Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 231 Director Chen, please don’t kill our Huayi actors.

but.

Sometimes, unless the box office breaks the record on the first day, the box office will be good or bad.

Although "Three Guns" performed very well when it was released on the day.

but.

sometimes.

When it comes to movies, it’s really hard to predict.

Just as Zhang Weiping was preparing to hold a celebration banquet, complaints began to pour in.

"The so-called return of the king, is this it?"

"This is the national master. Oh my god, I am about to vomit just by looking at him."

"I thought it was a great movie, but now I realize it's just a scam."

of course.

Almost all of his films have people complaining about them.

we can even say.

The more popular a movie is, the more people will complain about it.

Some people complained about Lost on Journey.

In those years, there were also people complaining.

but.

When there are so many one-sided complaints, it proves that there are indeed problems with this film.

"I am disappointed with the Imperial Master."

"Three shots, this is an insult to my intelligence."

"For a movie like this, they say they invested 1 million yuan. Damn, even 1000 million is too much for me."

"It should be said that this is actually a standard film. It is not as good as expected, nor as bad as expected. If it was shot by another director, then there would be no problem. However, if it was shot by the national master, it would be a great disgrace to the name of the national master."

Accompanied by a lot of complaints.

Douban's evaluation of "Three Guns" directly scored 5.9 points.

Brought with it.

It is the box office of Three Guns.

After 5000 million.

It did not lead to an explosion in the box office of Three Guns.

Instead, it continues to decline.

2000 million.

1000 million.

1000 million.

900 million.

The contrasting trend of ice and fire made everyone realize that this movie could never break Chen Cheng's record.

"Yo yo, what are you talking about, breaking records, and the return of the king."

"For this film alone, the final box office is estimated to be more than 2 million yuan."

"I think the 2 million plus is just hype. Based on this movie, I don't think even 1 million is enough."

"Alas. I used to think that Zhang Yi was the best in the world, but now I think Chen Cheng is still the best."

"I'm sorry Chen Cheng, I wronged you."

"Old man, keep going."

……

"Chen Cheng, are you free?"

"Have."

"I want to talk to you."

"Ok."

Chen Cheng was not surprised to receive a sudden call from Zhang Yi.

As the first person in domestic film.

He really couldn't accept such an outcome.

"Brother Kai, you are here too?"

When Chen Cheng arrived at the place agreed with Zhang Yi, he found that Chen Kaige was also there.

"Haha, I didn't want to come either. Yi said he had a headache and asked me to accompany him. I said, if anyone wants to accompany him, I have to ask you to come, and you can also enlighten Director Zhang."

Brother Chen Kai invited Chen Cheng to take a seat.

"Director Zhang, why are your eyes so red?"

Just seated.

Looking at Zhang Yi's extremely red eyes, Chen Cheng said with some surprise.

"Don't mention it."

Zhang Yi waved his hand and said, "I couldn't sleep after reading the comments online."

"I said so."

Chen Cheng consoled her by saying, "Many times online, people are just venting their feelings, so don't take it seriously."

"I think so too. But, with such a low box office, how can I not take it seriously? Chen Cheng, have you seen my movie Three Guns?"

"Looked."

Chen Cheng nodded.

These days.

Chen Cheng took the time to look at the three shots.

Talk about it.

Chen Cheng's Three Shots and his previous life's Man Jiang Hong are almost exactly the same.

Or.

Man Jiang Hong is the 2.0 version of San Qiang.

But one was an unqualified success.

The other one, while not a failure, is just an average work.

As for word of mouth, it's even worse.

But sometimes, even with friends, we can't tell the truth.

He just roughly expressed what most people think.

Nothing more than that.

Everyone had too high expectations of Zhang Yi.

I originally thought that Three Guns would be a big production, but I didn’t expect it to be such a small production.

Small productions are not impossible.

But this is a small production, and the whole story is actually not that great.

Even if it is the Man Jiang Hong from the previous life, the whole story is just average.

If it hadn't been for that climax at the end, with everyone's backs full of Jiang Hong, a lot of people would probably have cursed them to death.

"Chen Cheng, why do you say the same thing as everyone else?"

"Director Zhang, I'm not a god. I can't see everything clearly."

This is not nonsense.

Even though Chen Cheng made several films and set many records.

But he didn't dare to say that he knew the market very well.

He doesn't even dare to say that he is a so-called top director.

He just has his own judgment of the market from his previous life.

If I lose these.

I guess Chen Cheng is still working in the crew.

"Ok."

Zhang Yi didn't get any answer from Chen Cheng, and he drank cup after cup of tea.

perhaps.

At this time, Zhang Yi didn't need an answer.

He just wants to chat with someone, just talk.

Chen Cheng knew this.

So later.

Chen Cheng simply stopped talking about movies with the two and started talking about food instead.

In no mood.

However, the topic of food aroused Zhang Yi's interest.

For a moment, the three of them were talking animatedly about the delicious food they had eaten.

And finally said.

At that time, the three of them must get together and have a good meal.

Chen Cheng agreed.

When going back.

Brother Chen Kai grabbed Chen Cheng.

"Brother, what's going on? We've been chatting for more than three hours, why are we still chatting?"

"We spent three hours talking about indecent things."

"Uh... I have no choice. If we talk about movies again, Director Zhang will want to strangle me. You are such a fool. Why did you pull me over here?"

"I don't want to drag you over, but it's depressing to chat with Old So-and-so."

"really."

"I want to ask you a question. Before, did you predict that my film The Orphan of Zhao would break 2.5 million at the box office?"

"it should be OK."

"What is should?"

"How about this, let's sign a gambling agreement. If it fails, the extra box office revenue will be given to me. If it doesn't fail, I'll make up for it for you."

"Hahaha, you want to get into the distribution business."

“Yes, you are my first client.”

"Okay, Junior Brother, let's go."

Brother Chen Kai breathed a sigh of relief.

There is this sentence from Chen Cheng.

This also means that their "The Orphan of Zhao" is a sure success.

……

"Director Chen, when will the filming start?"

Separate from the two.

After returning, Chen Cheng received a message from Wang Zhonglei.

Looking at this message, Chen Cheng couldn't help but laugh.

This guy.

He agreed but was still stubborn and was too embarrassed to call me.

In this case.

Chen Cheng also replied: "I haven't chosen a new script yet, I don't know what Mr. Wang means by starting up."

"You know what I'm talking about."

"How can I know what you are talking about if you don't tell me?"

"Director Chen, don't be like this."

"Then which one do you want?"

After a few minutes.

Chen Cheng received a call from Wang Zhonglei: "Director Chen, we agree to your terms. When will you come to shoot Aftershock?"

"Don't worry."

Chen Cheng smiled and said, "I don't think I've read the script yet."

"Uh, it seems so."

Wang Zhonglei was a little embarrassed.

Without saying anything more, I sent a script to Chen Cheng’s email.

Chen Cheng downloaded the script.

A script is more than just a script.

It also comes with a work by Zhang Ling called "Aftershock".

Yes.

The Tangshan Earthquake was adapted from this work.

The reason why the work is named Aftershock.

This is actually the core of the entire work.

The Tangshan earthquake destroyed countless families in Tangshan at that time.

Countless people died in this earthquake.

but.

What is left behind may not necessarily be happy.

In the future, even though the Tangshan earthquake has ended, its aftershocks will continue to have a psychological impact on people.

Tangshan earthquake.

It tells the story of a mother and daughter who were lucky enough to escape the earthquake but suffered from inner pain for more than 30 years.

The script is not long.

The novel Aftershock is not long either.

But it took Chen Cheng a whole week to finish reading the script.

Wiped his eyes.

Chen Cheng calmed himself down and went to Huayi.

……

"Mr. Wang, how much did the Tangshan earthquake cost?"

"1 million, don't worry, the funds are all in place, and we can start shooting at any time."

"Row."

Chen Cheng nodded.

"Director Chen, I know you have your own behind-the-scenes team. However, we also hope that half of the behind-the-scenes team will come in, and I hope you can understand."

"can."

Chen Cheng did not refuse.

"Also, I am the producer of this film."

"you?"

"Ahem... Director Chen, don't get me wrong. I'm the producer here to help you. It will be more convenient for you to shoot with me around."

"alright."

Chen Cheng thought about it and agreed.

"Also, Director Chen, this is the list of actors that was previously drafted."

"Oh?" Chen Cheng was a little surprised.

Wang Zhonglei quickly explained, "As you know, our Tangshan Earthquake was about to be approved. But due to various reasons, it was not successful. So, we have also contacted some of the actors who were previously considered. Of course, this time it is directed by you, Director Chen, and we will not interfere with your casting. However, we also hope that you can pay more attention to these proposed names."

"Well, we can only see when the time comes. Let's audition first."

Chen Cheng has always been quick in doing things.

The same goes for filming.

……

"Lao Feng, your film audition will start tomorrow, should I go?"

"Which movie is it?"

"The Tangshan Earthquake."

"My film? It's outdated. Chen Cheng has taken over."

"I know, I just said it so easily. Tell me, do I still need to go for the audition?"

Xu Fan hesitated and kept asking about this matter.

Feng Xiaogang also has a headache.

For this film.

Feng Xiaogang had already cast his wife, Xu Fan, as the number one female role.

But now the director has changed.

Whether this female No. 1 is still the female No. 1 is not certain.

"Or, you can call Chen Cheng."

"What are you calling for?"

Feng Xiaogang lit up and smoked a cigarette: "My relationship with Chen Cheng is not very good, and I have ridiculed this guy before."

"Forget it, let's not go, so as to avoid this anger."

"What about the other actors?"

"What to do, Liang."

Feng Xiaogang was also annoyed: "Did I sign the other actors? Will they look for me if they don't have any movies to shoot? If I don't have any movies to shoot, who will I look for?"

"Just talk about the matter, why are you getting so angry?"

"If I don't want to go, then I won't go. It's up to you."

of course.

Xu Fan said this, but he was always very concerned about this movie in his heart.

to be frank.

When he reached Xu Fan's age.

There are fewer and fewer films to act in.

Even though she has such a great husband, not every movie is suitable for her.

Just like If You Are the One.

Xu Fan did not participate in the performance.

It’s not that I don’t want to, but it’s really not suitable.

She knows even more.

The life cycle of female actors is much shorter than that of male actors.

Many actors of her age have either retired or are playing the role of mothers.

……

The next day.

Xu Fan came to Huayi headquarters.

"Sister Fan, you are here."

"Sister Fan, how do you think the audition will go this time?"

"Sister Fan, do you have any news?"

This audition.

Most of them were actors who had been drafted in advance.

Many of them are also actors from Huayi.

If everyone was preparing to perform in this play before.

However, the dramatic changes have added a layer of gloom to the hearts of these actors.

"Sister Fan, I turned down several roles just to play in Aftershock. If I don't pass the audition this time, then I really..."

"Sister Fan, what did Director Feng say?"

Everyone was talking at once, which gave Xu Fan a huge headache.

In fact, she is under more pressure than others.

But after all, their identities were different, so Xu Fan smiled and said, "What are you thinking? Chen Cheng is a top director. Since he has asked everyone to audition, how could he not use everyone? Don't worry, just wait for the director."

at this time.

Audition office.

Chen Cheng, Wang Zhonglei, and assistant director Wu Jingyuan were preparing for the audition task.

There's still half an hour left.

Wang Zhonglei gave Chen Cheng a heads-up in advance: "Director Chen, most of the actors out there are those who were previously drafted. Of course, there are also some of the actors you drafted."

"Boss Wang, what do you mean?"

"No, of course I won't interfere with your audition. I just want to ask you to take care of me if you can."

Chen Cheng did not answer. He glanced at the list and said, "Call Li Chen over."

5 minutes later.

Li Chen entered the office.

"Hello, Mr. Wang, Director Chen, and Director Wu."

Looking at Chen Cheng, Li Chen introduced himself to the three people: "I am actor Li Chen. I started acting at the age of 19. I have participated in "Assembly", "Soldier Assault" and "Extreme Rescue".

"Okay, I have your information here, so there's no need to introduce yourself further. I have a question, do you have a girlfriend now?"

"Uh?"

Li Chen was a little confused: "Is this also part of the audition?"

"Yes."

Chen Cheng nodded: "You can answer yes or no."

"No."

Li Chen said.

"Well, suppose you have a girlfriend now. But this girlfriend is suddenly banned from the circle, will you break up with her?"

"???"

Wang Zhonglei next to him was stunned.

Look at Chen Cheng.

Chen Cheng pretended not to see it.

Li Chen even vomited blood.

He auditioned countless times.

I've seen outrageous things, but I've never seen anything this outrageous.

"Director Chen, this is a hypothetical situation. Can I not answer it?"

"No."

Chen Cheng shook his head: "Acting is all about what-ifs."

"Then I...should...not break up."

"Okay, you go back first, we will notify you when there is news."

"Uh……"

After Li Chen left.

Wang Zhonglei was anxious: "Director Chen, what's wrong with you? Why do you have such a problem?"

“My auditions are usually like this.”

"It's not that outrageous anymore."

"Boss Wang, how about you come for the audition?"

"No, no, no, come here, come here."

Wang Zhonglei was so angry that he couldn't say a word and could only sulk on the sidelines.

……

"Li Chen, how is it?"

Seeing Li Chen coming out, all the actors asked.

Li Chen vomited blood: "No hope."

"Oh, no."

"You have no idea how outrageous Director Chen's audition was just now. He actually asked me if I had a girlfriend."

"You have to ask this too?"

"He said yes. He also asked me if I would break up with my girlfriend if she was banned. Isn't that deceiving?"

"Then what do you say?"

"I said of course not, I will always be with her."

"Isn't that great?"

"But Director Chen said I was a scumbag."

"He did?"

"Uh... he didn't say it, but I saw his mouth shape and he said those two words."

"I……"

lounge.

After hearing what happened to Li Chen, the actors were somewhat devastated.

"Lu Yi, aren't you very familiar with Director Chen? Tell me, what's going on with Director Chen?"

Looking at Li Chen's appearance, everyone looked at another actor, Lu Yi.

Lu Yi had just finished playing Chen Cheng in The New Three Kingdoms.

His name is also included in the list drawn up this time.

"I……"

Lu Yi was also extremely embarrassed: "Everyone, please let me go. Although I have acted in Director Chen's plays, a small actor like me does not have many opportunities to talk to Director Chen. Moreover, I have been scolded by Director Chen. To be honest, I am very afraid of Director Chen."

"What did Director Chen scold you for?"

"He told me to stop trying to be cool when playing Zhuge Liang, and if I tried to be cool again, he would kick me out."

"Uh……"

Everyone looked at each other.

Followed by.

The second person called was Lu Yi.

"I'll go, it's me."

Lu Yi gritted his teeth and entered the audition room.

……

"Hello, directors. I am actor Lu Yi. The works I have participated in before are..."

Chen Cheng interrupted Lu Yi again.

"Lu Yi, we are so familiar with each other, and you still have to recite lines for me."

Chen Cheng smiled and said, "Relax."

Lu Yi was delighted.

but.

Almost the same question as Li Chen's came again: "Lu Yi, if your girlfriend was pregnant. But you were in college at the time, and college students were not allowed to get pregnant at that time, would you let the child be born?"

There are lessons like Li Chen.

Lu Yi did not answer immediately.

He thought of Li Chen.

Li Chen's answer was extremely standard, but he was still kicked out.

Director Chen means that he needs a reversal?
Think about it this way.

Lu Yi had the answer.

After thinking for a while, Lu Yi said, "I won't let the child be born."

"why?"

"If the child is born, my college life will be over."

"Would that be too much of a scumbag?"

"Yes, a little, but the most important thing for a person is to live for himself."

"very good."

Chen Cheng said, "I think this kind of behavior is not suitable for our crew. You should go back first."

"what."

Feeling extremely disappointed, Lu Yi left the audition room.

……

"Director Chen, I'm actor Zhang Guoqiang..."

Watching one actor after another being kicked out of the crew by Chen Cheng.

Zhang Guoqiang knows.

This time, I am in great danger.

Unexpectedly.

Zhang Guoqiang just said his name, and Chen Cheng said, "Teacher Guoqiang, I like watching your "Soldiers Assault" and "My Captain, My Regiment". I think you are a good actor. Wait for the call from our crew."

Zhang Guoqiang couldn't believe the sudden joy.

"how?"

Chen Cheng looked at Zhang Guoqiang: "Don't want to act?"

"no no."

Zhang Guoqiang said excitedly: "I am so excited. It is my dream to be able to act in your film, Director Chen."

"Dreams are too flattering. Teacher Guoqiang, your role is not important in the plot, but it is very important. I hope you can give a good performance."

Chen Cheng warned.

Then he thought of something and said, "Oh, right, there's Teacher Xu Fan behind us. Tell her that she doesn't need to audition and can just report to the crew when the time comes."

"what?"

This made Wang Zhonglei on the side a little bit unbelievable.

"what happened?"

Chen Cheng turned around and looked at Wang Zhonglei.

"fine."

Wang Zhonglei was a little embarrassed.

prior to.

He originally thought that Chen Cheng would massacre all the actors of Huayi.

(End of this chapter)