Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 292 Times have changed. This is not a question of giving face or not.

Cold War can be said to be the pinnacle of Hong Kong films since 2003.

This work also brings together a number of well-known Hong Kong actors.

Although Chen Cheng no longer has much interest in Hong Kong films.

But since the operation is to support Hong Kong films, Chen Cheng is prepared to go for a more authentic Hong Kong film flavor.

The actor chooses this one.

Chen Cheng drew up a list.

Liu Dehua, Guo Fucheng, Liang Jiahui, Zhou Renfa, Hong Jinbao, Li Min, Liu Qingyun, Liang Chaowei, Qian Jiale, Lam Ka-tung, Peng Yuyan, Li Zhiting, Yang Youning...

Chen Cheng handed over the list of other actors to the two directors.

Liang Leming and Lu Jianqing were stunned when they saw the list drawn up by Chen Cheng: "Chen, Director Chen... this."

"Why, is there something wrong with the list?"

"It's not like there aren't any problems. Is this just bringing in all the movie kings in Hong Kong?"

"I really have this idea. However, not all movie stars are suitable. We will have to audition slowly in the next few days."

"Try one by one?"

"Correct."

"Liu Dehua, Zhou Renfa, Liang Chaowei...they also want to audition."

"Of course they have to audition. How do you know if they can do it without an audition?"

"This……"

Liang Leming and Lu Jianqing opened their mouths but said nothing further.

Chen Cheng did not continue speaking.

He knew what the two meant.

Generally within the industry.

There is no way a top actor like this could even audition.

It's like Jet Li.

He said he had never auditioned in his life.

He has always played the leading male role throughout his life.

Basically, he would star in a lot of movies as long as his name was mentioned. What is an audition?
Although in China, there are not many people who have reached the same height as Jet Li.

But facing Hong Kong's top actors, they also receive much the same treatment as Jet Li.

Like Zhou Renfa, Hong Jinbao, Liu Dehua... and so on.

They are all top actors in Hong Kong.

It also has huge market appeal in the mainland.

They also draw up a list and basically determine whether they can act, without the need for auditions.

Not many directors came to ask them to audition.

To put it another way.

You really asked them to audition.

This seemed to humiliate them.

Just for Chen Cheng.

The reason why he took this Cold War.

It is obvious that this is also to help Hong Kong films.

If he can't control the Hong Kong actors and other producers, how can he make this drama?

Say.

Chen Cheng also brought two new directors.

If Chen Cheng didn't suppress them.

So how do the two new directors carry out their work?
……

The advancement of Cold War is very fast.

While Chen Cheng was preparing to audition the actors.

Chen Cheng also began to form a behind-the-scenes production team.

Compared to actors.

The behind-the-scenes production team is assembled faster.

Many times, it’s just a matter of one sentence and the whole team will come.

Such as martial arts instructor Qian Xiaohao.

Qian Xiaohao and Qian Jiale are two brothers.

Qian Jiale is the younger brother and Qian Xiaohao is the older brother.

Qian Xiaohao is the one who almost beat the shit out of Jet Li in Tai Chi Zhang Sanfeng.

When he was young, he worked as a martial arts stuntman in Hong Kong and also served as a stunt double for some well-known top actors.

Such as giving to Cheng Xi and so on.

Qian Xiaohao is old now and can no longer perform the awesome moves he used to.

However, Qian Xiaohao is also very knowledgeable about action, so it is appropriate to ask him to be the martial arts instructor.

Of course.

Chen Cheng met more awesome martial arts instructors in Hong Kong.

Such as Cheng Xiaodong and Yuan Heping.

However, both of them are master action directors.

Although Cold War has some action scenes, there aren't many of them, and there's no need to invite these two awesome people.

For art director, Chen Cheng hired Xi Zhongwen, an old acquaintance he had worked with before.

Xi Zhongwen is not only interested in fine arts, but also in clothing.

Chen Cheng also asked Xi Zhongwen to serve as the costume director.

For the director of photography, Chen Cheng hired the well-known Hong Kong photographer Paw Hee-ming, with whom he had worked before.

The producer Chen Cheng used is from the mainland, that is, Zhang Yan, who has been working with Chen Cheng.

It’s not that I don’t know the producers in Hong Kong.

It seems that the producer has no involvement in the filming and is not important.

But the producer has always played a vital role in the crew.

Although Chen Cheng served as the producer of Cold War.

But Chen Cheng may not always be in the crew in the future.

It would be great if Zhang Yan could take over from me and take charge of the entire crew.

In fact, the producer is responsible for the daily affairs of the crew, and also has some work as a supervisor.

……

"Chinese teacher, we meet again."

Chen Cheng and Xi Zhongwen hugged each other.

Xi Zhongwen was deeply moved.

When he collaborated with Chen Cheng, Chen Cheng was only the deputy art director.

Or a makeup artist.

Keren’s encounters are so wonderful.

Even Xi Zhongwen, Hong Kong's top art director, couldn't help but sigh when he saw Chen Cheng again.

"Qian Zhi, you are my idol."

After exchanging pleasantries with Xi Zhongwen, Chen Cheng also shook hands with Qian Xiaohao.

Qian Xiaohao joked: "Director Chen, I was thinking about joining the crew as an actor. I didn't expect that you would ask me to work behind the scenes."

Chen Cheng laughed and said, "That's fine. Anyway, you and your brother are similar. Let your brother be the martial arts director and you be the actor."

"Forget it, a martial arts director is still a director after all. An actor is not as good as a director."

"Hahaha."

All of a sudden.

Everyone who had just entered the crew burst into laughter.

"Oh, everyone, I asked you to come here this time. On the one hand, I want to meet you in advance and communicate with you. On the other hand, I also want you to gather together and give us more opinions on this film."

After some polite exchanges, Chen Cheng got to the point.

Xi Zhongwen said, "Director Chen, it seems that there are only two scripts for Cold War. Is the third one out?"

"not yet."

Chen Cheng shook his head: "It's currently being written. We will shoot two films first. After the third film comes out, we will continue with the third film."

"Isn't it a bit crazy to shoot three films at once?"

"There are indeed some."

Chen Cheng nodded: "I also want to shoot one by one to see the market effect. However, I don't know if I will have time later. If the effect is very good, but I don't have time. By then, everyone may have problems with the schedule, which will be a bit troublesome."

"Too."

Xi Zhongwen nodded.

Photographer Bao Qiming said, "Zhongwen, you don't believe in Director Chen's level. Director Chen can shoot three movies directly, which means he has confidence in them. At least, I have never seen Director Chen fail."

This said.

Everyone was impressed again in their hearts.

For others, making three films at once is indeed risky.

But for the master in front of him, it was a different story.

Yes.

Chen Cheng now.

Others no longer dare to call Chen Cheng a young genius. Chen Cheng is not a genius at all.

He is already a master-level figure.

"Xiaohao, is there any problem here?"

Chen Cheng saw that Qian Xiaohao seemed to have something to say, so he asked.

Qian Xiaohao thought about it and said, "Director Chen, I wonder if you have heard any gossip in the industry."

"What gossip."

"About our crew."

"Oh, tell me."

“Perhaps, some actors will be reluctant to come for the audition.”

"Oh, I heard that, too."

Chen Cheng nodded.

Recently.

After Chen Cheng drafted the Hong Kong actors.

Here comes the gossip about the cold war.

Some Hong Kong media outlets bluntly stated that Chen Cheng was too unkind and even bossed around famous Hong Kong actors.

Ultimately, it’s all about auditioning.

It's no problem for some ordinary actors to come for audition.

It’s okay if it’s a little more famous.

But if we let Zhou Renfa, Liu Dehua, Guo Fucheng... also come to audition, it would be too disrespectful to Hong Kong actors.

"Director Chen, maybe you don't know much about Hong Kong. The Hong Kong circle is actually quite exclusive, and only your ability is recognized by the public. However, many actors in Hong Kong are also more concerned with the scene."

Qian Xiaohao's small suggestion.

Chen Cheng understood and said, "Coach Qian, thank you very much. I understand what you mean. The audition will be in a few days. Let's see how it goes first."

Chen Cheng did not explain much.

There is no need to say so much about this kind of thing.

As for whether these Hong Kong actors will give face or not, we will talk about it when the time comes.

……

"Teacher Xi, you have worked with Director Chen several times. Why don't you communicate with Director Chen again?"

End of the meeting.

Qian Xiaohao said to Xi Zhongwen.

He wasn't talking about gossip.

These days.

He also learned a lot of information from his younger brother Qian Jiale.

Several bigwigs in the industry have already stated that they will not participate in Chen Cheng's audition.

Unless Chen Cheng invites them to play a role.

Although Qian Xiaohao thinks Chen Cheng is indeed awesome, it can even be said that so far, few directors can compare to Chen Cheng.

But this is Hong Kong after all.

Hong Kong is different from the mainland.

Although Hong Kong films are in decline, their fame remains.

Xi Zhongwen smiled after hearing this: "Xiaohao, it's useless for me to communicate. Director Chen must have seen what you said."

"But Director Chen doesn't seem to have any reaction?"

"What reaction do you want Director Chen to have?"

Qian Xiaohao blinked, somewhat confused.

Xi Zhongwen said, "You haven't worked with Director Chen much, so you may not know how Director Chen rose to fame. Director Chen worked in the Hong Kong team behind the scenes."

"I've heard about Director Chen's story."

"You may not have heard much, so let me tell you something. Director Chen not only worked behind the scenes in Hong Kong, but he also made a name for himself in the production field. Back then, when Chen Cheng was penniless, he was able to compete with all of us Hong Kong producers. Not to mention Chen Cheng's current level."

"I know Chen Cheng is no longer the same as he was before, but there's no need to go against him. Let's just get along well, and I believe the Hong Kong actors will be willing to cooperate."

"I know what you mean, but... Director Chen doesn't mean to ask Hong Kong actors to cooperate."

"Brother Chinese, please explain clearly."

"Haha, you'll know in a few days."

Xi Zhongwen didn't say much and left with a smile.

……

"Hua Zai, did Chen Cheng ask you to audition?"

"Yes."

"are you going."

"Go ahead, why not?"

"Damn it, you superstar, don't care about your reputation? I told you to audition and you went, but I treat you like an ordinary actor."

"That's how actors are. How do you know if you're suitable without an audition?"

"Hua Zai, we are family, there is no need to say these things. Whether it is suitable or not can be known when the role is drafted, there is no need for audition. I think Chen Cheng's intention is to give us a warning."

Zhou Renfa was chatting with Liu Dehua in the tea restaurant.

Liu Dehua spread his hands and said, "Ah Fa, don't think about it. He is the director and we are the actors. We just need to do our job well."

"If you're kicked out during the audition, don't complain."

Chow Yun-fat was also a little depressed: "Hey, Hua Zai, are you giving Chen Cheng too much face?"

"Ah Fat, don't you think our Hong Kong films have regressed drastically?"

"I know."

"I know you still say that."

"Is there anything wrong with what I said? You have to maintain your reputation when you're in the same circle. Besides, he's not targeting just one or two of us, he's targeting our entire Hong Kong community."

“I don’t think it’s targeted.”

"I see you have completely surrendered to the mainland."

"Ah Fa, do you have any problem with Director Chen?"

"No comment."

Zhou Renfa shook his head. "To be honest, I admire Chen Cheng very much. Moreover, I worked with him when he first debuted. Chen Cheng did my makeup for Curse of the Golden Flower. This guy is amazing. He has reached such a high position in the blink of an eye."

"That's great, we are all old friends."

"Appreciation is one thing, but I also have to work for the welfare of Hong Kong actors. You have to know that we represent Hong Kong."

"Whether in Hong Kong or in the mainland, we are all Chinese, right? We are all one."

"Oh my god, Hua Zai, what are you talking about? I just don't want Chen Cheng to look down on us Hong Kong actors."

“I don’t look down on it.”

"He asked us to audition one by one, which was just contemptuous of us."

"Headache."

Pressing his temple, Liu Dehua didn't know what to say.

……

A few days later.

Han Zhan's audition officially began.

Chen Cheng, Liang Leming and Lu Jianqing were waiting at the audition hotel early in the morning.