I make a thriller, it's God chasing and feeding

Chapter 388 [Heir? ]

"seventh."

On the second day of the premiere, during breakfast, Zhang Xueming finally had the energy to talk about work, "There were thirteen films competing at the same time, and our film ranked seventh."

“Not bad.”

Lu Zhengyi's face remained calm, even though this was the worst result he had ever gotten since he became famous.

"It's mainly because the competition this time is so fierce."

Zhang Xueming continued to say that among the films released in the same period in the Western market, The Cruise was only ranked seventh. The first few were a superhero IP and a crime-themed racing film...

There are thirteen Western films in the same period, some of which are classic popular IPs, or themes that are in line with market hotspots.

Among them, in addition to Lu Zhengyi, a director from Tang, there are also films shot by local directors from Xingtiao Country, directors from Tianzhu Country, and directors from Gaul Country...

In a film market where many countries are competing fiercely, it is extremely difficult for a horror film, especially one with Oriental people as the main characters, to get seventh place.

But judging from the ranking, it is relatively far behind.

"Then this..."

At the dining table, although Liu Huiyun was taking care of her grandson, she also paid attention to the conversation between her son and daughter-in-law. Inevitably, she was a little worried, "Will this make people laugh?"

What's the joke? Of course, the joke score was too poor, only ranking seventh.

You know, Lu Zhengyi is now very famous in Tang State, no, in the whole Dongzhou.

Whenever she went out and met with other old friends, she would always brag about how capable her son was at such a young age.

This time, many people are paying attention to the release of his new work in the Western market.

On the Internet, countless Chinese people firmly believe that his works will be able to make a name for themselves in the Western market as before.

But now...

“It’s expected.”

However, both Lu Zhengyi and Zhang Xueming looked calm.

"The market in the West is different from that in Dongzhou."

Lu Zhengyi did not explain, but Zhang Xueming spoke up and said, "The differences are greater than those in the countries of Dongzhou, and this is only the first work."

"The box office data for the first release is not very valuable for reference. We need to look at... at least one month's worth of box office data."

"As for whether Ayi's fame can be established there, it remains unknown for the time being."

The main reason is still the first work.

Before the film was released, the couple could roughly guess that the performance of this work would not be too bad among the same period, but it would not be particularly good either.

Just like when he went to China to shoot before, he had the foundation of Ju-Je ...

Subsequently, 'Fu Jiang' became the most popular brand in the Southern Dynasty market.

Although Lu Zhengyi is confident in his work, he is also cautious in entering the entire Dongzhou market.

Although his films were very popular in the Tang Dynasty at that time.

But going to a foreign country, it should take a long time for the influence to take place.

It’s just like when some people pay attention to their favorite stars, movies, or hobbies, they always can’t help but think that the person, movie, or hobby they like is very popular and that many people like it.

They would say things like 'You haven't even heard of him', 'How come you haven't even seen this movie', 'Have you never played this...'

If you only socialize within your own circle, then naturally all you see and hear are people related to your hobbies.

But what if I step out?
Perhaps, many people from foreign countries accidentally saw Lu Zhengyi's works, were attracted by them, and made some comments.

But this is different from occupying the market.

Being able to truly leave your name on the box office charts of foreign movies like "The Grudge" and "Tomie" can be considered as occupying the market.

Being on the list means it must have been recognized by the majority of people in the market.

As for those that attracted some international friends to comment, it can only be regarded as opening the category of "international reputation", and not much data is left on it.

Therefore, in Lu Zhengyi's original plan, he had to have a few films like "The Ring" and "Gonjiam..." in order to gain a firm foothold in Dongzhou.

Food should be eaten bite by bite; a person's reputation is accumulated bit by bit.

However, later on, with the help of the connections of the Light and Shadow Group, he was able to occupy the horror film market in Dongzhou ahead of schedule.

Exposure + quality of work affect the speed of accumulating reputation.

However, the same actions will not have such a great impact in Western markets.

After all, whether it is the Kingdom of He or the Southern Dynasty, they have cultural commonalities with the Tang Dynasty. They are more likely to accept Lu Zhengyi's thinking and more likely to accept oriental faces.

But Westerners are different.

There is definitely an impact of aesthetic differences.

If the two people have the same appearance, when faced with a white person and a black person as a wife or husband, the Tang people would often choose a white person.

Because in terms of aesthetics, they tend to be more inclined towards white people.

When two people have the same appearance, a white person is more likely to choose black or brown people rather than Asian people.

Sometimes, Dongzhou people cannot understand why the director chooses a black person as the leading actor or actress.

Especially when I saw the male protagonist in the film was willing to become an enemy of the kingdom and the world for an "ugly" woman, there was only great confusion in his eyes.

A person's appearance has a great influence on the film.

The good thing is that Wenxiu’s acting skills are a killer.

As another day passed, Terror Cruise's ranking in the Western market moved up one place.

This also means that the audience who watched this work had a high degree of recognition.

"The box office of the first show doesn't mean anything. It's only the first day. How much can the audience know about the plot? Those who came on the first day were attracted by Director Lu's fame."

"But the box office data on the second day was higher than that on the first day, and even surpassed the previous box office ranking, which means that those who watched the film truly recognized the film and promoted it."

"Just wait, the box office data of this movie will definitely be more than this."

In the group of Mei Limao crew, there has been no shortage of news since the premiere.

They pay more attention to data than director Lu Zhengyi, especially after some of them became familiar with Guangying, they share box office data in the group almost in real time.

It could be from the Tang Dynasty, the Southern Dynasty, or the Star-Spangled Kingdom...

The most discussed one among them is, of course, the Star-Spangled Empire.

"It has to be Teacher Yu. I climbed the ladder and went out to see that she had a lot more fans outside."

"I've noticed that Director Lu's leading roles are getting stronger and stronger recently. Last time, it was Teacher Zhou Jie who played Tomie, and this time it's Teacher Yu. Who will dare to play the next role?"

"Indeed, who would dare to take on a role without some ability? Isn't this a clown in comparison? Whoever plays the role will be ridiculed."

"The problem now is no longer about filming, but whether the actors' acting skills can keep up." "Are you sure there will be another drama?"

The protagonist of Tomie is Zhou Jie, whose personality and image are absolutely in line with the character. And now in Terror Cruise, Yu Wenxiu has overturned the aesthetic taste of Western audiences with her acting skills.

With these two acting in two consecutive dramas, which actor would dare to take on the next one?
But soon, following Xu Feng's words, the group fell silent.

Yeah, is there a next one?

"I've been talking to Director Li about some things recently."

Lu Zhengyi had just watched TV with his child for a while, and saw his mother taking him to take a bath. He took the time to check the group message, and then saw their problem.

"If everything goes well, Director Li should sign a contract with Guangying."

"I really don't have any plans to make a movie recently. My family is very busy and I may not be able to take care of it at work."

"But Director Li will probably continue to stick to the horror film category. If you are interested, you can contact him. He will definitely not reject you. After all, he definitely recognizes your work ability..."

There were signs of this happening long before.

When he and his wife were willing to invest money to help Li Chuanxin film the Pen Fairy, the other party already had a similar idea.

He also needs a backer to help him take care of things other than shooting so that he can have a chance to focus on shooting.

However, Li Chuanxin really made the decision after he remembered those memories.

These few simple sentences caused the originally quiet group chat to explode.

Li Chuanxin signed a contract with Guangying, which means cooperating with the Mei Limao crew.

"Director Li? Does he... does he know something too?"

"Yes, he sent me a message before, and he seemed to remember something. I asked him to contact Director Lu. It seems that Director Li does not intend to forget those memories."

"But, can Director Li shoot it well?"

"Does Director Li have any good scripts?"

"Director Li can't control those things, he..."

The news in the Meili cat group spread rapidly, and the weight of Lu Zhengyi's words made them a little unbelievable.

This is... choosing an heir?
Li Chuanxin is going to take over Director Lu's position and take over the job of shooting horror films. Will they also be packed up and sent over?

But, does Director Li have the ability to shoot it well?
And...what about Bai Wei, the assistant director? Logically speaking, even if they were to find a successor, it should be Bai Wei, the assistant director of the Meilimao crew, because their relationship was "orthodox."

"There are many good scripts in the script library of Guangying, and there are a few that I like very much, such as The Ring, Silent Hill, Dead Silence, and The Conjuring..."

"If Director Li can find the right actors and make the right storyboards, I would be happy for him to complete these scripts."

"Director Li and I share the same love for the film industry."

Lu Zhengyi simply picked a few questions to answer.

Among them, the biggest problem should be the script.

Of course he copied the script, but he never considered himself the creator.

Lu Zhengyi has always been filming these scripts as a "director", so of course Li Chuanxin can do it too. As long as his directing ability is up to standard, he can also produce good works.

Lu Zhengyi had no doubt about this.

In order to make a good movie, he put aside his pride as a senior and traveled thousands of miles to seek advice from a junior who was much younger than him and had only been in the industry for a few years.

In order to make a movie, he spent three years, from creating the storyboard, to negotiating with the script writer, to funding...

Lu Zhengyi recognizes Li Chuanxin's passion for being a director.

If he gets these scripts, there will be no mistake, at least in terms of seriousness.

Perhaps, I can also take this opportunity to see Sadako, Triangle Head, and Mary Shaw who are completely different from my previous life...

Thinking of this, Lu Zhengyi felt a little bit of anticipation in his heart.

Of course, just a little.

"But this is all voluntary. If you are willing to help, you can apply to join Director Li's crew. If not, you can find a job on your own."

Lu Zhengyi added another sentence in the group.

But soon, the private chat dialog box began to shake.

Bai Wei sent a message.

"Director Lu, can I direct the film myself?"

His message was simple.

Obviously, rather than just helping Li Chuanxin and continuing to be an assistant director, he wanted to be a real director.

"Of course, whether it's me or Lao Zhang, when we teach you, we are not limited to being an assistant director." Lu Zhengyi had a little smile on his face, "You kid, if you can find the right person, you can also apply to shoot the script in the light and shadow script library."

He is now very satisfied with Bai Wei's ambition.

Rather than watching Li Chuanxin shooting alone, he would rather see other people competing with him.

Only with competition can good works be produced.

"Thank you, Director Lu!"

On the other end of the phone, Bai Wei could convey his emotions through words alone.

But soon, he asked again, "Can I borrow those special items?"

To him, that was the point.

Special objects. Only with these things can the content you shoot be more realistic, more popular with the audience, and get better box office.

Many people in the crew think so.

"As long as you can get their approval and it is safe enough, you can."

Lu Zhengyi had already guessed that there would be a problem, but he didn't think much about it. "But you have to remember the contents of the manual and make sure it's safe enough."

"If there is a certain risk, not only will I oppose it, but the Taoist priests will also not agree to it."

"Safety issues should be put before filming, and you also have to consider concealing the facts. If these things cannot be guaranteed, I think you know the consequences. I am not with you and cannot guarantee your safety."

If you want to borrow it, of course you can.

But the prerequisite is that things can be kept within a controllable range. If they get out of control, the damage caused will definitely be something they cannot afford.

At least, there is no guarantee that Lu Zhengyi can save the situation in time.

Bai Wei was silent for a long time before responding to these emphasis.

Lu Zhengyi no longer paid attention to the messages in the group.

He put down his phone, wondering which movie the two of them would choose next. Or maybe, they would not shoot separately for the time being, but would collaborate on a film first.

(End of this chapter)