Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 198 may break the record of "Those Years".

It’s still the same team.

The filming of Love Apartment has just started and the entire team is still there.

Chen Cheng only gave them a few days off.

Lost on Journey was launched and the whole team was brought together again.

But compared to TV series.

Chen Cheng is much more serious about movies.

"Boss Wu, we'll have auditions in the next few days."

Chen Cheng drew up several names and prepared for auditions in a few days.

Wu Jingyuan looked at the list and said, "Chen Cheng, you can also play the leading role, why are you looking for someone else?"

"I'll forget it."

Chen Cheng knew what Wu Jingyuan meant.

When Chen Cheng filmed "Love Call Transfer" before, Chen Cheng played the leading role.

He even shaved his head.

This kind of comedy effect can be moved to "Lost on Journey".

But Chen Cheng refused.

The refusal was not because I didn't want to act.

The main reason is that the "Lost on Journey" series has such a huge influence.

Once a character is in it, it is easy to form a strong personality positioning in the eyes of the audience.

Chen Cheng performed this role before, and many people think that Chen Cheng has a great talent for comedy.

If there is another "Lost on Journey" series, maybe everyone will regard him as a comedian in the future.

Just like Xu Zheng, Wang Baobao, Jia Ling, Shen Teng...

Even if you want to change and challenge other roles later, it will be very difficult.

This is not conducive to Chen Cheng's future development path.

and so.

Chen Cheng didn't plan to perform.

but.

Chen Cheng had just drawn up some lists.

A series of calls were made to Chen Cheng.

"Director Chen, congratulations on the approval of your film Lost on Journey."

"Mr. Wang, the news is very good. You will know it as soon as the project is launched."

"The circle is so small to begin with. Besides, who wouldn't pay attention to a big director like you?"

"Thanks."

The person who called was Wang Zhonglei from Huayi.

Although they suffered a loss in Kung Fu King before, Huayi is still very strong.

When Wang Zhonglei heard about Chen Cheng’s new film, he contacted Chen Cheng again immediately:

"Director Chen, how is the funding? Is there still a shortage? Just tell us a number and Huayi will send the money over right away."

"Fortunately, there is no problem with funding. I invested some, and China Film invested some."

"I envy China Film Group so much. Next time, Mr. Chen, don't forget about Huayi."

"Ok."

Chen Cheng nodded.

Nodding certainly doesn't mean I'll ask them to invest next time.

We'll talk about this kind of thing when the time comes.

"Well, Director Chen, we have a lot of artists under our management, so please take care of them."

"Of course. I really like Wang Baobao, the actor under your company. I wonder when he will come for the audition."

of course.

Chen Cheng’s choice of Wang Baobao has nothing to do with Huayi.

Purely because of this drama, no one is more suitable than Wang Baobao.

"Thank you so much. Director Chen, do you have any other needs for other actors? As long as you ask, you can choose from all our actors."

"Mr. Wang, you're too polite. The other actors are too expensive and I can't afford them."

"That's what I said. As long as Director Chen is willing to use our Huayi actors, I will let them perform for free."

"Mr. Wang, you're welcome."

Chen Cheng just smiled.

Seeing that Chen Cheng didn't react much, Wang Zhonglei knew that Chen Cheng was not giving him much face.

But even so.

Wang Zhonglei still called several actors in the company who had worked with Chen Cheng and asked them to come to Chen Cheng for an audition.

As for whether the audition was successful or not.

It doesn't matter.

As long as it can leave an impression on Chen Cheng, it will be fine.

This is not.

Fan Binbin from Huayi came the next day.

"Director Chen, you won't be unwelcome, will you?"

Fan Binbin looked at Chen Cheng and said with a smile.

Chen Cheng had a headache.

But having worked with Fan Binbin a few times, it was hard to say anything: "Binbin, you don't have to worry about filming."

"I don't have any worries about filming, but I do have worries about blockbusters like Director Chen's."

"You can see that this is not a big movie. It's a 3000 million investment. If you come, it will immediately become a 2000 million investment."

of course.

Fan Binbin is not worth the price at the moment.

Chen Cheng was just exaggerating a bit.

However, Chen Cheng was so polite that Fan Binbin was delighted: "How about I give you a 1% discount?"

"100?"

"Correct."

"One million, you can come too."

“It’s not impossible not to charge a penny.”

"We can't break the rules."

Chen Cheng shook his head and said, "The main reason is that the roles I have here are not suitable for you."

"It's okay. Just remember me, Binbin, when you see a movie next time."

Although he didn't get the role, Fan Binbin was not in a hurry.

She's not here for the role either.

Just to be polite to Chen Cheng.

Don't think this has any effect.

most of the time.

Impressions like these will determine whether you will be able to play top roles in the future.

Chen Cheng also understood this.

But he couldn't possibly show any displeasure to Fan Binbin.

Although Chen Cheng didn't have any feelings for Huayi, he didn't particularly dislike the actors of Huayi.

It’s not easy for anyone to get involved in this circle.

Chen Cheng can understand why people want to stand out and think of various ways.

Isn’t this how Chen Cheng came to be?

"If there is a suitable role in the future, definitely."

Chen Cheng followed Fan Binbin's words.

"In that case, Director Chen, see you next time."

After waving to Chen Cheng, Fan Binbin left gracefully.

……

of course.

It wasn't just Fan Binbin who came to greet Chen Cheng.

Some other well-known actors also came.

For example, Lin Chi-ling who just finished filming Red Cliff.

Chen Cheng also had a headache.

He symbolically auditioned Lin Chi-ling for a few minutes, and then said that if there was a chance in the future, they could work together.

Lin Zhiling didn't say anything, just smiled at Chen Cheng and left.

There are other well-known actors as well.

for them.

They didn't think much of it.

But he just wanted to show his face in front of Chen Cheng so that Chen Cheng would remember him.

In this situation, Chen Cheng was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

At last.

I simply gave all the preliminary auditions to Wu Jingyuan.

Only after Wu Jingyuan finished the test did he let Chen Cheng confirm it.

After this adjustment was made, a group of other well-known actors stopped coming.

Chen Cheng also breathed a sigh of relief.

It took more than a week.

Chen Cheng confirmed a number of main characters.

The leading actors are still Xu Zheng and Wang Baobao.

For the supporting female role, Chen Cheng called Yuan Shanshan to play the mistress of the male lead, Li Chenggong, played by Xu Zheng.

In other aspects, there are several actors confirmed by Wu Jingyuan.

I don't know Chen Cheng very well.

However, since it felt appropriate, Chen Cheng nodded and confirmed it.

……

After the role was selected, Chen Cheng did not delay.

It started filming in Hengdian as soon as possible.

Same as before.

Chen Cheng's opening ceremony also attracted a large number of media.

Everyone is very interested in Chen Cheng's film called "Lost on Journey".

Especially the title of this film.

"Director Chen, why is this movie called Lost on Journey?"

"囧 means embarrassing. Lost on Journey is a movie about all kinds of embarrassing things that happen on the road."

“Is this a road movie?”

"If we use Hollywood classification as a reference, we can say so, but it's not accurate. This is actually a funny comedy that takes place during the Spring Festival travel rush."

"How do you think it compares to your previous work, Those Years?"

"They are different types, so they can't be compared."

"Where's the box office?"

“Box office.”

Looking at the media.

Chen Cheng knew it.

What these media want is a hot topic.

After thinking for a while, Chen Cheng said, "Maybe, it will be better than Those Years."

"Beyond Those Years?"

"Correct."

“Do you mean the mainland or other markets?”

"Outback."

The Lost on Journey series does not have much of a market in Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Chen Cheng didn't care about it.

In addition, the two markets are so small that Chen Cheng can ignore them in the future.

Anyway, we both got first place.

But the mainland market is where the future lies.

"You mean the Lost on Journey series is going to break 2.9 million."

"Correct."

"The difference between 2.9 million and 3 million is only 1000 million. Director Chen, how about we just say 3 million? What do you think?"

Everyone laughed.

Chen Cheng naturally knew that these guys were not afraid of getting into trouble.

The bigger the event, the happier they are.

That's what the media is like.

Chen Cheng also laughed and said, "Okay, if you said 3 million, then it's 3 million."

Chen Cheng didn't particularly care.

Anyway.

If they say more, it can also help promote "Lost on Journey".

As for whether Chen Cheng is worried.

Can Lost on Journey break 3 million viewers?
In his previous life, his box office revenue was only over 3000 million.

Chen Cheng was not worried at all.

The market has opened.

There was also guidance from Chen Cheng.

Coupled with the influence of "Those Years".

of course.

None of this is the most important thing. The most important thing is the Spring Festival travel rush.

Yes.

Chen Cheng introduced it before. This is a funny comedy that takes place during the Spring Festival travel period.

The whole play also revolves around the topic of returning home during the Spring Festival.

This is a topic that the whole country is talking about.

In its previous life, "Lost on Journey" suffered from the lack of publicity.

Their investment should be larger and more closely linked to the Spring Festival travel rush.

The box office...it's definitely impossible that it's only over 3000 million.

Can't blame them though.

How could they know how popular this drama would become.

It's pretty good to be able to recover the cost and make some profit.

But for Chen Cheng, the reborn man, he was carefully preparing for this big battle.

……

"Baby, this shot is not okay. You are drinking milk incorrectly."

"Director Chen, what's wrong?"

"You see, some of them are like fake drinking."

"Then I'll drink more."

"Row."

On the second day of filming, the entire crew was busy.

This lens.

The photo shows Wang Baobao boarding the plane.

Because I brought milk, the security guard wouldn't let me on the plane.

Wang Baobao decided to drink the whole bucket of milk himself.

of course.

During the actual filming, it would definitely be impossible to let Wang Baobao drink it all.

After all, this is a big bucket of milk, not a small bottle or a small cup.

But I had taken several shots before, and the shots were not good.

Wang Baobao prepared to drink more.

Didn't think about it.

After Wang Baobao drank, he really didn't stop.

By the time the shot was finished, Wang Baobao had already drunk half the bucket of milk.

"Director, is it okay now?"

"Can I take a break? My stomach is so bloated."

Baby Wang touched his belly and seemed to be in some pain.

Chen Cheng gave a thumbs up and said, "Baby, you are really good. I told you to really drink it, and I didn't ask you to drink half a bucket."

"I wouldn't dare stop if you didn't say cut."

"If we don't call cut, are you going to drink the whole bucket?"

"Ah."

Wang Baobao nodded.

Then he said a little embarrassedly: "But I guess I can't drink it. There are almost two liters of milk here."

"Baby, you've worked hard. Go and have a rest first."

Chen Cheng likes Wang Baobao very much.

Don't be fooled by his rustic appearance, he is really good at acting.

Basically, Wang Baobao could understand whatever Chen Cheng said, and could even come up with new ideas.

Chen Cheng also admired him.

Why was Wang Baobao so popular for so long in his previous life?

I don't just rely on that honest face.

of course.

Other staff also performed well.

For example, Xu Zheng.

Xu Zheng's previous film, Li Wei as an Official, had already fully demonstrated his talent for comedy.

of course.

If we talk about an earlier one, it would be "Pigsy" which is also very funny.

Talk about it.

When filming "Love Call Transfer", Xu Zheng was also chosen.

But Xu Zheng's schedule was not right, so Chen Cheng came on stage.

When playing in "Lost on Journey", Xu Zheng was like a fish in water, and he could get through many plots in just two or three takes.

This made Chen Cheng feel very comfortable while shooting.

of course.

The reason why the crew progressed so quickly.

The most important thing is the type of script and Chen Cheng’s shooting concept.

The style of the script is that it is originally a funny comedy.

Since it's a comedy, he doesn't need to be too realistic in some aspects.

Just need to develop it in a funny way.

Although being funny is not necessarily less difficult than real performance.

But for those actors who have a talent for comedy, it really comes across well in every shot.

As for the shooting concept.

This is different from the dramas produced or directed by Chen Cheng in Hong Kong.

Many people can tell the difference between Hong Kong dramas and mainland dramas at a glance.

Hong Kong dramas are more rigorous, detail-oriented and realistic.

Although this cannot be said to be wrong.

but.

This routine has been used in Hong Kong for decades.

For mainland audiences, many times they are aesthetically fatigued.

This also makes many Hong Kong dramas less down-to-earth.

On the contrary, some mainland dramas, although their shooting techniques are not that good.

The overall acting skills, details...are far inferior to Hong Kong.

But his advantage lies in his novelty, his down-to-earthness, and the fact that everyone can deeply relate to him.

This is the case with Chen Cheng's "Lost on Journey".

It's the same as in those years.

In fact, you don’t have to worry about how to act.

As long as, generally speaking, they're moving in the right direction, that's fine.

This will make the whole drama smoother and more natural, and more able to catch the audience's attention.

Besides these.

Chen Cheng is more in charge of the whole story.

Many Hong Kong films, including many blockbusters in mainland China, often ignore this story.

They often highlight big stars, big scenes, and superb shooting techniques, picture techniques, and special effects.

Although these are just highlights.

But Chen Cheng has always believed that it must be the story that makes the audience pay.

Only the story is the real core of a drama.

As long as the story is expressed in a way that the audience can accept, the box office will often not be too bad.

The previous script of "Lost on Journey" focused more on highlighting his humor.

of course.

Being funny is really the point.

But Chen Cheng felt
Lost on Journey should have some more elements besides being funny.

Such as the various aspects of life during the Spring Festival travel rush.

Those friends who bring their families home to celebrate the New Year.

Passengers carrying luggage taller than themselves.

Those farmers who waited at the train station for days and nights to buy train tickets.

There is also the young mother who is travelling during the Spring Festival, holding her child in one hand, a handbag in the other, and a large bag of quilts on her back.

These characters were newly added in this version by Chen Cheng.

Chen Cheng hopes that what "Lost on Journey" can present to everyone, in addition to laughter, is the diversity of the world.

of course.

The previous version of Lost on Journey actually considered this aspect.

For example, the song in this movie is called "Whether you have money or not, go home for the New Year."

This reflects the voice of countless people very well.

but.

He didn't continue to shoot deeper.

Chen Cheng took over this song and released a more profound "Lost on Journey".

……

In just one month, the filming of "Lost on Journey" was completed.

Yes.

This is the drama that Chen Cheng filmed the fastest.

At the finals banquet.

Chen Cheng specially invited Han Sanping to come.

Han Sanping asked Chen Cheng when the drama would be released next year.

Chen Cheng thought for a moment and said, "Next year's Spring Festival."

"The Spring Festival you are talking about next year is the Spring Festival of 2009 or the Spring Festival of 2010."

"Of course it was the Spring Festival of 2010."

of course.

It is not impossible to release it at other times in 2009.

But the main reason is that "Lost on Journey" is originally a film about the Spring Festival travel season, about going home for the New Year.

Since I'm going home for the New Year, it must be played during the New Year.

This will make it more topical.

Therefore, other time slots in 2009 are not suitable.

"The Spring Festival of 2010 is too long."

Han Sanping shook his head: "How about this, I think we can release it at the end of this year, on the first day of the Lunar New Year in 2009?"

"New Year's Day 2009?"

Chen Cheng was stunned: "Is it too rushed?"

"It's a bit rushed, but now that you've finished filming, I can help you find some connections for the review and other things later."

"Ok."

Why did Chen Cheng look for China Film Corporation?

That's it.

China Film Group is more than just an investor.

The resources and relationships he can bring are something that other film companies cannot do.

"and many more."

Chen Cheng touched his chin, as if thinking of something: "It is said that Feng Xiaogang's If You Are the One will also be on the first day of the Chinese New Year in 2009."

"Correct."

"Director Han, you may not know that I also recommended The Siege of the City, which will also be released during the Spring Festival."

"I saw."

"With mine, that makes three."

"No, there is another one, Ip Man."

Chen Cheng added another sentence.

"Ip Man", which he produced, seems to be scheduled for the Spring Festival.

"No, not 4, 5."

"Another one?"

Chen Cheng was a little surprised: "Which one?"

"Chibi."

Han Sanping said: "A few days ago, Chibi also said that it would be released during the Spring Festival."