Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 303: Cheng Xi didn’t even do what Chen Cheng did.

SPL is actually a very good series of films.

But a pity.

Due to the box office failure of SPL 1, not many people paid attention to the SPL series.

At this time, Wu Jing had just returned from one year of training in the army.

If Wu Jing was directly introduced to military themes, it might not make much sense.

Chen Cheng then thought of the movie SPL 2.

However, the copyright of SPL is not in Chen Cheng's hands.

But it's also simple.

Before this, Chen Cheng had already purchased the adaptation rights of SPL 1 from Hong Kong's Yabo Film Company.

Simultaneously.

The director has also drafted it.

It’s still the previous director, Ye Weixin.

But after receiving Chen Cheng's call, Ye Weixin said unconfidently: "Director Chen, please forgive me."

Chen Cheng smiled and said, "Why, Director Ye became famous after filming Ip Man, so he doesn't want to take on the role of Sha Po Lang anymore?"

Ye Weixin surrendered after hearing such a teasing. He said, "Director Chen, is it really okay for you to tease me like this? You know how terrible the box office of SPL was back then. Even now, when I mention this movie, I feel a little annoyed."

"Don't be too picky. Sometimes, poor box office performance may not be the fault of the film. After all, the mainland market had not yet taken off. The audience who watched movies was only a small group, and some films, even if they were well-made, might not be well-received by the market. It's different now. The mainland film market is rising like a rocket. Almost every day, big screens are put into official use in the mainland. There are audiences who like any subject matter or genre. Moreover, although SPL 1 failed at the box office, it had a very good reputation. Many people still talk about this film with great relish, calling it a classic."

"Director Chen, your ability to deceive is too strong."

"I still fool around with my abilities, whether I can go up or not."

"Yes, of course. Director Chen, if you call me, I will do chores for you, so I will do it."

Chen Cheng and Ye Weixin knew each other for a long time.

Ip Man series, that year Wong Jing brought Ip Wai Shun with him.

It was also with Chen Cheng’s affirmation that Ip Wai-shun was able to direct Ip Man.

……

The director got it done.

Chen Cheng called Hong Jinbao.

"Uncle Hong, I'm Xiao Chengzi."

Hearing Chen Cheng's voice, Hong Jinbao smiled and said, "You are still Xiao Chengzi. Ask in Hong Kong who dares to call you Xiao Chengzi. What's up, Director Chen, do you have a new project?"

Chen Cheng laughed loudly: "Of course, I wouldn't dare tell you if there were no new projects."

Hong Jinbao said: "Look at what you said. You always said that you would come to Hong Kong to have tea with me when you are free, but you never came."

Chen Cheng said helplessly: "I want to, but I haven't been free for a while."

Hong Jinbao replied: "Of course, you are now an international director. You fly back and forth between the mainland and Hollywood every day. Hong Kong is such a small place, it has long been out of date."

Chen Cheng said: "Don't say that. Everything has its ups and downs. Besides, the mainland market is rising so fast. Hong Kong has the resources and connections. It can embrace the mainland and create a new world."

Some polite exchanges with Hong Jinbao.

Chen Cheng also stated his purpose: "Uncle Hong, I want to shoot "SPL 2" and I want you to come out."

"Sha Po Lang, good boy, I knew someone would shoot Sha Po Lang again. But I can't do it anymore."

Chen Cheng said, "Uncle Hong, I dare not ask you to fight. You will be the action director."

"That's fine."

Hong Jinbao agreed readily.

Regarding Chen Cheng.

Hong Jinbao is very optimistic.

Back then, he watched Chen Cheng work his way up from being an artist behind the scenes to becoming an internationally renowned director.

Talk about it.

Sometimes Hong Jinbao was extremely envious of Chen Cheng.

Although Hong Jinbao is a veteran in Hong Kong.

But if we really want to enter the international market, there are only a few people in China who can achieve it.

even.

In terms of potential.

In the future, Chen Cheng may become the number one person in domestic film.

"By the way, male No. 1, are you still going to invite Zhen Zaidan?"

Hong Jinbao mentioned this casually.

Chen Cheng shook his head: "Uncle Hong, I'm sorry, I may not invite him."

Hong Jinbao said: "It's okay, I'm just saying. By the way, which one do you choose? When it comes to Kung Fu stars, there aren't many in Hong Kong."

"I drafted Wu Jing."

Chen Cheng said.

"Wu Jing."

Hong Jinbao was a little surprised, but after a while, he nodded: "Yeah. It's OK. Wu Jing is a hardworking guy and his movements are also good. He has been in Hong Kong for the past few years, but he didn't develop much. It's a pity."

"Yes, I think Wu Jing has great potential."

Chen Cheng had a chat with Hong Jinbao.

of course.

He also wouldn't think that Hong Jinbao was interfering with his casting.

We are all friends.

There are a lot of things, just chatting, nothing special.

But Chen Cheng has decided on Wu Jing.

The Hong Kong kung fu star who considered himself to be the best after Jet Li also got the news.

"Brother Zhen, you are awesome. Recently, you are the best actor in Hong Kong."

Zhen Zaidan has dinner with his actor friends.

All the actors in the same profession were extremely envious of Zhen Zaidan, and they all said, "The movies you starred in in recent years, such as Ip Man series, Guan Yunchang, Fist of Fury, and The King's Guards... all had box office revenues of over 100 million. In terms of influence, you are the best among the new generation of Hong Kong actors."

Zhen Zaidan found these words very useful.

But as a human being, one should still be humble and said, "It's just luck. I think everyone has a good market. Who knows, someday the movies you make will also make over 100 million yuan at the box office."

"By the way, Brother Zhen, I heard that Director Chen has a new movie recently."

"Oh, Director Chen has too many new films."

"I know. The main reason is that Director Chen may be shooting a film related to Hong Kong soon."

"Which one?"

"Sha Po Lang 2."

"Have it?"

Zhen Zaidan blinked: "Why don't I know?"

"Brother Zhen, it's the news from the past two days. I have a friend in Hong Kong Yabo, who heard that Director Chen bought the adaptation rights of SPL. I guess Director Chen might want to film SPL."

"Really."

"SPL is a good movie. Brother Zhen, your fighting skills were so good back then, but the box office was a little low. But SPL has such a good reputation. With Director Chen's vision, this version of SPL will definitely be a big hit at the box office."

"Of course."

Zhen Zaidan also nodded: "Director Chen is my elder brother."

"I'm so envious...it would be great if we could get to know Director Chen."

Everyone started to flatter him again.

Zhen Zaidan was beaten so hard that he was dizzy.

Or.

Actually, it’s not flattery.

This is what it is.

Ever since Zhen Zaidan got hold of Chen Cheng, his life has been like a cheat.

The most powerful and box office-best actor in Hong Kong right now is Zhen Zaidan.

At the same time, Zhen Zaidan's pay also rose sharply.

In a few years.

I guess it’s about the same price as Chow Yun-fat.

"Brother Zhen, why don't you give Director Chen a call?"

"What's the call?"

"Isn't the filming of "SPL" about to start? You were the male lead in the original film. In "SPL 1", you should still be the male lead, right?"

"That's... hard to say. Director Chen has his own ideas. Besides, SPL 2 will be a brand new story. Whether I will be the No. 1 male lead is not certain."

"Although it's not certain, what's your relationship with Director Chen? Otherwise, you can give Director Chen a call. In any case, it's good to try."

"forget it."

"Brother Zhen, Brother Zhen... Fight, fight."

A group of friends said from time to time.

Unable to refuse, Zhen Zaidan had to call Chen Cheng.

"Brother Cheng, I'm Zaidan."

Seeing the call from Zhen Zaidan, Chen Cheng was stunned, but he still picked up the phone and said, "Oh, Zaidan, what's the situation?" "Brother Cheng, I heard that you are planning to make SPL 2."

"Not bad, you are well-informed. I just had this idea and you already knew it."

"The Hong Kong community is not big. Besides, no matter how high your rank is, everyone will know about any small action you take."

"Oh, stop flattering me, just talk about the matter."

"Um... Brother Cheng, have the actors for SPL 2 been decided?"

"Not yet, what's wrong?"

"Brother Cheng, what I mean is, um... do you want me? You know, I'm quite cost-effective and can endure hardships. As long as Brother Cheng says the word, I can play any role."

"Okay, I'll think about it. If I have a role in mind, I'll call you then."

"That's great, Cheng-ge, thank you, thank you, I won't bother you anymore."

talking.

Zhen Zaidan hung up the phone.

A group of friends nearby said excitedly: "Brother Zhen, you are awesome."

"Yes, who is Brother Zhen? Director Chen is very polite to Brother Zhen."

"What are you saying? Haven't you seen how close Director Chen and Brother Zhen are?"

"Come on, let's celebrate."

Everyone raised their glasses.

Zhen Zaidan looked very much enjoying it.

Actually.

After this phone call, he knew what Chen Cheng meant.

Perhaps this so-called male No. 1 role may no longer be his.

If it really was him.

With Chen Cheng's identity and status, it was decided directly without any need to think about it.

However, Zhen Zaidan is still very grateful to Chen Cheng.

Although he knew that Chen Cheng did not propose his name, Chen Cheng still spoke to him very politely.

This made Zhen Zaidan feel warm inside and indescribably comfortable.

……

Wu Jing, Tony Jaa, Zhang Jin...

This is the list of actors proposed by Chen Cheng.

There is no doubt about it.

Male No. 1 is naturally Wu Jing.

Although "SPL" was originally a Hong Kong film.

Although Wu Jing was originally just a minor supporting role in SPL 1.

But if it happens again, Chen Cheng will not let Wu Jing play a supporting role again.

Not only is he not a supporting role, this time, Wu Jing is the male lead.

As for the reason.

One is that Chen Cheng wanted to support Wu Jing.

another.

Even if Chen Cheng did not support Wu Jing, the No. 1 male role could not have been Zhen Zaidan or a Hong Kong actor.

Although Chen Cheng still cooperates with many directors, actors, and behind-the-scenes producers in Hong Kong... Hong Kong has really declined a lot

This decline is not just a decline in Hong Kong itself.

More importantly, it is the rise of the mainland film market.

The rise of the mainland film market is not just a market behavior, but also a shift in the preferences of the mainland people.

In the past, people in the mainland had no choice but to watch Hong Kong movies and TV.

But when there is a way, the preferences of the mainland people will naturally be works that are more in line with the mainland market and more in line with the emotions of the mainland people.

What about Hong Kong actors, Hong Kong stars... Sorry, they are a bit out of date.

Even though Wu Jing is only a second or third-tier actor in Hong Kong, in the eyes of mainlanders, his looks are comparable to Hong Kong's top actors.

As for Tony Jaa, he is a well-known Thai actor.

The reason why I chose him.

On the one hand, it is necessary for the plot.

A lot of the plot takes place in Thailand.

On the other hand, Tony Jaa also has a strong talent for action performance.

He starred in the 03 drama "Ong Bak", playing the role of the young man A Tian.

As soon as the film was released, it caused a huge response in Southeast Asia.

When this movie was released in Southeast Asia, even Hollywood movies were no match for it.

Even in the country.

After watching "Ong Bak", many movie fans were deeply impressed by Tony Jaa's action talent.

Another actor, Zhang Jin, is also a mainland action actor.

Like Wu Jing, he developed his career in Hong Kong in his early years.

When he was young, he worked behind the scenes in the Yuan Clan, doing stunt work and martial arts.

Later, he slowly stepped into the spotlight.

After starring in "SPL 2", he became famous for his nickname "gangster in a suit".

As for other actors, Chen Cheng did not propose them and handed them over to director Ye Weixin.

……

Over in Hollywood.

Chen Cheng's script "The Joker" has been completed.

Chen Cheng estimates that the entire film will cost about $1 million to produce.

Warner confirmed it immediately and invested 3000 million US dollars.

Follow the trend.

They also brought in Hollywood Universal Pictures.

They had always wanted to cooperate with Chen Cheng.

They also invested 3000 million US dollars in this new script.

That leaves $4000 million.

Chen Cheng did not allow other Hollywood players to come in and invested 4000 million himself.

But he said he voted on his own.

But a number of domestic film companies that heard the news also came.

Such as China Film, Guangguang, Bona, Wanda...

Chen Cheng did not refuse.

If you want to enter Hollywood in the future, you can’t rely on yourself alone.

Bringing this film company along will not only help us seize the Hollywood market in the future, but also help hedge some risks.

Chen Cheng then took out a quota of 1500 million US dollars and let them divide it among themselves.

All of this happens behind the scenes.

The general media is not aware of the contents.

but.

When Warner and Universal, two Hollywood giants, simultaneously announced the launch of the project of "Joker" produced by Chen Cheng.

Thousands of eyes are once again focused on Chen Cheng's new film.

"Oh my god, Chen Cheng has made another new movie in Hollywood."

"I see, it's a big IP called Joker."

“Is this a big IP?”

"Yes, the character of the Joker is from Batman, which means that Chen Cheng has obtained the copyright of the DC hero."

"Not only that, the investment in Chen Cheng's Joker this time is as high as $1 million, which is definitely the standard of a Hollywood A-grade movie."

"Not only $1 million, don't you know that Chen Cheng is also the producer?"

"Chen Cheng has been a producer for a long time."

"I know, but it's different in Hollywood. Next, Chen Cheng, the producer, will select all the famous directors in the world."

"Including Cameron, Berg, Peter... these world-class directors?"

"Yes. Not only directors, but also top stars from around the world."

"Leo, Tom Cruise... these?"

"Yes."

A group of people in the circle had strange lights flashing in their eyes.

they know.

With Chen Cheng’s current influence.

Even the achievements of his peak period were not achieved by him.

(End of this chapter)