Chinese Entertainment

Chapter 64 Daily Shooting
"Director Han, the crew is filming and it's going smoothly so far."

"Haha, it's a pleasure to get along with Will Smith. Don't forget, I'm the director."

"It's out of theaters, how's the box office?"

Gu Wei received a call from Han Sanping and the two started chatting.

"The total box office is 11 million, which is not bad. The director you chose is quite talented."

"If there are suitable projects in the future, China Film Group can also take care of him more in terms of investment."

Han Sanping was inspired by his admiration for talent and continued.

The mainland's film market is still too small, and seniority is a serious factor in determining who is promoted. Han Sanping has always attached great importance to emerging young directors.

As the "fourth generation directors" are getting older, the country is currently dominated by the "fifth generation directors", including Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige, Tian Zhuangzhuang and others, who are their representatives.

In terms of the time they have been directing, there are quite a few “sixth generation directors” in China, including Jia Zhangke, Wang Xiaoshuai, Lu Chuan, Guan Hu and others. Gu Wei is also included. Judging from the current development, he can be considered a leader.

After the call ended, Gu Wei continued to immerse himself in the filming of the show...

During this period, Gu Wei was busy with filming during the day, and occasionally when he had time at night he would text Liu Yifei.

In China, Big Beard is about to start producing Jin Yong's drama "The Return of the Condor Heroes", and the casting has attracted the attention of most people in the circle.

"You were also invited to audition. How did it go?"

Gu Wei asked while listening to Liu Yifei's voice on the other end of the line.

"It hasn't been finalized yet. There are so many people auditioning!"

Liu Yifei was not sure either and said with some uncertainty.

There are many people in the circle who are suitable for the role of "Little Dragon Girl", and the competition is currently very fierce.

Gu Wei knew the final result, but he didn't tell Liu Yifei directly. He just reminded her to pay attention to safety when filming and to protect herself no matter which crew she was in.

The filming is proceeding in an orderly manner.

Today's scene is about a father and son walking on a sunny street, looking at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.

"Boss, I've made an appointment with Chris. He will be here this afternoon."

"Okay, how long will it take to get to the set?"

"About half an hour."

On the phone, Reid reported to Gu Wei.

In this scene, Gu Wei planned to have the protagonist of the story appear in the camera together with the male lead played by Will Smith as an easter egg.

Gu Wei entrusted the task of inviting the protagonist of the story to Reid.

Reid was very efficient and brought people to the set in no time.

"Hello, Mr. Chris."

"Hello, Director."

Gu Wei looked at the tall black man in front of him. It was the first time they met. After greeting each other, Gu Wei shook hands with him.

"Hello, Will, I am a fan of yours. When I learned that you were going to play this role, I was very happy."

Chris was very talkative and when he saw Will Smith next to him, he started chatting with him.

"Hello, Mr. Chris, I am also honored to be in this movie, really, I like this role very much."

Gu Wei watched the two chatting without interrupting them. He walked aside and asked about the arrangement of the props.

"Chris, we can get started."

After a while, Gu Wei interrupted their conversation and indicated that the crew was ready.

"Of course, let's get down to business first."

Chris was interrupted and continued to speak with a smile on his face.

"Director, I have never filmed a movie like you, so what should I do next?"

"No lines are needed, just walk over here normally."

Gu Wei took Chris to the set and took his place.

Ten minutes later, Chris nodded in understanding.

After looking at the props crew, Gu Wei signaled for the filming to begin.

"Click, one more." "Chris, this time, look at the camera, one more time."

"Put your hands in your pockets and do it again."

...

"Gu, how is the effect?"

This scene was shot five or six times. Will Smith came to Gu Wei and saw him staring at the camera, thinking seriously, and then asked.

"Come and see."

Gu Wei asked the staff to show the footage they had just shot to Will Smith so that he could see the effect.

"I think this one-handed-in-pocket-looking-at-the-camera approach works well. Gu, what do you think?"

After hearing this, Gu Wei fell into deep thought.

"OK, then choose this lens."

After a while, Gu Wei made a decision.

"Come on, Will, let's go treat Chris to a meal."

"no problem."

After the filming, Gu Wei, Will Smith and Chris went to a nearby restaurant together. They had a great meal and everyone enjoyed it. Since they had come from far away, of course they had to do their best to be good hosts.

At the dinner table, Chris and Will Smith chatted most of the time, and Gu Wei acted as a listener. It was obvious that he really liked Will Smith.

In mid-May, the crew finished filming in San Francisco and moved to Oakland to continue the next filming.

The crew has been shooting in San Francisco for more than three months, and most of the film has been completed. The remaining one and a half months will be spent in Oakland to complete all the shooting.

Due to the large number of crew members, such a large-scale transfer is a challenge in terms of logistics.

"Boss, the filming equipment and personnel have arrived."

Gu Wei, Will Smith and others received a call from Reid as soon as they got off the plane.

"Okay, nothing's wrong."

"Everything is normal for now."

Gu Wei felt relieved when he heard this.

"Gu, is the set here ready?"

Will Smith held his son's hand and asked when he saw Gu Wei finished the call.

"Well, it's basically done, and we can shoot normally tomorrow."

Gu Wei looked at Will Smith's expression and smiled.

After more than three months of filming, Will Smith has been completely immersed in the role. He has high expectations for this film, especially after learning that the film will participate in next year's Oscars.

During the filming, Will Smith would come to the scene even if he did not have any scenes to film. It can be said that he is now Chris Garner.

Gu Wei is happy to see this happen, as there is no director who doesn't want to make his or her movie more perfect.

The group arrived at the hotel room and chose to rest early.

The next day, at the filming site of "The Pursuit of Happyness".

"Will, watch your expression, do it again."

Will Smith waved his hand, indicating to start again.

Take a deep breath and quickly get into the state.

Gu Wei glanced at the props team, got the prepared gesture, and continued filming.

The rest of the scenes went smoothly.

"I'm treating everyone to dinner today and we're having a party together. If you want to come, sign up quickly." Will Smith said on the set after finishing filming.

For a while, the crew was bustling with activity. Someone was treating everyone to a meal and everyone was very enthusiastic.

After packing up the equipment, the staff walked back into the hotel in twos and threes, and from time to time someone would burst out laughing.

The party didn't last long because no one dared to drink too much considering that they had to shoot the next day.

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　happy New Year!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)