Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 243 A movie about only one person.

"Stomachache?"

"Correct."

"you sure?"

"He just called me."

"I……"

Hong Jinbao could hardly believe it.

The battle hasn't even started yet and someone on our side has surrendered first.

Then he saw Chen Cheng smiling all the time.

Hong Jinbao said, "Brother Chen Cheng, you have it."

"Everyone, you've seen it. The filmmakers on this side of Hong Kong can see it clearly, so I'll go back first. Director Cheng, how about we have a fight?"

Chen Cheng looked at Cheng Xiaodong.

Cheng Xiaodong curled his lips: "If you don't come, I can't beat you."

Seeing that Hong Kong was at a disadvantage.

Zhou Renfa, who was silent, said: "What kind of fight? The martial arts world has been gone for a long time. There is no such thing as fighting and killing. I think market behavior should be guided by the market. Forced intervention is just the self-ideal of some people."

Wu Yusen also said at this time: "Both parties are willing. Chen Cheng, it's not a good idea for you to interfere like this."

Chen Cheng said: "I am not interfering. I am just discussing this with you. For the future of Chinese-language films, I hope you will think long-term. Moreover, Director Han has come to Hong Kong in person. And, we have discussed this matter several times. You should all be aware of the influence of China Film in China. I don't want the co-production between the two places to end here."

"Are you threatening us?"

"I don't have the power to do that."

"Humph……"

The conference room suddenly became quiet.

Hong Jinbao, Cheng Xi, and Jet Li looked at each other.

they know.

If they hadn't shown up, today's negotiations might have become even more strained.

"Brother Chen Cheng, you represent China Film Group, so please state the conditions."

Hong Jinbao said.

Chen Cheng thought for a moment and said, "There are no conditions. I understand everyone's feelings. As Director Wang Jing said, I am also a director and I also want to increase my salary. But I know that if we collectively force the investors to pay, we will be the only ones hurt in the end. If we are really confident in our film, then let's see how our respective markets perform in three years."

"We need to discuss this."

"Ok, you guys chat."

Chen Cheng left early.

……

"What did Chen Cheng mean?"

After Chen Cheng left.

Chen Jiashang said.

Wu Yusen replied: "Director Chen, you still don't understand, he is just preparing to compete with us."

"Heh, this kid thinks he's invincible just because he made a few high-grossing movies."

Wu Yusen looked at the other directors and said, "Director Xu, Director Wang Jing, but the new director...what do you mean? Do you dare to compete with them?"

Xu Ke smiled helplessly: "There is nothing to be afraid of, but this proposal is also good. If we look at it over a three-year period, we can also see the market performance."

Wang Jing also nodded: "If that's the case, then let's compete with Chen Cheng. I don't believe that our Hong Kong movies can't compare to those in the mainland. Besides, a lot of the movies in the mainland are made by our Hong Kong directors."

Wu Yusen looked at Chen Kexin and Huang Baiming and said, "You two have a long history of working with Chen Cheng. You wouldn't want to compete with him, would you?"

Chen Kexin smiled bitterly: "Director Wu, what are you talking about? Chen Cheng and I have collaborated a lot, but I am also a Hong Kong director. Just as Director Wang Jing said, I also represent the interests of Hong Kong directors."

"Me too."

Huang Baiming also expressed his opinion.

The others looked at each other.

They all nodded.

"In that case, let's have a PK with them from the mainland."

Say no more.

A number of Hong Kong directors also left.

……

"Chen Cheng, are you sure?"

"I do not know either."

"I wonder if you still challenge them?"

"if not."

Chen Cheng said: "Now everyone is about to break up. It's not right for China Film to force them not to cooperate."

"Of course not."

Han Sanping shook his head: "It was decided by the higher-ups to co-produce with Hong Kong. Besides, Hong Kong movies belong to us, so how can we be exclusive?"

"So, let's have a PK, and then we'll know who has the final say."

This is the same as choosing a leader in martial arts novels.

It's useless even if you talk countless times.

In the end, we still have to PK.

Whoever has the bigger fist has the right to speak.

The same is true in the film market.

However, Han Sanping was still worried and said, "Hong Kong has too strong a foundation. They just haven't fully digested our mainland market all at once. Give them some time. We in the mainland may not be able to suppress them."

"Haha, Director Han, you don't have confidence in me."

"You little brat, don't think that just because you've made a few awesome movies, you're fine. Movies are unpredictable. Many of them were once legendary, but they also fell into decline one day."

"Movies are unpredictable... Why do these words sound so familiar?"

Chen Cheng touched his chin.

Han Sanping felt a little embarrassed.

This is what Chen Cheng said.

Unnaturally, Han Sanping also imitated Chen Cheng's words.

"That's not the point."

"I know."

Chen Cheng nodded: "Director Han, don't worry. Even if I am eliminated by the market in the future, there will be a series of directors coming out in our country."

“Which directors?”

"I do not know either."

"I didn't know you still said that."

"Director Han, I don't know which directors will rise in the future, but I know this. Compared with those Hong Kong directors, we mainland filmmakers understand our mainland market better. Although, many mainland directors have not yet risen. But the market is here. I believe that a large number of excellent directors will emerge in the future."

"you sure?"

"determine."

Chen Cheng said firmly.

In the future domestic market.

There are really too many rising film directors.

Some of these directors may have emerged already.

some.

They never even thought of themselves as directors.

Such as Wang Baobao.

You can believe it.

Will Wang Baobao become an extremely outstanding director in the future?

……

09 has passed quickly.

Chen Cheng did not participate in the Spring Festival movie that year.

There was originally a TV series called "Chinese Partners", but it was aired ahead of schedule.

Another film, "Aftershock," was not approved until the end of the year.

But it's different than usual.

In the past, Chen Cheng would go home early to celebrate the New Year.

But this year.

Chen Cheng only returned home for a week, on the third day of the Lunar New Year.

He returned to Hengdian.

Although we did not reach a complete agreement with the director in Hong Kong at the end of last year, we did achieve some results.

At least.

The directors' alliance in Hong Kong has become loose.

After all, the investors have opinions.

China Film Group has opinions.

Some film companies also have objections.

Even if such an alliance can be achieved for a while, it will not last long.

of course.

Such an alliance is not without effect.

The total pay has increased a bit, but not as much as before.

but.

After Chen Cheng's meeting with them this time.

The competition between Hong Kong and the mainland has begun quietly.

Chen Cheng also paid great attention.

Also.

Last year, two Hollywood blockbusters were released.

This gave Chen Cheng more ideas.

Why does Hollywood keep attacking the mainland?

Why can't we shock the North American market ourselves?

of course.

Chen Cheng knew.

It’s not like no one has ever thought of this idea.

Many directors and actors in Hong Kong have thought about it.

But the only ones who can gain a foothold in Hong Kong are Jet Li and Jackie Chan.

Even Zhou Renfa didn't do very well in Hollywood.

As for the director.

Wu Yusen was doing well in Hollywood.

But after filming three movies that didn't make much money, he had no choice but to return to Hong Kong.

no way.

Hollywood is even more cruel than in China.

Even a well-known director only has three chances in the Hollywood market.

Failed to make money 3 times.

Then.

Excuse me.

No one will invest in you in Hollywood anymore.

Even Li An.

He is in the afterlife.

After directing "Billy Lynn" and "Gemini Killer" and suffered consecutive losses, Li An's situation in Hollywood became bad.

"Paul was a truck driver. In order to make more money, he went to Iraq to work as a contractor. But he never expected that when he woke up, he found that he was buried alive. He was lying in a small coffin. After searching for a while, Paul found a lighter..."

This story is called "Buried Alive".

He should have created one of the films with the highest return on investment.

It is said.

The film only cost 300 million U.S. dollars to make, but it earned 1 million U.S. dollars at the box office.

but.

After Chen Cheng finished writing the script.

Chen Cheng discovered.

For this movie, Buried Alive, he doesn't need 300 million US dollars. Just give him 300 million RMB and he can make it.

Just two days.

Chen Cheng finished writing the script.

but.

Chen Cheng did not go to Hollywood or North America.

He didn't have time to go there now.

Chen Cheng plans to film this story in China.

and so.

male protagonist.

Chen Cheng is naturally also a Chinese.

Although he is a Chinese actor, the most challenging thing in this film, which lasts for more than an hour in a closed space, is his acting skills.

Chen Cheng must find an extremely good actor.

of course.

There are many people with great acting skills in China.

There are even more on the Hong Kong side.

Such as Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Leung Ka Fai, Liu Ching-wan...their acting skills are all amazing.

but.

After having a fight with the Hong Kong directors, Chen Cheng is not willing to use these Hong Kong actors for the time being.

There are also quite a few mainland actors with good acting skills.

Such as Wang Baobao, Wang Zhiwen, Yu Hewei...they all have good acting skills.

But after careful consideration, Chen Cheng felt that they were not very suitable.

Think about it.

Slapping his head, Chen Cheng thought of Zhang Songwen.

Yes.

Teacher Zhang Songwen’s acting skills are absolutely OK.

Think about this.

Chen Cheng called Zhang Songwen and said, "Teacher Zhang, Happy New Year."

"Happy New Year."

"Teacher Zhang, where are you now?"

"At my hometown."

"It's already the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, and I'm still in my hometown."

"Haha, I don't have much to show for. I'll wait until after the Lantern Festival."

"That's late."

"What's late?"

"I have a leading actor here. Mr. Zhang, if you come after the Lantern Festival, he will probably be snatched away by someone else."

"Oh my god, Chen Cheng, your leading man?"

"Correct."

"You finally remembered Teacher Zhang."

"Uh……"

Chen Cheng didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Teacher Zhang, how could I forget you. It's just that your style doesn't quite fit with my films that we've shot before."

"No, no, I'm kidding. Wherever you are, I'll come and kill you right away."

"I'm in Hengdian, just come to my studio."

"Okay."

hang up the phone.

Zhang Songwen was extremely excited.

He said goodbye to his parents and flew directly to Hengdian.

Yes.

Although Zhang Songwen has gone into the entertainment industry in recent years.

but.

Zhang Songwen didn't get very good opportunities.

Although I got some roles.

But after several years, it's just like that.

Zhang Songwen even felt a little regretful and wondered whether he should go back to school to teach instead of going into business.

But Zhang Songwen is stubborn.

Now that he has entered the sea, he will not return until he has made a name for himself in this field.

Didn't think about it.

At this time Chen Cheng actually gave him a huge surprise.

"Brothers, I'm going to Hengdian."

"Oh, Song Wen, what's going on? What drama?"

"do not know."

"I don't know yet, but I'm still going?"

"It's necessary. It's Chen Cheng's film."

"Chen Cheng... don't tell me it's that awesome student of yours."

"Correct."

"Fuck, brother, take me with you, take me with you."

"I want to, too. But I don't know what the situation is right now. I'll tell you when I get there."

With excitement.

Zhang Songwen met Chen Cheng in Chen Cheng's studio in Hengdian.

……

"Teacher Zhang, you're so fast?"

"I wanted to go slower, but as soon as you said that, I came right away."

"Teacher Zhang, don't get excited. This role is tailor-made for you. I have a big drama that will hit the North American market, and you are the male lead."

"Impact the North American market, Hollywood?"

"Correct."

"Oh my God."

Zhang Songwen was stunned.

Although he knows.

Chen Cheng’s dramas have never been small.

Unexpectedly.

As soon as it arrived, it hit North America and competed with those Hollywood blockbusters.

"Chen Cheng, how much is our investment in this drama?"

"300."

"Three million dollars."

Although I feel that 300 million US dollars is a bit too little.

But think about it.

This should be Chen Cheng's first film to hit the North American market.

It's understandable that he wants to test the waters first.

but.

Chen Cheng said, "300 million RMB, not US dollars."

"what?"

Zhang Songwen thought he had heard it wrong: "300 million RMB, to impact the North American market? This, this, this..."

This somewhat overturned Zhang Songwen's impression of the North American and Hollywood markets.

Those Hollywood blockbusters.

Isn’t it often an investment of tens of millions of dollars, or even one or two hundred million dollars?

300 million RMB to impact the North American market?

If it weren’t for Chen Cheng, Zhang Songwen would definitely think that this guy was joking with him.

"Let's read the script first."

Chen Cheng handed the script to Zhang Songwen.

Two hours later.

Zhang Songwen finally understood why Chen Cheng said 300 million was enough.

even.

I really need to shoot it.

Not to mention 300 million.

He can shoot it for 100 million.

but.

After reading the script, Zhang Songwen knew more.

Although this script seems simple, it has absolute requirements for acting skills.

"Teacher Zhang, have you finished reading?"

"Ah."

"how do you feel?"

"I think this script is very creative, and I also want to challenge myself to make a movie with only one actor."

in mind.

Zhang Songwen imagined a scene in which he was lying alone in a coffin.

What kind of scene is this?
fear?

anger?
unwilling.

eager……

Or both.

"Teacher Zhang, how about we try it out now?"

It turned out that I invited the right person.

Looking at the various expressions that kept appearing on Zhang Songwen's face, Chen Cheng knew that there was nothing wrong with this play.

Zhang Songwen also nodded: "Okay."

Say it.

Looking around the room, Zhang Songwen actually crawled directly under the coffee table.

He planned to use the coffee table as a coffin and perform a scene on the spot.

(End of this chapter)