Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 195: Magical transformation of the Three Kingdoms.

Hubei.

Since it’s Red Cliff.

Therefore, the main filming location of Red Cliff was on the Yangtze River in Hubei.

In order not to affect the normal filming of the crew.

Chen Cheng went to the crew at 6 pm.

at this time.

The entire crew has finished work.

Just finished the work.

Director Wu Yusen also kept frowning.

After Chibi took over, so many things happened.

All these major events combined are more than what he has experienced in his decades of filming.

of course.

This is nothing.

The most important thing is that the crew doesn’t have much money.

This put Wu Yusen under tremendous pressure.

An investment of 5 million is already incredible, and I don’t know what the investors think when he said he would add an additional 1 million.

What if the investor doesn’t agree?
But he still thinks.

The investors may consider it, but they will eventually withdraw.

The previous money has been paid out, and for the sake of the overall situation, the final 1 million must be paid out.

Otherwise, all the money spent before will be wasted.

just.

When Chen Cheng appeared as the producer.

But Wu Yusen was extremely surprised: "Director Chen, are you saying that the investors won't pay this money?"

"It's not that we won't pay, it's just that it's too much beyond the budget. I was also troubled. I discussed it with Mr. Han for a long time, and in the end he only agreed to allocate another 2000 million."

"2000?"

"Correct."

"RMB?"

"If it's US dollars, I want it too."

"How can 2000 million be enough? 2000 million is only enough for everyone to eat and maintain daily expenses."

"Director Wu, I'm just the producer, not the investor."

Chen Cheng spread his hands.

of course.

He actually brought 1 million with him.

but.

After he got to know the entire crew, Chen Cheng discovered.

Even if he brings another 1 million, it probably won't be enough for the rest.

As for the reason.

That was director Wu Yusen, who spent too lavishly.

of course.

This is nothing.

If everything is shot well, it is normal for the cost to be higher.

But now there are so many things happening, there are so many gossips outside, and it seems that there is not much unity within the organization.

Chen Cheng, who comes to save the situation, cannot invest money directly as soon as he arrives.

Instead, he wanted to put pressure on Wu Yusen.

"Director Chen, I heard that the investors have preliminarily agreed to my capital increase plan."

"Have it?"

Chen Cheng blinked: "Which investor?"

"Director Chen, are you threatening me?"

"I am the producer, and the work of a producer naturally involves supervision."

"If that's the case, then you have to clean up this mess."

Wu Yusen is famous for his hot temper.

After just a few words, he started arguing with Chen Cheng.

That's polite.

After all, Chen Cheng is very famous.

It had previously achieved an unprecedented result of ranking first in two charts and almost ranking first in three charts.

But even so.

Wu Yusen didn't give Chen Cheng a good look either.

Wu Yusen was like this, so Chen Cheng, as the producer, could not back down. He said, "If Director Wu really wants to do this, that's fine. I'm quite familiar with many of the actors in the crew."

Chen Cheng said with a smile.

This is the competition between the big producer and the big director.

As for who can win the PK.

It depends on who is stronger.

"Humph……"

Wu Yusen snorted coldly.

He didn't get any benefit from Chen Cheng.

Chen Cheng was too lazy to talk to Wu Yusen anymore.

He contacted actors Jin Chengwu and Hu Chen as soon as possible.

Chen Cheng is very familiar with both actors.

Seeing Chen Cheng coming to the crew, Hu Chen, who was the first to arrive, laughed out loud: "Director Chen, we meet again."

"Yes, life is full of opportunities. Mr. Hu Chen, why are you playing a martial arts role again?"

"I have no choice. Ever since I played Qiao Feng, people have thought I was a martial arts master. Now I want to act in some literary dramas, but no one wants me."

"But it's okay. With such an outstanding image and temperament, I will never lack roles for the next 10 years."

Chen Cheng and Hu Chen were very familiar with each other.

After a while, Jin Chengwu also came.

Not only Jin Chengwu came.

Jin Chengwu also brought the leading actor Liang Chaowei with him.

Liang Chaowei played Zhou Yu in Red Cliff.

Jin Chengwu plays Zhuge Liang.

Jin Chengwu has also worked with Chen Cheng before.

In The Warlords, Jin Chengwu plays the youngest brother Jiang Wuyang among the three brothers.

"Teacher Chao Wei, we meet again."

Chen Cheng shakes hands with Liang Chaowei.

Liang Chaowei was delighted to see Chen Cheng and said, "Director Chen, Director Wang Jiawei has been talking about you. He said you are really amazing and put us in a passive position later on."

"Hahaha, who told your Director Wang to shoot so slowly? It will take at least ten years for him to finish."

Both of them laughed.

Hu Chen and Jin Chengwu beside them also laughed.

Obviously.

The two insiders also heard about the gossip about the two movies Ip Man and The Grandmaster.

Originally, Ip Man's film should have been at fault.

After all, the Grandmaster was in front and Ip Man was behind.

But later, Chen Cheng made a bold move and invited Ip Man's son Ip Chun to come out.

As a result, it became clear that the Grand Master lacked justice.

Public relations in this circle have always been talked about in the industry and regarded as a textbook classic case.

Although Liang Chaowei is an actor, he also admires great directors like Chen Cheng.

"Director Chen, it's great that you can come to the crew."

Several actors were also very happy about Chen Cheng's arrival.

A lot of things happened on the set during this period of time.

But these actors can't handle it either.

Chen Cheng comforted everyone and said, "Don't worry, since I'm here, it proves that the capital will not ignore us in Chibi. However, we spent too much money before, so we all have to save money in the future."

"Director Chen, don't worry. We have been through a lot. Chibi has such a huge investment, it would be a shame if it were to be gone."

A number of actors expressed their opinions.

Chen Cheng was also very happy.

when it is time to leave.

Chen Cheng deliberately took a few actors to the set for a walk.

On the one hand, I want to chat with you all again.

On the other hand, it was also done for director Wu Yusen to see.

He had to put some more pressure on Wu Yusen.

have to say.

This operation is very effective.

Wu Yusen originally wanted to pack up his things and leave.

But when he saw that Chen Cheng was chatting so well with the other protagonists, he didn't dare to leave.

There's no way he'd leave.

If he really wants to leave such an epic blockbuster, is he crazy?

The reason he said he was leaving was just to threaten Chen Cheng.

Now let’s see.

Chen Cheng was not a threat.

This guy is a threat to me.

……

"Boss Wu, Chen Cheng is here on the set today."

Wu Yusen called another major investor in Chibi, Wu Kebo of Chengtian.

Wu Kebo nodded: "How was the talk?"

"The talks fell apart."

"No way."

"I think this guy wants to drive me away."

"That shouldn't be the meaning."

"Boss Wu, I want to ask, did you approve my previous 1 million quota?"

"Approved."

"Then why does this guy only have 2000 million?"

"Only 2000 million?"

Wu Kebo didn't understand Chen Cheng's intention.

but.

As one of the investors' representatives, Wu Kebo said: "China Film is the theme of our drama. We are just following the investment. Chen Cheng is the producer, so I can't say anything."

"I really want to leave."

"We've taken so many photos, and you're just leaving. Are you willing to do that?"

"I'm reluctant, but I don't like others telling me what to do."

"Who told you to go over budget so much? And such a big thing happened on the set. Otherwise, who would have sent a producer to supervise you. But don't do anything rash. If you really pick up the things and get out of the way, he can really take over without any obstacles."

"Okay, I get it."

I hung up the phone feeling a little depressed.

A person's name, the shadow of a tree.

Chen Cheng's reputation is also very well-known in Hong Kong.

Not to mention.

Chen Cheng had just set a century-old record in Hong Kong and was at the height of his popularity.

……

The next day.

After meeting Hu Chen, Jin Chengwu and Liang Chaowei.

Chen Cheng also met some other actors, such as Teacher Zhang Fengyi.

There is also the beautiful actress Lin Chi-ling, who plays Xiao Qiao.

There are also mainland actors such as Tong Dawei and Song Jia.

of course.

Except them.

On set.

Chen Cheng and the behind-the-scenes producers of Red Cliff became friends.

For example, director of photography Zhang Li, I have dealt with him before.

Art director Ye Jintian.

Chen Cheng and Ye Jintian also got along well.

Both of them have great ideas about art.

Especially since Chen Cheng originally came from behind-the-scenes production.

The people behind the scenes in Hong Kong are very familiar with Chen Cheng's name.

There is also the martial arts instructor Yuan Kui.

Chen Cheng and Yuan Kui were having a lively conversation.

While they were chatting excitedly, Yuankui also exchanged a few moves with Chen Cheng, which won the applause of everyone on the set.

It was only two days.

Chen Cheng got along very well with the crew members.

People who don’t know might think Chen Cheng is the director.

……

Call it a day in the afternoon.

Chen Cheng received a call from Han Sanping.

"Chen Cheng, what's going on over there?"

"What, what's going on?"

"I heard that you told the crew that you only brought 2000 million."

"Yes." "Good boy, what about the remaining 8000 million?"

"How about we divide it between us?"

"I……"

Han Sanping almost vomited blood: "You little bastard, you don't want to live anymore. This is not the way to be greedy."

"Uh, is there any more covert method?"

"Ahem... No. Uh... You've messed me up a lot, won't you explain?"

Chen Cheng smiled and said, "Director Han, don't worry, the remaining 8000 million is still there."

"Then why do you say it's only 2000 million?"

"How can I not say it?"

Chen Cheng said: "If you have money, everyone can make a movie. But if you can make a good movie without money, that's called skill."

"But 2000 million is not enough at the end."

"Based on Wu Yusen's previous shooting method, it would definitely not be enough. However, if he could use his brain more, it might not be enough."

"Chen Cheng, don't mess around."

"Don't worry, Director Han. I believe that it won't be long before we can see a different Red Cliff."

Chen Cheng is very confident about this.

How can we show Wu Yusen's true strength if we don't push him?

As for why Chen Cheng forced Wu Yusen instead of doing it himself.

In fact, it may not be a good thing to really drive Wu Yusen away.

first.

Chen Cheng was originally a producer, not a director.

Although he could be a director, this drama was not in Chen Cheng's plan.

Secondly.

Wu Yusen is the director, and this drama still has a strong Wu Yusen style.

If Chen Cheng intervenes, the audience will also see the problem.

third.

In fact, Chen Cheng believes.

The overall quality of Chibi is okay.

If Wu Yusen could focus completely on this drama, the film might not have failed.

Not to mention how much money you can make.

Chen Cheng can prove it.

This film will definitely not lose money in the future.

……

That night.

Wu Yusen invited Chen Cheng to his office again.

"Director Chen, tell me the truth, what is your purpose in coming to the crew?"

"Of course it's to help Director Wu make a better film."

"Help, you want to drive me away."

"I didn't say that."

"You didn't say that."

Wu Yusen spoke to Chen Cheng bluntly.

Chen Cheng did not say that.

But the actions of the past two days have been confirmed to Wu Yusen.

But who is Wu Yusen?

How could a supervisor control him? "Chen Cheng, I tell you, if you want to drive me away, you are dreaming."

"Director Wu, don't get excited. I really don't want to drive you away."

"Don't pretend. I don't want the 1 million you brought. You can keep 2000 million."

"What do you mean?"

"2000 million, and I'll give you an epic blockbuster."

"Director Wu, didn't you say that 2000 million is not enough?"

"It's not enough for you to care about me. What else do you want to find?"

"Haha, well then, I'll just wait and see what you do next, Director Wu."

Chen Cheng smiled.

Sure enough it is.

As long as you think about it, a series of solutions will come to mind.

When you had money before, you might not have thought about how you should shoot.

When you have money, the only thing you think about is how to spend it.

but.

When you have no money.

Then.

The brain has to work like crazy.

This is why Chen Cheng clearly brought 1 million, but he insisted that he didn't have it.

……

Remaining time.

The two seemed to have reached some kind of deal.

Chen Cheng said nothing more.

He only took out 2000 million.

of course.

Even if it is 2000 million, it is not entirely handed over to the crew, but placed in a supervisory account.

Although this is a bit troublesome.

But it really works.

In the following period of time, Wu Yusen seemed to have become a different person.

For directing.

He changed from spending money whenever he could to using his brain whenever he could.

If something can be solved without money, don't spend money.

Things that can be solved with stories or acting skills are also not considered how to spend money.

The benefits of doing so are also obvious.

Chen Cheng could clearly see that the whole story became more compact and full.

Simultaneously.

Wu Yusen reorganized the previous plot.

Deleted some unreasonable parts.

More importantly.

He even changed the ending.

The original ending of the script was that both Sun and Liu captured Cao Cao, but finally let him go.

The protagonist Zhou Yu, played by Liang Chaowei, also said an anti-war quote that Wu Yusen was very sentimental about.

But later Wu Yusen discovered something wrong.

Not only is this unhistorical, it’s also naive.

How could a man as strong as Zhou Yu say such anti-war words?
Not to mention, this was during the Three Kingdoms period at the time.

Even now.

Although anti-war is a global trend.

But when your land is invaded by others, can you still say such words?

Since the ending has been modified.

Then.

There is no doubt that Cao Cao's settings have also been modified.

Cao Cao was originally a hero of his time.

His ambition is to conquer the world.

Even if he likes beautiful women, he will never become a beautiful woman's bootlicker.

then.

Wu Yusen made a bold setting. He let Xiao Qiao enter Cao’s military camp and seduce Cao Cao.

Don't think this is unreasonable.

Don’t even think about whether this plot exists in history.

but.

What shocked everyone.

Xiao Qiao was actually raped by Cao Cao.

But what is even more dramatic is.

After enjoying the feast, Cao Cao promised not to raise any more troops.

But when Xiao Qiao sent someone to spread the news that Cao Cao was about to withdraw his troops.

Suddenly discovered.

Cao Cao actually came with a large number of troops.

This change.

It's simply a stroke of genius.

Chen Cheng had to admire Wu Yusen for using his brain, which suddenly made the whole Battle of Chibi more exciting.

Just because Sun and Liu have joined forces, do you think Cao Cao is a fool?
Just because you, Sun and Liu, used strategies, do you think Cao Cao won’t use strategies?
When Cao Cao led his army and wiped out the allied forces of Sun and Liu.

The entire Sun-Liu coalition was filled with misery.

Zhou Yu, played by Liang Chaowei, draws his sword and prepares to commit suicide.

Zhuge Liang closed his eyes in pain.

And just then.

A long and bitter east wind...has finally arrived.

Defeat Cao Cao.

It’s not a collaboration between Sun and Liu.

It's not a calculation.

Not anything else.

It's just God's will.

This is just like when Zhuge Liang trapped Sima.

Sima originally thought he was going to die.

But who knows.

But it started to rain heavily from heaven.

This rain completely ended Zhuge Liang's Northern Expedition.

It also completely interrupted the fate of Shu Kingdom.

……

soon.

After Chen Cheng exerted extreme pressure.

The filming of Red Cliff ended here.

At the finals banquet.

The actors toasted Wu Yusen from time to time and said: "With this change in the later stage, the realm of Red Cliff has been raised to several levels."

Many actors also said: "This is the best Three Kingdoms movie he has ever seen."

Wu Yusen, on the other hand, had a sullen look on his face the whole time.

He was very upset with Chen Cheng.

During this period of time, he always felt like there was someone pressing down on him.

Fortunately.

The drama has finished filming.

But Wu Yusen was still unhappy sitting at the same table with Chen Cheng.

and so.

When toasting, Wu Yusen deliberately omitted Chen Cheng.

Wu Kebo of Chengtian glared at Wu Yusen and said, "Director Wu, what's going on? This is against the rules. If Director Chen hadn't come to the crew, we wouldn't know when we could finish filming Red Cliff."

Wu Yusen ignored this and said, "Haha, if Director Chen wasn't here, I would have been able to do a better job."

"is it?"

Chen Cheng smiled and looked at Wu Yusen: "Director Wu, are you sure you can shoot better according to your previous shooting ideas?"

"Is not it?"

"Think about it again."

"Uh……"

Wu Yusen felt a little guilty: "Even if this is the case, it has nothing to do with you, Director Chen."

"It really doesn't matter. I'm just the supervisor."

Chen Cheng did not argue with Wu Yusen.

Wu Kebo said at this time: "Director Wu, you, why haven't you figured out what Director Chen meant yet? If Director Chen hadn't deliberately put pressure on you, how could our Red Cliff be completed so quickly, and how could it have such a good ending."

These words left Wu Yusen stunned.

After a long time, Wu Yusen slapped his thigh and finally came to his senses.

"Okay, brat, you've been playing tricks on me."

Chen Cheng also laughed: "Director Wu, you finally figured it out."

"What do you think? Damn it, how dare you, a producer, swallow up 8000 million from the investors. I'm still thinking that when the filming is finished, I will report you."

"Come on, come on, report it in front of Director Wu."

Chen Cheng signaled to Wu Yusen.

"Get lost. You are such a smart kid. You are so young, but you have so many bad ideas. You don't know that you have worried me to death during this period. Look, I have so many white hairs. It's all because of you."

When talking about his sadness, Wu Yusen pretended to strangle Chen Cheng to death.

of course.

Kidding.

"Director Chen, this is for you. I, Old Wu, have been filming for so many years, and I'm the only one who admires you, a bad boy."

Wu Yusen raised his glass.

He began to understand why Chen Cheng was able to impress so many producers in Hong Kong.

(End of this chapter)