Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 211 A Golden Song: "Star and Moon Mythology"

Chen Cheng always keeps an eye on the filming of the Mythology crew.

Chen Cheng is still the same as before.

Basically, the filming was left to Wu Jingyuan, and he didn't ask too many questions.

At most, I would communicate with Wu Jingyuan after the filming.

On the one hand, this is out of respect for Wu Jingyuan.

On the other hand, it was also to maintain Wu Jingyuan's authority on the set.

If the producer keeps running to the set for no reason and gives blind orders, the entire crew will become a mess.

Because by then a lot of actors, including crew members, won’t know who I should listen to.

Should I listen to the director or the producer?
Chen Cheng didn't want this to happen.

He gave Wu Jingyuan a lot of power.

of course.

Such decentralization also gave Chen Cheng a lot of free time.

Occasionally Chen Cheng would just come to visit the crew.

Most of the time, he can do whatever he wants.

such as.

A movie was about to be released recently, so Chen Cheng went to see it alone.

This movie is called "Kung Fu Panda".

Correct.

It is "Kung Fu Panda", for which Chen Cheng previously served as co-art director.

After more than a year in production, Kung Fu Panda is finally released.

In fact.

"Kung Fu Panda" has already been released in North America and has earned hundreds of millions of dollars at the box office.

It was a huge success.

With the hope of achieving great box office success in Hollywood, "Kung Fu Panda" was released in mainland China this time.

Even though it's a cartoon.

But because of his oriental cultural background and Chen Cheng's fame as co-art director.

"Kung Fu Panda" achieved a good box office.

Chen Cheng also felt good.

Although this version is somewhat different from the previous version of "Kung Fu Panda".

But the overall taste is still similar, which has also been sought after by many domestic movie fans.

……

After Kung Fu Panda.

Chen Cheng went to Hong Kong.

The reason for going to Hong Kong was that he received an invitation from the Hong Kong Film Awards.

Chen Cheng had never attended the Academy Awards before, so he wanted to go there to see the excitement.

just.

As soon as Chen Cheng set foot in Hong Kong, a group of Hong Kong media surrounded him.

Chen Cheng was a little confused: "What's going on? I'm not a big star."

"Director Chen, don't be so modest. You are a genius who broke Hong Kong's century-old box office record. How do you feel about coming to participate in the Hong Kong Film Awards this time?"

"Uh……"

Chen Cheng touched his head.

seriously.

He came to the Hong Kong Film Awards to watch the fun and didn't think about how he felt at all.

So I told the truth: "I just came here to see the world. After all, this is my first time attending the Hong Kong Film Awards."

"So do you think the film you directed can win an award?"

"I don't know, and no one told me. Do you have any gossip?"

"Ahem...we don't know either. So, are you looking forward to winning the award?"

"It would be great if I could win an award, but if not, that's fine too."

With the decline of Hong Kong films.

The Hong Kong Film Awards are also gradually declining.

The Hong Kong Film Awards may have been very eye-catching in the past, but now, this award is just that.

Really want to say.

Chen Cheng also prefers the domestic Golden Rooster Awards.

"Director Chen, you have several more films coming up at the end of the year. Will they still be shown in Hong Kong?"

"Well...it depends on the situation."

"What progress do you think Hong Kong and the mainland have made in co-productions over the years?"

"I think……"

A group of media surrounded Chen Cheng and interviewed him for more than an hour.

Later, Chen Cheng escaped from the media siege with the help of his friend Chen Kexin.

"But Director Xin, is the Hong Kong media so crazy?"

Wiping the sweat off his face, Chen Cheng was exhausted after an hour-long siege.

Chen Kexin smiled and said, "It's not that the media in Hong Kong is crazy, it's that you are crazy in Hong Kong."

"I?"

"You, you don't know how important you are to the Hong Kong media. Since you broke the century-old record in Hong Kong, I don't know how many Hong Kong media have wanted to interview you. But unfortunately, you rarely come to Hong Kong, so the Hong Kong media can't interview you even if they want to. Now that you have finally come to Hong Kong, they are naturally waiting for you. Let's go... let's go in."

Chen Kexin is very familiar with the Hong Kong Film Awards.

He has no idea how many Hong Kong Film Awards he has participated in.

Accompanying Chen Cheng, the two entered the Hong Kong Golden Awards award hall.

next to.

There were already several celebrities posing there.

See Chen Cheng coming.

Zhou Xun walked forward and said, "Director Chen Cheng, let's go together."

"What together?"

"Walking on the red carpet."

"Uh……"

Chen Cheng was a little embarrassed: "Sorry, I haven't been here before."

Everyone laughed.

"Director Chen, if you want to leave in the future, you can leave every day."

Walking the red carpet is one of the necessary rituals for many film awards.

Generally, men and women walk the red carpet together.

Some of these pairings are arranged in advance, while others, if not, are temporarily organized on the spot.

Chen Cheng is a temporary organization.

But while Zhou Xun was about to walk the red carpet with Chen Cheng, a voice rang out from the other side: "Director Chen, wait for me."

one look.

It is Huayi actress Fan Binbin.

"Excuse me, can we come together?"

"of course can."

resignedly.

Zhou Xun could only nod.

"Then add me."

A beautiful actress next to her also said this.

one look.

It was Sun Li.

"Liu Yifei", who had just arrived at the scene, looked at Chen Cheng with resentment.

Chen Cheng was a little embarrassed and stretched out his hand: "Little Senior Sister, come too."

Liu Yifei pursed his lips but still walked over.

For an instant.

Originally, there were only two people walking the red carpet.

At this moment.

But it was Chen Cheng who brought several beautiful actresses with him.

All the reporters in the venue took out their cameras and started taking pictures.

"Chen Cheng is really lucky."

"That's right, there are so many beauties, if it were me, I wouldn't be able to resist."

"You can't stand up to any of them. See? For Chen Cheng, everyone else is sticking to him."

"When will I have a life like Chen Cheng?"

Many media reporters kept sighing while filming.

"Chen Cheng, awesome."

After walking the red carpet, he was grabbed by a group of reporters and asked a lot of questions.

After entering the venue, everyone took their seats.

Chen Kexin was sitting next to Chen Cheng. Looking at Chen Cheng, Chen Kexin asked, "Chen Cheng, do you think you can win the prize?"

"No."

"how do you know?"

"The Hong Kong Film Awards are given to Hong Kong actors, stars and producers. It would be strange for a mainlander like me to win an award."

Although he also came to participate in the Academy Awards, Chen Cheng was very rational.

and so.

This time Chen Cheng came to participate, he came alone, and did not bring Zhang Wei, Wu Qingqing... and others.

Although the Hong Kong Film Awards officials hinted to Chen Cheng that "Those Years" would receive several good nominations.

But a nomination is a nomination, and whether or not you can win the award is another matter.

really.

The facts were just as Chen Cheng expected.

The Hong Kong Film Awards is actually a relatively closed award.

He originally only wanted to receive this award in Hong Kong.

Although the policy was slightly relaxed later, more support was still given to Hong Kong's own people.

Therefore, this year's Hong Kong Film Awards has little to do with Chen Cheng.

Although Chen Cheng saw it, he did receive several nominations during the years he directed.

For example, Best Newcomer, Best Director... nominations and so on.

But finally.

It was someone else who won the award.

but.

Although the Hong Kong Film Awards were not awarded to Chen Cheng.

But this year's Hong Kong Film Awards is related to Chen Cheng everywhere.

Such as this year's best actor.

That is Jet Li from The Warlords.

This is also the first time that Jet Li won the Best Actor Award at the Hong Kong Film Awards.

This made Jet Li very happy.

After all, Jet Li has created countless miracles and records in the past.

But many people still regard him as a martial arts actor and don't think much of Jet Li's acting skills.

This time.

Jet Li proved it to the world through The Letter of Atonement.

I played, and I played pretty well.

My performance in literary drama is no worse than others, and I am even among the best in the country.

The Best Supporting Actor award went to Xie Tingfeng from The Siege of October.

For the Best Picture, there was a fierce competition between The Warlords and The Siege of October.

At last.

Still gave a letter of allegiance.

Best director.

According to the rules of the Hong Kong Film Awards.

As long as you win the Best Picture, you generally won’t win the Best Director.

So the Best Director award was given to Chen Desen for The Siege of October.

Chen Cheng was smiling the whole time, without a single stern expression on his face.

Simultaneously.

Chen Cheng also congratulated the winning producers and directors.

Anyway.

Although I didn’t win any awards, those who did were my friends.

Such as Chen Kexin, Chen Desen... and so on.

Simultaneously.

I also participated in these awards.

Especially in The Warlords and The Siege of the Fortress, Chen Cheng was one of the most important behind-the-scenes producers.

……

"Chen Cheng, are you disappointed?"

Tsui Hark next to him looked at Chen Cheng and said.

Chen Cheng smiled and said, "What's there to be disappointed about? Master Xing has been making movies for decades, and I don't know how many records he has set, but he has won only a few awards."

"Now that you mention it, it's true. It's Jet Li, and this is his first time winning an award."

That’s what the Hong Kong Film Awards are like.

Some actors can get it multiple times.

Some actors, even though they are well-known and famous, have only won a few awards.

Just like Cheng Xi.

He is even more miserable than Jet Li. He has never won the Best Actor Award at the Hong Kong Film Awards.

Does it mean that Cheng Xi’s acting skills are poor, or that Cheng Xi’s influence is low?

So Chen Cheng didn't really care whether the film won an award or not. He was more concerned about the box office and the audience's preferences.

"So, yeah."

Chen Cheng spread his hands to indicate that it didn't matter.

Seeing Chen Cheng's open-minded attitude, Tsui Hark thought for a moment and said, "Chen Cheng, I have a film and I want you to help me."

"I?"

"Yes, I want you to be my producer."

Chen Cheng said with a smile: "Director Xu, it's not easy to be your supervisor. A great director like you, what do you need a supervisor like me for? When the time comes, I will give you some suggestions or other things, you will be mad to death."

"Haha, don't worry, since I asked you to be my producer, you definitely have the final say."

"What's the algorithm?"

"Half and half."

"What do you mean?"

"On the set, you and I have half the power."

"That's a problem too. You take half and I take half. Who do you listen to then?"

"You can listen to anyone. If you really don't know who to listen to, then we can have a fight. Whoever wins will listen to him."

"Hahaha, Director Xu, you definitely can't beat me."

"Not always."

Chen Cheng laughed: "Okay, after the Chinese New Year, I don't have time now."

Chen Cheng heard Tsui Hark's sincerity and agreed.

……

After the Academy Awards ceremony.

Chen Cheng did not stay in Hong Kong for long and returned to the mainland.

Chen Kexin took the initiative to find Xu Ke and asked, "Old Monster Xu, what were you talking about with Chen Cheng just now? You seemed to be talking so seriously."

"I have a movie next year and I plan to ask Chen Cheng to help me."

"How to help?"

"I let Chen Cheng be my producer."

"Oh my god... this is a big director and big producer model. I can already smell the smell of gunpowder."

"It's better to have a gunpowder smell. You also know what kind of movies we have made in Hong Kong in recent years."

"Haven't there been a lot of good films in recent years? Our co-productions, for example, performed pretty well."

"Heh, don't you think these co-productions are all related to Chen Cheng?"

"Eh... now that you mention it, it's true. Old Monster Xu, have you figured out something?"

"No."

Tsui Hark shook his head: "I just have a feeling."

"What does it feel like?"

"I think that in the future, there may be a superstar on the mainland who can rival the likes of Jet Li."

"You mean Chen Cheng?"

"How else."

Tsui Hark smiled and said.

In my heart.

Tsui Hark recalled the time when Chen Cheng came to Hong Kong to ask him for help.

that time.

Chen Cheng has just emerged.

that time.

Chen Cheng was only the assistant director.

that time.

Chen Cheng was still helping Chen Kexin.

that time.

Tsui Hark only helped Chen Cheng to introduce Jin Yong to the martial artist.

It was precisely because of this relationship that Tsui Hark felt somewhat excited.

This excitement was not because he thought that if he did good things for Chen Cheng, Chen Cheng would repay him.

Tsui Hark thinks.

With this kind of relationship, he and Chen Cheng can go further in the future.

……

After returning from Hong Kong, Wu Jingyuan reported to Chen Cheng on the progress of the filming of "The Myth".

Chen Cheng was a little surprised: "There's only one week left before the filming is finished?"

Wu Jingyuan nodded: "Yes."

"So fast?"

"Chen Cheng, what kind of work are you doing? What kind of work are we doing? We are all exhausted to the point of vomiting blood, and you are still talking so fast."

"Uh……"

Ok.

After becoming a producer, I really don’t feel how fast time passes.

It’s normal to think about it.

When Chen Cheng was a director in the past, he worked as hard as Wu Jingyuan.

Often I don’t have a single day off in a month.

But after Chen Cheng became a producer, almost every day was fake.

Anyway, he is the boss of the crew. He can come to the crew if he wants to, and not come if he doesn't want to. No one can stop him.

"Okay, Lao Wu, in the next two days, you can edit a 10-minute video of all the wonderful footage of our mythology."

"Okay. But what is this video used for, publicity?"

"Yes, it's for publicity. To be more precise, it's for making money. By the way, in a week, at our wrap-up party, I will invite the heads of various satellite TV stations to come and let them bid on the spot."

"Holding an auction?"

“It’s not quite an auction, but it’s almost like that.”

Huayi’s previous recommendation meeting enlightened Chen Cheng.

TV series can also be recommended in a sensational way.

The previous model was to go to the TV drama trading center to inquire about the price, or ask acquaintances to sell it.

These patterns are troublesome.

Secondly, I am led by the TV station everywhere.

I can't sell it even if I want to sell it at a high price.

Many times, we are worried that no TV station will want it, so we usually sell it at a very cheap price.

Although given Chen Cheng's current fame, this is not the case.

But Chen Cheng didn't like it if the previous model was followed.

Chen Cheng was thinking about it.

Why should we follow theirs?
Why can't you do it your own way?

……

"Jinsha, have you finished composing the song I asked you to compose before?"

The next day.

Chen Cheng found the actor Jinsha.

In fact, Jinsha’s scenes had already been completed.

Because Su Su, played by Jinsha, died very early.

Therefore, the subsequent scenes do not require Jinsha.

But the filming of Myth was about to be completed, so Chen Cheng called Jinsha to the crew again.

"Okay, Director Chen, please take a look."

Like Jinsha and Jie Lun, she is a famous talented woman.

Not only can she sing, she can also compose her own music.

Seeing Chen Cheng coming, Jinsha took out a simple musical score.

Chen Cheng looked at it and asked: "Why is there no lyrics?"

"Director Chen, I can't think of the lyrics right away. I'll ask our company's producer to write the lyrics later."

"No, let me think about it."

Touched his chin.

Chen Cheng was very familiar with this song.

He had to recall.

But time had passed too long and Chen Cheng forgot about it again.

After thinking for a while, Chen Cheng said, "Jinsha, can you hum this song first so I can get a feel for it?"

"Ok."

Jinsha knew that Chen Cheng was not only a producer, but also a great director.

He is also a genius in creation.

Following what Chen Cheng said, Jinsha hummed softly.

When Chen Cheng heard the beautiful melody, goosebumps suddenly appeared on his skin.

“Yes, that’s the song.”

"That's what it feels like."

Talk about myth.

This is Chen Cheng’s favorite song.

Pick up the pen.

Chen Chengwen finished writing it in just a few minutes without adding any punctuation.

"Jinsha, come and take a look, what do you think of this poem?"

Jinsha was a little surprised.

Unexpectedly, Chen Cheng created this poem in just a few minutes.

But when Jinsha saw only the first sentence of the poem, he shouted excitedly.

"what happened?"

"No, it's nothing."

Jinsha was very excited and stared at the lyrics Chen Cheng had just written.

Subsequently.

Without waiting for Chen Cheng to speak.

Jinsha began to sing a cappella.

The most beautiful scene in my life

Just meeting you

I am staring at you quietly in the vast crowd

Strange and familiar

Ah
Even though we breathe the same air

But I can't hug you

If the spatiotemporal identity and name are transformed
I wish I could recognize your eyes

Where will you be in a thousand years
what's the scenery around you
Our story is not beautiful
But it is so hard to forget...】

Finished a song.

Chen Cheng was completely immersed in it.

The same is true for Sands.

Finished a song.

Jinsha just stood there, dazed, as if immersed in "The Myth".

"Cough cough..."

Look at the appearance of Jinsha.

Chen Cheng knew.

She was thinking of Su Su in the myth.

She is the second daughter of the Lu family.

But she foolishly fell in love with this person who did not belong to this world.

She was originally a weak woman.

But for the sake of her beloved, she could endure the immense fear, find Yi Xiaochuan among the dead bodies, and take him away.

For Ogawa, she even gave up her life.

But finally.

When Yi Xiaochuan fell in love with Lu Su, she died of plague.

What is hard to accept?
The character Lu Susu in the myth is the one that makes people feel the most sad.

Just like this song:
Even though we breathe the same air as you, I cannot hug you.

If I were to change my identity and name in time and space, I would still recognize your eyes. 】

The sky a thousand years ago and the sky a thousand years later are the same sky.

but.

A thousand years ago and a thousand years later, the world is completely different.

For a while.

Chen Cheng almost wanted to change Lu Su's ending.

After thinking about it, I decided not to change it.

If this is changed, then all subsequent plots will have to be changed accordingly.

It’s better not to change it.

Sometimes it is such regrets that make people remember it more vividly.

"Sorry, Director Chen, I was distracted just now."

It took a while for Jinsha to wake up from the drama.

Chen Cheng smiled and said, "It's okay."

On the set.

This happens all too often.

Many actors find it difficult to get out of the role when it comes to crucial moments.

"Keep doing what you are doing now. We will have the wrap party in a few days. Jinsha, you will sing this song."

Ok.

Chen Cheng planned to shock all the TV station executives on the day of the wrap party.

(End of this chapter)