about this matter, it's definitely no problem." ”

Ruan Ruolin waited until "Water Margin" was launched, and he was about to retire, and the successor Zhang Shengli, the relationship between the two was also good during this time, and Gu Bei should be able to agree if he opened his mouth.

Besides, it's not that Ren General Assembly will completely leave the crew of "Water Margin" and ignore it completely, and when "Havoc in Heaven" is finished, won't he be able to come back!!

In order to support the work of CCTV, Gu Beifei not only did not even ask for the director's salary, but also provided Ningbo Film and Television City for free for the crew to shoot.

With such a big favor, can it be exchanged for a Ren General Assembly?

"If you find another way to get the leader to nod, I'll help you with this!"

Ren General Assembly said, in fact, he also wanted to see how the movie version of "Journey to the West" was filmed.

The matter was negotiated, Gu Bei didn't stay long, Zhang Yimou was still waiting for him.

"Hey! Xiao Xu, I won't go home for dinner at night, yes, talk to people outside, okay, that's it! ”

I hung up the phone, and the elevator door opened just right.

walked to the door of the room where Zhang Yimou lived and rang the doorbell.

Soon the door opened.

"It's fast enough!!"

Zhang Yimou smiled and welcomed Gu Bei in.

Okay!

The house was ready, a few kinds of braised vegetables, peanuts, and two bottles of two pots.

A Shaanxi person, who doesn't drink Xifeng and drinks Erguotou, properly forgets his roots.

"You're going to entertain me with this?"

Zhang Yimou sat down on the bed: "Why don't I give you another bowl of noodles?" ”

Hehe!

Gu Bei smiled, picked up the teacup, and gestured to Zhang Yimou.

Bite!

After taking a sip, the people of the capital really still have to drink this.

Right for the taste.

"How's the harvest after going out?"

Zhang Yimou took a long time to suppress the wine, his alcohol consumption is not good, it was like this when he was in school, but people are addicted to food, as long as someone saves the game, he guarantees to be the first to arrive.

"It's okay, several important exterior locations have been chosen."

As he spoke, he picked up a piece of paper from the bedside table, and the words on it were like ghost drawings.

Inner Mongolia Ejina Banner.

Gu Bei struggled for a long time to understand what was written on it.

"There's a place here with patches of poplars, and it's very beautiful, and last fall, I went over and it was golden."

In addition to this place, there are also Jiuzhaigou, Dunhuang, and the dramas of the Qin Palace, which are concentrated in Ningbo Film and Television City.

Basically, to finish filming this movie, you have to go around most of China.

There are also actors selected by Zhang Yimou below.

The two of them had already discussed it once before, and there was not much change.

King Qin is still Chen Zhiming, Nameless is Li Lianjie, Remnant Sword is Liang Chaowei, Feixue is Zhang Manyu, Changkong is Zhen Zidan, and Ruyue ......

Zhang Ziyi?

There are two alternatives for Ruyue, one is Yang Ziqiong and the other is Wang Lan.

Their own actors must be vigorously promoted.

Yang Ziqiong talked about it, but she didn't talk about it, and her temperament is too big, and it is almost the same as playing Feixue, if she plays a personal maid, it is a little inappropriate, Wang Lan's words...... I always felt almost meaningful. ”

Zhang Yimou took the initiative to explain.

"But this Zhang Ziyi ......"

"Students of the dance school, I was going to pick a few palace maids in the past, but I found out that this child is beautiful and ...... There is especially that oriental beauty, you can understand it!! ”

Gu Bei nodded, of course he could understand.

Regarding Zhang Ziyi's appearance, many people in her previous life said that she was not particularly outstanding, but the combination of facial features makes people feel very comfortable to look at, especially the facial lines, which are very soft, a typical oriental beauty.

"Just look good!"

This is really a bad fate!!

In her previous life, Zhang Ziyi became popular because of Zhang Yimou's movies, but I didn't expect the fate of the two people in this life to start from now on.

A supporting role with few scenes, the most brilliant scene is the battle with Feixue played by Zhang Manyu in the poplar forest.

Since Zhang Yimou is optimistic about Zhang Ziyi, Gu Bei naturally has no opinion.

Li Lianjie, Chen Zhiming, Liang Chaowei, Zhang Manyu, Zhen Zidan.

With these five celebrities alone, the box office of the movie is guaranteed, and the channels in other cities can also hold up.

"Have you touched them all?"

Zhang Yimou nodded: "Chen Zhiming has already settled, Liang Chaowei, Zhang Manyu and Zhen Zidan, I asked the Chen Xunqi you introduced to me, basically there is no problem, the only trouble now is Li Lianjie." ”

"How?"

He ...... It seems that I have encountered a little trouble, and there are several film contracts with a film company called Yongsheng in Xiangjiang, and I heard Mr. Chen say that this company called Yongsheng is a bit ......."

Zhang Yimou's expression was secretive, obviously reluctant to mention some not very good information.

Gu Bei said with a smile: "The two brothers of the Xiang family are all gangs. ”

Zhang Yimou nodded wryly: "That's why I said it's very troublesome." ”

Serious people are generally reluctant to deal with people who go off the beaten path, but this is the case in the Xiangjiang entertainment industry, if you don't have a gang background, you can't mix it up at all.

This is true not only for film companies, but also for many celebrities who are gang members themselves.

"I'll just solve this matter!"

Gu Bei picked up the teacup as he said and touched it with Zhang Yimou again.

As for how to solve it, it's also very simple.

The Xiang brothers have always wanted to cooperate with Guangya, but Gu Bei deliberately avoided it before, and he didn't want to be too involved with people with that background.

Now it looks like he's going to ask for a favor.