Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 227 Chen Cheng’s next movie.

It took 6 months.

The New Three Kingdoms has officially finished filming.

This is the drama that took Chen Cheng the longest time to shoot.

At the finals banquet.

Several satellite TV stations came to inquire about the price.

Chen Cheng has not given them a quote yet.

mainly.

No TV station can afford the current offer.

The investment was as high as 2.5 million RMB, but even CCTV was only willing to offer 1.8 million RMB.

If it exceeds the limit, they are unwilling to pay anymore.

Obviously, there is a big difference between 1.8 million and 2.5 million.

Although the New Three Kingdoms can still recover some of it in the second round.

But the prices in the second round plummeted.

Not just diving.

Even if it sells well.

in the end.

In fact, it is just to protect the capital and make a little profit.

This is of no benefit to Chen Cheng.

The reason why Chen Cheng agreed to be the producer of the New Three Kingdoms.

This is not just about making a mega-production.

More importantly.

Chen Cheng still wanted to make some money.

otherwise.

In 6 months, Chen Cheng could easily make a movie on his own.

I don't know how much money I made.

Chen Cheng plans to put "The New Three Kingdoms" aside for the time being.

Wait until the right time to take it out.

……

Same as before.

After filming, Chen Cheng usually sleeps for a few days.

Then just relax, think about nothing and do nothing.

A week later.

Chen Cheng felt that his energy and spirit had been restored.

Huang Xiaoming, who had always wanted to make an appointment with Chen Cheng, called at this time.

"Brother Chen Cheng, are you free these days?"

"Yes, I've finished filming these few days, so I don't have anything to do."

"I don't have anything to do. I promised you before that I would treat you to a meal. When are you free?"

"Then tomorrow."

"That's great, I'll book a hotel tomorrow and call you later."

"Don't make it so grand, just have a simple meal."

"Ok."

Chen Cheng agreed.

Huang Xiaoming clenched his fists excitedly.

The more you are in the circle.

The more Huang Xiaoming knew how awesome Chen Cheng was.

Not to mention, Huang Xiaoming had just finished filming "Ip Man".

In this crew led by a Hong Kong producer.

Whenever Chen Cheng's name is mentioned, basically all the producers in Hong Kong give him a thumbs up.

Huang Xiaoming knows.

It is simply a miracle for a mainland producer to achieve this level.

At the same time, when filming Ip Man 2, Wong Pak Ming would occasionally invite Wong Siu Ming to have dinner together.

During the meal, the person who was always mentioned most was Chen Cheng.

This also allowed Huang Xiaoming to understand Chen Cheng better.

Although Huang Xiaoming and Chen Cheng are separated by many generations.

But because of this relationship, Huang Xiaoming wanted to get closer to Chen Cheng.

"Senior Sister Zi Han, are you free tomorrow? I'll treat you to dinner."

"Xiao Ming, you have so much free time. I heard you just finished filming a big production."

"What big production? It was only thanks to Junior Brother Chen Cheng that I was able to join the crew."

"Speaking of Junior Brother Chen Cheng, it seems that his New Three Kingdoms has also finished filming?"

"Yes. It just so happens that I just called Junior Brother Chen Cheng and asked him to have a meal. Junior Brother agreed, and I thought it would not be good for me to go alone, so I asked you to go with me."

"What? Junior Brother Chen Cheng is here too?"

"Ah."

Chen Zihan said excitedly: "Xiao Ming, you are amazing. You can even contact Brother Chen Cheng through a single line."

"No, I am also shameless. At that time, Junior Brother Chen Cheng was in the Ip Man crew, and he casually said that he would treat me to a meal when he was free, so I said of course I would treat him. So, Junior Brother Chen Cheng had just finished filming, and I shamelessly called him. Junior Brother Chen Cheng couldn't refuse, so he agreed."

"You are such a talent. I need to learn from you."

Chen Chenghan said admiringly: "Xiao Ming, what time tomorrow?"

"I'll make an appointment with a few more people and call you when it's confirmed."

"Okay."

Since we are inviting Chen Cheng to dinner.

Huang Xiaoming also knows this.

Being alone isn't good either.

It’s better to call a few friends.

The first one Huang Xiaoming invited was his fellow senior sister Chen Zihan.

The reason for inviting Chen Zihan is that we are all from the same school.

On the other hand, Chen Zihan and Chen Cheng had been in contact for a long time.

If we just randomly invite a senior from Beijing Film Academy, and we are not familiar with them, it will be awkward for everyone.

second.

Huang Xiaoming called Li Bingbing.

"Bingbing, I'll treat you to dinner tomorrow."

"Xiao Ming, you're welcome. I may not have time tomorrow."

"Then let me tell you, my junior brother Chen Cheng will be here tomorrow."

"Your Junior Brother Chen Cheng?"

"Correct."

"If I go, will your junior brother come?"

"You have to come."

"That's awesome, Xiao Ming. When did you become so proud?"

"Hahaha, I'm just kidding. It's not because of my face, but mainly because Junior Brother Chen Cheng is more tolerant of others, and I'm also thick-skinned."

I repeated it with Li Bingbing.

Li Bingbing also said admiringly: "Xiao Ming, you are so loyal. I will definitely come tomorrow."

"Then it's settled."

hang up the phone.

That’s why she’s called Li Bingbing.

The main reason is that Li Bingbing and Huang Xiaoming have a very good relationship, like good friends.

Huang Xiaoming also wants to take care of Li Bingbing.

of course.

Just one person.

There were too many calls, and Huang Xiaoming knew it was not good, so he stopped calling.

Huang Xiaoming booked a hotel as soon as possible.

Just as Huang Xiaoming was about to send the hotel address to Zihan and Bingbing.

Wang Baobao suddenly called Huang Xiaoming.

"Xiao Ming, I'm a baby."

"Baby, what's going on?"

"Can you please invite me to dinner tomorrow?"

"What."

Huang Xiaoming was stunned: "Baby, what's wrong with you?"

"Xiao Ming, don't be so stingy. Invite Director Chen to dinner and invite me along. It will be more lively with more people."

"This, this..."

"Don't be so fussy. I've starred in Director Chen's movies before. Director Chen probably won't mind if I'm included."

"OK then."

After thinking about it, Huang Xiaoming nodded.

Although after Huang Xiaoming agreed, he wondered for a moment how come his baby became so smart?
Doesn't he look silly?

Most people cannot grasp such an opportunity.

But what Huang Xiaoming didn’t know was.

After Wang Baobao.

Huang Xiaoming's friends, including celebrities and actors in the circle, called him one after another.

Like Wang Baobao, they all want Huang Xiaoming to take them out for dinner.

Huang Xiaoming was overwhelmed.

When did this meal become so precious?

even.

Even Wang Zhonglei heard about it and called Huang Xiaoming.

"Xiao Ming, I heard that you are inviting Director Chen to dinner tomorrow."

“Well… yes.”

“How is the company treating you?”

"is acceptable."

"Then we should take care of some other people in the company."

"Director Wang, I asked Bingbing to go with us."

"One Bingbing is not enough, add another Bingbing."

"it's not good."

"What's wrong with that? Think about it. Director Chen is so famous. If you can show up in front of him more often, it will be good for everyone. You can't just think about yourself. You have to consider everyone else as well."

"Boss Wang, this really won't work. If I bring so many people with me, I'm afraid Junior Brother Chen Cheng will be mad at me in the end."

There are already five people.

Although Huang Xiaoming also wanted to bring some other actors with him.

But after thinking about it, I finally refused.

He had the audacity to invite Chen Cheng to dinner.

We can't let this meal turn into a series of human relations accidents.

If that's the case.

Even if they were eating on the spot, Chen Cheng wouldn't say anything.

But after the meal, I guess my relationship with Master Chen Cheng has come to an end.

"You, you, forget it."

Wang Zhonglei had no choice but to say no more.

……

Hanting Hotel.

Huang Xiaoming brought a few friends to the hotel address in advance.

As soon as everyone sat down, they all started talking.

"Xiao Ming, you have done a great job today."

"Yes, I haven't seen Junior Brother Chen Cheng for a long time. You know, I also invited Junior Brother Chen Cheng to dinner. However, at that time, I asked Junior Brother Chen Cheng for help. I'm not afraid of being laughed at. It was with the help of Junior Brother Chen Cheng that I got the role of Guo Fu. At that time, Junior Brother Chen Cheng was just an assistant director."

"Yes, in a few years, Junior Brother Chen Cheng has risen to the top."

"I heard that Director Chen's New Three Kingdoms had an investment of 2.5 million yuan. Isn't that too much?"

All the actors were very excited about having dinner with Chen Cheng today.

Just like Wang Baobao.

The movie "Lost on Journey" made Wang Baobao a top star in China.

As for Huang Xiaoming, there is no need to mention him.

With just one word from Chen Cheng, Huang Xiaoming got the role that many people were vying for.

Li Bingbing and Chen Cheng have never worked together.

But as for Chen Cheng, Li Bingbing didn't know how much she wanted to meet him.

But she knew.

Sometimes, you try your best to get a role but still can’t.

Maybe you can get it with just a casual remark from Chen Cheng.

But a pity.

There was no chance before.

Sometimes we met in public, but because there was no particularly good opportunity, Chen Cheng and I would just nod at most.

And there is Chen Zihan.

Although Chen Zihan and Chen Cheng had interacted with each other before, their relationship was not deep.

Most of the time, it was Chen Cheng who took care of her.

For example, the character of the mythical Lu Zhi was taken care of by Chen Cheng.

She also wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to talk more with Chen Cheng.

……

5 pm.

Chen Cheng arrived on time.

When everyone saw Chen Cheng, they all stood up.

"Oh, Senior Sister Zihan, baby, you are here too."

Although it was a little unexpected, Chen Cheng didn't think much of it.

In addition, Chen Cheng also noticed it.

Huang Xiaoming only invited a few of them.

If Huang Xiaoming really had other ideas, none of the tables here would be filled.

"And this one, one of the two Bingbings, hello."

Li Bingbing quickly stretched out her right hand: "Director Chen, Li Bingbing, I shamelessly asked Xiao Ming to bring me here."

"Hey, Senior Brother Xiao Ming's friends are also my friends, everyone please sit down."

Chen Cheng waved his hand.

"Senior Sister Zihan, your worth has increased significantly recently."

Chen Cheng was most familiar with Chen Zihan, and after sitting down, he started chatting with Chen Zihan.

Chen Zihan said: "Thanks to you, Junior Brother, my salary increased a lot after Myth."

Chen Cheng smiled and congratulated him, then said, "It's not good to always act in TV dramas. You can try your hand at movies when you have time."

this sentence.

Everyone's eyes lit up.

To others, this sentence may be just a casual remark.

But for Chen Cheng, that was not just a casual remark.

Even if Chen Cheng was just talking casually.

He can assign you a variety of roles at any time and determine your future.

"I listen to my junior brother."

Chen Zihan suppressed her inner excitement and nodded.

Then Chen Cheng looked at Wang Baobao.

Without waiting for Chen Cheng to speak.

Wang Baobao asked, "Director Chen, when are we going to shoot Lost on Journey 2?"

Chen Cheng laughed: "Baby, others say you are clumsy. I think there are few people in your circle who are as smart as you."

This is a fact.

Wang Baobao just looks silly, but he is not stupid at all.

He is a bit like Xu Sanduo in Soldiers Assault.

Don't think he's stupid.

But he became the king of soldiers in people's eyes.

And those who were smarter and more powerful than him were, in the end, no one was as good as him.

Wang Baobao touched his head embarrassedly: "No, I'm just stupid."

"Hahaha, hahaha..."

Everyone laughed too.

Huang Xiaoming also said: "Junior brother, do you know? When Bao Bao heard that I wanted to invite you to dinner, he called me immediately and said he would come no matter what. You see, I couldn't refuse."

"Hahaha."

Chen Cheng also smiled: "Baby, with your IQ, I think Lost on Journey 2 won't work without you."

This said.

Wang Baobao picked up a large bottle of drink on the table and drank it in one gulp: "Director Chen, everything is in the drink."

Everyone was stunned.

Then I remembered that Wang Baobao drank several liters of milk in Lost on Journey.

"Baby, you were really drinking the milk at that time."

"of course it's true."

Wang Baobao burped and said, "You don't know, my stomach was about to burst."

Have a chat with Wang Baobao.

Chen Cheng looked at Li Bingbing.

For Li Bingbing.

Although I am not familiar with Chen Cheng, we are all in the same circle and know each other well.

"Bingbing, it seems you also starred in The Forbidden Kingdom."

"Yes, I play a villain, the White-haired Witch."

"The White-Haired Witch. I remember there was a famous martial arts drama called The White-Haired Witch."

"It's the Legend of the White-Haired Witch by Liang Yusheng."

Huang Xiaoming is a martial arts fan, said.

Chen Cheng nodded: "I think this martial arts drama is good, and the White-haired Witch's look is also very popular. When you have time later, talk to your CEO Wang to see if he is interested in making a movie about the White-haired Witch."

The previous life was "The Legend of the White-Haired Witch: The Moon Empire".

The female lead was played by another Bingbing.

But Chen Cheng felt.

In terms of acting.

This Bingbing has gone to another level.

Moreover, Chen Cheng felt that Li Bingbing was more elegant than that Bingbing.

That Bingbing is beautiful, but she looks a bit like a vase.

Li Bingbing is not only beautiful, but also has great acting skills.

If it is built well, it is possible to become a top-tier brand.

"Director Chen, I will definitely go back and talk to President Wang."

Li Bingbing nodded solemnly.

But she knew.

As soon as she met Chen Cheng, he gave her a big gift.

With Chen Cheng's status.

After returning, Mr. Wang will definitely consider it carefully.

Even if you don’t pass in the end.

Chen Cheng's words had a profound impact on her.

At least.

With Chen Cheng's words, Wang Zhonglei will definitely reconsider her position among Huayi's contracted artists.

……

After Li Bingbing.

It was impossible for Chen Cheng to ignore Huang Xiaoming.

Although today is just an ordinary dinner.

But for Chen Cheng.

Chen Cheng would not be stingy if he could take care of them.

What's more, Xiao Ming is his senior brother.

Although there are several generations between them.

But let's be honest.

Among all the actors, Xiao Ming has a good character.

In his previous life, Xiao Ming was the vice chairman of the Film Association.

This kind of position is not something that anyone can hold.

There have been a series of reviews and tests from above.

If your character and ideals are poor, you won't be able to get in no matter how good your grades are.

"Brother Xiao Ming, you've been accepted into a lot of films recently. Ip Man 2, The Message, and The Orphan of Zhao directed by Brother Kai."

Huang Xiaoming was embarrassed: "Junior brother, we are family, you don't know my business yet, please don't tease me."

"I'm not kidding. I think, brother, your acting skills are fine, and you shouldn't lose confidence in yourself. I do have a movie, but I don't know if you're interested."

"Junior brother, tell me."

"Haha, I haven't thought it through yet. I'll call you when I have thought it through."

"Okay."

Huang Xiaoming didn't ask any more questions.

Chen Cheng's words are more important than anything else.

of course.

The other three were also extremely envious of Chen Cheng's words.

Compared to them.

Chen Cheng said this, which is something that others may not be able to find no matter how hard they try.

……

Next comes the serving of the food.

Chen Cheng didn't say much, and everyone was just chatting.

"Xiao Ming, I heard that The Orphan of Zhao will be released soon?"

"Yes."

"What do you predict the box office will be?"

"How would I know."

Huang Xiaoming spread his hands and said, "But when it comes to the box office, what a coincidence! We have a box office prediction god here."

"Who?"

"You have no vision, he is still our junior brother."

Chen Cheng waved his hand: "Who gave me a nickname? There is no such thing."

"I don't know. I heard it from Mr. Wang."

"Wang Zhonglei?"

"Ah."

"Ha ha……"

Chen Cheng smiled helplessly.

did not expect.

This Wang Zhonglei knows me so well.

"Brother, how about you make a prediction?"

"The Orphan of Zhao."

He stroked his chin and said, "I originally predicted around 2 million. Now, it's at least 2.5 million."

2 million was the box office of The Orphan of Zhao in the previous life.

2.5 million.

This is what Chen Cheng predicts now.

The reason why it has increased significantly.

On the one hand, Chen Cheng discovered that Brother Chen Kai's mentality had become more stable.

This is undoubtedly good news for the box office.

another.

It’s also due to the market.

Under the influence of Chen Cheng.

The domestic movie box office progress has accelerated.

For example, "Those Years" broke the box office of 2.92 million.

For example, "Lost on Journey" broke the 3.4 million box office.

This has greatly accelerated the rise of domestic films.

In addition, other businesses have also accelerated their layout in the film sector.

Obviously it's worth watching.

This year's movie box office has increased by an average of 10% to 20% compared to previous years.

"2.5 million, that's great."

"I think Director Kai will have a good sleep."

I heard Chen Cheng say this.

Huang Xiaoming wished he could call director Chen Kai right now.

……

Finished meal with Huang Xiaoming.

Chen Cheng was thinking about his next play.

After Lost on Journey.

Chen Cheng is very busy now.

But in the end, I'm just filming for others.

Even if Chen Cheng is called producer, supervisor, etc.

Of course there is also profit sharing.

But none of these are as exciting as filming your own movie.

Fortunately.

Chen Cheng didn’t have any big ideas before.

But after getting to know the market in recent times, Chen Cheng thought of a film.

Chinese partners.

If you just look at the name.

You would feel that this is a business film, or a startup film.

Although it seems that he is also talking about how a company grew from small to large.

But in fact.

This is not a business startup film.

He is an inspirational film.

In the past life of Chinese Partners, many people didn't understand why the movie had such a high box office despite having such a low cost.

That's because they didn't understand the inspiration of this movie.

or.

They were blinded by the infighting among the three bosses in the later period.

In fact.

The most exciting part of the whole film is when the three partners were penniless.

Until finally they built the business.

As for the internal strife that followed.

That would be boring.

Get out pen and paper.

Chen Cheng began to write the script.

(End of this chapter)