Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 277: New Smiling Proud Wanderer, Dongfang Bubai is a woman.

Wu Jing recently invited Chen Cheng to have a drink.

While drinking.

Wu Jing said he wanted to make a movie about military themes.

But he said he had no money.

Chen Cheng smiled and said, don’t worry about the money, what you need to consider is how to shoot this military theme well.

Wu Jing took out the plan he had written long ago and said, "I have wanted to make a military-themed film for a long time, and I have made one before. However, I lost a lot. It was Director Chen who reminded me that I returned to the mainland. After filming I Am a Special Forces Soldier, I also understood why the films I made before failed. With these lessons, I think I should have some confidence in making another movie."

Chen Cheng took a look and said, "Overall it's not bad, but the details are not good enough. Also, you don't have enough military attributes."

Wu Jing was a little surprised: "Military attribute?"

Chen Cheng said: "It's not that you can expect the audience to fully accept you just by making one or two military-themed films. If you want to really bring a military-themed film that is not available on the market to the mass market, you must have sufficient accumulation in this area."

Chen Cheng suddenly said, "How about you join the army?"

"Go to the army for training?"

"Not just training, I want you to be a soldier for a year."

"I'm in the army 365 days a year."

"Correct."

“I’m too old to go now.”

"Age is not a problem, as long as you want to be one. I hope to see the military temperament in you in a year. Of course, your service will not be in vain. If you can integrate into the army within a year, or even meet the requirements of a special forces soldier, I will cover all the investment for this film."

"Director Chen, are you serious?"

"of course."

"Okay, I'll go now."

After drinking a glass of wine, Wu Jing left without saying anything.

A few days later.

Chen Cheng received the news.

Wu Jing joined the army.

……

The TV series.

Chen Cheng made an appointment with Cai Yinong from Tangren.

Recently, Tangren has many works in preparation for filming, such as Startling by Each Step, and Xuan-Yuan Sword: Scar of Sky starring Hu Ge.

Chen Cheng suggested that Tangren purchase the copyright of "Gu Jian Qi Tan".

It is similar to the immortal sword.

Gu Jian Qi Tan is also a stand-alone game.

This game was developed by Shanghai Zhulong.

Although it's a game.

But the plot of this game is fascinating.

If it is adapted into a TV series, it will be another big IP like The Legend of Sword and Fairy.

Cai Yinong was very interested in Chen Cheng's proposal.

There is just one thing, I feel that Gu Jian Qi Tan was just released not long ago and has not accumulated too many viewers yet.

She meant to wait a few more years.

Chen Cheng said, "It doesn't matter much. The plot of Gu Jian Qi Tan is very good. Even if there is no game, it is possible to make a TV series based on the plot of Gu Jian Qi Tan. If we wait a few more years and the copyright is bought by someone else, we will regret it."

Some consideration.

Cai Yinong agreed.

Chen Cheng also recommended Yang Mi to Cai Yinong to play the No. 1 female role Qingxue.

Di Lieba was also recommended.

and.

Chen Cheng also asked Cai Yinong to sign Dili.

As for the No. 1 male role, Li Yifeng was passed by Chen Cheng, who recommended Yang Yang instead.

Chen Cheng asked Cai Yinong to decide on some other actors.

……

On the side of senior sister Bao Jinjin.

Chen Cheng asked her to recruit more screenwriters.

The purpose of recruiting screenwriters is to adapt a series of online literature IPs purchased previously.

"Junior brother, I feel like once these online fiction IPs come out, all those martial arts works will be out of business."

"Oh, do you read online novels too?"

“I really like female-oriented online novels.”

"Oh, so you're a rotten girl."

Chen Cheng nodded.

he knows.

In fact, online literature covers a very wide range.

Many young people like to read online articles.

Even middle-aged and elderly people in the future will like to watch it.

As for why there are relatively few film and television dramas adapted from online novels.

One is that traditional screenwriters don’t know that online literature has such charm.

another one.

That is, everyone's thinking has not changed yet.

They think that online literature is a relatively low-end product, and if it is to be adapted, it should be adapted from some classic masterpieces.

But the development of the times has made many traditional film and television people a little confused.

Those online articles that they may not think highly of.

In the future, it will become a port for traffic explosion.

Almost all of the popular TV series in the future will be adapted from online novels.

"It's not like no one is watching martial arts novels. At least, there is still a market for it now."

When Bao Jinjin mentioned martial arts, Chen Cheng thought of a more innovative martial arts adaptation.

This is the previous life's version of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer by Huo Jianhua.

This version of Huo Jianhua certainly has no special features.

But the role of Dongfang Bubai he played in the film really attracted a large number of fans.

inside.

The biggest innovation is that Dongfang Bubai is completely set as a female.

This is a very innovative point.

Although this is a bit of a hack.

Jin Daxia was also angry when he saw it.

But being angry is being angry.

Such changes still attract everyone's interest.

Of course.

Such changes are not made randomly.

In the 90s.

In the film "Swordsman II: Oriental Unbeaten" played by Jet Li, it is set that Oriental Unbeaten is a female.

Simultaneously.

It was also because of Brigitte Lin’s role as Dongfang Bubai in the drama that she became a classic image.

If the female character Dongfang Bubai from the movie is put into a TV series, the chances of success are very high.

"Senior Sister, have you ever watched Swordsman?"

"Of course, I'm from the literature department of Beijing Film Academy. Let alone The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, I've read all of Jin Yong's martial arts works."

"Okay then. Are you interested in writing a script for The Smiling, Proud Wanderer?"

"Junior brother, are you planning to remake the film "Swordsman"? "

"Correct."

Chen Cheng nodded.

But Bao Jinjin said, "Brother, although Jin Daxia's martial arts dramas have a lot of traffic every time they are remade, so far, the traffic of Jin Daxia's martial arts dramas has been getting lower and lower. Although we can remake it, we don't think we can make much money, and the cost-effectiveness is not high."

"Senior sister, you are quite good at calculating."

"You asked me to be responsible for copyright development, so I have to learn something. Otherwise, I won't be able to keep up. If you don't ask me to leave, I won't be able to stay here any longer."

"Senior sister, you are amazing."

Chen Cheng said admiringly: "If martial arts do not innovate, it may be difficult for them to adapt to the market. But what if there is innovation? For example, set Dongfang Bubai as a woman and make him the number one female character."

"Invincible East, Female No. 1?"

"Yes, she and Linghu Chong can even have a romantic relationship."

"This, this, this..."

"Is this okay? Master Jin might disagree."

"It's okay. After we buy the script, it's our business to change it. The worst that can happen is that he'll scold us a few times."

Chen Cheng said.

Xu Ke did the same thing back then.

"Sister, please try to find a screenwriter. I'll go to Hong Kong and buy a script from Mr. Jin."

"Okay, I'll do it directly. I'm also very interested in this innovation. In fact, Junior Brother, now that you mentioned it, I've thought of giving Lin Pingzhi some more roles."

"How to say?"

"Brother, think about it. Lin Pingzhi is so miserable. The beginning of "Swordsman" introduces Lin Pingzhi. Lin Pingzhi was originally a good young man, and he was chivalrous, but he was schemed by the major sects along the way. In the end, he practiced the Book of Exorcism Sword for revenge, and many people laughed at him. If you ask me, isn't this an inspirational young man? But Linghu Chong, instead of thinking about promoting the Huashan Sect, actually stayed with some bad friends..."

"Sister, your idea is very novel. Okay, I agree to increase Lin Pingzhi's role. However, Linghu Chong cannot be turned evil. If Linghu Chong is portrayed as a hypocrite, then what is the point of "Swordsman"?"

Of course. In fact, Chen Cheng sometimes complained about Linghu Chong.

He really didn't do a very good job for the Huashan Sect.

On the contrary, when it comes to other evil ways, they call them "brothers" all the time.

But overall.

Linghu Chong is pretty good.

At least not an antagonist.

If Chen Cheng turned Linghu Chong into a villain, not to mention that Jin Yong would kill him.

I'm afraid countless fans will have to KO him.

even.

This may not even be shown.

after all.

This has subverted everyone's three views.

It's like In the Name of the People.

Many people scold Hou Liangping, but like Qi Tongwei very much.

Hou Liangping is naturally aloof and ignorant of the suffering of the people, and he has his shortcomings.

But Qi Tongwei is a complete villain.

Of course we like to have friends like Qi Tongwei.

but.

If the world were full of people like Qi Tongwei, then there would be no hope for this world.

……

Hong Kong.

Chen Cheng and Xu Ke went to meet Mr. Jin together.

He learned that Chen Cheng actually wanted to buy the copyright of his "Swordsman".

As soon as he saw Xu Ke, Jin Daxia said, "Chen Cheng, you are not going to make any changes to my Swordsman."

Chen Cheng immediately assured: "Absolutely not."

Chen Cheng also said to Xu Ke with contempt: "It is simply despicable to change Dongfang Bubai into a female and have him fall in love with Linghu Chong."

Mr. Jin agreed with this.

Xu Ke gave Chen Cheng a blank look.

How could he not know what Chen Cheng was planning?

It’s just that he didn’t expose Chen Cheng.

Everything went smoothly.

Chen Cheng successfully bought the copyright of Jin Yong's The Smiling, Proud Wanderer.

when it is time to leave.

Xu Ke smiled and said, "Chen Cheng, if you make too big a change, then Hero Jin will come and scold you again."

"You can criticize them all, but we have to adapt them."

"You should be prepared to be scolded."

"Hahaha……"

Chen Cheng laughed loudly: "We can make a martial arts film now, but whether we can make a martial arts film in the future is still an unknown."

"Now that you say that, I feel a little depressed."

"What's so depressing? Don't you like Xianxia?"

"Don't even mention Xianxia. I haven't even recovered from watching Legend of Shushan yet."

"I can only say that you were too advanced at the time. In a few years, if you shoot Shushan again, I feel it will be a hit."

"Really?"

"Ah."

Chen Cheng nodded firmly.

……

There has been new progress on "New Shaolin Temple".

Brother Cheng Xi withdrew from the crew due to schedule reasons.

Chen Cheng naturally knew.

This is not due to the schedule, it’s my own idea.

But before Chen Cheng could think about the next steps for the new Shaolin Temple.

However, Chen Cheng received a call from Cheng Xi.

"Chen Cheng, you are great. You kicked me out of the crew. You are the first one in the circle."

"Brother, who said that?"

"Director Han didn't wrongly accuse you, did he?"

"I go……"

Hearing about Han Sanping, Chen Cheng didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

did not expect.

Han Sanping then sold himself out.

However, Chen Cheng had a good relationship with Han Sanping and did not take it too seriously.

of course.

This is not the most important thing.

The most important thing is.

Even though Chen Cheng has reached this level, he is still not as good as Brother Cheng Xi.

But in the past, when I looked at Big Brother Cheng, I looked up to him and looked up to him.

just now.

Now I can see things with equal eyes.

"Brother, you can't blame me for this. You know, the investment in New Shaolin Temple is 2 million yuan, and the actors' salaries account for more than 1 million yuan. This is impossible to shoot. Besides, you are just a guest star. Although there is nothing wrong with guest stars, there are too many guest roles and too many box office failures, which also affects your status."

"Haha, it looks like you're helping me."

"That's right, brother. With your status, why would you guest-star in these rubbish movies?"

"Get lost. Next time I see you, I'm going to PK with you."

"Brother, I was wrong. Please forgive me. Just treat me as someone who is young and doesn't know anything."

"You kid, you still know how to act cute. Forget it, I won't bother with you. But since you are so good at giving advice to others, why don't you give some advice to your brother?"

"Brother, what advice do you want from me?"

"Brother, I don't know what kind of movie to make recently. Can you give me some suggestions?"

On the phone, the eldest brother said jokingly.

"This."

Touched his chin.

Chen Cheng knew.

It seemed as if the eldest brother Cheng Xi was joking with himself.

on the other hand.

Like Jet Li, Cheng Yi's current situation is not very good.

Such as Jet Li.

Although the pay is ridiculously high.

But ordinary crews can’t be hired.

Moreover, Lianjie is getting older and has long lost his former spirit.

It is easy to hire Jet Li, but it is not easy to recover the cost.

Big brother Cheng Xi is naturally much better than Jet Li.

but.

He was facing a similar situation.

As he got older and many of his films failed at the box office, my brother became a little anxious.

But the eldest brother is the eldest brother after all.

Judging from his development in his previous life.

Although as he got older, many of my brother's films failed.

But there are also quite a few films that perform well.

For example, the Chinese Zodiac

After thinking for a while, Chen Cheng pretended to be joking and said, "Brother, I think. With your image, no one can match it, and everyone is convinced by you. If you make a movie in the future, you should go for the high-end and mainstream theme."

"What do you mean? Big brother has little education and can't understand."

"Brother, to put it simply, we should make more films that can enhance the image of the country and society. For example, the news has been saying that the heads of the twelve zodiac animals have been lost abroad. If we can make a film about searching for the heads of the twelve zodiac animals and protecting national cultural relics, I think the market will be very large."

"You can do it, kid. This is a good idea."

"Brother, I'm just talking nonsense. As long as you think it's good, it's the best. Brother, you won't blame me now, right?"

"Alright, it's just a small matter. Big brother is not so tolerant. You are right. Why do I have to guest star in so many movies for no reason? I am not short of money."

"Brother is absolutely right."

"By the way, next time we are free, let's have tea together."

"Okay."

Chen Cheng nodded.

The improvement in his status allowed Chen Cheng to remain calm when facing Cheng Xi.

It was originally a big deal, but in just a few words, it became nothing.

(End of this chapter)