Actor: Thank you.

Whoosh!
Eiffel Tower, inside the top floor VIP viewing lounge.

A sword sheath flew out like a feather from a bow and shot straight towards Brother Chen Long.

Ding dong!

After a crisp sound, Uncle Long shook his body and blocked it with the Japanese sword in his hand.

"My bad, my bad!"

After doing this, Uncle Long quickly raised his hand to apologize, and the director called "Cut" at the same time.

What is being filmed at this time is the highlight of the entire "Rush Hour 3" and also the most exciting fight scene in the whole film, the battle between the iron towers!

This series of fighting scenes is extremely complex and difficult.

It's really high!

The kind that even Chen Long has a headache about.

Because according to the requirements of the producers, there must not only be Long's "furniture city" fighting style, but also a serious sword duel.

Most of Zhang Yuan’s US$100 million salary was worth this.

It can be said that this fight scene is the most exciting sword scene in the entire Hollywood, either in the past ten years or in the next ten years.

It is different from American action scenes, such as the one in "Mission Impossible", which are powerful and stress the sense of strength.

The difficulty of this scene is speed!
too fast!
The faster, the more coordination is required.

But Uncle Long is already old!
This is not to disparage him.

He is in his early 50s. At this age, most people would sprain their waist even if they roll over.

And he was still filming the jumping scene himself.

Previously, when he was in Los Angeles, he did a chase scene where he slid to avoid being "decapitated" by a descending rolling door, and he did it all by himself.

And he did it six or seven times in one take, without missing a single time.

With this kind of physical fitness and skills, even a 30-year-old would have to call me "big brother".

but!

The one fighting with him is Zhang Yuan!
If he's really angry, he can even run in front of a taxi.

It’s not that the eldest brother is not good enough, but that he is too good!

Even though the two had been practicing, countering and sparring together for more than a week.

But when the filming really started and the pace was increased, it was obvious that Uncle Long couldn't handle it.

Today is the first day of filming, and Uncle Long has already "failed" eight times just at the beginning.

And the action is mainly focused on Zhang Yuan.

As a villain, he is ready to fight with his eldest brother.

You have to turn your back first, pick up the Japanese sword on the table, and throw the weapon to the other person.

Giving weapons to the other side is to show the villain’s arrogance.

The villain seemed to be talkative and playful, and he ended up killing himself.

But before throwing the knife, he had to turn the Japanese sword a few times in his hand, then turn his wrist, press it against his chest, and throw it to the other party with both hands with great force.

Zhang Yuan spent two days just practicing these fancy knife-flipping moves!

The interesting thing about this scene is the exchange of weapons and costumes.

Uncle Long was wearing a black suit and a Japanese sword.

He is clearly a villain, and is an islander, but he is dressed in a white suit and carries a Chinese sword.

The scabbard that Uncle Long failed to catch just now was thrown out by him.

Just for this throw of the scabbard, the action director Li Zhizhong, who was hired by Uncle Long, had to do a lot of tricks.

Let him do the Qin Qiong carrying the sword first.

Put the sword behind your back, use your backhand to push the scabbard out.

Zhang Yuan had never filmed such a complicated fight scene with so many small movements, and it took him a long time to get used to it.

But when he threw the scabbard, Uncle Long should have dodged it by turning sideways.

But for several consecutive times, he was either hit or subconsciously used the weapon in his hand to block.

"Jackie, are you not feeling well?" asked director Ratner.

"Uh... wearing a suit, the clothes are too tight, it's not conducive to performance."

Uncle Long tried to save his own dignity.

In fact, I’m just too old and can’t keep up with Zhang Yuan’s pace.

But I'm too embarrassed to say it out loud.

"Okay, then, you adjust yourself and we'll take a 15-minute break." The director was a white man with a slow mind, so he believed everything Uncle Long said.

"Uncle Long, how about we adjust our movements?" Zhang Yuan asked.

"It's okay, it's not your problem." Chen Long waved his hand carelessly.

I say it's okay, but in my heart I lament that I'm getting old.

Before this time, he would look at Chris Tucker fiercely.

It’s all this guy’s fault for procrastinating!
"But..." Uncle Long thought for a moment and said with a smile, "Slow down a little bit."

"I understand. I won't tell the director." Zhang Yuan blinked.

"Hey, yes, yes..." Chen Long patted his shoulder hard.

The old seniors still have to save face.

After all, his external image has always been that of being omnipotent, and he is a little embarrassed to come down from the pressure.

"Jackie."

After Zhang Yuan went to rest, a tall foreigner wearing glasses and looking polite came forward.

This person came to Uncle Long and pointed at Zhang Yuan who had just spoken to him.

"Who is this young man?"

This person speaks Chinese!
White skin, yellow hair, but speaks Chinese.

And it's OK.

This person is also a director, but he is an animation director.

Speaking of his works, they are also very famous.

The chief director of the two "Stuart Little" films.

He was also the assistant director of The Lion King.

In the field of animation special effects, he is an expert among experts.

I came here today to visit Uncle Long on set.

"You don't know, but I've become quite popular on the Internet recently."

"Zhang Yuan, come here!" Uncle Long said and waved at him.

The dragon is a person who particularly likes to organize things and also likes to support others.

He and Brother Hua are both the type of big brothers who take the lead.

In contrast to them are Zhou Runfa and Li Lianjie, both of whom are relatively "independent".

He was already very satisfied with Zhang Yuan's performance, so when the director asked him about it, he immediately shouted to introduce him.

"This is Rob."

“He’s a director…”

After a brief introduction, the two shook hands.

"Hello!" the foreigner greeted in Chinese.

Seeing Zhang Yuan’s surprise, Uncle Long explained with a smile.

“He grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area.”

“Very close to Chinatown.”

"And he's a kung fu fan, likes King Hu and Bruce Lee."

Oh, I'm still an old movie fan.

"His wife is Chinese. How about her? She speaks Chinese well, right?"

Upon some inquiries, I found out that his wife was not only Chinese, but also a descendant of the Yansheng Duke.

Claims to be the 70th generation descendant of Confucius.

When Zhang Yuan heard this title, he didn't have much favorable impression.

Putting Confucius aside, he is considered an important part of the Chinese spirit and culture.

Whether you like it or not, he is a world-class historical figure.

But what the hell are the Yanshenggong, especially the later ones...

It is just like the line in "Let the Bullets Fly".

"They will help whoever wins."

Those who had backbone and were unwilling to surrender were all silenced.

It is not certain whether this group still has the bloodline of Confucius.

They just use the name of Yanshenggong family to gild themselves.

The most typical example is Kong Xiangxi, nicknamed Kong Haha during the Republic of China period. It is no exaggeration to say that he brought disaster to the country and the people.

It's just like someone publicly stating that his surname is Aisin-Gioro.

Master Qi Gong is a genuine descendant of the Manchu royal family, but he has never claimed that his surname is Aisin-Gioro.

Only those who have no ability would rely on their family titles to cheat.

For example, the "ye-style" artist Miss Han.

"Are you going to cooperate next?" After asking, Zhang Yuan found out that the foreigner came to Paris to visit the set, not just to meet friends.

But you are an animation director and Chen Long is a kung fu superstar. Do you two have any intersection?

"The Adventures of Jackie Chan" was also completed a long time ago.

"You have some intentions for cooperation and are still discussing it." Uncle Long said casually.

But no details were given.

"It's quite complicated. Let's not talk about it anymore."

Zhang Yuan was also very tactful and did not ask any further questions. "Zhang, how long did you practice that move just now?" Director Robert asked.

He was referring to the flying sword sheath.

"Two days." Zhang Yuan told the truth.

"Two days!" This person seemed to have heard something unbelievable.

Turned to look at Uncle Long.

Uncle Long nodded.

This person confirmed that Zhang Yuan was not arrogant and lied.

Since he is a director, he is also particularly good at special effects production.

So when I was watching the play just now, I habitually put myself in the director's perspective.

As for the flying scabbard, he thought that if a white Hollywood actor were to do it, he would have to hang a steel wire on the scabbard!

But when I squinted and looked carefully, I saw that Zhang Yuan just threw it there!
The throw was steady and accurate, creating a fierce special effect.

Uncle Long felt amazed when he saw him opening his mouth without saying anything.

At the same time, several parts of my body that I hadn’t avoided being hit felt numb and painful.

This kid is really awesome!
He hasn't been so tense in an action scene for a long time.

I can't let my focus wander for even a moment, otherwise I'll almost fall behind the opponent's pace.

But he also watched the replay just now.

It's powerful, fast, and looks really good when it's typed out, there's no doubt about that.

Uncle Long took out his previous video of kicking the bottle cap and showed it to the other party at the right time.

Zhang Yuan felt that he might be like some crosstalk artists within the system, relying on this segment to make a living.

After reading it, Rob clapped his hands.

When the camera was turned on again after a while, half of the attention that had previously been focused on Uncle Long was diverted to him.

Horizontal chop!

Vertical chop!

A quick chop at the waist, followed by a sweeping kick!

The movements were so smooth that the onlookers were stunned.

He is a fan of Kung Fu and likes it.

He also likes the tougher fighting styles of King Hu and Bruce Lee.

Zhang Yuan's fighting style, which hit the flesh, just hit him right in the heart.

I could hear the sound of "Oh my" continuously, as if I had a little Wang Ziru next to me.

When the sun is about to rise, everyone is ready to finish work.

After watching for several hours, Rob's jaw was almost hanging.

"Are you ok?" Zhang Yuan went up to ask.

"I'm fine." Rob replied with a smile.

"Have you been practicing since childhood like Jackie?"

"I guess so." Zhang Yuan was embarrassed to say, I just got them by force.

I chatted with him all the way down the elevator.

"Wow!"

As soon as I left the tower, I immediately saw a lot of fans holding signs.

Most of them belong to Chenlong.

But now there are a few of his fans.

But I’m not a fan of the movie, but a fan of the video.

On the sign he was holding was a screenshot of him performing a flying kick.

Robert saw that the people holding signs and calling him were foreigners, so he turned around and asked Uncle Long.

"Has he any acquaintance in Paris?"

"Everyone in the world knows him!" Uncle Long replied somewhat exaggeratedly.

Zhang Yuan naturally understood that this was a way to praise him.

"I hope we can work together again if there is a chance." Before leaving, Director Rob greeted the Chinese man who had left a deep impression on him with his action scenes.

"I'm also looking forward to it."

Zhang Yuan said so, but he thought to himself that you are an animation director...

It's not good to refute someone.

The next few days were spent shooting on the tower.

He and Uncle Long were both covered in wounds.

Action scenes are inevitable.

There's no guarantee that a sword will be struck at you.

When I returned to the hotel, I saw red and purple marks all over my chest and abdomen.

This is the result of wearing protective clothing.

But for the sake of effect, Uncle Long is quite hardworking, so he really fights.

But even so, it's still easy.

After filming the scenes for VIPs to watch indoors, the crew hung the camera outdoors.

Zhang Yuan and Chen Long had to stand on the steel frame of the Eiffel Tower at an altitude of nearly 300 meters to shoot the fighting scenes.

Anyone who is afraid of heights or has poor psychological quality can forget about taking pictures. It’s over if you just stand outside!
It took Zhang Yuan a long time to adapt before his legs stopped shaking.

You also have to maneuver on the steel frame.

Although there is a safety rope, if you are not careful, your feet may slip and you may end up in a bungee jump.

Zhang Yuan has never felt so much pressure in his life.

Although Uncle Long is so old, he is not nervous and his heart is not beating fast. It is obvious that he is used to this kind of dangerous shooting scene.

Zhang Yuan thought that the pay and fame were not earned in vain.

But after just two or three days of filming, the crew suddenly stopped.

It would be good for him to stop.

I've been filming at high altitudes these past few days, and when I go back to the hotel to sleep, I've had nightmares about jumping off a building for several nights in a row.

I keep falling in my dreams and never reach the bottom.

Upon asking, I found out that the director shot the film for several days in a row and after watching the playback, he felt that the effect was not good!
The Eiffel Tower is considered a "cultural relic".

No nails or scaffolding are allowed, and no acts that damage the building itself are allowed.

But this makes it difficult to light the scene.

The radio doesn't work either, the wind is howling up there!

After struggling for a few days, Ratner felt that the outdoor scene was simply impossible to handle and the effect was too poor.

It should be said that it is the Hollywood crew.

So fucking rich!

The director got angry, slapped his thigh, and called the producer and the company directly.

If the effect is not good, I won’t take the real photo.

Let Xinxian rebuild the set in the studio and start shooting in the studio!
The time spent on the trip, plus the money spent on the studio, set design, and post-production special effects, would suddenly increase the budget by several million dollars.

It is worthy of being an A-level project. They can make changes at will and increase fees at will.

The producer agreed quickly.

So the real-life fighting scene between Zhang Yuan and Uncle Long on the outdoor beam was deleted and all the scenes were shot in a studio instead.

So what were you doing earlier?
Wouldn’t it be better to shoot in the studio early in the morning?
If this happened in China, the director would probably be tied up and beaten by the investors.

The crew rented the place for 50 nights at a cost of $20 per night.

Now that this scene has been deleted, we can probably finish work at the tower five or six days earlier.

This is when the French character is revealed.

No refund!
Anyway, the deposit has been paid, you can use it or not.

It’s your business if you don’t use it.

Anyway, there is no way to get the money back!

He is the king of hell. You, the Hollywood crew, are no match for him.

The crew's lawyer discussed for a long time, but finally shook his head helplessly.

These French guys are definitely in trouble!
The producer is mad at me...

Zhang Yuan thought that this attitude was right. It was unlike in China, where a large group of people would become weak in the knees and want to kneel down when they saw foreigners.

So in the next few days, he could only shoot some single shots.

Uncle Long and his friend Hei were filming their scenes downstairs.

This way, he had a lot of free time.

Now that I have some free time, I was thinking, should I invite someone to come and play?

Just when I was wondering which woman was free, a phone call came in.

"Hey, Zhang Yuan, are you still in Paris?"

Xiaolongnu called him.

"Here, what are you going to do?"

"Do you want me to bring you some souvenirs, perfume or something?"

"No." Liu Qianqian said in a greasy voice: "I want to come to Paris to play!"

Zhang Yuan took a deep breath.

He now had only one problem.

"Your mother won't come with you?" (End of this chapter)