Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 272 Yang Mi, I also have black stockings.

For convenience.

A group of characters went to Hollywood, and Chen Cheng arranged them on the same plane

Before boarding the plane.

Yuan Shanshan and Zhang Xiaofei said enviously: "Mimi, from now on, you are an international star."

Yang Mi said embarrassedly: "What kind of international superstar is this? She relies purely on Chen Cheng."

"What's wrong with relying on Chen Cheng? I even want him to take me to Hollywood."

Yuan Shanshan was stunned and said, "Little bandit, why did you ask Chen Cheng to take you to Hollywood? To perform skits?"

"Isn't it okay? I want our Chinese skits to make a splash in Hollywood."

"Hahaha, this is a good idea. I support it."

Watched Yang Mi get on the plane.

Yuan Shanshan said: "Little bandit, be envious."

Zhang Xiaofei said: "Why should I be envious? I have already changed the track, so you should be envious."

"Hahaha, of course I'm envious, but as Chen Cheng said, everyone has their own path, so I'll just keep working hard."

"Shanshan, that's amazing. But Mimi, this trip to Hollywood is also quite challenging."

"What challenge?"

"What do you think? Mimi has a love rival."

……

Yes.

The one who got on the plane earlier than Yang Mi was Liu Yifei.

And the two of them were destined to be together.

Both of them were a little embarrassed.

For a moment, they didn't know what to say and just nodded to each other.

Fortunately, everyone around me was from the same circle as me.

Sun Li said with emotion: "Two little beauties, this time it's all thanks to you."

Fan Bingbing on the side also said: "Haha, Sun Li, we should make some arrangements. When we get to Hollywood, we must go around and visit everywhere."

"Right, right, right. Anyway, we are just going through the motions. Playing is the real thing."

Sun Li and Fan Bingbing knew.

Although they received an invitation to audition.

But they looked at the script and some of the characters in it didn't particularly suit them.

The reason why I still come.

Then you must come.

Such an audition invitation is something to brag about, even if the audition is unsuccessful.

To know.

The average actor can’t even make it to Hollywood, let alone audition for an A-level production.

On the other side, Tian Zhuangzhuang sighed: "I have been teaching for a lifetime, and this time I can be considered famous."

In front are Zhang Ziyi and Gong Li.

Zhang Ziyi glanced at Gong Li and said softly, "Sister Gong, I will do my best this time."

Gong Li nodded and said, "It's my duty. This is also a respect for the role."

……

I spent a day in Hollywood adjusting to the jet lag.

The next day.

"Life of Pi" officially entered the audition stage.

The first role I auditioned for was the father of male No. 1 Pai.

There were three people in the audition office.

Chen Cheng, Li An, and producer Jill representing Warner, Fox, and Paramount.

The role of the father. Chen Cheng had previously drafted Tian Zhuangzhuang.

Tian Zhuangzhuang did not disappoint Chen Cheng.

After only a few minutes of performance, all three of them expressed their approval.

Jill still couldn't believe it and asked, "Are you a super actor in China?"

Tian Zhuangzhuang smiled and said, "I'm just a teacher at Beijing Film Academy."

Li An and Chen Cheng smiled at each other.

The two of them naturally knew more about the domestic situation than Jill.

There are actually many talented actors in this country.

These actors with great acting skills are not necessarily superstars.

Although some of these superstars do have good acting skills.

But besides them, there are many acting masters who are not very well-known.

Like a bumpy field.

There are also many actors who have been performing dramas on the front line.

Next is the role of male No. 1’s mother.

This role is more important than that of a father.

There are many times in the play when the mother is the protective party, but in the end the mother also dies.

Chen Cheng planned to audition two characters, one was Gong Li and the other was Yeung Chi-king.

wrong.

Another one is Zhang Ziyi.

Chen Cheng had never thought about Zhang Ziyi before.

It’s not that I have any problem with Zhang Ziyi.

Chen Cheng felt that having Gong Li and Michelle Yeung was enough.

The two are international superstars, so it should be no problem for them to play the role of the male No. 1's mother.

But we still have to give Director Zhang face.

Chen Cheng also agreed to let Zhang Ziyi come for the audition.

have to say.

Zhang Ziyi, who is known as the International Zhang, is indeed incomparable to the younger generation of actors.

As soon as she entered the audition room, Chen Cheng felt his eyes light up.

For example, her clothing, hairstyle, and facial makeup...are all very similar to the role of the mother.

Obviously.

Zhang Ziyi was well prepared for this role.

For a moment, all three of them felt that Zhang Ziyi was very suitable for this role.

Just a pity.

Zhang Ziyi surprised all three of them at the beginning.

But Chen Cheng didn’t feel that the following performances were particularly good.

Of course it's not bad.

At Zhang Ziyi's level, with her expertise, she can try many roles that others cannot accomplish.

But during the audition just now, Chen Cheng felt that Zhang Ziyi was trying too hard.

"Director Li An, what do you think?"

Chen Cheng looked at Li An.

Li An said: "Look again, aren't there two more?"

"Ah."

Chen Cheng nodded and asked Zhang Ziyi to go and rest first.

……

Next up is Yeung Chi-king.

Michelle Yeoh is a Malaysian Chinese.

She entered the entertainment industry in the 80s.

He has starred in "Royal Sister", "Police Story 3", "The Heroic Trio", "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and "The Mummy 3".

She is also one of the judges for a number of international film awards.

The reason why Chen Cheng considered Yeung Chi-king was because she had a more international style and would have a positive impact on the box office.

Compared to Zhang Ziyi, Yang Ziqiong appeared much more relaxed.

Although she didn't prepare too much.

But during the audition, he became a completely different person in an instant.

In just a few seconds, Yang Ziqiong got into the state.

"good."

"can."

Jill and Li An were also very satisfied with Yang Ziqiong.

Chen Cheng thought it was okay.

but.

There was still one person left, and Chen Cheng decided to make a decision after trying him out.

……

Another actress who is expected to play the male No. 1's mother is Gong Li.

Chen Cheng and Gong Li had a collaboration.

Curse of the Golden Flower was the makeup that Chen Cheng designed for Gong Li.

Looking at Chen Cheng who was sitting in front.

Gong Li was also filled with emotion.

She really didn't expect it.

The young assistant art director who did her makeup back then has become a Hollywood producer today.

"Sister Gong, I'm sorry to ask you to come to Hollywood in person. You will be playing the role of the No. 1 male lead's mother. There is a plot here and you have 10 minutes to prepare."

Chen Cheng asked his assistant to give the script to Gong Li.

The plot in the script is very short.

It's only about a 2 minute performance.

However, Gong Li had never seen this script before, so it all depends on Gong Li's own acting performance.

10 minutes later.

Gong Li put the script down.

She got into the zone.

Although it didn't take her as long to get into the state as Yang Ziqiong.

But the feeling expressed by Gong Li is more profound than that of Yang Ziqiong.

"Go away, leave my child alone."

Sudden.

Gong Li roared towards the front.

This is the scene in the plot where the mother protects young Pi and yells at the cook.

Her face became extremely ferocious, like an angry lion.

Even though it's just one line.

But from the lines that Gong Li expressed, everyone knew that Gong Li was going to fight for her life.

Even if she died, she would protect her child.

"Card……"

"it is good."

Chen Cheng was the first to applaud.

Li An was also extremely excited: "Empress Gong is indeed Empress Gong."

Producer Jill also said with admiration: "This is the best performance I have ever seen."

finally.

Chen Cheng chose Gong Li based on her outstanding performance in the audition.

……

"I'm sorry, Ziyi, Teacher Ziqiong."

Chen Cheng didn't want to waste their time. After the audition in the morning, Chen Cheng replied to Zhang Ziyi and Yang Ziqiong.

Zhang Ziyi smiled bitterly, but still said: "It's okay, Director Chen, there will be opportunities for cooperation in the future."

"Yes."

Yeung Chi-king was quite relaxed. She shook hands with Chen Cheng cordially and said, "Chen Cheng, you are amazing. I have been filming for decades and finally met a great Chinese producer."

Chen Cheng said modestly: "What big producer? I made it with money. If I wasn't the investor, I wouldn't be allowed to be a producer."

Yang Ziqiong shook her head: "You can't say that. In Hollywood, having money is secondary."

……

in the afternoon.

The one who auditioned was the girlfriend of male No. 1.

This role is relatively simple.

It doesn't require much acting skills.

Besides, Sun Li and Fan Bingbing are just here for the formality.

So the audition in the afternoon went very quickly.

Chen Cheng was a little conflicted.

I don’t know whether to choose Yang Mi or Yi Fei.

Both of them were called over by Chen Cheng.

Both of them had a good relationship with Chen Cheng.

Originally Chen Cheng thought.

If this one doesn't work, try another one.

You'll always choose one anyway.

It's better now.

When you can completely determine the role, choosing between the two becomes a problem.

even.

Got here.

This is more difficult than choosing Li Bingbing or Zhou Xun at the time.

Li Bingbing and Zhou Xun, although they are also quite familiar with Chen Cheng.

But Chen Cheng can still choose roles more rationally.

Yang Mi and Yifei will give Chen Cheng a headache.

"Uncle An, who do you think is better, Yang Mi or Yi Fei?"

Chen Cheng asked Li An.

Li Min smiled and shook his head: "You are the producer, everything depends on you. Whoever you choose will be chosen."

Li An would never help Chen Cheng make a choice.

It's not an important role.

This character only has a few minutes of plot, so you can choose either one.

"Forget it, let's just use Yifei."

I didn’t think much more about it.

Chen Cheng made the decision.

Think more.

Chen Cheng was afraid that he would not be able to sleep all night.

……

"Mi Mi, then you should go back to China first, and we'll contact each other later."

Auditions for several major roles are completed.

The remaining characters include the cook, the writer, the sailor, etc.

Chen Cheng was handed over to Jill and Li An.

Although I'm a producer, I still have to do favors.

Even if all the roles can be confirmed, there are still some roles that are not particularly important, and there is no need for one person to control them.

That night.

Chen Cheng sent Yang Mi to the airport.

Yang Mi seemed a little lost, always keeping her head down and saying nothing.

Chen Cheng didn't know how to comfort her.

When getting on the plane.

Yang Mi whispered in Chen Cheng's ear: "I also have black silk stockings, do you want to see them?"

"what……"

Chen Cheng was completely dumbfounded.

"what's going on."

Chen Cheng was stunned.

Could it be that I have told Yang Mi about this?

"Tsk, you did something bad and you still don't admit it."

Seeing Chen Cheng looking a little panicked, Yang Mi also laughed.

"Nothing bad, nothing."

Chen Cheng felt a little embarrassed.

"You're still saying no, you're lying to a little girl."

Yang Mi glared at Chen Cheng and said, "Well, I'm so pissed off by coming to Hollywood this time. I'm going home."

Go halfway.

Yang Mi replied, making a face at Chen Cheng, and said, "Don't do anything rogue in the future, and don't bully little girls."

"Alright alright."

Chen Cheng had no choice but to nod.

……

The next day.

Liu Yifei said that she would accompany Fan Bingbing and Sun Li to visit Hollywood.

Ask Chen Cheng if he wants to go.

Chen Cheng shook his head: "You guys go ahead."

immediately.

Chen Cheng pulled Yifei in front of him and said, "Little Senior Sister, what did you say to Mimi?"

"What did you say?"

Liu Yifei blinked and asked innocently.

"I……"

This innocent expression made Chen Cheng instantly lose the courage to continue asking questions.

Liu Yifei smiled slightly and said, "You are talking about that."

"Correct."

"I told Mimi."

"You can even say that?"

"We are good friends."

"You two are best friends now?"

"Yes, Mimi is so nice. She even told me to be on guard against bad guys."

"I……"

Chen Cheng was helpless: "Okay, okay, you have to be careful of your best friend."

"What are you doing to prevent her?"

"This, this..."

Chen Cheng said.

I really don't understand these two.

Forget it.

They can do whatever they want.

……

"Chen, are you free to come for a cup of coffee?"

"Nolan, what's going on?"

"I have a new notebook, are you free?"

"Okay."

"Same place."

Although Chen Cheng did not interfere much with the filming of "Inception".

But precisely because he did not interfere, Nolan had a very good impression of Chen Cheng.

of course.

What Nolan is more interested in about Chen Cheng is his ability as a screenwriter.

Before this, when Nolan was free, he would invite Chen Cheng to have coffee to discuss the script.

It's the same this time.

Saw Nolan at the old place.

Chen Cheng ordered a cup of coffee, looked at Nolan and said, "Nolan, what script did you take? It's not Batman again, is it?"

"how do you know?"

"It's true."

"Yes, this is another Batman. I named it The Dark Knight Rises. This is also the final chapter of the trilogy."

“It’s a good movie.”

Chen Cheng took the script given by Nolan.

Chen Cheng did not read the first page, but turned to the last page: "Nolan, you know, what I like most is to see the ending."

"Haha, what do you think of this ending? Batman is back."

Nolan is clearly pleased with the ending.

But after Chen Cheng finished reading it, he said, "I think, since it's the final chapter, why not make it bigger."

"what do you mean?"

"Why did Batman come back? Could he not come back in the end and live as an ordinary person?"

"why?"

"I think the best ending is not that there is always Batman in this world, but that there is no Batman in this world. The existence of Batman proves that there has always been a series of injustices in this world, and it needs someone to uphold justice. Without Batman, the world might be fairer. Or even more likely, there may be no Batman, but as long as you have courage and justice... anyone can be Batman."

Chen Cheng's suggestion gave Nolan an incredible surprise.

Nolan said excitedly: "Chen, thank you."

"You're welcome. If you want to thank me, can you give me some roles?"

"Of course, you say."

"Ah, really?"

"Some important roles may not be acceptable, but for some not-so-important roles, I still have the power to make decisions."

"That's great."

Originally Chen Cheng was just joking.

did not expect.

I actually got a benefit.

Think about it too.

Although Hollywood is the world's movie dream factory.