Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 233: The Founding of Daye

The Tangshan Earthquake was completed.

It's already September.

The promotion ceremony of "The Founding of Daye" was launched.

Chen Cheng just paid attention to it.

He is just the assistant director, not the director.

and so.

There is no need to participate in any publicity.

However, many celebrities and actors have taken to the stage one after another.

Many media outlets speculated that the box office of "The Founding of the Republic" might break the previous record of "Lost on Journey".

Chen Cheng was not particularly concerned about this.

He always said that records are meant to be broken.

Either you break it, or someone else breaks it.

If "The Founding of Daye" breaks the record, I have also contributed a lot.

It doesn’t matter whether others know it or not.

He was going to visit the Hengdian Actors Guild.

As for the purpose of going to the Actors Guild, it was because the Hengdian Actors Guild was going to open an advanced training class for actors.

The so-called advanced research classes are opened in contrast to the original training classes.

The previous training classes were more for extras.

Then the advanced research class.

The corresponding ones are actors with certain acting experience and acting skills.

The reason why we launched the advanced research class.

On the one hand, it is to better train the actors.

On the other hand, it is also to build Hengdian’s soft power.

but.

This aspect has caused conflicts with Beijing Film Academy, Central Academy of Drama, and Shanghai Theatre Academy.

This time, Beijing Film Academy, Central Academy of Drama, and Shanghai Theatre Academy did not send anyone to the advanced research class.

"Director Chen, you are finally here."

"Boss Xu, what's the situation of the advanced research class now?"

"It's now ready and will be announced to the public, but I'm a little worried."

"worry about what?"

“I was worried that no actors would come.”

Advanced research classes are different from beginner classes.

The subjects in the beginner class are group actors.

In Hengdian, there are too many extras.

In almost every issue, the number of applicants is terrifying.

Advanced research classes are available.

That's different.

The targets are those experienced actors.

It can basically be said that these actors can make a living with their acting skills.

So they may not think of Hengdian.

Even if I just want to go.

I guess I will also go to Beijing Film Academy, Shanghai Theatre Academy, Central Academy of Drama... and other advanced studies courses.

after all.

Compared with these higher education institutions, Hengdian’s advanced research classes seem to be of a lower standard.

This is also what Hengdian CEO Xu Wenlong is worried about.

Chen Cheng was optimistic about this: "It's OK. We don't have that many people in the advanced research class anyway. There are 10 people in each class, and one advanced class every year. If it goes well, we'll continue. If it doesn't go well, we'll stop and see where we can improve."

"In that case, we will announce it today."

Seeing Chen Cheng coming, Xu Wenlong breathed a sigh of relief.

If there was no Chen Cheng.

I guess he doesn't even want to run this advanced research class.

……

"Chen Cheng, I have something to discuss with you."

"I'm going to add your name as the director of our film Founding of the Republic of Daye."

"Uh, Director Han, we agreed to be the assistant director."

"I know you don't want to be too high-profile, but there's nothing you can do. We've promoted it over the past few days, but the results aren't as good as I expected. Plus, this film is one of the most important things I've ever done. If it goes wrong, I'll really have to step down."

"OK then."

Although I don't want to be too high or low.

But since Han Sanping said so, Chen Cheng agreed.

This side of Hengdian advanced class.

It turned out just as Xu Wenlong expected.

Compared with the beginner class, the number of people signing up for the advanced class is not that large.

but.

Among the registration lists, Chen Cheng saw two familiar names.

The first one is Yu Feihong.

See Yu Feihong.

Chen Cheng thought he had seen it wrong.

He thought it was a homonym.

To know.

Although there are not too many restrictions on actors in the advanced classes.

But generally speaking, actors who have been famous for a long time like this won’t report it.

This is not a question of whether you like it or not.

They have their own resources and connections, and do not need to go through any advanced training courses to fund themselves.

But after checking the information, Chen Cheng discovered.

It’s really Yu Feihong.

The second one is called Zhao Liying.

Zhao Liying is not particularly famous now.

Although she debuted in 2006.

But in the past few years, she has not had many representative works.

"Alright."

Although the first list is not that impressive, it is acceptable.

Say.

It takes time to organize such a training course.

in particular.

This advanced research class did not announce to the public that Chen Cheng would be one of the lecturers.

……

A week later.

Hengdian Advanced Research Class officially opened.

The 10 students came to the Hengdian Actors Guild with various feelings.

When I saw Chen Cheng.

The 10 students were stunned for a moment.

"Director Chen, it's actually Director Chen."

"Is Director Chen the lecturer of our advanced research class this time?"

"Hahaha, those who didn't sign up will probably regret it later. Fortunately, fortunately I signed up."

Chen Cheng smiled and shook hands with the 10 actors.

Zhao Liying, who was not very famous at the time, was very excited, with stars in her eyes: "Director Chen, Director Chen, hello, my name is Zhao Liying, and I was actually an extra in Hengdian before."

"I know you."

Chen Cheng nodded.

There are two of them among the extras in Hengdian.

One is Wang Baobao.

The other one is Zhao Liying.

However, many people do not think that Zhao Liying is performing as a group performer.

Many people believe that although Zhao Liying has been a supporting actor, she gained attention through a variety show.

Chen Cheng ignored them.

If we talk about people in the circle who have no background resources, Wang Baobao is one of them, and Zhao Liying is also one of them.

just.

Although both of them lived an ordinary life before their debut.

But later, both of them established a firm foothold in the circle through their own efforts.

Compared to many actors, that's much more successful.

"Work hard, I believe you will be a good actor."

Chen Cheng encouraged Zhao Liying.

"Director Chen, we meet again."

the other side.

It is Yu Feihong.

Seeing Yu Feihong, Chen Cheng was surprised: "Teacher Yu, why are you here to sign up?"

Yu Feihong said: "I should call you teacher."

Yu Feihong said, "I just came here to try my luck, but I didn't expect that I would really get lucky. Teacher Chen, do we have a directing class in this advanced research class?"

Chen Cheng smiled and replied, "I haven't given up on the director yet."

Yu Feihong sighed: "I want to give up, but I am unwilling to do so."

……

have to say.

In the director column of "The Founding of the Republic in Daye", add Chen Cheng's name.

The effect is very good.

Although for the industry, Chen Cheng is the director of "The Founding of the Republic in Daye", everyone has long known this.

But people in the circle know better.

You don't always have the right to own the name.

Obviously, many films were shot by someone, but the attribute name is another person.

There are many scripts that were written by someone, but attributed to another person.

It’s just like when Chen Cheng was only shooting "Secret" as an assistant director.

at that time.

Chen Cheng’s identity was not enough.

Even if director Chen Cheng's name is put on the film, people are not interested in Chen Cheng.

So the director’s name will not be Chen Cheng, but Jay Chou.

Founded the country in Daye.

This was the case originally. Although Chen Cheng had already broken a lot of records in the circle.

But this movie is special.

Before that, the name will not belong to Chen Cheng.

Although Han Sanping had proposed this before, Chen Cheng still refused.

But now.

Chen Cheng's name is on the right side of Han Sanping and Huang Jianxin, and there is nothing wrong with it.

Not only is there nothing wrong with it.

instead.

When Chen Cheng's name was added, many ordinary audiences were suddenly ignited with passion.

"Hey, this "Founding of the Republic of Daye" was actually directed by Chen Cheng."

"I haven't discovered it before, it seems I have to look for it."

"I wasn't interested in it before because I thought the content was too high-brow and not down-to-earth. But with Chen Cheng, that's enough."

……

"Chen Cheng, come and participate in some promotional activities."

"Director Han, I'm taking classes in Hengdian."

"What class is it, your advanced class?"

"Correct."

"What do you do with this advanced class?"

"Training actors?"

"What good does it do you to train actors?"

"This?"

For an instant.

There were some questions that Chen Cheng couldn't answer.

"I do not know either."

Chen Cheng shook his head.

"Look, you didn't know there was still training, come and promote it quickly, many people are looking forward to you."

"Director Han, forget it. I'm just a behind-the-scenes person. Even though I'm a director, many people don't recognize me. Besides, isn't my name added? If a bunch of fans are interested in me, that should help."

"You, Director Chen, I now put my entire life in your hands."

"Director Han, don't worry, I think the box office of Founding of the Republic of Daye will be good."

"you said?"

"Ah."

"If it's wrong, I'll find you."

"it is good."

Chen Cheng nodded.

hang up the phone.

Chen Cheng remembered what Han Sanping said.

What does it take to train actors?
It seems that this doesn't seem to have much effect on Chen Cheng.

just.

When Chen Cheng thought about how he had been so mediocre in his previous life, he felt more expectant.

Although the advanced training class may not allow a group of actors to learn much.

but.

This may be an opportunity for them.

……

Time flies.

After two weeks of promotion.

The founding of Daye officially met the public.

Chen Cheng attended the premiere promotion that day, and then entered the exhibition hall with a group of well-known actors.

More than two hours later.

Chen Cheng walked out of the cinema.

“So passionate.”

“I hope there will be more films with this kind of main theme in the future.”

"This movie will definitely be a box office hit."

Watching a lot of people watching the speeches.

Chen Cheng knew.

It would be hard for the box office of the film "The Founding of Daye" to be low.

In fact.

He really couldn't go lower.

4500 million.

These are the numbers for the first day of premiere.

Such a figure also proves that the box office of "The Founding of the Republic" will reach 3 million yuan.

……

"Brothers, what do you think the box office of "The Founding of the Republic of Daye" will be?"

"I don't know, but judging by the current situation, it's probably similar to Lost on Journey."

"3.4 billion?"

"Correct."

High box office always attracts people's attention.

Even though many people may not have entered the cinema yet.

But not going in doesn’t mean they won’t pay attention to the movie box office.

Many times, a group of movie fans will refresh the box office from time to time, hoping that a high-grossing movie will appear.

After Lost on Journey, they waited for it again.

It is this "Founding of Daye".

"The box office was still 4000 million the next day."

"The potential is about the same as Lost on Journey. I hope I can break the record."

"I also hope that."

As time goes by.

Everyone also continued to refresh the box office record of "The Founding of the Republic of Daye".

On the third day, the box office of "The Founding of the Republic of Daye" dropped slightly to 3900 million

On the fourth day, "The Founding of the Republic of Daye" had a box office of 3500 million.

On the fifth day, "The Founding of the Republic of Daye", 3000 million box office...

From the trend point of view.

Many people think that "The Founding of a Republic" may not be as good as "Lost on Journey".

But this is different.

Because Lost on Journey was released during the Spring Festival.

"The Founding of the Republic of Daye" is released during the National Day holiday.

Or.

He was ahead of schedule.

On September 9th, he started to show his works.

Although the performance in the first seven days, "The Founding of the Republic" cannot compare with "Lost on Journey".

But the staying power of "The Founding of a Republic" seems to be showing signs of surpassing that of "Lost on Journey".

……

"Director Chen, how can we make a high-grossing movie?"

This is a question raised by a student in the advanced research class.

Chen Cheng smiled and said, "I think this is not something the actors need to understand. This is something the director or producer should know."

"Director Chen, but our get out of class is over now, and we really want to listen."

"How do you say this?"

Chen Cheng thought about it.

This is a big problem.

Chen Cheng didn't know what to say for a moment.

In fact.

Chen Cheng didn't think he understood movies very well.

and so.

He didn't dare to answer this question too much.

Finally, Chen Cheng said: "Actually, I'm not sure either."

This answer made everyone laugh.

"Director Chen, you don't know yet. But your movies Those Years and Lost on Journey have both broken records."

"I can only say that this is a coincidence. Even if I am asked to make another version of Those Years, I can't do anything about it."

Chen Cheng spread his hands and said, "I think movies are unpredictable. They often exceed our expectations."

Yu Feihong nodded at this and said, "Yes, just like the movie Love Has a Future that I invested 4000 million yuan in before. The more I expected from him, the more he exceeded my expectations."

"Oh, Sister Yu, how much is the box office of Love After Life?"

"200."

"Uh……"

All the students wanted to laugh.

But when looking at Yu Feihong, he wanted to laugh but didn't dare.

His face looked extremely uncomfortable.

Yu Feihong seemed to have come to terms with it and said, "Laugh if you want to. It's not good to hold it back."

talking.

Yu Feihong herself was the first to laugh.

"Ahem... Let's change the subject."

Chen Cheng was a little embarrassed.

At first.