China Entertainment: I have been a director since 05

Chapter 377 Who dares to take sides? ! Who dares to say no? !
Within two hours after Guan Ling released the news, the film and television circles and the entertainment circle were in an uproar. Not only Zhen Zidan, but almost everyone was stunned.

The main creative team of "Ip Man", Wilson Yip, Emperor Entertainment Group, and China Film Group were all shocked by Guan Ling's Weibo post.

There was an uproar on the Internet, and all kinds of comments suddenly appeared.

Afterwards, this piece of news quickly swept the entertainment headlines of major portals and even topped the hot search list on Weibo.

"Kwan Ling officially announced that the "Ip Man" series will soon be replaced by a new actor, Zhen Zidan got what he wanted!"

"Ip Man 2 has not yet been released, but the news about Guan Ling has completely confused fans of the Ip Man series. Should they be happy or unhappy?!"

"Conflict becomes public? Zhen Zidan is officially replaced by Guan Ling!"

“Where did the Ip Man series start to decline? In the next three Ip Man movies, Zhen Zidan will no longer play the leading role!”

"Yen Tzu-shan announced in an interview that he no longer wanted to play the role of Ip Man, and Guan Ling held a meeting on Weibo to directly announce the replacement of the role!"

Speaking of which, this incident is a bit funny. Zhen Zidan himself claimed in an interview that he might not shoot the Ip Man series.

Guan Ling directly posted a Weibo post about the case and satisfied his interview request.

All of a sudden, all major media outlets were extremely lively and there was no peace at all.

Countless people in the industry were shocked!
The current box office of "Ip Man 2" has reached 2.6 million yuan. This result is nothing to Guan Ling, but to Wilson Yip and even all Chinese directors and major film and television companies, it is definitely a project with extremely high box office.

It can even be called the best among domestic films and an untouchable S-level resource. The three future films will be three big pies!
A mouth-watering pancake!
The previous two "Ip Man" movies have already grossed nearly 500 million yuan at the box office! This fully proves the potential of this series!

Movie fans have already prepared their pots and pans, waiting for this series to become bigger and stronger, to achieve greater success, and to present everyone with a feast of delicious food!

Unexpectedly, everyone has been waiting for the sequel to this series of movies.

but……

The protagonist is going to change!
Everyone knows that after Zhen Zidan has already filmed two movies, if he changes the role now, the future box office will inevitably be affected.

Everyone knows that Guan Ling must know.
But he just announced the change! Without any hesitation! Without any hesitation!
The movie hasn’t even been released yet, and the main character has been replaced!
The entertainment industry was in an uproar!

"The conflict between Guan Ling and Zhen Zidan is suspected to be public. According to our investigation, Zhen Zidan is looking for another job while he is still working. He used the official announcement that there will be no sequel as a threat to negotiate and demand a pay raise."

"This is the second time Director Guan Ling has expressed his personal opinions about an actor. The last time was when Director Guan blocked Jiang Yiyan and announced that he would no longer work with her."

"The role-changing incident may affect Zhen Zidan's commercial value. Why will this be a lose-lose outcome?!"

After Ye Weixin called Guan Ling, he asked the same question.

Why is there a lose-lose outcome?
He hopes that this series can continue to develop, so that he will have a long-term meal ticket.

It can be eaten for several years.

"Without Zhen Zidan, this film series wouldn't fail." Guan Ling said to Ye Weixin, "There are plenty of martial arts actors, and plenty of familiar faces. Why would I look for an actor who is so confident during an interview?"

There was silence over there, not a word was uttered.

As a director, he can certainly raise questions about the characters in the film.

But as the investor and copyright holder, Guan Ling has the final say.

Wilson Yip knew very well that if he continued to go against the current at this moment, the director might be replaced.

Hong Kong directors still have great respect for Guan Ling, and this time is no exception.

Wilson Yip just couldn't understand it for the moment, and he couldn't give up the movie.

……

Many netizens have commented on this matter, but these are just trivial matters and have little impact on the parties involved.

But after the incident completely exploded, the minds of countless actors in the circle began to waver.

Guan Ling's script is based on the 500 million yuan of the previous film. The remaining three films, no matter how you look at it, are pie in the sky.

But who can eat it depends on their own ability!

But everyone knows that although this cake looks fragrant, not everyone can eat it.

With the success of Zhen Zidan, who can have enough confidence that it can surpass the previous work?
……

Yangcheng,

Zhang Ziyi had just finished a day of filming. After seeing the news about the "Ip Man" series, he felt awe-inspiring, yet also a hint of relief.

Ever since Guan Ling gave her a role in "Vanishing Lover", she felt that her life suddenly got better.

The script of Wang Jiawei's "The Grandmaster" was also handed to her.

When Zhang Ziyi first read the script of "The Grandmaster", he knew that this movie was not to be missed, because the movie is the same as the "Ip Man" series, but the main theme it wants to express is different.

The "Ip Man" series focuses more on the splendor of action and national sentiment.

"The Grandmaster" focuses more on the confused people in the troubled times.

Countless people are drunk and busy, wasting the rest of their lives.

All the love between young men and women in troubled times was buried deep in their hearts, and crushed into mud by the cold wheel of history!
One is a commercial film that aims to be box office-ready, and the other is an art film that studies the characters' emotions, beliefs, martial arts, and morality in troubled times.

Even Zhang Ziyi could vaguely feel that this so-called action film, martial arts film, carries the most universal views on love and values ​​of the Chinese people.

And these have always been what the Wang family is best at.

During the on-site filming, Zhang Ziyi also felt the director's meticulousness and seriousness in polishing every shot.

When Liang Chaowei passed by Zhang Ziyi, the two exchanged a few words of greeting.

"Director Guan has officially announced that the role has been replaced by Zhen Zidan," Zhang Ziyi said, "Aren't you going to give it a try?"

Ip Man in "The Grandmaster" certainly has the confidence to play the leading role in the sequel to "Ip Man".

Liang Chaowei shook his head, "I don't know martial arts, am I going to get beaten? It's ok for me to pretend, but if I have to go up there and rely on the martial arts instructor to teach me the moves and just be a decoration, I might as well not go."

"That would be a shame."

Zhang Ziyi curled her lips, looking quite regretful about Liang Chaowei's choice.

But she couldn't really tell in her heart whether she felt sorry for Liang Chaowei or for Guan Ling.

"It's easy to change the role, but what if Director Guan's sequel doesn't do as well at the box office as the original?"

Zhang Ziyi has a lot on his mind.

As for Liang Chaowei, although he refused verbally, he quickly watched the news and then sat there in a daze.

He actually did not refuse to shoot the sequel to "Ip Man", but his wife had previously filmed the "Detective Dee" series, so he was very clear that Guan Ling's scripts usually had everything outlined long ago, and Guan Ling was well known for being fast. If he went and pushed the schedule to the limit, it might not be a good thing for both parties.

Compared to making a sequel, he is more looking forward to other collaborations between himself and Guan Ling.

Guan Ling mentioned before that she might release a movie for Hong Kong. Emperor Entertainment Group CEO Yang had revealed the news before.

Everyone in the Hong Kong circle is eagerly waiting.

He was naturally not surprised.

……

"Zhou Xun, please ask for me later, if Zhen Zidan's role is really replaced, do I have a chance?"

Zhao Wenzhuo thought for a long time and called Zhou Xun.

He didn't have Guan Ling's contact information, but he had Zhou Xun's.

When Su Qi'er was filmed, it was a movie starring him and Zhou Xun. At first, he was the absolute male lead, and Zhou Xun was the female lead.

Wait until she wins the Best Actress award at Cannes.

The crew and producers don’t dare to do this.

When it was finally released, Zhou Xun became a special guest.

"Shoplifters" was filmed later than "Once Upon a Time" and released earlier than "Once Upon a Time", which really brought considerable difficulties to "Once Upon a Time",

Faced with these, Zhao Wenzhuo didn't dare to say a word against the lack of a female lead in this male-dominated drama.

Cannes Film Festival winner.

The weight of these four words alone is enough to turn his male-led movie into Zhou Xun's masterpiece.

Zhao Wenzhuo is now very fortunate that he had a good relationship with Zhou Xun at that time and now he has been given a chance.

"Okay, I'll ask for you later, but you'd better let your agent contact the company directly. Since Director Guan said online that the role will be changed, then the role change is inevitable. You just need to show your strengths."

"Okay, thank you then."

"But I suggest you collect some information about Ip Man. It would be better if you can look more like him."

Before hanging up the phone, Zhou Xun gave one more reminder.

……

At the recording site of the program "Best Scene", Wu Jing was being interviewed for the movie "West Wind Lie".

It cannot be compared with the crazy box office of other movies. "The Wind Rises", starring Duan Yihong, Wu Zhenyu and Wu Jing, was shot in the wilderness of the West and adapted from a true story. It is hardcore everywhere, but the box office was completely unsatisfactory.

After nearly a month of release, the film only earned over 60 million yuan at the box office.

Compared with the investment, this is another movie that flopped.

But no matter how hard you try, you still have to live your life.

Wu Jing's interview was also a necessary means of publicity.

"Hello Wu Jing, do you have any plans for your future family and marriage?"

The host Xie Nan has short hair, looking refreshing and capable.

Wu Jing smiled innocently and asked,
"Are you married?

Do you have a boyfriend?
What do you think about me?"

These three questions made Xie Nan dumbfounded.

A professional host suddenly had a computer crash, causing the director to yell "click, click, click" immediately.

However, Wu Jing looked at Xie Nan's face and continued to smile foolishly.

After a short pause, the interview resumed, and Xie Nan received a new piece of news during the break.

During the interview, Xie Nan suddenly asked:

“I heard that you are now signed to Lingyun Media, but you have never been the main training target.

We just learned that Director Guan has officially announced that Zhen Zidan will be replaced and will no longer be filming the subsequent "Ip Man" series of films. As an action actor, what do you think? Are you interested in filming the role of Ip Man? "

When this question came out, Wu Jing was stunned for a moment.

Then he laughed, but it was an awkward laugh.

"You're setting a trap for me, right? You're setting a trap for me? When I was filming Wolf Tooth, I really offended all the Wing Chun disciples. They challenged me to a duel. Although the misunderstanding was resolved later, if I were to act, I'm afraid the Wing Chun disciples wouldn't agree."

Wu Jing smiled and suddenly raised her head, "Of course, if they don't mind, I'm willing to act."

……

Morning time.

Zhen Zidan's team, agent, and company executives all appeared in the company's office.

Zhen Zidan was a little upset and complained to everyone, "I really don't know how I offended Director Guan. He didn't notify me or give me a reason. He just made the decision on Weibo. He didn't even give me a chance."

"I admit that I did say some things during the promotion, but that was just to put some pressure on Ling Yun. After all, the IP is in his hands, and I am not Ling Yun's person. It seems that there is nothing wrong with me fighting for my own rights."

Zhen Zidan felt quite aggrieved, and many fans asked him to respond to the reason as soon as possible, but Zhen Zidan never responded.

Ever since Guan Ling solved the case, Zhen Zidan and his side have been as anxious as ants on a hot pan.

They can choose not to shoot "Ip Man" themselves, and it would be fine if there is no sequel, but the direct replacement of Guan Ling's role means that there will be one more competitor in the future, doesn't it?

He has been working in the entertainment industry for 24 years and is only now truly famous.

But there was no talk and the pie was gone.

How to play this? !

"You guys are so greedy." Huang Qianming from Tianma Pictures had already figured out the whole story. "You threatened Guan Ling by saying that he would not continue filming? What position does he have that you can threaten him like that? But things are not that bad right now. Director Guan at least just announced the replacement of the role and didn't say anything else."

Huang Qianming's attitude was quite calm at first, but then he pointed at Zhen Zidan's agent's nose and started scolding him.

"If you were simply talking about pay, it would be fine. On the one hand, you encouraged Zhen Zidan to officially announce that he would no longer act in the film, while on the other hand, you privately negotiated with Ling Yun for more money. Do you really think there is a leaky wall in the circle? Liu Dehua continued to act in the film after filming "The Mystery of the Phantom Flame" when he was embroiled in a scandal. Did Guan Ling ask them to reduce their pay?
Before you do anything, can you use your brain? "

Huang Qianming was extremely angry.

The agent was scolded so hard that he couldn't even breathe.

Everyone was listening quietly.

"Then we have to make a response. Now that Director Guan has directly announced the replacement, if we don't say anything, won't it just let netizens speculate wildly? Now some people are saying that I am being a big shot and want a pay increase, otherwise I will refuse to act in the sequel."

Zhen Zidan was a little anxious.

He has just become famous, and if he encounters these things at this time, his commercial value will be greatly reduced.

"What response? You've already made Director Guan unhappy. If you add fuel to the fire now and something you wrote doesn't satisfy Director Guan, he might just turn the table over. What will you do?" Huang Qianming said sternly.

It’s not like Guan Ling hasn’t flipped the table before. Everyone knows how ruthless Hua Yi is now.

"People on the Internet are making all kinds of speculations, and I'm just going to swallow it like that?" Zhen Zidan clenched his fists. He felt like he had no strength to exert at all.

"How about asking Director Guan for help?"

"He has already announced the replacement. Do you think he will slap himself in the face?"

"I just don't believe it. There's no place to reason?" Zhen Zidan was a little anxious. "I didn't do anything wrong. He did this to ruin my reputation. How can I not defend myself? If I tell the truth, I don't believe that no one will stand up for me. My market price is here. I'm fighting for my own interests. That's right."

Huang Qianming looked at Zhen Zidan as if he were a fool.
"You are right, and he is also right."

"And even if you're right, he's not wrong."

"Still standing in line? Who in this circle dares to stand with you? Who dares to say no? Is there something wrong with your brain?"

Huang Qianming said, "If you dare to confront him, he will dare to ban you. He can make others ban you, what can you do?"

The feeling that something was wrong became stronger and stronger as Zhen Zi was single.

He lay back dejectedly, stunned.

Huang Qianming's voice continued to echo in his ears, "It's you who said you wouldn't act this out. You pulled out this stinky stone yourself, pick it up and swallow it well."

(End of this chapter)